Crime Novelist
Thopter Foundry
Sword of the Meek

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
All permanents on the battlefield.
1 available

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Activate Thopter Foundry by paying 1 and sacrificing Sword of the Meek.
2
Crime Novelist triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on it and adding .
3
Resolve the Thopter Foundry ability, creating a 1/1 Thopter artifact creature token and causing you to gain 1 life.
4
When the Thopter enters the battlefield, Sword of the Meek triggers, returning Sword of the Meek from your graveyard to the battlefield attached to the Thopter.
5
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Infinite creature tokens
Infinite ETB
Infinite lifegain
Infinite lifegain triggers
Breya, Etherium Shaper
3.8%inclusion790 decks20.6K decks
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
0.9%inclusion35 decks3.79K decks
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
0.4%inclusion6 decks1.53K decks
Urtet, Remnant of Memnarch
0.0%inclusion4 decks16.5K decks
Cecily, Haunted Mage // Sophina, Spearsage Deserter
0.2%inclusion2 decks870 decks
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Tymna the Weaver
0.0%inclusion2 decks10.9K decks
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
0.8%inclusion2 decks255 decks
Azlask, the Swelling Scourge
0.0%inclusion1 decks14.6K decks
Cecily, Haunted Mage // Othelm, Sigardian Outcast
0.0%inclusion1 decks2.29K decks
Kenrith, the Returned King
0.0%inclusion1 decks29.4K decks
Garth One-Eye
0.0%inclusion1 decks5.09K decks
Child of Alara
0.0%inclusion1 decks9.85K decks
New Cards
Ravenous Robots
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Sewer-veillance Cam
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Fix What's Broken
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
2.9%inclusion4 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Mouser Foundry
2.8%inclusion3 decks108 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sai, Master Thopterist
75%inclusion638 decks846 decks
72%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
73%inclusion621 decks846 decks
67%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
68%inclusion579 decks846 decks
64%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
70%inclusion588 decks846 decks
64%synergy
Seat of the Synod
70%inclusion596 decks846 decks
64%synergy
Time Sieve
63%inclusion533 decks846 decks
60%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
60%inclusion509 decks846 decks
60%synergy
Vault of Whispers
63%inclusion537 decks846 decks
59%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
60%inclusion506 decks846 decks
59%synergy
Great Furnace
64%inclusion544 decks846 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Skullclamp
67%inclusion569 decks846 decks
56%synergy
Foundry Inspector
56%inclusion475 decks846 decks
52%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
56%inclusion448 decks803 decks
51%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion471 decks846 decks
-5%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
54%inclusion455 decks846 decks
51%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
54%inclusion455 decks846 decks
48%synergy
Scrap Trawler
52%inclusion444 decks846 decks
51%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
52%inclusion442 decks846 decks
50%synergy
Myr Retriever
52%inclusion436 decks846 decks
50%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
50%inclusion423 decks846 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
35%inclusion296 decks846 decks
14%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion246 decks846 decks
14%synergy
Rhystic Study
27%inclusion227 decks846 decks
4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
26%inclusion223 decks846 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
25%inclusion209 decks846 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
19%inclusion161 decks846 decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion149 decks846 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion148 decks846 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion86 decks846 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.0%inclusion68 decks846 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Marionette Master
50%inclusion419 decks846 decks
47%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
46%inclusion388 decks846 decks
45%synergy
Baleful Strix
46%inclusion387 decks846 decks
33%synergy
Copper Myr
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter
44%inclusion374 decks846 decks
41%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
44%inclusion369 decks846 decks
40%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
43%inclusion360 decks846 decks
39%synergy
Thought Monitor
42%inclusion359 decks846 decks
39%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
41%inclusion343 decks846 decks
28%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
40%inclusion338 decks846 decks
38%synergy
Master Transmuter
39%inclusion327 decks846 decks
37%synergy
Esper Sentinel
37%inclusion315 decks846 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
33%inclusion277 decks846 decks
25%synergy
Goblin Welder
30%inclusion257 decks846 decks
28%synergy
Goblin Engineer
29%inclusion247 decks846 decks
27%synergy
Pinnacle Emissary
28%inclusion94 decks337 decks
26%synergy
Thopter Assembly
28%inclusion235 decks846 decks
27%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
27%inclusion232 decks846 decks
23%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
26%inclusion141 decks537 decks
25%synergy
Sharuum the Hegemon
26%inclusion218 decks846 decks
24%synergy
Urza, Chief Artificer
25%inclusion213 decks846 decks
24%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
24%inclusion202 decks846 decks
22%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
23%inclusion192 decks846 decks
14%synergy
Shimmer Myr
17%inclusion147 decks846 decks
16%synergy
Breya's Apprentice
17%inclusion146 decks846 decks
17%synergy
Junk Diver
16%inclusion138 decks846 decks
16%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
16%inclusion133 decks846 decks
13%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
15%inclusion126 decks846 decks
14%synergy
Chief Engineer
15%inclusion125 decks846 decks
14%synergy
Tribute Mage
15%inclusion125 decks846 decks
13%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
14%inclusion120 decks846 decks
13%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
14%inclusion115 decks846 decks
12%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
13%inclusion111 decks846 decks
13%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion111 decks846 decks
8%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
13%inclusion109 decks846 decks
10%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
13%inclusion103 decks805 decks
10%synergy
Academy Manufactor
12%inclusion105 decks846 decks
8%synergy
Grand Architect
12%inclusion104 decks846 decks
12%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
12%inclusion102 decks846 decks
10%synergy
The Reality Chip
12%inclusion100 decks846 decks
9%synergy
Whirler Rogue
12%inclusion99 decks846 decks
10%synergy
Imskir Iron-Eater
11%inclusion92 decks801 decks
11%synergy
Hangarback Walker
11%inclusion97 decks846 decks
10%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
11%inclusion95 decks846 decks
9%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
10%inclusion84 decks846 decks
9%synergy
Trinket Mage
10%inclusion84 decks846 decks
8%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
10%inclusion82 decks846 decks
6%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
9.3%inclusion32 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Master of Etherium
9.1%inclusion77 decks846 decks
8%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
9.1%inclusion77 decks846 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
46%inclusion389 decks846 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion356 decks846 decks
0%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion306 decks846 decks
-11%synergy
Whir of Invention
30%inclusion257 decks846 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion210 decks846 decks
0%synergy
Dovin's Veto
23%inclusion191 decks846 decks
4%synergy
Void Rend
22%inclusion188 decks846 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion158 decks846 decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion140 decks846 decks
2%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
15%inclusion128 decks846 decks
-9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion123 decks846 decks
-3%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion123 decks846 decks
-6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion121 decks846 decks
-2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
14%inclusion118 decks846 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion115 decks846 decks
-7%synergy
Scour for Scrap
14%inclusion45 decks333 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion107 decks846 decks
0%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion85 decks846 decks
6%synergy
Access Denied
10%inclusion83 decks846 decks
9%synergy
Ephemerate
10%inclusion83 decks846 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion83 decks846 decks
-12%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
9.5%inclusion80 decks846 decks
5%synergy
Desynchronization
9.1%inclusion70 decks769 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.9%inclusion75 decks846 decks
-20%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.6%inclusion73 decks846 decks
-8%synergy
Force of Will
8.0%inclusion68 decks846 decks
-2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.8%inclusion66 decks846 decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
7.0%inclusion59 decks846 decks
-11%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.4%inclusion54 decks846 decks
-18%synergy
Despark
6.3%inclusion53 decks846 decks
-7%synergy
Force of Negation
5.8%inclusion49 decks846 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
43%inclusion367 decks846 decks
38%synergy
Thoughtcast
34%inclusion289 decks846 decks
31%synergy
Organic Extinction
32%inclusion274 decks846 decks
30%synergy
Trash for Treasure
22%inclusion185 decks846 decks
21%synergy
Voyage Home
15%inclusion82 decks536 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion126 decks846 decks
-18%synergy
Reshape
14%inclusion115 decks846 decks
12%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
12%inclusion101 decks846 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion101 decks846 decks
-3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion97 decks846 decks
-6%synergy
Wake the Past
11%inclusion96 decks846 decks
8%synergy
Damn
7.4%inclusion63 decks846 decks
-8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.3%inclusion62 decks846 decks
0%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.7%inclusion57 decks846 decks
-5%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.6%inclusion56 decks846 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
6.6%inclusion56 decks846 decks
-5%synergy
One with the Machine
6.3%inclusion53 decks846 decks
5%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.1%inclusion52 decks846 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
6.1%inclusion52 decks846 decks
-6%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.8%inclusion49 decks846 decks
-10%synergy
Scrap Mastery
5.7%inclusion48 decks846 decks
5%synergy
Their Name Is Death
5.7%inclusion48 decks846 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
5.7%inclusion48 decks846 decks
-3%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.4%inclusion46 decks846 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
42%inclusion358 decks846 decks
39%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
35%inclusion292 decks846 decks
33%synergy
Unwinding Clock
34%inclusion291 decks846 decks
32%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
30%inclusion255 decks846 decks
26%synergy
Sculpting Steel
26%inclusion216 decks846 decks
23%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
25%inclusion84 decks342 decks
22%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
18%inclusion150 decks846 decks
16%synergy
Cryogen Relic
16%inclusion54 decks338 decks
15%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
15%inclusion128 decks846 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion127 decks846 decks
-10%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
15%inclusion125 decks846 decks
14%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
15%inclusion124 decks846 decks
13%synergy
Panharmonicon
15%inclusion123 decks846 decks
11%synergy
Repurposing Bay
14%inclusion74 decks539 decks
13%synergy
Cloud Key
14%inclusion115 decks846 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion112 decks846 decks
10%synergy
Cranial Plating
13%inclusion110 decks846 decks
12%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
12%inclusion105 decks846 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion103 decks846 decks
-15%synergy
Darksteel Forge
12%inclusion102 decks846 decks
11%synergy
Clock of Omens
12%inclusion98 decks846 decks
11%synergy
Thopter Shop
10%inclusion83 decks846 decks
9%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
10%inclusion81 decks846 decks
9%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
9.1%inclusion77 decks846 decks
8%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
8.9%inclusion75 decks846 decks
6%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
8.7%inclusion74 decks846 decks
8%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
8.7%inclusion74 decks846 decks
8%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
8.4%inclusion71 decks846 decks
8%synergy
Trading Post
7.9%inclusion67 decks846 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.9%inclusion67 decks846 decks
1%synergy
Transmutation Font
7.6%inclusion64 decks846 decks
7%synergy
Detective's Satchel
7.4%inclusion63 decks846 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.2%inclusion61 decks846 decks
5%synergy
Moonsilver Key
6.6%inclusion56 decks846 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Lotus
6.5%inclusion35 decks536 decks
6%synergy
Cranial Ram
6.5%inclusion52 decks801 decks
6%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
6.4%inclusion54 decks846 decks
5%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
6.1%inclusion52 decks846 decks
5%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
5.8%inclusion20 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Junker
5.6%inclusion30 decks537 decks
5%synergy
Grinding Station
5.4%inclusion46 decks846 decks
5%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
5.4%inclusion46 decks846 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.2%inclusion44 decks846 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
48%inclusion402 decks846 decks
44%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
36%inclusion123 decks345 decks
34%synergy
Efficient Construction
33%inclusion276 decks846 decks
31%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
28%inclusion234 decks846 decks
26%synergy
Storm the Vault
28%inclusion234 decks846 decks
25%synergy
Mechanized Production
26%inclusion216 decks846 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion117 decks846 decks
-2%synergy
Impact Tremors
10%inclusion88 decks846 decks
1%synergy
Anointed Procession
9.5%inclusion80 decks846 decks
2%synergy
Biotransference
7.4%inclusion63 decks846 decks
7%synergy
Teleportation Circle
6.6%inclusion56 decks846 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.4%inclusion54 decks846 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Daretti, Scrap Savant
29%inclusion242 decks846 decks
27%synergy
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
29%inclusion242 decks846 decks
26%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
18%inclusion155 decks846 decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
14%inclusion50 decks361 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
14%inclusion116 decks846 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
12%inclusion98 decks846 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
8.0%inclusion68 decks846 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
5.9%inclusion50 decks846 decks
0%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
5.7%inclusion48 decks846 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
62%inclusion526 decks846 decks
57%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
45%inclusion382 decks846 decks
41%synergy
Tree of Tales
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Academy Ruins
40%inclusion339 decks846 decks
35%synergy
Inventors' Fair
37%inclusion310 decks846 decks
33%synergy
Buried Ruin
35%inclusion298 decks846 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion242 decks846 decks
22%synergy
Archway of Innovation
27%inclusion218 decks793 decks
24%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
27%inclusion92 decks345 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion156 decks846 decks
-11%synergy
Treasure Vault
14%inclusion118 decks846 decks
11%synergy
Fomori Vault
14%inclusion116 decks846 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion88 decks846 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion84 decks846 decks
-6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
8.9%inclusion75 decks846 decks
-21%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion774 decks846 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion728 decks846 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
45%inclusion383 decks846 decks
25%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
38%inclusion324 decks846 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Progress
35%inclusion294 decks846 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
34%inclusion291 decks846 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
32%inclusion269 decks846 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
26%inclusion221 decks846 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
25%inclusion213 decks846 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
23%inclusion197 decks846 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
23%inclusion191 decks846 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
22%inclusion189 decks846 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
20%inclusion166 decks846 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
19%inclusion164 decks846 decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion160 decks846 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion146 decks846 decks
10%synergy
Basalt Monolith
17%inclusion143 decks846 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Signet
16%inclusion134 decks846 decks
-7%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
13%inclusion100 decks769 decks
11%synergy
Boros Signet
11%inclusion93 decks846 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
11%inclusion93 decks846 decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion91 decks846 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
9.3%inclusion79 decks846 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
7.3%inclusion62 decks846 decks
3%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
7.0%inclusion59 decks846 decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.7%inclusion57 decks846 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Star
6.0%inclusion51 decks846 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.2%inclusion44 decks846 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion787 decks846 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion572 decks846 decks
31%synergy
Spire of Industry
60%inclusion509 decks846 decks
57%synergy
Thornglint Bridge
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Slagwoods Bridge
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Tanglepool Bridge
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
50%inclusion424 decks846 decks
44%synergy
Watery Grave
50%inclusion420 decks846 decks
8%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
49%inclusion418 decks846 decks
46%synergy
Razortide Bridge
49%inclusion417 decks846 decks
43%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
47%inclusion397 decks846 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
45%inclusion382 decks846 decks
7%synergy
Darkmoss Bridge
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
The World Tree
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
44%inclusion374 decks846 decks
41%synergy
Godless Shrine
41%inclusion349 decks846 decks
0%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
41%inclusion346 decks846 decks
38%synergy
Sacred Foundry
40%inclusion338 decks846 decks
3%synergy
Blood Crypt
40%inclusion338 decks846 decks
2%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
38%inclusion325 decks846 decks
33%synergy
Polluted Delta
37%inclusion313 decks846 decks
25%synergy
Flooded Strand
36%inclusion304 decks846 decks
25%synergy
Scalding Tarn
35%inclusion300 decks846 decks
25%synergy
Marsh Flats
35%inclusion297 decks846 decks
25%synergy
Arid Mesa
34%inclusion287 decks846 decks
24%synergy
Ketria Triome
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
32%inclusion270 decks846 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
30%inclusion253 decks846 decks
3%synergy
Raffine's Tower
29%inclusion244 decks846 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Monastery
26%inclusion216 decks846 decks
-2%synergy
Xander's Lounge
25%inclusion208 decks846 decks
2%synergy
Raugrin Triome
25%inclusion208 decks846 decks
1%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
25%inclusion208 decks846 decks
-3%synergy
Glimmervoid
24%inclusion203 decks846 decks
24%synergy
Shivan Reef
20%inclusion166 decks846 decks
-10%synergy
Nomad Outpost
19%inclusion164 decks846 decks
-9%synergy
Morphic Pool
18%inclusion156 decks846 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion155 decks846 decks
-4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
18%inclusion154 decks846 decks
-6%synergy
Training Center
17%inclusion144 decks846 decks
-7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
16%inclusion138 decks846 decks
15%synergy
Caves of Koilos
16%inclusion137 decks846 decks
-13%synergy
Power Depot
16%inclusion135 decks846 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion134 decks846 decks
8%synergy
Savai Triome
15%inclusion129 decks846 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion126 decks846 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion123 decks846 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
14%inclusion120 decks846 decks
-15%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion113 decks846 decks
-9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
13%inclusion113 decks846 decks
-11%synergy