Terra Branford (Commander) - Expensive Optimized Control

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Urza, Lord High ArtificerUrza, Lord High Artificer

Cooper Gottfried
Mar 23, 2026
The Top 40 Four-Mana Commanders
This list of the top 40 four-mana commanders is full of many of the best commanders out there. How many of these have you played against?
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Emeritus of Ideation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Unwinding Clock
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
80%synergy
Winter Orb
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
77%synergy
Force of Negation
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
76%synergy
Static Orb
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Manifold Key
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Urza's Saga
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Isochron Scepter
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Whir of Invention
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Sapphire Medallion
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Mana Drain
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
59%synergy
Fabricate
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
58%synergy
The Reality Chip
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Voltaic Key
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
60%synergy
Mana Vault
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
81%synergy
The One Ring
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Force of Will
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
61%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Chrome Mox
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
74%synergy
Mox Diamond
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
78%synergy
Grim Monolith
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
70%synergy
Ancient Tomb
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Creatures
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Spellskite
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Foundry Inspector
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Displacer Kitten
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Ornithopter
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Thought Monitor
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Phantasmal Image
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Battered Golem
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Drake
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Metalworker
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Painter's Servant
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Master Transmuter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Shimmer Myr
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Trinket Mage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Palinchron
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Trophy Mage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Silent Arbiter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Spellseeker
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Walking Ballista
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Whirler Rogue
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Grand Architect
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Surge Engine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Karn, Silver Golem
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Mystical Tutor
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
-16%synergy
Pact of Negation
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Mental Misstep
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Flusterstorm
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Chain of Vapor
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Frantic Search
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Retraction Helix
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Dispel
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Banishing Knack
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Strix Serenade
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Resculpt
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Scour for Scrap
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-18%synergy
Trickbind
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Blue Elemental Blast
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-32%synergy
Cyber Conversion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Negate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-29%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Stern Scolding
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Reset
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Defabricate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Essence Flux
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Nexus of Fate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Opt
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-17%synergy
Turnabout
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Foil
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Archmage's Charm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Tale's End
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-28%synergy
Stifle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Mana Leak
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
High Tide
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-36%synergy
Miscast
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Hurkyl's Recall
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dig Through Time
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Sunder
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Timetwister
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Transmute Artifact
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Reshape
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Merchant Scroll
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Ponder
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Solve the Equation
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Polymorph
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Time Spiral
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Thoughtcast
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Energy Tap
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Consuming Tide
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Temporal Mastery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
One with the Machine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Expropriate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rings of Brighthearth
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Howling Mine
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Trinisphere
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Forge
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Prized Statue
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Codex Shredder
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Imposter Mech
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Storage Matrix
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Cloud Key
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Expedition Map
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Proteus Staff
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Winter Moon
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Welding Jar
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
The Endstone
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Sewer-veillance Cam
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Repurposing Bay
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Bauble
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Meekstone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Scroll Rack
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Sculpting Steel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Forsaken Monument
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Spellbook
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Grindstone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Forge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Pithing Needle
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Insight Engine
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
World Map
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Nettlecyst
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Crawlspace
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Relic
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Weathered Runestone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Copy Artifact
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Mystic Remora
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Power Artifact
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Back to Basics
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Counterbalance
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Mind Over Matter
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Training Grounds
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Frozen Aether
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mechanized Production
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Lost in the Maze
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Efficient Construction
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Mirrormade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Stasis
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Artificer's Intuition
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-23%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, the Great Creator
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Inventors' Fair
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Tower
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Mine
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Academy Ruins
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-23%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
City of Traitors
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-25%synergy
Fomori Vault
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Workshop
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Archway of Innovation
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Strip Mine
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Tolaria West
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Crystal Vein
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Emergence Zone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Vale
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Wasteland
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Field
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Vault
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Vesuva
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Factory
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
War Room
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Glacial Chasm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Mox Opal
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
90%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
82%synergy
Lotus Petal
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-18%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Paradise Mantle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-27%synergy
Arcum's Astrolabe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Island
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Misty Rainforest
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Scalding Tarn
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
26%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Cave
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Planar Nexus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy