Sai, Master Thopterist (Commander) - Affinity

Owain Roberts
Jun 12, 2026
The Case for Why We Need More Monocolored Commander Decks
More monocolor precons, fewer five-color piles. Owain is hot on the case to see why we don't (but should) see more monocolor Commander precons.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Etherium Sculptor
97%inclusion38 decks39 decks
80%synergy
Foundry Inspector
87%inclusion34 decks39 decks
73%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
68%synergy
Thought Monitor
77%inclusion30 decks39 decks
66%synergy
Seat of the Synod
85%inclusion33 decks39 decks
66%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
77%inclusion30 decks39 decks
66%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
63%synergy
Master of Etherium
64%inclusion25 decks39 decks
59%synergy
Skullclamp
62%inclusion24 decks39 decks
56%synergy
Mystic Forge
64%inclusion25 decks39 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
69%inclusion27 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
62%inclusion24 decks39 decks
53%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
59%inclusion23 decks39 decks
47%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
49%synergy
Efficient Construction
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
50%synergy
Bident of Thassa
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
44%synergy
Cloud Key
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
49%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
53%synergy
Thoughtcast
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
48%synergy
Scrap Trawler
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
-12%synergy
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Steel Overseer
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
49%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
43%synergy
Ornithopter
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
38%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
44%synergy
Research Thief
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
44%synergy
Myr Retriever
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
42%synergy
Shimmer Myr
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
40%synergy
Silver Myr
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
33%synergy
Chief Engineer
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
42%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
38%synergy
The Reality Chip
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
32%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
33%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
36%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
31%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
31%synergy
Spellskite
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Riddlesmith
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Hangarback Walker
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
23%synergy
Palladium Myr
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Trophy Mage
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Junk Diver
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Trinket Mage
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Dome
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Memnite
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Whirler Rogue
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Grand Architect
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Leonardo da Vinci
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Myr Enforcer
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Workshop Assistant
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Tribute Mage
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Graaz, Unstoppable Juggernaut
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Cityscape Leveler
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Junk Winder
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Negate
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Whir of Invention
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
31%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
-7%synergy
Reality Shift
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Resculpt
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Desynchronization
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Access Denied
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Disruption Protocol
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Mana Drain
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
-9%synergy
Aetherize
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
-15%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Perplexing Test
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-28%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Machine Over Matter
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-9%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Narset's Reversal
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Masterful Replication
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Filter Out
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Frantic Search
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-26%synergy
Flare of Denial
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Brainsurge
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Jwari Disruption
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Assert Authority
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Ice Out
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Mental Misstep
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Chain of Vapor
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Aetherspouts
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Disallow
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
High Tide
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-39%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Reshape
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Distant Melody
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Universal Surveillance
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Reverse Engineer
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Season of Weaving
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Transmute Artifact
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-21%synergy
One with the Machine
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-16%synergy
River's Rebuke
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
All Is Dust
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-8%synergy
Of One Mind
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Ravenform
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-0%synergy
Windfall
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-17%synergy
Rise and Shine
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aether Spellbomb
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
41%synergy
Forsaken Monument
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
45%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
34%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
39%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
36%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Welding Jar
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Unwinding Clock
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Cryogen Relic
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Banner of Kinship
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Nettlecyst
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Clock of Omens
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Bauble
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Manifold Key
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Repurposing Bay
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
The Indomitable
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Moonsilver Key
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Sculpting Steel
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Coat of Arms
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Semblance Anvil
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-47%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Voltaic Key
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-7%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Trading Post
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Spellbook
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Forge
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Pithing Needle
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Witching Well
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Altar of the Brood
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Lotus
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Hulldrifter
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
The Antiquities War
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Kindred Discovery
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
-16%synergy
Artificer Class
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Favorable Winds
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Coastal Piracy
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Opposition
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
64%inclusion25 decks39 decks
52%synergy
Reliquary Tower
62%inclusion24 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Archway of Innovation
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
40%synergy
Inventors' Fair
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
36%synergy
Academy Ruins
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
-17%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
12%synergy
War Room
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Treasure Vault
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Tolaria West
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Mine
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Castle Vantress
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Tower
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Fomori Vault
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Three Tree City
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-0%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Fountainport
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Agna Qel'a
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-8%synergy
Remote Isle
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Rivendell
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-9%synergy
Command Beacon
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Ugin's Labyrinth
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Blighted Cataract
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
City of Traitors
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion36 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion32 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
62%inclusion24 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Thought Vessel
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
23%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Springleaf Drum
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
32%synergy
Lotus Petal
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Star
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Thran Dynamo
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Sky Diamond
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Patchwork Banner
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Lens
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Sol Talisman
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Pristine Talisman
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion38 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
8%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
23%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Cave
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Jwari Disruption
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-3%synergy