Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Upgraded Affinity

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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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Mirrormind Crown
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mirrorform
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Morningtide's Light
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Muraganda Raceway
82%inclusion62 decks76 decks
75%synergy
Thought Monitor
79%inclusion60 decks76 decks
71%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
86%inclusion65 decks76 decks
71%synergy
Foundry Inspector
83%inclusion63 decks76 decks
69%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
75%inclusion57 decks76 decks
67%synergy
Seat of the Synod
80%inclusion61 decks76 decks
65%synergy
Voyage Home
72%inclusion55 decks76 decks
65%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
72%inclusion55 decks76 decks
64%synergy
Ancient Den
78%inclusion59 decks76 decks
63%synergy
Organic Extinction
71%inclusion54 decks76 decks
62%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion55 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Dispatch
68%inclusion52 decks76 decks
56%synergy
Thoughtcast
68%inclusion52 decks76 decks
59%synergy
Esper Sentinel
67%inclusion51 decks76 decks
45%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
64%inclusion49 decks76 decks
39%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
61%inclusion46 decks76 decks
50%synergy
Mystic Forge
61%inclusion46 decks76 decks
55%synergy
Desynchronization
57%inclusion43 decks76 decks
53%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
55%inclusion42 decks76 decks
45%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
55%inclusion42 decks76 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-16%synergy
Farewell
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-13%synergy
Rhystic Study
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-18%synergy
Creatures
Illustrious Wanderglyph
53%inclusion40 decks76 decks
48%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
51%inclusion39 decks76 decks
42%synergy
Bronze Guardian
51%inclusion39 decks76 decks
46%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
50%inclusion38 decks76 decks
39%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
50%inclusion38 decks76 decks
41%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
49%inclusion37 decks76 decks
40%synergy
Gingerbrute
47%inclusion36 decks76 decks
45%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
41%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
45%inclusion34 decks76 decks
38%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
41%inclusion31 decks76 decks
29%synergy
Nesting Bot
39%inclusion30 decks76 decks
37%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
34%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
37%inclusion28 decks76 decks
35%synergy
Master of Etherium
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
29%synergy
K-9, Mark I
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
33%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
31%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Steel Overseer
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
29%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
29%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
30%synergy
Research Thief
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
27%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Silver Myr
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Gold Myr
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Diversion Unit
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
21%synergy
The Reality Chip
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Memory Guardian
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Shimmer Myr
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Scrap Trawler
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Digsite Engineer
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Silver Raven
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Master Transmuter
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Whirler Rogue
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Palladium Myr
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
47%inclusion36 decks76 decks
-6%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion31 decks76 decks
-13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
-9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
-7%synergy
Whir of Invention
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Reality Heist
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Scour for Scrap
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Stubborn Denial
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Masterful Replication
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Negate
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-22%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Access Denied
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Aetherize
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Disenchant
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
31%synergy
Dance of the Manse
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
14%synergy
One with the Machine
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
-16%synergy
Stock Up
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Enter the Enigma
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
10%synergy
March of Progress
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-8%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Reverse Engineer
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Universal Surveillance
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Redress Fate
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Simulacrum Synthesizer
55%inclusion42 decks76 decks
51%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Cloud Key
50%inclusion38 decks76 decks
45%synergy
Salvation Engine
47%inclusion36 decks76 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion33 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Sculpting Steel
42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
37%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
41%inclusion31 decks76 decks
36%synergy
Repurposing Bay
39%inclusion30 decks76 decks
36%synergy
Unwinding Clock
37%inclusion28 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Perilous Snare
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
30%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Nettlecyst
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Twinning Staff
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Bident of Thassa
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Forge
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Cryogen Relic
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Manifold Key
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Scourglass
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Moonsilver Key
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Winged Boots
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Mirrorworks
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
The Seriema
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Welding Jar
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Mechtitan Core
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Reaver Titan
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Braided Net
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Forsaken Monument
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
29%synergy
Efficient Construction
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Tempered Steel
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Artificer Class
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
5%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Propaganda
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-19%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
68%inclusion52 decks76 decks
58%synergy
Academy Ruins
54%inclusion41 decks76 decks
42%synergy
Archway of Innovation
51%inclusion39 decks76 decks
44%synergy
Inventors' Fair
50%inclusion38 decks76 decks
41%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
42%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Buried Ruin
39%inclusion30 decks76 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Saga
37%inclusion28 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Treasure Vault
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
31%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
30%synergy
Fomori Vault
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
-28%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Tower
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Mine
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
War Room
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion72 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion62 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion38 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
41%inclusion31 decks76 decks
-17%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
-12%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Thran Dynamo
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
-10%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
16%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Starting Column
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-6%synergy
Hedron Archive
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion75 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion75 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion72 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Razortide Bridge
80%inclusion61 decks76 decks
66%synergy
Glacial Fortress
79%inclusion60 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
61%inclusion46 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
61%inclusion46 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Prairie Stream
59%inclusion45 decks76 decks
-7%synergy
Deserted Beach
53%inclusion40 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Sea of Clouds
47%inclusion36 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
47%inclusion36 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Spire of Industry
37%inclusion28 decks76 decks
28%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Port Town
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
-16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Gate
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
-12%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Meticulous Archive
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
-17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Nimbus Maze
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Power Depot
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Seachrome Coast
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
-7%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Glimmervoid
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-11%synergy