Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Upgraded Vehicles

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Fugitive Droid
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Technodrome
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Voyager Quickwelder
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
80%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Salvation Engine
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Organic Extinction
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Ancient Den
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Seat of the Synod
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
50%synergy
Foundry Inspector
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Voyage Home
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Dispatch
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Diversion Unit
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Thought Monitor
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Interface Ace
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Nesting Bot
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Bronze Guardian
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Transit Mage
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Esper Sentinel
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Whirler Rogue
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Steel Overseer
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Master of Etherium
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Silver Myr
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Gingerbrute
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
K-9, Mark I
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Gold Myr
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Memory Guardian
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Shimmer Myr
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Aetherjacket
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Replication Specialist
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Research Thief
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Trophy Mage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
The Reality Chip
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Ornithopter
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Desynchronization
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Counterspell
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-35%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Bounce Off
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Scour for Scrap
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Disruption Protocol
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Reality Heist
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Disorder in the Court
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Spectral Interference
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Refute
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Access Denied
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Armed and Armored
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Defabricate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Ride's End
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Lightshield Parry
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Reroute Systems
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Fabricate
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Tune Up
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Dance of the Manse
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Anchor to Reality
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Stock Up
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
March of Progress
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Collision Course
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Enter the Enigma
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
One with the Machine
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Stall Out
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Refurbish
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
The Crystal's Chosen
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
From Father to Son
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Prodigy's Prototype
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Unwinding Clock
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Repurposing Bay
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Sculpting Steel
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Hulldrifter
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Perilous Snare
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Reaver Titan
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Weatherlight
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Air Response Unit
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Alacrian Armory
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Forge
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Midnight Mangler
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Rover Blades
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Imposter Mech
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Detention Chariot
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Spotcycle Scouter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Broadcast Rambler
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Parhelion II
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Manifold Key
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Twinning Staff
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Valor's Flagship
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Knight Paladin
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Mechtitan Core
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Cryogen Relic
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Mindlink Mech
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Nettlecyst
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Recovery Unit
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Rangers' Refueler
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Skyseer's Chariot
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Efficient Construction
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Artificer Class
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Swift Reconfiguration
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Roadside Assistance
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Born to Drive
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Tempered Steel
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Aqueous Form
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Anointed Procession
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Invisibility
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Flood the Engine
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Champions from Beyond
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Inventors' Fair
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Archway of Innovation
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Reef Roads
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Buried Ruin
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Academy Ruins
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
24%synergy
Secluded Starforge
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Mech Hangar
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-22%synergy
Country Roads
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Fomori Vault
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Tower
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Mine
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Vault
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Restless Anchorage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
The Gold Saucer
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Thran Dynamo
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-35%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Hedron Archive
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Starting Column
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Cargo Ship
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Flywheel Racer
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-21%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Solar Array
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
White Auracite
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Prairie Stream
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Razortide Bridge
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Glacial Fortress
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Spire of Industry
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Tranquil Cove
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Azorius Chancery
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Port Town
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Sea of Clouds
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Deserted Beach
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Night Market
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Power Depot
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Urza's Cave
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Horizon of Progress
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Nimbus Maze
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Mystic Gate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy