Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Optimized Artifacts

Mendicant Core, Guidelight
Rank #121
79decks
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.
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16%synergy
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14%synergy
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7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
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7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
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5%synergy
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82%inclusion65 decks79 decks
67%synergy
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71%inclusion56 decks79 decks
64%synergy
Ancient Den
78%inclusion62 decks79 decks
64%synergy
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75%inclusion59 decks79 decks
60%synergy
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71%inclusion56 decks79 decks
57%synergy
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61%inclusion48 decks79 decks
55%synergy
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61%inclusion48 decks79 decks
53%synergy
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57%inclusion45 decks79 decks
51%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
59%inclusion47 decks79 decks
51%synergy
Academy Ruins
62%inclusion49 decks79 decks
50%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion54 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Esper Sentinel
65%inclusion51 decks79 decks
43%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
61%inclusion48 decks79 decks
50%synergy
Unwinding Clock
58%inclusion46 decks79 decks
48%synergy
Fabricate
58%inclusion46 decks79 decks
48%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion43 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
54%inclusion43 decks79 decks
50%synergy
Organic Extinction
53%inclusion42 decks79 decks
45%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
53%inclusion42 decks79 decks
42%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
52%inclusion41 decks79 decks
42%synergy
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Enlightened Tutor
61%inclusion48 decks79 decks
44%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
51%inclusion40 decks79 decks
29%synergy
Rhystic Study
49%inclusion39 decks79 decks
26%synergy
Smothering Tithe
47%inclusion37 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
29%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Force of Will
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Metamorph
47%inclusion37 decks79 decks
37%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
37%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Master of Etherium
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
33%synergy
Bronze Guardian
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Steel Overseer
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
35%synergy
Thought Monitor
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
31%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
30%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
31%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
28%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
29%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
24%synergy
K-9, Mark I
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Master Transmuter
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Scrap Trawler
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
22%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
22%synergy
The Reality Chip
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
22%synergy
Gingerbrute
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Myr Retriever
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Shimmer Myr
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Diversion Unit
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Nesting Bot
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Silver Myr
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Research Thief
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Gold Myr
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Spellskite
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Metalworker
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
48%inclusion38 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Dispatch
47%inclusion37 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Desynchronization
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Mana Drain
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Whir of Invention
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Dovin's Veto
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
-17%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
-8%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
-12%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Mirrorform
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Access Denied
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-8%synergy
Force of Negation
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Scour for Scrap
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Officious Interrogation
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Pongify
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Cyber Conversion
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-13%synergy
Nexus of Fate
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Disenchant
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Masterful Replication
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Voyage Home
52%inclusion41 decks79 decks
44%synergy
Thoughtcast
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
33%synergy
March of Progress
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Dance of the Manse
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
-15%synergy
Season of Weaving
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
11%synergy
One with the Machine
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Reshape
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-10%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Armageddon
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
49%inclusion39 decks79 decks
43%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
41%synergy
Repurposing Bay
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
38%synergy
Sculpting Steel
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
37%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Cloud Key
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
32%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
29%synergy
Salvation Engine
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Darksteel Forge
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Twinning Staff
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
-8%synergy
Manifold Key
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Isochron Scepter
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Radiant Lotus
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Clock of Omens
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Nettlecyst
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Mirrorworks
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Lithoform Engine
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Perilous Snare
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Winged Boots
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Semblance Anvil
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Welding Jar
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Winter Orb
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Reaver Titan
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Moonsilver Key
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Mirage Mirror
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Forsaken Monument
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Scourglass
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
37%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
32%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Efficient Construction
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
22%synergy
Artificer Class
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
-16%synergy
Tempered Steel
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Anointed Procession
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Land Tax
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
61%inclusion48 decks79 decks
50%synergy
Inventors' Fair
58%inclusion46 decks79 decks
49%synergy
Archway of Innovation
56%inclusion44 decks79 decks
48%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Urza's Saga
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
33%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
-13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Fomori Vault
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
28%synergy
Buried Ruin
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Vault
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Tower
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Mine
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Workshop
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion76 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion62 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Progress
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
-16%synergy
Azorius Signet
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
-27%synergy
Mox Amber
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Lotus Petal
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Thran Dynamo
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Basalt Monolith
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
13%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
-13%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
5%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-8%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Starting Column
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Cargo Ship
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
White Auracite
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion76 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion74 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion65 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
65%inclusion51 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Razortide Bridge
62%inclusion49 decks79 decks
48%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
57%inclusion45 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
56%inclusion44 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Glacial Fortress
54%inclusion43 decks79 decks
-8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Prairie Stream
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
-25%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Deserted Beach
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Meticulous Archive
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
-13%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Gate
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Port Town
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
-26%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
-15%synergy
Tundra
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
-20%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Power Depot
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Seachrome Coast
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Nimbus Maze
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
-10%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
-7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Glimmervoid
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-10%synergy
Scene of the Crime
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Planar Nexus
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy