Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Budget Core

Mendicant Core, Guidelight
Rank #118
99decks
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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Voyager Quickwelder
80%inclusion79 decks99 decks
71%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
59%inclusion58 decks99 decks
57%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
58%inclusion57 decks99 decks
56%synergy
Memory Guardian
56%inclusion55 decks99 decks
54%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
58%inclusion57 decks99 decks
54%synergy
Voyage Home
57%inclusion56 decks99 decks
49%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
49%inclusion49 decks99 decks
48%synergy
Diversion Unit
47%inclusion47 decks99 decks
45%synergy
Nesting Bot
47%inclusion47 decks99 decks
45%synergy
Hulldrifter
44%inclusion44 decks99 decks
43%synergy
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Foundry Inspector
57%inclusion56 decks99 decks
43%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
49%inclusion49 decks99 decks
39%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
46%inclusion46 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Perilous Snare
44%inclusion44 decks99 decks
43%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
42%inclusion42 decks99 decks
28%synergy
Organic Extinction
42%inclusion42 decks99 decks
34%synergy
Master of Etherium
41%inclusion41 decks99 decks
35%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
36%inclusion36 decks99 decks
28%synergy
Thought Monitor
36%inclusion36 decks99 decks
28%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
35%inclusion35 decks99 decks
24%synergy
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Sai, Master Thopterist
34%inclusion34 decks99 decks
24%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
32%inclusion32 decks99 decks
28%synergy
Interface Ace
31%inclusion31 decks99 decks
29%synergy
Steel Overseer
31%inclusion31 decks99 decks
27%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
30%inclusion30 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
27%synergy
Silver Myr
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Research Thief
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
24%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
26%synergy
Shimmer Myr
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
25%synergy
Gingerbrute
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Bronze Guardian
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Whirler Rogue
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Gold Myr
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Walking Sarcophagus
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Gearseeker Serpent
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Camera Launcher
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Aetherjacket
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Spikeshell Harrier
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Transit Mage
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Swooping Lookout
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Ticket Tortoise
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Filigree Attendant
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Rook Turret
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Burnished Hart
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Wreck Remover
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Silver Raven
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Meteor Golem
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Digsite Engineer
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Fugitive Droid
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Nimble Thopterist
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Slick Imitator
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Valkyrie Aerial Unit
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Network Disruptor
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
11%synergy
K-9, Mark I
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Mechan Assembler
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Marketback Walker
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Negate
32%inclusion32 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Dispatch
31%inclusion31 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
-44%synergy
Bounce Off
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Spectral Interference
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Path to Exile
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
-35%synergy
Spell Pierce
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Reality Heist
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Ride's End
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Scour for Scrap
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Disruption Protocol
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Counterspell
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
-43%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
-20%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
-5%synergy
Gallant Strike
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Aetherize
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Lightshield Parry
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
-19%synergy
Run Away Together
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Opt
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Cerebral Download
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
-6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
-32%synergy
Essence Scatter
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Access Denied
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Cancel
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Trip Up
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Masterful Replication
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Divert Disaster
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Desculpting Blast
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Machine Over Matter
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Tune Up
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
24%synergy
Dance of the Manse
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
19%synergy
One with the Machine
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Collision Course
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Stall Out
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
9%synergy
March of Progress
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
-5%synergy
Enter the Enigma
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Roadside Blowout
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Time Wipe
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
-5%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Trade the Helm
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Fumigate
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Guidelight Matrix
34%inclusion34 decks99 decks
33%synergy
Salvation Engine
32%inclusion32 decks99 decks
26%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
31%inclusion31 decks99 decks
27%synergy
Repurposing Bay
30%inclusion30 decks99 decks
27%synergy
Aether Syphon
29%inclusion29 decks99 decks
28%synergy
Broadcast Rambler
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
27%synergy
Rover Blades
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Midnight Mangler
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Bident of Thassa
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
-6%synergy
Spotcycle Scouter
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Air Response Unit
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Forge
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Nettlecyst
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Alacrian Armory
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Detention Chariot
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Possession Engine
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Sculpting Steel
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Rangers' Refueler
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Manifold Key
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Thopter Shop
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Mechtitan Core
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
6%synergy
The Lunar Whale
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Skybox Ferry
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Armor
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Skyseer's Chariot
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Cloud Key
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Valor's Flagship
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Mandibular Kite
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Scrap Compactor
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Zephyr Boots
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Weatherlight
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Golem Foundry
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Fireshrieker
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Key to the City
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Lifecraft Engine
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
7%synergy
The Seriema
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Lightwheel Enhancements
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Mechanized Production
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Efficient Construction
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Flood the Engine
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Tempered Steel
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Roadside Assistance
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
11%synergy
All That Glitters
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Tractor Beam
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Aqueous Form
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Avishkar Raceway
40%inclusion40 decks99 decks
38%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
39%inclusion39 decks99 decks
33%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
39%inclusion39 decks99 decks
35%synergy
Seat of the Synod
33%inclusion33 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Reef Roads
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
25%synergy
Country Roads
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Den
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Buried Ruin
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Archway of Innovation
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Mech Hangar
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-43%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
65%inclusion64 decks99 decks
-22%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion60 decks99 decks
-23%synergy
Azorius Signet
46%inclusion46 decks99 decks
-11%synergy
Starting Column
34%inclusion34 decks99 decks
33%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
-25%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
10%synergy
White Auracite
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Hedron Archive
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Worn Powerstone
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Sky Diamond
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
-18%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
-32%synergy
Blitzball
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Lens
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion99 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion99 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
67%inclusion66 decks99 decks
-19%synergy
Tranquil Cove
56%inclusion55 decks99 decks
37%synergy
Razortide Bridge
47%inclusion47 decks99 decks
33%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
40%inclusion40 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Prairie Stream
38%inclusion38 decks99 decks
-27%synergy
Port Town
37%inclusion37 decks99 decks
-10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
35%inclusion35 decks99 decks
-27%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
32%inclusion32 decks99 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
-11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
-8%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
-26%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Scene of the Crime
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
-8%synergy
Power Depot
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Night Market
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Abandoned Campground
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
-7%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
-6%synergy
North Pole Gates
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Meandering River
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Seachrome Coast
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-10%synergy