Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Thopters

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Thopter Spy Network
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
79%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
78%synergy
Organic Extinction
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
73%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Efficient Construction
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Voyage Home
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Seat of the Synod
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Foundry Inspector
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Dispatch
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Thought Monitor
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Bronze Guardian
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Mystic Forge
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Rhystic Study
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Solemn Simulacrum
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Master of Etherium
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Steel Overseer
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Whirler Rogue
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Hangarback Walker
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Shimmer Myr
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Gingerbrute
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Research Thief
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Thopter Assembly
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Diversion Unit
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Ornithopter
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Transit Mage
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Memory Guardian
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Virulent Silencer
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Silver Raven
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Silver Myr
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
The Reality Chip
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Leonardo da Vinci
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Gold Myr
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Desynchronization
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Scour for Scrap
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
26%synergy
Dovin's Veto
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Access Denied
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Whir of Invention
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Masterful Replication
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Refute
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Officious Interrogation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-21%synergy
Brainstorm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Render Silent
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Stubborn Denial
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
War Report
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Disruption Protocol
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Launch Mishap
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Opt
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Drain
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Cancel
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Permission Denied
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Depose // Deploy
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Excise the Imperfect
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Cerebral Download
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Divert Disaster
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Desculpting Blast
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
39%synergy
March of Progress
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Fabricate
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Dance of the Manse
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Open the Vaults
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
One with the Machine
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Universal Surveillance
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Redress Fate
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Reverse Engineer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Secret of Bloodbending
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Relm's Sketching
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thopter Fabricator
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Salvation Engine
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Cloud Key
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Unwinding Clock
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Sculpting Steel
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Repurposing Bay
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Perilous Snare
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Forge
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Nettlecyst
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Twinning Staff
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Mechtitan Core
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Broadcast Rambler
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Semblance Anvil
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Mangler
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Rover Blades
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Lotus
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Norn's Annex
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Hulldrifter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Thopter Shop
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Whirlermaker
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Artificer Class
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Tempered Steel
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Anointed Procession
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Swift Reconfiguration
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Flood the Engine
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
18%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Archway of Innovation
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Rogue's Passage
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Buried Ruin
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Inventors' Fair
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Academy Ruins
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Tower
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Mine
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Treasure Vault
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Reef Roads
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Fomori Vault
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
War Room
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Mech Hangar
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Azorius Signet
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-28%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Thran Dynamo
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Skyclave Relic
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Razortide Bridge
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
60%synergy
Glacial Fortress
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Prairie Stream
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Azorius Chancery
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Port Town
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Deserted Beach
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Spire of Industry
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Tranquil Cove
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Power Depot
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Flood Plain
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Isle
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Night Market
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Study
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Seachrome Coast
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Thriving Heath
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Nimbus Maze
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Mystic Gate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Crossroads Village
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy