Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Budget Clones

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Firdoch Core
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Voyager Quickwelder
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
92%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
76%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
70%synergy
Voyage Home
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
68%synergy
Master of Etherium
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
65%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
63%synergy
Foundry Inspector
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
62%synergy
Organic Extinction
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
58%synergy
Seat of the Synod
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Solemn Simulacrum
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Dispatch
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Thought Monitor
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Diversion Unit
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Steel Overseer
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Thoughtcast
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Creatures
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Bronze Guardian
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Shimmer Myr
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Nesting Bot
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Research Thief
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Silver Myr
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Gingerbrute
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Scrap Trawler
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Memory Guardian
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Digsite Engineer
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Gold Myr
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Myr Retriever
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Arcade Gannon
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Thopter Assembly
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Swooping Lookout
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Aetherjacket
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Elder Owyn Lyons
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Synth Infiltrator
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
K-9, Mark I
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Silver Raven
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Whirler Rogue
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Securitron Squadron
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Marketback Walker
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Myr Enforcer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-31%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-15%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Reality Heist
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Disenchant
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Disruption Protocol
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Spectral Interference
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Scour for Scrap
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Assert Authority
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Loran's Escape
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Unwanted Remake
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Depose // Deploy
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Opt
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Bovine Intervention
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Cancel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Crush Contraband
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Masterful Replication
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Bounce Off
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Cerebral Download
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Divert Disaster
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Spectral Denial
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Dance of the Manse
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
One with the Machine
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
March of Progress
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Tune Up
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Fabricate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Servo Exhibition
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Reverse Engineer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Sculpting Steel
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Mystic Forge
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Perilous Snare
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Repurposing Bay
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Salvation Engine
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Cloud Key
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Bident of Thassa
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Nettlecyst
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Manifold Key
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Hulldrifter
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Possession Engine
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Aether Syphon
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Mirrorworks
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Mechtitan Core
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Broadcast Rambler
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Clock of Omens
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Feldon's Cane
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Valor's Flagship
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Accorder's Shield
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Brainstone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Vorrac Battlehorns
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Transmutation Font
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Welding Jar
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Unstable Glyphbridge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ugin's Nexus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Illvoi Light Jammer
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
The Seriema
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Efficient Construction
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Tempered Steel
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Michiko's Reign of Truth
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Hardlight Containment
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Dovin, Grand Arbiter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Ancient Den
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Buried Ruin
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Archway of Innovation
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-25%synergy
Treasure Vault
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Tower
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Mine
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Reef Roads
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Academy Ruins
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Signet
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Starting Column
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Hedron Archive
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Skyclave Relic
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Solar Array
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Cargo Ship
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Prairie Stream
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Razortide Bridge
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Port Town
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Tranquil Cove
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Power Depot
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Scene of the Crime
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-29%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Meandering River
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Study
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Flood Plain
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Deserted Beach
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-30%synergy
Capital City
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy