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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
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stridehangar Automaton
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
97%synergy
Steel Overseer
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
96%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
92%synergy
Mystic Forge
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
90%synergy
Foundry Inspector
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
86%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
83%synergy
Seat of the Synod
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
82%synergy
Academy Ruins
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
81%synergy
Master of Etherium
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
75%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Mana Drain
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
73%synergy
Counterspell
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
70%synergy
Unwinding Clock
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
68%synergy
Fabricate
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
74%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
75%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
72%synergy
Lightning Greaves
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
68%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Urza, Lord High Artificer
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
72%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
46%synergy
The Reality Chip
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
47%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Thought Monitor
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Myr Retriever
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Chief Engineer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Junk Diver
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Scrap Trawler
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Silver Myr
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Graaz, Unstoppable Juggernaut
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Transit Mage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Vedalken Humiliator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Metallic Mimic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Myr Enforcer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Broodstar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Ornithopter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Palladium Myr
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Shambling Suit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Research Thief
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Tribute Mage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Master Transmuter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Hangarback Walker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Shimmer Myr
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Cryptothrall
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Instants
Whir of Invention
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
47%synergy
Pongify
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Access Denied
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Swan Song
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Frantic Search
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-17%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Cyber Conversion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Jwari Disruption
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Force of Negation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Desynchronization
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Ponder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-10%synergy
Windfall
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
All Is Dust
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Reshape
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Curse of the Swine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Rise and Shine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Minds Aglow
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Transmute Artifact
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Raise the Palisade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thopter Fabricator
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
71%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
68%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
45%synergy
Cloud Key
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Skullclamp
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Banner of Kinship
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Bident of Thassa
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
48%synergy
Urza's Bauble
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Forsaken Monument
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Darksteel Forge
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-18%synergy
Repurposing Bay
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Insight Engine
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Cryogen Relic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Reaver Titan
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Clock of Omens
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Coat of Arms
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sculpting Steel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Hall of Triumph
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Stone of Erech
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Helm of the Host
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Instruments of War
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Proteus Staff
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-8%synergy
Lifecraft Engine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Obelisk of Urd
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mirrorworks
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Enchantments
Efficient Construction
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Mechanized Production
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Kindred Discovery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Gravitational Shift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mind Unbound
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Favorable Winds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
March of the Machines
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Artificer Class
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Training Grounds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Levitation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
63%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
69%synergy
Inventors' Fair
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
67%synergy
Reliquary Tower
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
65%synergy
Buried Ruin
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
48%synergy
Treasure Vault
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Archway of Innovation
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
49%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Wasteland
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-30%synergy
Halimar Depths
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Fomori Vault
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Fountainport
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Strip Mine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Field of Ruin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
70%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Thought Vessel
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-12%synergy
Thran Dynamo
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Patchwork Banner
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Basalt Monolith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
46%synergy
Myriad Landscape
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
18%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Cave
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Mirrex
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Power Depot
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Jwari Disruption
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy