Sai, Master Thopterist (Commander) - Budget Artifacts

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Feb 24, 2026
Don & Raph, Hard Science - Affinity for Artifacts on a Budget
Nothing busted ever happened with affinity for artifacts, right? Let's see if we can change that with Don & Raph, Hard Science on a budget.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Foundry Inspector
88%inclusion70 decks80 decks
73%synergy
Master of Etherium
76%inclusion61 decks80 decks
71%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
75%inclusion60 decks80 decks
71%synergy
Efficient Construction
78%inclusion62 decks80 decks
71%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
79%inclusion63 decks80 decks
71%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
73%inclusion58 decks80 decks
70%synergy
Steel Overseer
71%inclusion57 decks80 decks
67%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
65%inclusion52 decks80 decks
63%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
68%inclusion54 decks80 decks
57%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
73%inclusion58 decks80 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Silver Myr
65%inclusion52 decks80 decks
54%synergy
Ornithopter
61%inclusion49 decks80 decks
53%synergy
Shimmer Myr
61%inclusion49 decks80 decks
55%synergy
Negate
60%inclusion48 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Whirler Rogue
59%inclusion47 decks80 decks
55%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
57%inclusion46 decks80 decks
36%synergy
Disruption Protocol
56%inclusion45 decks80 decks
54%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
54%inclusion43 decks80 decks
51%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
53%inclusion42 decks80 decks
35%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
51%inclusion41 decks80 decks
49%synergy
Creatures
Unctus, Grand Metatect
46%inclusion37 decks80 decks
41%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
46%inclusion37 decks80 decks
34%synergy
Research Thief
45%inclusion36 decks80 decks
43%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
45%inclusion36 decks80 decks
40%synergy
Thought Monitor
44%inclusion35 decks80 decks
33%synergy
Chief Engineer
43%inclusion34 decks80 decks
41%synergy
Scrap Trawler
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
37%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
33%synergy
Riddlesmith
40%inclusion32 decks80 decks
36%synergy
Workshop Assistant
39%inclusion31 decks80 decks
38%synergy
Filigree Attendant
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
36%synergy
Palladium Myr
35%inclusion28 decks80 decks
31%synergy
Myr Retriever
35%inclusion28 decks80 decks
31%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
30%synergy
Graaz, Unstoppable Juggernaut
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
32%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
30%synergy
Meteor Golem
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
28%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
21%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
28%synergy
Trinket Mage
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
21%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
21%synergy
Trophy Mage
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Hangarback Walker
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Skyscanner
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Patchwork Automaton
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Oaken Siren
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Steel Hellkite
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Burnished Hart
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Transplant Theorist
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Junk Winder
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Shambling Suit
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Thopter Assembly
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Signal Pest
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Mechan Assembler
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Selfcraft Mechan
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Junk Diver
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Combat Courier
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Etherium Spinner
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Esperzoa
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Master Transmuter
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Aetherjacket
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Reality Shift
43%inclusion34 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Octopus Form
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
33%synergy
Aetherize
35%inclusion28 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
-34%synergy
Scour for Scrap
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Access Denied
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Reality Heist
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Launch Mishap
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Machine Over Matter
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Perplexing Test
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Masterful Replication
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Cerebral Download
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Rebuild
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Opt
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Leak
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
5%synergy
High Tide
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
-34%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-29%synergy
Artificer's Epiphany
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Desynchronization
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-27%synergy
Assert Authority
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Filter Out
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Lofty Denial
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Evacuation
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Mental Modulation
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Divert Disaster
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Whoosh!
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Essence Scatter
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Cancel
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Stern Lesson
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Perilous Research
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-13%synergy
Ice Out
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Refute
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Pongify
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-35%synergy
Whir of Invention
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-7%synergy
Run Away Together
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Meeting of Minds
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Blink of an Eye
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Defabricate
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
40%inclusion32 decks80 decks
31%synergy
Universal Surveillance
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
35%synergy
Reverse Engineer
35%inclusion28 decks80 decks
34%synergy
Forging the Anchor
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Ravenform
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Curse of the Swine
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Rise and Shine
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
15%synergy
One with the Machine
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
11%synergy
March of Progress
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Of One Mind
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
10%synergy
River's Rebuke
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Winged Words
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Aang's Journey
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Distant Melody
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Trade the Helm
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Travel the Overworld
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Wash Out
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Argivian Restoration
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mycosynth Wellspring
46%inclusion37 decks80 decks
45%synergy
Bident of Thassa
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
29%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
40%inclusion32 decks80 decks
36%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
39%inclusion31 decks80 decks
31%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Forge
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
24%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
24%synergy
Trading Post
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
30%synergy
Sculpting Steel
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
24%synergy
Cryogen Relic
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
23%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Welding Jar
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Nettlecyst
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Prized Statue
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Witching Well
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
-12%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Manifold Key
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
8%synergy
World Map
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Servo Schematic
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Uthros Scanship
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Moonsilver Key
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Mnemonic Sphere
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Surgical Skullbomb
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Stone of Erech
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Cloud Key
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Lembas
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Heirloom Epic
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Mechtitan Core
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Bumbleflower's Sharepot
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Mirror Shield
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Golem's Heart
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Golem Foundry
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Wurmwall Sweeper
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
The Endstone
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Nutrient Block
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Kill-Ship
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Illvoi Light Jammer
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Spare Supplies
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Favorable Winds
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
32%synergy
The Antiquities War
35%inclusion28 decks80 decks
34%synergy
Mechanized Production
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Witness Protection
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Honest Work
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Robotics Mastery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Spider-Man No More
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Unable to Scream
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Coastal Piracy
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-7%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Opposition
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
48%inclusion38 decks80 decks
35%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
39%inclusion31 decks80 decks
38%synergy
Seat of the Synod
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Archway of Innovation
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Castle Vantress
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Tower
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Mine
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Starforge
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
-44%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-7%synergy
Halimar Depths
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Mishra's Factory
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Mind Stone
75%inclusion60 decks80 decks
40%synergy
Sol Ring
69%inclusion55 decks80 decks
-16%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion52 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Sky Diamond
53%inclusion42 decks80 decks
30%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
25%synergy
Hedron Archive
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
32%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
-22%synergy
Midnight Clock
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Springleaf Drum
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Firdoch Core
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Prismatic Lens
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Prophetic Prism
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Star
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Barrels of Blasting Jelly
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Golden Egg
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Seer's Lantern
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-7%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion80 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Power Depot
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy