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Sai, Master Thopterist
Price tag $0.58

Legendary Creature — Human Artificer

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Artifacts 43% Tokens 17% Thopters 9% Combo 5% Flying 4%
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Brackets

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Exhibition: theme first, winning second
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Core: roughly preconstructed deck power
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Upgraded: tuned decks, up to three Game Changers
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Optimized: high power, anything goes
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cEDH: built to win in competitive play

Budget

$ shows the cheapest Sai, Master Thopterist builds, $$$ the most expensive ones.

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New Cards

Recent-set cards showing up in Budget Sai, Master Thopterist decks.

Traxos, Academy Guardian Traxos, Academy Guardian
+3% Synergy in 4% of decks $0.21
Ginger, Queen of Sweets Ginger, Queen of Sweets
+3% Synergy in 4% of decks $0.41
Traxos, Scourge Eternal Traxos, Scourge Eternal
+3% Synergy in 4% of decks $0.20
Memnarch, the Warden Memnarch, the Warden
+1% Synergy in 4% of decks $0.77
Geist of Saint Thalia Geist of Saint Thalia
-9% Synergy in 3% of decks $1.05

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy cards in Budget Sai, Master Thopterist decks.

Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+78% Synergy in 81% of decks $0.19
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+75% Synergy in 83% of decks $0.41
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+73% Synergy in 78% of decks $0.64
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+71% Synergy in 86% of decks $0.38
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+70% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.35
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+65% Synergy in 69% of decks $0.23
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+61% Synergy in 65% of decks $1.26
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+60% Synergy in 63% of decks $0.35
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+60% Synergy in 78% of decks $0.69
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+59% Synergy in 66% of decks $0.39

Top Cards

The cards most Budget Sai, Master Thopterist decks run.

Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+78% Synergy in 81% of decks $0.19
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+75% Synergy in 83% of decks $0.41
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+73% Synergy in 78% of decks $0.64
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+71% Synergy in 86% of decks $0.38
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+70% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.35
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+65% Synergy in 69% of decks $0.23
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+60% Synergy in 78% of decks $0.69
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+59% Synergy in 71% of decks $1.95
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+58% Synergy in 70% of decks $0.35
Negate Negate
+30% Synergy in 68% of decks $0.14

Creatures

Creatures played in Budget Sai, Master Thopterist decks.

Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+60% Synergy in 63% of decks $0.35
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+59% Synergy in 66% of decks $0.39
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+56% Synergy in 65% of decks $0.38
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+55% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.62
Research Thief Research Thief
+55% Synergy in 58% of decks $1.10
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+48% Synergy in 51% of decks $0.40
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+47% Synergy in 58% of decks $2.17
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+47% Synergy in 52% of decks $2.14
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+47% Synergy in 52% of decks $1.18
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+40% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.38
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+38% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.37
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+35% Synergy in 40% of decks $5.67
Darksteel Juggernaut Darksteel Juggernaut
+35% Synergy in 36% of decks $1.47
Memory Guardian Memory Guardian
+34% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.28
Duplicant Duplicant
+33% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.31
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+31% Synergy in 37% of decks $9.69
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+29% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.31
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+26% Synergy in 31% of decks $4.37
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+22% Synergy in 34% of decks $0.80
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+21% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.38
Riddlesmith Riddlesmith
+21% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.31
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.25
Filigree Attendant Filigree Attendant
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.22
Chief Engineer Chief Engineer
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.89
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+16% Synergy in 32% of decks $2.95
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+15% Synergy in 21% of decks $2.37
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+14% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.28
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+14% Synergy in 18% of decks $4.49
Artificer's Assistant Artificer's Assistant
+12% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.19
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+11% Synergy in 16% of decks $3.34
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+11% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.35
Skyscanner Skyscanner
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.24
Patchwork Automaton Patchwork Automaton
+10% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.33
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.32
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+10% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.26
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+9% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.45
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+8% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.36
Oaken Siren Oaken Siren
+8% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.21
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+8% Synergy in 11% of decks $1.00
Pilgrim's Eye Pilgrim's Eye
+8% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.21
Etherium Spinner Etherium Spinner
+8% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.23
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
+7% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.39
Thopter Assembly Thopter Assembly
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.74
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+7% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.37
Adaptive Automaton Adaptive Automaton
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.42
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.64
Shuri, Wakandan Inventor Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
+5% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.35
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+2% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.73
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+2% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.67

Instants

Instants played in Budget Sai, Master Thopterist decks.

Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+50% Synergy in 56% of decks $0.20
Launch Mishap Launch Mishap
+38% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.26
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+24% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.31
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+24% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.26
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+23% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.32
Aetherize Aetherize
+22% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.35
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.27
Metallic Rebuke Metallic Rebuke
+9% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.35
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.25
Masterful Replication Masterful Replication
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.37
Machine Over Matter Machine Over Matter
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.17
Paradoxical Outcome Paradoxical Outcome
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.48
Access Denied Access Denied
+6% Synergy in 10% of decks $2.23
Assert Authority Assert Authority
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.36
Artificer's Epiphany Artificer's Epiphany
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.34
Annul Annul
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.29
Filter Out Filter Out
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.27
Cancel Cancel
+2% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.25
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+1% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.42
Refute Refute
+1% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.21
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.19
Unsummon Unsummon
+0% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.24
Mana Leak Mana Leak
0% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.34
Resculpt Resculpt
0% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.24
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-1% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.30
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
-2% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.33
Counterspell Counterspell
-15% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.28
Opt Opt
-17% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.27
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-28% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.99

Sorceries

Sorceries played in Budget Sai, Master Thopterist decks.

Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+50% Synergy in 59% of decks $2.56
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+22% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.16
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.20
March of Progress March of Progress
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.38
Forging the Anchor Forging the Anchor
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.16
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.27
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.34
Of One Mind Of One Mind
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.26
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.57
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+1% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.39
Ravenform Ravenform
+1% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.28
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-1% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.27

Utility Artifacts

Utility artifacts played in Budget Sai, Master Thopterist decks.

Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+61% Synergy in 65% of decks $1.26
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+58% Synergy in 64% of decks $0.37
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+53% Synergy in 62% of decks $0.36
Tamiyo's Logbook Tamiyo's Logbook
+47% Synergy in 49% of decks $0.17
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+47% Synergy in 52% of decks $0.35
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+40% Synergy in 42% of decks $1.10
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+39% Synergy in 42% of decks $4.81
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+35% Synergy in 38% of decks $1.25
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+34% Synergy in 38% of decks $5.20
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+25% Synergy in 29% of decks $3.31
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+22% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.55
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.38
Trading Post Trading Post
+17% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.32
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+15% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.34
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.31
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $1.11
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+7% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.41
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+7% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.44
Witching Well Witching Well
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.21
Mnemonic Sphere Mnemonic Sphere
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.24
Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+5% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.27
Alchemist's Vial Alchemist's Vial
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.28
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.43
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.59
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $3.50
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+3% Synergy in 11% of decks $3.46
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+3% Synergy in 13% of decks $3.27
Welding Jar Welding Jar
+2% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.73
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+1% Synergy in 8% of decks $4.80
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
+1% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.29
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
0% Synergy in 7% of decks $5.74
Cloud Key Cloud Key
-1% Synergy in 5% of decks $2.58
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
-3% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.63
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy in 10% of decks $1.86

Enchantments

Enchantments played in Budget Sai, Master Thopterist decks.

Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.53
The Antiquities War The Antiquities War
+23% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.22
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+19% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.54
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+10% Synergy in 18% of decks $2.95
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+6% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.27
Propaganda Propaganda
+3% Synergy in 36% of decks $2.37
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+3% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.38
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+1% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.39
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.32
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-6% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.34

Utility Lands

Utility lands played in Budget Sai, Master Thopterist decks.

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+45% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.40
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+39% Synergy in 52% of decks $2.38
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+27% Synergy in 41% of decks $0.22
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+27% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.22
War Room War Room
+21% Synergy in 37% of decks $3.71
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.41
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+4% Synergy in 24% of decks $1.09
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
-2% Synergy in 9% of decks $1.36
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.19
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-48% Synergy in 8% of decks $2.99

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing in Budget Sai, Master Thopterist decks.

Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+52% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.53
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+41% Synergy in 76% of decks $0.27
Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+31% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.21
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+29% Synergy in 34% of decks $4.78
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+11% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.23
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+10% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.97
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.41
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy in 74% of decks $0.34
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+9% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.31
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+8% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.35
Prophetic Prism Prophetic Prism
+8% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.25
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+7% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.37
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.40
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.23
Guardian Idol Guardian Idol
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.29
Fractured Powerstone Fractured Powerstone
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.33
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.27
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.35
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
0% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.67
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.98
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-10% Synergy in 9% of decks $6.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy in 73% of decks $1.16

Lands

The lands Budget Sai, Master Thopterist decks run.

Island Island
+6% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.08
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-10% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.26

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