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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
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Ooze Spill
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Dome
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Morningtide's Light
2.5%inclusion1 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Donatello, the Brains
2.5%inclusion1 decks40 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Muraganda Raceway
76%inclusion57 decks75 decks
70%synergy
Seat of the Synod
81%inclusion61 decks75 decks
66%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
72%inclusion54 decks75 decks
64%synergy
Ancient Den
75%inclusion56 decks75 decks
60%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
67%inclusion50 decks75 decks
56%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
71%inclusion53 decks75 decks
56%synergy
Foundry Inspector
69%inclusion52 decks75 decks
56%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
57%inclusion43 decks75 decks
53%synergy
Organic Extinction
61%inclusion46 decks75 decks
53%synergy
Thought Monitor
60%inclusion45 decks75 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion46 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
60%inclusion45 decks75 decks
52%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion43 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Voyage Home
57%inclusion43 decks75 decks
50%synergy
Dispatch
56%inclusion42 decks75 decks
43%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
56%inclusion42 decks75 decks
45%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
45%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Nettlecyst
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
-9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-11%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Vault
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Bronze Guardian
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
41%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
39%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Gingerbrute
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
38%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Esper Sentinel
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Master of Etherium
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Steel Overseer
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
32%synergy
K-9, Mark I
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
33%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Nesting Bot
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
17%synergy
The Reality Chip
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Diversion Unit
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Research Thief
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Silver Myr
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Gold Myr
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Digsite Engineer
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Shimmer Myr
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Master Transmuter
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Spellskite
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Filigree Attendant
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Whirler Rogue
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Swooping Lookout
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Silver Raven
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Desynchronization
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
-13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
-15%synergy
Whir of Invention
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Bounce Off
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Access Denied
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Reality Heist
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Spectral Interference
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Fabricate
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Dance of the Manse
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
16%synergy
March of Progress
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
-17%synergy
Austere Command
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Stock Up
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Enter the Enigma
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Rise and Shine
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Open the Armory
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
One with the Machine
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Artful Dodge
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Redress Fate
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Adaptive Omnitool
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Forge
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Sculpting Steel
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Cloud Key
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Unwinding Clock
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Salvation Engine
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Manifold Key
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Repurposing Bay
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Winged Boots
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Skullclamp
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Perilous Snare
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Shadowspear
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Forge
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Twinning Staff
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Mithril Coat
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Basilisk Collar
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Thran Power Suit
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Plate
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Colossus Hammer
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Helm of the Host
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Fireshrieker
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Lotus
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Efficient Construction
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Mechanized Production
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
19%synergy
All That Glitters
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Artificer Class
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Tempered Steel
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-14%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Forge Anew
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Aqueous Form
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Flood the Engine
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-18%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
40%synergy
Archway of Innovation
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
38%synergy
Academy Ruins
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Inventors' Fair
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Treasure Vault
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
-21%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Fomori Vault
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Starforge
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Reef Roads
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Country Roads
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Tower
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Mine
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-12%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion71 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion60 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
-15%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
-16%synergy
Thran Dynamo
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
7%synergy
White Auracite
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
6%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
1%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Solar Array
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Starting Column
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion73 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion73 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion67 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Razortide Bridge
73%inclusion55 decks75 decks
59%synergy
Glacial Fortress
60%inclusion45 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Prairie Stream
59%inclusion44 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Port Town
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
-10%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Deserted Beach
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Gate
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
-17%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Seachrome Coast
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Power Depot
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Meticulous Archive
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
Nimbus Maze
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
-12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Glimmervoid
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Scene of the Crime
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Tundra
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-3%synergy