Terra Branford (Commander) - Optimized Artifacts

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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
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
April O'Neil, Human Element
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Mirrorform
2.7%inclusion3 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Fugitive Droid
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
2.2%inclusion2 decks91 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Unwinding Clock
72%inclusion248 decks343 decks
60%synergy
Seat of the Synod
73%inclusion249 decks343 decks
54%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
73%inclusion249 decks343 decks
53%synergy
Winter Orb
55%inclusion190 decks343 decks
51%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
68%inclusion233 decks343 decks
51%synergy
Fabricate
72%inclusion246 decks343 decks
50%synergy
Isochron Scepter
67%inclusion230 decks343 decks
50%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
62%inclusion214 decks343 decks
47%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
58%inclusion198 decks343 decks
46%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
55%inclusion188 decks343 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Sapphire Medallion
75%inclusion258 decks343 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
75%inclusion256 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
62%inclusion211 decks343 decks
37%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
57%inclusion195 decks343 decks
45%synergy
Foundry Inspector
57%inclusion194 decks343 decks
42%synergy
Whir of Invention
56%inclusion192 decks343 decks
43%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
55%inclusion189 decks343 decks
45%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
52%inclusion180 decks343 decks
44%synergy
Mystic Forge
52%inclusion179 decks343 decks
43%synergy
Mana Drain
52%inclusion178 decks343 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
64%inclusion218 decks343 decks
31%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
61%inclusion209 decks343 decks
28%synergy
Mystical Tutor
55%inclusion187 decks343 decks
32%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
46%inclusion158 decks343 decks
23%synergy
Force of Will
45%inclusion156 decks343 decks
29%synergy
The One Ring
43%inclusion147 decks343 decks
30%synergy
Mana Vault
40%inclusion137 decks343 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
34%inclusion117 decks343 decks
22%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
34%inclusion115 decks343 decks
23%synergy
Chrome Mox
31%inclusion106 decks343 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
The Reality Chip
51%inclusion174 decks343 decks
38%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
46%inclusion157 decks343 decks
34%synergy
Spellskite
45%inclusion154 decks343 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
44%inclusion152 decks343 decks
25%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
43%inclusion149 decks343 decks
33%synergy
Ornithopter
40%inclusion136 decks343 decks
31%synergy
Displacer Kitten
32%inclusion110 decks343 decks
22%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
31%inclusion105 decks343 decks
25%synergy
Trinket Mage
29%inclusion100 decks343 decks
20%synergy
Tribute Mage
29%inclusion98 decks343 decks
21%synergy
Thought Monitor
27%inclusion94 decks343 decks
17%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
27%inclusion93 decks343 decks
19%synergy
Walking Ballista
27%inclusion92 decks343 decks
22%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
23%inclusion80 decks343 decks
17%synergy
Trophy Mage
20%inclusion70 decks343 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion66 decks343 decks
-3%synergy
Shimmer Myr
19%inclusion65 decks343 decks
13%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
19%inclusion64 decks343 decks
14%synergy
Master Transmuter
18%inclusion63 decks343 decks
14%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
16%inclusion56 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
16%inclusion54 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
16%inclusion54 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion50 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
15%inclusion50 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Memnarch
14%inclusion49 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
13%inclusion46 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
13%inclusion45 decks343 decks
11%synergy
Memnite
13%inclusion44 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
13%inclusion43 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Scrap Trawler
12%inclusion42 decks343 decks
8%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
12%inclusion20 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
12%inclusion40 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
11%inclusion39 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
11%inclusion39 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Steel Overseer
11%inclusion38 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
11%inclusion38 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Grand Architect
11%inclusion37 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
11%inclusion27 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Master of Etherium
10%inclusion36 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
10%inclusion36 decks343 decks
0%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
10%inclusion35 decks343 decks
-2%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
10%inclusion35 decks343 decks
-9%synergy
Myr Retriever
10%inclusion35 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion34 decks343 decks
-5%synergy
Spellseeker
10%inclusion33 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Metalworker
10%inclusion33 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
10%inclusion33 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Pili-Pala
9.3%inclusion32 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
8.2%inclusion28 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
51%inclusion176 decks343 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion170 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
42%inclusion144 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
39%inclusion135 decks343 decks
24%synergy
Pongify
36%inclusion123 decks343 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Negation
34%inclusion116 decks343 decks
19%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion108 decks343 decks
-6%synergy
Pact of Negation
29%inclusion101 decks343 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion95 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
27%inclusion93 decks343 decks
-7%synergy
Flusterstorm
25%inclusion86 decks343 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion86 decks343 decks
-11%synergy
Scour for Scrap
22%inclusion54 decks246 decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion63 decks343 decks
-9%synergy
Narset's Reversal
17%inclusion57 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Mental Misstep
16%inclusion55 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Resculpt
16%inclusion54 decks343 decks
-2%synergy
High Tide
15%inclusion50 decks343 decks
-30%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion48 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion46 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Dispel
13%inclusion44 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion44 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Mana Leak
12%inclusion40 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Chain of Vapor
11%inclusion37 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Desynchronization
11%inclusion37 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion35 decks343 decks
-20%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
10%inclusion35 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
10%inclusion35 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Command
10%inclusion33 decks343 decks
-2%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
9.0%inclusion31 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Nexus of Fate
9.0%inclusion31 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Opt
9.0%inclusion31 decks343 decks
-16%synergy
Snap
8.5%inclusion29 decks343 decks
-10%synergy
Archmage's Charm
8.2%inclusion28 decks343 decks
-9%synergy
Misdirection
8.2%inclusion28 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
7.9%inclusion27 decks343 decks
-2%synergy
Miscast
7.9%inclusion27 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
7.6%inclusion26 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
7.3%inclusion25 decks343 decks
-22%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
-5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
6.1%inclusion21 decks342 decks
0%synergy
Machine Over Matter
5.8%inclusion20 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Denial
5.8%inclusion20 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Command
5.5%inclusion19 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Commandeer
5.2%inclusion18 decks343 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Reshape
42%inclusion145 decks343 decks
35%synergy
Ponder
32%inclusion111 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Windfall
27%inclusion94 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Thoughtcast
27%inclusion93 decks343 decks
18%synergy
Solve the Equation
23%inclusion78 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Merchant Scroll
23%inclusion78 decks343 decks
14%synergy
Preordain
19%inclusion64 decks343 decks
-5%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
17%inclusion60 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion45 decks343 decks
-2%synergy
Transmute Artifact
9.3%inclusion32 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Polymorph
8.2%inclusion28 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
7.3%inclusion25 decks343 decks
3%synergy
March of Progress
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
5%synergy
One with the Machine
5.8%inclusion20 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Time Stretch
5.2%inclusion18 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Howling Mine
49%inclusion168 decks343 decks
42%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
43%inclusion149 decks343 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion141 decks343 decks
15%synergy
Static Orb
40%inclusion136 decks343 decks
36%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
38%inclusion132 decks343 decks
30%synergy
Manifold Key
37%inclusion128 decks343 decks
30%synergy
Welding Jar
37%inclusion126 decks343 decks
31%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
31%inclusion107 decks343 decks
26%synergy
Voltaic Key
29%inclusion99 decks343 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion98 decks343 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Bauble
25%inclusion86 decks343 decks
20%synergy
Cloud Key
24%inclusion82 decks343 decks
17%synergy
Spellbook
23%inclusion79 decks343 decks
16%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
23%inclusion57 decks253 decks
15%synergy
Codex Shredder
22%inclusion77 decks343 decks
17%synergy
Sculpting Steel
22%inclusion76 decks343 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Forge
22%inclusion75 decks343 decks
17%synergy
Trinisphere
21%inclusion71 decks343 decks
19%synergy
Winter Moon
18%inclusion61 decks343 decks
13%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
17%inclusion59 decks343 decks
13%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
15%inclusion53 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
15%inclusion52 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Pithing Needle
14%inclusion48 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
14%inclusion47 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Forsaken Monument
13%inclusion46 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
13%inclusion45 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
12%inclusion42 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Repurposing Bay
12%inclusion41 decks340 decks
8%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
11%inclusion38 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Storage Matrix
10%inclusion34 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Relic
9.3%inclusion32 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Moonsilver Key
9.3%inclusion32 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Proteus Staff
8.5%inclusion29 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Insight Engine
7.9%inclusion20 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Staff of Domination
7.9%inclusion27 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
7.9%inclusion27 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Torpor Orb
7.6%inclusion26 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.0%inclusion24 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.0%inclusion24 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Crawlspace
6.7%inclusion23 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
6.7%inclusion23 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Clock of Omens
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Semblance Anvil
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Prized Statue
6.1%inclusion21 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Stone of Erech
6.1%inclusion21 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Witching Well
6.1%inclusion21 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Cryogen Relic
6.0%inclusion15 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
5.8%inclusion20 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Expedition Map
5.8%inclusion20 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
48%inclusion165 decks343 decks
21%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
24%inclusion82 decks343 decks
16%synergy
Efficient Construction
24%inclusion81 decks343 decks
17%synergy
Back to Basics
23%inclusion79 decks343 decks
16%synergy
Mechanized Production
21%inclusion72 decks343 decks
14%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
21%inclusion71 decks343 decks
16%synergy
Training Grounds
18%inclusion61 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion51 decks343 decks
-16%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
15%inclusion50 decks340 decks
7%synergy
Copy Artifact
14%inclusion47 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Power Artifact
11%inclusion39 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Mirrormade
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Counterbalance
6.1%inclusion21 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Artificer Class
6.1%inclusion21 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Omniscience
6.1%inclusion21 decks343 decks
-3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.5%inclusion19 decks343 decks
-4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.2%inclusion18 decks343 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
45%inclusion155 decks343 decks
36%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
22%inclusion61 decks272 decks
16%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
21%inclusion72 decks343 decks
18%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
14%inclusion48 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
14%inclusion44 decks319 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
10%inclusion35 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
8.2%inclusion28 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
7.9%inclusion27 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
5.8%inclusion20 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
63%inclusion216 decks343 decks
44%synergy
Urza's Saga
59%inclusion202 decks343 decks
42%synergy
Inventors' Fair
58%inclusion199 decks343 decks
45%synergy
Buried Ruin
47%inclusion161 decks343 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion157 decks343 decks
-11%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
39%inclusion100 decks255 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
38%inclusion130 decks343 decks
-12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion129 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Tower
34%inclusion118 decks343 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Mine
34%inclusion118 decks343 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
34%inclusion118 decks343 decks
30%synergy
Archway of Innovation
34%inclusion117 decks343 decks
23%synergy
Tolaria West
19%inclusion65 decks343 decks
13%synergy
Fomori Vault
17%inclusion60 decks343 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Vault
17%inclusion58 decks343 decks
14%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
16%inclusion54 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
15%inclusion52 decks343 decks
6%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion51 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Workshop
12%inclusion40 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion40 decks343 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Vantress
11%inclusion37 decks343 decks
-8%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion35 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Vein
9.3%inclusion32 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.8%inclusion28 decks318 decks
0%synergy
Blast Zone
8.7%inclusion30 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
8.2%inclusion28 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
7.9%inclusion27 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Rivendell
7.3%inclusion25 decks343 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Factory
7.0%inclusion24 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
6.1%inclusion21 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
5.8%inclusion20 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Agna Qel'a
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
-2%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.2%inclusion18 decks343 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion334 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Basalt Monolith
65%inclusion223 decks343 decks
55%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion221 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
60%inclusion205 decks343 decks
44%synergy
Lotus Petal
48%inclusion166 decks343 decks
36%synergy
Thought Vessel
46%inclusion159 decks343 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
38%inclusion132 decks343 decks
29%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion109 decks343 decks
-4%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
20%inclusion69 decks343 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion69 decks343 decks
0%synergy
Grim Monolith
19%inclusion66 decks343 decks
14%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion58 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion51 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
15%inclusion50 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion42 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
11%inclusion39 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion38 decks343 decks
-9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion36 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.7%inclusion23 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
5.8%inclusion20 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
88%inclusion303 decks343 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion95 decks343 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
19%inclusion66 decks343 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Cave
17%inclusion58 decks343 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion58 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion57 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion57 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion57 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
15%inclusion52 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion50 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion45 decks343 decks
-2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion43 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion38 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.5%inclusion29 decks343 decks
-17%synergy
Command Tower
7.3%inclusion25 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Power Depot
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.8%inclusion20 decks343 decks
1%synergy