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%inclusion804 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 decks8.96K decks
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
0.8%inclusion2 decks243 decks
Azlask, the Swelling Scourge
0.0%inclusion1 decks13.4K decks
Cecily, Haunted Mage // Othelm, Sigardian Outcast
0.0%inclusion1 decks2.19K decks
Kenrith, the Returned King
0.0%inclusion1 decks27.8K decks
Cecily, Haunted Mage // Sophina, Spearsage Deserter
0.1%inclusion1 decks872 decks
New Cards
Mirrormind Crown
3.3%inclusion2 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
1.6%inclusion1 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sai, Master Thopterist
77%inclusion656 decks856 decks
73%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
74%inclusion634 decks856 decks
68%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
70%inclusion596 decks856 decks
65%synergy
Seat of the Synod
72%inclusion613 decks856 decks
65%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
70%inclusion602 decks856 decks
65%synergy
Time Sieve
65%inclusion554 decks856 decks
62%synergy
Vault of Whispers
65%inclusion554 decks856 decks
60%synergy
Great Furnace
66%inclusion563 decks856 decks
60%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
59%inclusion508 decks856 decks
59%synergy
Skullclamp
69%inclusion592 decks856 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Krark-Clan Ironworks
58%inclusion497 decks856 decks
57%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion496 decks856 decks
-3%synergy
Foundry Inspector
57%inclusion490 decks856 decks
53%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
56%inclusion409 decks732 decks
51%synergy
Scrap Trawler
55%inclusion471 decks856 decks
53%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
55%inclusion470 decks856 decks
52%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
54%inclusion463 decks856 decks
52%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
54%inclusion460 decks856 decks
48%synergy
Myr Retriever
53%inclusion453 decks856 decks
51%synergy
Marionette Master
52%inclusion449 decks856 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion312 decks856 decks
15%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion252 decks856 decks
14%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
28%inclusion236 decks856 decks
5%synergy
Rhystic Study
27%inclusion228 decks856 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
25%inclusion215 decks856 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
19%inclusion159 decks856 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion151 decks856 decks
9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion148 decks856 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion87 decks856 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.6%inclusion65 decks856 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
51%inclusion438 decks856 decks
47%synergy
Baleful Strix
48%inclusion414 decks856 decks
35%synergy
Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter
46%inclusion392 decks856 decks
42%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
45%inclusion384 decks856 decks
42%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
44%inclusion379 decks856 decks
43%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
43%inclusion368 decks856 decks
30%synergy
Thought Monitor
43%inclusion366 decks856 decks
39%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
43%inclusion365 decks856 decks
39%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
42%inclusion360 decks856 decks
40%synergy
Master Transmuter
42%inclusion356 decks856 decks
40%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion334 decks856 decks
20%synergy
Copper Myr
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
34%inclusion294 decks856 decks
27%synergy
Goblin Welder
31%inclusion269 decks856 decks
29%synergy
Thopter Assembly
30%inclusion256 decks856 decks
30%synergy
Goblin Engineer
29%inclusion248 decks856 decks
26%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
28%inclusion240 decks856 decks
24%synergy
Sharuum the Hegemon
28%inclusion237 decks856 decks
26%synergy
Pinnacle Emissary
27%inclusion71 decks261 decks
25%synergy
Urza, Chief Artificer
27%inclusion230 decks856 decks
25%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
25%inclusion118 decks465 decks
24%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
24%inclusion207 decks856 decks
15%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
23%inclusion195 decks856 decks
21%synergy
Breya's Apprentice
18%inclusion153 decks856 decks
17%synergy
Shimmer Myr
17%inclusion146 decks856 decks
16%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
16%inclusion135 decks856 decks
15%synergy
Junk Diver
15%inclusion131 decks856 decks
15%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
15%inclusion131 decks856 decks
13%synergy
Chief Engineer
15%inclusion130 decks856 decks
15%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
14%inclusion121 decks856 decks
13%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
14%inclusion121 decks856 decks
11%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
14%inclusion120 decks856 decks
13%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
14%inclusion120 decks856 decks
13%synergy
Tribute Mage
14%inclusion119 decks856 decks
12%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
13%inclusion115 decks856 decks
10%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
13%inclusion96 decks734 decks
10%synergy
Displacer Kitten
12%inclusion106 decks856 decks
7%synergy
Academy Manufactor
12%inclusion105 decks856 decks
8%synergy
Imskir Iron-Eater
12%inclusion89 decks730 decks
11%synergy
Hangarback Walker
12%inclusion104 decks856 decks
11%synergy
Grand Architect
12%inclusion101 decks856 decks
11%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
11%inclusion95 decks856 decks
9%synergy
The Reality Chip
11%inclusion95 decks856 decks
8%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
11%inclusion91 decks856 decks
9%synergy
Whirler Rogue
11%inclusion90 decks856 decks
9%synergy
Master of Etherium
10%inclusion87 decks856 decks
9%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
10%inclusion82 decks856 decks
6%synergy
Trinket Mage
9.3%inclusion80 decks856 decks
8%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
9.2%inclusion79 decks856 decks
6%synergy
Trophy Mage
8.6%inclusion74 decks856 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
48%inclusion411 decks856 decks
42%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion369 decks856 decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion305 decks856 decks
-12%synergy
Whir of Invention
32%inclusion278 decks856 decks
30%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion198 decks856 decks
-1%synergy
Void Rend
23%inclusion195 decks856 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion178 decks856 decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion145 decks856 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion143 decks856 decks
2%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
15%inclusion130 decks856 decks
-9%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion125 decks856 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion124 decks856 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion122 decks856 decks
-2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
14%inclusion121 decks856 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion114 decks856 decks
-7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion110 decks856 decks
1%synergy
Scour for Scrap
12%inclusion32 decks257 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion91 decks856 decks
-12%synergy
Access Denied
11%inclusion90 decks856 decks
10%synergy
Ephemerate
10%inclusion84 decks856 decks
4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion82 decks856 decks
5%synergy
Desynchronization
9.0%inclusion63 decks698 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
9.0%inclusion77 decks856 decks
-21%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.6%inclusion74 decks856 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.9%inclusion68 decks856 decks
-9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.5%inclusion64 decks856 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Will
7.2%inclusion62 decks856 decks
-3%synergy
Despark
6.9%inclusion59 decks856 decks
-7%synergy
Brainstorm
6.3%inclusion54 decks856 decks
-12%synergy
Force of Negation
5.3%inclusion45 decks856 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Ritual
5.0%inclusion43 decks856 decks
-19%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
45%inclusion381 decks856 decks
39%synergy
Organic Extinction
35%inclusion302 decks856 decks
33%synergy
Thoughtcast
35%inclusion301 decks856 decks
32%synergy
Trash for Treasure
24%inclusion208 decks856 decks
23%synergy
Voyage Home
15%inclusion70 decks464 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion128 decks856 decks
-18%synergy
Reshape
14%inclusion120 decks856 decks
13%synergy
Wake the Past
12%inclusion105 decks856 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion102 decks856 decks
-4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion99 decks856 decks
-7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion94 decks856 decks
4%synergy
Damn
7.6%inclusion65 decks856 decks
-8%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.2%inclusion62 decks856 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.1%inclusion61 decks856 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
7.0%inclusion60 decks856 decks
-6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.9%inclusion59 decks856 decks
-1%synergy
Their Name Is Death
6.4%inclusion55 decks856 decks
6%synergy
One with the Machine
6.3%inclusion54 decks856 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
6.3%inclusion54 decks856 decks
-6%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.1%inclusion52 decks856 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.8%inclusion50 decks856 decks
-10%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.7%inclusion49 decks856 decks
4%synergy
Scrap Mastery
5.3%inclusion45 decks856 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
5.1%inclusion44 decks856 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
43%inclusion364 decks856 decks
40%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
37%inclusion319 decks856 decks
36%synergy
Unwinding Clock
37%inclusion319 decks856 decks
35%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
29%inclusion244 decks856 decks
24%synergy
Sculpting Steel
27%inclusion231 decks856 decks
25%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
24%inclusion65 decks266 decks
22%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
22%inclusion185 decks856 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion130 decks856 decks
-10%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
15%inclusion120 decks791 decks
14%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
15%inclusion129 decks856 decks
10%synergy
Cryogen Relic
15%inclusion39 decks262 decks
14%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
15%inclusion117 decks788 decks
13%synergy
Panharmonicon
15%inclusion125 decks856 decks
11%synergy
Repurposing Bay
15%inclusion68 decks467 decks
14%synergy
Cranial Plating
14%inclusion120 decks856 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Forge
14%inclusion117 decks856 decks
13%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
13%inclusion104 decks791 decks
13%synergy
Cloud Key
13%inclusion107 decks856 decks
10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion104 decks856 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion104 decks856 decks
-15%synergy
Clock of Omens
11%inclusion97 decks856 decks
10%synergy
Thopter Shop
11%inclusion92 decks856 decks
10%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
9.3%inclusion80 decks856 decks
8%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
9.2%inclusion79 decks856 decks
8%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
9.0%inclusion77 decks856 decks
8%synergy
Detective's Satchel
8.9%inclusion76 decks856 decks
9%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
8.9%inclusion76 decks856 decks
8%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
8.6%inclusion74 decks856 decks
6%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
8.4%inclusion72 decks856 decks
7%synergy
Trading Post
8.2%inclusion70 decks856 decks
7%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
7.7%inclusion66 decks856 decks
7%synergy
Transmutation Font
7.7%inclusion61 decks797 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.1%inclusion61 decks856 decks
0%synergy
Radiant Lotus
7.1%inclusion33 decks464 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.8%inclusion58 decks856 decks
5%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
6.7%inclusion57 decks856 decks
6%synergy
Cranial Ram
6.6%inclusion48 decks730 decks
6%synergy
Moonsilver Key
6.5%inclusion56 decks856 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Junker
6.0%inclusion28 decks465 decks
5%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
5.6%inclusion15 decks270 decks
1%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
5.5%inclusion47 decks856 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
50%inclusion429 decks856 decks
47%synergy
Efficient Construction
33%inclusion286 decks856 decks
32%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
31%inclusion85 decks270 decks
30%synergy
Storm the Vault
31%inclusion263 decks856 decks
28%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
30%inclusion258 decks856 decks
29%synergy
Mechanized Production
25%inclusion215 decks856 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion114 decks856 decks
-3%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion89 decks856 decks
3%synergy
Impact Tremors
10%inclusion83 decks856 decks
0%synergy
Biotransference
7.8%inclusion67 decks856 decks
7%synergy
Teleportation Circle
6.5%inclusion56 decks856 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.8%inclusion50 decks856 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
32%inclusion276 decks856 decks
30%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
32%inclusion274 decks856 decks
30%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
20%inclusion175 decks856 decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
14%inclusion124 decks856 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
13%inclusion111 decks856 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
12%inclusion35 decks287 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
8.8%inclusion75 decks856 decks
8%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
6.0%inclusion51 decks856 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
5.1%inclusion44 decks856 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
63%inclusion542 decks856 decks
58%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
47%inclusion404 decks856 decks
43%synergy
Tree of Tales
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Academy Ruins
41%inclusion354 decks856 decks
36%synergy
Inventors' Fair
39%inclusion331 decks856 decks
35%synergy
Buried Ruin
36%inclusion310 decks856 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion245 decks856 decks
22%synergy
Archway of Innovation
28%inclusion203 decks722 decks
25%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
25%inclusion67 decks270 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion165 decks856 decks
-11%synergy
Fomori Vault
14%inclusion114 decks790 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Vault
14%inclusion119 decks856 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion88 decks856 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion85 decks856 decks
-6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
9.2%inclusion79 decks856 decks
-20%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion790 decks856 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion740 decks856 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
47%inclusion405 decks856 decks
27%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
40%inclusion344 decks856 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
33%inclusion283 decks856 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
32%inclusion278 decks856 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
31%inclusion262 decks856 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Signet
29%inclusion250 decks856 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Signet
28%inclusion237 decks856 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
26%inclusion220 decks856 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
23%inclusion193 decks856 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
22%inclusion187 decks856 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion182 decks856 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
19%inclusion161 decks856 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
18%inclusion153 decks856 decks
-10%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion141 decks856 decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
16%inclusion140 decks856 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
16%inclusion140 decks856 decks
-7%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
14%inclusion95 decks698 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
11%inclusion96 decks856 decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion94 decks856 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Signet
11%inclusion94 decks856 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
8.5%inclusion73 decks856 decks
-6%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
7.9%inclusion68 decks856 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
7.1%inclusion61 decks856 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.3%inclusion54 decks856 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Star
5.8%inclusion50 decks856 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion804 decks856 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion586 decks856 decks
32%synergy
Spire of Industry
61%inclusion525 decks856 decks
58%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
52%inclusion449 decks856 decks
47%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
52%inclusion446 decks856 decks
48%synergy
Razortide Bridge
52%inclusion442 decks856 decks
45%synergy
Watery Grave
49%inclusion420 decks856 decks
8%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
47%inclusion402 decks856 decks
43%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
47%inclusion399 decks856 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%inclusion385 decks856 decks
7%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
44%inclusion375 decks856 decks
40%synergy
Godless Shrine
42%inclusion363 decks856 decks
1%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
41%inclusion350 decks856 decks
35%synergy
Sacred Foundry
40%inclusion341 decks856 decks
3%synergy
Blood Crypt
40%inclusion341 decks856 decks
2%synergy
Darkmoss Bridge
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
The World Tree
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
36%inclusion311 decks856 decks
26%synergy
Marsh Flats
36%inclusion310 decks856 decks
26%synergy
Polluted Delta
36%inclusion308 decks856 decks
24%synergy
Flooded Strand
36%inclusion306 decks856 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
34%inclusion294 decks856 decks
24%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
31%inclusion267 decks856 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
31%inclusion263 decks856 decks
3%synergy
Raffine's Tower
30%inclusion260 decks856 decks
6%synergy
Ketria Triome
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Xander's Lounge
27%inclusion227 decks856 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Monastery
26%inclusion224 decks856 decks
-2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
25%inclusion212 decks856 decks
-3%synergy
Glimmervoid
25%inclusion211 decks856 decks
24%synergy
Raugrin Triome
24%inclusion208 decks856 decks
0%synergy
Nomad Outpost
19%inclusion165 decks856 decks
-10%synergy
Sea of Clouds
19%inclusion162 decks856 decks
-5%synergy
Morphic Pool
19%inclusion160 decks856 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion158 decks856 decks
-4%synergy
Shivan Reef
18%inclusion158 decks856 decks
-11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
18%inclusion157 decks856 decks
17%synergy
Training Center
17%inclusion149 decks856 decks
-8%synergy
Savai Triome
16%inclusion139 decks856 decks
-8%synergy
Power Depot
16%inclusion138 decks856 decks
15%synergy
Caves of Koilos
16%inclusion133 decks856 decks
-14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion132 decks856 decks
-5%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion126 decks856 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion122 decks856 decks
7%synergy
Vault of Champions
14%inclusion116 decks856 decks
-10%synergy
Spectator Seating
13%inclusion114 decks856 decks
-10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
13%inclusion114 decks856 decks
-15%synergy