Sai, Master Thopterist (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

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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
Efficient Construction
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
73%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Master of Etherium
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Chief Engineer
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Steel Overseer
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Foundry Inspector
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Shimmer Myr
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Ornithopter
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Negate
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Mystic Forge
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Thought Monitor
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Creatures
Shimmer Dragon
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Trinket Mage
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Scrap Trawler
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Hangarback Walker
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Whirler Rogue
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Trophy Mage
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Silver Myr
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Tribute Mage
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Myr Retriever
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Palladium Myr
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Research Thief
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Grand Architect
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Graaz, Unstoppable Juggernaut
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Thopter Assembly
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Workshop Assistant
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Renowned Weaponsmith
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Meteor Golem
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Riddlesmith
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
The Reality Chip
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Leonardo da Vinci
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Mage
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Master Transmuter
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Vedalken Humiliator
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Junk Diver
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Roterothopter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Signal Pest
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Burnished Hart
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Transit Mage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Metallic Mimic
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Filigree Attendant
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Broodstar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Walking Ballista
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Disruption Protocol
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Masterful Replication
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Whir of Invention
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Access Denied
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Frantic Search
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Leak
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Reality Shift
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Machine Over Matter
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Spell Pierce
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Desynchronization
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Resculpt
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Scour for Scrap
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Unsummon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Perplexing Test
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Unsubstantiate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-22%synergy
Lofty Denial
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Opt
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Cancel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Snap
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Ice Out
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Reality Heist
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Rewind
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Unwind
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Chemister's Insight
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Into the Roil
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Confluence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
High Tide
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-36%synergy
Suspend
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Cerebral Download
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Reverse Engineer
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Universal Surveillance
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Fabricate
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
One with the Machine
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Rise and Shine
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Reshape
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Distant Melody
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Part the Waterveil
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Enter the Enigma
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Flow of Ideas
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichor Wellspring
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Skullclamp
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Bident of Thassa
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Cloud Key
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Cryogen Relic
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Sculpting Steel
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Welding Jar
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Repurposing Bay
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Nettlecyst
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Whirlermaker
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Clock of Omens
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Forsaken Monument
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Spellbook
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
The Indomitable
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Mechtitan Core
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Lembas
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Manifold Key
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Moonsilver Key
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Trading Post
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Obelisk of Urd
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Spare Supplies
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sleeper Dart
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mimic Vat
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Prototype Portal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Helm of Awakening
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Vial
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Mind's Eye
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Stone of Erech
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Candy Trail
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Favorable Winds
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
The Antiquities War
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Gravitational Shift
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mirrormade
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Coastal Piracy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Seat of the Synod
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Archway of Innovation
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-23%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Tower
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Mine
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Field of Ruin
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Tolaria West
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-42%synergy
Treasure Vault
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Halimar Depths
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-23%synergy
Thran Dynamo
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Sky Diamond
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Lens
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Worn Powerstone
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Springleaf Drum
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Midnight Clock
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Star
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Coveted Jewel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Replicating Ring
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Golden Egg
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Powerstone Shard
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Guardian Idol
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Cargo Ship
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Scene of the Crime
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy