Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

Mendicant Core, Guidelight
Rank #120
145decks
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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37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
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7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
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3%synergy
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2%synergy
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Voyager Quickwelder
88%inclusion127 decks145 decks
79%synergy
Voyage Home
78%inclusion113 decks145 decks
70%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
64%inclusion93 decks145 decks
58%synergy
Foundry Inspector
71%inclusion103 decks145 decks
57%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
64%inclusion93 decks145 decks
54%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
54%inclusion78 decks145 decks
50%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
61%inclusion88 decks145 decks
50%synergy
Nesting Bot
52%inclusion76 decks145 decks
50%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
63%inclusion92 decks145 decks
49%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
52%inclusion76 decks145 decks
48%synergy
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Thought Monitor
54%inclusion79 decks145 decks
47%synergy
Organic Extinction
54%inclusion78 decks145 decks
45%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
53%inclusion77 decks145 decks
45%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
52%inclusion75 decks145 decks
27%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
51%inclusion74 decks145 decks
-18%synergy
Thoughtcast
50%inclusion72 decks145 decks
41%synergy
Master of Etherium
49%inclusion71 decks145 decks
43%synergy
Diversion Unit
49%inclusion71 decks145 decks
47%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
47%inclusion68 decks145 decks
45%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
46%inclusion67 decks145 decks
36%synergy
Creatures
Bronze Guardian
46%inclusion67 decks145 decks
41%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
46%inclusion66 decks145 decks
43%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
44%inclusion64 decks145 decks
40%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
41%inclusion59 decks145 decks
30%synergy
Steel Overseer
40%inclusion58 decks145 decks
36%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
39%inclusion57 decks145 decks
38%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
39%inclusion57 decks145 decks
28%synergy
Memory Guardian
37%inclusion53 decks145 decks
35%synergy
Gingerbrute
35%inclusion51 decks145 decks
33%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
32%inclusion46 decks145 decks
27%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
31%inclusion45 decks145 decks
22%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
30%inclusion44 decks145 decks
20%synergy
Research Thief
29%inclusion42 decks145 decks
24%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
28%inclusion41 decks145 decks
27%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
26%inclusion38 decks145 decks
23%synergy
Interface Ace
25%inclusion36 decks145 decks
22%synergy
Silver Raven
23%inclusion34 decks145 decks
22%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
23%inclusion34 decks145 decks
21%synergy
Shimmer Myr
23%inclusion34 decks145 decks
19%synergy
Transit Mage
23%inclusion34 decks145 decks
22%synergy
Silver Myr
23%inclusion33 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
22%inclusion32 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Whirler Rogue
22%inclusion32 decks145 decks
17%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
22%inclusion32 decks145 decks
18%synergy
K-9, Mark I
21%inclusion31 decks145 decks
19%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
20%inclusion29 decks145 decks
17%synergy
Digsite Engineer
20%inclusion29 decks145 decks
18%synergy
Gold Myr
19%inclusion28 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
19%inclusion28 decks145 decks
18%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
19%inclusion27 decks145 decks
17%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
18%inclusion26 decks145 decks
16%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
18%inclusion26 decks145 decks
15%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
17%inclusion25 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Swooping Lookout
17%inclusion24 decks145 decks
16%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
17%inclusion24 decks145 decks
15%synergy
Emissary Escort
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
14%inclusion21 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
13%inclusion19 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Scrap Trawler
13%inclusion19 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
13%inclusion19 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Filigree Attendant
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Aetherjacket
12%inclusion17 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter
12%inclusion17 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Trophy Mage
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Burnished Hart
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Mechan Assembler
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Marketback Walker
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
42%inclusion61 decks145 decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion58 decks145 decks
-13%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion57 decks145 decks
-15%synergy
Spectral Interference
24%inclusion35 decks145 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion34 decks145 decks
-3%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion34 decks145 decks
-5%synergy
Bounce Off
21%inclusion31 decks145 decks
20%synergy
Scour for Scrap
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion26 decks145 decks
-13%synergy
Spell Pierce
17%inclusion24 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
16%inclusion23 decks145 decks
-22%synergy
Desynchronization
16%inclusion23 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
15%inclusion22 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Reality Heist
13%inclusion19 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Whir of Invention
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
-16%synergy
Cerebral Download
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Ride's End
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
-7%synergy
Disruption Protocol
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Access Denied
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
-1%synergy
Masterful Replication
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Gallant Strike
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Disorder in the Court
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Refute
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Lightshield Parry
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Tune Up
25%inclusion36 decks145 decks
24%synergy
Dance of the Manse
19%inclusion28 decks145 decks
13%synergy
One with the Machine
17%inclusion25 decks145 decks
16%synergy
Stock Up
14%inclusion21 decks145 decks
12%synergy
March of Progress
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Fabricate
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
2%synergy
Collision Course
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
-17%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
-3%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Stall Out
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Reverse Engineer
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Enter the Enigma
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Time Wipe
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
-7%synergy
Anchor to Reality
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Universal Surveillance
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Salvation Engine
41%inclusion59 decks145 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion59 decks145 decks
15%synergy
Repurposing Bay
38%inclusion55 decks145 decks
35%synergy
Perilous Snare
36%inclusion52 decks145 decks
34%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
28%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
31%inclusion45 decks145 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Forge
30%inclusion43 decks145 decks
24%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
28%inclusion40 decks145 decks
23%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
28%inclusion40 decks145 decks
25%synergy
Hulldrifter
26%inclusion37 decks145 decks
24%synergy
Cloud Key
21%inclusion30 decks145 decks
16%synergy
Bident of Thassa
21%inclusion30 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
20%inclusion29 decks145 decks
19%synergy
Sculpting Steel
19%inclusion27 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Aether Syphon
19%inclusion27 decks145 decks
18%synergy
Nettlecyst
18%inclusion26 decks145 decks
15%synergy
Alacrian Armory
17%inclusion25 decks145 decks
16%synergy
Cryogen Relic
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
15%inclusion22 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Broadcast Rambler
14%inclusion21 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Midnight Mangler
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Rover Blades
13%inclusion19 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Possession Engine
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Detention Chariot
12%inclusion17 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
-9%synergy
Spotcycle Scouter
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Air Response Unit
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Manifold Key
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Lotus
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Valor's Flagship
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Insight Engine
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Parhelion II
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
2%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
-4%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
2%synergy
Panharmonicon
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
-3%synergy
Rangers' Refueler
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Skyseer's Chariot
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Semblance Anvil
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Celestial Armor
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Mechtitan Core
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
28%inclusion41 decks145 decks
23%synergy
Efficient Construction
28%inclusion41 decks145 decks
25%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
24%inclusion35 decks145 decks
18%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Tempered Steel
13%inclusion19 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Flood the Engine
13%inclusion19 decks145 decks
13%synergy
All That Glitters
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
-19%synergy
Roadside Assistance
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Aqueous Form
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
1%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
61%inclusion88 decks145 decks
45%synergy
Ancient Den
52%inclusion75 decks145 decks
37%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
46%inclusion67 decks145 decks
36%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
46%inclusion66 decks145 decks
43%synergy
Archway of Innovation
28%inclusion41 decks145 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion37 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
23%inclusion34 decks145 decks
16%synergy
Reef Roads
23%inclusion33 decks145 decks
21%synergy
Country Roads
20%inclusion29 decks145 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion27 decks145 decks
-30%synergy
Academy Ruins
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Vault
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Mech Hangar
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion127 decks145 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion115 decks145 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
41%inclusion59 decks145 decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Signet
40%inclusion58 decks145 decks
-17%synergy
Starting Column
24%inclusion35 decks145 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion34 decks145 decks
-19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion30 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion25 decks145 decks
-9%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
13%inclusion19 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Clock
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
-17%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
2%synergy
White Auracite
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Cluestone
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Locket
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Cargo Ship
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion145 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion145 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion114 decks145 decks
-7%synergy
Razortide Bridge
57%inclusion82 decks145 decks
42%synergy
Prairie Stream
54%inclusion79 decks145 decks
-11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
52%inclusion76 decks145 decks
-10%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
50%inclusion72 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Port Town
43%inclusion62 decks145 decks
-4%synergy
Tranquil Cove
43%inclusion62 decks145 decks
24%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
41%inclusion60 decks145 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
34%inclusion49 decks145 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
32%inclusion47 decks145 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion44 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
25%inclusion36 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
25%inclusion36 decks145 decks
17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion35 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
23%inclusion34 decks145 decks
20%synergy
Deserted Beach
17%inclusion25 decks145 decks
-22%synergy
Night Market
17%inclusion24 decks145 decks
16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion22 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Power Depot
14%inclusion21 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion21 decks145 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
-6%synergy
Thriving Isle
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
-6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
-39%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
0%synergy
Abandoned Campground
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
-20%synergy
Mystic Gate
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
-17%synergy
Thriving Heath
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Scene of the Crime
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
4%synergy