Sai, Master Thopterist
Commander Masters 494 • rare
- Set
- Commander Masters
- Collector number
- 494
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Adam Paquette
- Finish
- Etched
What it does
Whenever you cast an artifact spell, create a 1/1 colorless Thopter artifact creature token with flying.
1 generic mana blue mana, Sacrifice two artifacts: Draw a card.
"Industry without artistry is just a fancy way to fill the junkyard."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Sai, Master Thopterist was originally introduced in the 2018 Core Set, representing an iconic figure within the lore of Kaladesh, a plane defined by its intricate inventions and affinity for artifacts. The card was designed as a blue legendary creature that rewards players for casting artifact spells by generating thopter tokens, effectively acting as a synergy piece for deck archetypes focused on complex machinery and board presence.
This specific printing comes from the 2023 Commander Masters set, which curated popular and impactful cards from the game's history to support the commander format. The card features artwork by Miles Johnston, who utilized a clean, surreal aesthetic that emphasizes the character's focus and technical precision. The design remains a staple in blue artifact decks, valued for its dual ability to provide defensive bodies and draw additional cards.
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