Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Upgraded Affinity

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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MTGStocks
Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Ultron, Artificial Malevolence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Erode
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Muraganda Raceway
81%inclusion65 decks80 decks
75%synergy
Thought Monitor
80%inclusion64 decks80 decks
72%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
86%inclusion69 decks80 decks
72%synergy
Foundry Inspector
85%inclusion68 decks80 decks
71%synergy
Voyage Home
75%inclusion60 decks80 decks
68%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
75%inclusion60 decks80 decks
67%synergy
Seat of the Synod
81%inclusion65 decks80 decks
66%synergy
Ancient Den
80%inclusion64 decks80 decks
65%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
73%inclusion58 decks80 decks
64%synergy
Thoughtcast
73%inclusion58 decks80 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion57 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Dispatch
70%inclusion56 decks80 decks
57%synergy
Organic Extinction
69%inclusion55 decks80 decks
60%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
63%inclusion50 decks80 decks
52%synergy
Esper Sentinel
63%inclusion50 decks80 decks
40%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
61%inclusion49 decks80 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Forge
61%inclusion49 decks80 decks
55%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
60%inclusion48 decks80 decks
50%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
59%inclusion47 decks80 decks
49%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
59%inclusion47 decks80 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-14%synergy
Farewell
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-11%synergy
Rhystic Study
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-17%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Metamorph
56%inclusion45 decks80 decks
47%synergy
Bronze Guardian
55%inclusion44 decks80 decks
49%synergy
Gingerbrute
54%inclusion43 decks80 decks
52%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
54%inclusion43 decks80 decks
50%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
53%inclusion42 decks80 decks
42%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
50%inclusion40 decks80 decks
41%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
50%inclusion40 decks80 decks
45%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
49%inclusion39 decks80 decks
40%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
44%inclusion35 decks80 decks
32%synergy
Nesting Bot
43%inclusion34 decks80 decks
40%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
43%inclusion34 decks80 decks
36%synergy
Master of Etherium
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
35%synergy
K-9, Mark I
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
39%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
37%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
40%inclusion32 decks80 decks
38%synergy
Steel Overseer
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
33%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
26%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
35%inclusion28 decks80 decks
31%synergy
Research Thief
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
29%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
30%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
27%synergy
Gold Myr
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
21%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
26%synergy
Diversion Unit
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
25%synergy
Silver Myr
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
26%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
24%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
24%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
23%synergy
Shimmer Myr
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
19%synergy
The Reality Chip
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Memory Guardian
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
21%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Silver Raven
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Fugitive Droid
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Scrap Trawler
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Whirler Rogue
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Master Transmuter
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Digsite Engineer
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Palladium Myr
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Desynchronization
55%inclusion44 decks80 decks
51%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion38 decks80 decks
-6%synergy
Counterspell
46%inclusion37 decks80 decks
-8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
-7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Whir of Invention
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
-7%synergy
Reality Heist
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
-0%synergy
Scour for Scrap
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Masterful Replication
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Negate
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-22%synergy
Aetherize
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Hindering Light
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
31%synergy
Dance of the Manse
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Enter the Enigma
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Stock Up
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
11%synergy
March of Progress
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
-15%synergy
One with the Machine
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Reverse Engineer
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Slip Through Space
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Redress Fate
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cloud Key
53%inclusion42 decks80 decks
48%synergy
Salvation Engine
50%inclusion40 decks80 decks
44%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Sculpting Steel
45%inclusion36 decks80 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion36 decks80 decks
25%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
43%inclusion34 decks80 decks
38%synergy
Unwinding Clock
39%inclusion31 decks80 decks
29%synergy
Repurposing Bay
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
31%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Perilous Snare
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
28%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
26%synergy
Nettlecyst
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
25%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
24%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Twinning Staff
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Bident of Thassa
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Forge
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Manifold Key
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Cryogen Relic
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Moonsilver Key
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Scourglass
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Aether Syphon
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Mirrorworks
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Zephyr Boots
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Winged Boots
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Welding Jar
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Mechtitan Core
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Forsaken Monument
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Braided Net
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Transmutation Font
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
31%synergy
Efficient Construction
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
26%synergy
Tempered Steel
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Artificer Class
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Propaganda
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-19%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
66%inclusion53 decks80 decks
56%synergy
Archway of Innovation
53%inclusion42 decks80 decks
45%synergy
Academy Ruins
51%inclusion41 decks80 decks
39%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
50%inclusion40 decks80 decks
46%synergy
Inventors' Fair
49%inclusion39 decks80 decks
40%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Buried Ruin
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
30%synergy
Treasure Vault
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
33%synergy
Urza's Saga
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
21%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
35%inclusion28 decks80 decks
33%synergy
Fomori Vault
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
-25%synergy
Monumental Henge
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Tower
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Mine
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion76 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion65 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
49%inclusion39 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
-15%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
-10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
3%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
-10%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Starting Column
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-8%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-0%synergy
Skyclave Relic
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion79 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion79 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion75 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Razortide Bridge
79%inclusion63 decks80 decks
65%synergy
Glacial Fortress
76%inclusion61 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
64%inclusion51 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
63%inclusion50 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Prairie Stream
56%inclusion45 decks80 decks
-9%synergy
Deserted Beach
53%inclusion42 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Sea of Clouds
48%inclusion38 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
45%inclusion36 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Strand
45%inclusion36 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Spire of Industry
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Port Town
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
-17%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Gate
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
21%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
-12%synergy
Meticulous Archive
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
9%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
-17%synergy
Nimbus Maze
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Power Depot
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Seachrome Coast
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
-7%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Glimmervoid
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-9%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-2%synergy