Sai, Master Thopterist
Legendary Creature — Human Artificer
Whenever you cast an artifact spell, create a 1/1 colorless Thopter artifact creature token with flying.
, Sacrifice two artifacts: Draw a card.
*"Industry without artistry is just a fancy way to fill the junkyard."*
Power/Toughness: 1/4
Why Play Sai, Master Thopterist
Artifact-heavy decks want Sai for the explosive value he provides when chaining cheap artifacts together. Each Ornithopter, Mox, or equipment creates an immediate flying threat while building a board presence that's difficult to completely clear. The card draw ability turns excess artifacts and Thopter tokens into fresh cards, creating a powerful engine that converts mana into threats and card advantage simultaneously.Format Notes
Sai performs best in Commander where artifact synergies are abundant and games go long enough to leverage his engine. In Pioneer and Modern, he sees occasional play in fringe artifact aggro decks but struggles against the format's efficient removal and faster combo decks. Historic offers more artifact support that makes him viable in dedicated builds, though he remains a tier-two strategy rather than a meta staple.Combos & Synergies
Krark-Clan Ironworks creates explosive turns by sacrificing the Thopter tokens for mana to cast more artifacts, triggering Sai repeatedly. Efficient artifacts like Mox Amber and Springleaf Drum maximize Sai's token generation while providing immediate utility. Akroan Crusader and other cheap artifact creatures become significantly more threatening when Sai turns every equipment into an additional flying attacker, creating overwhelming board states that are difficult to stabilize against.Featured in These Decks
- Urza’s Iron Alliance Commander
- Living Energy Commander
- Buckle Up Commander
