Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Spell Copy

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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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Krang, Utrom Warlord
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Fugitive Droid
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Does Machines
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Dome
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Donatello, Way with Machines
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
87%inclusion84 decks97 decks
71%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
76%inclusion74 decks97 decks
70%synergy
Foundry Inspector
79%inclusion77 decks97 decks
66%synergy
Voyage Home
73%inclusion71 decks97 decks
65%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
73%inclusion71 decks97 decks
65%synergy
Ancient Den
78%inclusion76 decks97 decks
64%synergy
Bronze Guardian
67%inclusion65 decks97 decks
61%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
74%inclusion72 decks97 decks
60%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
69%inclusion67 decks97 decks
59%synergy
Organic Extinction
67%inclusion65 decks97 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Dispatch
68%inclusion66 decks97 decks
55%synergy
Thought Monitor
64%inclusion62 decks97 decks
56%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
62%inclusion60 decks97 decks
54%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion59 decks97 decks
-8%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
58%inclusion56 decks97 decks
48%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
56%inclusion54 decks97 decks
45%synergy
Thoughtcast
56%inclusion54 decks97 decks
47%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
54%inclusion52 decks97 decks
29%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
51%inclusion49 decks97 decks
39%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
48%inclusion47 decks97 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
-6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
-3%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
-13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
-12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
-8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
-8%synergy
The One Ring
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
47%inclusion46 decks97 decks
43%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
45%inclusion44 decks97 decks
41%synergy
Master of Etherium
42%inclusion41 decks97 decks
36%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
41%inclusion40 decks97 decks
37%synergy
Gingerbrute
40%inclusion39 decks97 decks
38%synergy
Esper Sentinel
40%inclusion39 decks97 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
39%inclusion38 decks97 decks
30%synergy
Steel Overseer
38%inclusion37 decks97 decks
34%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
37%inclusion36 decks97 decks
31%synergy
K-9, Mark I
36%inclusion35 decks97 decks
34%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
36%inclusion35 decks97 decks
27%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
34%inclusion33 decks97 decks
31%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
33%inclusion32 decks97 decks
31%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
32%inclusion31 decks97 decks
20%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
32%inclusion31 decks97 decks
28%synergy
Shimmer Myr
32%inclusion31 decks97 decks
27%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
30%inclusion29 decks97 decks
28%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
30%inclusion29 decks97 decks
28%synergy
Nesting Bot
30%inclusion29 decks97 decks
27%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
29%inclusion28 decks97 decks
19%synergy
Silver Raven
26%inclusion25 decks97 decks
24%synergy
Research Thief
25%inclusion24 decks97 decks
20%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
23%inclusion22 decks97 decks
20%synergy
Silver Myr
23%inclusion22 decks97 decks
14%synergy
Diversion Unit
22%inclusion21 decks97 decks
19%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
21%inclusion20 decks97 decks
19%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
21%inclusion20 decks97 decks
19%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
17%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
14%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
18%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
18%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
16%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
18%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
17%synergy
Master Transmuter
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
16%synergy
Memory Guardian
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
17%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
16%synergy
Gold Myr
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Digsite Engineer
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
15%synergy
Scrap Trawler
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
14%synergy
Swooping Lookout
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
16%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
15%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
14%synergy
Palladium Myr
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Myr Retriever
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
14%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
47%inclusion46 decks97 decks
-6%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion45 decks97 decks
-7%synergy
Desynchronization
37%inclusion36 decks97 decks
33%synergy
Dovin's Veto
32%inclusion31 decks97 decks
-6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion23 decks97 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion22 decks97 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
-13%synergy
Scour for Scrap
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Whir of Invention
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
-14%synergy
Reality Heist
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Access Denied
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
-2%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
-6%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
-9%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
-9%synergy
Override
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Masterful Replication
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
-6%synergy
Pongify
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
-2%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Refute
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
-12%synergy
Disruption Protocol
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Officious Interrogation
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Opt
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
-3%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Spectral Interference
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Bounce Off
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
36%inclusion35 decks97 decks
25%synergy
March of Progress
25%inclusion24 decks97 decks
23%synergy
One with the Machine
22%inclusion21 decks97 decks
20%synergy
Dance of the Manse
22%inclusion21 decks97 decks
15%synergy
Supreme Verdict
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
-11%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Stock Up
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
-6%synergy
Tune Up
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Redress Fate
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Enter the Enigma
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Unwinding Clock
45%inclusion44 decks97 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion42 decks97 decks
18%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Salvation Engine
42%inclusion41 decks97 decks
36%synergy
Mystic Forge
41%inclusion40 decks97 decks
35%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
40%inclusion39 decks97 decks
36%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
37%inclusion36 decks97 decks
35%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
35%inclusion34 decks97 decks
33%synergy
Sculpting Steel
35%inclusion34 decks97 decks
30%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
33%inclusion32 decks97 decks
28%synergy
Cloud Key
32%inclusion31 decks97 decks
27%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
31%inclusion30 decks97 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion29 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Repurposing Bay
29%inclusion28 decks97 decks
25%synergy
Darksteel Forge
26%inclusion25 decks97 decks
23%synergy
Twinning Staff
25%inclusion24 decks97 decks
24%synergy
Nettlecyst
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
16%synergy
Perilous Snare
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
15%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
12%synergy
The Seriema
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Mirrorworks
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Insight Engine
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Manifold Key
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Celestial Armor
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Cryogen Relic
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Semblance Anvil
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Wedding Ring
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Lotus
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Winged Boots
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Forsaken Monument
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Clock of Omens
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Mirage Mirror
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Aether Syphon
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
37%inclusion36 decks97 decks
32%synergy
Efficient Construction
28%inclusion27 decks97 decks
24%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Artificer Class
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
-16%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Tempered Steel
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
-9%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
4%synergy
All That Glitters
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
67%inclusion65 decks97 decks
56%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
61%inclusion59 decks97 decks
57%synergy
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion43 decks97 decks
-4%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
38%synergy
Archway of Innovation
43%inclusion42 decks97 decks
36%synergy
Buried Ruin
40%inclusion39 decks97 decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion39 decks97 decks
26%synergy
Academy Ruins
40%inclusion39 decks97 decks
28%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
36%inclusion35 decks97 decks
34%synergy
Inventors' Fair
35%inclusion34 decks97 decks
26%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Vault
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Fomori Vault
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Tower
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Mine
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Starforge
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
-11%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion85 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion72 decks97 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
37%inclusion36 decks97 decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
36%inclusion35 decks97 decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Signet
33%inclusion32 decks97 decks
-24%synergy
Thran Dynamo
32%inclusion31 decks97 decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion28 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
23%inclusion22 decks97 decks
19%synergy
Starting Column
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
-13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
-2%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Coveted Jewel
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Skyclave Relic
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
5%synergy
White Auracite
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
4%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
3%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Locket
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion97 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion96 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion88 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Razortide Bridge
66%inclusion64 decks97 decks
52%synergy
Glacial Fortress
65%inclusion63 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Prairie Stream
59%inclusion57 decks97 decks
-7%synergy
Port Town
43%inclusion42 decks97 decks
-4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
43%inclusion42 decks97 decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
42%inclusion41 decks97 decks
-5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
38%inclusion37 decks97 decks
-2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
37%inclusion36 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
34%inclusion33 decks97 decks
-3%synergy
Deserted Beach
34%inclusion33 decks97 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
34%inclusion33 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
33%inclusion32 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
31%inclusion30 decks97 decks
27%synergy
Spire of Industry
26%inclusion25 decks97 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
25%inclusion24 decks97 decks
-13%synergy
Power Depot
22%inclusion21 decks97 decks
19%synergy
Tranquil Cove
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Gate
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
-5%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
-3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
-13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
-4%synergy
Seachrome Coast
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
-2%synergy
Scene of the Crime
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
-2%synergy
Nimbus Maze
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
-11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
Tundra
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
-5%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
-2%synergy
North Pole Gates
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
-1%synergy