Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Expensive Tokens

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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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Krang, Utrom Warlord
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Skateboard
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Donatello, Gadget Master
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Krang, Master Mind
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Simulacrum Synthesizer
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
80%synergy
Seat of the Synod
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
77%synergy
Ancient Den
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
74%synergy
Urza's Saga
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
66%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
61%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Esper Sentinel
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Foundry Inspector
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Fabricate
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Thought Monitor
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Counterspell
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
31%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Mana Vault
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Cyberdrive Awakener
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Bronze Guardian
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Master of Etherium
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Scrap Trawler
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
K-9, Mark I
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Gingerbrute
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Steel Overseer
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Metalworker
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Master Transmuter
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Walking Ballista
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Nesting Bot
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Research Thief
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Cryptothrall
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Digsite Engineer
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Fugitive Droid
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
The Reality Chip
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Auton Soldier
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Shimmer Myr
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Dome
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Mana Drain
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Desynchronization
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Dovin's Veto
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Whir of Invention
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Vapor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Scour for Scrap
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Negate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Stubborn Denial
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Silence
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Force of Will
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Negation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Officious Interrogation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Voyage Home
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Thoughtcast
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
41%synergy
March of Progress
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Dance of the Manse
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Reshape
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
One with the Machine
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Season of Weaving
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Armageddon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Transmute Artifact
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Redress Fate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Unwinding Clock
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Sculpting Steel
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Mystic Forge
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Repurposing Bay
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Cloud Key
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Skullclamp
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Forge
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Salvation Engine
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Shadowspear
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Imposter Mech
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Cryogen Relic
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Nettlecyst
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Reaver Titan
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Manifold Key
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Perilous Snare
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Clock of Omens
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Forsaken Monument
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Insight Engine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Illvoi Light Jammer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Genesis Chamber
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Lotus
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Twinning Staff
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Scroll Rack
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mirage Mirror
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Collector's Cage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Artificer Class
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Efficient Construction
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Anointed Procession
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
0%synergy
All That Glitters
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormade
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Court of Vantress
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Tempered Steel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Propaganda
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Inventors' Fair
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Academy Ruins
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Archway of Innovation
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Fomori Vault
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Buried Ruin
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Tower
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Mine
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Workshop
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Vault
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Factory
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Factory
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Three Tree City
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Opal
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Talisman of Progress
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Lotus Petal
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Azorius Signet
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-34%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Grim Monolith
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
The Aetherspark
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Basalt Monolith
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Skyclave Relic
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
White Auracite
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Tundra
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Sea of Clouds
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Razortide Bridge
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Glacial Fortress
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Meticulous Archive
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Deserted Beach
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Prairie Stream
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-31%synergy
Misty Rainforest
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Azorius Chancery
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Spire of Industry
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Arid Mesa
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Marsh Flats
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Windswept Heath
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Seachrome Coast
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Cave
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Nimbus Maze
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-35%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-26%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Gate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Power Depot
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Glimmervoid
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy