Sai, Master Thopterist (Commander) - Expensive 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
Mirrorform
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Skullclamp
83%inclusion70 decks84 decks
78%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
89%inclusion75 decks84 decks
72%synergy
Inventors' Fair
82%inclusion69 decks84 decks
69%synergy
Urza's Saga
82%inclusion69 decks84 decks
65%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
71%inclusion60 decks84 decks
64%synergy
Academy Ruins
80%inclusion67 decks84 decks
61%synergy
Seat of the Synod
79%inclusion66 decks84 decks
60%synergy
Mystic Forge
69%inclusion58 decks84 decks
60%synergy
Foundry Inspector
73%inclusion61 decks84 decks
58%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Fabricate
74%inclusion62 decks84 decks
52%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
69%inclusion58 decks84 decks
54%synergy
Whir of Invention
69%inclusion58 decks84 decks
56%synergy
Mana Drain
61%inclusion51 decks84 decks
34%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
58%inclusion49 decks84 decks
56%synergy
The Reality Chip
57%inclusion48 decks84 decks
44%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
55%inclusion46 decks84 decks
36%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
55%inclusion46 decks84 decks
46%synergy
Chief Engineer
54%inclusion45 decks84 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
76%inclusion64 decks84 decks
64%synergy
Mana Vault
69%inclusion58 decks84 decks
58%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
68%inclusion57 decks84 decks
45%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion56 decks84 decks
33%synergy
Rhystic Study
62%inclusion52 decks84 decks
29%synergy
Force of Will
58%inclusion49 decks84 decks
41%synergy
Chrome Mox
51%inclusion43 decks84 decks
42%synergy
Grim Monolith
50%inclusion42 decks84 decks
45%synergy
The One Ring
49%inclusion41 decks84 decks
36%synergy
Mystical Tutor
37%inclusion31 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
51%inclusion43 decks84 decks
39%synergy
Spellskite
49%inclusion41 decks84 decks
38%synergy
Myr Retriever
46%inclusion39 decks84 decks
42%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
45%inclusion38 decks84 decks
39%synergy
Thought Monitor
45%inclusion38 decks84 decks
35%synergy
Trinket Mage
45%inclusion38 decks84 decks
36%synergy
Walking Ballista
43%inclusion36 decks84 decks
38%synergy
Scrap Trawler
42%inclusion35 decks84 decks
38%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
40%inclusion34 decks84 decks
30%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
37%inclusion31 decks84 decks
32%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
37%inclusion31 decks84 decks
29%synergy
Junk Diver
35%inclusion29 decks84 decks
33%synergy
Steel Overseer
33%inclusion28 decks84 decks
29%synergy
Ornithopter
30%inclusion25 decks84 decks
21%synergy
Metalworker
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
27%synergy
Master of Etherium
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
21%synergy
Shimmer Myr
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
24%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Roaming Throne
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Hangarback Walker
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Research Thief
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Trophy Mage
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
-9%synergy
Master Transmuter
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Riddlesmith
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Tribute Mage
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Workshop Assistant
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Silver Myr
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Memnite
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Palladium Myr
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Leonardo da Vinci
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
50%inclusion42 decks84 decks
-16%synergy
Force of Negation
45%inclusion38 decks84 decks
30%synergy
Swan Song
44%inclusion37 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Pongify
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
-9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
27%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Mental Misstep
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Pact of Negation
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Flusterstorm
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Resculpt
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
-14%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
-8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Desynchronization
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Scour for Scrap
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Chain of Vapor
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-27%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-30%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-26%synergy
Access Denied
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Machine Over Matter
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Disruption Protocol
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Reality Heist
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
High Tide
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-37%synergy
Frantic Search
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-24%synergy
Retract
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Spell Snare
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Rebuild
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Mana Leak
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Null Elemental Blast
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Reshape
37%inclusion31 decks84 decks
30%synergy
Thoughtcast
37%inclusion31 decks84 decks
28%synergy
Transmute Artifact
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
25%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
All Is Dust
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-19%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Of One Mind
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Merchant Scroll
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Universal Surveillance
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Distant Melody
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Preordain
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-18%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
50%inclusion42 decks84 decks
46%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
43%synergy
Repurposing Bay
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Unwinding Clock
48%inclusion40 decks84 decks
36%synergy
Forsaken Monument
44%inclusion37 decks84 decks
41%synergy
Cloud Key
43%inclusion36 decks84 decks
36%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
37%inclusion31 decks84 decks
27%synergy
Manifold Key
37%inclusion31 decks84 decks
30%synergy
Clock of Omens
37%inclusion31 decks84 decks
35%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
37%inclusion31 decks84 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion31 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Bident of Thassa
37%inclusion31 decks84 decks
25%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
36%inclusion30 decks84 decks
28%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
35%inclusion29 decks84 decks
31%synergy
Voltaic Key
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Bauble
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
23%synergy
Isochron Scepter
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
21%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Sculpting Steel
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Forge
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Moonsilver Key
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Insight Engine
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Cryogen Relic
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Welding Jar
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
-38%synergy
Radiant Lotus
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Expedition Map
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Semblance Anvil
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
-12%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Coat of Arms
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Banner of Kinship
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Codex Shredder
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
-6%synergy
Staff of Domination
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Nettlecyst
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
7%synergy
The Indomitable
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Sword of the Meek
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Pithing Needle
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Altar of the Brood
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
45%inclusion38 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Efficient Construction
44%inclusion37 decks84 decks
37%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
23%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Mechanized Production
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Copy Artifact
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Artificer's Intuition
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Kindred Discovery
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
6%synergy
The Antiquities War
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Opposition
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Coastal Piracy
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Dress Down
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
54%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
64%inclusion54 decks84 decks
39%synergy
Archway of Innovation
57%inclusion40 decks70 decks
46%synergy
Buried Ruin
52%inclusion44 decks84 decks
40%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
50%inclusion42 decks84 decks
39%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion36 decks84 decks
-14%synergy
Fomori Vault
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
29%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
30%inclusion25 decks84 decks
28%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Three Tree City
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
-30%synergy
Treasure Vault
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Mine
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Tower
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
12%synergy
City of Traitors
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Crystal Vein
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Tolaria West
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
7%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Wasteland
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Workshop
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-7%synergy
Homeward Path
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Rivendell
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-11%synergy
Fountainport
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Blast Zone
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion80 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
82%inclusion69 decks84 decks
72%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion64 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
64%inclusion54 decks84 decks
52%synergy
Mox Amber
61%inclusion51 decks84 decks
53%synergy
Mind Stone
46%inclusion39 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Basalt Monolith
42%inclusion35 decks84 decks
31%synergy
Thought Vessel
42%inclusion35 decks84 decks
-10%synergy
Springleaf Drum
36%inclusion30 decks84 decks
32%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Mox Diamond
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
26%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Mana Crypt
30%inclusion25 decks84 decks
27%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Star
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Paradise Mantle
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Arcum's Astrolabe
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Island
80%inclusion67 decks84 decks
-14%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
39%inclusion33 decks84 decks
34%synergy
Misty Rainforest
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
24%synergy
Scalding Tarn
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
24%synergy
Flooded Strand
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
24%synergy
Polluted Delta
30%inclusion25 decks84 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
22%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Cave
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-19%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy