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Sai, Master Thopterist Aetherdrift Commander MTG card
DRC #82 · Art by Adam Paquette
DRC set symbol, RareAetherdrift Commander#82Rare

Sai, Master Thopterist

Legendary Creature · Human Artificer
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · DRC #82 nonfoil
$0.35 +6.1% +$0.02, 7 days
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+2.9%
EDHREC rank
#801 Up 19 in 30 days

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Sai, Master Thopterist Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.35, up 6.1% over 7 days, up 2.9% over 30 days, down 5.4% over 90 days.

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Sai, Master Thopterist Printings & Prices

Sai, Master Thopterist has 10 tracked printings across 8 sets, in foil, nonfoil and etched finishes, including borderless, inverted, promo pack and prerelease treatments.

DRC set symbol, RareDRC #82
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J25 set symbol, RareJ25 #63
M19 set symbol, RareM19 #69
CMM set symbol, RareCMM #118
NEC set symbol, RareNEC #97
FDC set symbol, MythicFDC #5
Borderless
BRC set symbol, RareBRC #93
Retro Frame
PM19 set symbol, RarePM19 #69p
Promo Pack
PM19 set symbol, RarePM19 #69s
PrereleaseDate-stamped
CMM set symbol, RareCMM #494
Inverted

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Sai, Master Thopterist Rules Text & Legality

Sai, Master Thopterist

Whenever you cast an artifact spell, create a 1/1 colorless Thopter artifact creature token with flying.

{1}{U}, Sacrifice two artifacts: Draw a card.

Some artisans spend their entire lives in pursuit of that one perfect creation.

Sai, Master Thopterist is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.

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Sai, Master Thopterist Rulings

  • Jul 13, 2018

    Sai's triggered ability resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell is countered.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Sai, Master Thopterist has been reprinted 12 times. The Aetherdrift Commander reprint cut the price 31% in 30 days.

  • Jul 13, 2018PM19 set symbol, RareCore Set 2019 Promos · Prerelease, foilPM19 #69s
  • Jul 13, 2018PM19 set symbol, RareCore Set 2019 Promos · Promo PackPM19 #69p
  • Jul 13, 2018PM19 set symbol, RareCore Set 2019 Promos · Promo Pack, foilPM19 #69p
  • Feb 18, 2022NEC set symbol, RareNeon Dynasty CommanderNEC #97
  • Nov 18, 2022BRC set symbol, RareThe Brothers' War CommanderBRC #93
  • Aug 4, 2023CMM set symbol, RareCommander MastersCMM #118
  • Aug 4, 2023CMM set symbol, RareCommander Masters · foilCMM #118
  • Aug 4, 2023CMM set symbol, RareCommander Masters · Inverted, etchedCMM #494
  • Nov 15, 2024J25 set symbol, RareFoundations JumpstartJ25 #63
  • Feb 14, 2025DRC set symbol, RareAetherdrift CommanderDRC #82

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Sai, Master Thopterist in Commander

Sai, Master Thopterist is the #801 most-played card on EDHREC, up 19 places over the last 30 days.

#801 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 19 in 30 days

Sai, Master Thopterist FAQ

How much is Sai, Master Thopterist worth?

Sai, Master Thopterist is worth about $0.35 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Sai, Master Thopterist legal in Commander?

Yes. Sai, Master Thopterist is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.

Has Sai, Master Thopterist been reprinted?

Yes. Sai, Master Thopterist has been reprinted 12 times, with 10 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Sai, Master Thopterist cheap?

Sai, Master Thopterist trades at about $0.35; 12 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Sai, Master Thopterist?

Cards that fill a similar role include Efficient Construction, Thopter Spy Network, Urza, Lord High Artificer.