Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Budget Optimized Artifacts

Mendicant Core, Guidelight
Rank #119
7decks
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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Foundry Inspector
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
86%synergy
Seat of the Synod
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
77%synergy
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86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Archway of Innovation
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Thought Monitor
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Thoughtcast
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
62%synergy
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71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
61%synergy
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Dispatch
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
59%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Master of Etherium
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Negate
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Mechanized Production
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Fabricate
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Voyage Home
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Stridehangar Automaton
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Diversion Unit
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Nesting Bot
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Bronze Guardian
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Steel Overseer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Valkyrie Aerial Unit
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Tidus, Blitzball Star
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Trophy Mage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Gingerbrute
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Silver Myr
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
The Reality Chip
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Research Thief
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Gold Myr
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Master Transmuter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Shimmer Myr
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Digsite Engineer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
PuPu UFO
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Companion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Emissary Escort
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Yue, the Moon Spirit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Chief Engineer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tin-Wing Chimera
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Scrap Trawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Elder Owyn Lyons
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Brass-Talon Chimera
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-26%synergy
Desculpting Blast
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Katara's Reversal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Battle Menu
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Unravel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Scour for Scrap
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Assert Authority
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Access Denied
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Parting Gust
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Reality Heist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Launch Mishap
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ceremonious Rejection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cancel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Make Your Move
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blinkmoth Infusion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Saw It Coming
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Spectral Interference
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Masterful Replication
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Desynchronization
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Officious Interrogation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Long River's Pull
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Command
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Supreme Verdict
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Dismantling Wave
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Requisition Raid
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Clear the Mind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Open the Vaults
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Stock Up
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Winds of Abandon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Season of Weaving
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
One with the Machine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Tune Up
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Aether Gale
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Day of Judgment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Soulscour
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
March of Progress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Dance of the Manse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Salvation Engine
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Repurposing Bay
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Manifold Key
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Mystic Forge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Unwinding Clock
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Sculpting Steel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Phoenix Down
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Elixir
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Seriema
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Cryogen Relic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Synthesizer Labship
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Uthros Scanship
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lithoform Engine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
The Everflowing Well
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Barbed Spike
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cloud Key
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Lotus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Skyship Weatherlight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Quick-Draw Katana
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Trading Post
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mirage Mirror
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Automated Assembly Line
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Perilous Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Braided Net
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Jester's Cap
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Clay-Fired Bricks
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Forge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Hulldrifter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Pithing Needle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Transmutation Font
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mindslaver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Unstoppable Plan
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Efficient Construction
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Search the Premises
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utter Insignificance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Pacifism
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
All That Glitters
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Witness Protection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Tempered Steel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Fomori Vault
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Buried Ruin
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Academy Ruins
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Secluded Starforge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Idyllic Grange
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Terrain Generator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Karoo
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
17%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Progress
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-22%synergy
Hedron Archive
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Basalt Monolith
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Worn Powerstone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Midnight Clock
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Azorius Signet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-29%synergy
White Auracite
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Forger's Foundry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sky Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Cluestone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Marble Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Coveted Jewel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Locket
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Starting Column
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lands
Razortide Bridge
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
86%synergy
Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Prairie Stream
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Port Town
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Power Depot
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Deserted Beach
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Cove
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Seachrome Coast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Scene of the Crime
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Opal Palace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Meticulous Archive
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Gate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-33%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-12%synergy