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
Mirrorform
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Skullclamp
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
82%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
79%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
68%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
67%synergy
Foundry Inspector
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Inventors' Fair
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Seat of the Synod
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Academy Ruins
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Whir of Invention
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Mystic Forge
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Fabricate
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Ornithopter
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Myr Retriever
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Chief Engineer
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Counterspell
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Scrap Trawler
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Rhystic Study
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
35%synergy
The One Ring
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Grim Monolith
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Force of Will
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Master of Etherium
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
41%synergy
The Reality Chip
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Thought Monitor
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Spellskite
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Junk Diver
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Trinket Mage
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Walking Ballista
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Silver Myr
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Steel Overseer
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Shimmer Myr
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Workshop Assistant
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Metalworker
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Research Thief
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Trophy Mage
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Palladium Myr
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Tribute Mage
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Riddlesmith
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Memnite
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Hangarback Walker
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Grand Architect
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Leonardo da Vinci
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Master Transmuter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Diversion Unit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Kozilek, the Broken Reality
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Whirler Rogue
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Resculpt
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Access Denied
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Desynchronization
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Reality Shift
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Hurkyl's Recall
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Mystical Tutor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Narset's Reversal
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
High Tide
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-28%synergy
Pact of Negation
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-29%synergy
Flare of Denial
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Masterful Replication
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Frantic Search
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-22%synergy
Retract
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Cyber Conversion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Rebuild
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Disruption Protocol
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Reality Heist
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Disallow
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Delay
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Reshape
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Thoughtcast
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Universal Surveillance
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Preordain
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Reverse Engineer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Ponder
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-21%synergy
Windfall
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
All Is Dust
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Drafna's Restoration
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Wash Out
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Of One Mind
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
One with the Machine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Distant Melody
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Cloud Key
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Clock of Omens
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Repurposing Bay
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Unwinding Clock
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Manifold Key
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Forsaken Monument
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Bident of Thassa
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Isochron Scepter
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-25%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Voltaic Key
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Moonsilver Key
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Welding Jar
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Coat of Arms
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Semblance Anvil
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Insight Engine
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Bauble
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sculpting Steel
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Expedition Map
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Forge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Radiant Lotus
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Banner of Kinship
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Vexing Bauble
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Winter Moon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Staff of Domination
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
The Lunar Whale
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Cryogen Relic
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Grinding Station
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Efficient Construction
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Mechanized Production
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Remora
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Kindred Discovery
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Artificer's Intuition
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Copy Artifact
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Urza's Saga
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Archway of Innovation
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
40%synergy
Urza's Tower
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Mine
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-29%synergy
Treasure Vault
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Fomori Vault
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Three Tree City
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Wasteland
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Tolaria West
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Crystal Vein
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Homeward Path
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Lotus Petal
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Thought Vessel
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Mox Amber
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Mox Opal
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Springleaf Drum
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Basalt Monolith
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Gilded Lotus
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Chromatic Star
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Cargo Ship
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sol Talisman
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Paradise Mantle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Scene of the Crime
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy