Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Expensive 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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Inventors' Fair
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
91%synergy
Seat of the Synod
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Esper Sentinel
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Ancient Den
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Mana Drain
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Urza's Saga
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Etherium Sculptor
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Lightning Greaves
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Unwinding Clock
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Artificer Class
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Thought Monitor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Teferi's Protection
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Smothering Tithe
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Mana Vault
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Ancient Tomb
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Rhystic Study
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
34%synergy
The One Ring
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Chrome Mox
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Foundry Inspector
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
K-9, Mark I
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Bronze Guardian
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Master of Etherium
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Steel Overseer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Metalworker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Spellskite
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Treasure Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Trophy Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Malcator, Purity Overseer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Gingerbrute
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Silent Arbiter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
High Fae Trickster
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Walking Ballista
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Diversion Unit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Brass Squire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Canoptek Scarab Swarm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Silver Myr
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ornithopter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Auton Soldier
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Transit Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lodestone Golem
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-26%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Generous Gift
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Dispatch
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Silence
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Desynchronization
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Restoration Magic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Argivian Find
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Trickbind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Whir of Invention
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Access Denied
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Rebuild
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Get Lost
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Cancel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Tale's End
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mana Tithe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Surge of Salvation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Masterful Replication
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Fabricate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Voyage Home
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Organic Extinction
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Wrath of God
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Armageddon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Thoughtcast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Dance of the Manse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Stock Up
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Reshape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Season of Weaving
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Aether Gale
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Sunfall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Uthros Research Craft
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Nettlecyst
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Repurposing Bay
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Sculpting Steel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Shadowspear
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Mystic Forge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Cloud Key
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Twinning Staff
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Darksteel Forge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Winged Boots
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Commander's Plate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Perilous Snare
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Bident of Thassa
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Insight Engine
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lithoform Engine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Genesis Chamber
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Radiant Lotus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Manifold Key
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Mirror Box
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Power Matrix
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Immortal Sun
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Clock of Omens
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mind's Eye
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Scroll Rack
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Mirage Mirror
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Efficient Construction
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Tempered Steel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Mechanized Production
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Anointed Procession
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
All That Glitters
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Stasis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Academy Ruins
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Archway of Innovation
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Treasure Vault
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Fomori Vault
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Field
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Cave of the Frost Dragon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Progress
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
White Auracite
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Basalt Monolith
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Thran Dynamo
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Mox Diamond
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Hedron Archive
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-43%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Razortide Bridge
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
86%synergy
Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Flooded Strand
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Tundra
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
44%synergy
Sea of Clouds
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Glacial Fortress
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Meticulous Archive
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Polluted Delta
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Prairie Stream
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-37%synergy
Spire of Industry
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Gate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Beach
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-23%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Power Depot
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-21%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Opal Palace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Glimmervoid
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Scene of the Crime
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Nimbus Maze
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy