Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Upgraded Affinity

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
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Fugitive Droid
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Dome
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Krang, Master Mind
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Muraganda Raceway
80%inclusion60 decks75 decks
74%synergy
Thought Monitor
79%inclusion59 decks75 decks
71%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
85%inclusion64 decks75 decks
71%synergy
Foundry Inspector
84%inclusion63 decks75 decks
70%synergy
Voyage Home
75%inclusion56 decks75 decks
67%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
75%inclusion56 decks75 decks
66%synergy
Seat of the Synod
80%inclusion60 decks75 decks
64%synergy
Ancient Den
79%inclusion59 decks75 decks
64%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
72%inclusion54 decks75 decks
64%synergy
Thoughtcast
72%inclusion54 decks75 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion54 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Dispatch
69%inclusion52 decks75 decks
57%synergy
Organic Extinction
68%inclusion51 decks75 decks
59%synergy
Esper Sentinel
64%inclusion48 decks75 decks
42%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
63%inclusion47 decks75 decks
38%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
61%inclusion46 decks75 decks
51%synergy
Mystic Forge
60%inclusion45 decks75 decks
54%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
57%inclusion43 decks75 decks
48%synergy
Desynchronization
57%inclusion43 decks75 decks
53%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
56%inclusion42 decks75 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-12%synergy
Rhystic Study
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-18%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-17%synergy
Creatures
Gingerbrute
53%inclusion40 decks75 decks
51%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
53%inclusion40 decks75 decks
49%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
43%synergy
Bronze Guardian
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
45%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
40%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
39%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
39%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
43%synergy
Nesting Bot
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
40%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
36%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
36%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
37%synergy
Master of Etherium
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
30%synergy
K-9, Mark I
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Steel Overseer
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Research Thief
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
29%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
29%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Silver Myr
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Gold Myr
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Diversion Unit
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Memory Guardian
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Silver Raven
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Shimmer Myr
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Whirler Rogue
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
13%synergy
The Reality Chip
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Scrap Trawler
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Digsite Engineer
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Master Transmuter
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Palladium Myr
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
-11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
-10%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Whir of Invention
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Reality Heist
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
Scour for Scrap
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Stubborn Denial
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Masterful Replication
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Negate
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-21%synergy
Aetherize
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Mirrorform
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Hindering Light
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
29%synergy
Dance of the Manse
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Enter the Enigma
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
11%synergy
March of Progress
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-16%synergy
One with the Machine
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Open the Vaults
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Reverse Engineer
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Redress Fate
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Simulacrum Synthesizer
56%inclusion42 decks75 decks
51%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Cloud Key
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
47%synergy
Salvation Engine
49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
43%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Sculpting Steel
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
37%synergy
Repurposing Bay
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Unwinding Clock
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Perilous Snare
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Nettlecyst
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Twinning Staff
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Bident of Thassa
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Forge
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Cryogen Relic
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Manifold Key
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Moonsilver Key
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Scourglass
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Zephyr Boots
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Aether Syphon
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Mirrorworks
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Welding Jar
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Forsaken Monument
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Braided Net
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Transmutation Font
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Efficient Construction
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Tempered Steel
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Artificer Class
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-18%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
68%inclusion51 decks75 decks
57%synergy
Academy Ruins
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
40%synergy
Archway of Innovation
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
43%synergy
Inventors' Fair
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
39%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
44%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Buried Ruin
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Treasure Vault
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
33%synergy
Urza's Saga
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Fomori Vault
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
-26%synergy
Monumental Henge
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Tower
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Mine
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion71 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion60 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
-17%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
-10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
20%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
20%synergy
The Aetherspark
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Clock
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Starting Column
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Skyclave Relic
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion74 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion74 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion70 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Razortide Bridge
79%inclusion59 decks75 decks
65%synergy
Glacial Fortress
77%inclusion58 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
63%inclusion47 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
61%inclusion46 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Prairie Stream
57%inclusion43 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
Deserted Beach
53%inclusion40 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Sea of Clouds
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Spire of Industry
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Port Town
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
-15%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Gate
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
-11%synergy
Meticulous Archive
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
19%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
-18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Nimbus Maze
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Power Depot
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Seachrome Coast
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Tundra
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Glimmervoid
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-10%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-2%synergy