Sai, Master Thopterist (Commander)

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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Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Ironheart, Clever Champion
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Iron Man, Modern Marvel
3.2%inclusion3 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Ultron, Artificial Malevolence
3.0%inclusion4 decks135 decks
1%synergy
Iron Man, Bleeding Edge
2.1%inclusion3 decks142 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Etherium Sculptor
85%inclusion2.61K decks3.08K decks
68%synergy
Foundry Inspector
81%inclusion2.48K decks3.08K decks
67%synergy
Efficient Construction
69%inclusion2.11K decks3.08K decks
62%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
68%inclusion2.10K decks3.08K decks
61%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
60%inclusion1.55K decks2.58K decks
57%synergy
Steel Overseer
61%inclusion1.88K decks3.08K decks
57%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
59%inclusion1.81K decks3.08K decks
55%synergy
Master of Etherium
60%inclusion1.84K decks3.08K decks
55%synergy
Skullclamp
60%inclusion1.84K decks3.08K decks
54%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
53%inclusion1.62K decks3.08K decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
63%inclusion1.93K decks3.08K decks
-3%synergy
Thought Monitor
60%inclusion1.85K decks3.08K decks
49%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
59%inclusion1.82K decks3.08K decks
47%synergy
Mystic Forge
57%inclusion1.75K decks3.08K decks
47%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
55%inclusion1.68K decks3.08K decks
44%synergy
Bident of Thassa
54%inclusion1.66K decks3.08K decks
42%synergy
Ornithopter
53%inclusion1.63K decks3.08K decks
45%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
50%inclusion1.54K decks3.08K decks
42%synergy
Thoughtcast
49%inclusion1.51K decks3.08K decks
40%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
46%inclusion1.43K decks3.08K decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion767 decks3.08K decks
-7%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion502 decks3.08K decks
-15%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion454 decks3.08K decks
-8%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion385 decks3.08K decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion337 decks3.08K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion326 decks3.08K decks
0%synergy
Force of Will
8.3%inclusion256 decks3.08K decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.1%inclusion219 decks3.08K decks
-15%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.4%inclusion196 decks3.08K decks
-3%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.0%inclusion155 decks3.08K decks
-0%synergy
Creatures
Myr Retriever
43%inclusion1.33K decks3.08K decks
39%synergy
Chief Engineer
43%inclusion1.31K decks3.08K decks
41%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
42%inclusion1.29K decks3.08K decks
37%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
42%inclusion1.28K decks3.08K decks
20%synergy
Shimmer Myr
40%inclusion1.22K decks3.08K decks
34%synergy
Scrap Trawler
40%inclusion1.22K decks3.08K decks
36%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
39%inclusion1.19K decks3.08K decks
33%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
36%inclusion1.12K decks3.08K decks
29%synergy
The Reality Chip
35%inclusion1.08K decks3.08K decks
23%synergy
Silver Myr
35%inclusion1.07K decks3.08K decks
24%synergy
Research Thief
33%inclusion1.01K decks3.08K decks
31%synergy
Hangarback Walker
30%inclusion911 decks3.08K decks
27%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
29%inclusion900 decks3.08K decks
19%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
29%inclusion889 decks3.08K decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
28%inclusion848 decks3.08K decks
8%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
26%inclusion799 decks3.08K decks
21%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
25%inclusion761 decks3.08K decks
22%synergy
Trinket Mage
24%inclusion747 decks3.08K decks
15%synergy
Whirler Rogue
23%inclusion717 decks3.08K decks
20%synergy
Junk Diver
22%inclusion681 decks3.08K decks
21%synergy
Graaz, Unstoppable Juggernaut
21%inclusion647 decks3.08K decks
20%synergy
Palladium Myr
21%inclusion647 decks3.08K decks
17%synergy
Leonardo da Vinci
20%inclusion614 decks3.08K decks
19%synergy
Spellskite
20%inclusion603 decks3.08K decks
9%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
20%inclusion346 decks1.77K decks
16%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
19%inclusion594 decks3.08K decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
17%inclusion531 decks3.08K decks
16%synergy
Master Transmuter
17%inclusion521 decks3.08K decks
12%synergy
Riddlesmith
17%inclusion517 decks3.08K decks
13%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
17%inclusion510 decks3.08K decks
14%synergy
Trophy Mage
15%inclusion457 decks3.08K decks
9%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
14%inclusion431 decks3.08K decks
13%synergy
Workshop Assistant
13%inclusion409 decks3.08K decks
13%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
13%inclusion408 decks3.08K decks
12%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
13%inclusion404 decks3.08K decks
11%synergy
Memnite
13%inclusion400 decks3.08K decks
9%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
12%inclusion358 decks3.08K decks
6%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
11%inclusion353 decks3.08K decks
9%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
11%inclusion349 decks3.08K decks
8%synergy
Meteor Golem
11%inclusion333 decks3.08K decks
6%synergy
Walking Ballista
11%inclusion327 decks3.08K decks
5%synergy
Filigree Attendant
11%inclusion326 decks3.08K decks
10%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
10%inclusion307 decks3.08K decks
8%synergy
Tribute Mage
10%inclusion305 decks3.08K decks
3%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
10%inclusion167 decks1.71K decks
8%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
10%inclusion170 decks1.75K decks
8%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
10%inclusion293 decks3.08K decks
8%synergy
Thopter Assembly
9.4%inclusion288 decks3.08K decks
8%synergy
Burnished Hart
9.2%inclusion282 decks3.08K decks
4%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
8.8%inclusion270 decks3.08K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Negate
39%inclusion1.22K decks3.08K decks
2%synergy
Whir of Invention
34%inclusion1.06K decks3.08K decks
22%synergy
Pongify
32%inclusion994 decks3.08K decks
-8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion983 decks3.08K decks
-6%synergy
Reality Shift
28%inclusion875 decks3.08K decks
2%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
27%inclusion816 decks3.08K decks
24%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
26%inclusion814 decks3.08K decks
-8%synergy
Access Denied
26%inclusion813 decks3.08K decks
23%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion707 decks3.08K decks
-14%synergy
Desynchronization
23%inclusion699 decks3.08K decks
18%synergy
Aetherize
19%inclusion598 decks3.08K decks
-11%synergy
Disruption Protocol
19%inclusion592 decks3.08K decks
17%synergy
Resculpt
17%inclusion534 decks3.08K decks
0%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion528 decks3.08K decks
-10%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion526 decks3.08K decks
-10%synergy
Scour for Scrap
17%inclusion293 decks1.74K decks
9%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
15%inclusion460 decks3.08K decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion419 decks3.08K decks
-9%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
13%inclusion411 decks3.08K decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion408 decks3.08K decks
-28%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion348 decks3.08K decks
-8%synergy
Perplexing Test
10%inclusion310 decks3.08K decks
7%synergy
High Tide
9.2%inclusion283 decks3.08K decks
-35%synergy
Reality Heist
9.1%inclusion279 decks3.08K decks
8%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
9.1%inclusion95 decks1.05K decks
5%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
8.6%inclusion266 decks3.08K decks
8%synergy
Launch Mishap
8.4%inclusion257 decks3.08K decks
7%synergy
Masterful Replication
7.5%inclusion232 decks3.08K decks
7%synergy
Machine Over Matter
7.1%inclusion219 decks3.08K decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.0%inclusion214 decks3.08K decks
-8%synergy
Force of Negation
6.5%inclusion200 decks3.08K decks
-9%synergy
Opt
6.2%inclusion191 decks3.08K decks
-19%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
36%inclusion1.11K decks3.08K decks
15%synergy
Reshape
17%inclusion515 decks3.08K decks
10%synergy
Reverse Engineer
16%inclusion506 decks3.08K decks
15%synergy
March of Progress
12%inclusion375 decks3.08K decks
11%synergy
Universal Surveillance
12%inclusion356 decks3.08K decks
10%synergy
Ponder
11%inclusion334 decks3.08K decks
-18%synergy
One with the Machine
10%inclusion296 decks3.08K decks
7%synergy
All Is Dust
9.4%inclusion290 decks3.08K decks
8%synergy
Preordain
9.1%inclusion281 decks3.08K decks
-14%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.1%inclusion248 decks3.08K decks
-3%synergy
Distant Melody
6.7%inclusion207 decks3.08K decks
2%synergy
Windfall
6.2%inclusion191 decks3.08K decks
-16%synergy
Ravenform
5.4%inclusion167 decks3.08K decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Idol of Oblivion
44%inclusion1.37K decks3.08K decks
41%synergy
Forsaken Monument
39%inclusion1.21K decks3.08K decks
36%synergy
Cloud Key
39%inclusion1.20K decks3.08K decks
32%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
35%inclusion625 decks1.77K decks
28%synergy
Unwinding Clock
35%inclusion1.07K decks3.08K decks
23%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
34%inclusion1.04K decks3.08K decks
31%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
34%inclusion1.04K decks3.08K decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion991 decks3.08K decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
32%inclusion971 decks3.08K decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion881 decks3.08K decks
1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
28%inclusion868 decks3.08K decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
27%inclusion836 decks3.08K decks
10%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
27%inclusion702 decks2.59K decks
23%synergy
Sculpting Steel
27%inclusion826 decks3.08K decks
20%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
26%inclusion811 decks3.08K decks
23%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
23%inclusion719 decks3.08K decks
15%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
23%inclusion713 decks3.08K decks
-36%synergy
Cryogen Relic
22%inclusion385 decks1.76K decks
18%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
20%inclusion630 decks3.08K decks
19%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
20%inclusion619 decks3.08K decks
15%synergy
Welding Jar
20%inclusion611 decks3.08K decks
14%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
20%inclusion607 decks3.08K decks
17%synergy
Banner of Kinship
18%inclusion500 decks2.80K decks
15%synergy
Nettlecyst
17%inclusion518 decks3.08K decks
14%synergy
Trading Post
15%inclusion467 decks3.08K decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Forge
15%inclusion458 decks3.08K decks
10%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
14%inclusion438 decks3.08K decks
9%synergy
Repurposing Bay
14%inclusion363 decks2.59K decks
10%synergy
Clock of Omens
14%inclusion428 decks3.08K decks
12%synergy
Manifold Key
14%inclusion421 decks3.08K decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion379 decks3.08K decks
7%synergy
The Indomitable
12%inclusion378 decks3.08K decks
10%synergy
Semblance Anvil
12%inclusion377 decks3.08K decks
10%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
12%inclusion375 decks3.08K decks
11%synergy
Coat of Arms
12%inclusion369 decks3.08K decks
10%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
12%inclusion307 decks2.58K decks
11%synergy
Spellbook
12%inclusion366 decks3.08K decks
5%synergy
Moonsilver Key
11%inclusion328 decks3.08K decks
8%synergy
Urza's Bauble
11%inclusion326 decks3.08K decks
6%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
10%inclusion308 decks3.08K decks
9%synergy
Voltaic Key
9.5%inclusion291 decks3.08K decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
9.4%inclusion289 decks3.08K decks
6%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
9.1%inclusion280 decks3.08K decks
9%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
9.1%inclusion279 decks3.08K decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
8.9%inclusion275 decks3.08K decks
7%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
8.7%inclusion267 decks3.08K decks
5%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
7.5%inclusion230 decks3.08K decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.4%inclusion228 decks3.08K decks
-10%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
7.3%inclusion93 decks1.28K decks
-1%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
6.8%inclusion209 decks3.08K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
39%inclusion1.20K decks3.08K decks
32%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
27%inclusion844 decks3.08K decks
23%synergy
The Antiquities War
17%inclusion508 decks3.08K decks
15%synergy
Favorable Winds
15%inclusion465 decks3.08K decks
11%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
14%inclusion416 decks3.08K decks
7%synergy
Kindred Discovery
13%inclusion404 decks3.08K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion361 decks3.08K decks
-15%synergy
Coastal Piracy
10%inclusion320 decks3.08K decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
8.3%inclusion254 decks3.08K decks
-23%synergy
Artificer Class
8.1%inclusion248 decks3.08K decks
5%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
7.6%inclusion133 decks1.75K decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.4%inclusion197 decks3.08K decks
-6%synergy
Opposition
6.1%inclusion188 decks3.08K decks
5%synergy
Gravitational Shift
5.1%inclusion157 decks3.08K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
28%inclusion876 decks3.08K decks
25%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
15%inclusion465 decks3.08K decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
15%inclusion276 decks1.85K decks
8%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
10%inclusion301 decks3.08K decks
8%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.5%inclusion127 decks2.29K decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
5.3%inclusion163 decks3.08K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
65%inclusion1.99K decks3.08K decks
46%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
54%inclusion1.66K decks3.08K decks
42%synergy
Buried Ruin
51%inclusion1.58K decks3.08K decks
39%synergy
Reliquary Tower
49%inclusion1.52K decks3.08K decks
-7%synergy
Academy Ruins
43%inclusion1.33K decks3.08K decks
24%synergy
Archway of Innovation
42%inclusion1.29K decks3.08K decks
31%synergy
Inventors' Fair
40%inclusion1.22K decks3.08K decks
27%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
31%inclusion947 decks3.08K decks
30%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
30%inclusion538 decks1.78K decks
20%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion817 decks3.08K decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion557 decks3.08K decks
-32%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion536 decks3.08K decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Tower
16%inclusion498 decks3.08K decks
12%synergy
Urza's Mine
16%inclusion496 decks3.08K decks
12%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
16%inclusion495 decks3.08K decks
12%synergy
Treasure Vault
13%inclusion405 decks3.08K decks
10%synergy
Fomori Vault
13%inclusion385 decks3.08K decks
9%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion357 decks3.08K decks
-4%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
10%inclusion299 decks3.08K decks
-4%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
10%inclusion297 decks3.08K decks
9%synergy
Three Tree City
9.3%inclusion283 decks3.04K decks
6%synergy
Castle Vantress
9.1%inclusion280 decks3.08K decks
-9%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion271 decks3.08K decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.6%inclusion264 decks3.08K decks
-7%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
8.1%inclusion250 decks3.08K decks
7%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.5%inclusion114 decks1.75K decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.2%inclusion192 decks3.08K decks
-1%synergy
Halimar Depths
6.0%inclusion185 decks3.08K decks
-4%synergy
Fountainport
5.5%inclusion165 decks3.01K decks
3%synergy
Tolaria West
5.4%inclusion165 decks3.08K decks
-0%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.1%inclusion156 decks3.08K decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion2.77K decks3.08K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion2.17K decks3.08K decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
60%inclusion1.86K decks3.08K decks
26%synergy
Thought Vessel
55%inclusion1.69K decks3.08K decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
36%inclusion1.12K decks3.08K decks
20%synergy
Thran Dynamo
30%inclusion934 decks3.08K decks
17%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
26%inclusion786 decks3.08K decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion710 decks3.08K decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
22%inclusion674 decks3.08K decks
15%synergy
Sky Diamond
20%inclusion625 decks3.08K decks
-2%synergy
Midnight Clock
19%inclusion596 decks3.08K decks
-0%synergy
Springleaf Drum
19%inclusion581 decks3.08K decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion551 decks3.08K decks
6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
18%inclusion529 decks3.02K decks
14%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion509 decks3.08K decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion444 decks3.08K decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion415 decks3.08K decks
3%synergy
Hedron Archive
13%inclusion407 decks3.08K decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion378 decks3.08K decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Star
12%inclusion377 decks3.08K decks
10%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
10%inclusion317 decks3.08K decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion315 decks3.08K decks
-1%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
10%inclusion313 decks3.08K decks
9%synergy
Worn Powerstone
9.5%inclusion292 decks3.08K decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Lens
8.5%inclusion263 decks3.08K decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
8.1%inclusion248 decks3.08K decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.6%inclusion172 decks3.08K decks
-8%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
5.3%inclusion163 decks3.08K decks
4%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.2%inclusion161 decks3.08K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion2.93K decks3.08K decks
1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
20%inclusion606 decks3.08K decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion573 decks3.08K decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion419 decks3.08K decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.7%inclusion237 decks3.08K decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
6.8%inclusion209 decks3.08K decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.2%inclusion192 decks3.08K decks
-8%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
5.7%inclusion176 decks3.08K decks
-2%synergy