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
3.9%inclusion788 decks20.1K decks
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
0.9%inclusion33 decks3.73K decks
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
0.4%inclusion6 decks1.50K decks
Urtet, Remnant of Memnarch
0.0%inclusion4 decks16.2K decks
Cecily, Haunted Mage // Sophina, Spearsage Deserter
0.2%inclusion2 decks864 decks
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Tymna the Weaver
0.0%inclusion2 decks10.7K decks
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
0.8%inclusion2 decks252 decks
Azlask, the Swelling Scourge
0.0%inclusion1 decks14.3K decks
Cecily, Haunted Mage // Othelm, Sigardian Outcast
0.0%inclusion1 decks2.25K decks
Kenrith, the Returned King
0.0%inclusion1 decks28.9K decks
Garth One-Eye
0.0%inclusion1 decks4.96K decks
Child of Alara
0.0%inclusion1 decks9.60K decks
New Cards
Ravenous Robots
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Sewer-veillance Cam
3.8%inclusion3 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
2.7%inclusion3 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Mouser Foundry
2.5%inclusion2 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Technodrome
1.8%inclusion2 decks110 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sai, Master Thopterist
76%inclusion643 decks842 decks
73%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
73%inclusion618 decks842 decks
67%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
69%inclusion579 decks842 decks
65%synergy
Seat of the Synod
71%inclusion599 decks842 decks
64%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
70%inclusion587 decks842 decks
64%synergy
Time Sieve
64%inclusion535 decks842 decks
61%synergy
Vault of Whispers
64%inclusion538 decks842 decks
60%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
60%inclusion503 decks842 decks
59%synergy
Great Furnace
65%inclusion547 decks842 decks
59%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
59%inclusion500 decks842 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Skullclamp
68%inclusion575 decks842 decks
57%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion476 decks842 decks
-4%synergy
Foundry Inspector
56%inclusion473 decks842 decks
52%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
56%inclusion435 decks780 decks
51%synergy
Scrap Trawler
54%inclusion452 decks842 decks
52%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
54%inclusion452 decks842 decks
50%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
54%inclusion452 decks842 decks
48%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
53%inclusion446 decks842 decks
51%synergy
Myr Retriever
52%inclusion439 decks842 decks
50%synergy
Marionette Master
50%inclusion425 decks842 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
35%inclusion294 decks842 decks
14%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion246 decks842 decks
14%synergy
Rhystic Study
26%inclusion223 decks842 decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
26%inclusion221 decks842 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
25%inclusion207 decks842 decks
5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
19%inclusion159 decks842 decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion147 decks842 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion146 decks842 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion87 decks842 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.0%inclusion67 decks842 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
50%inclusion423 decks842 decks
46%synergy
Baleful Strix
47%inclusion393 decks842 decks
34%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
45%inclusion381 decks842 decks
44%synergy
Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter
45%inclusion376 decks842 decks
41%synergy
Copper Myr
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
44%inclusion369 decks842 decks
40%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
44%inclusion367 decks842 decks
40%synergy
Thought Monitor
43%inclusion365 decks842 decks
40%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
41%inclusion346 decks842 decks
29%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
41%inclusion344 decks842 decks
39%synergy
Master Transmuter
39%inclusion332 decks842 decks
38%synergy
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion316 decks842 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
33%inclusion280 decks842 decks
26%synergy
Goblin Welder
30%inclusion256 decks842 decks
28%synergy
Goblin Engineer
29%inclusion243 decks842 decks
26%synergy
Thopter Assembly
29%inclusion241 decks842 decks
28%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
28%inclusion239 decks842 decks
24%synergy
Pinnacle Emissary
27%inclusion86 decks313 decks
26%synergy
Sharuum the Hegemon
27%inclusion224 decks842 decks
25%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
26%inclusion134 decks514 decks
25%synergy
Urza, Chief Artificer
26%inclusion215 decks842 decks
24%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
24%inclusion204 decks842 decks
23%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
23%inclusion194 decks842 decks
14%synergy
Breya's Apprentice
18%inclusion151 decks842 decks
17%synergy
Shimmer Myr
17%inclusion143 decks842 decks
16%synergy
Junk Diver
16%inclusion135 decks842 decks
15%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
16%inclusion131 decks842 decks
15%synergy
Chief Engineer
15%inclusion128 decks842 decks
15%synergy
Tribute Mage
15%inclusion127 decks842 decks
13%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
15%inclusion127 decks842 decks
12%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
14%inclusion121 decks842 decks
13%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
14%inclusion118 decks842 decks
13%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
13%inclusion113 decks842 decks
13%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
13%inclusion110 decks842 decks
11%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
13%inclusion110 decks842 decks
10%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion108 decks842 decks
8%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
13%inclusion99 decks782 decks
10%synergy
Academy Manufactor
12%inclusion104 decks842 decks
8%synergy
Grand Architect
12%inclusion102 decks842 decks
12%synergy
The Reality Chip
12%inclusion100 decks842 decks
9%synergy
Hangarback Walker
12%inclusion99 decks842 decks
11%synergy
Imskir Iron-Eater
12%inclusion91 decks778 decks
11%synergy
Whirler Rogue
12%inclusion98 decks842 decks
10%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
11%inclusion93 decks842 decks
8%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
10%inclusion86 decks842 decks
9%synergy
Master of Etherium
10%inclusion83 decks842 decks
8%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
10%inclusion82 decks842 decks
6%synergy
Trinket Mage
10%inclusion80 decks842 decks
8%synergy
Trophy Mage
9.1%inclusion77 decks842 decks
8%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
9.0%inclusion76 decks842 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
47%inclusion395 decks842 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion359 decks842 decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion307 decks842 decks
-11%synergy
Whir of Invention
31%inclusion264 decks842 decks
29%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion205 decks842 decks
0%synergy
Dovin's Veto
22%inclusion188 decks842 decks
4%synergy
Void Rend
22%inclusion186 decks842 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion152 decks842 decks
0%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion141 decks842 decks
2%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
15%inclusion129 decks842 decks
-9%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion126 decks842 decks
-6%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
14%inclusion121 decks842 decks
13%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion121 decks842 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion120 decks842 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion117 decks842 decks
-6%synergy
Scour for Scrap
13%inclusion41 decks309 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion106 decks842 decks
0%synergy
Access Denied
10%inclusion87 decks842 decks
9%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion83 decks842 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion83 decks842 decks
-12%synergy
Ephemerate
10%inclusion81 decks842 decks
4%synergy
Desynchronization
9.1%inclusion68 decks746 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
9.0%inclusion76 decks842 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.9%inclusion75 decks842 decks
-21%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.7%inclusion73 decks842 decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.7%inclusion65 decks842 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Will
7.6%inclusion64 decks842 decks
-2%synergy
Brainstorm
6.9%inclusion58 decks842 decks
-11%synergy
Despark
6.3%inclusion53 decks842 decks
-7%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.1%inclusion51 decks842 decks
-18%synergy
Force of Negation
5.7%inclusion48 decks842 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.1%inclusion40 decks780 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
44%inclusion372 decks842 decks
39%synergy
Thoughtcast
35%inclusion293 decks842 decks
32%synergy
Organic Extinction
34%inclusion283 decks842 decks
31%synergy
Trash for Treasure
22%inclusion187 decks842 decks
21%synergy
Voyage Home
15%inclusion78 decks513 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion126 decks842 decks
-18%synergy
Reshape
14%inclusion117 decks842 decks
13%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
12%inclusion100 decks842 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion99 decks842 decks
-4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion99 decks842 decks
-6%synergy
Wake the Past
11%inclusion96 decks842 decks
8%synergy
Damn
7.6%inclusion64 decks842 decks
-7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.4%inclusion62 decks842 decks
0%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.0%inclusion59 decks842 decks
-5%synergy
Windfall
6.8%inclusion57 decks842 decks
-5%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.4%inclusion54 decks842 decks
5%synergy
One with the Machine
6.3%inclusion53 decks842 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
6.3%inclusion53 decks842 decks
-6%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.2%inclusion52 decks842 decks
3%synergy
Scrap Mastery
5.9%inclusion50 decks842 decks
5%synergy
Their Name Is Death
5.8%inclusion49 decks842 decks
5%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.8%inclusion49 decks842 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.7%inclusion48 decks842 decks
-10%synergy
Gamble
5.6%inclusion47 decks842 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
42%inclusion354 decks842 decks
39%synergy
Unwinding Clock
35%inclusion297 decks842 decks
33%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
35%inclusion296 decks842 decks
34%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
29%inclusion248 decks842 decks
25%synergy
Sculpting Steel
26%inclusion219 decks842 decks
24%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
25%inclusion79 decks318 decks
22%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
19%inclusion159 decks842 decks
17%synergy
Cryogen Relic
16%inclusion49 decks314 decks
14%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
15%inclusion130 decks842 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion124 decks842 decks
-10%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
15%inclusion123 decks839 decks
14%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
15%inclusion122 decks836 decks
13%synergy
Panharmonicon
14%inclusion121 decks842 decks
10%synergy
Repurposing Bay
14%inclusion72 decks516 decks
13%synergy
Cranial Plating
14%inclusion114 decks842 decks
12%synergy
Cloud Key
13%inclusion109 decks842 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion108 decks842 decks
10%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
13%inclusion106 decks839 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Forge
12%inclusion105 decks842 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion105 decks842 decks
-15%synergy
Clock of Omens
11%inclusion94 decks842 decks
10%synergy
Thopter Shop
10%inclusion88 decks842 decks
10%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
10%inclusion81 decks842 decks
9%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
9.1%inclusion77 decks842 decks
8%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
8.6%inclusion72 decks842 decks
7%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
8.4%inclusion71 decks842 decks
8%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
8.3%inclusion70 decks842 decks
8%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
8.3%inclusion70 decks842 decks
6%synergy
Trading Post
8.2%inclusion69 decks842 decks
7%synergy
Transmutation Font
7.6%inclusion64 decks842 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.6%inclusion64 decks842 decks
0%synergy
Detective's Satchel
7.5%inclusion63 decks842 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.1%inclusion60 decks842 decks
5%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
6.9%inclusion58 decks842 decks
6%synergy
Moonsilver Key
6.7%inclusion56 decks842 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Lotus
6.6%inclusion34 decks513 decks
6%synergy
Cranial Ram
6.4%inclusion50 decks778 decks
5%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
6.2%inclusion52 decks842 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Junker
5.6%inclusion29 decks514 decks
5%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
5.6%inclusion47 decks842 decks
3%synergy
Grinding Station
5.5%inclusion46 decks842 decks
5%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
5.3%inclusion17 decks321 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
49%inclusion410 decks842 decks
45%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
36%inclusion114 decks321 decks
34%synergy
Efficient Construction
33%inclusion277 decks842 decks
32%synergy
Storm the Vault
29%inclusion240 decks842 decks
26%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
28%inclusion239 decks842 decks
27%synergy
Mechanized Production
25%inclusion213 decks842 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion114 decks842 decks
-2%synergy
Impact Tremors
10%inclusion88 decks842 decks
1%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion80 decks842 decks
2%synergy
Biotransference
7.4%inclusion62 decks842 decks
7%synergy
Teleportation Circle
6.4%inclusion54 decks842 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.4%inclusion54 decks842 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
30%inclusion253 decks842 decks
28%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
30%inclusion251 decks842 decks
28%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
19%inclusion159 decks842 decks
16%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
14%inclusion119 decks842 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion44 decks337 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
12%inclusion99 decks842 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
8.4%inclusion71 decks842 decks
8%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
5.7%inclusion48 decks842 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
5.7%inclusion48 decks842 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
63%inclusion529 decks842 decks
57%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
46%inclusion391 decks842 decks
43%synergy
Tree of Tales
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Academy Ruins
40%inclusion341 decks842 decks
35%synergy
Inventors' Fair
38%inclusion317 decks842 decks
34%synergy
Buried Ruin
36%inclusion300 decks842 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion242 decks842 decks
22%synergy
Archway of Innovation
28%inclusion214 decks770 decks
25%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
26%inclusion84 decks321 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion159 decks842 decks
-11%synergy
Fomori Vault
14%inclusion115 decks838 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Vault
14%inclusion115 decks842 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion86 decks842 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion83 decks842 decks
