Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Budget Tokens

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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
Voyager Quickwelder
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
83%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
77%synergy
Foundry Inspector
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
69%synergy
Voyage Home
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Organic Extinction
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Master of Etherium
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Efficient Construction
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Ornithopter of Paradise
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Dispatch
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Steel Overseer
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Bronze Guardian
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Diversion Unit
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Thought Monitor
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Research Thief
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Memory Guardian
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Silver Myr
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Gold Myr
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Digsite Engineer
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Whirler Rogue
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Nesting Bot
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Shimmer Myr
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Gingerbrute
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Silver Raven
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Myrsmith
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Interface Ace
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Thopter Assembly
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
K-9, Mark I
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Hangarback Walker
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Swooping Lookout
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Aetherjacket
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Junk Diver
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Malcator, Purity Overseer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Scrap Trawler
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Arcanist's Owl
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Steel Hellkite
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Palladium Myr
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Securitron Squadron
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Oaken Siren
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Access Denied
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-32%synergy
Reality Heist
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Spell Pierce
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Scour for Scrap
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Assert Authority
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Refute
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Disruption Protocol
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Masterful Replication
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Bounce Off
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Command
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Katara's Reversal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gallant Strike
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
War Report
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Launch Mishap
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Disenchant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Spectral Interference
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Desynchronization
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Miscast
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Artificer's Epiphany
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Deduce
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Desculpting Blast
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Divert Disaster
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
March of Progress
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Tune Up
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Dance of the Manse
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Supreme Verdict
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
One with the Machine
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Reverse Engineer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Open the Vaults
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Collision Course
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Exorcise
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Self-Reflection
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Enter the Enigma
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Aether Gale
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Redress Fate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Racers' Scoreboard
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Forge
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Repurposing Bay
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Broadcast Rambler
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Perilous Snare
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Sculpting Steel
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Salvation Engine
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Clay-Fired Bricks
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Cloud Key
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Illvoi Light Jammer
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Psychic Paper
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Hulldrifter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Possession Engine
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Thopter Shop
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Tinker's Tote
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Aether Syphon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Bident of Thassa
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mechtitan Core
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
The Seriema
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
The Endstone
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Zephyr Boots
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Oteclan Landmark
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Master's Guide-Mural
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Manifold Key
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Automated Assembly Line
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Thundersteel Colossus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fireshrieker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Careening Mine Cart
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Mangler
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Enchantments
Lightwheel Enhancements
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Tempered Steel
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Mechanized Production
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
All That Glitters
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Extravagant Replication
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dovin, Grand Arbiter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Ancient Den
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Archway of Innovation
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Country Roads
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Secluded Starforge
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Reef Roads
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Treasure Vault
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Secret Tunnel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Tower
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Mine
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Steppe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Talisman of Progress
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Signet
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Midnight Clock
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Worn Powerstone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Starting Column
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Cargo Ship
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Colossal Plow
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Locket
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
White Auracite
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Prairie Stream
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Razortide Bridge
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Port Town
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Azorius Chancery
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Power Depot
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Seachrome Coast
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Abandoned Campground
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Deserted Beach
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-26%synergy
Skybridge Towers
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Night Market
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Study
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Flood Plain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Scene of the Crime
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Gate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Crystal Grotto
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Command Bridge
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy