Sai, Master Thopterist (Commander) - Budget Artifacts

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Feb 24, 2026
Don & Raph, Hard Science - Affinity for Artifacts on a Budget
Nothing busted ever happened with affinity for artifacts, right? Let's see if we can change that with Don & Raph, Hard Science on a budget.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Firdoch Core
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Foundry Inspector
88%inclusion72 decks82 decks
74%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
76%inclusion62 decks82 decks
72%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
79%inclusion65 decks82 decks
71%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
72%inclusion59 decks82 decks
70%synergy
Master of Etherium
74%inclusion61 decks82 decks
69%synergy
Efficient Construction
74%inclusion61 decks82 decks
68%synergy
Steel Overseer
70%inclusion57 decks82 decks
65%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
63%inclusion52 decks82 decks
61%synergy
Shimmer Myr
63%inclusion52 decks82 decks
57%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
67%inclusion55 decks82 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Etherium Sculptor
72%inclusion59 decks82 decks
55%synergy
Silver Myr
66%inclusion54 decks82 decks
55%synergy
Negate
60%inclusion49 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Ornithopter
60%inclusion49 decks82 decks
51%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
57%inclusion47 decks82 decks
35%synergy
Whirler Rogue
56%inclusion46 decks82 decks
53%synergy
Disruption Protocol
55%inclusion45 decks82 decks
53%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
54%inclusion44 decks82 decks
36%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
54%inclusion44 decks82 decks
51%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
51%inclusion42 decks82 decks
49%synergy
Creatures
Research Thief
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
44%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
45%inclusion37 decks82 decks
39%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
45%inclusion37 decks82 decks
33%synergy
Thought Monitor
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
34%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
38%synergy
Chief Engineer
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
41%synergy
Scrap Trawler
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
36%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
32%synergy
Riddlesmith
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
36%synergy
Workshop Assistant
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
38%synergy
Palladium Myr
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
34%synergy
Filigree Attendant
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
36%synergy
Myr Retriever
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Graaz, Unstoppable Juggernaut
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
33%synergy
Meteor Golem
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
30%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
26%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Trinket Mage
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Trophy Mage
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Hangarback Walker
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Steel Hellkite
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Burnished Hart
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Skyscanner
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Oaken Siren
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Patchwork Automaton
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Transplant Theorist
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Junk Winder
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Shambling Suit
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Thopter Assembly
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Combat Courier
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Automated Artificer
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Signal Pest
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Etherium Spinner
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Esperzoa
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Master Transmuter
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Mechan Assembler
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Selfcraft Mechan
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Reality Shift
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
32%synergy
Aetherize
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
-32%synergy
Octopus Form
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Resculpt
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Access Denied
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Scour for Scrap
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Reality Heist
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Launch Mishap
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Machine Over Matter
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Perplexing Test
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Masterful Replication
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Cerebral Download
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Rebuild
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Opt
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Leak
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Assert Authority
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-29%synergy
High Tide
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-36%synergy
Artificer's Epiphany
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
School Daze
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Refute
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Filter Out
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Lofty Denial
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Evacuation
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Desynchronization
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Run Away Together
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Essence Scatter
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Cancel
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Stern Lesson
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Perilous Research
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-14%synergy
Ice Out
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Mental Modulation
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Divert Disaster
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Whoosh!
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
30%synergy
Universal Surveillance
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
36%synergy
Reverse Engineer
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
33%synergy
Forging the Anchor
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Ravenform
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Curse of the Swine
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Rise and Shine
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
15%synergy
March of Progress
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
14%synergy
One with the Machine
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Of One Mind
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Winged Words
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Crashing Wave
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Distant Melody
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
2%synergy
River's Rebuke
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Aang's Journey
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Waterbending Lesson
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Trade the Helm
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mycosynth Wellspring
45%inclusion37 decks82 decks
44%synergy
Bident of Thassa
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
30%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
37%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Forge
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Sculpting Steel
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Trading Post
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Cryogen Relic
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
20%synergy
Welding Jar
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Nettlecyst
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
-11%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Manifold Key
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Prized Statue
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Witching Well
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Servo Schematic
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
13%synergy
World Map
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Moonsilver Key
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Uthros Scanship
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Mnemonic Sphere
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Surgical Skullbomb
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Stone of Erech
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Cloud Key
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Lembas
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Heirloom Epic
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Mechtitan Core
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Bumbleflower's Sharepot
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Symmetry Matrix
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Mirror Shield
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Golem's Heart
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Golem Foundry
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Spare Supplies
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Skullclamp
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Mirage Mirror
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Spellbook
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Semblance Anvil
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Whirlermaker
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Wurmwall Sweeper
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Favorable Winds
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
33%synergy
The Antiquities War
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
33%synergy
Mechanized Production
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Witness Protection
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Unable to Scream
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Honest Work
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Robotics Mastery
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Spider-Man No More
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Ringing Strike Mastery
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Coastal Piracy
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
34%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
35%synergy
Seat of the Synod
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Castle Vantress
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Archway of Innovation
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-42%synergy
Urza's Tower
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Mine
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Starforge
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Halimar Depths
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Mind Stone
76%inclusion62 decks82 decks
40%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion55 decks82 decks
-18%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion52 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Sky Diamond
51%inclusion42 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Hedron Archive
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
-21%synergy
Worn Powerstone
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Midnight Clock
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Springleaf Drum
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Lens
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Prophetic Prism
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Golden Egg
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Seer's Lantern
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Star
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Barrels of Blasting Jelly
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion82 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Power Depot
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy