Sai, Master Thopterist (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

Sai, Master Thopterist
Rank #779
12decks
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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Skullclamp
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
94%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
89%synergy
Transmute Artifact
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
88%synergy
Whir of Invention
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
80%synergy
Fabricate
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
77%synergy
Reshape
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
77%synergy
Urza's Saga
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
75%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
75%synergy
Trinket Mage
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
73%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Mystic Remora
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Forge
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Force of Negation
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Chief Engineer
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Swan Song
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Myr Retriever
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
89%synergy
Mana Vault
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
90%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
98%synergy
Force of Will
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
67%synergy
The One Ring
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
61%synergy
Rhystic Study
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Chrome Mox
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Mox Diamond
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
69%synergy
Grim Monolith
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Creatures
Scrap Trawler
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
44%synergy
The Reality Chip
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Foundry Inspector
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Walking Ballista
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Transit Mage
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Spellskite
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Junk Diver
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Metalworker
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Trophy Mage
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Workshop Assistant
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Ornithopter
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Grand Architect
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Riddlesmith
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Tribute Mage
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Thought Monitor
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Technodrome
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Pili-Pala
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Memnite
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Krang, Master Mind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Marketback Walker
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Dross Scorpion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Phantasmal Image
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Sink into Stupor
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
36%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Pact of Negation
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Flusterstorm
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Pongify
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Mental Misstep
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Dispel
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Resculpt
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Chain of Vapor
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Scour for Scrap
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Frantic Search
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-14%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-21%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Tale's End
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
High Tide
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-27%synergy
Desynchronization
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-26%synergy
Retraction Helix
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Access Denied
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-18%synergy
Reweave
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-28%synergy
Snap
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Misdirection
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-0%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Consign to Memory
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Intuition
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Disruption Protocol
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-58%synergy
Masterful Replication
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Null Elemental Blast
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Hurkyl's Recall
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Merchant Scroll
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Thoughtcast
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Personal Tutor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Temporal Mastery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
All Is Dust
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Drafna's Restoration
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Introduction to Annihilation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Step Through
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Universal Surveillance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Consuming Tide
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Of One Mind
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Voltaic Key
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Cloud Key
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Manifold Key
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Semblance Anvil
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Moonsilver Key
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Clock of Omens
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-18%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
33%synergy
Repurposing Bay
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Isochron Scepter
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Welding Jar
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Codex Shredder
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Vexing Bauble
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Bauble
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Bident of Thassa
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Unwinding Clock
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Folio of Fancies
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Insight Engine
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Grinding Station
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sword of the Meek
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Feldon's Cane
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Winter Moon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Indomitable
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Stone of Erech
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Spellbook
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Staff of Domination
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Defense Grid
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Blasting Station
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Copy Artifact
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Power Artifact
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Artificer's Intuition
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Kindred Discovery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Mirrormade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
The Antiquities War
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mechanized Production
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Insight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Steal Enchantment
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, the Ineffable
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
70%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Academy Ruins
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Seat of the Synod
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Buried Ruin
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Treasure Vault
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Fomori Vault
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Archway of Innovation
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
22%synergy
City of Traitors
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Emergence Zone
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Three Tree City
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Strip Mine
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-33%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Wasteland
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Halimar Depths
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-0%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-0%synergy
Tolaria West
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Chasm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
War Room
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-48%synergy
Crystal Vein
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Ipnu Rivulet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Mox Amber
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
93%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
88%synergy
Mox Opal
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
82%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Springleaf Drum
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Chromatic Star
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Basalt Monolith
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-35%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Jack-o'-Lantern
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Terrarion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Paradise Mantle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Lens
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Sink into Stupor
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Flooded Strand
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Crystal Grotto
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy