Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice (Commander) - Upgraded

Owain Roberts
Jun 19, 2026
Underrated Backup Precon Commanders
These legends might have been second-fiddle in their own precons, but that doesn't mean they're all forgettable; in fact, some are the best!
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Valeria Richards, Precocious
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Echo, Perceptive Prodigy
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Arc Reactor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Traumatic Critique
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Inventors' Fair
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
74%synergy
Academy Ruins
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
74%synergy
Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
74%synergy
Seat of the Synod
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
74%synergy
Whir of Invention
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
74%synergy
Great Furnace
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
74%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
73%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
73%synergy
Fabricate
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Solemn Simulacrum
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Chaos Warp
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Blasphemous Act
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Unwinding Clock
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Goblin Welder
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Sculpting Steel
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Goblin Engineer
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Rhystic Study
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Gamble
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Thought Monitor
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Trinket Mage
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Bosh, Iron Golem
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Cityscape Leveler
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
41%synergy
The Reality Chip
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Farid, Enterprising Salvager
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Scrap Trawler
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Foundry Inspector
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Master Transmuter
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Burnished Hart
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Myr Retriever
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Meteor Golem
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Tribute Mage
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Shimmer Myr
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Treasure Mage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Memnarch
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Metalworker
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Chief Engineer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Trophy Mage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Master of Etherium
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Karn, Silver Golem
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Transit Mage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Coretapper
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Clever Impersonator
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Kelpie Guide
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Auton Soldier
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Reality Shift
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
-0%synergy
Scour for Scrap
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Masterful Replication
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Spell Swindle
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Confirm Suspicions
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
32%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Drain
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-32%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-33%synergy
Desynchronization
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Resculpt
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Capsize
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Scrap Mastery
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Trash for Treasure
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Reshape
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Thoughtcast
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Saheeli's Directive
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Transmute Artifact
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Devastation Tide
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Reckless Handling
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-31%synergy
Shape Anew
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
All Is Dust
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-27%synergy
One with the Machine
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Echo Storm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Anzrag's Rampage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Millennium Calendar
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Clock of Omens
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Urza's Bauble
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Pyrite Spellbomb
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Salvaging Station
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Welding Jar
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Witching Well
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Mindslaver
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Territory Forge
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Dino DNA
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Voltaic Key
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Lithoform Engine
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Forge
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Manifold Key
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Planar Bridge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Brainstone
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Insight Engine
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Mirrorworks
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Wand
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Forge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Crawlspace
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Vexing Bauble
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Trading Post
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Prototype Portal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Dragonspark Reactor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Energy Chamber
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Staff of Domination
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Repurposing Bay
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Artificer's Intuition
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Storm the Vault
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Copy Artifact
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Artificer Class
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Mechanized Production
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Does Machines
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Pia's Revolution
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Daretti, Scrap Savant
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Saheeli, the Gifted
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Dack Fayden
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-0%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Archway of Innovation
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Saga
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Blast Zone
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Tolaria West
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Strip Mine
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Treasure Vault
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-33%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Urza's Tower
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fomori Vault
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Mine
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Signet
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Fellwar Stone
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Gilded Lotus
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Thought Vessel
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Mox Opal
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Hedron Archive
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Basalt Monolith
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Vexing Puzzlebox
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Island
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Sulfur Falls
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Steam Vents
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Training Center
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
22%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Spire of Industry
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Fiery Islet
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Thundering Falls
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Turbulent Springs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Ferrous Lake
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Volcanic Island
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Volatile Fjord
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Prismari Campus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy