Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - 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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Erode
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Page, Loose Leaf
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
87%inclusion208 decks240 decks
71%synergy
Voyage Home
77%inclusion185 decks239 decks
70%synergy
Ancient Den
83%inclusion200 decks240 decks
69%synergy
Thought Monitor
76%inclusion182 decks240 decks
68%synergy
Foundry Inspector
81%inclusion195 decks240 decks
68%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
73%inclusion176 decks240 decks
67%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
81%inclusion195 decks240 decks
67%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
75%inclusion178 decks238 decks
66%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
70%inclusion167 decks240 decks
62%synergy
Organic Extinction
65%inclusion157 decks240 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion167 decks240 decks
1%synergy
Thoughtcast
65%inclusion157 decks240 decks
56%synergy
Dispatch
65%inclusion156 decks240 decks
52%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
64%inclusion154 decks240 decks
53%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
57%inclusion136 decks240 decks
47%synergy
Esper Sentinel
54%inclusion129 decks240 decks
32%synergy
Bronze Guardian
53%inclusion128 decks240 decks
48%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
53%inclusion128 decks240 decks
44%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
51%inclusion122 decks240 decks
26%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
51%inclusion122 decks240 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion54 decks240 decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion51 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion36 decks240 decks
-1%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion32 decks240 decks
-10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion30 decks240 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
11%inclusion27 decks240 decks
-11%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion25 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.5%inclusion18 decks240 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
7.5%inclusion18 decks240 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Metamorph
50%inclusion120 decks240 decks
41%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
50%inclusion119 decks240 decks
38%synergy
Gingerbrute
45%inclusion108 decks240 decks
43%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
43%inclusion102 decks240 decks
34%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
42%inclusion101 decks239 decks
34%synergy
Master of Etherium
42%inclusion101 decks240 decks
36%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
42%inclusion101 decks240 decks
37%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
39%inclusion93 decks240 decks
35%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
38%inclusion91 decks240 decks
32%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
38%inclusion90 decks240 decks
26%synergy
K-9, Mark I
36%inclusion86 decks240 decks
34%synergy
Steel Overseer
35%inclusion85 decks240 decks
31%synergy
Research Thief
35%inclusion83 decks240 decks
30%synergy
Nesting Bot
33%inclusion78 decks239 decks
30%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
32%inclusion77 decks240 decks
31%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
32%inclusion76 decks240 decks
22%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
31%inclusion75 decks240 decks
29%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
28%inclusion68 decks240 decks
24%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
28%inclusion67 decks238 decks
26%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
28%inclusion67 decks239 decks
25%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
28%inclusion67 decks240 decks
26%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
28%inclusion66 decks240 decks
24%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
27%inclusion64 decks240 decks
24%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
25%inclusion60 decks240 decks
22%synergy
Diversion Unit
24%inclusion58 decks239 decks
22%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
23%inclusion56 decks240 decks
22%synergy
Silver Myr
23%inclusion54 decks240 decks
14%synergy
Scrap Trawler
23%inclusion54 decks240 decks
20%synergy
Gold Myr
22%inclusion52 decks240 decks
14%synergy
Digsite Engineer
22%inclusion52 decks240 decks
19%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
21%inclusion51 decks240 decks
19%synergy
Shimmer Myr
20%inclusion49 decks240 decks
16%synergy
Memory Guardian
20%inclusion48 decks238 decks
19%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
20%inclusion48 decks240 decks
15%synergy
Fugitive Droid
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Silver Raven
20%inclusion47 decks240 decks
18%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
20%inclusion47 decks240 decks
17%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
20%inclusion47 decks240 decks
17%synergy
The Reality Chip
19%inclusion46 decks240 decks
13%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
18%inclusion44 decks240 decks
17%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
18%inclusion42 decks240 decks
14%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
17%inclusion41 decks240 decks
15%synergy
Swooping Lookout
16%inclusion39 decks240 decks
15%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
16%inclusion39 decks240 decks
15%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
16%inclusion39 decks240 decks
15%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
16%inclusion38 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Master Transmuter
16%inclusion38 decks240 decks
13%synergy
Whirler Rogue
15%inclusion37 decks240 decks
10%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
15%inclusion37 decks240 decks
14%synergy
Palladium Myr
14%inclusion34 decks240 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Desynchronization
46%inclusion111 decks240 decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion110 decks240 decks
-7%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion92 decks240 decks
-16%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion68 decks240 decks
-10%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion60 decks240 decks
-6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion56 decks240 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion47 decks240 decks
-6%synergy
Whir of Invention
19%inclusion46 decks240 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion46 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Reality Heist
19%inclusion45 decks240 decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion38 decks240 decks
0%synergy
Scour for Scrap
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion37 decks240 decks
-2%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion35 decks240 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion35 decks240 decks
-1%synergy
Access Denied
10%inclusion24 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion23 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.8%inclusion21 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.5%inclusion18 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
7.1%inclusion17 decks240 decks
-1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.1%inclusion17 decks240 decks
1%synergy
Masterful Replication
6.7%inclusion16 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.8%inclusion14 decks240 decks
0%synergy
Stubborn Denial
5.4%inclusion13 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.4%inclusion13 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
5.4%inclusion13 decks240 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Will
5.4%inclusion13 decks240 decks
-3%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
5.0%inclusion12 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
36%inclusion86 decks240 decks
25%synergy
Dance of the Manse
23%inclusion55 decks240 decks
17%synergy
March of Progress
16%inclusion39 decks240 decks
14%synergy
One with the Machine
12%inclusion29 decks240 decks
10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion25 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
10%inclusion24 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion23 decks240 decks
-18%synergy
Enter the Enigma
9.2%inclusion22 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
8.4%inclusion20 decks239 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
7.5%inclusion18 decks240 decks
-7%synergy
Universal Surveillance
5.8%inclusion14 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Tune Up
5.4%inclusion13 decks239 decks
4%synergy
Reverse Engineer
5.4%inclusion13 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Slip Through Space
5.0%inclusion12 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Season of Weaving
5.0%inclusion12 decks240 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
49%inclusion117 decks240 decks
43%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
47%inclusion113 decks240 decks
42%synergy
Sculpting Steel
42%inclusion100 decks240 decks
36%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
41%inclusion99 decks240 decks
36%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
40%inclusion53 decks131 decks
37%synergy
Cloud Key
39%inclusion94 decks240 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion89 decks240 decks
17%synergy
Salvation Engine
37%inclusion88 decks238 decks
30%synergy
Unwinding Clock
36%inclusion87 decks240 decks
26%synergy
Repurposing Bay
29%inclusion70 decks240 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion64 decks240 decks
1%synergy
Nettlecyst
26%inclusion62 decks240 decks
23%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion61 decks239 decks
23%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
23%inclusion55 decks240 decks
21%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion54 decks240 decks
16%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
23%inclusion54 decks240 decks
19%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
21%inclusion51 decks239 decks
19%synergy
Perilous Snare
21%inclusion51 decks239 decks
20%synergy
Bident of Thassa
21%inclusion50 decks240 decks
11%synergy
Twinning Staff
18%inclusion43 decks240 decks
17%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
17%inclusion40 decks240 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Forge
15%inclusion37 decks240 decks
13%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
12%inclusion29 decks240 decks
10%synergy
Manifold Key
12%inclusion28 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion26 decks240 decks
3%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
10%inclusion25 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion23 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Cryogen Relic
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.3%inclusion20 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Scourglass
7.9%inclusion19 decks240 decks
8%synergy
Winged Boots
7.5%inclusion18 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Mirrorworks
7.5%inclusion18 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.7%inclusion16 decks240 decks
-4%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
6.7%inclusion16 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
6.7%inclusion16 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.7%inclusion16 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.7%inclusion16 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Mechtitan Core
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
-1%synergy
Coin of Mastery
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.8%inclusion14 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
5.8%inclusion14 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
5.8%inclusion14 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
5.4%inclusion13 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
5.4%inclusion13 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
5.4%inclusion13 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Hulldrifter
5.4%inclusion13 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Aether Syphon
5.0%inclusion12 decks239 decks
4%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
5.0%inclusion12 decks240 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Efficient Construction
31%inclusion75 decks240 decks
28%synergy
Mechanized Production
29%inclusion69 decks240 decks
23%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
15%inclusion36 decks240 decks
12%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
14%inclusion34 decks239 decks
9%synergy
Artificer Class
13%inclusion31 decks240 decks
10%synergy
Tempered Steel
13%inclusion31 decks240 decks
11%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion26 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion24 decks240 decks
-6%synergy
Propaganda
9.2%inclusion22 decks240 decks
-17%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.8%inclusion14 decks240 decks
-5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.0%inclusion12 decks240 decks
-19%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
23%inclusion32 decks138 decks
20%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
7.9%inclusion19 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
5.8%inclusion14 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
65%inclusion157 decks240 decks
55%synergy
Academy Ruins
50%inclusion119 decks240 decks
38%synergy
Archway of Innovation
49%inclusion117 decks240 decks
41%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
48%inclusion114 decks240 decks
43%synergy
Inventors' Fair
39%inclusion94 decks240 decks
30%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
37%inclusion49 decks132 decks
32%synergy
Buried Ruin
34%inclusion81 decks240 decks
26%synergy
Urza's Saga
30%inclusion73 decks240 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion71 decks240 decks
15%synergy
Treasure Vault
28%inclusion66 decks240 decks
25%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
26%inclusion63 decks240 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion62 decks240 decks
-23%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion56 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
20%inclusion48 decks240 decks
17%synergy
Fomori Vault
19%inclusion46 decks240 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion37 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
12%inclusion28 decks240 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Tower
9.2%inclusion22 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Mine
9.2%inclusion22 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
8.3%inclusion20 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion221 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion191 decks240 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
49%inclusion118 decks240 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
45%inclusion109 decks240 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion72 decks240 decks
-12%synergy
Thran Dynamo
30%inclusion71 decks240 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion70 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion57 decks240 decks
-5%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
22%inclusion53 decks240 decks
19%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
22%inclusion52 decks240 decks
17%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion40 decks240 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion35 decks240 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion33 decks240 decks
6%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion31 decks240 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion29 decks240 decks
-3%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
12%inclusion29 decks240 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion27 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Hedron Archive
10%inclusion24 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.3%inclusion20 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Starting Column
8.3%inclusion20 decks240 decks
7%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.9%inclusion19 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
7.1%inclusion17 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.8%inclusion14 decks240 decks
1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.8%inclusion14 decks240 decks
1%synergy
White Auracite
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.0%inclusion12 decks240 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion232 decks240 decks
1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion230 decks240 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion217 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Razortide Bridge
76%inclusion183 decks240 decks
62%synergy
Glacial Fortress
68%inclusion162 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
56%inclusion135 decks240 decks
9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
54%inclusion129 decks240 decks
10%synergy
Prairie Stream
52%inclusion125 decks240 decks
-14%synergy
Deserted Beach
43%inclusion104 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
42%inclusion101 decks240 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
39%inclusion93 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
38%inclusion92 decks240 decks
12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
32%inclusion76 decks240 decks
-4%synergy
Spire of Industry
30%inclusion72 decks240 decks
22%synergy
Port Town
30%inclusion71 decks240 decks
-17%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
28%inclusion67 decks240 decks
8%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
27%inclusion65 decks240 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion64 decks240 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Gate
26%inclusion62 decks240 decks
2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
22%inclusion53 decks240 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion53 decks240 decks
-16%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion51 decks240 decks
-15%synergy
Power Depot
20%inclusion49 decks240 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion46 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion45 decks240 decks
0%synergy
Seachrome Coast
18%inclusion42 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion37 decks240 decks
-6%synergy
Nimbus Maze
13%inclusion32 decks240 decks
-9%synergy
Tundra
12%inclusion28 decks240 decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion27 decks240 decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion24 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.3%inclusion20 decks240 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.3%inclusion20 decks240 decks
-7%synergy
Scene of the Crime
8.3%inclusion20 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.9%inclusion19 decks240 decks
-8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.1%inclusion17 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.1%inclusion17 decks240 decks
-7%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.1%inclusion17 decks240 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.7%inclusion16 decks240 decks
-4%synergy
Glimmervoid
6.7%inclusion16 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.8%inclusion14 decks240 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.0%inclusion12 decks240 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.0%inclusion12 decks240 decks
-3%synergy