Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Expensive 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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Seat of the Synod
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
85%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
84%synergy
Bronze Guardian
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
83%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
79%synergy
Esper Sentinel
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
78%synergy
Dispatch
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
76%synergy
Foundry Inspector
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Darksteel Forge
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
74%synergy
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Kappa Cannoneer
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Mystic Forge
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Path to Exile
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Organic Extinction
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
69%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Unwinding Clock
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Mechanized Production
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Voyage Home
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Rhystic Study
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Urza, Lord High Artificer
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Master of Etherium
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
K-9, Mark I
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Thought Monitor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Gingerbrute
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Research Thief
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Master Transmuter
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Metalworker
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Scrap Trawler
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Roaming Throne
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Silver Raven
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Palladium Myr
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Digsite Engineer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cid, Timeless Artificer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Swooping Lookout
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Junk Diver
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Patchwork Automaton
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Malcator, Purity Overseer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Network Disruptor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Desynchronization
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Dovin's Veto
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Mana Drain
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Mirrorform
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Clever Concealment
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Masterful Replication
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Officious Interrogation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Scour for Scrap
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Whir of Invention
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Blustersquall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Access Denied
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Consider
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Curate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Override
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Otherworldly Gaze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
One with the Machine
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Thoughtcast
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
March of Progress
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Windfall
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dance of the Manse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Forging the Anchor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Uthros Research Craft
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Cloud Key
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Twinning Staff
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Sculpting Steel
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Semblance Anvil
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Salvation Engine
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Perilous Snare
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Cryogen Relic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Illvoi Light Jammer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Nettlecyst
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Voltaic Key
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Repurposing Bay
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Pearl Medallion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Reaver Titan
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Moonsilver Key
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Armor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Mind's Eye
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Cloak
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Forsaken Monument
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Scourglass
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Planar Bridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Dragon Throne of Tarkir
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Winged Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Thrumming Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Plate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Unstoppable Plan
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Artificer Class
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Case of the Shifting Visage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Efficient Construction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Inventors' Fair
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
69%synergy
Academy Ruins
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Urza's Saga
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Buried Ruin
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Fomori Vault
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Archway of Innovation
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Treasure Vault
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Tower
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Mine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Mind Stone
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Mox Opal
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Azorius Signet
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Hedron Archive
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Basalt Monolith
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
White Auracite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Replicating Ring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Coveted Jewel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Locket
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Razortide Bridge
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Tundra
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Flooded Strand
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Spire of Industry
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Glacial Fortress
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Prairie Stream
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-21%synergy
Meticulous Archive
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Deserted Beach
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Azorius Chancery
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Port Town
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Power Depot
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Nimbus Maze
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Gate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Planar Nexus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-27%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Scene of the Crime
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy