Terra Branford (Commander) - Core

Original Name:

Urza, Lord High ArtificerUrza, Lord High Artificer

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Ezra Sassaman
Mar 12, 2026
Fun Alternatives for the Top Ten Saltiest Commanders
Is your playgroup tired of your Tergrid deck? (Can't blame them.) Then check out this list of replacements for the saltiest commanders.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Sewer-veillance Cam
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Fugitive Droid
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Donatello, Way with Machines
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sai, Master Thopterist
67%inclusion68 decks102 decks
55%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
61%inclusion62 decks102 decks
44%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
55%inclusion56 decks102 decks
43%synergy
Foundry Inspector
57%inclusion58 decks102 decks
43%synergy
Seat of the Synod
61%inclusion62 decks102 decks
42%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
50%inclusion51 decks102 decks
40%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
50%inclusion51 decks102 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Forge
48%inclusion49 decks102 decks
38%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
48%inclusion49 decks102 decks
37%synergy
Ornithopter
45%inclusion46 decks102 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
54%inclusion55 decks102 decks
-12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
46%inclusion47 decks102 decks
-13%synergy
Unwinding Clock
45%inclusion46 decks102 decks
33%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
42%inclusion43 decks102 decks
34%synergy
Thought Monitor
40%inclusion41 decks102 decks
30%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
38%inclusion39 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion38 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Negate
36%inclusion37 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
The Reality Chip
36%inclusion37 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Scour for Scrap
35%inclusion32 decks91 decks
28%synergy
Creatures
Master of Etherium
34%inclusion35 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
34%inclusion35 decks102 decks
26%synergy
Shimmer Myr
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Steel Overseer
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Spellskite
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Displacer Kitten
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Master Transmuter
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Whirler Rogue
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Trinket Mage
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Silver Myr
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Trophy Mage
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Tribute Mage
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Rook Turret
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Walking Ballista
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Myr Retriever
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Memnarch
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Memnite
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
-8%synergy
Hangarback Walker
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Steel Hellkite
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Research Thief
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Grand Architect
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Whir of Invention
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Brainstorm
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
-19%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
-8%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
-17%synergy
Pongify
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
-23%synergy
Essence Flux
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Resculpt
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
-19%synergy
Archmage's Charm
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
-11%synergy
Desynchronization
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
-17%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Command
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
-10%synergy
Access Denied
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Cryptic Command
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
-20%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Machine Over Matter
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Planar Incision
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Opt
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
-15%synergy
Blur
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Siren's Ruse
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Spell Swindle
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
6%synergy
High Tide
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-35%synergy
Retraction Helix
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Displace
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Stern Lesson
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Masterful Replication
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Narset's Reversal
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Desculpting Blast
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Banishing Knack
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Leak
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Fabricate
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
11%synergy
One with the Machine
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Ponder
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
-11%synergy
Reshape
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
12%synergy
March of Progress
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Preordain
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
-11%synergy
Windfall
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-15%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-8%synergy
Splash Portal
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Replication
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Season of Weaving
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Reverse Engineer
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tormod's Crypt
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Sculpting Steel
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Manifold Key
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Welding Jar
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Howling Mine
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Cloud Key
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Repurposing Bay
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Voltaic Key
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Spellbook
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Forge
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Isochron Scepter
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Bauble
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Panharmonicon
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Forsaken Monument
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Nettlecyst
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Codex Shredder
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Cryogen Relic
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Clock of Omens
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Mirrorworks
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Sword of the Animist
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Moonsilver Key
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Pithing Needle
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Semblance Anvil
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
6%synergy
The Key to the Vault
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Storage Matrix
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Lithoform Engine
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Relic
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Witching Well
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Efficient Construction
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
26%synergy
Mechanized Production
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
-8%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
-14%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Training Grounds
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Artificer Class
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Copy Artifact
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Witness Protection
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
1%synergy
One with the Multiverse
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
3%synergy
The Antiquities War
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormade
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
-24%synergy
Academy Ruins
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Inventors' Fair
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Archway of Innovation
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Tower
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Mine
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
-34%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Fomori Vault
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
-12%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Treasure Vault
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Tolaria West
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Starforge
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Workshop
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Factory
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-13%synergy
Agna Qel'a
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion86 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion61 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
41%inclusion42 decks102 decks
25%synergy
Thought Vessel
36%inclusion37 decks102 decks
-15%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Thran Dynamo
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
-12%synergy
Hedron Archive
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
4%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-12%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
93%inclusion95 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Cave
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
-10%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-8%synergy