Thopter Marshal of the Drift
Stridehangar Automaton is a compact, policy driven commander piece for artifact decks that lean into token synergies. The Automaton reads plainly and does the work most token engines want: it buffs Thopters and upgrades any artifact token generation into a larger board presence. In practice the card turns incidental token creation into meaningful bodies that attack or block and benefit from anthem effects and sacrifice outlets.
The card plays well in Commander shells that focus on +1/+1 effects, anthem lines, or repeated token makers. Stridehangar Automaton is an efficient three mana tool that protects a slow clock with a 1 4 body and accelerates aerial presence by turning each artifact token trigger into an extra 1 1 flying Thopter while also granting existing Thopters a permanent +1/+1. Consider pairing it with repeatable token sources and tutors that find artifacts to maximize value. Add one to your list when you need a straightforward artifact captain for a Thopter plan.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {3}
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Card Type – Artifact Creature
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Subtypes – Construct
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Thopters you control get +1/+1. If one or more artifact tokens would be created under your control, those tokens plus an additional 1/1 colorless Thopter artifact creature token with flying are created instead.
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Power / Toughness – 1/4
