Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

Mendicant Core, Guidelight
Rank #118
41decks
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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Etherium Sculptor
88%inclusion36 decks41 decks
73%synergy
Urza's Saga
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
69%synergy
Ancient Den
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
68%synergy
Seat of the Synod
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
67%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
67%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
64%synergy
Esper Sentinel
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
63%synergy
Cloud Key
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
59%synergy
Mystic Forge
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
58%synergy
Foundry Inspector
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
57%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
57%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
47%synergy
Thought Monitor
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
48%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
49%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Sculpting Steel
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Fabricate
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Unwinding Clock
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
75%synergy
Mana Vault
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
72%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
63%synergy
Ancient Tomb
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
68%synergy
Smothering Tithe
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
49%synergy
Rhystic Study
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
50%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
56%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
49%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
65%synergy
Grim Monolith
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
51%synergy
Creatures
Kappa Cannoneer
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
44%synergy
Walking Ballista
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Bronze Guardian
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
27%synergy
The Reality Chip
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Scrap Trawler
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Master of Etherium
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Metalworker
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Spellskite
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Fugitive Droid
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Myr Retriever
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Displacer Kitten
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Gingerbrute
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
K-9, Mark I
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Shimmer Myr
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Lodestone Golem
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Research Thief
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Donatello, Gadget Master
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Dome
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Diversion Unit
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Force of Will
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Teferi's Protection
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Mana Drain
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Whir of Invention
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Dispatch
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Dovin's Veto
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Negation
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
-24%synergy
Flusterstorm
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Silence
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-27%synergy
Pact of Negation
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Mystical Tutor
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Desynchronization
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Scour for Scrap
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-16%synergy
Chain of Vapor
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Brain Freeze
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-16%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Intuition
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Permission Denied
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Voyage Home
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Organic Extinction
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Transmute Artifact
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Reshape
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Dance of the Manse
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
8%synergy
One with the Machine
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-20%synergy
Windfall
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
March of Progress
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Manifold Key
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Repurposing Bay
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Imposter Mech
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Semblance Anvil
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Forge
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Isochron Scepter
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
12%synergy
Voltaic Key
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Portable Hole
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Clock of Omens
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Lotus
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Salvation Engine
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Twinning Staff
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Perilous Snare
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Buster Sword
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Insight Engine
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Nettlecyst
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Defense Grid
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Forsaken Monument
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Winged Boots
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Mirrorworks
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Blind Obedience
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Mechanized Production
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Artificer Class
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Copy Artifact
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Anointed Procession
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Counterbalance
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Efficient Construction
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
56%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
55%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
39%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
58%inclusion11 decks19 decks
52%synergy
Inventors' Fair
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
47%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Fomori Vault
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Archway of Innovation
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
-19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Treasure Vault
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Tower
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Mine
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Workshop
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion40 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
77%synergy
Talisman of Progress
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
56%synergy
Lotus Petal
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
53%synergy
Mox Diamond
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
48%synergy
Chrome Mox
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
39%synergy
Azorius Signet
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
-16%synergy
Basalt Monolith
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-18%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Thran Dynamo
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
The Aetherspark
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
88%inclusion36 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Island
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Flooded Strand
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Tundra
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
60%synergy
Plains
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
-22%synergy
Sea of Clouds
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Misty Rainforest
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
49%synergy
Meticulous Archive
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Razortide Bridge
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Polluted Delta
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Scalding Tarn
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
39%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Arid Mesa
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Marsh Flats
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Spire of Industry
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Mana Confluence
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Glacial Fortress
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-36%synergy
Windswept Heath
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
20%synergy
City of Brass
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
23%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Gate
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Urza's Cave
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-21%synergy
Nimbus Maze
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Deserted Beach
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-25%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-35%synergy
Prairie Stream
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-54%synergy
Seachrome Coast
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-27%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Starting Town
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-30%synergy