Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Upgraded Tokens

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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
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Dome
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Coin of Mastery
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Donatello, Gadget Master
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
89%inclusion76 decks85 decks
74%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
79%inclusion67 decks85 decks
73%synergy
Ancient Den
81%inclusion69 decks85 decks
67%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
79%inclusion67 decks85 decks
64%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
72%inclusion61 decks85 decks
63%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
68%inclusion58 decks85 decks
60%synergy
Foundry Inspector
72%inclusion61 decks85 decks
58%synergy
Thought Monitor
66%inclusion56 decks85 decks
58%synergy
Voyage Home
65%inclusion55 decks85 decks
57%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
67%inclusion57 decks85 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion58 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
67%inclusion57 decks85 decks
56%synergy
Organic Extinction
65%inclusion55 decks85 decks
56%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
62%inclusion53 decks85 decks
52%synergy
Dispatch
60%inclusion51 decks85 decks
47%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
59%inclusion50 decks85 decks
49%synergy
Bronze Guardian
59%inclusion50 decks85 decks
53%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
58%inclusion49 decks85 decks
53%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
55%inclusion47 decks85 decks
53%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
53%inclusion45 decks85 decks
42%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
52%inclusion44 decks85 decks
43%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
48%inclusion41 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
48%inclusion41 decks85 decks
44%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
47%inclusion40 decks85 decks
38%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
39%synergy
Esper Sentinel
44%inclusion37 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Master of Etherium
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
36%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
37%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
38%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
36%synergy
Gingerbrute
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
37%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
26%synergy
K-9, Mark I
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
33%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
31%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Steel Overseer
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
28%synergy
Research Thief
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Nesting Bot
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Silver Raven
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Diversion Unit
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Master Transmuter
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Whirler Rogue
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Hangarback Walker
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Silver Myr
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Digsite Engineer
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Scrap Trawler
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Gold Myr
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Shimmer Myr
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
11%synergy
The Reality Chip
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Myr Retriever
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
49%inclusion42 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion40 decks85 decks
-6%synergy
Desynchronization
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
38%synergy
Dovin's Veto
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Scour for Scrap
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Whir of Invention
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Access Denied
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
-15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
-19%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Masterful Replication
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Reality Heist
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-6%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
54%inclusion46 decks85 decks
45%synergy
Fabricate
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
28%synergy
March of Progress
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Dance of the Manse
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
-10%synergy
One with the Machine
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Stock Up
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Enigma
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Slip Through Space
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Season of Weaving
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Redress Fate
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
47%inclusion40 decks85 decks
41%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
44%inclusion37 decks85 decks
39%synergy
Repurposing Bay
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
39%synergy
Unwinding Clock
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Sculpting Steel
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
31%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
35%synergy
Salvation Engine
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Cloud Key
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Bident of Thassa
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Perilous Snare
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Nettlecyst
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Twinning Staff
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Forge
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Manifold Key
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Mirrorworks
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Cryogen Relic
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Insight Engine
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Panharmonicon
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
8%synergy
The Seriema
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Transmutation Font
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Mirage Mirror
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Forsaken Monument
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Hulldrifter
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Lotus
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Clock of Omens
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Mechtitan Core
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
35%synergy
Efficient Construction
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
32%synergy
Artificer Class
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Anointed Procession
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
5%synergy
All That Glitters
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Tempered Steel
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Archway of Innovation
59%inclusion50 decks85 decks
51%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
42%synergy
Academy Ruins
45%inclusion38 decks85 decks
33%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
37%synergy
Inventors' Fair
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
32%synergy
Buried Ruin
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
-12%synergy
Treasure Vault
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Fomori Vault
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Monumental Henge
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Tower
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Mine
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Starforge
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Country Roads
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion76 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion72 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion38 decks85 decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Signet
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
-22%synergy
Thran Dynamo
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
22%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
-16%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
8%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
-17%synergy
Hedron Archive
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Replicating Ring
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Skyclave Relic
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion84 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion84 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion76 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Razortide Bridge
76%inclusion65 decks85 decks
62%synergy
Glacial Fortress
65%inclusion55 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
54%inclusion46 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
49%inclusion42 decks85 decks
-16%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
48%inclusion41 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Sea of Clouds
45%inclusion38 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Deserted Beach
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Port Town
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
-13%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
30%synergy
Flooded Strand
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Gate
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Seachrome Coast
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Nimbus Maze
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Tranquil Cove
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Power Depot
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Meticulous Archive
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-6%synergy
Tundra
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Cave
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Glimmervoid
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy