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
4.2%inclusion798 decks19.1K decks
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
0.9%inclusion31 decks3.61K decks
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
0.3%inclusion5 decks1.46K decks
Urtet, Remnant of Memnarch
0.0%inclusion4 decks15.4K decks
Garth One-Eye
0.0%inclusion2 decks4.83K decks
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Tymna the Weaver
0.0%inclusion2 decks10.2K decks
Child of Alara
0.0%inclusion2 decks8.93K decks
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
0.8%inclusion2 decks242 decks
Azlask, the Swelling Scourge
0.0%inclusion1 decks13.3K decks
Cecily, Haunted Mage // Othelm, Sigardian Outcast
0.0%inclusion1 decks2.18K decks
Kenrith, the Returned King
0.0%inclusion1 decks27.7K decks
Cecily, Haunted Mage // Sophina, Spearsage Deserter
0.1%inclusion1 decks871 decks
New Cards
Hexing Squelcher
1.9%inclusion1 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
1.9%inclusion1 decks52 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sai, Master Thopterist
77%inclusion653 decks850 decks
73%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
74%inclusion630 decks850 decks
68%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
70%inclusion592 decks850 decks
65%synergy
Seat of the Synod
72%inclusion608 decks850 decks
65%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
70%inclusion598 decks850 decks
65%synergy
Time Sieve
65%inclusion552 decks850 decks
62%synergy
Vault of Whispers
65%inclusion550 decks850 decks
60%synergy
Great Furnace
66%inclusion558 decks850 decks
60%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
59%inclusion505 decks850 decks
59%synergy
Skullclamp
69%inclusion589 decks850 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Krark-Clan Ironworks
58%inclusion495 decks850 decks
57%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion494 decks850 decks
-3%synergy
Foundry Inspector
57%inclusion487 decks850 decks
53%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
56%inclusion404 decks725 decks
51%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
55%inclusion469 decks850 decks
52%synergy
Scrap Trawler
55%inclusion466 decks850 decks
53%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
55%inclusion465 decks850 decks
52%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
54%inclusion456 decks850 decks
48%synergy
Myr Retriever
53%inclusion449 decks850 decks
51%synergy
Marionette Master
53%inclusion449 decks850 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion308 decks850 decks
15%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion250 decks850 decks
14%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
28%inclusion236 decks850 decks
5%synergy
Rhystic Study
27%inclusion229 decks850 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
25%inclusion214 decks850 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
19%inclusion160 decks850 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion150 decks850 decks
9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion149 decks850 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion87 decks850 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.8%inclusion66 decks850 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
51%inclusion433 decks850 decks
46%synergy
Baleful Strix
48%inclusion409 decks850 decks
35%synergy
Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter
46%inclusion392 decks850 decks
43%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
45%inclusion383 decks850 decks
42%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
44%inclusion377 decks850 decks
43%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
43%inclusion367 decks850 decks
31%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
43%inclusion364 decks850 decks
39%synergy
Thought Monitor
43%inclusion362 decks850 decks
39%synergy
Master Transmuter
42%inclusion356 decks850 decks
40%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
42%inclusion356 decks850 decks
40%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion333 decks850 decks
20%synergy
Copper Myr
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
34%inclusion291 decks850 decks
27%synergy
Goblin Welder
32%inclusion268 decks850 decks
29%synergy
Thopter Assembly
30%inclusion254 decks850 decks
30%synergy
Goblin Engineer
29%inclusion247 decks850 decks
26%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
28%inclusion238 decks850 decks
24%synergy
Sharuum the Hegemon
28%inclusion236 decks850 decks
26%synergy
Pinnacle Emissary
27%inclusion68 decks253 decks
25%synergy
Urza, Chief Artificer
27%inclusion228 decks850 decks
25%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
25%inclusion115 decks457 decks
24%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
24%inclusion205 decks850 decks
15%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
23%inclusion193 decks850 decks
21%synergy
Breya's Apprentice
18%inclusion152 decks850 decks
17%synergy
Shimmer Myr
17%inclusion145 decks850 decks
16%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
16%inclusion133 decks850 decks
15%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
16%inclusion132 decks850 decks
14%synergy
Junk Diver
15%inclusion129 decks850 decks
14%synergy
Chief Engineer
15%inclusion127 decks850 decks
15%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
14%inclusion121 decks850 decks
13%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
14%inclusion119 decks850 decks
12%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
14%inclusion118 decks850 decks
13%synergy
Tribute Mage
14%inclusion118 decks850 decks
12%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
14%inclusion118 decks850 decks
11%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
14%inclusion115 decks850 decks
10%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
13%inclusion95 decks727 decks
10%synergy
Displacer Kitten
12%inclusion106 decks850 decks
7%synergy
Imskir Iron-Eater
12%inclusion90 decks723 decks
12%synergy
Academy Manufactor
12%inclusion105 decks850 decks
8%synergy
Hangarback Walker
12%inclusion103 decks850 decks
11%synergy
Grand Architect
12%inclusion100 decks850 decks
11%synergy
The Reality Chip
11%inclusion95 decks850 decks
8%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
11%inclusion92 decks850 decks
8%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
11%inclusion90 decks850 decks
9%synergy
Whirler Rogue
10%inclusion89 decks850 decks
9%synergy
Master of Etherium
10%inclusion87 decks850 decks
9%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
10%inclusion81 decks850 decks
6%synergy
Trinket Mage
9.2%inclusion78 decks850 decks
7%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
9.2%inclusion78 decks850 decks
6%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
8.7%inclusion74 decks850 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
48%inclusion405 decks850 decks
42%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion369 decks850 decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion304 decks850 decks
-11%synergy
Whir of Invention
33%inclusion277 decks850 decks
30%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion198 decks850 decks
-1%synergy
Void Rend
23%inclusion194 decks850 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion176 decks850 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion145 decks850 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion144 decks850 decks
2%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
15%inclusion129 decks850 decks
-9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion124 decks850 decks
-3%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion123 decks850 decks
-7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion122 decks850 decks
-2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
14%inclusion118 decks850 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion114 decks850 decks
-7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion108 decks850 decks
0%synergy
Scour for Scrap
12%inclusion29 decks249 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion92 decks850 decks
-11%synergy
Access Denied
10%inclusion89 decks850 decks
9%synergy
Ephemerate
10%inclusion82 decks850 decks
4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion81 decks850 decks
5%synergy
Desynchronization
9.0%inclusion62 decks691 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.9%inclusion76 decks850 decks
-21%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.7%inclusion74 decks850 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.8%inclusion66 decks850 decks
-9%synergy
Force of Will
7.4%inclusion63 decks850 decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.4%inclusion63 decks850 decks
-5%synergy
Despark
6.6%inclusion56 decks850 decks
-7%synergy
Brainstorm
6.1%inclusion52 decks850 decks
-12%synergy
Force of Negation
5.4%inclusion46 decks850 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.1%inclusion37 decks725 decks
-5%synergy
Dark Ritual
5.1%inclusion43 decks850 decks
-19%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
45%inclusion380 decks850 decks
39%synergy
Thoughtcast
35%inclusion301 decks850 decks
32%synergy
Organic Extinction
35%inclusion299 decks850 decks
33%synergy
Trash for Treasure
24%inclusion206 decks850 decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion128 decks850 decks
-18%synergy
Voyage Home
15%inclusion67 decks456 decks
12%synergy
Reshape
14%inclusion121 decks850 decks
13%synergy
Wake the Past
12%inclusion103 decks850 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion102 decks850 decks
-4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion99 decks850 decks
-7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion94 decks850 decks
4%synergy
Damn
7.5%inclusion64 decks850 decks
-8%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.2%inclusion61 decks850 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.2%inclusion61 decks850 decks
-5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.9%inclusion59 decks850 decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
6.9%inclusion59 decks850 decks
-6%synergy
Their Name Is Death
6.5%inclusion55 decks850 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
6.5%inclusion55 decks850 decks
-5%synergy
One with the Machine
6.4%inclusion54 decks850 decks
5%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.0%inclusion51 decks850 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.9%inclusion50 decks850 decks
-10%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.6%inclusion48 decks850 decks
4%synergy
Scrap Mastery
5.3%inclusion45 decks850 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
5.2%inclusion44 decks850 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
43%inclusion364 decks850 decks
40%synergy
Unwinding Clock
38%inclusion322 decks850 decks
35%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
37%inclusion317 decks850 decks
36%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
29%inclusion245 decks850 decks
24%synergy
Sculpting Steel
27%inclusion229 decks850 decks
25%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
24%inclusion61 decks258 decks
21%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
22%inclusion185 decks850 decks
20%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
15%inclusion121 decks784 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion131 decks850 decks
-9%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
15%inclusion129 decks850 decks
10%synergy
Cryogen Relic
15%inclusion38 decks254 decks
14%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
15%inclusion115 decks781 decks
13%synergy
Panharmonicon
15%inclusion125 decks850 decks
11%synergy
Repurposing Bay
15%inclusion67 decks459 decks
14%synergy
Cranial Plating
14%inclusion119 decks850 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Forge
14%inclusion118 decks850 decks
13%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
13%inclusion103 decks784 decks
13%synergy
Cloud Key
12%inclusion106 decks850 decks
10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion104 decks850 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion104 decks850 decks
-15%synergy
Clock of Omens
11%inclusion97 decks850 decks
10%synergy
Thopter Shop
11%inclusion92 decks850 decks
10%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
9.3%inclusion79 decks850 decks
8%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
9.3%inclusion79 decks850 decks
8%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
9.1%inclusion77 decks850 decks
8%synergy
Detective's Satchel
8.9%inclusion76 decks850 decks
9%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
8.8%inclusion75 decks850 decks
8%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
8.6%inclusion73 decks850 decks
7%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
8.5%inclusion72 decks850 decks
6%synergy
Trading Post
8.2%inclusion70 decks850 decks
7%synergy
Transmutation Font
7.7%inclusion61 decks790 decks
7%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
7.6%inclusion65 decks850 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.2%inclusion61 decks850 decks
0%synergy
Radiant Lotus
7.0%inclusion32 decks456 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.8%inclusion58 decks850 decks
5%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
6.7%inclusion57 decks850 decks
6%synergy
Cranial Ram
6.6%inclusion48 decks723 decks
6%synergy
Moonsilver Key
6.6%inclusion56 decks850 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Junker
6.1%inclusion28 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
5.6%inclusion48 decks850 decks
3%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
5.3%inclusion14 decks262 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
50%inclusion427 decks850 decks
47%synergy
Efficient Construction
33%inclusion283 decks850 decks
32%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
31%inclusion82 decks262 decks
30%synergy
Storm the Vault
31%inclusion262 decks850 decks
29%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
30%inclusion258 decks850 decks
29%synergy
Mechanized Production
25%inclusion213 decks850 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion113 decks850 decks
-3%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion89 decks850 decks
3%synergy
Impact Tremors
10%inclusion81 decks850 decks
0%synergy
Biotransference
7.9%inclusion67 decks850 decks
7%synergy
Teleportation Circle
6.5%inclusion55 decks850 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.0%inclusion51 decks850 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
32%inclusion272 decks850 decks
30%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
32%inclusion271 decks850 decks
30%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
20%inclusion172 decks850 decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
15%inclusion125 decks850 decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
13%inclusion111 decks850 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
12%inclusion33 decks279 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
8.8%inclusion75 decks850 decks
8%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
5.9%inclusion50 decks850 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
5.2%inclusion44 decks850 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
63%inclusion537 decks850 decks
58%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
47%inclusion402 decks850 decks
44%synergy
Tree of Tales
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Academy Ruins
41%inclusion350 decks850 decks
36%synergy
Inventors' Fair
38%inclusion327 decks850 decks
35%synergy
Buried Ruin
36%inclusion305 decks850 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion245 decks850 decks
22%synergy
Archway of Innovation
28%inclusion201 decks715 decks
25%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
24%inclusion64 decks262 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion166 decks850 decks
-10%synergy
Fomori Vault
14%inclusion112 decks783 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Vault
14%inclusion117 decks850 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion87 decks850 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion83 decks850 decks
-7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
9.4%inclusion80 decks850 decks
-20%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion785 decks850 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion736 decks850 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
47%inclusion403 decks850 decks
27%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
40%inclusion344 decks850 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
33%inclusion284 decks850 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion277 decks850 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
31%inclusion263 decks850 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Signet
29%inclusion250 decks850 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Signet
28%inclusion237 decks850 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
26%inclusion219 decks850 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
22%inclusion191 decks850 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
22%inclusion188 decks850 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion182 decks850 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
19%inclusion160 decks850 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
18%inclusion152 decks850 decks
-10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
17%inclusion141 decks850 decks
-7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
16%inclusion139 decks850 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion139 decks850 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
14%inclusion95 decks691 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
11%inclusion96 decks850 decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion94 decks850 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Signet
11%inclusion94 decks850 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
8.6%inclusion73 decks850 decks
-6%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
8.0%inclusion68 decks850 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
7.1%inclusion60 decks850 decks
2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.4%inclusion54 decks850 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Star
5.8%inclusion49 decks850 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.1%inclusion43 decks850 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion799 decks850 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion585 decks850 decks
32%synergy
Spire of Industry
61%inclusion521 decks850 decks
58%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
52%inclusion443 decks850 decks
46%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
52%inclusion440 decks850 decks
48%synergy
Razortide Bridge
51%inclusion435 decks850 decks
45%synergy
Watery Grave
49%inclusion420 decks850 decks
8%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
47%inclusion398 decks850 decks
43%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
47%inclusion396 decks850 decks
7%synergy
Thornglint Bridge
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Slagwoods Bridge
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Tanglepool Bridge
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Steam Vents
45%inclusion383 decks850 decks
7%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
44%inclusion372 decks850 decks
40%synergy
Godless Shrine
43%inclusion363 decks850 decks
1%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
40%inclusion343 decks850 decks
35%synergy
Sacred Foundry
40%inclusion340 decks850 decks
3%synergy
Blood Crypt
40%inclusion340 decks850 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
36%inclusion310 decks850 decks
26%synergy
Darkmoss Bridge
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
The World Tree
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
36%inclusion309 decks850 decks
26%synergy
Flooded Strand
36%inclusion307 decks850 decks
25%synergy
Polluted Delta
36%inclusion307 decks850 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
34%inclusion292 decks850 decks
24%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
31%inclusion267 decks850 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
31%inclusion262 decks850 decks
3%synergy
Raffine's Tower
30%inclusion257 decks850 decks
6%synergy
Ketria Triome
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Xander's Lounge
27%inclusion226 decks850 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Monastery
26%inclusion221 decks850 decks
-3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
25%inclusion210 decks850 decks
-4%synergy
Glimmervoid
25%inclusion209 decks850 decks
24%synergy
Raugrin Triome
24%inclusion205 decks850 decks
0%synergy
Nomad Outpost
19%inclusion162 decks850 decks
-10%synergy
Morphic Pool
19%inclusion161 decks850 decks
-5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
19%inclusion161 decks850 decks
-5%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion158 decks850 decks
-11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
18%inclusion157 decks850 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion157 decks850 decks
-4%synergy
Training Center
18%inclusion149 decks850 decks
-8%synergy
Power Depot
16%inclusion138 decks850 decks
15%synergy
Savai Triome
16%inclusion136 decks850 decks
-8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
16%inclusion133 decks850 decks
-14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion131 decks850 decks
-5%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion127 decks850 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion123 decks850 decks
7%synergy
Vault of Champions
14%inclusion116 decks850 decks
-10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
13%inclusion114 decks850 decks
-15%synergy
Spectator Seating
13%inclusion113 decks850 decks
-10%synergy