Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

Mendicant Core, Guidelight
Rank #120
41decks
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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Krang, Utrom Warlord
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Fugitive Droid
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Dome
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Etherium Sculptor
88%inclusion36 decks41 decks
73%synergy
Urza's Saga
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
69%synergy
Ancient Den
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
68%synergy
Seat of the Synod
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
67%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
67%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
66%synergy
Esper Sentinel
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
63%synergy
Cloud Key
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
59%synergy
Mystic Forge
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
58%synergy
Foundry Inspector
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
57%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
47%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
48%synergy
Thought Monitor
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
48%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
51%synergy
Fabricate
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Sculpting Steel
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Force of Will
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
77%synergy
Mana Vault
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
74%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
65%synergy
Ancient Tomb
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
70%synergy
Smothering Tithe
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
51%synergy
Rhystic Study
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
52%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
58%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
51%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
65%synergy
Grim Monolith
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
51%synergy
Creatures
Kappa Cannoneer
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Walking Ballista
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Bronze Guardian
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Scrap Trawler
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Master of Etherium
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
23%synergy
The Reality Chip
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Spellskite
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Metalworker
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Myr Retriever
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Shimmer Myr
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Gingerbrute
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Displacer Kitten
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
10%synergy
K-9, Mark I
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Steel Overseer
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Lodestone Golem
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Research Thief
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Donatello, Gadget Master
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Junk Diver
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Diversion Unit
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Teferi's Protection
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Mana Drain
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
30%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Whir of Invention
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Swan Song
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Dispatch
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Force of Negation
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Dovin's Veto
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Path to Exile
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
-21%synergy
Silence
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-27%synergy
Flusterstorm
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Pact of Negation
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Mystical Tutor
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Desynchronization
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Scour for Scrap
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Chain of Vapor
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-16%synergy
Brain Freeze
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-16%synergy
Pongify
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Intuition
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Permission Denied
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Voyage Home
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Organic Extinction
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Transmute Artifact
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Reshape
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Dance of the Manse
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
8%synergy
One with the Machine
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-20%synergy
Windfall
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
March of Progress
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Unwinding Clock
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Manifold Key
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Repurposing Bay
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Imposter Mech
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Semblance Anvil
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Forge
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Isochron Scepter
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
12%synergy
Voltaic Key
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Portable Hole
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Lotus
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Salvation Engine
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Clock of Omens
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Perilous Snare
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Buster Sword
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Insight Engine
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Nettlecyst
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Defense Grid
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Winged Boots
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Twinning Staff
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Mirrorworks
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Forsaken Monument
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Blind Obedience
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Mechanized Production
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Copy Artifact
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Artificer Class
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Counterbalance
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Efficient Construction
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
56%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
42%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
53%synergy
Inventors' Fair
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
50%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
58%inclusion11 decks19 decks
52%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Fomori Vault
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Archway of Innovation
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-22%synergy
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Treasure Vault
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Tower
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Mine
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Workshop
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion40 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
79%synergy
Talisman of Progress
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
59%synergy
Lotus Petal
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
55%synergy
Mox Diamond
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
50%synergy
Chrome Mox
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Basalt Monolith
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Azorius Signet
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
-16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Thran Dynamo
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-20%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
90%inclusion37 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Island
88%inclusion36 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Flooded Strand
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
48%synergy
Tundra
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
63%synergy
Plains
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
-20%synergy
Sea of Clouds
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Misty Rainforest
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
51%synergy
Meticulous Archive
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Polluted Delta
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Razortide Bridge
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Scalding Tarn
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
42%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Marsh Flats
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Spire of Industry
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Mana Confluence
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
22%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
25%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Glacial Fortress
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-38%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Gate
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-21%synergy
Nimbus Maze
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-35%synergy
Prairie Stream
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-54%synergy
Urza's Cave
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Deserted Beach
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-27%synergy
Azorius Chancery
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-27%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Seachrome Coast
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Starting Town
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-30%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy