Sai, Master Thopterist (Commander) - Expensive

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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Multiversal Incursion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Ultron, Artificial Malevolence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Skycoach Waypoint
2.0%inclusion1 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
2.0%inclusion1 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Skullclamp
82%inclusion252 decks308 decks
76%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
87%inclusion269 decks308 decks
70%synergy
Urza's Saga
80%inclusion246 decks308 decks
63%synergy
Inventors' Fair
76%inclusion234 decks308 decks
63%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
69%inclusion214 decks308 decks
62%synergy
Mystic Forge
68%inclusion208 decks308 decks
58%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
72%inclusion223 decks308 decks
58%synergy
Academy Ruins
74%inclusion227 decks308 decks
55%synergy
Seat of the Synod
72%inclusion222 decks308 decks
53%synergy
Foundry Inspector
64%inclusion198 decks308 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Fabricate
69%inclusion214 decks308 decks
49%synergy
Whir of Invention
62%inclusion190 decks308 decks
50%synergy
Mana Drain
59%inclusion182 decks308 decks
32%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
56%inclusion171 decks308 decks
44%synergy
The Reality Chip
54%inclusion167 decks308 decks
42%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
52%inclusion160 decks308 decks
49%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
51%inclusion129 decks254 decks
48%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
48%inclusion148 decks308 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion147 decks308 decks
-18%synergy
Unwinding Clock
47%inclusion145 decks308 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
70%inclusion216 decks308 decks
59%synergy
Mana Vault
69%inclusion213 decks308 decks
59%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
65%inclusion201 decks308 decks
43%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
64%inclusion196 decks308 decks
31%synergy
Rhystic Study
59%inclusion181 decks308 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
57%inclusion176 decks308 decks
45%synergy
Force of Will
55%inclusion168 decks308 decks
38%synergy
Chrome Mox
48%inclusion149 decks308 decks
39%synergy
Grim Monolith
45%inclusion140 decks308 decks
40%synergy
Mox Diamond
34%inclusion105 decks308 decks
29%synergy
Creatures
Thought Monitor
47%inclusion144 decks308 decks
36%synergy
Chief Engineer
44%inclusion134 decks308 decks
42%synergy
Myr Retriever
40%inclusion124 decks308 decks
36%synergy
Trinket Mage
40%inclusion122 decks308 decks
30%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
39%inclusion121 decks308 decks
29%synergy
Scrap Trawler
39%inclusion120 decks308 decks
35%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
38%inclusion117 decks308 decks
32%synergy
Spellskite
37%inclusion113 decks308 decks
26%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
36%inclusion111 decks308 decks
31%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
33%inclusion101 decks308 decks
31%synergy
Ornithopter
33%inclusion101 decks308 decks
24%synergy
Steel Overseer
32%inclusion100 decks308 decks
28%synergy
Walking Ballista
32%inclusion99 decks308 decks
27%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
29%inclusion90 decks308 decks
21%synergy
Shimmer Myr
27%inclusion82 decks308 decks
21%synergy
Junk Diver
26%inclusion79 decks308 decks
24%synergy
Master of Etherium
26%inclusion79 decks308 decks
21%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
24%inclusion74 decks308 decks
23%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
24%inclusion74 decks308 decks
13%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
24%inclusion74 decks308 decks
-1%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
24%inclusion74 decks308 decks
19%synergy
Metalworker
24%inclusion73 decks308 decks
22%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
23%inclusion72 decks308 decks
20%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
23%inclusion70 decks308 decks
13%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
22%inclusion67 decks308 decks
20%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
17%inclusion53 decks308 decks
15%synergy
Master Transmuter
17%inclusion51 decks308 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16%inclusion50 decks308 decks
-5%synergy
Memnite
16%inclusion50 decks308 decks
12%synergy
Hangarback Walker
16%inclusion48 decks308 decks
13%synergy
Trophy Mage
15%inclusion46 decks308 decks
9%synergy
Silver Myr
14%inclusion44 decks308 decks
4%synergy
Research Thief
14%inclusion44 decks308 decks
12%synergy
Tribute Mage
14%inclusion43 decks308 decks
7%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion39 decks308 decks
3%synergy
Riddlesmith
12%inclusion37 decks308 decks
8%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
12%inclusion36 decks308 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion36 decks308 decks
-3%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
11%inclusion35 decks308 decks
9%synergy
Workshop Assistant
11%inclusion34 decks308 decks
10%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
11%inclusion33 decks308 decks
8%synergy
Grand Architect
10%inclusion31 decks308 decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
10%inclusion30 decks308 decks
6%synergy
Leonardo da Vinci
10%inclusion30 decks308 decks
9%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
10%inclusion30 decks308 decks
5%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Dome
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
8.4%inclusion26 decks308 decks
5%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
8.2%inclusion25 decks305 decks
4%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
8.1%inclusion25 decks308 decks
7%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion133 decks308 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion132 decks308 decks
16%synergy
Force of Negation
42%inclusion130 decks308 decks
27%synergy
Pongify
35%inclusion109 decks308 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion100 decks308 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
31%inclusion97 decks308 decks
10%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
28%inclusion87 decks308 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion77 decks308 decks
-10%synergy
Pact of Negation
24%inclusion75 decks308 decks
15%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
23%inclusion70 decks308 decks
21%synergy
Flusterstorm
23%inclusion70 decks308 decks
13%synergy
Resculpt
20%inclusion63 decks308 decks
4%synergy
Mental Misstep
19%inclusion59 decks308 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion58 decks308 decks
-8%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion53 decks308 decks
-24%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion49 decks308 decks
-21%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
16%inclusion48 decks308 decks
10%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion44 decks308 decks
-23%synergy
Scour for Scrap
14%inclusion25 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion40 decks308 decks
-2%synergy
Chain of Vapor
13%inclusion40 decks308 decks
8%synergy
Desynchronization
13%inclusion40 decks308 decks
8%synergy
Access Denied
11%inclusion35 decks308 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion32 decks308 decks
2%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
9.4%inclusion29 decks308 decks
7%synergy
High Tide
9.4%inclusion29 decks308 decks
-35%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
9.2%inclusion28 decks305 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
6.8%inclusion21 decks308 decks
-24%synergy
Dispel
6.2%inclusion19 decks308 decks
-3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
5.8%inclusion18 decks308 decks
-7%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.8%inclusion18 decks308 decks
-3%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
5.8%inclusion18 decks308 decks
1%synergy
Retraction Helix
5.5%inclusion17 decks308 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
5.2%inclusion16 decks308 decks
-26%synergy
Reality Heist
5.2%inclusion16 decks308 decks
4%synergy
Machine Over Matter
5.2%inclusion16 decks308 decks
4%synergy
Banishing Knack
5.2%inclusion16 decks308 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Reshape
37%inclusion115 decks308 decks
31%synergy
Thoughtcast
31%inclusion95 decks308 decks
22%synergy
Transmute Artifact
29%inclusion89 decks308 decks
25%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
16%inclusion49 decks308 decks
1%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion46 decks308 decks
-7%synergy
Ponder
11%inclusion34 decks308 decks
-18%synergy
Preordain
8.8%inclusion27 decks308 decks
-15%synergy
All Is Dust
7.5%inclusion23 decks308 decks
6%synergy
Merchant Scroll
6.8%inclusion21 decks308 decks
-2%synergy
Of One Mind
5.8%inclusion18 decks308 decks
5%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
5.5%inclusion17 decks308 decks
-5%synergy
Universal Surveillance
5.2%inclusion16 decks308 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
47%inclusion145 decks308 decks
44%synergy
Cloud Key
43%inclusion132 decks308 decks
36%synergy
Forsaken Monument
39%inclusion120 decks308 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion118 decks308 decks
12%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
38%inclusion71 decks186 decks
31%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
38%inclusion117 decks308 decks
29%synergy
Manifold Key
35%inclusion108 decks308 decks
28%synergy
Clock of Omens
35%inclusion108 decks308 decks
33%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
34%inclusion104 decks308 decks
28%synergy
Voltaic Key
32%inclusion100 decks308 decks
27%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
32%inclusion99 decks308 decks
28%synergy
Bident of Thassa
32%inclusion99 decks308 decks
20%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
31%inclusion96 decks308 decks
23%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
29%inclusion90 decks308 decks
21%synergy
Isochron Scepter
26%inclusion81 decks308 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
26%inclusion80 decks308 decks
-34%synergy
Urza's Bauble
23%inclusion72 decks308 decks
19%synergy
Sculpting Steel
22%inclusion69 decks308 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Forge
22%inclusion69 decks308 decks
18%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
22%inclusion68 decks308 decks
17%synergy
Repurposing Bay
21%inclusion54 decks254 decks
18%synergy
Moonsilver Key
20%inclusion63 decks308 decks
18%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
19%inclusion60 decks308 decks
18%synergy
Semblance Anvil
18%inclusion54 decks308 decks
16%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
17%inclusion53 decks308 decks
15%synergy
Welding Jar
17%inclusion52 decks308 decks
11%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
16%inclusion50 decks308 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion48 decks308 decks
-13%synergy
Expedition Map
15%inclusion47 decks308 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
15%inclusion47 decks308 decks
14%synergy
Coat of Arms
15%inclusion45 decks308 decks
13%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
14%inclusion44 decks308 decks
11%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
13%inclusion39 decks308 decks
6%synergy
Codex Shredder
12%inclusion37 decks308 decks
6%synergy
Banner of Kinship
11%inclusion32 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
11%inclusion34 decks308 decks
10%synergy
Nettlecyst
11%inclusion34 decks308 decks
8%synergy
Cryogen Relic
11%inclusion20 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
10%inclusion30 decks308 decks
9%synergy
Staff of Domination
10%inclusion30 decks308 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.4%inclusion29 decks308 decks
-8%synergy
Altar of the Brood
9.4%inclusion29 decks308 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
9.4%inclusion29 decks308 decks
6%synergy
The Indomitable
9.1%inclusion28 decks308 decks
7%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
8.8%inclusion27 decks308 decks
4%synergy
Spellbook
8.8%inclusion27 decks308 decks
2%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.8%inclusion27 decks308 decks
7%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
8.4%inclusion26 decks308 decks
6%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
8.4%inclusion26 decks308 decks
6%synergy
Insight Engine
8.1%inclusion15 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
45%inclusion138 decks308 decks
18%synergy
Efficient Construction
38%inclusion117 decks308 decks
32%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
33%inclusion101 decks308 decks
25%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
28%inclusion85 decks308 decks
23%synergy
Mechanized Production
23%inclusion71 decks308 decks
16%synergy
Copy Artifact
15%inclusion46 decks308 decks
11%synergy
Kindred Discovery
10%inclusion31 decks308 decks
4%synergy
Artificer's Intuition
8.8%inclusion27 decks308 decks
8%synergy
Power Artifact
6.8%inclusion21 decks308 decks
4%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.5%inclusion14 decks253 decks
-2%synergy
Opposition
5.5%inclusion17 decks308 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
46%inclusion142 decks308 decks
37%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
44%inclusion85 decks194 decks
37%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
15%inclusion45 decks308 decks
13%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
14%inclusion44 decks308 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
13%inclusion39 decks308 decks
9%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
11%inclusion24 decks228 decks
9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.8%inclusion18 decks308 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
59%inclusion182 decks308 decks
33%synergy
Archway of Innovation
48%inclusion148 decks308 decks
37%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
48%inclusion148 decks308 decks
37%synergy
Buried Ruin
46%inclusion143 decks308 decks
34%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
45%inclusion84 decks187 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion128 decks308 decks
-15%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
32%inclusion98 decks308 decks
30%synergy
Fomori Vault
30%inclusion92 decks308 decks
26%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
28%inclusion86 decks308 decks
15%synergy
Treasure Vault
21%inclusion65 decks308 decks
18%synergy
Three Tree City
21%inclusion64 decks305 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
21%inclusion64 decks308 decks
-29%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
18%inclusion54 decks308 decks
16%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
17%inclusion52 decks308 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
15%inclusion47 decks308 decks
13%synergy
City of Traitors
14%inclusion43 decks308 decks
12%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion40 decks308 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Tower
13%inclusion39 decks308 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
13%inclusion39 decks308 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Mine
12%inclusion38 decks308 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Vein
10%inclusion32 decks308 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion23 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion30 decks308 decks
5%synergy
Tolaria West
9.4%inclusion29 decks308 decks
4%synergy
Castle Vantress
9.4%inclusion29 decks308 decks
-9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9.1%inclusion28 decks308 decks
-7%synergy
Wasteland
7.8%inclusion24 decks308 decks
7%synergy
Halimar Depths
6.2%inclusion19 decks308 decks
-3%synergy
Rivendell
5.8%inclusion18 decks308 decks
-5%synergy
Fountainport
5.6%inclusion17 decks302 decks
3%synergy
Blast Zone
5.2%inclusion16 decks308 decks
3%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
5.2%inclusion16 decks308 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.2%inclusion16 decks308 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion296 decks308 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
84%inclusion260 decks308 decks
75%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion215 decks308 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
68%inclusion210 decks308 decks
61%synergy
Lotus Petal
68%inclusion208 decks308 decks
56%synergy
Thought Vessel
42%inclusion128 decks308 decks
-10%synergy
Basalt Monolith
41%inclusion126 decks308 decks
31%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion114 decks308 decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
35%inclusion109 decks308 decks
19%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
30%inclusion92 decks308 decks
25%synergy
Springleaf Drum
30%inclusion92 decks308 decks
26%synergy
Thran Dynamo
27%inclusion82 decks308 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion79 decks308 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Star
18%inclusion56 decks308 decks
16%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
17%inclusion53 decks308 decks
15%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
17%inclusion52 decks308 decks
10%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
16%inclusion49 decks308 decks
13%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
15%inclusion45 decks308 decks
13%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion30 decks308 decks
-1%synergy
Paradise Mantle
9.1%inclusion28 decks308 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.8%inclusion24 decks308 decks
-12%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.8%inclusion24 decks308 decks
-0%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.2%inclusion22 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
7.1%inclusion22 decks308 decks
5%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
6.8%inclusion21 decks308 decks
6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.8%inclusion21 decks308 decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.8%inclusion18 decks308 decks
-17%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.8%inclusion18 decks308 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
82%inclusion254 decks308 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion100 decks308 decks
10%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
27%inclusion84 decks308 decks
22%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
27%inclusion83 decks308 decks
21%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion81 decks308 decks
18%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion77 decks308 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion74 decks308 decks
17%synergy
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion73 decks308 decks
16%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
20%inclusion62 decks308 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
16%inclusion49 decks308 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion46 decks308 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion41 decks308 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion36 decks308 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.1%inclusion25 decks308 decks
-17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.1%inclusion22 decks308 decks
3%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.5%inclusion17 decks308 decks
2%synergy