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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Fugitive Droid
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Dome
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Krang, Master Mind
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Muraganda Raceway
82%inclusion62 decks76 decks
76%synergy
Thought Monitor
80%inclusion61 decks76 decks
72%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
86%inclusion65 decks76 decks
71%synergy
Foundry Inspector
84%inclusion64 decks76 decks
71%synergy
Voyage Home
75%inclusion57 decks76 decks
67%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
74%inclusion56 decks76 decks
66%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
74%inclusion56 decks76 decks
65%synergy
Seat of the Synod
80%inclusion61 decks76 decks
65%synergy
Ancient Den
78%inclusion59 decks76 decks
63%synergy
Thoughtcast
71%inclusion54 decks76 decks
62%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion56 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Dispatch
70%inclusion53 decks76 decks
57%synergy
Organic Extinction
70%inclusion53 decks76 decks
61%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
64%inclusion49 decks76 decks
40%synergy
Esper Sentinel
64%inclusion49 decks76 decks
42%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
62%inclusion47 decks76 decks
51%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
58%inclusion44 decks76 decks
48%synergy
Mystic Forge
58%inclusion44 decks76 decks
52%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
57%inclusion43 decks76 decks
46%synergy
Desynchronization
57%inclusion43 decks76 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-13%synergy
Rhystic Study
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-18%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-17%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Metamorph
53%inclusion40 decks76 decks
43%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
53%inclusion40 decks76 decks
48%synergy
Gingerbrute
51%inclusion39 decks76 decks
49%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
51%inclusion39 decks76 decks
40%synergy
Bronze Guardian
50%inclusion38 decks76 decks
44%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
47%inclusion36 decks76 decks
39%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
47%inclusion36 decks76 decks
43%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
37%synergy
Nesting Bot
42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
40%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
36%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
41%inclusion31 decks76 decks
29%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
39%inclusion30 decks76 decks
35%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
36%synergy
K-9, Mark I
37%inclusion28 decks76 decks
35%synergy
Master of Etherium
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
29%synergy
Steel Overseer
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
31%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
30%synergy
Research Thief
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
28%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
29%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
28%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Silver Myr
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Gold Myr
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Diversion Unit
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Memory Guardian
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Shimmer Myr
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Silver Raven
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
18%synergy
The Reality Chip
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Digsite Engineer
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Scrap Trawler
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Whirler Rogue
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Master Transmuter
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Palladium Myr
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
50%inclusion38 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
-12%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
-9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Whir of Invention
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Reality Heist
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
-7%synergy
Scour for Scrap
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Stubborn Denial
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Masterful Replication
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Negate
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-22%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Mirrorform
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Disenchant
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
41%inclusion31 decks76 decks
30%synergy
Dance of the Manse
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Enter the Enigma
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
11%synergy
One with the Machine
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
-16%synergy
March of Progress
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Reverse Engineer
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Redress Fate
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Simulacrum Synthesizer
54%inclusion41 decks76 decks
49%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
50%synergy
Cloud Key
51%inclusion39 decks76 decks
47%synergy
Salvation Engine
49%inclusion37 decks76 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
43%inclusion33 decks76 decks
38%synergy
Sculpting Steel
42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
37%synergy
Repurposing Bay
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
35%synergy
Unwinding Clock
37%inclusion28 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Perilous Snare
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
30%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Nettlecyst
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Twinning Staff
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Bident of Thassa
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Forge
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Cryogen Relic
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Manifold Key
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Scourglass
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Moonsilver Key
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Zephyr Boots
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Welding Jar
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Mechtitan Core
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Mirrorworks
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Forsaken Monument
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Braided Net
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Winged Boots
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
28%synergy
Efficient Construction
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Tempered Steel
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Artificer Class
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
5%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-18%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
68%inclusion52 decks76 decks
58%synergy
Academy Ruins
53%inclusion40 decks76 decks
41%synergy
Archway of Innovation
53%inclusion40 decks76 decks
45%synergy
Inventors' Fair
47%inclusion36 decks76 decks
39%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
47%inclusion36 decks76 decks
43%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Buried Ruin
41%inclusion31 decks76 decks
33%synergy
Treasure Vault
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
33%synergy
Urza's Saga
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Fomori Vault
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
-26%synergy
Monumental Henge
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
10%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
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion72 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion61 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
49%inclusion37 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
39%inclusion30 decks76 decks
-18%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
-9%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
17%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Clock
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Starting Column
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-6%synergy
Hedron Archive
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
5%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Skyclave Relic
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion75 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion75 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion71 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Razortide Bridge
79%inclusion60 decks76 decks
65%synergy
Glacial Fortress
78%inclusion59 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
62%inclusion47 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
61%inclusion46 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Prairie Stream
58%inclusion44 decks76 decks
-8%synergy
Deserted Beach
53%inclusion40 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Sea of Clouds
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
45%inclusion34 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
41%inclusion31 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Spire of Industry
37%inclusion28 decks76 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Port Town
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
-15%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Gate
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
-13%synergy
Meticulous Archive
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
18%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
-17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Nimbus Maze
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Power Depot
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
-7%synergy
Tranquil Cove
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
-6%synergy
Seachrome Coast
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Tundra
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Glimmervoid
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-10%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-2%synergy