Sai, Master Thopterist (Commander) - Expensive 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
Skullclamp
84%inclusion69 decks82 decks
78%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
90%inclusion74 decks82 decks
73%synergy
Inventors' Fair
83%inclusion68 decks82 decks
70%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
69%synergy
Urza's Saga
83%inclusion68 decks82 decks
66%synergy
Academy Ruins
82%inclusion67 decks82 decks
63%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
71%inclusion58 decks82 decks
63%synergy
Mystic Forge
70%inclusion57 decks82 decks
60%synergy
Seat of the Synod
78%inclusion64 decks82 decks
60%synergy
Whir of Invention
72%inclusion59 decks82 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Fabricate
74%inclusion61 decks82 decks
53%synergy
Foundry Inspector
71%inclusion58 decks82 decks
56%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
70%inclusion57 decks82 decks
54%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
61%inclusion50 decks82 decks
59%synergy
Mana Drain
60%inclusion49 decks82 decks
33%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
59%inclusion48 decks82 decks
49%synergy
The Reality Chip
57%inclusion47 decks82 decks
45%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
56%inclusion46 decks82 decks
37%synergy
Chief Engineer
54%inclusion44 decks82 decks
52%synergy
Repurposing Bay
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
79%inclusion65 decks82 decks
67%synergy
Mana Vault
72%inclusion59 decks82 decks
61%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
72%inclusion59 decks82 decks
49%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
66%inclusion54 decks82 decks
32%synergy
Rhystic Study
63%inclusion52 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Force of Will
62%inclusion51 decks82 decks
45%synergy
Grim Monolith
54%inclusion44 decks82 decks
48%synergy
Chrome Mox
54%inclusion44 decks82 decks
44%synergy
The One Ring
52%inclusion43 decks82 decks
40%synergy
Mox Diamond
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
30%synergy
Creatures
Stridehangar Automaton
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
50%inclusion41 decks82 decks
38%synergy
Spellskite
50%inclusion41 decks82 decks
39%synergy
Myr Retriever
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
43%synergy
Thought Monitor
45%inclusion37 decks82 decks
35%synergy
Trinket Mage
45%inclusion37 decks82 decks
35%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
38%synergy
Scrap Trawler
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
39%synergy
Walking Ballista
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
37%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
30%synergy
Junk Diver
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
35%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
30%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Steel Overseer
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Metalworker
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Ornithopter
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Master of Etherium
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Shimmer Myr
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Roaming Throne
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Hangarback Walker
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Research Thief
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Riddlesmith
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Trophy Mage
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Workshop Assistant
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Tribute Mage
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Master Transmuter
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Silver Myr
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Palladium Myr
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Memnite
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Leonardo da Vinci
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Force of Negation
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
-19%synergy
Swan Song
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Pongify
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
-12%synergy
Flusterstorm
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Mental Misstep
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Pact of Negation
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Resculpt
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Desynchronization
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
-19%synergy
Chain of Vapor
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Scour for Scrap
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-30%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-25%synergy
Strix Serenade
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-28%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-23%synergy
Access Denied
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Machine Over Matter
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Banishing Knack
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Retract
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Spell Snare
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Rebuild
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Disruption Protocol
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Reality Heist
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
High Tide
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-38%synergy
Sorceries
Reshape
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
32%synergy
Thoughtcast
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Transmute Artifact
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Windfall
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-20%synergy
All Is Dust
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Of One Mind
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Merchant Scroll
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Distant Melody
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Universal Surveillance
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-18%synergy
Timetwister
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
51%inclusion42 decks82 decks
48%synergy
Unwinding Clock
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
34%synergy
Cloud Key
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
37%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Forsaken Monument
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
39%synergy
Manifold Key
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
33%synergy
Clock of Omens
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
38%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Voltaic Key
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
30%synergy
Isochron Scepter
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Insight Engine
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Bauble
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Sculpting Steel
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Moonsilver Key
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Forge
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
-37%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Welding Jar
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Semblance Anvil
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Expedition Map
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Codex Shredder
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Lotus
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Coat of Arms
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-14%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Banner of Kinship
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Cryogen Relic
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Staff of Domination
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Nettlecyst
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
7%synergy
The Indomitable
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Winter Orb
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Sword of the Meek
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Pithing Needle
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Efficient Construction
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
35%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Mechanized Production
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Copy Artifact
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Artificer's Intuition
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Kindred Discovery
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
7%synergy
The Antiquities War
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Opposition
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Dress Down
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
68%inclusion56 decks82 decks
43%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
46%synergy
Archway of Innovation
56%inclusion39 decks70 decks
45%synergy
Buried Ruin
51%inclusion42 decks82 decks
39%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
36%synergy
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
-16%synergy
Fomori Vault
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
30%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Three Tree City
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
-31%synergy
City of Traitors
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Treasure Vault
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Crystal Vein
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Tower
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Mine
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Tolaria West
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
8%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Wasteland
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Rivendell
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Workshop
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Homeward Path
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-11%synergy
Fountainport
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Blast Zone
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion78 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
83%inclusion68 decks82 decks
73%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion62 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
66%inclusion54 decks82 decks
54%synergy
Mox Amber
62%inclusion51 decks82 decks
55%synergy
Mind Stone
45%inclusion37 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Basalt Monolith
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
32%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
-9%synergy
Springleaf Drum
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
36%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Mana Crypt
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Thran Dynamo
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Chromatic Star
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Paradise Mantle
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Arcum's Astrolabe
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
80%inclusion66 decks82 decks
-13%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
32%synergy
Misty Rainforest
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Cave
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy