Sai, Master Thopterist (Commander) - Budget Upgraded Artifacts

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
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Efficient Construction
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
81%synergy
Foundry Inspector
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Master of Etherium
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
67%synergy
Chief Engineer
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Ornithopter
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Negate
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Thought Monitor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Thoughtcast
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Whir of Invention
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Scrap Trawler
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Ornithopter of Paradise
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Steel Overseer
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Tribute Mage
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Shimmer Myr
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Trophy Mage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Hangarback Walker
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Riddlesmith
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Thopter Assembly
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Treasure Mage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Junk Diver
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Vedalken Humiliator
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Workshop Assistant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Quicksmith Spy
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Silver Myr
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Palladium Myr
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Mirran Spy
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Leonardo da Vinci
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Research Thief
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Myr Retriever
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Trinket Mage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%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
Donatello, Way with Machines
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Buzz Bots
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Fugitive Droid
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Marketback Walker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Aetherjacket
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Glint-Nest Crane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Vedalken Mastermind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Myr Enforcer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Stoic Rebuttal
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Essence Scatter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Opt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-0%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Lofty Denial
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
High Tide
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Statute of Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spell Blast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Illusionist's Stratagem
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Transcendent Message
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-26%synergy
Refute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Run Away Together
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Aether Tradewinds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Aethersnatch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dissipate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Disruption Protocol
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Forbid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Archmage's Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
You Come to a River
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chemister's Insight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Depart the Realm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rewind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Unsubstantiate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mana Leak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Depths of Desire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Select for Inspection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Desynchronization
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Ice Out
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Saheeli's Artistry
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Curse of the Swine
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Rise and Shine
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Baral's Expertise
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Universal Surveillance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Reverse Engineer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
All Is Dust
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Divination
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mind Spring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Flood of Tears
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Reshape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Unexplained Vision
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Distant Melody
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Trade the Helm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Step Through
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Winged Words
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Shrewd Negotiation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ravenform
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichor Wellspring
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Mystic Forge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Welding Jar
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Cryogen Relic
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Cloud Key
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Skullclamp
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Nettlecyst
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Moonsilver Key
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sculpting Steel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Expedition Map
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Bident of Thassa
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Mechtitan Core
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-35%synergy
The Endstone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Sewer-veillance Cam
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Skybox Ferry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Telim'Tor's Darts
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Throne of Empires
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kraken's Eye
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Trickster's Talisman
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Psychogenic Probe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sleeper Dart
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Everflowing Well
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Indomitable
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Demolition Stomper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Icy Manipulator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Manifold Key
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Scepter of Empires
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mirror of Life Trapping
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Herbal Poultice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mnemonic Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Veilstone Amulet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Reconnaissance Mission
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Mechanized Production
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
The Antiquities War
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Favorable Winds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Dissipation Field
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Unable to Scream
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Archmage Ascension
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mirrormade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Coastal Piracy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Opposition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Telepathy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Seal of Removal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Search for Azcanta
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Seat of the Synod
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Mine
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-37%synergy
Rivendell
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Reef Roads
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Arid Archway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Tolaria West
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-0%synergy
Sea Gate Wreckage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Academy Ruins
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Archway of Innovation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Ipnu Rivulet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Castle Vantress
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Springleaf Drum
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-27%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Prismatic Lens
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Chromatic Star
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Cargo Ship
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Replicating Ring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Heraldic Banner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Patchwork Banner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
The Irencrag
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Manalith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Spinning Wheel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Cave
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Escape Tunnel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Oracles
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Conduit Pylons
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Crystal Grotto
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy