Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Affinity

Kyle Massa
Apr 30, 2026
The Over/Under - A Review of Aetherdrift Commanders
We're looking back at Kyle's predictions for Aetherdrift commanders last year. Did he pick the right Overs and Unders?
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Fugitive Droid
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Coin of Mastery
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Donatello, Gadget Master
3.6%inclusion2 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
3.6%inclusion2 decks56 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
87%inclusion204 decks234 decks
72%synergy
Voyage Home
77%inclusion180 decks233 decks
70%synergy
Ancient Den
84%inclusion196 decks234 decks
69%synergy
Thought Monitor
76%inclusion177 decks234 decks
68%synergy
Foundry Inspector
81%inclusion190 decks234 decks
68%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
73%inclusion171 decks234 decks
67%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
82%inclusion191 decks234 decks
67%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
75%inclusion173 decks232 decks
66%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
69%inclusion162 decks234 decks
61%synergy
Organic Extinction
65%inclusion153 decks234 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion164 decks234 decks
1%synergy
Dispatch
65%inclusion153 decks234 decks
53%synergy
Thoughtcast
65%inclusion153 decks234 decks
56%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
64%inclusion149 decks234 decks
53%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
56%inclusion132 decks234 decks
46%synergy
Esper Sentinel
55%inclusion128 decks234 decks
33%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
53%inclusion125 decks234 decks
44%synergy
Bronze Guardian
53%inclusion125 decks234 decks
48%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
52%inclusion121 decks234 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
51%inclusion119 decks234 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion54 decks234 decks
-1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion50 decks234 decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion35 decks234 decks
-1%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion32 decks234 decks
-9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion29 decks234 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
12%inclusion27 decks234 decks
-10%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion25 decks234 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.7%inclusion18 decks234 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
7.7%inclusion18 decks234 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
6.4%inclusion15 decks234 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Solemn Simulacrum
50%inclusion118 decks234 decks
26%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
49%inclusion115 decks234 decks
38%synergy
Gingerbrute
45%inclusion106 decks234 decks
43%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
43%inclusion100 decks234 decks
34%synergy
Master of Etherium
42%inclusion99 decks234 decks
36%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
42%inclusion99 decks234 decks
38%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
42%inclusion98 decks233 decks
33%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
38%inclusion90 decks234 decks
32%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
38%inclusion89 decks234 decks
34%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
37%inclusion86 decks234 decks
25%synergy
Steel Overseer
36%inclusion85 decks234 decks
32%synergy
K-9, Mark I
36%inclusion84 decks234 decks
34%synergy
Research Thief
35%inclusion81 decks234 decks
30%synergy
Nesting Bot
33%inclusion76 decks233 decks
30%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
32%inclusion76 decks234 decks
31%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
31%inclusion73 decks234 decks
29%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
31%inclusion73 decks234 decks
21%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
28%inclusion66 decks233 decks
26%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
28%inclusion66 decks234 decks
26%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
28%inclusion66 decks234 decks
24%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
28%inclusion65 decks232 decks
26%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
28%inclusion65 decks234 decks
24%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
27%inclusion63 decks234 decks
24%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
26%inclusion60 decks234 decks
23%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
24%inclusion56 decks234 decks
23%synergy
Diversion Unit
24%inclusion55 decks233 decks
21%synergy
Scrap Trawler
23%inclusion53 decks234 decks
20%synergy
Silver Myr
23%inclusion53 decks234 decks
14%synergy
Gold Myr
22%inclusion51 decks234 decks
14%synergy
Digsite Engineer
22%inclusion51 decks234 decks
20%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
21%inclusion50 decks234 decks
20%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
21%inclusion48 decks234 decks
15%synergy
Memory Guardian
20%inclusion47 decks232 decks
19%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
20%inclusion47 decks234 decks
17%synergy
Shimmer Myr
20%inclusion46 decks234 decks
15%synergy
Silver Raven
19%inclusion45 decks234 decks
18%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
19%inclusion45 decks234 decks
17%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
18%inclusion43 decks234 decks
17%synergy
The Reality Chip
18%inclusion43 decks234 decks
12%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
18%inclusion41 decks234 decks
14%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
17%inclusion40 decks234 decks
15%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
17%inclusion39 decks234 decks
15%synergy
Swooping Lookout
16%inclusion38 decks234 decks
15%synergy
Master Transmuter
16%inclusion38 decks234 decks
14%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
16%inclusion38 decks234 decks
15%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
16%inclusion37 decks234 decks
15%synergy
Whirler Rogue
15%inclusion36 decks234 decks
10%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
15%inclusion34 decks232 decks
13%synergy
Palladium Myr
13%inclusion31 decks234 decks
10%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
13%inclusion31 decks234 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Desynchronization
46%inclusion107 decks234 decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion105 decks234 decks
-8%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion89 decks234 decks
-16%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion66 decks234 decks
-10%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion58 decks234 decks
-6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion54 decks234 decks
-3%synergy
Whir of Invention
20%inclusion46 decks234 decks
14%synergy
Reality Heist
19%inclusion44 decks234 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion44 decks234 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion43 decks234 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion38 decks234 decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion37 decks234 decks
-2%synergy
Scour for Scrap
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion35 decks234 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion35 decks234 decks
-1%synergy
Access Denied
10%inclusion24 decks234 decks
8%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
9.0%inclusion21 decks234 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.0%inclusion21 decks234 decks
1%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.7%inclusion18 decks234 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
7.3%inclusion17 decks234 decks
-1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.3%inclusion17 decks234 decks
1%synergy
Masterful Replication
7.3%inclusion17 decks234 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.4%inclusion15 decks234 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.0%inclusion14 decks234 decks
0%synergy
Stubborn Denial
5.6%inclusion13 decks234 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.6%inclusion13 decks234 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
5.6%inclusion13 decks234 decks
-3%synergy
Reality Shift
5.6%inclusion13 decks234 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
35%inclusion83 decks234 decks
25%synergy
Dance of the Manse
24%inclusion55 decks234 decks
17%synergy
March of Progress
16%inclusion38 decks234 decks
14%synergy
One with the Machine
12%inclusion28 decks234 decks
10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion24 decks234 decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
10%inclusion24 decks234 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion23 decks234 decks
-18%synergy
Enter the Enigma
9.4%inclusion22 decks234 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
8.2%inclusion19 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
7.3%inclusion17 decks234 decks
-7%synergy
Universal Surveillance
6.0%inclusion14 decks234 decks
5%synergy
Reverse Engineer
5.6%inclusion13 decks234 decks
5%synergy
Tune Up
5.2%inclusion12 decks233 decks
4%synergy
Season of Weaving
5.1%inclusion12 decks234 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
50%inclusion116 decks234 decks
44%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
48%inclusion112 decks234 decks
43%synergy
Sculpting Steel
42%inclusion98 decks234 decks
37%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
41%inclusion97 decks234 decks
36%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
41%inclusion51 decks125 decks
37%synergy
Cloud Key
39%inclusion92 decks234 decks
35%synergy
Salvation Engine
38%inclusion87 decks232 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion86 decks234 decks
17%synergy
Unwinding Clock
35%inclusion83 decks234 decks
25%synergy
Repurposing Bay
29%inclusion68 decks234 decks
26%synergy
Nettlecyst
26%inclusion62 decks234 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion62 decks234 decks
1%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion60 decks233 decks
23%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion54 decks234 decks
17%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
23%inclusion54 decks234 decks
21%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
22%inclusion51 decks234 decks
18%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
21%inclusion48 decks233 decks
19%synergy
Perilous Snare
21%inclusion48 decks233 decks
19%synergy
Bident of Thassa
20%inclusion47 decks234 decks
10%synergy
Twinning Staff
18%inclusion43 decks234 decks
17%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
17%inclusion40 decks234 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Forge
16%inclusion37 decks234 decks
13%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
12%inclusion28 decks234 decks
10%synergy
Manifold Key
11%inclusion26 decks234 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion26 decks234 decks
3%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
10%inclusion24 decks234 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion23 decks234 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.5%inclusion20 decks234 decks
7%synergy
Scourglass
8.1%inclusion19 decks234 decks
8%synergy
Winged Boots
7.7%inclusion18 decks234 decks
6%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Cryogen Relic
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Mirrorworks
7.3%inclusion17 decks234 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.8%inclusion16 decks234 decks
-4%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
6.8%inclusion16 decks234 decks
6%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
6.8%inclusion16 decks234 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.8%inclusion16 decks234 decks
4%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.8%inclusion16 decks234 decks
4%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.4%inclusion15 decks234 decks
-1%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.0%inclusion14 decks234 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
6.0%inclusion14 decks234 decks
5%synergy
Mechtitan Core
6.0%inclusion14 decks234 decks
2%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
5.6%inclusion13 decks234 decks
3%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
5.6%inclusion13 decks234 decks
4%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
5.6%inclusion13 decks234 decks
5%synergy
Hulldrifter
5.6%inclusion13 decks234 decks
4%synergy
Aether Syphon
5.2%inclusion12 decks233 decks
4%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
5.1%inclusion12 decks234 decks
3%synergy
Forsaken Monument
5.1%inclusion12 decks234 decks
4%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
5.1%inclusion12 decks234 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Efficient Construction
31%inclusion73 decks234 decks
27%synergy
Mechanized Production
29%inclusion67 decks234 decks
23%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
15%inclusion35 decks234 decks
12%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
15%inclusion34 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Artificer Class
13%inclusion31 decks234 decks
11%synergy
Tempered Steel
13%inclusion31 decks234 decks
11%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion26 decks234 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion24 decks234 decks
-5%synergy
Propaganda
9.4%inclusion22 decks234 decks
-17%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.0%inclusion14 decks234 decks
-5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.1%inclusion12 decks234 decks
-19%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
23%inclusion31 decks132 decks
21%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
7.7%inclusion18 decks234 decks
3%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
6.0%inclusion14 decks234 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
65%inclusion153 decks234 decks
55%synergy
Academy Ruins
50%inclusion116 decks234 decks
38%synergy
Archway of Innovation
49%inclusion114 decks234 decks
41%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
47%inclusion109 decks234 decks
42%synergy
Inventors' Fair
40%inclusion93 decks234 decks
31%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
37%inclusion47 decks126 decks
32%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion78 decks234 decks
26%synergy
Urza's Saga
30%inclusion71 decks234 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion67 decks234 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Vault
28%inclusion65 decks234 decks
25%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
27%inclusion63 decks234 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion60 decks234 decks
-23%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion54 decks234 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
20%inclusion47 decks234 decks
17%synergy
Fomori Vault
19%inclusion45 decks234 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion36 decks234 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
12%inclusion27 decks234 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Mine
9.0%inclusion21 decks234 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Tower
9.0%inclusion21 decks234 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
8.5%inclusion20 decks234 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion215 decks234 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion186 decks234 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
49%inclusion115 decks234 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
45%inclusion105 decks234 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion72 decks234 decks
-11%synergy
Thran Dynamo
30%inclusion70 decks234 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion67 decks234 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion56 decks234 decks
-5%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
22%inclusion52 decks234 decks
19%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
22%inclusion51 decks234 decks
17%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion40 decks234 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion35 decks234 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion32 decks234 decks
6%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion30 decks234 decks
12%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
12%inclusion29 decks234 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion28 decks234 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion26 decks234 decks
6%synergy
Hedron Archive
9.4%inclusion22 decks234 decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.5%inclusion20 decks234 decks
5%synergy
Starting Column
8.5%inclusion20 decks234 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.7%inclusion18 decks234 decks
2%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.4%inclusion15 decks234 decks
4%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
6.0%inclusion14 decks234 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.6%inclusion13 decks234 decks
1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.6%inclusion13 decks234 decks
1%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.1%inclusion12 decks234 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion227 decks234 decks
1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion225 decks234 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion211 decks234 decks
5%synergy
Razortide Bridge
76%inclusion178 decks234 decks
62%synergy
Glacial Fortress
68%inclusion158 decks234 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
56%inclusion131 decks234 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
54%inclusion126 decks234 decks
10%synergy
Prairie Stream
52%inclusion121 decks234 decks
-14%synergy
Deserted Beach
43%inclusion101 decks234 decks
4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
42%inclusion98 decks234 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
39%inclusion91 decks234 decks
7%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
38%inclusion90 decks234 decks
12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
31%inclusion73 decks234 decks
-4%synergy
Port Town
30%inclusion71 decks234 decks
-17%synergy
Spire of Industry
30%inclusion71 decks234 decks
22%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
27%inclusion63 decks234 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion63 decks234 decks
0%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
27%inclusion63 decks234 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Gate
26%inclusion60 decks234 decks
2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
23%inclusion53 decks234 decks
20%synergy
Azorius Chancery
22%inclusion52 decks234 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion52 decks234 decks
-15%synergy
Power Depot
20%inclusion47 decks234 decks
18%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion44 decks234 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion43 decks234 decks
5%synergy
Seachrome Coast
18%inclusion41 decks234 decks
2%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion35 decks234 decks
-6%synergy
Tundra
12%inclusion28 decks234 decks
-1%synergy
Nimbus Maze
12%inclusion28 decks234 decks
-10%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion26 decks234 decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion24 decks234 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.5%inclusion20 decks234 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.1%inclusion19 decks234 decks
-8%synergy
Scene of the Crime
8.1%inclusion19 decks234 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.7%inclusion18 decks234 decks
-8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.3%inclusion17 decks234 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.3%inclusion17 decks234 decks
0%synergy
Glimmervoid
6.8%inclusion16 decks234 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.4%inclusion15 decks234 decks
-8%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.4%inclusion15 decks234 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.4%inclusion15 decks234 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.0%inclusion14 decks234 decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.0%inclusion14 decks234 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.1%inclusion12 decks234 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.1%inclusion12 decks234 decks
-3%synergy