Sai, Master Thopterist (Commander) - Budget

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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
Firdoch Core
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Wild Unraveling
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Lofty Dreams
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Blossombind
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Chief of the Foundry
71%inclusion199 decks280 decks
69%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
72%inclusion202 decks280 decks
68%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
73%inclusion205 decks280 decks
65%synergy
Foundry Inspector
78%inclusion218 decks280 decks
64%synergy
Efficient Construction
70%inclusion196 decks280 decks
63%synergy
Master of Etherium
68%inclusion189 decks280 decks
63%synergy
Steel Overseer
64%inclusion179 decks280 decks
60%synergy
Whirler Rogue
56%inclusion158 decks280 decks
53%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
54%inclusion150 decks280 decks
51%synergy
Ornithopter
57%inclusion159 decks280 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Etherium Sculptor
64%inclusion179 decks280 decks
47%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
56%inclusion156 decks280 decks
45%synergy
Silver Myr
56%inclusion156 decks280 decks
45%synergy
Negate
53%inclusion147 decks280 decks
15%synergy
Shimmer Myr
50%inclusion139 decks280 decks
43%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
48%inclusion135 decks280 decks
26%synergy
Bident of Thassa
46%inclusion129 decks280 decks
34%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
46%inclusion128 decks280 decks
43%synergy
Thought Monitor
45%inclusion126 decks280 decks
35%synergy
Disruption Protocol
44%inclusion123 decks280 decks
42%synergy
Creatures
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
42%inclusion117 decks280 decks
30%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
42%inclusion117 decks280 decks
39%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
39%inclusion108 decks280 decks
33%synergy
Research Thief
38%inclusion107 decks280 decks
36%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
37%inclusion103 decks280 decks
31%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
36%inclusion101 decks280 decks
26%synergy
Riddlesmith
36%inclusion101 decks280 decks
32%synergy
Chief Engineer
35%inclusion98 decks280 decks
33%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
35%inclusion97 decks280 decks
27%synergy
Graaz, Unstoppable Juggernaut
33%inclusion92 decks280 decks
31%synergy
Workshop Assistant
33%inclusion91 decks280 decks
32%synergy
Filigree Attendant
32%inclusion90 decks280 decks
31%synergy
Meteor Golem
32%inclusion90 decks280 decks
28%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
31%inclusion88 decks280 decks
28%synergy
Scrap Trawler
31%inclusion86 decks280 decks
27%synergy
Palladium Myr
28%inclusion79 decks280 decks
24%synergy
Myr Retriever
28%inclusion79 decks280 decks
24%synergy
Burnished Hart
25%inclusion71 decks280 decks
19%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
22%inclusion47 decks209 decks
19%synergy
Hangarback Walker
22%inclusion62 decks280 decks
19%synergy
Trinket Mage
22%inclusion62 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Skyscanner
20%inclusion57 decks280 decks
20%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
20%inclusion56 decks280 decks
17%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
19%inclusion54 decks280 decks
17%synergy
Patchwork Automaton
18%inclusion51 decks280 decks
18%synergy
Trophy Mage
18%inclusion50 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Oaken Siren
16%inclusion46 decks280 decks
16%synergy
Junk Diver
16%inclusion46 decks280 decks
15%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
16%inclusion45 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
16%inclusion44 decks280 decks
14%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
16%inclusion44 decks280 decks
14%synergy
Junk Winder
15%inclusion43 decks280 decks
13%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
15%inclusion43 decks280 decks
14%synergy
Transplant Theorist
15%inclusion42 decks280 decks
14%synergy
Steel Hellkite
14%inclusion39 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Etherium Spinner
13%inclusion37 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
13%inclusion37 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
13%inclusion36 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Thopter Assembly
13%inclusion36 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Mechan Assembler
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Rook Turret
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Shambling Suit
12%inclusion34 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
12%inclusion25 decks207 decks
11%synergy
Leonardo da Vinci
11%inclusion32 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Automated Artificer
11%inclusion31 decks280 decks
11%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Selfcraft Mechan
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Renowned Weaponsmith
10%inclusion28 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Thirst for Knowledge
36%inclusion101 decks280 decks
32%synergy
Reality Shift
31%inclusion88 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion83 decks280 decks
-37%synergy
Aetherize
29%inclusion81 decks280 decks
-1%synergy
Resculpt
25%inclusion69 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Access Denied
24%inclusion68 decks280 decks
21%synergy
Scour for Scrap
22%inclusion23 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Reality Heist
21%inclusion59 decks280 decks
20%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
20%inclusion56 decks280 decks
19%synergy
Launch Mishap
16%inclusion45 decks280 decks
15%synergy
Perplexing Test
15%inclusion41 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Masterful Replication
14%inclusion40 decks280 decks
13%synergy
Machine Over Matter
12%inclusion33 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Opt
11%inclusion32 decks280 decks
-14%synergy
Refute
11%inclusion26 decks235 decks
6%synergy
Artificer's Epiphany
11%inclusion30 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Cancel
10%inclusion29 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Mana Leak
10%inclusion28 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
10%inclusion27 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Octopus Form
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
8.6%inclusion24 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Essence Scatter
8.6%inclusion24 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Assert Authority
7.9%inclusion22 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Rebuild
7.5%inclusion21 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Annul
7.5%inclusion21 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.1%inclusion20 decks280 decks
-13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.1%inclusion20 decks280 decks
-30%synergy
Ice Out
7.1%inclusion20 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
6.1%inclusion17 decks280 decks
-3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.7%inclusion16 decks280 decks
-29%synergy
High Tide
5.7%inclusion16 decks280 decks
-38%synergy
Run Away Together
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
1%synergy
Evacuation
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
-2%synergy
Unsummon
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
1%synergy
Lofty Denial
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Long River's Pull
5.1%inclusion13 decks255 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
41%inclusion116 decks280 decks
33%synergy
Reverse Engineer
38%inclusion105 decks280 decks
36%synergy
Universal Surveillance
28%inclusion78 decks280 decks
27%synergy
March of Progress
16%inclusion45 decks280 decks
14%synergy
Ravenform
15%inclusion43 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Forging the Anchor
14%inclusion39 decks280 decks
13%synergy
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion37 decks280 decks
2%synergy
One with the Machine
13%inclusion35 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Rise and Shine
