Sai, Master Thopterist (Commander) - Budget Artifacts

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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Foundry Inspector
91%inclusion64 decks70 decks
77%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
79%inclusion55 decks70 decks
75%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
83%inclusion58 decks70 decks
75%synergy
Master of Etherium
79%inclusion55 decks70 decks
74%synergy
Efficient Construction
77%inclusion54 decks70 decks
71%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
73%inclusion51 decks70 decks
71%synergy
Steel Overseer
70%inclusion49 decks70 decks
66%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
67%inclusion47 decks70 decks
65%synergy
Silver Myr
69%inclusion48 decks70 decks
58%synergy
Shimmer Myr
63%inclusion44 decks70 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Etherium Sculptor
73%inclusion51 decks70 decks
56%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
67%inclusion47 decks70 decks
57%synergy
Negate
61%inclusion43 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
60%inclusion42 decks70 decks
39%synergy
Whirler Rogue
56%inclusion39 decks70 decks
52%synergy
Ornithopter
56%inclusion39 decks70 decks
47%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Disruption Protocol
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
51%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
50%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
46%synergy
Creatures
Kappa Cannoneer
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
37%synergy
Thought Monitor
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
35%synergy
Research Thief
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
43%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
39%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
39%synergy
Workshop Assistant
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
41%synergy
Scrap Trawler
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
35%synergy
Filigree Attendant
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
38%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Chief Engineer
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Riddlesmith
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
33%synergy
Palladium Myr
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Graaz, Unstoppable Juggernaut
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
33%synergy
Myr Retriever
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Meteor Golem
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
26%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Hangarback Walker
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Trinket Mage
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Junk Winder
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Transplant Theorist
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Skyscanner
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Oaken Siren
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Donatello, Way with Machines
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Trophy Mage
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Junk Diver
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Patchwork Automaton
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Steel Hellkite
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Burnished Hart
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Shambling Suit
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Leonardo da Vinci
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Mechan Assembler
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Diversion Unit
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Thopter Assembly
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Esperzoa
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Rook Turret
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Combat Courier
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Reality Shift
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Aetherize
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Resculpt
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
-36%synergy
Scour for Scrap
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Octopus Form
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Access Denied
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Reality Heist
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Launch Mishap
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Perplexing Test
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Machine Over Matter
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Masterful Replication
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Opt
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-14%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Rebuild
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Artificer's Epiphany
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Cerebral Download
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Assert Authority
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Filter Out
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
5%synergy
High Tide
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-35%synergy
Wild Unraveling
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-27%synergy
Essence Scatter
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Cancel
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Mana Leak
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Desynchronization
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Evacuation
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Long River's Pull
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-35%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-32%synergy
Defabricate
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Unsummon
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Lofty Denial
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Refute
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Reverse Engineer
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
38%synergy
Universal Surveillance
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
34%synergy
Forging the Anchor
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Ravenform
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Rise and Shine
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
12%synergy
March of Progress
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
13%synergy
One with the Machine
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Distant Melody
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Of One Mind
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
River's Rebuke
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Trade the Helm
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Winged Words
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Aang's Journey
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mycosynth Wellspring
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
45%synergy
Bident of Thassa
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
34%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
39%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
34%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Cryogen Relic
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Forge
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Trading Post
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Sculpting Steel
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Witching Well
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
-11%synergy
Welding Jar
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Prized Statue
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Uthros Scanship
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Manifold Key
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Servo Schematic
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Nettlecyst
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Mnemonic Sphere
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Surgical Skullbomb
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
10%synergy
World Map
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Heirloom Epic
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Cloud Key
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Moonsilver Key
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Mirror Shield
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Golem's Heart
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Stone of Erech
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Spellbook
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Repurposing Bay
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Bumbleflower's Sharepot
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
The Indomitable
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Mechtitan Core
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Lembas
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Mirage Mirror
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Favorable Winds
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
29%synergy
The Antiquities War
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Mechanized Production
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Coastal Piracy
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Unable to Scream
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Witness Protection
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Honest Work
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Robotics Mastery
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Spider-Man No More
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Seat of the Synod
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Archway of Innovation
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
-42%synergy
Castle Vantress
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Tower
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Mine
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Starforge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Halimar Depths
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Factory
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Remote Isle
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Mind Stone
74%inclusion52 decks70 decks
40%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion47 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Sol Ring
61%inclusion43 decks70 decks
-23%synergy
Sky Diamond
56%inclusion39 decks70 decks
33%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Hedron Archive
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
35%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
-26%synergy
Springleaf Drum
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Worn Powerstone
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Midnight Clock
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Prismatic Lens
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Firdoch Core
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Prophetic Prism
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Seer's Lantern
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Cargo Ship
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Golden Egg
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Guardian Idol
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Star
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
The Irencrag
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Barrels of Blasting Jelly
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion70 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Power Depot
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
4%synergy