Sai, Master Thopterist (Commander) - Expensive Thopters

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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Thopter Spy Network
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
92%synergy
Foundry Inspector
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
86%synergy
Master of Etherium
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
80%synergy
Unwinding Clock
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
74%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Steel Overseer
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Seat of the Synod
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Darksteel Forge
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Mana Drain
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
59%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
62%synergy
Fabricate
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Efficient Construction
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Counterspell
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Junk Diver
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Whir of Invention
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Scrap Trawler
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Thought Monitor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Myr Retriever
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
The Reality Chip
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Master Transmuter
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Vedalken Humiliator
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Silver Myr
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Ornithopter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Metalworker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Tribute Mage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Trinket Mage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Virulent Silencer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Transit Mage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Chief Engineer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Metallic Mimic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Myr Enforcer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Workshop Assistant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Broodstar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Drill-Skimmer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Walking Ballista
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Steel Hellkite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Whirler Rogue
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Rapid Hybridization
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Frantic Search
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Desynchronization
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-24%synergy
Cyber Conversion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-23%synergy
Access Denied
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Machine Over Matter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Disruption Protocol
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Launch Mishap
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Jwari Disruption
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Narset's Reversal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
High Tide
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-30%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Rise and Shine
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Shape Anew
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Reshape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Spectral Deluge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Universal Surveillance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Transmute Artifact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
March of Progress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Reverse Engineer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cloud Key
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Skullclamp
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Banner of Kinship
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Mystic Forge
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Forsaken Monument
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Nettlecyst
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Clock of Omens
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Sculpting Steel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Panharmonicon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Helm of the Host
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Lifecraft Engine
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Bident of Thassa
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Insight Engine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Repurposing Bay
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Voltaic Key
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Lithoform Engine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Bauble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Manifold Key
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Moonsilver Key
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Contagion Engine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
The Immortal Sun
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Coat of Arms
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Hall of Triumph
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Library of Leng
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Conqueror's Galleon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Instruments of War
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Proteus Staff
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Whirlermaker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Altar of the Brood
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Kindred Discovery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Gravitational Shift
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Counterbalance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
March of the Machines
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Steal Enchantment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Artificer Class
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Training Grounds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Levitation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Psychic Possession
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, the Ineffable
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
59%synergy
Urza's Saga
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Inventors' Fair
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
58%synergy
Academy Ruins
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Archway of Innovation
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Mistrise Village
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Treasure Vault
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Fomori Vault
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Temple of the False God
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
The Gold Saucer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Secluded Starforge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Secret Tunnel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wasteland
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Faerie Conclave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-36%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Blast Zone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Arid Archway
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Coral Atoll
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Lilypad Village
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Fountainport
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Temple
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Karn's Bastion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Homeward Path
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Castle Vantress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Field of Ruin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
62%synergy
Thran Dynamo
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
44%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Patchwork Banner
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Basalt Monolith
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Bloom
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Compleation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Glistening Sphere
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sky Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Cave
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Mirrex
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Hidden Grotto
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Power Depot
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Jwari Disruption
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Thawing Glaciers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy