Urza, Lord High Artificer (Commander) - Big Mana

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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
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Skateboard
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Unwinding Clock
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
56%synergy
Urza's Saga
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Inventors' Fair
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Seat of the Synod
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Winter Orb
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Sapphire Medallion
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Fabricate
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Mana Drain
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Foundry Inspector
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Whir of Invention
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Isochron Scepter
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Force of Will
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Mystical Tutor
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Chrome Mox
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Metamorph
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
23%synergy
The Reality Chip
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Spellskite
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Ornithopter
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
15%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Master Transmuter
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Tribute Mage
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Displacer Kitten
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Master of Etherium
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Thought Monitor
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Memnarch
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Shimmer Myr
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Trinket Mage
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Mechan Assembler
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Void Winnower
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Steel Overseer
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Walking Ballista
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Memnite
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Grand Architect
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Emrakul, the Promised End
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Platinum Angel
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Nanoform Sentinel
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Trophy Mage
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Force of Negation
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Pongify
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Pact of Negation
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Flusterstorm
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Scour for Scrap
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Reality Shift
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Spell Pierce
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
8%synergy
High Tide
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-28%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Denial
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-19%synergy
Mental Misstep
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Nexus of Fate
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
2%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Vapor
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Narset's Reversal
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Resculpt
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Planar Incision
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Evacuation
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Cerebral Download
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Genius
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Reality Heist
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Essence Flux
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Aetherize
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-23%synergy
Spell Swindle
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Archmage's Charm
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Cryptic Command
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Stifle
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Command
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Dig Through Time
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Refute
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Ponder
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Windfall
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Reshape
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Preordain
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Solve the Equation
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Merchant Scroll
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Time Stretch
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Time Spiral
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Expropriate
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Transmute Artifact
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Polymorph
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Echo of Eons
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Enter the Infinite
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
All Is Dust
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Timetwister
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Lunar Insight
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Howling Mine
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Static Orb
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Darksteel Forge
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Manifold Key
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Welding Jar
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Bauble
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Voltaic Key
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Cloud Key
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Codex Shredder
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Sculpting Steel
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Spellbook
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Pithing Needle
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Genesis Chamber
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Trinisphere
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Forsaken Monument
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Planar Bridge
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Winter Moon
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Repurposing Bay
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Moonsilver Key
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Panharmonicon
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Witching Well
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Tangle Wire
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Insight Engine
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Cryogen Relic
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Storage Matrix
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Zuran Orb
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Lithoform Engine
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Remora
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Training Grounds
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Mechanized Production
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Efficient Construction
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Back to Basics
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Copy Artifact
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
One with the Multiverse
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Omniscience
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Mirrormade
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
2%synergy
The Antiquities War
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Power Artifact
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Counterbalance
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Future Sight
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Artificer Class
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-23%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, the Great Creator
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Karn Liberated
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Reliquary Tower
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
-18%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Archway of Innovation
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Tower
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Mine
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Treasure Vault
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Crystal Vein
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Vantress
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Fomori Vault
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Blast Zone
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Tolaria West
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Command Beacon
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Mishra's Factory
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
City of Traitors
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Rivendell
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Sanctum of Ugin
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Basalt Monolith
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Thought Vessel
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Lotus Petal
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Mox Opal
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Mox Diamond
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Thran Dynamo
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Mana Crypt
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Caged Sun
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Prophetic Prism
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Thran Turbine
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion41 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy