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
4.1%inclusion798 decks19.5K decks
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
0.9%inclusion33 decks3.67K decks
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
0.3%inclusion5 decks1.47K decks
Urtet, Remnant of Memnarch
0.0%inclusion4 decks15.7K decks
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Tymna the Weaver
0.0%inclusion2 decks10.4K decks
Child of Alara
0.0%inclusion2 decks9.25K decks
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
0.8%inclusion2 decks246 decks
Azlask, the Swelling Scourge
0.0%inclusion1 decks13.7K decks
Cecily, Haunted Mage // Othelm, Sigardian Outcast
0.0%inclusion1 decks2.21K decks
Kenrith, the Returned King
0.0%inclusion1 decks28.2K decks
Cecily, Haunted Mage // Sophina, Spearsage Deserter
0.1%inclusion1 decks877 decks
Garth One-Eye
0.0%inclusion1 decks4.89K decks
New Cards
Mouser Foundry
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
4.8%inclusion4 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Sewer-veillance Cam
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
3%synergy
April O'Neil, Human Element
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sai, Master Thopterist
77%inclusion654 decks851 decks
73%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
74%inclusion632 decks851 decks
68%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
70%inclusion594 decks851 decks
66%synergy
Seat of the Synod
71%inclusion607 decks851 decks
65%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
70%inclusion597 decks851 decks
64%synergy
Time Sieve
64%inclusion547 decks851 decks
62%synergy
Vault of Whispers
65%inclusion550 decks851 decks
60%synergy
Great Furnace
65%inclusion557 decks851 decks
60%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
60%inclusion510 decks851 decks
59%synergy
Skullclamp
69%inclusion589 decks851 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Krark-Clan Ironworks
59%inclusion500 decks851 decks
58%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion491 decks851 decks
-4%synergy
Foundry Inspector
57%inclusion485 decks851 decks
53%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
56%inclusion417 decks746 decks
51%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
55%inclusion464 decks851 decks
51%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
54%inclusion460 decks851 decks
48%synergy
Scrap Trawler
54%inclusion459 decks851 decks
52%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
54%inclusion459 decks851 decks
52%synergy
Myr Retriever
53%inclusion447 decks851 decks
51%synergy
Marionette Master
51%inclusion438 decks851 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion304 decks851 decks
15%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
30%inclusion254 decks851 decks
15%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
27%inclusion229 decks851 decks
5%synergy
Rhystic Study
27%inclusion228 decks851 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
25%inclusion215 decks851 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
19%inclusion163 decks851 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion150 decks851 decks
9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion150 decks851 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion87 decks851 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.6%inclusion65 decks851 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
51%inclusion435 decks851 decks
46%synergy
Baleful Strix
48%inclusion406 decks851 decks
35%synergy
Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter
45%inclusion386 decks851 decks
42%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
44%inclusion377 decks851 decks
43%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
44%inclusion377 decks851 decks
41%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
43%inclusion364 decks851 decks
39%synergy
Thought Monitor
42%inclusion361 decks851 decks
39%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
42%inclusion361 decks851 decks
30%synergy
Master Transmuter
42%inclusion354 decks851 decks
40%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
41%inclusion353 decks851 decks
40%synergy
Copper Myr
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion327 decks851 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
34%inclusion290 decks851 decks
27%synergy
Goblin Welder
31%inclusion267 decks851 decks
29%synergy
Thopter Assembly
30%inclusion254 decks851 decks
30%synergy
Goblin Engineer
29%inclusion248 decks851 decks
26%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
28%inclusion241 decks851 decks
24%synergy
Pinnacle Emissary
28%inclusion78 decks276 decks
26%synergy
Sharuum the Hegemon
27%inclusion234 decks851 decks
26%synergy
Urza, Chief Artificer
26%inclusion225 decks851 decks
25%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
25%inclusion122 decks480 decks
24%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
24%inclusion204 decks851 decks
15%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
24%inclusion201 decks851 decks
22%synergy
Breya's Apprentice
18%inclusion153 decks851 decks
17%synergy
Shimmer Myr
17%inclusion148 decks851 decks
16%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
16%inclusion134 decks851 decks
15%synergy
Junk Diver
16%inclusion133 decks851 decks
15%synergy
Chief Engineer
15%inclusion128 decks851 decks
15%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
14%inclusion123 decks851 decks
13%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
14%inclusion123 decks851 decks
11%synergy
Tribute Mage
14%inclusion122 decks851 decks
13%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
14%inclusion121 decks851 decks
13%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
14%inclusion121 decks851 decks
13%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
14%inclusion120 decks851 decks
13%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
13%inclusion114 decks851 decks
10%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
13%inclusion98 decks748 decks
10%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion109 decks851 decks
8%synergy
Academy Manufactor
12%inclusion105 decks851 decks
8%synergy
Hangarback Walker
12%inclusion103 decks851 decks
11%synergy
Imskir Iron-Eater
12%inclusion88 decks744 decks
11%synergy
Grand Architect
12%inclusion99 decks851 decks
11%synergy
The Reality Chip
12%inclusion99 decks851 decks
8%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
11%inclusion92 decks851 decks
8%synergy
Whirler Rogue
11%inclusion90 decks851 decks
9%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
10%inclusion87 decks851 decks
9%synergy
Master of Etherium
10%inclusion86 decks851 decks
9%synergy
Trinket Mage
10%inclusion81 decks851 decks
8%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
10%inclusion81 decks851 decks
6%synergy
Trophy Mage
8.9%inclusion76 decks851 decks
7%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
8.8%inclusion75 decks851 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
48%inclusion405 decks851 decks
42%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion366 decks851 decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion307 decks851 decks
-11%synergy
Whir of Invention
32%inclusion274 decks851 decks
30%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion200 decks851 decks
-1%synergy
Void Rend
23%inclusion193 decks851 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion181 decks851 decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion150 decks851 decks
0%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion144 decks851 decks
2%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion129 decks851 decks
-6%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
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-9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion123 decks851 decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion123 decks851 decks
-3%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
14%inclusion122 decks851 decks
13%synergy
Scour for Scrap
14%inclusion37 decks272 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion114 decks851 decks
-7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
12%inclusion105 decks851 decks
0%synergy
Access Denied
11%inclusion90 decks851 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion88 decks851 decks
-12%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion83 decks851 decks
5%synergy
Ephemerate
10%inclusion82 decks851 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
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-21%synergy
Desynchronization
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7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.8%inclusion75 decks851 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.3%inclusion71 decks851 decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.5%inclusion64 decks851 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Will
7.3%inclusion62 decks851 decks
-3%synergy
Despark
6.6%inclusion56 decks851 decks
-7%synergy
Brainstorm
6.6%inclusion56 decks851 decks
-12%synergy
Force of Negation
5.3%inclusion45 decks851 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Ritual
5.2%inclusion44 decks851 decks
-19%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
45%inclusion380 decks851 decks
39%synergy
Organic Extinction
35%inclusion295 decks851 decks
32%synergy
Thoughtcast
35%inclusion295 decks851 decks
31%synergy
Trash for Treasure
24%inclusion200 decks851 decks
23%synergy
Voyage Home
15%inclusion73 decks479 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion126 decks851 decks
-18%synergy
Reshape
14%inclusion122 decks851 decks
13%synergy
Wake the Past
12%inclusion102 decks851 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion99 decks851 decks
-6%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion98 decks851 decks
-4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion96 decks851 decks
4%synergy
Damn
7.6%inclusion65 decks851 decks
-8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.2%inclusion61 decks851 decks
-1%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.1%inclusion60 decks851 decks
-5%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.9%inclusion59 decks851 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
6.8%inclusion58 decks851 decks
-6%synergy
Their Name Is Death
6.3%inclusion54 decks851 decks
5%synergy
One with the Machine
6.3%inclusion54 decks851 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
6.2%inclusion53 decks851 decks
-6%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.1%inclusion52 decks851 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.8%inclusion49 decks851 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.8%inclusion49 decks851 decks
-10%synergy
Scrap Mastery
5.4%inclusion46 decks851 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
5.4%inclusion46 decks851 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
42%inclusion354 decks851 decks
39%synergy
Unwinding Clock
37%inclusion315 decks851 decks
35%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
37%inclusion312 decks851 decks
35%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
29%inclusion246 decks851 decks
24%synergy
Sculpting Steel
26%inclusion225 decks851 decks
24%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
25%inclusion70 decks281 decks
22%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
20%inclusion174 decks851 decks
19%synergy
Cryogen Relic
16%inclusion43 decks277 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion131 decks851 decks
-9%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
15%inclusion121 decks805 decks
14%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
15%inclusion120 decks802 decks
13%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
15%inclusion127 decks851 decks
10%synergy
Repurposing Bay
15%inclusion71 decks482 decks
14%synergy
Panharmonicon
14%inclusion123 decks851 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Forge
14%inclusion120 decks851 decks
13%synergy
Cranial Plating
14%inclusion117 decks851 decks
12%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
13%inclusion105 decks805 decks
13%synergy
Cloud Key
13%inclusion108 decks851 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion107 decks851 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion105 decks851 decks
-15%synergy
Clock of Omens
11%inclusion95 decks851 decks
10%synergy
Thopter Shop
11%inclusion91 decks851 decks
10%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
9.3%inclusion79 decks851 decks
8%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
9.2%inclusion78 decks851 decks
8%synergy
Detective's Satchel
8.8%inclusion75 decks851 decks
9%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
8.7%inclusion74 decks851 decks
8%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
8.6%inclusion73 decks851 decks
8%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
8.5%inclusion72 decks851 decks
7%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
8.3%inclusion71 decks851 decks
6%synergy
Trading Post
8.2%inclusion70 decks851 decks
7%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
8.0%inclusion68 decks851 decks
8%synergy
Transmutation Font
7.4%inclusion60 decks811 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.3%inclusion62 decks851 decks
0%synergy
Radiant Lotus
6.9%inclusion33 decks479 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.8%inclusion58 decks851 decks
5%synergy
Cranial Ram
6.6%inclusion49 decks744 decks
6%synergy
Moonsilver Key
6.5%inclusion55 decks851 decks
5%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
6.3%inclusion54 decks851 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Junker
6.0%inclusion29 decks480 decks
5%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
5.6%inclusion16 decks285 decks
2%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
5.4%inclusion46 decks851 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
49%inclusion420 decks851 decks
46%synergy
Efficient Construction
33%inclusion284 decks851 decks
32%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
33%inclusion94 decks285 decks
31%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
30%inclusion254 decks851 decks
28%synergy
Storm the Vault
29%inclusion249 decks851 decks
27%synergy
Mechanized Production
25%inclusion217 decks851 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion112 decks851 decks
-3%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion87 decks851 decks
3%synergy
Impact Tremors
10%inclusion84 decks851 decks
0%synergy
Biotransference
7.8%inclusion66 decks851 decks
7%synergy
Teleportation Circle
6.5%inclusion55 decks851 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.0%inclusion51 decks851 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
31%inclusion268 decks851 decks
29%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
31%inclusion264 decks851 decks
29%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
20%inclusion171 decks851 decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
15%inclusion126 decks851 decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion38 decks302 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
13%inclusion107 decks851 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
8.5%inclusion72 decks851 decks
8%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
5.8%inclusion49 decks851 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
5.3%inclusion45 decks851 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
63%inclusion535 decks851 decks
57%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
47%inclusion399 decks851 decks
43%synergy
Academy Ruins
41%inclusion353 decks851 decks
36%synergy
Tree of Tales
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Inventors' Fair
38%inclusion327 decks851 decks
35%synergy
Buried Ruin
36%inclusion309 decks851 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion248 decks851 decks
22%synergy
Archway of Innovation
28%inclusion208 decks736 decks
25%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
26%inclusion74 decks285 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion163 decks851 decks
-11%synergy
Fomori Vault
14%inclusion113 decks804 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Vault
14%inclusion117 decks851 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion87 decks851 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion86 decks851 decks
1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion81 decks851 decks
-20%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion782 decks851 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion734 decks851 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
47%inclusion398 decks851 decks
26%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
39%inclusion336 decks851 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
33%inclusion281 decks851 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion277 decks851 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
31%inclusion261 decks851 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Signet
29%inclusion245 decks851 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
27%inclusion234 decks851 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
25%inclusion215 decks851 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
23%inclusion192 decks851 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
22%inclusion184 decks851 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion179 decks851 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
19%inclusion158 decks851 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
18%inclusion154 decks851 decks
-10%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion140 decks851 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Signet
16%inclusion140 decks851 decks
-7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
16%inclusion138 decks851 decks
14%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
14%inclusion97 decks712 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
11%inclusion97 decks851 decks
-13%synergy
Boros Signet
11%inclusion95 decks851 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion92 decks851 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion74 decks851 decks
-6%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
7.4%inclusion63 decks851 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
7.2%inclusion61 decks851 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.2%inclusion53 decks851 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Star
5.8%inclusion49 decks851 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.1%inclusion43 decks851 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion798 decks851 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion576 decks851 decks
31%synergy
Spire of Industry
61%inclusion522 decks851 decks
58%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
51%inclusion437 decks851 decks
46%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
51%inclusion432 decks851 decks
47%synergy
Razortide Bridge
51%inclusion431 decks851 decks
44%synergy
Thornglint Bridge
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Slagwoods Bridge
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Tanglepool Bridge
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Watery Grave
49%inclusion421 decks851 decks
8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
47%inclusion398 decks851 decks
7%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
46%inclusion391 decks851 decks
42%synergy
Steam Vents
45%inclusion387 decks851 decks
7%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
43%inclusion365 decks851 decks
40%synergy
Godless Shrine
42%inclusion360 decks851 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
40%inclusion341 decks851 decks
3%synergy
Darkmoss Bridge
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
The World Tree
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Blood Crypt
40%inclusion340 decks851 decks
2%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
40%inclusion339 decks851 decks
34%synergy
Polluted Delta
37%inclusion311 decks851 decks
24%synergy
Scalding Tarn
36%inclusion308 decks851 decks
25%synergy
Marsh Flats
36%inclusion306 decks851 decks
25%synergy
Flooded Strand
36%inclusion306 decks851 decks
25%synergy
Arid Mesa
34%inclusion291 decks851 decks
24%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
32%inclusion270 decks851 decks
20%synergy
Raffine's Tower
30%inclusion259 decks851 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
30%inclusion256 decks851 decks
3%synergy
Ketria Triome
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Xander's Lounge
26%inclusion225 decks851 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Monastery
26%inclusion219 decks851 decks
-3%synergy
Glimmervoid
25%inclusion213 decks851 decks
25%synergy
Raugrin Triome
24%inclusion208 decks851 decks
0%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
24%inclusion208 decks851 decks
-4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
19%inclusion162 decks851 decks
-5%synergy
Nomad Outpost
19%inclusion162 decks851 decks
-10%synergy
Morphic Pool
19%inclusion160 decks851 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion159 decks851 decks
-4%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion158 decks851 decks
-11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
18%inclusion149 decks851 decks
16%synergy
Training Center
17%inclusion148 decks851 decks
-7%synergy
Savai Triome
16%inclusion138 decks851 decks
-8%synergy
Power Depot
16%inclusion135 decks851 decks
15%synergy
Caves of Koilos
16%inclusion134 decks851 decks
-13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion130 decks851 decks
-5%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion128 decks851 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion120 decks851 decks
7%synergy
Vault of Champions
14%inclusion116 decks851 decks
-10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
13%inclusion114 decks851 decks
-15%synergy
Spectator Seating
13%inclusion113 decks851 decks
-9%synergy