-6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
9.0%inclusion76 decks842 decks
-21%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion772 decks842 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion728 decks842 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion387 decks842 decks
26%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
39%inclusion327 decks842 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Progress
34%inclusion289 decks842 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
34%inclusion288 decks842 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
32%inclusion266 decks842 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
27%inclusion226 decks842 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
26%inclusion217 decks842 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
24%inclusion201 decks842 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
23%inclusion191 decks842 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
22%inclusion188 decks842 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
19%inclusion162 decks842 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion161 decks842 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
19%inclusion158 decks842 decks
-9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
17%inclusion143 decks842 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion143 decks842 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
16%inclusion134 decks842 decks
-7%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
13%inclusion98 decks746 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
11%inclusion95 decks842 decks
-13%synergy
Boros Signet
11%inclusion94 decks842 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion88 decks842 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
8.9%inclusion75 decks842 decks
-5%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
7.4%inclusion62 decks842 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
7.4%inclusion62 decks842 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.8%inclusion57 decks842 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Star
5.8%inclusion49 decks842 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.2%inclusion44 decks842 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion786 decks842 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion570 decks842 decks
31%synergy
Spire of Industry
61%inclusion517 decks842 decks
58%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
51%inclusion426 decks842 decks
45%synergy
Razortide Bridge
50%inclusion422 decks842 decks
44%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
50%inclusion421 decks842 decks
46%synergy
Watery Grave
49%inclusion416 decks842 decks
8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
47%inclusion392 decks842 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
45%inclusion382 decks842 decks
7%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
45%inclusion379 decks842 decks
41%synergy
Darkmoss Bridge
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
The World Tree
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
42%inclusion352 decks842 decks
38%synergy
Godless Shrine
41%inclusion348 decks842 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Foundry
40%inclusion337 decks842 decks
3%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
40%inclusion335 decks842 decks
34%synergy
Blood Crypt
40%inclusion335 decks842 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
37%inclusion309 decks842 decks
25%synergy
Scalding Tarn
36%inclusion302 decks842 decks
25%synergy
Flooded Strand
36%inclusion301 decks842 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
36%inclusion300 decks842 decks
25%synergy
Arid Mesa
34%inclusion285 decks842 decks
24%synergy
Ketria Triome
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
32%inclusion270 decks842 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
30%inclusion255 decks842 decks
3%synergy
Raffine's Tower
29%inclusion248 decks842 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Monastery
26%inclusion221 decks842 decks
-2%synergy
Xander's Lounge
25%inclusion214 decks842 decks
2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
25%inclusion210 decks842 decks
-3%synergy
Raugrin Triome
25%inclusion209 decks842 decks
1%synergy
Glimmervoid
25%inclusion207 decks842 decks
24%synergy
Nomad Outpost
19%inclusion164 decks842 decks
-9%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion162 decks842 decks
-10%synergy
Morphic Pool
19%inclusion159 decks842 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion157 decks842 decks
-4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
19%inclusion157 decks842 decks
-5%synergy
Training Center
18%inclusion148 decks842 decks
-7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion142 decks842 decks
15%synergy
Caves of Koilos
16%inclusion136 decks842 decks
-13%synergy
Savai Triome
16%inclusion134 decks842 decks
-8%synergy
Power Depot
16%inclusion133 decks842 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion129 decks842 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion128 decks842 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion121 decks842 decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
14%inclusion117 decks842 decks
-15%synergy
Spectator Seating
13%inclusion111 decks842 decks
-9%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion111 decks842 decks
-9%synergy