Urza, Lord High Artificer (Commander) - Big Mana

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Terra BranfordTerra Branford

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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
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Skateboard
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Unwinding Clock
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
56%synergy
Urza's Saga
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
51%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Inventors' Fair
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Seat of the Synod
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Winter Orb
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Fabricate
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Mana Drain
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Foundry Inspector
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Whir of Invention
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Forge
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Force of Will
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Mystical Tutor
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Metamorph
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
22%synergy
The Reality Chip
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Spellskite
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Ornithopter
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Displacer Kitten
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Master of Etherium
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Thought Monitor
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Tribute Mage
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Master Transmuter
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
18%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Memnarch
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Shimmer Myr
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Trinket Mage
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Mechan Assembler
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Void Winnower
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Steel Overseer
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Walking Ballista
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Emrakul, the Promised End
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Silver Myr
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Memnite
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Grand Architect
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Platinum Angel
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Force of Negation
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Brainstorm
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Pongify
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Scour for Scrap
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Pact of Negation
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Flusterstorm
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
8%synergy
High Tide
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-28%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Nexus of Fate
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Denial
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-19%synergy
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
2%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Vapor
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Planar Incision
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Narset's Reversal
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Evacuation
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Cerebral Download
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Genius
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Reality Heist
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Essence Flux
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Aetherize
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-23%synergy
Spell Swindle
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Archmage's Charm
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Stifle
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Command
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Dig Through Time
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Refute
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Ponder
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Windfall
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Reshape
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Merchant Scroll
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Time Stretch
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Time Spiral
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Expropriate
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Transmute Artifact
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Polymorph
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
All Is Dust
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Echo of Eons
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Enter the Infinite
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Timetwister
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Lunar Insight
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Darksteel Forge
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Howling Mine
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Static Orb
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Manifold Key
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Welding Jar
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Bauble
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Cloud Key
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Voltaic Key
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Codex Shredder
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Sculpting Steel
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Spellbook
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Pithing Needle
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Genesis Chamber
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Trinisphere
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Forsaken Monument
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Planar Bridge
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Winter Moon
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Zuran Orb
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Repurposing Bay
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Moonsilver Key
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Panharmonicon
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Golem Foundry
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Tangle Wire
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Insight Engine
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Cryogen Relic
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Storage Matrix
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Lithoform Engine
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Remora
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Mechanized Production
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Efficient Construction
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Training Grounds
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Back to Basics
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Copy Artifact
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
One with the Multiverse
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Mirrormade
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
The Antiquities War
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Power Artifact
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-21%synergy
Counterbalance
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Artificer Class
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Future Sight
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, the Great Creator
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Karn Liberated
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Buried Ruin
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Archway of Innovation
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Tower
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Mine
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Treasure Vault
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Crystal Vein
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Vantress
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Fomori Vault
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Blast Zone
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Tolaria West
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Mishra's Factory
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
City of Traitors
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Rivendell
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Sanctum of Ugin
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Thought Vessel
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Lotus Petal
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Mox Opal
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Mana Crypt
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Caged Sun
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Prophetic Prism
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Thran Turbine
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion42 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy