Breya, Etherium Shaper (Commander) - Budget Thopters

Jonathan Zucchetti
Mar 26, 2026
Which Commander Precons Were More Impactful, 2016 or 2017?
The precons of 2016 and 2017 were both huge milestones for the Commander format. But which year was more impactful?
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Broadcast Takeover
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Whirler Rogue
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
75%synergy
Thopter Engineer
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
74%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
71%synergy
Haunt the Network
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
69%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
69%synergy
Breya's Apprentice
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Launch Mishap
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
67%synergy
Master Trinketeer
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
67%synergy
Pia and Kiran Nalaar
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
66%synergy
Pia Nalaar
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Sai, Master Thopterist
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
59%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
62%synergy
Efficient Construction
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Thopter Shop
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
62%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Thopter Assembly
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Master of Etherium
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Etherium Spinner
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Depose // Deploy
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Creatures
Maverick Thopterist
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Ornithopter
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Hangarback Walker
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Foundry Inspector
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Steel Overseer
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Harried Dronesmith
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Nimble Thopterist
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
40%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Leonardo da Vinci
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Thopter Mechanic
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Aviation Pioneer
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Skyscanner
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Inspired Sphinx
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Ghirapur Gearcrafter
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Urza, Chief Artificer
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Courier
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Snare Thopter
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Aspiring Aeronaut
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Spotter Thopter
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Reconstructed Thopter
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Thopter Squadron
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Filigree Crawler
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Camera Launcher
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Arabella, Abandoned Doll
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Aetherjacket
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Pactdoll Terror
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Spined Thopter
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Experimental Aviator
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Krenko's Buzzcrusher
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Graaz, Unstoppable Juggernaut
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Gadget Technician
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Instants
Access Denied
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Dispatch
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Void Rend
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-37%synergy
Intrude on the Mind
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Divert Disaster
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Scour for Scrap
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Perplexing Test
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Momentary Blink
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Torch the Tower
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Illusionist's Stratagem
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Village Rites
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Renegade's Getaway
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Cancel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Utter End
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Flicker of Fate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Path to Exile
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-21%synergy
Urza's Rebuff
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Sweep the Skies
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Fuss // Bother
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Organic Extinction
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Thoughtcast
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Sram's Expertise
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Voyage Home
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Wake the Past
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Reverse Engineer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Orbital Plunge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Scrounge for Eternity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
One with the Machine
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Distant Melody
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Fumigate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Stall Out
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Stock Up
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Trade the Helm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Brass's Bounty
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Anchor to Reality
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Light Up the Stage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thopter Foundry
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Detective's Satchel
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Barbed Spike
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Cranial Plating
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Whirlermaker
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Sword of the Meek
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Cranial Ram
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Time Sieve
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Broadcast Rambler
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Conduit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Dune Drifter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Perilous Snare
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Dowsing Device
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-23%synergy
Mirage Mirror
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Quick-Draw Katana
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Banner of Kinship
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Intangible Virtue
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Tempered Steel
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Mechanized Production
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Yotia Declares War
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Impact Tremors
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Thopter Arrest
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Favorable Winds
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Inspiring Leader
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Far Traveler
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Trapped in the Tower
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Rites
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaladesh
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Invasion of Xerex
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dovin, Grand Arbiter
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Archway of Innovation
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Secluded Starforge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Seat of the Synod
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Great Furnace
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-28%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Sol Ring
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Azorius Signet
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Dimir Signet
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Boros Signet
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Signet
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-37%synergy
Orzhov Signet
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-24%synergy
Springleaf Drum
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Pristine Talisman
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Island
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Mystic Monastery
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Nomad Outpost
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Evolving Wilds
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Spire of Industry
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Seething Landscape
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Shattered Landscape
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Razortide Bridge
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Perilous Landscape
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Airship Engine Room
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ominous Asylum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sinister Hideout
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ash Barrens
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Power Depot
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Dismal Backwater
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Desolate Mire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Ferrous Lake
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy