Sai, Master Thopterist (Commander) - Budget

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
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Strixhaven Skycoach
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Harmonized Trio
2.0%inclusion1 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Procrastinate
1.9%inclusion1 decks53 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Chief of the Foundry
71%inclusion219 decks308 decks
69%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
72%inclusion222 decks308 decks
69%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
75%inclusion232 decks308 decks
67%synergy
Master of Etherium
70%inclusion215 decks308 decks
65%synergy
Foundry Inspector
79%inclusion242 decks308 decks
64%synergy
Efficient Construction
70%inclusion215 decks308 decks
63%synergy
Steel Overseer
65%inclusion199 decks308 decks
60%synergy
Whirler Rogue
53%inclusion164 decks308 decks
50%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
52%inclusion159 decks308 decks
49%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
66%inclusion203 decks308 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Ornithopter of Paradise
59%inclusion182 decks308 decks
49%synergy
Ornithopter
57%inclusion175 decks308 decks
48%synergy
Shimmer Myr
53%inclusion164 decks308 decks
47%synergy
Silver Myr
52%inclusion161 decks308 decks
41%synergy
Bident of Thassa
51%inclusion156 decks308 decks
38%synergy
Negate
50%inclusion154 decks308 decks
12%synergy
Thought Monitor
49%inclusion150 decks308 decks
38%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
47%inclusion144 decks308 decks
44%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
46%inclusion142 decks308 decks
34%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
45%inclusion140 decks308 decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Kappa Cannoneer
42%inclusion129 decks308 decks
34%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
39%inclusion119 decks308 decks
33%synergy
Riddlesmith
39%inclusion119 decks308 decks
35%synergy
Graaz, Unstoppable Juggernaut
36%inclusion112 decks308 decks
35%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
36%inclusion112 decks308 decks
31%synergy
Research Thief
34%inclusion105 decks308 decks
32%synergy
Filigree Attendant
34%inclusion104 decks308 decks
33%synergy
Workshop Assistant
33%inclusion102 decks308 decks
32%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
32%inclusion98 decks308 decks
22%synergy
Chief Engineer
31%inclusion95 decks308 decks
29%synergy
Meteor Golem
31%inclusion94 decks308 decks
26%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
27%inclusion84 decks308 decks
24%synergy
Scrap Trawler
27%inclusion82 decks308 decks
23%synergy
Palladium Myr
26%inclusion80 decks308 decks
22%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
25%inclusion66 decks260 decks
22%synergy
Myr Retriever
25%inclusion78 decks308 decks
21%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
23%inclusion39 decks166 decks
20%synergy
Hangarback Walker
23%inclusion72 decks308 decks
20%synergy
Burnished Hart
23%inclusion70 decks308 decks
17%synergy
Junk Winder
20%inclusion62 decks308 decks
18%synergy
Trinket Mage
19%inclusion60 decks308 decks
10%synergy
Skyscanner
19%inclusion57 decks308 decks
18%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
18%inclusion56 decks308 decks
16%synergy
Junk Diver
18%inclusion55 decks308 decks
16%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
17%inclusion53 decks308 decks
15%synergy
Leonardo da Vinci
17%inclusion52 decks308 decks
16%synergy
Patchwork Automaton
17%inclusion51 decks308 decks
16%synergy
Trophy Mage
15%inclusion46 decks308 decks
9%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
15%inclusion24 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Oaken Siren
15%inclusion45 decks308 decks
14%synergy
Mechan Assembler
14%inclusion23 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
14%inclusion43 decks308 decks
13%synergy
Transplant Theorist
14%inclusion42 decks308 decks
13%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
14%inclusion42 decks308 decks
12%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
14%inclusion42 decks308 decks
10%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
13%inclusion39 decks308 decks
11%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
13%inclusion39 decks308 decks
11%synergy
Thopter Assembly
12%inclusion38 decks308 decks
11%synergy
Steel Hellkite
12%inclusion38 decks308 decks
11%synergy
Rook Turret
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
12%inclusion31 decks258 decks
11%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
12%inclusion37 decks308 decks
10%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
12%inclusion37 decks308 decks
11%synergy
Etherium Spinner
12%inclusion37 decks308 decks
11%synergy
Shambling Suit
11%inclusion34 decks308 decks
11%synergy
Automated Artificer
10%inclusion30 decks308 decks
9%synergy
Esperzoa
8.8%inclusion27 decks308 decks
9%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Gearseeker Serpent
8.4%inclusion26 decks308 decks
8%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Disruption Protocol
43%inclusion133 decks308 decks
41%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
41%inclusion127 decks308 decks
39%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
33%inclusion101 decks308 decks
29%synergy
Reality Shift
32%inclusion99 decks308 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
30%inclusion93 decks308 decks
-0%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion83 decks308 decks
-39%synergy
Resculpt
23%inclusion72 decks308 decks
6%synergy
Scour for Scrap
22%inclusion36 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Perplexing Test
19%inclusion58 decks308 decks
15%synergy
Access Denied
18%inclusion56 decks308 decks
15%synergy
Reality Heist
18%inclusion55 decks308 decks
17%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
18%inclusion54 decks308 decks
17%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
14%inclusion42 decks308 decks
12%synergy
Launch Mishap
12%inclusion38 decks308 decks
11%synergy
Opt
12%inclusion38 decks308 decks
-13%synergy
Masterful Replication
12%inclusion36 decks308 decks
11%synergy
Machine Over Matter
11%inclusion33 decks308 decks
10%synergy
Refute
11%inclusion30 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Artificer's Epiphany
10%inclusion32 decks308 decks
10%synergy
Cancel
10%inclusion31 decks308 decks
5%synergy
Filter Out
9.4%inclusion29 decks308 decks
6%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
9.1%inclusion28 decks308 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.1%inclusion25 decks308 decks
-26%synergy
Mana Leak
8.1%inclusion25 decks308 decks
2%synergy
Annul
8.1%inclusion25 decks308 decks
6%synergy
Essence Scatter
7.1%inclusion22 decks308 decks
3%synergy
Rebuild
7.1%inclusion22 decks308 decks
7%synergy
Assert Authority
6.8%inclusion21 decks308 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.8%inclusion21 decks308 decks
-2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
6.2%inclusion19 decks308 decks
-32%synergy
Ice Out
6.2%inclusion19 decks308 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.2%inclusion19 decks308 decks
-13%synergy
Dispel
5.5%inclusion17 decks308 decks
-3%synergy
Run Away Together
5.2%inclusion16 decks308 decks
1%synergy
Unsummon
5.2%inclusion16 decks308 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Confluence
5.2%inclusion16 decks308 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
38%inclusion118 decks308 decks
30%synergy
Reverse Engineer
36%inclusion111 decks308 decks
35%synergy
Universal Surveillance
28%inclusion87 decks308 decks
27%synergy
Ravenform
13%inclusion41 decks308 decks
5%synergy
March of Progress
13%inclusion41 decks308 decks
12%synergy
Curse of the Swine
12%inclusion38 decks308 decks
1%synergy
One with the Machine
12%inclusion38 decks308 decks
9%synergy
Forging the Anchor
12%inclusion37 decks308 decks
12%synergy
River's Rebuke
10%inclusion32 decks308 decks
7%synergy
Distant Melody
10%inclusion31 decks308 decks
5%synergy
Rise and Shine
8.8%inclusion27 decks308 decks
6%synergy
Of One Mind
8.8%inclusion27 decks308 decks
8%synergy
Baral's Expertise
6.2%inclusion19 decks308 decks
5%synergy
Aether Gale
6.2%inclusion19 decks308 decks
4%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
5.8%inclusion18 decks308 decks
5%synergy
Winged Words
5.8%inclusion18 decks308 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thopter Fabricator
43%inclusion113 decks260 decks
39%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
43%inclusion133 decks308 decks
26%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
43%inclusion133 decks308 decks
39%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
40%inclusion124 decks308 decks
32%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
33%inclusion103 decks308 decks
33%synergy
Cryogen Relic
32%inclusion52 decks165 decks
28%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
28%inclusion87 decks308 decks
24%synergy
Trading Post
28%inclusion85 decks308 decks
26%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
27%inclusion82 decks308 decks
26%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
25%inclusion76 decks308 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Forge
24%inclusion75 decks308 decks
15%synergy
Sculpting Steel
21%inclusion64 decks308 decks
14%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion50 decks308 decks
-12%synergy
Witching Well
14%inclusion44 decks308 decks
13%synergy
Welding Jar
13%inclusion41 decks308 decks
8%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
13%inclusion40 decks308 decks
12%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
12%inclusion20 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
12%inclusion37 decks308 decks
11%synergy
Mnemonic Sphere
11%inclusion34 decks308 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
10%inclusion31 decks308 decks
1%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
10%inclusion31 decks308 decks
9%synergy
The Indomitable
9.4%inclusion29 decks308 decks
7%synergy
Nettlecyst
9.1%inclusion28 decks308 decks
7%synergy
Manifold Key
9.1%inclusion28 decks308 decks
2%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
9.1%inclusion28 decks308 decks
7%synergy
Cloud Key
8.8%inclusion27 decks308 decks
2%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
8.8%inclusion27 decks308 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
8.4%inclusion26 decks308 decks
3%synergy
Surgical Skullbomb
8.4%inclusion26 decks308 decks
8%synergy
Servo Schematic
7.5%inclusion23 decks308 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Vial
7.5%inclusion23 decks308 decks
7%synergy
Uthros Scanship
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
7.3%inclusion19 decks260 decks
6%synergy
Fountainport Bell
7.3%inclusion22 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Spare Supplies
7.1%inclusion22 decks308 decks
7%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7.1%inclusion22 decks308 decks
4%synergy
Moonsilver Key
6.8%inclusion21 decks308 decks
4%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
6.8%inclusion21 decks308 decks
6%synergy
Whirlermaker
6.8%inclusion21 decks308 decks
7%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
6.5%inclusion20 decks308 decks
6%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
6.5%inclusion20 decks308 decks
3%synergy
Prized Statue
6.5%inclusion20 decks308 decks
5%synergy
Repurposing Bay
6.2%inclusion16 decks260 decks
2%synergy
Oblivion Stone
5.8%inclusion18 decks308 decks
5%synergy
Golem Foundry
5.8%inclusion18 decks308 decks
5%synergy
Instruments of War
5.8%inclusion18 decks308 decks
6%synergy
Sewer-veillance Cam
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
5.5%inclusion17 decks308 decks
5%synergy
Nutrient Block
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Favorable Winds
37%inclusion115 decks308 decks
34%synergy
The Antiquities War
36%inclusion111 decks308 decks
35%synergy
Mechanized Production
28%inclusion87 decks308 decks
21%synergy
Coastal Piracy
18%inclusion54 decks308 decks
13%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
12%inclusion36 decks308 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
9.1%inclusion28 decks308 decks
-3%synergy
Witness Protection
9.1%inclusion28 decks308 decks
4%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Opposition
6.8%inclusion21 decks308 decks
6%synergy
Unable to Scream
5.9%inclusion17 decks289 decks
2%synergy
Gravitational Shift
5.2%inclusion16 decks308 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
10%inclusion30 decks308 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
6.2%inclusion19 decks308 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
37%inclusion113 decks308 decks
25%synergy
Seat of the Synod
34%inclusion106 decks308 decks
16%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
30%inclusion92 decks308 decks
29%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
24%inclusion75 decks308 decks
13%synergy
Archway of Innovation
17%inclusion51 decks308 decks
6%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
16%inclusion49 decks308 decks
2%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
15%inclusion46 decks308 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion40 decks308 decks
-43%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion27 decks308 decks
-1%synergy
Halimar Depths
7.5%inclusion23 decks308 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Tower
7.1%inclusion22 decks308 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Mine
7.1%inclusion22 decks308 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
7.1%inclusion22 decks308 decks
3%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
6.5%inclusion20 decks308 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.5%inclusion20 decks308 decks
-9%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.8%inclusion18 decks308 decks
-12%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
5.5%inclusion17 decks308 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Mind Stone
65%inclusion201 decks308 decks
31%synergy
Sol Ring
62%inclusion191 decks308 decks
-23%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion188 decks308 decks
-4%synergy
Sky Diamond
51%inclusion158 decks308 decks
29%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
39%inclusion120 decks308 decks
23%synergy
Hedron Archive
37%inclusion113 decks308 decks
31%synergy
Midnight Clock
26%inclusion79 decks308 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion72 decks308 decks
-28%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion69 decks308 decks
14%synergy
Worn Powerstone
21%inclusion66 decks308 decks
16%synergy
Prismatic Lens
19%inclusion58 decks308 decks
16%synergy
Springleaf Drum
18%inclusion56 decks308 decks
15%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
17%inclusion52 decks308 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion45 decks308 decks
-5%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
13%inclusion39 decks308 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Star
12%inclusion36 decks308 decks
9%synergy
Prophetic Prism
11%inclusion35 decks308 decks
11%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion15 decks149 decks
-1%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Guardian Idol
9.4%inclusion29 decks308 decks
9%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
9.1%inclusion28 decks308 decks
8%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
7.8%inclusion24 decks308 decks
7%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
7.1%inclusion22 decks308 decks
7%synergy
Golden Egg
7.1%inclusion22 decks308 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
6.8%inclusion21 decks308 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.5%inclusion20 decks308 decks
2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.5%inclusion20 decks308 decks
-0%synergy
The Irencrag
6.2%inclusion19 decks308 decks
5%synergy
Seer's Lantern
5.8%inclusion18 decks308 decks
5%synergy
Network Terminal
5.8%inclusion18 decks308 decks
6%synergy
Star Compass
5.8%inclusion18 decks308 decks
4%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
5.5%inclusion17 decks308 decks
5%synergy
Cargo Ship
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion308 decks308 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion68 decks308 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.8%inclusion27 decks308 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.8%inclusion18 decks308 decks
3%synergy