Sai, Master Thopterist
~$0.30 low · ~$11.12 high
Blue. Legendary Creature — Human Artificer
Aetherdrift Commander #82 · Illustrated by Adam Paquette
Aetherdrift Commander #82 · Illustrated by Adam PaquetteWhat is Sai, Master Thopterist worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
Whenever you cast an artifact spell, create a 1/1 colorless Thopter artifact creature token with flying.
, Sacrifice two artifacts: Draw a card.
1/4
"Industry without artistry is just a fancy way to fill the junkyard."
Format legality
All 10 printings of Sai, Master Thopterist
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Etched foil | Cardmarket (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Foundations Commander fdc #5· 2026Borderlessmythic· Cardmarket €0.21 foil | mythic | No non-foil printing | $0.65 | No etched foil printing | €0.21 foil |
 Aetherdrift Commander drc #82· 2025rare· Cardmarket €0.33 | rare | $0.30 | No foil printing | No etched foil printing | €0.33 |
 Foundations Jumpstart j25 #63· 2024rare· Cardmarket €0.38 | rare | $0.42 | No foil printing | No etched foil printing | €0.38 |
 Commander Masters cmm #118· 2023rare· Cardmarket €0.44 · €1.21 foil | rare | $0.64 | $1.83 | No etched foil printing | €0.44€1.21 foil |
 Commander Masters cmm #494· 2023rare | rare | No non-foil printing | No foil printing | $11.12 | — |
 The Brothers' War Commander brc #93· 2022Retro Framerare· Cardmarket €0.76 | rare | $0.69 | No foil printing | No etched foil printing | €0.76 |
 Neon Dynasty Commander nec #97· 2022rare· Cardmarket €0.36 | rare | $0.63 | No foil printing | No etched foil printing | €0.36 |
 Core Set 2019 m19 #69· 2018rare· Cardmarket €0.53 · €2.54 foil | rare | $0.59 | $2.90 | No etched foil printing | €0.53€2.54 foil |
 Core Set 2019 Promos pm19 #69p· 2018Promorare· Cardmarket €1.98 · €4.42 foil | rare | $1.56 | $7.20 | No etched foil printing | €1.98€4.42 foil |
 Core Set 2019 Promos pm19 #69s· 2018Promorare· Cardmarket €2.73 foil | rare | No non-foil printing | $4.87 | No etched foil printing | €2.73 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2018
- Printings
- 10
- Mana value
- 3
- EDHREC rank
- #816 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artists
- Bryan Sola, Adam Paquette, Dai-XT
Rulings (1)
2018-07-13
Sai's triggered ability resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell is countered.
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