Terra Branford (Commander) - Optimized Control

Original Name:

Urza, Lord High ArtificerUrza, Lord High Artificer

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DougY
Dec 12, 2025
Way-Too-Early Top 10 Cards of 2026
We've already seen a ton of new cards coming from 2026 Magic sets, so let's sign off on 2025 by looking at the best cards from the future.
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The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
3.8%inclusion2 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dramatic Reversal
83%inclusion72 decks87 decks
63%synergy
Unwinding Clock
75%inclusion65 decks87 decks
63%synergy
Winter Orb
64%inclusion56 decks87 decks
60%synergy
Isochron Scepter
77%inclusion67 decks87 decks
59%synergy
Seat of the Synod
75%inclusion65 decks87 decks
57%synergy
Fabricate
76%inclusion66 decks87 decks
54%synergy
Inventors' Fair
67%inclusion58 decks87 decks
54%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
69%inclusion60 decks87 decks
52%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
67%inclusion58 decks87 decks
51%synergy
Static Orb
54%inclusion47 decks87 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
78%inclusion68 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
78%inclusion68 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
74%inclusion64 decks87 decks
49%synergy
Whir of Invention
61%inclusion53 decks87 decks
48%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
59%inclusion51 decks87 decks
49%synergy
Mana Drain
59%inclusion51 decks87 decks
32%synergy
The Reality Chip
59%inclusion51 decks87 decks
46%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
56%inclusion49 decks87 decks
47%synergy
Swan Song
56%inclusion49 decks87 decks
30%synergy
Howling Mine
56%inclusion49 decks87 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
76%inclusion66 decks87 decks
43%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
72%inclusion63 decks87 decks
38%synergy
Mystical Tutor
61%inclusion53 decks87 decks
37%synergy
Force of Will
57%inclusion50 decks87 decks
40%synergy
The One Ring
54%inclusion47 decks87 decks
41%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
49%inclusion43 decks87 decks
26%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
48%inclusion42 decks87 decks
37%synergy
Mana Vault
43%inclusion37 decks87 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Tomb
40%inclusion35 decks87 decks
28%synergy
Chrome Mox
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Creatures
Sai, Master Thopterist
53%inclusion46 decks87 decks
41%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
53%inclusion46 decks87 decks
43%synergy
Foundry Inspector
52%inclusion45 decks87 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
43%inclusion37 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Ornithopter
43%inclusion37 decks87 decks
34%synergy
Displacer Kitten
39%inclusion34 decks87 decks
29%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
38%inclusion33 decks87 decks
28%synergy
Spellskite
38%inclusion33 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Thought Monitor
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Trinket Mage
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Tribute Mage
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Walking Ballista
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Shimmer Myr
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Trophy Mage
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
-6%synergy
Grand Architect
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Memnarch
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Pili-Pala
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Memnite
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
-6%synergy
Master Transmuter
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Myr Retriever
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Scrap Trawler
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Master of Etherium
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Gilded Drake
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Metalworker
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Palladium Myr
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Muddle the Mixture
52%inclusion45 decks87 decks
36%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
52%inclusion45 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Force of Negation
49%inclusion43 decks87 decks
34%synergy
Brainstorm
43%inclusion37 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Pongify
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Negate
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Flusterstorm
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Pact of Negation
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Mana Leak
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Strix Serenade
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Spell Pierce
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Mental Misstep
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Narset's Reversal
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Dispel
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
-10%synergy
Opt
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
-8%synergy
Scour for Scrap
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Resculpt
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Chain of Vapor
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Nexus of Fate
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Miscast
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
-19%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Misdirection
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
6%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Spell Swindle
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Snap
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-10%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Denial
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Capsize
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-22%synergy
High Tide
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-37%synergy
Spider-Sense
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Cyber Conversion
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Machine Over Matter
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Essence Flux
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Tale's End
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Cryptic Command
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-6%synergy
Commandeer
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Stifle
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Reshape
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
30%synergy
Windfall
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Solve the Equation
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Merchant Scroll
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Thoughtcast
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Preordain
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Transmute Artifact
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Polymorph
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Time Stretch
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Timetwister
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Expropriate
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
43%inclusion37 decks87 decks
33%synergy
Manifold Key
40%inclusion35 decks87 decks
33%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
40%inclusion35 decks87 decks
32%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
39%inclusion34 decks87 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Welding Jar
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
28%synergy
Codex Shredder
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Voltaic Key
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Trinisphere
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
26%synergy
Winter Moon
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Cloud Key
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Spellbook
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Bauble
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Forge
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Pithing Needle
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Moonsilver Key
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Sculpting Steel
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Storage Matrix
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Repurposing Bay
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Relic
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Torpor Orb
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Insight Engine
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Forsaken Monument
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Scroll Rack
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Prized Statue
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Expedition Map
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Proteus Staff
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Witching Well
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Staff of Domination
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Nettlecyst
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Crawlspace
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Semblance Anvil
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Plate
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
54%inclusion47 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Back to Basics
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
28%synergy
Propaganda
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
-7%synergy
Efficient Construction
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Mechanized Production
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Training Grounds
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Power Artifact
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Counterbalance
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Copy Artifact
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Mirrormade
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Stasis
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
43%inclusion37 decks87 decks
33%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
66%inclusion57 decks87 decks
47%synergy
Urza's Saga
61%inclusion53 decks87 decks
44%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
52%inclusion45 decks87 decks
40%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
48%inclusion42 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Buried Ruin
45%inclusion39 decks87 decks
33%synergy
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
-15%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
38%inclusion33 decks87 decks
-13%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Tower
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Mine
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
30%synergy
Archway of Innovation
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
20%synergy
War Room
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Vault
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Tolaria West
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Workshop
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Fomori Vault
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Castle Vantress
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
-7%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Blast Zone
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Factory
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-9%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-8%synergy
Rivendell
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-6%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion85 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion62 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
67%inclusion58 decks87 decks
56%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
55%inclusion48 decks87 decks
39%synergy
Lotus Petal
55%inclusion48 decks87 decks
43%synergy
Thought Vessel
46%inclusion40 decks87 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
46%inclusion40 decks87 decks
36%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Grim Monolith
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Thran Dynamo
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
-9%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-16%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
87%inclusion76 decks87 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
0%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Cave
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-20%synergy