Sai, Master Thopterist (Commander) - Expensive 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.
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Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Ultron, Artificial Malevolence
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Skullclamp
86%inclusion60 decks70 decks
80%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
93%inclusion65 decks70 decks
76%synergy
Inventors' Fair
86%inclusion60 decks70 decks
73%synergy
Academy Ruins
86%inclusion60 decks70 decks
67%synergy
Whir of Invention
77%inclusion54 decks70 decks
65%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
70%inclusion14 decks20 decks
63%synergy
Urza's Saga
80%inclusion56 decks70 decks
63%synergy
Mystic Forge
73%inclusion51 decks70 decks
63%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
64%inclusion45 decks70 decks
62%synergy
Foundry Inspector
76%inclusion53 decks70 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Fabricate
76%inclusion53 decks70 decks
55%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
73%inclusion51 decks70 decks
58%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
67%inclusion47 decks70 decks
59%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
60%inclusion42 decks70 decks
51%synergy
Mana Drain
60%inclusion42 decks70 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
56%inclusion39 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Chief Engineer
54%inclusion38 decks70 decks
53%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
49%synergy
The Reality Chip
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
41%synergy
Repurposing Bay
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
81%inclusion57 decks70 decks
70%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
76%inclusion53 decks70 decks
53%synergy
Mana Vault
73%inclusion51 decks70 decks
63%synergy
Rhystic Study
63%inclusion44 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
61%inclusion43 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Force of Will
59%inclusion41 decks70 decks
42%synergy
Grim Monolith
57%inclusion40 decks70 decks
52%synergy
The One Ring
57%inclusion40 decks70 decks
45%synergy
Chrome Mox
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
43%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
35%synergy
Creatures
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
38%synergy
Myr Retriever
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
45%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Trinket Mage
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Scrap Trawler
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
40%synergy
Walking Ballista
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
37%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
33%synergy
Spellskite
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Junk Diver
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
40%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
35%synergy
Thought Monitor
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
28%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
34%synergy
Metalworker
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
33%synergy
Chrome Dome
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Steel Overseer
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
26%synergy
Shimmer Myr
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Master of Etherium
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Ornithopter
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Trophy Mage
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Workshop Assistant
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Research Thief
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
-8%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Tribute Mage
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Hangarback Walker
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Riddlesmith
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Master Transmuter
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Silver Myr
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Leonardo da Vinci
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Graaz, Unstoppable Juggernaut
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
-22%synergy
Force of Negation
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Flusterstorm
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Pongify
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
-12%synergy
Pact of Negation
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Mental Misstep
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Resculpt
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Desynchronization
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Chain of Vapor
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
-17%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
-9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-28%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-31%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-27%synergy
Access Denied
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Reality Heist
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Banishing Knack
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Retract
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-24%synergy
Rebuild
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Masterful Replication
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Intuition
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Nexus of Fate
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Hurkyl's Recall
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Reshape
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
33%synergy
Transmute Artifact
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Thoughtcast
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-19%synergy
All Is Dust
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Universal Surveillance
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Of One Mind
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Distant Melody
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Merchant Scroll
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Drafna's Restoration
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Timetwister
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-18%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Unwinding Clock
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
37%synergy
Cloud Key
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
39%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
38%synergy
Forsaken Monument
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
41%synergy
Manifold Key
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Clock of Omens
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
38%synergy
Bident of Thassa
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
26%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Voltaic Key
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Moonsilver Key
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Forge
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
-34%synergy
Isochron Scepter
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Sculpting Steel
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Semblance Anvil
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Insight Engine
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Bauble
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Coat of Arms
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Codex Shredder
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
-12%synergy
Welding Jar
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Lotus
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Expedition Map
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Staff of Domination
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Banner of Kinship
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Vexing Bauble
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Sword of the Meek
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Altar of the Brood
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Nettlecyst
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Cryogen Relic
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
The Indomitable
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-9%synergy
Blasting Station
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Efficient Construction
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Mechanized Production
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Copy Artifact
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Artificer's Intuition
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Kindred Discovery
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
4%synergy
The Antiquities War
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Power Artifact
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Dress Down
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Artificer Class
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Coastal Piracy
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, the Ineffable
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
77%inclusion54 decks70 decks
58%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
66%inclusion46 decks70 decks
40%synergy
Archway of Innovation
57%inclusion40 decks70 decks
46%synergy
Buried Ruin
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
38%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
34%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
-16%synergy
Fomori Vault
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Three Tree City
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
-31%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
17%synergy
City of Traitors
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Tower
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Mine
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Vault
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Tolaria West
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Crystal Vein
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
12%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Wasteland
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Homeward Path
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Rivendell
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Blast Zone
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Workshop
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-11%synergy
Fountainport
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion70 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
87%inclusion61 decks70 decks
77%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion53 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
66%inclusion46 decks70 decks
54%synergy
Mox Amber
63%inclusion44 decks70 decks
56%synergy
Basalt Monolith
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
39%synergy
Thought Vessel
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Springleaf Drum
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Mox Diamond
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Thran Dynamo
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Chromatic Star
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Mana Crypt
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Arcum's Astrolabe
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
79%inclusion55 decks70 decks
-15%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Polluted Delta
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Misty Rainforest
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Scalding Tarn
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Flooded Strand
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Cave
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-18%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy