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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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Krang, Utrom Warlord
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Skateboard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fugitive Droid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Gathering Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Simulacrum Synthesizer
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
79%synergy
Seat of the Synod
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
76%synergy
Ancient Den
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
73%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Urza's Saga
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Esper Sentinel
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Foundry Inspector
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Unwinding Clock
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Fabricate
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Thought Monitor
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Organic Extinction
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Voyage Home
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
26%synergy
The One Ring
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Bronze Guardian
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Master of Etherium
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Scrap Trawler
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Master Transmuter
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
K-9, Mark I
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Krang, Master Mind
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Gingerbrute
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Steel Overseer
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Metalworker
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Research Thief
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Digsite Engineer
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Walking Ballista
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Diversion Unit
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Nesting Bot
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Shimmer Myr
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Cryptothrall
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Dispatch
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Mana Drain
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Dovin's Veto
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Desynchronization
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Whir of Invention
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Chain of Vapor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Negate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Silence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Force of Negation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Officious Interrogation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
41%synergy
March of Progress
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
One with the Machine
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Dance of the Manse
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Reshape
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Austere Command
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Season of Weaving
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Transmute Artifact
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Redress Fate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Uthros Research Craft
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Darksteel Forge
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Cloud Key
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Sculpting Steel
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Forge
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Repurposing Bay
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Salvation Engine
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
The Ooze
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Imposter Mech
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Cryogen Relic
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Nettlecyst
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Reaver Titan
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Manifold Key
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Bident of Thassa
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Forsaken Monument
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Perilous Snare
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Insight Engine
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Illvoi Light Jammer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Buster Sword
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Wedding Ring
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Genesis Chamber
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
The Indomitable
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Lotus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Twinning Staff
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Clock of Omens
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Mirage Mirror
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Winged Boots
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Artificer Class
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Efficient Construction
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Anointed Procession
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
All That Glitters
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Tempered Steel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Court of Vantress
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
54%synergy
Archway of Innovation
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Inventors' Fair
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Academy Ruins
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Fomori Vault
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Tower
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Mine
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Monumental Henge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Workshop
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Factory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Factory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Three Tree City
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Opal
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Talisman of Progress
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Lotus Petal
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Azorius Signet
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-37%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Skyclave Relic
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
White Auracite
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Tundra
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Flooded Strand
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Glacial Fortress
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Sea of Clouds
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Razortide Bridge
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Meticulous Archive
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Deserted Beach
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Azorius Chancery
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Prairie Stream
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-37%synergy
Spire of Industry
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Misty Rainforest
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Cave
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Port Town
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-30%synergy
Seachrome Coast
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Nimbus Maze
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Power Depot
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Glimmervoid
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Gate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-15%synergy