Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Upgraded Clones

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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Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Ultron, Artificial Malevolence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Erode
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Muraganda Raceway
79%inclusion68 decks86 decks
73%synergy
Seat of the Synod
86%inclusion74 decks86 decks
70%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
85%inclusion73 decks86 decks
70%synergy
Ancient Den
81%inclusion70 decks86 decks
67%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
72%inclusion62 decks86 decks
64%synergy
Thought Monitor
70%inclusion60 decks86 decks
62%synergy
Voyage Home
69%inclusion59 decks86 decks
61%synergy
Foundry Inspector
74%inclusion64 decks86 decks
61%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
69%inclusion59 decks86 decks
61%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
67%inclusion58 decks86 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Organic Extinction
65%inclusion56 decks86 decks
56%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
63%inclusion54 decks86 decks
53%synergy
Dispatch
60%inclusion52 decks86 decks
48%synergy
Bronze Guardian
60%inclusion52 decks86 decks
55%synergy
Thoughtcast
59%inclusion51 decks86 decks
50%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
58%inclusion50 decks86 decks
54%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion50 decks86 decks
-11%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
57%inclusion49 decks86 decks
47%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
57%inclusion49 decks86 decks
46%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
56%inclusion48 decks86 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
-0%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-11%synergy
Rhystic Study
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-15%synergy
The One Ring
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Solemn Simulacrum
53%inclusion46 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
53%inclusion46 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
52%inclusion45 decks86 decks
44%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
51%inclusion44 decks86 decks
40%synergy
Gingerbrute
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
48%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
43%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
44%inclusion38 decks86 decks
40%synergy
Master of Etherium
43%inclusion37 decks86 decks
37%synergy
K-9, Mark I
43%inclusion37 decks86 decks
41%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
43%inclusion37 decks86 decks
37%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
43%inclusion37 decks86 decks
38%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
36%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Steel Overseer
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
32%synergy
Diversion Unit
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
32%synergy
Research Thief
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Nesting Bot
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Silver Myr
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Gold Myr
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Master Transmuter
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Digsite Engineer
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Shimmer Myr
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Silver Raven
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
15%synergy
The Reality Chip
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Fugitive Droid
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Whirler Rogue
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Spellskite
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Swooping Lookout
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
52%inclusion45 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Desynchronization
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
45%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
-11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Scour for Scrap
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Whir of Invention
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-14%synergy
Reality Heist
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Masterful Replication
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Access Denied
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Spectral Interference
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Wild Unraveling
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
39%synergy
Dance of the Manse
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
21%synergy
March of Progress
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
23%synergy
One with the Machine
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Season of Weaving
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-16%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Enter the Enigma
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Simulacrum Synthesizer
53%inclusion46 decks86 decks
49%synergy
Cloud Key
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
44%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
46%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
44%synergy
Sculpting Steel
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
40%synergy
Repurposing Bay
43%inclusion37 decks86 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Forge
43%inclusion37 decks86 decks
37%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
41%inclusion35 decks86 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion35 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Salvation Engine
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
33%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
35%synergy
Unwinding Clock
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Twinning Staff
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Nettlecyst
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Perilous Snare
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Bident of Thassa
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Manifold Key
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Forge
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Winged Boots
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Mirrorworks
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Imposter Mech
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Insight Engine
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Lithoform Engine
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Aether Syphon
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Semblance Anvil
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Cryogen Relic
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
The Regalia
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Reaver Titan
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Clock of Omens
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Mirage Mirror
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Prototype Portal
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Scourglass
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Possession Engine
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
52%inclusion45 decks86 decks
42%synergy
Mechanized Production
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
42%synergy
Efficient Construction
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Artificer Class
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Tempered Steel
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-17%synergy
Mirrormade
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
All That Glitters
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Anointed Procession
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Copy Artifact
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Archway of Innovation
53%inclusion46 decks86 decks
46%synergy
Academy Ruins
52%inclusion45 decks86 decks
40%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
51%inclusion44 decks86 decks
47%synergy
Buried Ruin
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
42%synergy
Inventors' Fair
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
37%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
40%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
-11%synergy
Urza's Saga
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Treasure Vault
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Fomori Vault
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Tower
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Mine
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion81 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion72 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
-11%synergy
Thran Dynamo
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
19%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
-12%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Gilded Lotus
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Skyclave Relic
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion85 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion85 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion80 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
76%inclusion65 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Razortide Bridge
76%inclusion65 decks86 decks
62%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
65%inclusion56 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
53%inclusion46 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
-16%synergy
Deserted Beach
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Sea of Clouds
43%inclusion37 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
43%inclusion37 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Flooded Strand
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Port Town
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
32%synergy
Spire of Industry
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
-15%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Power Depot
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Gate
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Nimbus Maze
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Tranquil Cove
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Scene of the Crime
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Demolition Field
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy