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
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Thopter Spy Network
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
80%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
73%synergy
Organic Extinction
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
68%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Efficient Construction
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
60%synergy
Seat of the Synod
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Foundry Inspector
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Voyage Home
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Thought Monitor
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Dispatch
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Thoughtcast
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Bronze Guardian
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Master of Etherium
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Steel Overseer
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Whirler Rogue
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Hangarback Walker
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Gingerbrute
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Research Thief
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Shimmer Myr
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Thopter Assembly
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Ornithopter
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Memory Guardian
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Diversion Unit
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
The Reality Chip
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Transit Mage
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Donatello, Way with Machines
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Virulent Silencer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
K-9, Mark I
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Silver Raven
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
-17%synergy
Desynchronization
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Scour for Scrap
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
22%synergy
Dovin's Veto
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Access Denied
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Whir of Invention
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Masterful Replication
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Refute
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Launch Mishap
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-21%synergy
Mirrorform
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Render Silent
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Stubborn Denial
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
War Report
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Disruption Protocol
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Opt
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Cancel
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Permission Denied
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Depose // Deploy
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Excise the Imperfect
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Officious Interrogation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 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
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Fabricate
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Dance of the Manse
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
17%synergy
One with the Machine
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Universal Surveillance
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Open the Vaults
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Redress Fate
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Reverse Engineer
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Enter the Enigma
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Replication
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Secret of Bloodbending
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Salvation Engine
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Unwinding Clock
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Cloud Key
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Sculpting Steel
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Perilous Snare
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Repurposing Bay
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Nettlecyst
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Twinning Staff
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Forge
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Bident of Thassa
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Broadcast Rambler
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Mechtitan Core
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Semblance Anvil
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Mangler
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Aether Syphon
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Rover Blades
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Detention Chariot
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
The Indomitable
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Lotus
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Manifold Key
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Celestial Armor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Artificer Class
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Tempered Steel
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Anointed Procession
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Flood the Engine
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-16%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Swift Reconfiguration
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-18%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Dovin, Grand Arbiter
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Archway of Innovation
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Buried Ruin
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Inventors' Fair
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Academy Ruins
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Tower
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Mine
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Treasure Vault
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Reef Roads
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Fomori Vault
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
War Room
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Mech Hangar
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 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%inclusion28 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-17%synergy
Azorius Signet
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-30%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-16%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-22%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Skyclave Relic
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Razortide Bridge
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
59%synergy
Prairie Stream
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Azorius Chancery
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Port Town
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Tranquil Cove
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Deserted Beach
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Flooded Strand
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Power Depot
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Flood Plain
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Thriving Isle
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Meticulous Archive
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Mystic Gate
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Crossroads Village
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Meandering River
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Night Market
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Seachrome Coast
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Scene of the Crime
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Heath
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Nimbus Maze
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-16%synergy