10%inclusion29 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Of One Mind
10%inclusion27 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
6.8%inclusion19 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Winged Words
6.8%inclusion19 decks280 decks
3%synergy
River's Rebuke
6.1%inclusion17 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
41%inclusion115 decks280 decks
23%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
40%inclusion113 decks280 decks
37%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
40%inclusion83 decks209 decks
36%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
38%inclusion107 decks280 decks
30%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
37%inclusion104 decks280 decks
36%synergy
Trading Post
30%inclusion83 decks280 decks
28%synergy
Cryogen Relic
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
25%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
29%inclusion80 decks280 decks
20%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
28%inclusion79 decks280 decks
27%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
28%inclusion79 decks280 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Forge
27%inclusion76 decks280 decks
18%synergy
Sculpting Steel
22%inclusion62 decks280 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion53 decks280 decks
-9%synergy
Welding Jar
15%inclusion43 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
15%inclusion41 decks280 decks
13%synergy
Witching Well
15%inclusion41 decks280 decks
13%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion37 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Mnemonic Sphere
12%inclusion33 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
11%inclusion32 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
11%inclusion31 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Uthros Scanship
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Manifold Key
10%inclusion29 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
10%inclusion29 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
9.3%inclusion26 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Servo Schematic
8.9%inclusion25 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Cloud Key
8.6%inclusion24 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Prized Statue
8.6%inclusion24 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Surgical Skullbomb
8.6%inclusion24 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
8.2%inclusion23 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Moonsilver Key
8.2%inclusion23 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
7.9%inclusion22 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
7.7%inclusion16 decks209 decks
7%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
7.5%inclusion21 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Mechtitan Core
7.5%inclusion21 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Spare Supplies
7.5%inclusion21 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Fountainport Bell
7.5%inclusion19 decks254 decks
7%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Alchemist's Vial
7.1%inclusion20 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Whirlermaker
6.8%inclusion19 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
6.8%inclusion19 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Nutrient Block
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Golem Foundry
6.4%inclusion18 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
6.4%inclusion18 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Lembas
6.4%inclusion18 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
6.1%inclusion17 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Goldvein Pick
6.1%inclusion17 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Spellbook
5.7%inclusion16 decks280 decks
-1%synergy
Stone of Erech
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Instant Ramen
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
The Antiquities War
40%inclusion112 decks280 decks
39%synergy
Favorable Winds
35%inclusion99 decks280 decks
32%synergy
Mechanized Production
32%inclusion89 decks280 decks
25%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
17%inclusion47 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Coastal Piracy
13%inclusion37 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Witness Protection
11%inclusion30 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.9%inclusion25 decks280 decks
-3%synergy
Unable to Scream
6.2%inclusion15 decks241 decks
2%synergy
Gravitational Shift
5.7%inclusion16 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
12%inclusion33 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
6.4%inclusion18 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
39%inclusion108 decks280 decks
26%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
33%inclusion92 decks280 decks
32%synergy
Seat of the Synod
32%inclusion89 decks280 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
28%inclusion79 decks280 decks
17%synergy
Archway of Innovation
19%inclusion49 decks263 decks
8%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
17%inclusion47 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
13%inclusion37 decks280 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion37 decks280 decks
-43%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion27 decks280 decks
0%synergy
Halimar Depths
7.9%inclusion22 decks280 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.5%inclusion21 decks280 decks
-8%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
6.8%inclusion19 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.8%inclusion19 decks280 decks
-12%synergy
Urza's Tower
6.4%inclusion18 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Mine
6.4%inclusion18 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
6.4%inclusion18 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
6.1%inclusion17 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Mishra's Factory
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
-45%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
65%inclusion182 decks280 decks
-20%synergy
Mind Stone
65%inclusion182 decks280 decks
29%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion161 decks280 decks
-7%synergy
Sky Diamond
48%inclusion134 decks280 decks
25%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
39%inclusion109 decks280 decks
23%synergy
Hedron Archive
34%inclusion94 decks280 decks
28%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion73 decks280 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion67 decks280 decks
-28%synergy
Midnight Clock
23%inclusion64 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
18%inclusion50 decks280 decks
13%synergy
Springleaf Drum
17%inclusion48 decks280 decks
14%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
16%inclusion46 decks280 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Lens
15%inclusion43 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
15%inclusion41 decks280 decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Star
13%inclusion37 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion36 decks280 decks
-7%synergy
Prophetic Prism
11%inclusion32 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
8.2%inclusion23 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.2%inclusion23 decks280 decks
1%synergy
Golden Egg
7.5%inclusion21 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Cargo Ship
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
7.1%inclusion20 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.5%inclusion17 decks261 decks
2%synergy
Guardian Idol
6.4%inclusion18 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Seer's Lantern
6.1%inclusion17 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
5.7%inclusion16 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
5.7%inclusion16 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Network Terminal
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion279 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion56 decks280 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.2%inclusion23 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.7%inclusion16 decks280 decks
2%synergy