Sai, Master Thopterist (Commander) - Optimized

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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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ultron, Artificial Malevolence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Etherium Sculptor
91%inclusion113 decks124 decks
74%synergy
Skullclamp
80%inclusion99 decks124 decks
74%synergy
Foundry Inspector
75%inclusion93 decks124 decks
61%synergy
Seat of the Synod
77%inclusion96 decks124 decks
59%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
66%inclusion82 decks124 decks
58%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
57%inclusion71 decks124 decks
54%synergy
Mystic Forge
63%inclusion78 decks124 decks
53%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
67%inclusion83 decks124 decks
52%synergy
Inventors' Fair
65%inclusion81 decks124 decks
52%synergy
Academy Ruins
70%inclusion87 decks124 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Fabricate
69%inclusion86 decks124 decks
49%synergy
Counterspell
64%inclusion79 decks124 decks
-2%synergy
Whir of Invention
57%inclusion71 decks124 decks
45%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
57%inclusion71 decks124 decks
45%synergy
The Reality Chip
56%inclusion69 decks124 decks
44%synergy
Chief Engineer
52%inclusion65 decks124 decks
51%synergy
Myr Retriever
52%inclusion65 decks124 decks
48%synergy
Cloud Key
52%inclusion64 decks124 decks
45%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
52%inclusion64 decks124 decks
48%synergy
Thought Monitor
49%inclusion61 decks124 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
56%inclusion70 decks124 decks
24%synergy
Rhystic Study
47%inclusion58 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
46%inclusion57 decks124 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Tomb
41%inclusion51 decks124 decks
30%synergy
Mana Vault
37%inclusion46 decks124 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
35%inclusion44 decks124 decks
23%synergy
Force of Will
28%inclusion35 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
24%inclusion30 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
22%inclusion27 decks124 decks
0%synergy
Grim Monolith
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Vedalken Archmage
48%inclusion59 decks124 decks
42%synergy
Scrap Trawler
45%inclusion56 decks124 decks
41%synergy
Trinket Mage
44%inclusion55 decks124 decks
35%synergy
Ornithopter
44%inclusion54 decks124 decks
35%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
43%inclusion53 decks124 decks
34%synergy
Steel Overseer
42%inclusion52 decks124 decks
38%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
39%inclusion48 decks124 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
36%inclusion45 decks124 decks
17%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
35%inclusion44 decks124 decks
34%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
34%inclusion42 decks124 decks
24%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
31%inclusion39 decks124 decks
21%synergy
Junk Diver
31%inclusion38 decks124 decks
29%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
31%inclusion38 decks124 decks
27%synergy
Master of Etherium
30%inclusion37 decks124 decks
25%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
30%inclusion37 decks124 decks
19%synergy
Shimmer Myr
30%inclusion37 decks124 decks
24%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
28%inclusion35 decks124 decks
23%synergy
Spellskite
28%inclusion35 decks124 decks
17%synergy
Walking Ballista
27%inclusion33 decks124 decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
26%inclusion32 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Silver Myr
25%inclusion31 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Trophy Mage
24%inclusion30 decks124 decks
18%synergy
Tribute Mage
23%inclusion28 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
23%inclusion28 decks124 decks
21%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
22%inclusion27 decks124 decks
20%synergy
Riddlesmith
22%inclusion27 decks124 decks
18%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
19%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
18%synergy
Master Transmuter
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Research Thief
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
17%synergy
Hangarback Walker
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Memnite
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Palladium Myr
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Workshop Assistant
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Grand Architect
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
-9%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Metalworker
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Leonardo da Vinci
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Transit Mage
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Technodrome
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Pili-Pala
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
-5%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
-11%synergy
Graaz, Unstoppable Juggernaut
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
40%inclusion50 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
40%inclusion49 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion48 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
36%inclusion45 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion34 decks124 decks
-10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
26%inclusion32 decks124 decks
-9%synergy
Reality Shift
26%inclusion32 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
23%inclusion29 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion29 decks124 decks
-13%synergy
Desynchronization
22%inclusion27 decks124 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion27 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
Brainstorm
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
-20%synergy
Resculpt
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Force of Negation
19%inclusion23 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Disruption Protocol
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Access Denied
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
11%synergy
High Tide
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
-29%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Scour for Scrap
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Denial
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Hurkyl's Recall
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
Dispel
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
-2%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Leak
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
0%synergy
Snap
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
-12%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
-3%synergy
Reality Heist
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Narset's Reversal
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Reshape
44%inclusion55 decks124 decks
38%synergy
Thoughtcast
44%inclusion55 decks124 decks
36%synergy
Ponder
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
-14%synergy
Transmute Artifact
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Preordain
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
-10%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
-12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
-6%synergy
Merchant Scroll
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
All Is Dust
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
-4%synergy
Reverse Engineer
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Universal Surveillance
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Unwinding Clock
45%inclusion56 decks124 decks
33%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
45%inclusion56 decks124 decks
43%synergy
Bident of Thassa
42%inclusion52 decks124 decks
30%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
41%inclusion51 decks124 decks
37%synergy
Forsaken Monument
40%inclusion49 decks124 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion49 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
34%inclusion42 decks124 decks
25%synergy
Clock of Omens
31%inclusion38 decks124 decks
29%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
30%inclusion23 decks77 decks
23%synergy
Voltaic Key
29%inclusion36 decks124 decks
23%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
28%inclusion35 decks124 decks
20%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
27%inclusion34 decks124 decks
26%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
27%inclusion34 decks124 decks
-32%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
27%inclusion33 decks124 decks
19%synergy
Manifold Key
26%inclusion32 decks124 decks
19%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
26%inclusion32 decks124 decks
20%synergy
Sculpting Steel
26%inclusion32 decks124 decks
19%synergy
Isochron Scepter
24%inclusion30 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Moonsilver Key
22%inclusion27 decks124 decks
19%synergy
Welding Jar
22%inclusion27 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Repurposing Bay
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Forge
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
16%synergy
Semblance Anvil
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
19%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
20%inclusion25 decks124 decks
18%synergy
Coat of Arms
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
18%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
-11%synergy
Banner of Kinship
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Bauble
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Expedition Map
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Altar of the Brood
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Insight Engine
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Cryogen Relic
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Domination
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Spellbook
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Winter Moon
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
-8%synergy
Codex Shredder
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Nettlecyst
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
6%synergy
The Indomitable
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Trading Post
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Efficient Construction
47%inclusion58 decks124 decks
40%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
44%inclusion55 decks124 decks
36%synergy
Mechanized Production
35%inclusion43 decks124 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion41 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
24%inclusion30 decks124 decks
19%synergy
Kindred Discovery
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Coastal Piracy
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
3%synergy
The Antiquities War
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
-6%synergy
Omniscience
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
-2%synergy
Copy Artifact
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Artificer's Intuition
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
33%inclusion41 decks124 decks
24%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
32%inclusion25 decks77 decks
26%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
17%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
-6%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
60%inclusion75 decks124 decks
48%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
58%inclusion72 decks124 decks
47%synergy
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion72 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
53%inclusion66 decks124 decks
37%synergy
Archway of Innovation
52%inclusion64 decks124 decks
41%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
37%inclusion46 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
36%inclusion28 decks77 decks
26%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
26%inclusion32 decks124 decks
25%synergy
Treasure Vault
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
18%synergy
Three Tree City
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
-32%synergy
Fomori Vault
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Mine
16%inclusion20 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Tower
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
11%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
-3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Halimar Depths
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Castle Vantress
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
-0%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
-4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
-6%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Wasteland
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Tolaria West
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
-2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
-11%synergy
City of Traitors
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion121 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion88 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
52%inclusion65 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
52%inclusion65 decks124 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Petal
46%inclusion57 decks124 decks
34%synergy
Mox Opal
40%inclusion50 decks124 decks
31%synergy
Mox Amber
37%inclusion46 decks124 decks
30%synergy
Thran Dynamo
35%inclusion44 decks124 decks
23%synergy
Basalt Monolith
35%inclusion43 decks124 decks
25%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
33%inclusion41 decks124 decks
17%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
29%inclusion36 decks124 decks
24%synergy
Springleaf Drum
29%inclusion36 decks124 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion27 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
19%inclusion24 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Chromatic Star
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
-9%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Lens
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
-14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
-2%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
93%inclusion115 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion27 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
-14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion13 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
-5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
-6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Crystal Grotto
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Power Depot
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
4%synergy