Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Expensive 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
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Donatello, Gadget Master
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ancient Den
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
77%synergy
Seat of the Synod
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
76%synergy
Foundry Inspector
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
73%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Urza's Saga
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
67%synergy
Thought Monitor
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Voyage Home
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Sculpting Steel
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Mystic Forge
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Dispatch
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Cloud Key
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Fabricate
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Smothering Tithe
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Mana Vault
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
35%synergy
The One Ring
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Teferi's Protection
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Rhystic Study
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Grim Monolith
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Creatures
Bronze Guardian
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Metalworker
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Research Thief
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Scrap Trawler
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Diversion Unit
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
K-9, Mark I
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Steel Overseer
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Gingerbrute
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Master of Etherium
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Walking Ballista
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
The Reality Chip
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Nesting Bot
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Master Transmuter
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Shimmer Myr
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Swooping Lookout
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Spellskite
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Rook Turret
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Silver Raven
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Palladium Myr
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Gold Myr
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Meteor Golem
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Whir of Invention
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
34%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Desynchronization
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Force of Will
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Stubborn Denial
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Vapor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Clever Concealment
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Silence
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Cyber Conversion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Get Lost
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Reality Heist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Organic Extinction
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Transmute Artifact
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Combat Tutorial
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Unwinding Clock
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Repurposing Bay
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Twinning Staff
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Nettlecyst
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Manifold Key
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Imposter Mech
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Cryogen Relic
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Salvation Engine
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Forge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Perilous Snare
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Bident of Thassa
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Voltaic Key
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Lotus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Clock of Omens
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Forsaken Monument
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Hulldrifter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Winged Boots
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mirrorworks
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Phoenix Down
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
The Endstone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Remora
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Tempered Steel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Mechanized Production
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Efficient Construction
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Artificer Class
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
All That Glitters
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Teleportation Circle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
56%synergy
Inventors' Fair
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Academy Ruins
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Treasure Vault
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Fomori Vault
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Archway of Innovation
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Buried Ruin
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Wasteland
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
72%synergy
Talisman of Progress
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Mox Amber
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Azorius Signet
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Mind Stone
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Coveted Jewel
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Thran Dynamo
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Chrome Mox
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Mox Diamond
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
White Auracite
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Island
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Sea of Clouds
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Plains
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Flooded Strand
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Tundra
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Glacial Fortress
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Razortide Bridge
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Scalding Tarn
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Meticulous Archive
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Deserted Beach
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Spire of Industry
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Sink into Stupor
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Marsh Flats
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Prismatic Vista
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Prairie Stream
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-31%synergy
Arid Mesa
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
City of Brass
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Mana Confluence
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Gate
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Seachrome Coast
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Nimbus Maze
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-34%synergy
Glimmervoid
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Power Depot
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-29%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Starting Town
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy