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The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
Price tag $0.26

Legendary CreatureHuman Artificer Ally

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2382 Current Rank

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan decks.

Flow State Flow State
+5% Synergy $2.55
The Vision The Vision
+2% Synergy $9.70
Chandra, Chill of Compliance Chandra, Chill of Compliance
+2% Synergy
Brush Off Brush Off
+0% Synergy $0.22
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
0% Synergy $4.82

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan's abilities and overall game plan.

Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+74% Synergy $6.74
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+63% Synergy $1.58
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+61% Synergy $1.79
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+60% Synergy $3.10
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+59% Synergy $0.36
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+56% Synergy $0.34
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+56% Synergy $0.39
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+49% Synergy $0.36
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+47% Synergy $0.36
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+46% Synergy $0.64

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan decks.

Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+45% Synergy $1.97
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+45% Synergy $0.91
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+44% Synergy $3.72
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+43% Synergy $14.38
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+42% Synergy $3.70
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+36% Synergy $0.42
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+17% Synergy $1.05
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+9% Synergy $2.07
Counterspell Counterspell
-6% Synergy $3.68
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-6% Synergy $6.67

Game Changers

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

Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+5% Synergy $1122.75
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $129.20
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $104.71
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+4% Synergy $109.80
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy $167.83
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+2% Synergy $58.40
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-2% Synergy $18.15
Force of Will Force of Will
-4% Synergy $64.63
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-7% Synergy $41.55
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $66.59

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+42% Synergy $0.32
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+31% Synergy $0.52
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+29% Synergy $0.37
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+26% Synergy $0.59
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
+26% Synergy $0.33
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+20% Synergy $0.48
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+19% Synergy $0.38
Yue, the Moon Spirit Yue, the Moon Spirit
+16% Synergy $0.37
Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+15% Synergy $0.30
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+15% Synergy $0.34
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+13% Synergy $9.77
Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
+13% Synergy $0.42
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+12% Synergy $0.34
Martha Jones Martha Jones
+10% Synergy $0.35
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+10% Synergy $2.55
Katara, Bending Prodigy Katara, Bending Prodigy
+9% Synergy $0.23
Nick Valentine, Private Eye Nick Valentine, Private Eye
+9% Synergy $0.27
April O'Neil, Human Element April O'Neil, Human Element
+8% Synergy $7.44
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+7% Synergy $0.28
North Pole Patrol North Pole Patrol
+7% Synergy $0.21
Edgar, King of Figaro Edgar, King of Figaro
+6% Synergy $0.32
Broodstar Broodstar
+6% Synergy $0.97
Transplant Theorist Transplant Theorist
+5% Synergy $0.26
Forecasting Fortune Teller Forecasting Fortune Teller
+5% Synergy $0.10
Donatello, the Brains Donatello, the Brains
+5% Synergy $0.66
Nyssa of Traken Nyssa of Traken
+5% Synergy $0.32
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
+5% Synergy $2.19
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
+5% Synergy $0.57
Rook Turret Rook Turret
+4% Synergy $0.14
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+3% Synergy $4.45
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+3% Synergy $11.87
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+2% Synergy $0.39
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+1% Synergy $0.38
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
+1% Synergy $1.80
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+1% Synergy $37.52
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+1% Synergy $0.38
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+1% Synergy $6.78
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+0% Synergy $0.50
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+0% Synergy $0.58
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
0% Synergy $0.75
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
0% Synergy $0.40
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
-1% Synergy $0.54
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
-1% Synergy $3.89
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
-2% Synergy $33.92
Spellseeker Spellseeker
-2% Synergy $17.01
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-2% Synergy $0.81
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
-3% Synergy $2.22
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-7% Synergy $5.92
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-7% Synergy $10.03
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-13% Synergy $0.70

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan safe.

Deduce Deduce
+36% Synergy $0.29
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+30% Synergy $5.33
Secrets of the Key Secrets of the Key
+18% Synergy $0.16
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+18% Synergy $2.17
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+18% Synergy $0.36
Masterful Replication Masterful Replication
+16% Synergy $0.32
Consider Consider
+14% Synergy $0.31
Resculpt Resculpt
+14% Synergy $0.22
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+13% Synergy $0.50
Confirm Suspicions Confirm Suspicions
+12% Synergy $0.31
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+11% Synergy $7.00
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+11% Synergy $2.39
Opt Opt
+10% Synergy $0.27
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+10% Synergy $4.69
Octopus Form Octopus Form
+10% Synergy $0.21
Metallic Rebuke Metallic Rebuke
+9% Synergy $0.34
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+8% Synergy $0.25
Urza's Command Urza's Command
+7% Synergy $0.35
It'll Quench Ya! It'll Quench Ya!
+7% Synergy $0.19
Aetherize Aetherize
+6% Synergy $0.39
Waterbender's Restoration Waterbender's Restoration
+6% Synergy $4.08
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+5% Synergy $1.60
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+5% Synergy $0.50
Pongify Pongify
+4% Synergy $1.72
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+4% Synergy $4.33
Snap Snap
+4% Synergy $3.49
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+3% Synergy $10.30
Access Denied Access Denied
+3% Synergy $2.87
Shore Up Shore Up
+3% Synergy $0.22
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+2% Synergy $15.83
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+2% Synergy $1.39
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+2% Synergy $16.03
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+2% Synergy $8.65
Negate Negate
+0% Synergy $0.23
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+0% Synergy $5.99
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
0% Synergy $0.24
Force of Negation Force of Negation
0% Synergy $50.22
Swan Song Swan Song
0% Synergy $8.00
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $2.02
Evacuation Evacuation
-1% Synergy $0.34
Unwind Unwind
-1% Synergy $1.09
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
-1% Synergy $0.99
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
-1% Synergy $7.61
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-1% Synergy $18.41
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-2% Synergy $2.17
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-2% Synergy $0.25
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
-4% Synergy $2.65
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $55.81
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-9% Synergy $1.44
High Tide High Tide
-17% Synergy $1.52

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan's game plan and control the board.

Spirit Water Revival Spirit Water Revival
+38% Synergy $0.66
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+22% Synergy $0.19
Fabricate Fabricate
+20% Synergy $9.53
Secret of Bloodbending Secret of Bloodbending
+17% Synergy $1.03
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+17% Synergy $0.19
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+11% Synergy $0.19
Preordain Preordain
+11% Synergy $0.52
Ponder Ponder
+9% Synergy $1.65
Waterbending Lesson Waterbending Lesson
+8% Synergy $0.19
Reshape Reshape
+7% Synergy $4.57
Boomerang Basics Boomerang Basics
+7% Synergy $1.11
Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+6% Synergy $0.30
Water Whip Water Whip
+6% Synergy $0.69
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+6% Synergy $391.74
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+6% Synergy $5.68
Press for Answers Press for Answers
+5% Synergy $0.06
Crashing Wave Crashing Wave
+5% Synergy $0.23
Stock Up Stock Up
+4% Synergy $1.94
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+2% Synergy $0.34
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+2% Synergy $4.46
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+0% Synergy $3.52
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+0% Synergy $1.31
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $37.19
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
-1% Synergy $5.50
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
-1% Synergy $4.29
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-3% Synergy $3.68
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-5% Synergy $0.26
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-5% Synergy $0.27
Windfall Windfall
-5% Synergy $4.86

Utility Artifacts

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

Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+26% Synergy $1.16
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+26% Synergy $2.58
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+22% Synergy $17.30
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+20% Synergy $3.11
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+15% Synergy $4.82
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
+14% Synergy $0.31
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+14% Synergy $2.29
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+13% Synergy $20.70
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+13% Synergy $2.07
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+12% Synergy $1.21
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+10% Synergy $0.28
Radiant Lotus Radiant Lotus
+10% Synergy $1.62
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+8% Synergy $0.25
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+7% Synergy $4.61
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+7% Synergy $28.95
Esoteric Duplicator Esoteric Duplicator
+7% Synergy $1.02
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+6% Synergy $1.32
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+6% Synergy $47.72
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+5% Synergy $0.71
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+5% Synergy $5.34
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+5% Synergy $2.78
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+5% Synergy $3.34
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+5% Synergy $1.79
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+5% Synergy $1.56
Tamiyo's Logbook Tamiyo's Logbook
+4% Synergy $0.17
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.30
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+4% Synergy $0.38
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+3% Synergy $3.91
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+3% Synergy $7.63
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+3% Synergy $1.05
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+2% Synergy $0.45
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+1% Synergy $24.14
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+1% Synergy $6.30
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+1% Synergy $13.86
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+1% Synergy $0.76
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+0% Synergy $30.62
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+0% Synergy $41.65
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+0% Synergy $6.03
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
0% Synergy $0.36
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
0% Synergy $0.36
Spellbook Spellbook
-1% Synergy $3.84
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
-1% Synergy $0.58
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.95
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
-5% Synergy $0.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.39

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+29% Synergy $0.35
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+15% Synergy $0.82
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+12% Synergy $0.40
Case of the Filched Falcon Case of the Filched Falcon
+10% Synergy $0.10
The Legend of Kuruk Avatar Kuruk The Legend of Kuruk
+10% Synergy $3.34
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+7% Synergy $5.32
Watery Grasp Watery Grasp
+6% Synergy $0.15
The Antiquities War The Antiquities War
+5% Synergy $0.30
Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle
+5% Synergy $0.20
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+4% Synergy $1.21
Waterbender Ascension Waterbender Ascension
+4% Synergy $0.67
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+4% Synergy $0.24
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+3% Synergy $1.43
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+3% Synergy
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+2% Synergy $0.25
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+2% Synergy $1.15
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+0% Synergy $2.00
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
0% Synergy $11.88
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-9% Synergy $1.90
Propaganda Propaganda
-11% Synergy $3.04

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+18% Synergy $19.23
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+18% Synergy $0.40
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+12% Synergy $23.01

Utility Lands

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

Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+34% Synergy $0.67
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+31% Synergy $10.20
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+25% Synergy $13.60
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+22% Synergy $9.68
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+14% Synergy $40.55
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+12% Synergy $11.11
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+12% Synergy $3.94
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+12% Synergy $0.38
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+11% Synergy $1.32
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+6% Synergy $0.34
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+6% Synergy $1.68
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+5% Synergy $528.93
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $30.75
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+2% Synergy $4.39
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+1% Synergy $62.97
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.33
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-1% Synergy $0.23
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $2.44
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-2% Synergy $9.55
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-4% Synergy $0.30
Rivendell Rivendell
-5% Synergy $1.72
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-6% Synergy $0.87
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-8% Synergy $0.29
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-10% Synergy $50.07
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.93

Mana Artifacts

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

Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+56% Synergy $0.34
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+31% Synergy $0.98
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+14% Synergy $238.50
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+13% Synergy $0.36
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.31
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+12% Synergy $3.06
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+9% Synergy $74.65
Thran Turbine Thran Turbine
+7% Synergy $2.02
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+6% Synergy $7.69
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+5% Synergy $0.36
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+4% Synergy $468.63
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+4% Synergy $1.42
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.36
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $2.48
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+4% Synergy $0.26
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+3% Synergy $0.44
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $35.83
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $2.20
Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+3% Synergy $10.44
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $4.55
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+2% Synergy $0.33
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+2% Synergy $0.63
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+2% Synergy $3.65
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+0% Synergy $0.98
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+0% Synergy $0.23
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
0% Synergy $0.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.33
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-4% Synergy $1.10

Lands

The mana base foundation for The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+11% Synergy $7.00
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+2% Synergy $36.05
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+2% Synergy $52.29
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $37.75
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+1% Synergy $15.24
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $19.38
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.07
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $37.89
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $37.19
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
-1% Synergy $1.14
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-2% Synergy $0.81
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-14% Synergy $0.34

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