Sai, Master Thopterist (Commander) - Upgraded

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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Ironheart, Clever Champion
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mathemagics
1.7%inclusion2 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
1.3%inclusion1 decks75 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Etherium Sculptor
88%inclusion256 decks290 decks
71%synergy
Foundry Inspector
83%inclusion242 decks290 decks
69%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
65%inclusion187 decks288 decks
62%synergy
Skullclamp
66%inclusion192 decks290 decks
60%synergy
Efficient Construction
64%inclusion186 decks290 decks
58%synergy
Seat of the Synod
74%inclusion214 decks290 decks
55%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
60%inclusion175 decks290 decks
52%synergy
Steel Overseer
56%inclusion162 decks290 decks
51%synergy
Master of Etherium
56%inclusion162 decks290 decks
51%synergy
Thought Monitor
61%inclusion176 decks290 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
72%inclusion208 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Forge
59%inclusion172 decks290 decks
50%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
59%inclusion172 decks290 decks
48%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
57%inclusion164 decks290 decks
48%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
54%inclusion158 decks290 decks
44%synergy
Bident of Thassa
54%inclusion157 decks290 decks
42%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
52%inclusion152 decks290 decks
49%synergy
Thoughtcast
49%inclusion141 decks290 decks
40%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
48%inclusion139 decks290 decks
46%synergy
Ornithopter
48%inclusion138 decks290 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
26%inclusion76 decks290 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion38 decks290 decks
-9%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion35 decks290 decks
-0%synergy
Rhystic Study
11%inclusion33 decks290 decks
-20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.6%inclusion22 decks290 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
6.2%inclusion18 decks290 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
The Reality Chip
47%inclusion135 decks290 decks
35%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
42%inclusion123 decks290 decks
33%synergy
Chief Engineer
42%inclusion121 decks290 decks
40%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
41%inclusion120 decks290 decks
36%synergy
Myr Retriever
41%inclusion120 decks290 decks
37%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
41%inclusion118 decks290 decks
33%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
40%inclusion117 decks290 decks
19%synergy
Shimmer Myr
40%inclusion115 decks290 decks
34%synergy
Scrap Trawler
39%inclusion113 decks290 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
39%inclusion112 decks290 decks
19%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
39%inclusion112 decks290 decks
33%synergy
Research Thief
35%inclusion101 decks290 decks
33%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
32%inclusion92 decks290 decks
22%synergy
Silver Myr
30%inclusion88 decks290 decks
20%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
30%inclusion86 decks290 decks
24%synergy
Trinket Mage
27%inclusion79 decks290 decks
18%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
26%inclusion75 decks290 decks
24%synergy
Hangarback Walker
25%inclusion73 decks290 decks
22%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
25%inclusion52 decks209 decks
22%synergy
Spellskite
25%inclusion72 decks290 decks
14%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
23%inclusion68 decks290 decks
21%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
22%inclusion64 decks290 decks
17%synergy
Palladium Myr
20%inclusion59 decks290 decks
16%synergy
Trophy Mage
20%inclusion58 decks290 decks
14%synergy
Leonardo da Vinci
20%inclusion57 decks290 decks
19%synergy
Junk Diver
19%inclusion55 decks290 decks
17%synergy
Graaz, Unstoppable Juggernaut
18%inclusion51 decks290 decks
16%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
17%inclusion50 decks290 decks
16%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
17%inclusion50 decks290 decks
16%synergy
Whirler Rogue
17%inclusion48 decks290 decks
13%synergy
Master Transmuter
16%inclusion46 decks290 decks
11%synergy
Tribute Mage
13%inclusion38 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
13%inclusion38 decks290 decks
11%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
13%inclusion37 decks290 decks
12%synergy
Riddlesmith
13%inclusion37 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
12%inclusion36 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
12%inclusion36 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
11%inclusion23 decks207 decks
9%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
11%inclusion32 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Memnite
11%inclusion32 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
11%inclusion31 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
10%inclusion28 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
10%inclusion28 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Grand Architect
10%inclusion28 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.3%inclusion27 decks290 decks
-5%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
9.0%inclusion26 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Metallic Mimic
8.6%inclusion25 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Workshop Assistant
8.6%inclusion25 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Steel Hellkite
8.6%inclusion25 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
8.6%inclusion25 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Whir of Invention
43%inclusion124 decks290 decks
31%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion110 decks290 decks
-0%synergy
Pongify
35%inclusion102 decks290 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion102 decks290 decks
-2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
27%inclusion77 decks290 decks
-8%synergy
Reality Shift
27%inclusion77 decks290 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion75 decks290 decks
-11%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
23%inclusion67 decks290 decks
21%synergy
Desynchronization
23%inclusion66 decks290 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion63 decks290 decks
-1%synergy
Access Denied
20%inclusion59 decks290 decks
17%synergy
Scour for Scrap
20%inclusion41 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion53 decks290 decks
-9%synergy
Disruption Protocol
16%inclusion47 decks290 decks
14%synergy
Aetherize
16%inclusion45 decks290 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion43 decks290 decks
-12%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion42 decks290 decks
-2%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
14%inclusion40 decks290 decks
12%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
12%inclusion36 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion32 decks290 decks
-30%synergy
Masterful Replication
10%inclusion30 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion29 decks290 decks
-5%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
9.0%inclusion26 decks290 decks
8%synergy
High Tide
9.0%inclusion26 decks290 decks
-35%synergy
Reality Heist
8.6%inclusion25 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Perplexing Test
8.6%inclusion25 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Machine Over Matter
7.6%inclusion22 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.2%inclusion21 decks290 decks
-12%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Cyber Conversion
6.6%inclusion19 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Disallow
5.9%inclusion17 decks290 decks
-1%synergy
Mirrorform
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Narset's Reversal
5.2%inclusion15 decks290 decks
-7%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.2%inclusion15 decks290 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
40%inclusion116 decks290 decks
19%synergy
Reshape
19%inclusion55 decks290 decks
12%synergy
Reverse Engineer
15%inclusion43 decks290 decks
14%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion30 decks290 decks
-19%synergy
One with the Machine
9.0%inclusion26 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
9.0%inclusion26 decks290 decks
-14%synergy
All Is Dust
8.6%inclusion25 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.6%inclusion25 decks290 decks
-2%synergy
Universal Surveillance
8.6%inclusion25 decks290 decks
7%synergy
March of Progress
7.6%inclusion22 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
6.2%inclusion18 decks290 decks
-16%synergy
Distant Melody
6.2%inclusion18 decks290 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cloud Key
43%inclusion126 decks290 decks
36%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
43%inclusion90 decks209 decks
36%synergy
Forsaken Monument
43%inclusion124 decks290 decks
39%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
40%inclusion117 decks290 decks
37%synergy
Unwinding Clock
38%inclusion109 decks290 decks
26%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
37%inclusion108 decks290 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion105 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
36%inclusion103 decks290 decks
26%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
33%inclusion97 decks290 decks
26%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
31%inclusion90 decks290 decks
17%synergy
Sculpting Steel
30%inclusion88 decks290 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion84 decks290 decks
1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
28%inclusion80 decks290 decks
24%synergy
Cryogen Relic
27%inclusion55 decks207 decks
23%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
26%inclusion76 decks290 decks
22%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
24%inclusion70 decks290 decks
15%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
24%inclusion70 decks290 decks
-35%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
24%inclusion69 decks290 decks
22%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion65 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
22%inclusion64 decks288 decks
18%synergy
Welding Jar
22%inclusion64 decks290 decks
17%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
19%inclusion55 decks290 decks
16%synergy
Banner of Kinship
19%inclusion54 decks289 decks
16%synergy
Repurposing Bay
18%inclusion53 decks288 decks
15%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
17%inclusion50 decks290 decks
12%synergy
The Indomitable
16%inclusion47 decks290 decks
14%synergy
Coat of Arms
16%inclusion46 decks290 decks
14%synergy
Manifold Key
16%inclusion45 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Nettlecyst
15%inclusion44 decks290 decks
13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
15%inclusion43 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Bauble
14%inclusion42 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Clock of Omens
14%inclusion41 decks290 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Forge
14%inclusion40 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Trading Post
13%inclusion38 decks290 decks
12%synergy
Semblance Anvil
13%inclusion38 decks290 decks
11%synergy
Expedition Map
13%inclusion38 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
12%inclusion35 decks288 decks
11%synergy
Spellbook
12%inclusion34 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Moonsilver Key
11%inclusion31 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
10%inclusion30 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
10%inclusion30 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Voltaic Key
9.3%inclusion27 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
9.0%inclusion26 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
9.0%inclusion26 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
8.6%inclusion25 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
8.3%inclusion24 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Mirage Mirror
6.9%inclusion20 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Obelisk of Urd
6.9%inclusion20 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Lotus
6.6%inclusion19 decks288 decks
6%synergy
Stone of Erech
6.2%inclusion18 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
37%inclusion107 decks290 decks
30%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
28%inclusion81 decks290 decks
23%synergy
Kindred Discovery
15%inclusion44 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
13%inclusion26 decks207 decks
10%synergy
The Antiquities War
12%inclusion34 decks290 decks
11%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
11%inclusion31 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion31 decks290 decks
-16%synergy
Coastal Piracy
9.3%inclusion27 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.3%inclusion24 decks290 decks
-4%synergy
Favorable Winds
8.3%inclusion24 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Artificer Class
6.9%inclusion20 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
6.9%inclusion20 decks290 decks
-24%synergy
Opposition
6.6%inclusion19 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.9%inclusion17 decks290 decks
0%synergy
Gravitational Shift
5.5%inclusion16 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.2%inclusion15 decks288 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
27%inclusion79 decks290 decks
24%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
21%inclusion61 decks290 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
17%inclusion37 decks218 decks
10%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
12%inclusion34 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
8.7%inclusion23 decks264 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
6.6%inclusion19 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
61%inclusion176 decks290 decks
49%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
59%inclusion172 decks290 decks
48%synergy
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion160 decks290 decks
-1%synergy
Academy Ruins
53%inclusion155 decks290 decks
35%synergy
Archway of Innovation
52%inclusion151 decks290 decks
41%synergy
Inventors' Fair
51%inclusion149 decks290 decks
38%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
37%inclusion78 decks211 decks
27%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
34%inclusion100 decks290 decks
33%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion95 decks290 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion66 decks290 decks
-27%synergy
Fomori Vault
21%inclusion61 decks290 decks
18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion58 decks290 decks
-6%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion45 decks290 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Mine
14%inclusion42 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Tower
14%inclusion42 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
14%inclusion41 decks290 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
14%inclusion41 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
12%inclusion34 decks290 decks
11%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
12%inclusion34 decks290 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Vault
11%inclusion33 decks290 decks
8%synergy
Castle Vantress
11%inclusion32 decks290 decks
-7%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion31 decks289 decks
7%synergy
Tolaria West
10%inclusion30 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion29 decks290 decks
0%synergy
Fountainport
8.7%inclusion25 decks289 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.3%inclusion24 decks290 decks
-7%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.2%inclusion15 decks207 decks
6%synergy
Halimar Depths
7.2%inclusion21 decks290 decks
-2%synergy
Blast Zone
7.2%inclusion21 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.6%inclusion19 decks290 decks
-1%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
-1%synergy
Rivendell
5.9%inclusion17 decks290 decks
-5%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.5%inclusion16 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion266 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion203 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
59%inclusion172 decks290 decks
25%synergy
Thought Vessel
55%inclusion160 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
33%inclusion97 decks290 decks
21%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
31%inclusion89 decks290 decks
15%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
30%inclusion87 decks290 decks
25%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
27%inclusion77 decks290 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion63 decks290 decks
2%synergy
Springleaf Drum
22%inclusion63 decks290 decks
18%synergy
Midnight Clock
19%inclusion55 decks290 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion54 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
18%inclusion51 decks289 decks
14%synergy
Sky Diamond
18%inclusion51 decks290 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion45 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion41 decks290 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion39 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Star
13%inclusion39 decks290 decks
11%synergy
Basalt Monolith
12%inclusion35 decks290 decks
2%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
11%inclusion33 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion32 decks290 decks
2%synergy
Hedron Archive
11%inclusion32 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Lens
10%inclusion29 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
9.3%inclusion27 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
7.9%inclusion23 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.2%inclusion21 decks290 decks
2%synergy
Paradise Mantle
6.9%inclusion20 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
5.5%inclusion16 decks290 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion280 decks290 decks
3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
28%inclusion80 decks290 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion63 decks290 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion52 decks290 decks
-7%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion37 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.3%inclusion27 decks290 decks
-5%synergy
Demolition Field
9.0%inclusion26 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.9%inclusion17 decks290 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
5.5%inclusion16 decks290 decks
1%synergy