Sai, Master Thopterist
Legendary Creature — Human Artificer · Rare
Sai, Master Thopterist is currently worth about $0.34 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 2 collectors on RareWell hold 2 copies.
Whenever you cast an artifact spell, create a 1/1 colorless Thopter artifact creature token with flying. 1U, Sacrifice two artifacts: Draw a card.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 3
- Color identity
- U
- Type line
- Legendary Creature — Human Artificer
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2018
- Artist
- Adam Paquette
- P/T
- 1/4
Playability
#813 most-played card on EDHREC — Widely played
Popularity data from EDHREC
Rulings
Sai's triggered ability resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell is countered.
— wotc, 2018-07-13
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commander Masters | 494 | Rare | — | $10.24 |
| Core Set 2019 Promos | 69s | Rare | — | $4.49 |
| Core Set 2019 Promos | 69p | Rare | $1.54 | $6.50 |
| The Brothers' War Commander | 93 | Rare | $0.81 | — |
| Neon Dynasty Commander | 97 | Rare | $0.59 | — |
| Commander Masters | 118 | Rare | $0.55 | $1.58 |
| Core Set 2019 | 69 | Rare | $0.51 | $3.84 |
| Foundations Jumpstart | 63 | Rare | $0.38 | — |
| Aetherdrift Commander | 82 | Rare | $0.34 | — |
Price intelligence
Commander Masters #494 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | etched | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $10.24 | 2026-08-07 |
Price trend · 90 days
etched
$9.58 – $10.24 · Scryfall estimate
Collectors with this card
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Frequently asked
How much is Sai, Master Thopterist worth?
Sai, Master Thopterist is currently worth about $0.34 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.34 to $10.24 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Sai, Master Thopterist printed in?
Sai, Master Thopterist has been printed in 7 sets, including Core Set 2019, Neon Dynasty Commander, Core Set 2019 Promos, The Brothers' War Commander, Foundations Jumpstart, Commander Masters, and more.
Can I buy Sai, Master Thopterist on RareWell?
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Is Sai, Master Thopterist legal in Commander?
Yes — Sai, Master Thopterist is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Sai, Master Thopterist legal in Modern?
Yes — Sai, Master Thopterist is legal in Modern.
Is Sai, Master Thopterist on the Reserved List?
No — Sai, Master Thopterist is not on the Reserved List.
Are there official rulings for Sai, Master Thopterist?
Yes — Sai, Master Thopterist has 1 official ruling from Wizards of the Coast.
Printed in: Core Set 2019 · Neon Dynasty Commander · Core Set 2019 Promos · The Brothers' War Commander · Foundations Jumpstart · Commander Masters · Aetherdrift Commander
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