What is the best cheap budget alternative to Super Secret Tech?

The top vector-matched budget alternative to Super Secret Tech is Thorn of Amethyst ($1.24), offering a 86% functional match while saving $28.16.

How can I replace Super Secret Tech in MTG Commander on a budget?

You can replace Super Secret Tech ($29.40) in EDH by swapping in lower-cost cards that share key Scryfall oracle tags like #alliteration, #card-style-matters, #power-boost-to-all and identical color identity (Colorless).

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Best Colorless budget alternatives to Super Secret Tech

Automated Vector Analysis• 5 min read•Updated August 3, 2026

Super Secret Tech

$29.40 Market

Card Breakdown: Super Secret Tech (Artifact) is a high-demand MTG card. At $29.40, budget-conscious players can leverage vector embedding similarity to achieve similar game actions for under $5.00.

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Top Vector-Ranked Budget Swaps

#1 Best Swap

Thorn of Amethyst

(Artifact)

$1.24

86% Vector Match

Noncreature spells cost {1} more to cast.

Vector Synergy Breakdown

Matches Super Secret Tech's Artifact card type and costs 1 less mana to cast (2 MV vs 3 MV). Overlaps on functional mechanics including #symmetrical.

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#2 Best Swap

Feroz's Ban

(Artifact)

$0.45

83% Vector Match

Creature spells cost {2} more to cast.

Vector Synergy Breakdown

Matches Super Secret Tech's Artifact card type and costs 3 more mana to cast (6 MV). Overlaps on functional mechanics including #symmetrical.

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#3 Best Swap

Long-Forgotten Gohei

(Artifact)

$0.28

82% Vector Match

Arcane spells you cast cost {1} less to cast. Spirit creatures you control get +1/+1.

Vector Synergy Breakdown

Matches Super Secret Tech's Artifact card type and shares the exact same mana value (3 MV). Overlaps on functional mechanics including #power-boost-to-all, #toughness-boost-to-all.

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#4 Best Swap

Vanquisher's Banner

(Artifact)

$4.79

81% Vector Match

As this artifact enters, choose a creature type. Creatures you control of the chosen type get +1/+1. Whenever you cast a creature spell of the chosen type, draw a card.

Vector Synergy Breakdown

Matches Super Secret Tech's Artifact card type and costs 2 more mana to cast (5 MV). Overlaps on functional mechanics including #power-boost-to-all, #toughness-boost-to-all.

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