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Sai, Master Thopterist is a rare Legendary Creature — Human Artificer from CMM (CMM) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.5 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Sai, Master Thopterist MTG card

Sai, Master Thopterist

Legendary Creature — Human Artificer

Card Text

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.

"Industry without artistry is just a fancy way to fill the junkyard."

Card Stats

1/4 rare CMC: 3.0 CMM CMM 🎨 Adam Paquette

Market Prices

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$0.50
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$1.39
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$0.69
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$2.49
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€0.52
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€1.18
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (9 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sai, Master Thopterist? Basics

Sai, Master Thopterist is a Legendary Creature — Human Artificer card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "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."

How much mana does Sai, Master Thopterist cost to cast? Basics

Sai, Master Thopterist has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Sai, Master Thopterist's mana cost of {2}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Sai, Master Thopterist has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Sai, Master Thopterist's current oracle text is: "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."

What is the current price of Sai, Master Thopterist? Pricing

The current market price for Sai, Master Thopterist is approximately $0.5 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.39 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.52 EUR.

Where can I buy Sai, Master Thopterist? Pricing

You can purchase Sai, Master Thopterist from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Sai, Master Thopterist normal: $0.5 | foil: $1.39

Is Sai, Master Thopterist legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sai, Master Thopterist in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Sai, Master Thopterist legal in Modern? Legality

Sai, Master Thopterist is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Sai, Master Thopterist legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sai, Master Thopterist is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Sai, Master Thopterist legal in Pioneer? Legality

Sai, Master Thopterist is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Sai, Master Thopterist legal in Legacy? Legality

Sai, Master Thopterist is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Sai, Master Thopterist legal in Vintage? Legality

Sai, Master Thopterist is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Sai, Master Thopterist legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sai, Master Thopterist in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Sai, Master Thopterist from? Details

This printing of Sai, Master Thopterist is from CMM (CMM), with collector number 118.

Sai, Master Thopterist may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sai, Master Thopterist's rarity? Details

Sai, Master Thopterist is a rare card in CMM.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Sai, Master Thopterist? Details

Sai, Master Thopterist was illustrated by Adam Paquette.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Sai, Master Thopterist's power and toughness? Details

Sai, Master Thopterist is a 1/4 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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