Urza, Lord High Artificer (Commander) - cEDH

Alternate Names:

Terra BranfordTerra Branford

Urza, Lord High Artificer
Rank #66
1,412decks
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Ezra Sassaman
Mar 12, 2026
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1%synergy
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6%synergy
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65%synergy
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39%synergy
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9%synergy
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6%synergy
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4%synergy
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2%synergy
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2%synergy
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5%synergy
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2%synergy
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3%synergy
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5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
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78%synergy
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78%synergy
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76%synergy
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7%synergy
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58%synergy
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22%synergy
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16%synergy
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-37%synergy
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7%synergy
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-23%synergy
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8%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
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6%synergy
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1%synergy
Lands
Island
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-16%synergy
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62%synergy
Flooded Strand
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53%synergy
Polluted Delta
62%inclusion869 decks1.41K decks
53%synergy
Scalding Tarn
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53%synergy
Misty Rainforest
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52%synergy
Sink into Stupor
55%inclusion771 decks1.41K decks
33%synergy
Prismatic Vista
45%inclusion629 decks1.41K decks
40%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
39%inclusion548 decks1.41K decks
24%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
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17%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
26%inclusion370 decks1.41K decks
18%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
19%inclusion271 decks1.41K decks
16%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion213 decks1.41K decks
11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
8.6%inclusion122 decks1.41K decks
3%synergy