Sai, Master Thopterist (Commander) - Expensive Core

Sai, Master Thopterist
Rank #779
28decks
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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33%synergy
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33%synergy
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33%synergy
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19%synergy
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72%synergy
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71%synergy
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70%synergy
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67%synergy
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63%synergy
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63%synergy
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71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
57%synergy
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61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
57%synergy
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68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
57%synergy
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54%synergy
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Counterspell
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Monitor
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Thoughtcast
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Bident of Thassa
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
46%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Forsaken Monument
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
43%synergy
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The One Ring
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Rhystic Study
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-25%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Myr Retriever
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Scrap Trawler
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Silver Myr
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Ornithopter
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Hangarback Walker
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Chief Engineer
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Chrome Dome
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Palladium Myr
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Master Transmuter
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
The Reality Chip
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Krang, Master Mind
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Thopter Assembly
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Research Thief
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Metalworker
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Spellskite
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Iron Lad, Diverging Destiny
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Junk Diver
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Leonardo da Vinci
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Whirler Rogue
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Burnished Hart
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Riddlesmith
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Thopter Squadron
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Metallic Mimic
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Broodstar
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Shimmer Myr
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Patchwork Automaton
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Graaz, Unstoppable Juggernaut
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Pongify
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Access Denied
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Mana Drain
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Whir of Invention
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Resculpt
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Desynchronization
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Reality Shift
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Reality Heist
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Brainstorm
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-23%synergy
Disruption Protocol
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Scour for Scrap
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Command
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Machine Over Matter
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Masterful Replication
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Trickbind
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Cancel
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Stifle
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Ice Out
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Strix Serenade
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-27%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Launch Mishap
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-20%synergy
Perplexing Test
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Dispel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Stern Lesson
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-29%synergy
Hurkyl's Recall
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Wild Unraveling
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Assert Authority
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Retract
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Disallow
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
11%synergy
All Is Dust
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Reshape
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Ponder
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-18%synergy
Curse of the Swine
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-0%synergy
Universal Surveillance
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Reverse Engineer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
One with the Machine
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Stock Up
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Wash Out
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Gust of Wind
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Distant Melody
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Spectral Deluge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
River's Rebuke
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Winged Words
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Reconstruction
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Argivian Restoration
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Forging the Anchor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Of One Mind
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Cleansing
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Raise the Palisade
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Boomerang Basics
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cloud Key
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Skullclamp
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Mystic Forge
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Unwinding Clock
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Darksteel Forge
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Repurposing Bay
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Sculpting Steel
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Clock of Omens
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Coat of Arms
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Cryogen Relic
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
20%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-38%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Manifold Key
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Welding Jar
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Bauble
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Banner of Kinship
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Mirrorworks
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Obelisk of Urd
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Voltaic Key
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
The Indomitable
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Moonsilver Key
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Prized Statue
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Sword of the Animist
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Nettlecyst
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Mirage Mirror
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Semblance Anvil
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Relic
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Trading Post
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Kindred Discovery
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Favorable Winds
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-21%synergy
Military Intelligence
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Copy Artifact
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Coastal Piracy
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
The Antiquities War
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sleep Magic
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Academy Ruins
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Inventors' Fair
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Archway of Innovation
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Urza's Saga
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-21%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
23%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Fomori Vault
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Treasure Vault
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Three Tree City
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Tower
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Factory
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Mine
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Ghost Quarter
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Castle Vantress
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Fountainport
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Field
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Tectonic Edge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
War Room
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Wasteland
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Guildless Commons
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Thran Dynamo
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Mox Opal
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Patchwork Banner
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Springleaf Drum
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Arc Reactor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Paradise Mantle
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Midnight Clock
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Hedron Archive
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Worn Powerstone
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Star
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Misleading Signpost
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Terrarion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Solar Array
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Cave
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Power Depot
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy