Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Optimized

Mendicant Core, Guidelight
Rank #120
415decks
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?
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17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
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12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Donatello, Gadget Master
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
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4.8%inclusion3 decks63 decks
3%synergy
April O'Neil, Human Element
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5%synergy
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Seat of the Synod
82%inclusion341 decks415 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Den
79%inclusion327 decks415 decks
64%synergy
Foundry Inspector
77%inclusion321 decks415 decks
64%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
69%inclusion286 decks415 decks
63%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
77%inclusion319 decks415 decks
62%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
68%inclusion284 decks415 decks
62%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
58%inclusion241 decks415 decks
53%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
63%inclusion262 decks415 decks
52%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
60%inclusion247 decks414 decks
51%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
59%inclusion245 decks415 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion294 decks415 decks
2%synergy
Esper Sentinel
68%inclusion282 decks415 decks
46%synergy
Voyage Home
56%inclusion232 decks415 decks
48%synergy
Thought Monitor
54%inclusion224 decks415 decks
46%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
54%inclusion223 decks415 decks
44%synergy
Dispatch
53%inclusion220 decks415 decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion220 decks415 decks
0%synergy
Organic Extinction
53%inclusion220 decks415 decks
44%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
53%inclusion218 decks415 decks
41%synergy
Mystic Forge
52%inclusion215 decks415 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
57%inclusion237 decks415 decks
40%synergy
Smothering Tithe
53%inclusion222 decks415 decks
29%synergy
Rhystic Study
49%inclusion205 decks415 decks
26%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
49%inclusion202 decks415 decks
27%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
47%inclusion197 decks415 decks
32%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion158 decks415 decks
30%synergy
Teferi's Protection
34%inclusion143 decks415 decks
19%synergy
Mana Vault
29%inclusion119 decks415 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Tomb
28%inclusion118 decks415 decks
21%synergy
Force of Will
19%inclusion79 decks415 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
50%inclusion207 decks415 decks
40%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
44%inclusion184 decks415 decks
40%synergy
Bronze Guardian
44%inclusion183 decks415 decks
39%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
43%inclusion180 decks415 decks
19%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
42%inclusion174 decks415 decks
33%synergy
Master of Etherium
39%inclusion163 decks415 decks
33%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
36%inclusion150 decks415 decks
27%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
34%inclusion142 decks415 decks
30%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
34%inclusion141 decks415 decks
30%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
34%inclusion141 decks415 decks
29%synergy
Steel Overseer
34%inclusion141 decks415 decks
30%synergy
Gingerbrute
33%inclusion136 decks415 decks
31%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
32%inclusion134 decks415 decks
21%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
32%inclusion134 decks415 decks
29%synergy
K-9, Mark I
31%inclusion128 decks415 decks
29%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
28%inclusion117 decks415 decks
25%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
27%inclusion113 decks415 decks
25%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
27%inclusion110 decks415 decks
23%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
25%inclusion105 decks415 decks
15%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
25%inclusion103 decks415 decks
19%synergy
The Reality Chip
24%inclusion101 decks415 decks
18%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
24%inclusion98 decks415 decks
21%synergy
Scrap Trawler
23%inclusion97 decks415 decks
21%synergy
Nesting Bot
22%inclusion92 decks415 decks
20%synergy
Research Thief
22%inclusion92 decks415 decks
18%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
21%inclusion89 decks415 decks
18%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
21%inclusion88 decks415 decks
20%synergy
Master Transmuter
20%inclusion82 decks415 decks
17%synergy
Shimmer Myr
20%inclusion82 decks415 decks
15%synergy
Silver Myr
19%inclusion80 decks415 decks
11%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
19%inclusion80 decks415 decks
17%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
19%inclusion79 decks415 decks
17%synergy
Myr Retriever
19%inclusion78 decks415 decks
17%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
19%inclusion77 decks415 decks
17%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion76 decks415 decks
15%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
18%inclusion75 decks415 decks
15%synergy
Gold Myr
17%inclusion71 decks415 decks
9%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
17%inclusion70 decks415 decks
15%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
16%inclusion68 decks415 decks
13%synergy
Digsite Engineer
16%inclusion67 decks415 decks
14%synergy
Diversion Unit
16%inclusion65 decks415 decks
13%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
15%inclusion62 decks415 decks
13%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
15%inclusion61 decks415 decks
13%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
14%inclusion59 decks415 decks
13%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
14%inclusion58 decks415 decks
13%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
14%inclusion57 decks415 decks
12%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
12%inclusion49 decks415 decks
10%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
12%inclusion49 decks415 decks
11%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
12%inclusion48 decks414 decks
10%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
11%inclusion24 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
45%inclusion187 decks415 decks
-9%synergy
Desynchronization
34%inclusion142 decks415 decks
30%synergy
Dovin's Veto
32%inclusion131 decks415 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion129 decks415 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion124 decks415 decks
4%synergy
Whir of Invention
26%inclusion107 decks415 decks
20%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion94 decks415 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion83 decks415 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion81 decks415 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion77 decks415 decks
-12%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion62 decks415 decks
2%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion49 decks415 decks
-16%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion46 decks415 decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
11%inclusion45 decks415 decks
7%synergy
Scour for Scrap
11%inclusion22 decks209 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion41 decks415 decks
2%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion40 decks415 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.2%inclusion38 decks415 decks
3%synergy
Reality Heist
8.7%inclusion36 decks415 decks
8%synergy
Silence
8.2%inclusion34 decks415 decks
0%synergy
Access Denied
7.7%inclusion32 decks415 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.7%inclusion32 decks415 decks
-8%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.3%inclusion26 decks415 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
6.0%inclusion25 decks415 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.0%inclusion25 decks415 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
5.5%inclusion23 decks415 decks
-12%synergy
Reality Shift
5.1%inclusion21 decks415 decks
-3%synergy
Masterful Replication
5.1%inclusion21 decks415 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
50%inclusion209 decks415 decks
40%synergy
Thoughtcast
50%inclusion207 decks415 decks
41%synergy
March of Progress
17%inclusion71 decks415 decks
15%synergy
Dance of the Manse
17%inclusion70 decks415 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion56 decks415 decks
-14%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion46 decks415 decks
-7%synergy
Season of Weaving
8.4%inclusion35 decks415 decks
7%synergy
One with the Machine
8.4%inclusion35 decks415 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.0%inclusion33 decks415 decks
2%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.0%inclusion33 decks415 decks
4%synergy
Stock Up
7.2%inclusion30 decks415 decks
5%synergy
Reshape
6.7%inclusion28 decks415 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
5.1%inclusion21 decks415 decks
-9%synergy
Enter the Enigma
5.1%inclusion21 decks415 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Unwinding Clock
51%inclusion211 decks415 decks
40%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
47%inclusion194 decks415 decks
40%synergy
Sculpting Steel
43%inclusion179 decks415 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion165 decks415 decks
20%synergy
Cloud Key
38%inclusion159 decks415 decks
34%synergy
Repurposing Bay
35%inclusion145 decks415 decks
32%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
34%inclusion141 decks415 decks
29%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
33%inclusion136 decks415 decks
31%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
31%inclusion65 decks212 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion108 decks415 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Forge
25%inclusion103 decks415 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
24%inclusion98 decks415 decks
21%synergy
Salvation Engine
23%inclusion97 decks414 decks
17%synergy
Manifold Key
20%inclusion83 decks415 decks
14%synergy
Nettlecyst
17%inclusion72 decks415 decks
15%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
16%inclusion68 decks415 decks
13%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
16%inclusion67 decks415 decks
15%synergy
Twinning Staff
16%inclusion66 decks415 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion65 decks415 decks
8%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
15%inclusion64 decks415 decks
13%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
15%inclusion63 decks415 decks
11%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
15%inclusion61 decks415 decks
13%synergy
Bident of Thassa
14%inclusion59 decks415 decks
4%synergy
Perilous Snare
14%inclusion57 decks415 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion55 decks415 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion52 decks415 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion47 decks415 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Lotus
11%inclusion44 decks414 decks
10%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
10%inclusion42 decks415 decks
6%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
10%inclusion40 decks415 decks
9%synergy
Clock of Omens
8.9%inclusion37 decks415 decks
8%synergy
Winged Boots
8.9%inclusion37 decks415 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.2%inclusion30 decks415 decks
6%synergy
Forsaken Monument
7.0%inclusion29 decks415 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
7.0%inclusion29 decks415 decks
0%synergy
Semblance Anvil
7.0%inclusion29 decks415 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.5%inclusion27 decks415 decks
4%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
6.5%inclusion27 decks415 decks
5%synergy
Mirrorworks
6.5%inclusion27 decks415 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.3%inclusion26 decks415 decks
4%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
6.3%inclusion26 decks415 decks
4%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
5.5%inclusion23 decks415 decks
4%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
5.5%inclusion23 decks415 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.5%inclusion23 decks415 decks
1%synergy
Insight Engine
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Voltaic Key
5.1%inclusion21 decks415 decks
2%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
5.1%inclusion21 decks415 decks
3%synergy
Welding Jar
5.1%inclusion21 decks415 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
48%inclusion200 decks415 decks
38%synergy
Mechanized Production
34%inclusion142 decks415 decks
29%synergy
Efficient Construction
23%inclusion95 decks415 decks
19%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
19%inclusion77 decks415 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion73 decks415 decks
2%synergy
Artificer Class
17%inclusion70 decks415 decks
14%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
16%inclusion65 decks415 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion42 decks415 decks
-16%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.4%inclusion39 decks415 decks
-1%synergy
Tempered Steel
7.7%inclusion32 decks415 decks
5%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
6.6%inclusion14 decks211 decks
4%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.3%inclusion26 decks415 decks
2%synergy
All That Glitters
5.8%inclusion24 decks415 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
26%inclusion61 decks234 decks
23%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
21%inclusion87 decks415 decks
17%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
7.7%inclusion32 decks415 decks
-3%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
6.7%inclusion22 decks330 decks
6%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.3%inclusion26 decks415 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
6.3%inclusion26 decks415 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
60%inclusion251 decks415 decks
49%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
59%inclusion245 decks415 decks
48%synergy
Inventors' Fair
56%inclusion232 decks415 decks
47%synergy
Urza's Saga
51%inclusion213 decks415 decks
40%synergy
Archway of Innovation
49%inclusion203 decks415 decks
42%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
46%inclusion98 decks214 decks
40%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
42%inclusion174 decks415 decks
38%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion148 decks415 decks
-13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion130 decks415 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
31%inclusion127 decks415 decks
12%synergy
Buried Ruin
28%inclusion118 decks415 decks
21%synergy
Fomori Vault
26%inclusion108 decks415 decks
24%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
22%inclusion90 decks415 decks
19%synergy
Treasure Vault
18%inclusion75 decks415 decks
15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion66 decks415 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion57 decks415 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Tower
11%inclusion44 decks415 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Mine
11%inclusion44 decks415 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
11%inclusion44 decks415 decks
9%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion22 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.5%inclusion31 decks415 decks
0%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6.5%inclusion27 decks415 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.1%inclusion20 decks327 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion402 decks415 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion349 decks415 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
47%inclusion193 decks415 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
38%inclusion159 decks415 decks
-19%synergy
Mox Opal
36%inclusion148 decks415 decks
30%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion140 decks415 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
30%inclusion123 decks415 decks
25%synergy
Thran Dynamo
28%inclusion115 decks415 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Petal
26%inclusion106 decks415 decks
20%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
25%inclusion105 decks415 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion103 decks415 decks
-1%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
22%inclusion93 decks415 decks
18%synergy
Basalt Monolith
22%inclusion90 decks415 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion81 decks415 decks
-9%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion75 decks415 decks
13%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion56 decks415 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Lotus
12%inclusion48 decks415 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
12%inclusion48 decks415 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion47 decks415 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.9%inclusion37 decks415 decks
5%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
8.7%inclusion36 decks415 decks
8%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.4%inclusion35 decks415 decks
6%synergy
Hedron Archive
8.4%inclusion35 decks415 decks
5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.2%inclusion34 decks415 decks
6%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.8%inclusion24 decks415 decks
3%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.6%inclusion12 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.5%inclusion23 decks415 decks
2%synergy
Starting Column
5.3%inclusion22 decks415 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion400 decks415 decks
1%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion393 decks415 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion357 decks415 decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
70%inclusion291 decks415 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Strand
60%inclusion249 decks415 decks
28%synergy
Razortide Bridge
60%inclusion247 decks415 decks
45%synergy
Glacial Fortress
53%inclusion221 decks415 decks
-9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
51%inclusion212 decks415 decks
7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
50%inclusion207 decks415 decks
10%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
44%inclusion184 decks415 decks
18%synergy
Deserted Beach
41%inclusion171 decks415 decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
40%inclusion166 decks415 decks
-26%synergy
Meticulous Archive
30%inclusion123 decks415 decks
11%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
26%inclusion109 decks415 decks
-9%synergy
Spire of Industry
26%inclusion106 decks415 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Gate
26%inclusion106 decks415 decks
2%synergy
Tundra
24%inclusion99 decks415 decks
11%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
24%inclusion98 decks415 decks
3%synergy
Port Town
22%inclusion90 decks415 decks
-25%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
21%inclusion87 decks415 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion84 decks415 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion81 decks415 decks
6%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
19%inclusion78 decks415 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion75 decks415 decks
-18%synergy
Seachrome Coast
17%inclusion72 decks415 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion68 decks415 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion65 decks415 decks
-22%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion55 decks415 decks
6%synergy
Nimbus Maze
13%inclusion52 decks415 decks
-10%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion50 decks415 decks
5%synergy
Power Depot
12%inclusion49 decks415 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion49 decks415 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion46 decks415 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion44 decks415 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion42 decks415 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion41 decks415 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.2%inclusion34 decks415 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.0%inclusion33 decks415 decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Cove
7.2%inclusion30 decks415 decks
-12%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.5%inclusion27 decks415 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.5%inclusion27 decks415 decks
-9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.3%inclusion26 decks415 decks
3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
5.8%inclusion24 decks415 decks
-15%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.5%inclusion23 decks415 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.3%inclusion22 decks415 decks
-3%synergy