Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Budget Tokens

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?
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Voyager Quickwelder
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
81%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
71%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Foundry Inspector
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
56%synergy
Voyage Home
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Organic Extinction
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Efficient Construction
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Steel Overseer
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Ornithopter of Paradise
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Master of Etherium
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Bronze Guardian
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Thought Monitor
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
-21%synergy
Dispatch
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Memory Guardian
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Silver Myr
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Research Thief
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Gold Myr
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Nesting Bot
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Digsite Engineer
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Diversion Unit
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Whirler Rogue
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Fugitive Droid
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Gingerbrute
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Shimmer Myr
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Scrap Trawler
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Interface Ace
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Thopter Assembly
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Swooping Lookout
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Silver Raven
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Myrsmith
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Oaken Siren
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Myr Retriever
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Hangarback Walker
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Krang, Master Mind
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Marketback Walker
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Aetherjacket
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Trophy Mage
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Junk Diver
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Malcator, Purity Overseer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
K-9, Mark I
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Scour for Scrap
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
30%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Access Denied
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-35%synergy
Dovin's Veto
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-24%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Disruption Protocol
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Reality Heist
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Masterful Replication
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Spell Pierce
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Command
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Assert Authority
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Refute
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Bounce Off
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-19%synergy
Desculpting Blast
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Divert Disaster
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Gallant Strike
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Machine Over Matter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
War Report
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Launch Mishap
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Disorder in the Court
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Bovine Intervention
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Cancel
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Disallow
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Mana Leak
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Spectral Interference
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Desynchronization
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Miscast
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Artificer's Epiphany
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Deduce
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Katara's Reversal
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Tune Up
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
March of Progress
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Supreme Verdict
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
One with the Machine
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Dance of the Manse
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Reverse Engineer
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Traverse Eternity
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Slip Through Space
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mind Spring
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Exorcise
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Self-Reflection
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Enter the Enigma
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Echo Storm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Aether Gale
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Artful Dodge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Universal Surveillance
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Redress Fate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Relm's Sketching
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Guidelight Pathmaker
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Repurposing Bay
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Forge
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Perilous Snare
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Broadcast Rambler
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Salvation Engine
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
17%synergy
Sculpting Steel
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Clay-Fired Bricks
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Nettlecyst
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Cloud Key
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Mechtitan Core
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Psychic Paper
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Manifold Key
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Automated Assembly Line
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Hulldrifter
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Possession Engine
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Mangler
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Aether Syphon
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mirrorworks
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
The Seriema
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Insight Engine
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mindlink Mech
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Zephyr Boots
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Detention Chariot
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Oteclan Landmark
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Master's Guide-Mural
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Moonsilver Key
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Does Machines
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
All That Glitters
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Tempered Steel
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Extravagant Replication
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Meticulous Excavation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Dovin, Grand Arbiter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Den
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-19%synergy
Archway of Innovation
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Buried Ruin
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Country Roads
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Reef Roads
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Secluded Starforge
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Treasure Vault
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Tower
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Mine
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Academy Ruins
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Secret Tunnel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Progress
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Signet
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-20%synergy
Worn Powerstone
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Starting Column
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Honored Heirloom
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Colossal Plow
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Locket
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
White Auracite
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Cargo Ship
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
-19%synergy
Prairie Stream
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Port Town
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Razortide Bridge
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Tranquil Cove
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Azorius Chancery
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Spire of Industry
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Abandoned Campground
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Power Depot
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Seachrome Coast
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Scene of the Crime
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Night Market
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-29%synergy
Skybridge Towers
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Study
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Flood Plain
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Heath
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Gate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Crystal Grotto
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
North Pole Gates
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy