Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Thopters

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?
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Thopter Spy Network
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
80%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
72%synergy
Organic Extinction
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
71%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
64%synergy
Efficient Construction
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Seat of the Synod
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Foundry Inspector
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Voyage Home
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Dispatch
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Thought Monitor
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Counterspell
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Thoughtcast
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Bronze Guardian
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Cyberdrive Awakener
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Master of Etherium
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Steel Overseer
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Hangarback Walker
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Whirler Rogue
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Gingerbrute
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Research Thief
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Shimmer Myr
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Thopter Assembly
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Ornithopter
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Esper Sentinel
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
The Reality Chip
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Memory Guardian
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Donatello, Way with Machines
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Virulent Silencer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
K-9, Mark I
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Diversion Unit
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Silver Raven
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Silver Myr
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Desynchronization
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Scour for Scrap
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
22%synergy
Dovin's Veto
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Access Denied
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Whir of Invention
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Masterful Replication
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Refute
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Launch Mishap
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-20%synergy
Mirrorform
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Render Silent
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Stubborn Denial
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
War Report
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Disruption Protocol
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Opt
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Cancel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Permission Denied
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Depose // Deploy
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Excise the Imperfect
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Officious Interrogation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Cerebral Download
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Divert Disaster
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
March of Progress
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Dance of the Manse
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Fabricate
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Universal Surveillance
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Open the Vaults
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
One with the Machine
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Redress Fate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Reverse Engineer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Stock Up
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Enter the Enigma
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Replication
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Secret of Bloodbending
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Salvation Engine
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Unwinding Clock
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Cloud Key
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Sculpting Steel
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Perilous Snare
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Nettlecyst
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Repurposing Bay
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Twinning Staff
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Forge
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Bident of Thassa
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Broadcast Rambler
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Semblance Anvil
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Aether Syphon
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Mechtitan Core
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Detention Chariot
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
The Indomitable
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Lotus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Manifold Key
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Celestial Armor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Norn's Annex
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Thopter Shop
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Artificer Class
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Tempered Steel
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Anointed Procession
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Swift Reconfiguration
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Flood the Engine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dovin, Grand Arbiter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Archway of Innovation
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Inventors' Fair
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Academy Ruins
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Tower
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Mine
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Treasure Vault
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Reef Roads
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Fomori Vault
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
War Room
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Mech Hangar
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Azorius Signet
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-29%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-21%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Skyclave Relic
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Razortide Bridge
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
62%synergy
Prairie Stream
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Port Town
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Tranquil Cove
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Deserted Beach
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Flooded Strand
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Sea of Clouds
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Power Depot
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Flood Plain
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Thriving Isle
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Meticulous Archive
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Mystic Gate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Crossroads Village
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Meandering River
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Night Market
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Seachrome Coast
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Scene of the Crime
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Heath
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Nimbus Maze
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-15%synergy