Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice (Commander) - Budget

Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice
Rank #2,230
36decks
Owain Roberts
Jun 19, 2026
Underrated Backup Precon Commanders
| Art by Wayne Reynolds  A Different Precon Perspective Hello, and welcome to a special article surrounding precons! This week, we're looking at (some of) the most underrated backup commanders we find in precons. Too often, these cards get overshadowed by the main option in a given precon. That said, there have been a few […]
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23%synergy
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13%synergy
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
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10%synergy
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10%synergy
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10%synergy
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8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
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8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
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7%synergy
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
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7%synergy
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22%synergy
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16%synergy
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7%synergy
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-7%synergy
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23%synergy
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-20%synergy
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19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
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2%synergy
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19%synergy
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-32%synergy
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7%synergy
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14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
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13%synergy
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-26%synergy
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11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
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11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
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8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
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8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
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8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
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8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Big Score
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-17%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
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6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
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1%synergy
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3%synergy
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-5%synergy
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3%synergy
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-8%synergy
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2%synergy
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26%synergy
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18%synergy
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14%synergy
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13%synergy
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11%synergy
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10%synergy
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8%synergy
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1%synergy
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5%synergy
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1%synergy
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5%synergy
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-20%synergy
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4%synergy
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-3%synergy
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5%synergy
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5%synergy
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3%synergy
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5%synergy
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1%synergy
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0%synergy
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35%synergy
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34%synergy
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33%synergy
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32%synergy
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30%synergy
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29%synergy
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27%synergy
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27%synergy
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29%synergy
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27%synergy
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22%synergy
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-6%synergy
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22%synergy
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19%synergy
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19%synergy
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19%synergy
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16%synergy
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17%synergy
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17%synergy
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15%synergy
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10%synergy
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14%synergy
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14%synergy
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14%synergy
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11%synergy
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14%synergy
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14%synergy
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14%synergy
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10%synergy
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10%synergy
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
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8%synergy
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
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7%synergy
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
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8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
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8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
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8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
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8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
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8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Jackdaw
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
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8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
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6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
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6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
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22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Efficient Construction
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
The Antiquities War
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
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8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Mirrormade
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
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6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
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5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
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5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
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5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
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5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
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5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
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5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Artificer Class
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Pia's Revolution
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
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22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
15%synergy
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17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
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14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
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11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
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8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
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32%synergy
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28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
18%synergy
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19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
9%synergy
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17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
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17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
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8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Mine
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Tower
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
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5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-44%synergy
HELIOS One
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
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5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
-24%synergy
Sol Ring
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
-28%synergy
Mind Stone
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
24%synergy
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44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Sky Diamond
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Hedron Archive
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Fire Diamond
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Worn Powerstone
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Midnight Clock
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-37%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Replicating Ring
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Conversion Apparatus
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Solar Transformer
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Star
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Coveted Jewel
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-24%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Locket
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Boommobile
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Cryptex
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Keyrune
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Patriar's Seal
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Vulshok Factory
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
-26%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
-0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
-0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
-31%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Shivan Reef
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-32%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-23%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-25%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Power Depot
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Ferrous Lake
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-15%synergy
Aether Hub
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Islet
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-18%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-35%synergy
Maestros Theater
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Highland Lake
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Molten Tributary
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Scene of the Crime
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-8%synergy