Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Expensive 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?
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Ancient Den
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
81%synergy
Seat of the Synod
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
76%synergy
Foundry Inspector
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
69%synergy
Urza's Saga
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
68%synergy
Thought Monitor
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Voyage Home
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Dispatch
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Sculpting Steel
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Cloud Key
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Fabricate
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Bronze Guardian
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Smothering Tithe
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Mana Vault
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Ancient Tomb
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
38%synergy
The One Ring
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Rhystic Study
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Grim Monolith
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Creatures
Illustrious Wanderglyph
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Metalworker
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Research Thief
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Scrap Trawler
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
K-9, Mark I
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Diversion Unit
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Master of Etherium
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Steel Overseer
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Master Transmuter
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Shimmer Myr
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Fugitive Droid
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Gingerbrute
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Walking Ballista
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
The Reality Chip
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Nesting Bot
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Swooping Lookout
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Palladium Myr
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Gold Myr
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Spellskite
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Rook Turret
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Silver Raven
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Silver Myr
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Swan Song
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Whir of Invention
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Desynchronization
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-21%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Force of Will
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Stubborn Denial
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Chain of Vapor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Clever Concealment
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Silence
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Cyber Conversion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Get Lost
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Reality Heist
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Organic Extinction
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Farewell
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Transmute Artifact
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Manse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Combat Tutorial
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Unwinding Clock
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Repurposing Bay
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Twinning Staff
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Nettlecyst
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Manifold Key
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Forge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Imposter Mech
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Cryogen Relic
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Salvation Engine
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Perilous Snare
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Bident of Thassa
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Voltaic Key
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Lotus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Clock of Omens
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Forsaken Monument
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Hulldrifter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Winged Boots
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mirrorworks
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Phoenix Down
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
The Endstone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Remora
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Tempered Steel
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Efficient Construction
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Mechanized Production
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Artificer Class
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
All That Glitters
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Teleportation Circle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
56%synergy
Inventors' Fair
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Treasure Vault
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Fomori Vault
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Archway of Innovation
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Buried Ruin
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
73%synergy
Talisman of Progress
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Mox Amber
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Azorius Signet
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Basalt Monolith
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Coveted Jewel
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Thran Dynamo
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Mox Diamond
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
White Auracite
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Island
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Flooded Strand
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Plains
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Tundra
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Glacial Fortress
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Razortide Bridge
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Deserted Beach
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Spire of Industry
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Scalding Tarn
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Meticulous Archive
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Prismatic Vista
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Misty Rainforest
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Prairie Stream
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-32%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Gate
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Seachrome Coast
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Nimbus Maze
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-34%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Glimmervoid
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Power Depot
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-29%synergy
Starting Town
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy