Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Optimized Artifacts

Mendicant Core, Guidelight
Rank #118
74decks
Background image for Examining Aetherdrift, One Year Later
Josh Nelson
Feb 10, 2026
Examining Aetherdrift, One Year Later
Oh, Aetherdrift. How do we begin to talk about you, even a full year after you've come out? As it turns out, not terribly well.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Fugitive Droid
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Donatello, Gadget Master
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mirrorform
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
82%inclusion61 decks74 decks
67%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
73%inclusion54 decks74 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Den
78%inclusion58 decks74 decks
64%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
73%inclusion54 decks74 decks
58%synergy
Foundry Inspector
72%inclusion53 decks74 decks
58%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
61%inclusion45 decks74 decks
55%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
61%inclusion45 decks74 decks
52%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
59%inclusion44 decks74 decks
52%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
62%inclusion46 decks74 decks
51%synergy
Mystic Forge
55%inclusion41 decks74 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
68%inclusion50 decks74 decks
46%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion50 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Unwinding Clock
58%inclusion43 decks74 decks
47%synergy
Fabricate
57%inclusion42 decks74 decks
46%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
49%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
53%inclusion39 decks74 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion39 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Voyage Home
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
44%synergy
Organic Extinction
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
43%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
61%inclusion45 decks74 decks
43%synergy
Smothering Tithe
49%inclusion36 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
49%inclusion36 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Rhystic Study
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
29%synergy
Teferi's Protection
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Metamorph
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
35%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Bronze Guardian
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
36%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
32%synergy
Master of Etherium
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
36%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
31%synergy
Steel Overseer
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
31%synergy
Thought Monitor
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
28%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
28%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
26%synergy
K-9, Mark I
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Master Transmuter
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Gingerbrute
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Shimmer Myr
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
19%synergy
The Reality Chip
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Scrap Trawler
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Nesting Bot
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Myr Retriever
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Diversion Unit
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Walking Ballista
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Research Thief
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Spellskite
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Gold Myr
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Silver Myr
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Metalworker
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Emissary Escort
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Digsite Engineer
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
-8%synergy
Dispatch
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
32%synergy
Desynchronization
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
37%synergy
Mana Drain
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Whir of Invention
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Force of Will
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
-18%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
-11%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Access Denied
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-9%synergy
Officious Interrogation
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Cyber Conversion
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Nexus of Fate
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-13%synergy
Reality Shift
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Pact of Negation
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
33%synergy
March of Progress
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Dance of the Manse
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-16%synergy
One with the Machine
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Season of Weaving
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Reshape
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-10%synergy
Ponder
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
41%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
41%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Repurposing Bay
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
36%synergy
Sculpting Steel
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Cloud Key
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
29%synergy
Salvation Engine
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Darksteel Forge
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Manifold Key
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Isochron Scepter
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Twinning Staff
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Lotus
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Clock of Omens
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Nettlecyst
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Mirrorworks
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Lithoform Engine
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Perilous Snare
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Reaver Titan
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Scourglass
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Semblance Anvil
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Welding Jar
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Winter Orb
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Moonsilver Key
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Mirage Mirror
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Forsaken Monument
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
The Indomitable
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
35%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
28%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Efficient Construction
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Artificer Class
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Tempered Steel
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-16%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Anointed Procession
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
59%inclusion44 decks74 decks
49%synergy
Academy Ruins
59%inclusion44 decks74 decks
48%synergy
Inventors' Fair
55%inclusion41 decks74 decks
47%synergy
Archway of Innovation
55%inclusion41 decks74 decks
48%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Urza's Saga
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
31%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
-11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Buried Ruin
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Fomori Vault
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Mine
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Treasure Vault
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Tower
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Workshop
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion70 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion58 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Progress
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
-16%synergy
Azorius Signet
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
-27%synergy
Lotus Petal
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Mox Amber
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Thran Dynamo
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
14%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
-14%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Grim Monolith
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Coveted Jewel
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Starting Column
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Cargo Ship
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
White Auracite
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion71 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion69 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion60 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
65%inclusion48 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Razortide Bridge
62%inclusion46 decks74 decks
48%synergy
Glacial Fortress
57%inclusion42 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
55%inclusion41 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
-23%synergy
Sea of Clouds
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Deserted Beach
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
0%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Spire of Industry
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Meticulous Archive
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Gate
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
-13%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
-11%synergy
Port Town
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
-24%synergy
Tundra
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
-21%synergy
Seachrome Coast
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Power Depot
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Nimbus Maze
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Cove
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Urza's Cave
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Glimmervoid
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Scene of the Crime
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-11%synergy
Planar Nexus
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-16%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy