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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
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Etherium Sculptor
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
83%synergy
Skullclamp
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
78%synergy
Foundry Inspector
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
77%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Whir of Invention
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Fabricate
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
70%synergy
Chief Engineer
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Inventors' Fair
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Sensei's Divining Top
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Reshape
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Ornithopter
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Mystic Remora
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Forge
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Myr Retriever
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Pongify
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Unwinding Clock
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Scrap Trawler
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Rhystic Study
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Mana Vault
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Grim Monolith
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Force of Will
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Mox Diamond
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Creatures
The Reality Chip
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Trinket Mage
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Junk Diver
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Workshop Assistant
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Walking Ballista
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Spellskite
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Trophy Mage
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Thought Monitor
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Riddlesmith
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Master of Etherium
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Tribute Mage
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Shimmer Myr
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Silver Myr
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Memnite
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Metalworker
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Research Thief
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Master Transmuter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Starwinder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Marketback Walker
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dross Scorpion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Plague Myr
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Kozilek, the Broken Reality
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Spellseeker
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Diversion Unit
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Memnarch
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Resculpt
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Mana Drain
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-25%synergy
Reality Shift
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Mental Misstep
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Vapor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Access Denied
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-25%synergy
Flare of Denial
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Rebuild
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Flusterstorm
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Masterful Replication
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Desynchronization
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
High Tide
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-28%synergy
Gush
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-22%synergy
Retract
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cyber Conversion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Machine Over Matter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Reality Heist
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Nexus of Fate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Opt
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-17%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Cancel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Stern Lesson
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Disallow
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Delay
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Leak
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Remand
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Hurkyl's Recall
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Drafna's Restoration
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Transmute Artifact
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Roadside Blowout
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
All Is Dust
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Mirage Mockery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Of One Mind
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Mastery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Introduction to Annihilation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Drawn from Dreams
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Universal Surveillance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Reverse Engineer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Replication
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Manifold Key
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Repurposing Bay
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Cloud Key
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Semblance Anvil
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Voltaic Key
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Moonsilver Key
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Bident of Thassa
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Welding Jar
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Sculpting Steel
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Isochron Scepter
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-34%synergy
Insight Engine
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Cryogen Relic
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Vexing Bauble
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Clock of Omens
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Coat of Arms
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Expedition Map
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Forge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Staff of Domination
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Codex Shredder
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
The Lunar Whale
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Endstone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Thran Lens
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Bauble
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Crawlspace
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
The Indomitable
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Possessed Portal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Damping Engine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Heirloom Epic
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Artificer's Intuition
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Kindred Discovery
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Mechanized Production
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Efficient Construction
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Copy Artifact
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Back to Basics
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Intruder Alarm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
March of the Machines
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
The Antiquities War
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Insight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Buried Ruin
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Academy Ruins
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Urza's Saga
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Archway of Innovation
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Three Tree City
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Wasteland
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-34%synergy
Urza's Tower
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Mine
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Vault
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Crystal Vein
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Fomori Vault
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Field of Ruin
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Rivendell
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Blast Zone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Coral Atoll
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
War Room
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Homeward Path
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
City of Traitors
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Mox Amber
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Thran Dynamo
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Thought Vessel
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Springleaf Drum
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Chromatic Star
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Cargo Ship
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Paradise Mantle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-12%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Hidden Grotto
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Scene of the Crime
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy