Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

Mendicant Core, Guidelight
Rank #113
43decks
Kyle Massa
Apr 30, 2026
The Over/Under - A Review of Aetherdrift Commanders
We're looking back at Kyle's predictions for Aetherdrift commanders last year. Did he pick the right Overs and Unders?
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Erode
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Etherium Sculptor
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
71%synergy
Urza's Saga
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
70%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
70%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
68%synergy
Ancient Den
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
64%synergy
Esper Sentinel
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
64%synergy
Seat of the Synod
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
61%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Cloud Key
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
58%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Foundry Inspector
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
56%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
56%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Mystic Forge
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
55%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
56%synergy
Fabricate
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Thought Monitor
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Unwinding Clock
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
62%synergy
The One Ring
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
71%synergy
Mana Vault
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
68%synergy
Rhystic Study
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
52%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
59%synergy
Ancient Tomb
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
65%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
71%synergy
Smothering Tithe
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Grim Monolith
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Creatures
Walking Ballista
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Bronze Guardian
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Scrap Trawler
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Metalworker
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Master of Etherium
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
22%synergy
The Reality Chip
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Myr Retriever
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Spellskite
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Shimmer Myr
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
K-9, Mark I
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Displacer Kitten
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Gingerbrute
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Research Thief
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Lodestone Golem
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Master Transmuter
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Force of Will
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Teferi's Protection
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Mana Drain
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Whir of Invention
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Swan Song
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Dovin's Veto
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Dispatch
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Force of Negation
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
-26%synergy
Path to Exile
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-28%synergy
Silence
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Flusterstorm
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Pact of Negation
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Mental Misstep
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Desynchronization
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-16%synergy
Scour for Scrap
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Vapor
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Brain Freeze
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Intuition
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Permission Denied
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-19%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Voyage Home
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Organic Extinction
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Transmute Artifact
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Dance of the Manse
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Reshape
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
March of Progress
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
One with the Machine
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-21%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Windfall
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sculpting Steel
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Manifold Key
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Repurposing Bay
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Semblance Anvil
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Forge
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Twinning Staff
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Portable Hole
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Isochron Scepter
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Voltaic Key
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Clock of Omens
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Salvation Engine
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Insight Engine
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Forsaken Monument
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Perilous Snare
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Mirrorworks
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Lotus
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Buster Sword
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Nettlecyst
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Defense Grid
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Bident of Thassa
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Altar of the Brood
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Codex Shredder
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Grinding Station
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Moonsilver Key
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Blind Obedience
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Mechanized Production
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Copy Artifact
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Artificer Class
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Efficient Construction
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Anointed Procession
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Counterbalance
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-18%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Inventors' Fair
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
52%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Fomori Vault
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Archway of Innovation
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
-16%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Buried Ruin
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Mine
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Vault
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Tower
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Workshop
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion42 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
76%synergy
Mox Amber
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
54%synergy
Lotus Petal
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
50%synergy
Talisman of Progress
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Chrome Mox
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Basalt Monolith
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Azorius Signet
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
-19%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-21%synergy
Thran Dynamo
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Coveted Jewel
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Star
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Island
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Flooded Strand
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Tundra
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
59%synergy
Plains
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
-23%synergy
Sea of Clouds
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Misty Rainforest
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Meticulous Archive
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Polluted Delta
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Razortide Bridge
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Scalding Tarn
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Spire of Industry
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
26%synergy
City of Brass
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Glacial Fortress
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-38%synergy
Windswept Heath
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
19%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Gate
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Deserted Beach
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-19%synergy
Nimbus Maze
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Port Town
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-31%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Prairie Stream
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-52%synergy
Urza's Cave
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Seachrome Coast
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-27%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-30%synergy
Starting Town
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy