Crime Novelist
Thopter Foundry
Sword of the Meek

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
All permanents on the battlefield.
1 available

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Activate Thopter Foundry by paying 1 and sacrificing Sword of the Meek.
2
Crime Novelist triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on it and adding .
3
Resolve the Thopter Foundry ability, creating a 1/1 Thopter artifact creature token and causing you to gain 1 life.
4
When the Thopter enters the battlefield, Sword of the Meek triggers, returning Sword of the Meek from your graveyard to the battlefield attached to the Thopter.
5
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite creature tokens
Infinite ETB
Infinite lifegain
Infinite lifegain triggers
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Breya, Etherium Shaper
4.3%inclusion791 decks18.6K decks
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
0.9%inclusion31 decks3.51K decks
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
0.3%inclusion4 decks1.44K decks
Urtet, Remnant of Memnarch
0.0%inclusion4 decks14.9K decks
Garth One-Eye
0.0%inclusion2 decks4.71K decks
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Tymna the Weaver
0.0%inclusion2 decks9.82K decks
Child of Alara
0.0%inclusion2 decks8.54K decks
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
0.8%inclusion2 decks236 decks
Azlask, the Swelling Scourge
0.0%inclusion1 decks12.8K decks
Cecily, Haunted Mage // Othelm, Sigardian Outcast
0.0%inclusion1 decks2.12K decks
Kenrith, the Returned King
0.0%inclusion1 decks27K decks
Cecily, Haunted Mage // Sophina, Spearsage Deserter
0.1%inclusion1 decks847 decks
Esika, God of the Tree
0.0%inclusion1 decks21.3K decks
New Cards
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
4.7%inclusion4 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
2.3%inclusion2 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Airbender Ascension
2.1%inclusion2 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
1.2%inclusion1 decks86 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sai, Master Thopterist
76%inclusion644 decks843 decks
73%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
74%inclusion625 decks843 decks
68%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
69%inclusion584 decks843 decks
65%synergy
Seat of the Synod
71%inclusion602 decks843 decks
65%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
69%inclusion585 decks843 decks
64%synergy
Time Sieve
65%inclusion548 decks843 decks
62%synergy
Vault of Whispers
64%inclusion542 decks843 decks
60%synergy
Great Furnace
65%inclusion550 decks843 decks
59%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
59%inclusion501 decks843 decks
59%synergy
Skullclamp
69%inclusion584 decks843 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion492 decks843 decks
-3%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
58%inclusion489 decks843 decks
57%synergy
Foundry Inspector
57%inclusion482 decks843 decks
53%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
56%inclusion398 decks711 decks
51%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
56%inclusion468 decks843 decks
52%synergy
Scrap Trawler
55%inclusion462 decks843 decks
53%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
54%inclusion459 decks843 decks
52%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
53%inclusion451 decks843 decks
48%synergy
Marionette Master
53%inclusion445 decks843 decks
50%synergy
Myr Retriever
52%inclusion440 decks843 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
37%inclusion309 decks843 decks
15%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
30%inclusion250 decks843 decks
14%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
28%inclusion235 decks843 decks
5%synergy
Rhystic Study
27%inclusion228 decks843 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
26%inclusion215 decks843 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion155 decks843 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion150 decks843 decks
9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion147 decks843 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion86 decks843 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.8%inclusion66 decks843 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
51%inclusion431 decks843 decks
47%synergy
Baleful Strix
48%inclusion407 decks843 decks
35%synergy
Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter
46%inclusion387 decks843 decks
42%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
45%inclusion382 decks843 decks
42%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
44%inclusion374 decks843 decks
43%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
43%inclusion362 decks843 decks
39%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
43%inclusion361 decks843 decks
30%synergy
Thought Monitor
42%inclusion357 decks843 decks
39%synergy
Master Transmuter
42%inclusion355 decks843 decks
41%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
42%inclusion351 decks843 decks
40%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion332 decks843 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
34%inclusion286 decks843 decks
26%synergy
Copper Myr
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Goblin Welder
32%inclusion266 decks843 decks
29%synergy
Thopter Assembly
30%inclusion253 decks843 decks
30%synergy
Goblin Engineer
29%inclusion243 decks843 decks
26%synergy
Sharuum the Hegemon
28%inclusion235 decks843 decks
26%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
28%inclusion234 decks843 decks
23%synergy
Urza, Chief Artificer
27%inclusion227 decks843 decks
25%synergy
Pinnacle Emissary
27%inclusion62 decks233 decks
25%synergy
Peregrin Took
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
25%inclusion109 decks441 decks
24%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
24%inclusion202 decks843 decks
15%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
23%inclusion195 decks843 decks
22%synergy
Breya's Apprentice
18%inclusion153 decks843 decks
18%synergy
Shimmer Myr
17%inclusion144 decks843 decks
16%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
16%inclusion131 decks843 decks
15%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
15%inclusion130 decks843 decks
13%synergy
Junk Diver
15%inclusion126 decks843 decks
14%synergy
Chief Engineer
15%inclusion125 decks843 decks
14%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
14%inclusion118 decks843 decks
13%synergy
Tribute Mage
14%inclusion118 decks843 decks
12%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
14%inclusion117 decks843 decks
12%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
14%inclusion117 decks843 decks
11%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
14%inclusion116 decks843 decks
12%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
14%inclusion97 decks713 decks
10%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
14%inclusion114 decks843 decks
10%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion109 decks843 decks
8%synergy
Academy Manufactor
13%inclusion106 decks843 decks
9%synergy
Imskir Iron-Eater
12%inclusion88 decks709 decks
12%synergy
Hangarback Walker
12%inclusion101 decks843 decks
11%synergy
Grand Architect
12%inclusion98 decks843 decks
11%synergy
The Reality Chip
11%inclusion94 decks843 decks
8%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
11%inclusion90 decks843 decks
8%synergy
Whirler Rogue
10%inclusion88 decks843 decks
9%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
10%inclusion87 decks843 decks
9%synergy
Master of Etherium
10%inclusion86 decks843 decks
9%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
9.5%inclusion80 decks843 decks
6%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
9.1%inclusion77 decks843 decks
5%synergy
Trinket Mage
9.0%inclusion76 decks843 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
47%inclusion399 decks843 decks
42%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion366 decks843 decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion302 decks843 decks
-11%synergy
Whir of Invention
33%inclusion277 decks843 decks
30%synergy
Void Rend
23%inclusion192 decks843 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion189 decks843 decks
-2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion173 decks843 decks
2%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion142 decks843 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion141 decks843 decks
-1%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
15%inclusion128 decks843 decks
-9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion123 decks843 decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion122 decks843 decks
-3%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion120 decks843 decks
-7%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
14%inclusion117 decks843 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion113 decks843 decks
-7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion109 decks843 decks
1%synergy
Scour for Scrap
13%inclusion29 decks229 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion93 decks843 decks
-12%synergy
Access Denied
11%inclusion90 decks843 decks
10%synergy
Ephemerate
10%inclusion85 decks843 decks
4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
9.4%inclusion79 decks843 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
9.1%inclusion77 decks843 decks
-21%synergy
Desynchronization
9.0%inclusion61 decks677 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.7%inclusion73 decks843 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.9%inclusion67 decks843 decks
-9%synergy
Force of Will
7.6%inclusion64 decks843 decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.4%inclusion62 decks843 decks
-5%synergy
Despark
6.5%inclusion55 decks843 decks
-7%synergy
Brainstorm
6.4%inclusion54 decks843 decks
-12%synergy
Force of Negation
5.3%inclusion45 decks843 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Ritual
5.1%inclusion43 decks843 decks
-19%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
45%inclusion378 decks843 decks
39%synergy
Thoughtcast
36%inclusion300 decks843 decks
32%synergy
Organic Extinction
35%inclusion293 decks843 decks
32%synergy
Trash for Treasure
24%inclusion203 decks843 decks
23%synergy
Voyage Home
15%inclusion68 decks440 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion127 decks843 decks
-18%synergy
Reshape
14%inclusion121 decks843 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion102 decks843 decks
-4%synergy
Wake the Past
12%inclusion101 decks843 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion99 decks843 decks
-7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion94 decks843 decks
4%synergy
Damn
7.8%inclusion66 decks843 decks
-8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.5%inclusion63 decks843 decks
-5%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.2%inclusion61 decks843 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.2%inclusion61 decks843 decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
7.2%inclusion61 decks843 decks
-6%synergy
Their Name Is Death
6.6%inclusion56 decks843 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
6.4%inclusion54 decks843 decks
-6%synergy
One with the Machine
6.3%inclusion53 decks843 decks
5%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.0%inclusion51 decks843 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.9%inclusion50 decks843 decks
-10%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.8%inclusion49 decks843 decks
4%synergy
Scrap Mastery
5.5%inclusion46 decks843 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
5.3%inclusion45 decks843 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
42%inclusion357 decks843 decks
39%synergy
Unwinding Clock
38%inclusion319 decks843 decks
35%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
37%inclusion312 decks843 decks
35%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
28%inclusion240 decks843 decks
24%synergy
Sculpting Steel
27%inclusion228 decks843 decks
25%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
25%inclusion59 decks239 decks
22%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
22%inclusion184 decks843 decks
20%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
16%inclusion120 decks770 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion130 decks843 decks
-9%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
15%inclusion127 decks843 decks
10%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
15%inclusion115 decks767 decks
13%synergy
Panharmonicon
15%inclusion124 decks843 decks
11%synergy
Repurposing Bay
14%inclusion64 decks443 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Forge
14%inclusion119 decks843 decks
13%synergy
Cryogen Relic
14%inclusion33 decks234 decks
13%synergy
Cranial Plating
14%inclusion117 decks843 decks
12%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
13%inclusion101 decks770 decks
13%synergy
Cloud Key
13%inclusion106 decks843 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion104 decks843 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion102 decks843 decks
-15%synergy
Clock of Omens
11%inclusion96 decks843 decks
10%synergy
Thopter Shop
11%inclusion91 decks843 decks
10%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
9.3%inclusion78 decks843 decks
8%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
9.3%inclusion78 decks843 decks
8%synergy
Detective's Satchel
8.9%inclusion75 decks843 decks
9%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
8.8%inclusion74 decks843 decks
8%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
8.8%inclusion74 decks843 decks
8%synergy
Trading Post
8.3%inclusion70 decks843 decks
7%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
8.3%inclusion70 decks843 decks
6%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
8.2%inclusion69 decks843 decks
7%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
7.8%inclusion66 decks843 decks
8%synergy
Transmutation Font
7.7%inclusion60 decks776 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Lotus
7.5%inclusion33 decks440 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.1%inclusion60 decks843 decks
-1%synergy
Cranial Ram
6.8%inclusion48 decks709 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.8%inclusion57 decks843 decks
5%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
6.6%inclusion56 decks843 decks
6%synergy
Moonsilver Key
6.6%inclusion56 decks843 decks
6%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
6.2%inclusion15 decks243 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Junker
5.9%inclusion26 decks441 decks
5%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
5.7%inclusion48 decks843 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
50%inclusion425 decks843 decks
47%synergy
Efficient Construction
33%inclusion279 decks843 decks
32%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
32%inclusion77 decks243 decks
30%synergy
Storm the Vault
31%inclusion262 decks843 decks
29%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
30%inclusion253 decks843 decks
29%synergy
Mechanized Production
25%inclusion212 decks843 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion113 decks843 decks
-3%synergy
Anointed Procession
11%inclusion90 decks843 decks
3%synergy
Impact Tremors
9.3%inclusion78 decks843 decks
-1%synergy
Biotransference
7.9%inclusion67 decks843 decks
7%synergy
Teleportation Circle
6.5%inclusion55 decks843 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.8%inclusion49 decks843 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Daretti, Scrap Savant
32%inclusion269 decks843 decks
30%synergy
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
32%inclusion269 decks843 decks
30%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
21%inclusion174 decks843 decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
15%inclusion125 decks843 decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
13%inclusion109 decks843 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
12%inclusion31 decks260 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
9.0%inclusion76 decks843 decks
8%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
6.3%inclusion53 decks843 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
5.6%inclusion47 decks843 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
63%inclusion530 decks843 decks
57%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
47%inclusion395 decks843 decks
43%synergy
Tree of Tales
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Academy Ruins
41%inclusion345 decks843 decks
36%synergy
Inventors' Fair
39%inclusion327 decks843 decks
35%synergy
Buried Ruin
36%inclusion302 decks843 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion245 decks843 decks
22%synergy
Archway of Innovation
28%inclusion195 decks701 decks
25%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
25%inclusion60 decks243 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion167 decks843 decks
-10%synergy
Fomori Vault
15%inclusion113 decks769 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Vault
14%inclusion115 decks843 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion89 decks843 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion82 decks843 decks
-7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
9.4%inclusion79 decks843 decks
-20%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion780 decks843 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion734 decks843 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion402 decks843 decks
27%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
41%inclusion342 decks843 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
34%inclusion283 decks843 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
32%inclusion273 decks843 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
31%inclusion261 decks843 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Signet
30%inclusion251 decks843 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Signet
28%inclusion236 decks843 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
26%inclusion220 decks843 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
23%inclusion192 decks843 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
22%inclusion186 decks843 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion181 decks843 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
19%inclusion160 decks843 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
18%inclusion151 decks843 decks
-10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
17%inclusion140 decks843 decks
-7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
16%inclusion139 decks843 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion136 decks843 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
14%inclusion95 decks677 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
11%inclusion96 decks843 decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion94 decks843 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Signet
11%inclusion94 decks843 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
8.8%inclusion74 decks843 decks
-6%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
8.3%inclusion70 decks843 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
7.4%inclusion62 decks843 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.4%inclusion54 decks843 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Star
5.6%inclusion47 decks843 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.2%inclusion44 decks843 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion794 decks843 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion582 decks843 decks
33%synergy
Spire of Industry
62%inclusion519 decks843 decks
58%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
52%inclusion437 decks843 decks
46%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
51%inclusion432 decks843 decks
47%synergy
Razortide Bridge
51%inclusion428 decks843 decks
44%synergy
Watery Grave
50%inclusion421 decks843 decks
9%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
47%inclusion394 decks843 decks
7%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
47%inclusion392 decks843 decks
43%synergy
Steam Vents
45%inclusion382 decks843 decks
8%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
43%inclusion365 decks843 decks
40%synergy
Godless Shrine
43%inclusion364 decks843 decks
2%synergy
Thornglint Bridge
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Slagwoods Bridge
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Tanglepool Bridge
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Sacred Foundry
41%inclusion344 decks843 decks
4%synergy
Blood Crypt
41%inclusion342 decks843 decks
3%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
40%inclusion338 decks843 decks
35%synergy
Scalding Tarn
37%inclusion311 decks843 decks
26%synergy
Marsh Flats
36%inclusion307 decks843 decks
26%synergy
Polluted Delta
36%inclusion306 decks843 decks
24%synergy
Flooded Strand
36%inclusion304 decks843 decks
25%synergy
Arid Mesa
35%inclusion293 decks843 decks
24%synergy
Darkmoss Bridge
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
The World Tree
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Ketria Triome
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
32%inclusion266 decks843 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
30%inclusion257 decks843 decks
2%synergy
Raffine's Tower
30%inclusion256 decks843 decks
6%synergy
Xander's Lounge
26%inclusion223 decks843 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
26%inclusion216 decks843 decks
-3%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Glimmervoid
24%inclusion205 decks843 decks
24%synergy
Raugrin Triome
24%inclusion205 decks843 decks
0%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
24%inclusion205 decks843 decks
-5%synergy
Morphic Pool
19%inclusion163 decks843 decks
-5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
19%inclusion162 decks843 decks
-6%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion159 decks843 decks
-11%synergy
Nomad Outpost
19%inclusion158 decks843 decks
-11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion154 decks843 decks
-4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
18%inclusion152 decks843 decks
16%synergy
Training Center
18%inclusion151 decks843 decks
-7%synergy
Savai Triome
16%inclusion136 decks843 decks
-9%synergy
Power Depot
16%inclusion135 decks843 decks
15%synergy
Caves of Koilos
16%inclusion133 decks843 decks
-14%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion130 decks843 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion129 decks843 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion127 decks843 decks
8%synergy
Vault of Champions
14%inclusion119 decks843 decks
-10%synergy
Spectator Seating
14%inclusion115 decks843 decks
-10%synergy