Sai, Master Thopterist (Commander) - Budget

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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
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Dome
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Lofty Dreams
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Wild Unraveling
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Blossombind
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Chief of the Foundry
71%inclusion201 decks282 decks
69%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
72%inclusion202 decks282 decks
68%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
73%inclusion206 decks282 decks
65%synergy
Foundry Inspector
78%inclusion219 decks282 decks
63%synergy
Efficient Construction
70%inclusion197 decks282 decks
63%synergy
Master of Etherium
67%inclusion190 decks282 decks
62%synergy
Steel Overseer
63%inclusion179 decks282 decks
59%synergy
Whirler Rogue
57%inclusion160 decks282 decks
53%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
54%inclusion151 decks282 decks
51%synergy
Ornithopter
57%inclusion162 decks282 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Etherium Sculptor
64%inclusion180 decks282 decks
47%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
57%inclusion160 decks282 decks
46%synergy
Silver Myr
56%inclusion158 decks282 decks
45%synergy
Negate
52%inclusion146 decks282 decks
14%synergy
Shimmer Myr
50%inclusion141 decks282 decks
44%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
49%inclusion137 decks282 decks
27%synergy
Bident of Thassa
46%inclusion131 decks282 decks
35%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
45%inclusion126 decks282 decks
42%synergy
Thought Monitor
45%inclusion126 decks282 decks
34%synergy
Disruption Protocol
44%inclusion124 decks282 decks
42%synergy
Creatures
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
43%inclusion120 decks282 decks
31%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
42%inclusion119 decks282 decks
40%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
39%inclusion109 decks282 decks
33%synergy
Research Thief
38%inclusion108 decks282 decks
36%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
38%inclusion107 decks282 decks
32%synergy
Riddlesmith
36%inclusion102 decks282 decks
32%synergy
Chief Engineer
35%inclusion100 decks282 decks
34%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
35%inclusion100 decks282 decks
26%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
35%inclusion98 decks282 decks
27%synergy
Graaz, Unstoppable Juggernaut
34%inclusion96 decks282 decks
33%synergy
Workshop Assistant
33%inclusion94 decks282 decks
32%synergy
Filigree Attendant
33%inclusion92 decks282 decks
32%synergy
Meteor Golem
32%inclusion90 decks282 decks
27%synergy
Scrap Trawler
31%inclusion88 decks282 decks
27%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
31%inclusion87 decks282 decks
28%synergy
Palladium Myr
29%inclusion81 decks282 decks
25%synergy
Myr Retriever
29%inclusion81 decks282 decks
25%synergy
Burnished Hart
25%inclusion71 decks282 decks
19%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
24%inclusion50 decks212 decks
21%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Trinket Mage
22%inclusion61 decks282 decks
12%synergy
Hangarback Walker
21%inclusion60 decks282 decks
18%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
21%inclusion58 decks282 decks
18%synergy
Skyscanner
20%inclusion56 decks282 decks
19%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
20%inclusion55 decks282 decks
17%synergy
Patchwork Automaton
18%inclusion51 decks282 decks
17%synergy
Trophy Mage
18%inclusion50 decks282 decks
11%synergy
Junk Diver
17%inclusion47 decks282 decks
15%synergy
Oaken Siren
16%inclusion46 decks282 decks
15%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
16%inclusion45 decks282 decks
12%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
16%inclusion44 decks282 decks
14%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
16%inclusion44 decks282 decks
14%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
16%inclusion44 decks282 decks
13%synergy
Junk Winder
15%inclusion43 decks282 decks
13%synergy
Transplant Theorist
15%inclusion42 decks282 decks
14%synergy
Rook Turret
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
13%inclusion38 decks282 decks
12%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
13%inclusion28 decks210 decks
13%synergy
Steel Hellkite
13%inclusion37 decks282 decks
11%synergy
Etherium Spinner
13%inclusion37 decks282 decks
12%synergy
Thopter Assembly
13%inclusion36 decks282 decks
12%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
13%inclusion36 decks282 decks
12%synergy
Mechan Assembler
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Shambling Suit
12%inclusion34 decks282 decks
12%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Leonardo da Vinci
11%inclusion32 decks282 decks
11%synergy
Automated Artificer
11%inclusion30 decks282 decks
10%synergy
Selfcraft Mechan
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Renowned Weaponsmith
10%inclusion28 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Thirst for Knowledge
35%inclusion100 decks282 decks
31%synergy
Reality Shift
31%inclusion88 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion84 decks282 decks
-37%synergy
Aetherize
29%inclusion82 decks282 decks
0%synergy
Resculpt
24%inclusion69 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Access Denied
24%inclusion68 decks282 decks
20%synergy
Scour for Scrap
22%inclusion23 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Reality Heist
21%inclusion59 decks282 decks
20%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
20%inclusion56 decks282 decks
19%synergy
Launch Mishap
16%inclusion44 decks282 decks
14%synergy
Perplexing Test
15%inclusion41 decks282 decks
11%synergy
Masterful Replication
14%inclusion39 decks282 decks
13%synergy
Machine Over Matter
12%inclusion33 decks282 decks
11%synergy
Opt
11%inclusion31 decks282 decks
-14%synergy
Artificer's Epiphany
11%inclusion30 decks282 decks
10%synergy
Refute
11%inclusion25 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Cancel
10%inclusion29 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Octopus Form
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Mana Leak
10%inclusion28 decks282 decks
3%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
10%inclusion27 decks282 decks
8%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
8.5%inclusion24 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Essence Scatter
8.2%inclusion23 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Assert Authority
7.8%inclusion22 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Rebuild
7.4%inclusion21 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Annul
7.4%inclusion21 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.1%inclusion20 decks282 decks
-13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.1%inclusion20 decks282 decks
-30%synergy
Ice Out
6.7%inclusion19 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Dispel
6.0%inclusion17 decks282 decks
-3%synergy
High Tide
5.7%inclusion16 decks282 decks
-39%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.7%inclusion16 decks282 decks
-29%synergy
Lofty Denial
5.7%inclusion16 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Run Away Together
5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
1%synergy
Unsummon
5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
1%synergy
Evacuation
5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
-2%synergy
Long River's Pull
5.0%inclusion13 decks258 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
41%inclusion117 decks282 decks
33%synergy
Reverse Engineer
38%inclusion106 decks282 decks
37%synergy
Universal Surveillance
29%inclusion81 decks282 decks
27%synergy
March of Progress
16%inclusion46 decks282 decks
14%synergy
Ravenform
15%inclusion43 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Forging the Anchor
15%inclusion41 decks282 decks
14%synergy
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion38 decks282 decks
2%synergy
One with the Machine
12%inclusion34 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Rise and Shine
10%inclusion29 decks282 decks
8%synergy
Of One Mind
10%inclusion27 decks282 decks
8%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
6.7%inclusion19 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Winged Words
6.7%inclusion19 decks282 decks
3%synergy
River's Rebuke
6.0%inclusion17 decks282 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
42%inclusion118 decks282 decks
24%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
41%inclusion115 decks282 decks
37%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
40%inclusion84 decks212 decks
35%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
38%inclusion107 decks282 decks
30%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
37%inclusion105 decks282 decks
36%synergy
Cryogen Relic
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Trading Post
29%inclusion83 decks282 decks
28%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
28%inclusion80 decks282 decks
19%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
28%inclusion79 decks282 decks
27%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
28%inclusion79 decks282 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Forge
28%inclusion78 decks282 decks
18%synergy
Sculpting Steel
22%inclusion63 decks282 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion54 decks282 decks
-9%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Welding Jar
15%inclusion43 decks282 decks
10%synergy
Witching Well
15%inclusion41 decks282 decks
13%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
14%inclusion40 decks282 decks
13%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion36 decks282 decks
10%synergy
Mnemonic Sphere
11%inclusion32 decks282 decks
10%synergy
Uthros Scanship
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
11%inclusion30 decks282 decks
1%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
11%inclusion30 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Manifold Key
10%inclusion29 decks282 decks
3%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
10%inclusion28 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
9.2%inclusion26 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Servo Schematic
8.9%inclusion25 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Cloud Key
8.5%inclusion24 decks282 decks
2%synergy
Prized Statue
8.5%inclusion24 decks282 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
8.2%inclusion23 decks282 decks
2%synergy
Surgical Skullbomb
8.2%inclusion23 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Moonsilver Key
8.2%inclusion23 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
8.2%inclusion23 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Spare Supplies
7.4%inclusion21 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Fountainport Bell
7.4%inclusion19 decks257 decks
7%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
7.1%inclusion20 decks282 decks
3%synergy
Alchemist's Vial
7.1%inclusion20 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Whirlermaker
6.7%inclusion19 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Mechtitan Core
6.7%inclusion19 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Lembas
6.7%inclusion19 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
6.7%inclusion19 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Golem Foundry
6.4%inclusion18 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
6.4%inclusion18 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Goldvein Pick
6.0%inclusion17 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Spellbook
5.7%inclusion16 decks282 decks
-1%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
5.7%inclusion16 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Nutrient Block
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Stone of Erech
5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Clock of Omens
5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
The Antiquities War
39%inclusion111 decks282 decks
38%synergy
Favorable Winds
35%inclusion99 decks282 decks
31%synergy
Mechanized Production
32%inclusion89 decks282 decks
25%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
17%inclusion47 decks282 decks
10%synergy
Coastal Piracy
13%inclusion38 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Witness Protection
11%inclusion30 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.5%inclusion24 decks282 decks
-4%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Unable to Scream
6.1%inclusion15 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Gravitational Shift
5.7%inclusion16 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
12%inclusion33 decks282 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
6.0%inclusion17 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
39%inclusion109 decks282 decks
26%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
33%inclusion93 decks282 decks
32%synergy
Seat of the Synod
32%inclusion91 decks282 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
28%inclusion80 decks282 decks
17%synergy
Archway of Innovation
18%inclusion49 decks266 decks
8%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
17%inclusion47 decks282 decks
3%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
13%inclusion37 decks282 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion36 decks282 decks
-44%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion27 decks282 decks
0%synergy
Halimar Depths
7.8%inclusion22 decks282 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.4%inclusion21 decks282 decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Mine
6.7%inclusion19 decks282 decks
2%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.7%inclusion19 decks282 decks
-12%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
6.7%inclusion19 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
6.7%inclusion19 decks282 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Tower
6.7%inclusion19 decks282 decks
2%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
6.0%inclusion17 decks282 decks
2%synergy
Mishra's Factory
5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
66%inclusion185 decks282 decks
-20%synergy
Mind Stone
65%inclusion183 decks282 decks
29%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion163 decks282 decks
-7%synergy
Sky Diamond
48%inclusion136 decks282 decks
25%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
38%inclusion107 decks282 decks
22%synergy
Hedron Archive
33%inclusion94 decks282 decks
28%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion73 decks282 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion69 decks282 decks
-27%synergy
Midnight Clock
23%inclusion65 decks282 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
18%inclusion50 decks282 decks
13%synergy
Springleaf Drum
17%inclusion47 decks282 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Lens
16%inclusion46 decks282 decks
13%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
16%inclusion45 decks282 decks
14%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
14%inclusion40 decks282 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion38 decks282 decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Star
13%inclusion37 decks282 decks
11%synergy
Prophetic Prism
11%inclusion31 decks282 decks
10%synergy
Cargo Ship
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
8.2%inclusion23 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.2%inclusion23 decks282 decks
1%synergy
Golden Egg
7.4%inclusion21 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
7.2%inclusion19 decks264 decks
2%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
7.1%inclusion20 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Guardian Idol
6.4%inclusion18 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Seer's Lantern
6.0%inclusion17 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
5.7%inclusion16 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
5.7%inclusion16 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Network Terminal
5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion282 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion56 decks282 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.2%inclusion23 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.7%inclusion16 decks282 decks
2%synergy