Sai, Master Thopterist (Commander) - Core 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
Harmonized Crescendo
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Donatello, Way with Machines
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Dome
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Loch Mare
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Thopter Spy Network
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
66%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
82%inclusion41 decks50 decks
65%synergy
Foundry Inspector
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
64%synergy
Master of Etherium
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
63%synergy
Efficient Construction
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
61%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
58%synergy
Steel Overseer
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
58%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
56%synergy
Thought Monitor
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
56%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
54%synergy
Ornithopter
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
51%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
46%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Bident of Thassa
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
46%synergy
Negate
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Chief Engineer
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
44%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Shimmer Myr
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Scrap Trawler
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
32%synergy
The Reality Chip
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Research Thief
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Hangarback Walker
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Silver Myr
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Myr Retriever
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Palladium Myr
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Graaz, Unstoppable Juggernaut
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Whirler Rogue
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Riddlesmith
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Workshop Assistant
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Leonardo da Vinci
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Steel Hellkite
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Meteor Golem
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Master Transmuter
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Spellskite
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Junk Winder
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Skyscanner
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Etherium Spinner
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Thopter Assembly
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Patchwork Automaton
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Junk Diver
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Metallic Mimic
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Memnite
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Burnished Hart
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Filigree Attendant
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Reality Shift
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Access Denied
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Disruption Protocol
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Resculpt
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Aetherize
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Desynchronization
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-18%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-16%synergy
Whir of Invention
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Perplexing Test
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Scour for Scrap
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Machine Over Matter
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Reality Heist
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Masterful Replication
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-31%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-17%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-12%synergy
Octopus Form
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Assert Authority
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
High Tide
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-36%synergy
Stern Lesson
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Long River's Pull
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Cerebral Download
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Run Away Together
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Launch Mishap
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Blink of an Eye
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Opt
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-19%synergy
Disallow
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Shore Up
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Lofty Denial
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Reverse Engineer
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Curse of the Swine
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Universal Surveillance
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
One with the Machine
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Ravenform
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
3%synergy
March of Progress
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Fabricate
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Rise and Shine
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
River's Rebuke
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Forging the Anchor
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Wash Out
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Raise the Palisade
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Argivian Restoration
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichor Wellspring
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Skullclamp
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Mystic Forge
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
-25%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Forsaken Monument
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Cloud Key
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Cryogen Relic
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Trading Post
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Nettlecyst
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Welding Jar
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Banner of Kinship
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Unwinding Clock
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Sculpting Steel
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
The Indomitable
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Moonsilver Key
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
World Map
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Manifold Key
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Clock of Omens
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Implement of Examination
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Crawlspace
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Mnemonic Sphere
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Mystery Key
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Surgical Skullbomb
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Winged Boots
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Obelisk of Urd
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Mechtitan Core
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Lembas
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Brainstone
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Rimefire Torque
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Uthros Scanship
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
33%synergy
The Antiquities War
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Favorable Winds
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-20%synergy
Kindred Discovery
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Gravitational Shift
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-21%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Opposition
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
44%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
49%synergy
Buried Ruin
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
46%synergy
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
-16%synergy
Archway of Innovation
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-28%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Treasure Vault
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
11%synergy
War Room
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Academy Ruins
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Inventors' Fair
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Castle Vantress
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Mine
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Tower
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Quarter
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Halimar Depths
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Fountainport
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Memorial to Genius
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-18%synergy
Guildless Commons
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Remote Isle
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Volatile Fault
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Three Tree City
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion42 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Midnight Clock
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Sky Diamond
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Patchwork Banner
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Springleaf Drum
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Lens
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Golden Egg
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Lotus
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Star
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Cargo Ship
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Hedron Archive
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Firdoch Core
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Pristine Talisman
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Legends
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Terrarion
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Network Terminal
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion49 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
9%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-12%synergy
Command Tower
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy