Sai, Master Thopterist (Commander) - Optimized Artifacts

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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
Chrome Dome
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Skullclamp
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
81%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
78%synergy
Foundry Inspector
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Inventors' Fair
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Myr Retriever
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Seat of the Synod
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Mystic Forge
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Academy Ruins
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Whir of Invention
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Fabricate
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Chief Engineer
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Scrap Trawler
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Ornithopter
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Cloud Key
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Mana Vault
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
35%synergy
The One Ring
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Rhystic Study
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Grim Monolith
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Force of Will
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Thought Monitor
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
36%synergy
The Reality Chip
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Junk Diver
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Master of Etherium
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Trinket Mage
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Walking Ballista
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Spellskite
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Silver Myr
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Steel Overseer
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Workshop Assistant
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Research Thief
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Trophy Mage
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Metalworker
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Tribute Mage
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Shimmer Myr
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Riddlesmith
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Memnite
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Palladium Myr
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Hangarback Walker
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Grand Architect
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Leonardo da Vinci
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Roaming Throne
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Diversion Unit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Whirler Rogue
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Graaz, Unstoppable Juggernaut
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Meteor Golem
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Master Transmuter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Mana Drain
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Access Denied
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Resculpt
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Desynchronization
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Reality Shift
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Hurkyl's Recall
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
High Tide
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-26%synergy
Pact of Negation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Mental Misstep
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-27%synergy
Flare of Denial
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Masterful Replication
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Narset's Reversal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Frantic Search
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Retract
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Rebuild
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Disruption Protocol
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Reality Heist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Flusterstorm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Delay
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Reshape
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Thoughtcast
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Universal Surveillance
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Preordain
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Reverse Engineer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ponder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Windfall
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Drafna's Restoration
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Wash Out
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Of One Mind
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
One with the Machine
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Distant Melody
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Transmute Artifact
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Repurposing Bay
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Clock of Omens
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Unwinding Clock
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Manifold Key
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Bident of Thassa
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-23%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Forsaken Monument
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Isochron Scepter
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Voltaic Key
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Semblance Anvil
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Welding Jar
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Insight Engine
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Bauble
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Moonsilver Key
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Expedition Map
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Forge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Lotus
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Vexing Bauble
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Coat of Arms
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Sculpting Steel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Banner of Kinship
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Winter Moon
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Staff of Domination
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
The Lunar Whale
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Cryogen Relic
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Grinding Station
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
The Indomitable
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Efficient Construction
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Remora
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Artificer's Intuition
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Copy Artifact
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Kindred Discovery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Urza's Saga
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Archway of Innovation
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Reliquary Tower
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
36%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Tower
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Mine
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Vault
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Three Tree City
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-32%synergy
Fomori Vault
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Wasteland
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Tolaria West
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Vein
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
War Room
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Lotus Petal
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Thought Vessel
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Mox Amber
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Springleaf Drum
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Mox Opal
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Basalt Monolith
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Chromatic Star
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Gilded Lotus
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Cargo Ship
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Patchwork Banner
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sol Talisman
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Paradise Mantle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Cave
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Scene of the Crime
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy