Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Budget Voltron

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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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Voyager Quickwelder
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
92%synergy
Memory Guardian
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Reef Roads
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Voyage Home
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Thought Monitor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Foundry Inspector
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Creatures
Solemn Simulacrum
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Master of Etherium
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Diversion Unit
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Whirler Rogue
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Steel Overseer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Research Thief
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Digsite Engineer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Aetherjacket
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Gingerbrute
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Vedalken Humiliator
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Nesting Bot
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Bronze Guardian
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Cid, Timeless Artificer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Valkyrie Aerial Unit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Survey Mechan
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mechan Assembler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Thopter Assembly
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Marketback Walker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Swooping Lookout
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Combat Thresher
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Network Disruptor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Attentive Sunscribe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Savior of the Small
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Circuit Mender
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mausoleum Wanderer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Myr Scrapling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Judge's Familiar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Aetherize
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-40%synergy
Spectral Interference
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Cerebral Download
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Scour for Scrap
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Gallant Strike
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Assert Authority
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dispatch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Whir of Invention
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-24%synergy
Run Away Together
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
War Report
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Adamant Will
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Disruption Protocol
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Twist Reality
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Reality Heist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Launch Mishap
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Intellectual Offering
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Seized from Slumber
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cancel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Thraben Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Make Your Move
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Unwanted Remake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
You Come to a River
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Riot Control
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Glimmerburst
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Get Out
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Trip Up
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Stave Off
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Luminous Rebuke
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bounce Off
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Officious Interrogation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Outwit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
No More Lies
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Intrude on the Mind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rustler Rampage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Exorcise
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Stall Out
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Dance of the Manse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Triumphant Reckoning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sunscour
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Open the Vaults
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wake the Reflections
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Stock Up
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Slip Through Space
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Collision Course
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enter the Enigma
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Rebirth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Echo Storm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Baral's Expertise
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Return Triumphant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tune Up
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Artful Dodge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Universal Surveillance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Thoughtcast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
March of Progress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Redress Fate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Against All Odds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Reverse Engineer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Racers' Scoreboard
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Mystic Forge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Aether Syphon
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Meteor Sword
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Repurposing Bay
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Manifold Key
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sculpting Steel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Hulldrifter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Ring of Thune
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
The Seriema
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Atomic Microsizer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Illvoi Light Jammer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Auxiliary Boosters
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Zephyr Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rover Blades
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nettlecyst
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Skybox Ferry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Detention Chariot
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Everflowing Well
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sword of the Meek
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Crawlspace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Alacrian Armory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ring of Evos Isle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Conductive Machete
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Essence Reliquary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
O-Naginata
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mirror Shield
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Chariot of Victory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Brass Knuckles
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Prowler's Helm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Keys to the House
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Mystery Key
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
Extravagant Replication
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Efficient Construction
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
All That Glitters
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Tempered Steel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Defensive Stance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Trapped in the Screen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Curiosity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Underwater Tunnel // Slimy Aquarium
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Aqueous Form
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Surgical Suite // Hospital Room
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Omniscience
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Holy Mantle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Stasis Field
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Central Elevator // Promising Stairs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Michiko's Reign of Truth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Battle Mastery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ethereal Armor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Flood the Engine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Abiding Grace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Country Roads
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Secluded Starforge
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Secret Tunnel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Den
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Seat of the Synod
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Pit of Offerings
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ghost Quarter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Mech Hangar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-34%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Progress
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-22%synergy
Worn Powerstone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Starting Column
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Azorius Signet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-29%synergy
White Auracite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Blitzball
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Coalition Relic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sky Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Marble Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Coveted Jewel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Springleaf Drum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Skyclave Relic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Prairie Stream
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Glacial Fortress
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Port Town
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Spire of Industry
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Tranquil Cove
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Razortide Bridge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Scene of the Crime
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Escape Tunnel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Abandoned Campground
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Night Market
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Power Depot
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Thriving Isle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Heath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mirage Mesa
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-12%synergy