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Sai, Master Thopterist
Price tag $0.58

Legendary Creature — Human Artificer

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Brackets

Brackets let a table agree on how strong their decks are before shuffling up, so a cEDH list doesn't land in a casual pod. Pick one to see what Sai, Master Thopterist decks at that level play.

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Exhibition: theme first, winning second
2
Core: roughly preconstructed deck power
3
Upgraded: tuned decks, up to three Game Changers
4
Optimized: high power, anything goes
5
cEDH: built to win in competitive play

Budget

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

Greyed-out options don't have enough decks yet.

New Cards

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

Ginger, Queen of Sweets Ginger, Queen of Sweets
+3% Synergy in 4% of decks $0.41
Memnarch, the Warden Memnarch, the Warden
+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.77
Traxos, Academy Guardian Traxos, Academy Guardian
+1% Synergy in 3% of decks $0.21
Hall of Echoes Hall of Echoes
0% Synergy in 2% of decks $2.49
Geist of Saint Thalia Geist of Saint Thalia
-5% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.05

High Synergy Cards

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

Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+70% Synergy in 85% of decks $0.38
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+70% Synergy in 79% of decks $0.41
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+70% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.64
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+67% Synergy in 70% of decks $0.19
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+65% Synergy in 70% of decks $0.35
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+64% Synergy in 81% of decks $0.69
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+60% Synergy in 72% of decks $1.95
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+58% Synergy in 70% of decks $0.35
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+55% Synergy in 62% of decks $0.53
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+52% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.40

Top Cards

The cards most Core Sai, Master Thopterist decks run.

Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+70% Synergy in 85% of decks $0.38
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+70% Synergy in 79% of decks $0.41
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+70% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.64
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+67% Synergy in 70% of decks $0.19
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+65% Synergy in 70% of decks $0.35
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+64% Synergy in 81% of decks $0.69
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+60% Synergy in 72% of decks $1.95
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+58% Synergy in 70% of decks $0.35
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+55% Synergy in 62% of decks $0.53
Counterspell Counterspell
+1% Synergy in 68% of decks $4.28

Creatures

Creatures played in Core Sai, Master Thopterist decks.

Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+52% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.40
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+51% Synergy in 61% of decks $0.38
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+49% Synergy in 53% of decks $4.49
Research Thief Research Thief
+48% Synergy in 51% of decks $1.10
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+46% Synergy in 51% of decks $2.14
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+44% Synergy in 51% of decks $0.39
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+44% Synergy in 48% of decks $0.23
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+42% Synergy in 52% of decks $2.17
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+41% Synergy in 48% of decks $9.69
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+40% Synergy in 52% of decks $0.62
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+40% Synergy in 49% of decks $0.31
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+39% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.35
Graaz, Unstoppable Juggernaut Graaz, Unstoppable Juggernaut
+36% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.31
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+35% Synergy in 40% of decks $1.18
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+34% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.80
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $5.67
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+27% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.28
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+25% Synergy in 30% of decks $2.37
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+22% Synergy in 26% of decks $3.34
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+21% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.29
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+21% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.37
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.45
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+18% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.38
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+17% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.38
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+16% Synergy in 21% of decks $4.37
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+16% Synergy in 21% of decks $7.15
Darksteel Juggernaut Darksteel Juggernaut
+15% Synergy in 17% of decks $1.47
Adaptive Automaton Adaptive Automaton
+15% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.42
Duplicant Duplicant
+14% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.31
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+13% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.36
Riddlesmith Riddlesmith
+12% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.31
Filigree Attendant Filigree Attendant
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.22
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+11% Synergy in 14% of decks $1.00
Thopter Assembly Thopter Assembly
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.74
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.32
Shuri, Wakandan Inventor Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
+10% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.35
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+10% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.25
Etherium Spinner Etherium Spinner
+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.23
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+8% Synergy in 11% of decks $1.64
Pilgrim's Eye Pilgrim's Eye
+8% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.21
Chrome Dome Chrome Dome
+7% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.72
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+7% Synergy in 17% of decks $2.70
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+6% Synergy in 18% of decks $3.83
Artificer's Assistant Artificer's Assistant
+6% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.19
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+5% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.26
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+4% Synergy in 11% of decks $2.45
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+4% Synergy in 13% of decks $16.95
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+4% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.95
Spellskite Spellskite
0% Synergy in 10% of decks $7.55
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
-1% Synergy in 18% of decks $2.65

Instants

Instants played in Core Sai, Master Thopterist decks.

Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+33% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.20
Access Denied Access Denied
+25% Synergy in 29% of decks $2.23
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.31
Launch Mishap Launch Mishap
+21% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.26
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+18% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.26
Negate Negate
+17% Synergy in 54% of decks $0.14
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+14% Synergy in 20% of decks $5.41
Aetherize Aetherize
+11% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.35
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+9% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.27
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+9% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.42
Metallic Rebuke Metallic Rebuke
+9% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.35
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.25
Machine Over Matter Machine Over Matter
+8% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.17
Masterful Replication Masterful Replication
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.37
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+5% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.32
Paradoxical Outcome Paradoxical Outcome
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.48
Unsummon Unsummon
+1% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.24
Resculpt Resculpt
+1% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.24
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+1% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.30
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $5.65
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-9% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.99
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-15% Synergy in 8% of decks $8.82
Pongify Pongify
-17% Synergy in 23% of decks $3.56
Opt Opt
-17% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.27
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-17% Synergy in 22% of decks $3.89
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-19% Synergy in 18% of decks $2.93
Swan Song Swan Song
-19% Synergy in 9% of decks $10.68
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-20% Synergy in 6% of decks $54.83
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-32% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.25
High Tide High Tide
-37% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.02

Sorceries

Sorceries played in Core Sai, Master Thopterist decks.

Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+48% Synergy in 58% of decks $2.56
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+16% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.16
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.20
March of Progress March of Progress
+7% Synergy in 9% of decks $1.38
Forging the Anchor Forging the Anchor
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.16
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+4% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.27
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.34
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+0% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.39
Reshape Reshape
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $4.17
Ravenform Ravenform
-1% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.28
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-3% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.27
Fabricate Fabricate
-8% Synergy in 11% of decks $10.03
Preordain Preordain
-18% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.87
Ponder Ponder
-23% Synergy in 5% of decks $1.92

Utility Artifacts

Utility artifacts played in Core Sai, Master Thopterist decks.

Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+46% Synergy in 51% of decks $0.37
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+40% Synergy in 44% of decks $3.31
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+40% Synergy in 48% of decks $0.36
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+36% Synergy in 43% of decks $4.80
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+34% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.55
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+33% Synergy in 37% of decks $4.81
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+31% Synergy in 37% of decks $0.35
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+29% Synergy in 31% of decks $1.10
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+27% Synergy in 38% of decks $3.27
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+26% Synergy in 34% of decks $5.74
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.11
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+18% Synergy in 26% of decks $2.58
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+17% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.34
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.25
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $2.06
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.38
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $5.23
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+11% Synergy in 18% of decks $3.46
Trading Post Trading Post
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.32
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+10% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.63
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.31
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $3.50
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $7.07
Mazemind Tome Mazemind Tome
+8% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.22
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+8% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.44
Welding Jar Welding Jar
+6% Synergy in 12% of decks $1.73
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $6.14
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.41
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+6% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.93
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+6% Synergy in 9% of decks $15.84
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.43
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $3.38
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+5% Synergy in 17% of decks $20.86
Throne of the God-Pharaoh Throne of the God-Pharaoh
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $7.14
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $18.35
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $4.24
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $3.10
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.57
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+3% Synergy in 9% of decks $25.98
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+1% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.35
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+1% Synergy in 5% of decks $1.78
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+1% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.41
Spellbook Spellbook
+0% Synergy in 7% of decks $3.84
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
+0% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.29
Manifold Key Manifold Key
0% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.75
Wizard's Staff Wizard's Staff
-1% Synergy in 5% of decks $3.18
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy in 21% of decks $3.73
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy in 23% of decks $1.86
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-5% Synergy in 9% of decks $38.61
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-40% Synergy in 19% of decks $8.55

Enchantments

Enchantments played in Core Sai, Master Thopterist decks.

Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.95
Fateful Discovery Fateful Discovery
+16% Synergy in 21% of decks $3.47
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+13% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.54
The Antiquities War The Antiquities War
+12% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.22
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+12% Synergy in 17% of decks $3.78
Fall from Favor Fall from Favor
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.19
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+6% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.39
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.38
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+2% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.27
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+2% Synergy in 9% of decks $6.02
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy in 29% of decks $2.37
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-6% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.34

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers played in Core Sai, Master Thopterist decks.

Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+19% Synergy in 23% of decks $4.90
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+3% Synergy in 5% of decks $2.18
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+3% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.55
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+0% Synergy in 8% of decks $22.33

Utility Lands

Utility lands played in Core Sai, Master Thopterist decks.

Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+49% Synergy in 62% of decks $2.38
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+47% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.40
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+36% Synergy in 56% of decks $1.09
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+24% Synergy in 35% of decks $1.36
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
+23% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.41
War Room War Room
+15% Synergy in 31% of decks $3.71
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+13% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.22
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+11% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.22
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+11% Synergy in 22% of decks $14.08
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+7% Synergy in 27% of decks $4.40
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+6% Synergy in 10% of decks $2.09
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+5% Synergy in 10% of decks $1.98
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+5% Synergy in 10% of decks $1.17
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+5% Synergy in 10% of decks $1.26
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+5% Synergy in 18% of decks $19.23
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.36
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.24
Fountainport Fountainport
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.96
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+0% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.33
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.19
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy in 9% of decks $3.45
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-8% Synergy in 8% of decks $39.00
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-10% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.33
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-18% Synergy in 7% of decks $27.56
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-23% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.99
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-37% Synergy in 12% of decks $1.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+39% Synergy in 74% of decks $0.27
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+23% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.53
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+19% Synergy in 23% of decks $4.78
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+13% Synergy in 65% of decks $4.98
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+11% Synergy in 77% of decks $0.34
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+11% Synergy in 17% of decks $2.26
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+10% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.97
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+10% Synergy in 15% of decks $2.70
Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+9% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.21
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+8% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.37
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+7% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.35
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.40
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+6% Synergy in 13% of decks $3.21
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.31
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.23
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy in 18% of decks $4.33
Chromatic Sphere Chromatic Sphere
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.35
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.41
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy in 87% of decks $1.16
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+0% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.23
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+0% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.67
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy in 17% of decks $6.25
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-3% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.29
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-7% Synergy in 5% of decks $3.90

Lands

The lands Core Sai, Master Thopterist decks run.

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+7% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.40
Island Island
+3% Synergy in 98% of decks $0.08
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.47
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+0% Synergy in 5% of decks $2.49
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.26
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-8% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.24
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-15% Synergy in 8% of decks $8.82

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