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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
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Foundry Inspector
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
86%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
83%synergy
Skullclamp
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
76%synergy
Chief Engineer
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
71%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Fabricate
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Whir of Invention
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
69%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
69%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Inventors' Fair
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Sensei's Divining Top
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
58%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Reshape
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
57%synergy
Mystic Remora
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Forge
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Myr Retriever
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
60%synergy
Scrap Trawler
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Manifold Key
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Ornithopter
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
46%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Mana Vault
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Ancient Tomb
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
43%synergy
The One Ring
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Rhystic Study
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Grim Monolith
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Force of Will
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Mox Diamond
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Urza, Lord High Artificer
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
47%synergy
Trinket Mage
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Junk Diver
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Workshop Assistant
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Walking Ballista
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
The Reality Chip
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Trophy Mage
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Thought Monitor
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Spellskite
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Riddlesmith
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Tribute Mage
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Master of Etherium
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Memnite
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Research Thief
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Master Transmuter
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Shimmer Myr
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Marketback Walker
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Dross Scorpion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Plague Myr
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Spellseeker
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Diversion Unit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Memnarch
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Silver Myr
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Whirler Rogue
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Grand Architect
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Pongify
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Resculpt
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-30%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Mental Misstep
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Chain of Vapor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-20%synergy
Access Denied
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-23%synergy
Flare of Denial
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Rebuild
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Flusterstorm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Masterful Replication
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Desynchronization
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
High Tide
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-26%synergy
Gush
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-21%synergy
Retract
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Machine Over Matter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Brain Freeze
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Reality Heist
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Nexus of Fate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Opt
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-16%synergy
Strix Serenade
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Cancel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Stern Lesson
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Disallow
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Delay
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Leak
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Remand
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Hurkyl's Recall
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Ponder
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
Drafna's Restoration
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Transmute Artifact
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Roadside Blowout
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
All Is Dust
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Of One Mind
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Temporal Mastery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Introduction to Annihilation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Drawn from Dreams
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Universal Surveillance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Solve the Equation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Reverse Engineer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Replication
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Unwinding Clock
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Repurposing Bay
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Cloud Key
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Semblance Anvil
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Voltaic Key
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Bident of Thassa
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Welding Jar
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Insight Engine
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Cryogen Relic
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Moonsilver Key
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Sculpting Steel
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Isochron Scepter
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-31%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Vexing Bauble
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Clock of Omens
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Expedition Map
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Forge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Staff of Domination
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Codex Shredder
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
The Lunar Whale
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Endstone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Thran Lens
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Bauble
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Crawlspace
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
The Indomitable
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Possessed Portal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Damping Engine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Heirloom Epic
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Coat of Arms
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Mirage Mirror
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Grindclock
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Artificer's Intuition
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Mechanized Production
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Copy Artifact
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Kindred Discovery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Back to Basics
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Intruder Alarm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
March of the Machines
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Efficient Construction
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Omniscience
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
The Antiquities War
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Insight
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Buried Ruin
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Urza's Saga
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
47%synergy
Academy Ruins
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Archway of Innovation
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-20%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Three Tree City
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Wasteland
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-32%synergy
Treasure Vault
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Crystal Vein
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Rivendell
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Tower
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Mine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Blast Zone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Coral Atoll
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Fomori Vault
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
War Room
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Castle Vantress
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
City of Traitors
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Field of Ruin
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Mox Amber
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
47%synergy
Mind Stone
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Thran Dynamo
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Springleaf Drum
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Thought Vessel
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-15%synergy
Gilded Lotus
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Mox Opal
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Chromatic Star
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Cargo Ship
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Worn Powerstone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Paradise Mantle
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Hidden Grotto
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Cave
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Scene of the Crime
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy