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Sai, Master Thopterist
Price tag $0.48

Legendary CreatureHuman Artificer

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#674 Current Rank
#541 Last Week
#744 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Sai, Master Thopterist.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Sai, Master Thopterist decks.

Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+11% Synergy $2.48
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+8% Synergy $0.20
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+7% Synergy $0.27
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+6% Synergy $20.12
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+4% Synergy $21.83

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Sai, Master Thopterist's abilities and overall game plan.

Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+68% Synergy $0.62
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+67% Synergy $0.24
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+63% Synergy $0.26
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+59% Synergy $0.86
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+56% Synergy $0.27
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+56% Synergy $0.39
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+56% Synergy $0.35
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+55% Synergy $5.02
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+54% Synergy $3.89
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+50% Synergy $0.18

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Sai, Master Thopterist decks.

Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+49% Synergy $0.59
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+48% Synergy $0.25
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+47% Synergy $2.65
Chief Engineer Chief Engineer
+45% Synergy $0.60
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+42% Synergy $1.66
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+41% Synergy $0.24
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+40% Synergy $0.39
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+40% Synergy $2.89
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+38% Synergy $0.91
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+30% Synergy $11.76
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $94.69
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $67.99
Mana Vault Mana Vault
0% Synergy $71.05
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-3% Synergy $92.16
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-8% Synergy $48.08
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $42.63
Force of Will Force of Will
-9% Synergy $57.48
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-17% Synergy $48.94
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-17% Synergy $11.92

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Sai, Master Thopterist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+42% Synergy $1.49
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+39% Synergy $1.26
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+38% Synergy $9.51
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+38% Synergy $1.09
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+37% Synergy $0.29
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+35% Synergy $0.24
Research Thief Research Thief
+33% Synergy $1.14
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+25% Synergy $2.78
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+25% Synergy $0.34
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+25% Synergy $0.23
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+24% Synergy $0.29
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+24% Synergy $3.88
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+23% Synergy $0.40
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+22% Synergy $1.64
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+21% Synergy $0.26
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+20% Synergy $0.15
Graaz, Unstoppable Juggernaut Graaz, Unstoppable Juggernaut
+20% Synergy $0.17
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+19% Synergy $0.07
Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo da Vinci
+19% Synergy $0.61
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+18% Synergy $1.39
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+17% Synergy $0.84
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+16% Synergy $5.05
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+15% Synergy $2.34
Riddlesmith Riddlesmith
+15% Synergy $0.19
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+15% Synergy $0.56
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+15% Synergy $0.12
Adaptive Automaton Adaptive Automaton
+14% Synergy $0.83
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+14% Synergy $0.82
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
+13% Synergy $0.29
Cyberman Patrol Cyberman Patrol
+13% Synergy $3.69
Spellskite Spellskite
+12% Synergy $7.26
Artificer's Assistant Artificer's Assistant
+11% Synergy $0.17
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+10% Synergy $7.23
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+10% Synergy $0.85
Arcum Dagsson Arcum Dagsson
+10% Synergy $11.85
Filigree Attendant Filigree Attendant
+10% Synergy $0.04
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+9% Synergy $0.63
Memnite Memnite
+9% Synergy $1.12
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+9% Synergy $0.20
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+8% Synergy $1.36
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+8% Synergy $0.10
Thopter Assembly Thopter Assembly
+8% Synergy $0.27
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+7% Synergy $0.18
Transplant Theorist Transplant Theorist
+7% Synergy $0.07
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+6% Synergy $11.08
Grand Architect Grand Architect
+6% Synergy $1.29
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+6% Synergy $4.05
Karn, Legacy Reforged Karn, Legacy Reforged
+6% Synergy $9.58
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+3% Synergy $0.91
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+3% Synergy $0.12

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Sai, Master Thopterist safe.

Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+26% Synergy $0.23
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+25% Synergy $3.56
Access Denied Access Denied
+25% Synergy $3.45
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+19% Synergy $4.00
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+17% Synergy $0.07
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+11% Synergy $0.33
Paradoxical Outcome Paradoxical Outcome
+11% Synergy $0.50
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+10% Synergy $0.13
Launch Mishap Launch Mishap
+8% Synergy $0.14
Metallic Rebuke Metallic Rebuke
+8% Synergy $0.17
Masterful Replication Masterful Replication
+8% Synergy $0.20
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+6% Synergy $0.26
Machine Over Matter Machine Over Matter
+6% Synergy $0.07
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.25
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+2% Synergy $0.16
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.24
Resculpt Resculpt
0% Synergy $0.29
Mana Leak Mana Leak
-1% Synergy $0.21
Pongify Pongify
-7% Synergy $2.10
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy $1.46
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-8% Synergy $1.15
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-8% Synergy $7.64
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-8% Synergy $15.68
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-9% Synergy $1.59
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-9% Synergy $49.42
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-10% Synergy $42.96
Aetherize Aetherize
-10% Synergy $0.29
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $6.09
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-14% Synergy $1.75
Opt Opt
-18% Synergy $0.14
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-28% Synergy $1.51
High Tide High Tide
-35% Synergy $1.29

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Sai, Master Thopterist's game plan and control the board.

Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+17% Synergy $0.09
Fabricate Fabricate
+16% Synergy $7.90
March of Progress March of Progress
+12% Synergy $0.91
Reshape Reshape
+11% Synergy $2.82
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+10% Synergy $0.44
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+8% Synergy $4.02
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+6% Synergy $0.15
Forging the Anchor Forging the Anchor
+5% Synergy $0.10
Of One Mind Of One Mind
+4% Synergy $0.19
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+3% Synergy $0.25
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-3% Synergy $0.19
Ravenform Ravenform
-4% Synergy $0.18
Preordain Preordain
-14% Synergy $0.61
Windfall Windfall
-17% Synergy $3.95
Ponder Ponder
-18% Synergy $1.65

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+39% Synergy $0.63
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+37% Synergy $3.67
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+33% Synergy $0.67
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+30% Synergy $1.20
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+27% Synergy $0.27
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+26% Synergy $10.62
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+25% Synergy $1.34
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+22% Synergy $0.32
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+22% Synergy $8.99
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+19% Synergy $0.96
Trading Post Trading Post
+18% Synergy $0.38
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+17% Synergy $0.30
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+17% Synergy $1.19
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+17% Synergy $20.58
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+17% Synergy $3.79
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+17% Synergy $3.88
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+16% Synergy $0.31
Welding Jar Welding Jar
+15% Synergy $0.96
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+14% Synergy $29.26
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+13% Synergy $3.97
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+13% Synergy $0.29
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+12% Synergy $3.18
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy $0.24
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+11% Synergy $0.76
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+11% Synergy $14.17
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+11% Synergy $1.38
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+11% Synergy $0.22
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+10% Synergy $42.07
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+10% Synergy $3.08
Throne of the God-Pharaoh Throne of the God-Pharaoh
+10% Synergy $5.21
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+9% Synergy $39.41
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+9% Synergy $0.22
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+8% Synergy $18.82
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+8% Synergy $0.52
Tamiyo's Logbook Tamiyo's Logbook
+8% Synergy $0.11
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+7% Synergy $0.55
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+7% Synergy $3.56
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+7% Synergy $2.23
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+6% Synergy $4.45
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+6% Synergy $0.30
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+6% Synergy $4.48
Spellbook Spellbook
+5% Synergy $1.89
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+5% Synergy $2.42
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+5% Synergy $0.92
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.53
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+5% Synergy $1.12
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+3% Synergy $0.57
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.30
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-11% Synergy $14.41
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-37% Synergy $3.79

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Sai, Master Thopterist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+30% Synergy $0.65
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+28% Synergy $3.60
The Antiquities War The Antiquities War
+21% Synergy $0.20
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+12% Synergy $0.66
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+10% Synergy $0.87
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+8% Synergy $9.18
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+6% Synergy $5.01
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+5% Synergy $0.70
Opposition Opposition
+5% Synergy $0.69
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+4% Synergy $1.28
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-6% Synergy $0.16
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-16% Synergy $8.34
Propaganda Propaganda
-22% Synergy $2.01

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Sai, Master Thopterist to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+25% Synergy $2.39
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+10% Synergy $0.97
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+7% Synergy $15.68
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+4% Synergy $27.80
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+3% Synergy $0.34

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+46% Synergy $0.58
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+44% Synergy $0.86
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+41% Synergy $0.46
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+33% Synergy $0.77
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
+31% Synergy $0.36
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+27% Synergy $9.47
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+23% Synergy $7.74
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+12% Synergy $0.65
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+12% Synergy $0.64
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+12% Synergy $0.61
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+10% Synergy $38.71
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+10% Synergy $9.25
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+9% Synergy $1.33
Foundry of the Consuls Foundry of the Consuls
+9% Synergy $0.16
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+8% Synergy $0.19
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+6% Synergy $19.02
Fountainport Fountainport
+5% Synergy $3.16
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+4% Synergy $0.12
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.63
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+1% Synergy $1.22
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.40
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.14
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $2.73
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-4% Synergy $0.23
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-4% Synergy $0.34
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $1.98
Rivendell Rivendell
-6% Synergy $0.77
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $19.28
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.27
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-9% Synergy $0.25
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-32% Synergy $1.41

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+27% Synergy $0.22
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+23% Synergy $1.81
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+21% Synergy $0.19
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+19% Synergy $1.29
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+18% Synergy $2.44
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+17% Synergy $0.68
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+15% Synergy $4.04
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+11% Synergy $0.17
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+11% Synergy $0.49
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+10% Synergy $0.08
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+9% Synergy $67.47
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+8% Synergy $0.25
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+7% Synergy $153.22
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+6% Synergy $24.69
Chromatic Sphere Chromatic Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.51
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+5% Synergy $0.31
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+5% Synergy $2.07
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.07
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $1.33
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+4% Synergy $2.82
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.24
Cargo Ship Cargo Ship
+4% Synergy $0.10
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $1.12
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.16
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+2% Synergy $4.37
Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+2% Synergy $12.67
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-1% Synergy $1.28
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-3% Synergy $0.29
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-4% Synergy $0.14
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-8% Synergy $2.10

Lands

The mana base foundation for Sai, Master Thopterist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+16% Synergy $0.70
Power Depot Power Depot
+4% Synergy $0.48
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+3% Synergy $1.78
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.05
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.50
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
-3% Synergy $0.83
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-7% Synergy $0.98
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.11
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-8% Synergy $7.64

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