Urza, Lord High Artificer (Commander) - Control

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Sewer-veillance Cam
35%inclusion32 decks91 decks
31%synergy
April O'Neil, Human Element
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
17%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
3.8%inclusion5 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Donatello, Way with Machines
1.1%inclusion1 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Krang, Master Mind
1.0%inclusion2 decks191 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dramatic Reversal
83%inclusion383 decks462 decks
63%synergy
Isochron Scepter
81%inclusion372 decks462 decks
63%synergy
Unwinding Clock
73%inclusion338 decks462 decks
61%synergy
Winter Orb
63%inclusion291 decks462 decks
58%synergy
Whir of Invention
69%inclusion319 decks462 decks
57%synergy
Inventors' Fair
69%inclusion319 decks462 decks
56%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
71%inclusion327 decks462 decks
56%synergy
Urza's Saga
73%inclusion335 decks462 decks
56%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
64%inclusion297 decks462 decks
55%synergy
Fabricate
76%inclusion353 decks462 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Hullbreaker Horror
76%inclusion353 decks462 decks
52%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
73%inclusion336 decks462 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
71%inclusion330 decks462 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
71%inclusion327 decks462 decks
44%synergy
Swan Song
69%inclusion317 decks462 decks
42%synergy
Mana Drain
65%inclusion300 decks462 decks
38%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
62%inclusion288 decks462 decks
53%synergy
Force of Negation
62%inclusion288 decks462 decks
47%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
59%inclusion274 decks462 decks
22%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
58%inclusion268 decks462 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
78%inclusion361 decks462 decks
46%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
72%inclusion334 decks462 decks
39%synergy
Mystical Tutor
69%inclusion321 decks462 decks
47%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
64%inclusion296 decks462 decks
41%synergy
Force of Will
63%inclusion293 decks462 decks
47%synergy
Mana Vault
61%inclusion282 decks462 decks
51%synergy
The One Ring
57%inclusion262 decks462 decks
44%synergy
Ancient Tomb
54%inclusion250 decks462 decks
42%synergy
Chrome Mox
54%inclusion248 decks462 decks
45%synergy
Grim Monolith
44%inclusion203 decks462 decks
39%synergy
Creatures
The Reality Chip
52%inclusion240 decks462 decks
39%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
49%inclusion228 decks462 decks
32%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
49%inclusion225 decks462 decks
38%synergy
Spellskite
46%inclusion213 decks462 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
46%inclusion211 decks462 decks
26%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
35%inclusion164 decks462 decks
23%synergy
Displacer Kitten
31%inclusion144 decks462 decks
21%synergy
Foundry Inspector
29%inclusion135 decks462 decks
15%synergy
Ornithopter
27%inclusion126 decks462 decks
19%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
26%inclusion118 decks462 decks
16%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
25%inclusion116 decks462 decks
13%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
23%inclusion42 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
23%inclusion106 decks462 decks
8%synergy
Walking Ballista
22%inclusion102 decks462 decks
17%synergy
Trinket Mage
22%inclusion100 decks462 decks
12%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
21%inclusion95 decks462 decks
17%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion88 decks435 decks
6%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
20%inclusion82 decks416 decks
16%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
20%inclusion91 decks462 decks
7%synergy
Tribute Mage
19%inclusion90 decks462 decks
12%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
18%inclusion84 decks462 decks
12%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
16%inclusion75 decks462 decks
11%synergy
Trophy Mage
16%inclusion73 decks462 decks
9%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
15%inclusion67 decks462 decks
2%synergy
Thought Monitor
15%inclusion67 decks462 decks
4%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
14%inclusion63 decks462 decks
6%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
13%inclusion55 decks414 decks
9%synergy
Spellseeker
13%inclusion60 decks462 decks
5%synergy
Shimmer Myr
13%inclusion59 decks462 decks
7%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
12%inclusion52 decks438 decks
3%synergy
Master Transmuter
11%inclusion53 decks462 decks
7%synergy
Battered Golem
11%inclusion52 decks462 decks
10%synergy
Memnarch
11%inclusion52 decks462 decks
9%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
11%inclusion52 decks462 decks
7%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
11%inclusion49 decks462 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Drake
10%inclusion48 decks462 decks
8%synergy
Memnite
10%inclusion47 decks462 decks
6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
10%inclusion46 decks462 decks
-9%synergy
Pili-Pala
10%inclusion46 decks462 decks
8%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
10%inclusion44 decks462 decks
5%synergy
Grand Architect
9.3%inclusion43 decks462 decks
6%synergy
High Fae Trickster
9.2%inclusion35 decks382 decks
3%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
9.1%inclusion40 decks438 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.7%inclusion40 decks462 decks
-13%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
7.8%inclusion36 decks462 decks
3%synergy
Mockingbird
7.5%inclusion31 decks415 decks
3%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
7.1%inclusion33 decks462 decks
2%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
6.9%inclusion32 decks462 decks
4%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Master of Etherium
6.3%inclusion29 decks462 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Muddle the Mixture
54%inclusion250 decks462 decks
39%synergy
Pact of Negation
54%inclusion249 decks462 decks
44%synergy
Flusterstorm
53%inclusion243 decks462 decks
43%synergy
Mental Misstep
42%inclusion192 decks462 decks
35%synergy
Brainstorm
39%inclusion182 decks462 decks
-2%synergy
Pongify
39%inclusion181 decks462 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
39%inclusion171 decks438 decks
17%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
37%inclusion172 decks462 decks
32%synergy
Chain of Vapor
33%inclusion153 decks462 decks
28%synergy
Scour for Scrap
31%inclusion78 decks248 decks
24%synergy
Resculpt
27%inclusion126 decks462 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
27%inclusion124 decks462 decks
-8%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion124 decks462 decks
-11%synergy
Narset's Reversal
25%inclusion117 decks462 decks
13%synergy
Dispel
25%inclusion116 decks462 decks
16%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
23%inclusion107 decks462 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion102 decks462 decks
-14%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
20%inclusion94 decks462 decks
13%synergy
Spell Pierce
20%inclusion93 decks462 decks
12%synergy
Strix Serenade
19%inclusion84 decks438 decks
10%synergy
Miscast
17%inclusion78 decks462 decks
14%synergy
Misdirection
15%inclusion71 decks462 decks
10%synergy
Retraction Helix
15%inclusion67 decks462 decks
12%synergy
Banishing Knack
13%inclusion62 decks462 decks
12%synergy
Mana Leak
13%inclusion61 decks462 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion57 decks462 decks
-15%synergy
Trickbind
12%inclusion55 decks462 decks
10%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
12%inclusion49 decks416 decks
5%synergy
Commandeer
11%inclusion53 decks462 decks
6%synergy
High Tide
10%inclusion47 decks462 decks
-34%synergy
Delay
10%inclusion46 decks462 decks
6%synergy
Snap
8.9%inclusion41 decks462 decks
-10%synergy
Frantic Search
8.7%inclusion40 decks462 decks
-22%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
8.7%inclusion40 decks462 decks
7%synergy
Stifle
8.0%inclusion37 decks462 decks
6%synergy
Machine Over Matter
7.8%inclusion36 decks462 decks
7%synergy
Archmage's Charm
7.8%inclusion36 decks462 decks
-9%synergy
Nexus of Fate
7.4%inclusion34 decks462 decks
2%synergy
Cryptic Command
7.1%inclusion33 decks462 decks
-5%synergy
Opt
6.9%inclusion32 decks462 decks
-18%synergy
Aetherize
5.6%inclusion26 decks462 decks
-24%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
5.4%inclusion25 decks462 decks
-6%synergy
Dig Through Time
5.4%inclusion25 decks462 decks
-4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.2%inclusion24 decks462 decks
-5%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
5.2%inclusion24 decks462 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Reshape
53%inclusion246 decks462 decks
46%synergy
Merchant Scroll
41%inclusion188 decks462 decks
32%synergy
Solve the Equation
37%inclusion169 decks462 decks
24%synergy
Windfall
32%inclusion147 decks462 decks
9%synergy
Transmute Artifact
30%inclusion138 decks462 decks
26%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
28%inclusion128 decks462 decks
13%synergy
Ponder
27%inclusion125 decks462 decks
-2%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
24%inclusion109 decks462 decks
12%synergy
Polymorph
19%inclusion86 decks462 decks
17%synergy
Personal Tutor
17%inclusion80 decks462 decks
13%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion77 decks462 decks
-7%synergy
Thoughtcast
16%inclusion74 decks462 decks
7%synergy
Timetwister
13%inclusion60 decks462 decks
11%synergy
Bribery
7.4%inclusion34 decks462 decks
4%synergy
Echo of Eons
6.5%inclusion30 decks462 decks
4%synergy
Time Spiral
6.1%inclusion28 decks462 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Static Orb
54%inclusion250 decks462 decks
51%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
52%inclusion241 decks462 decks
45%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
50%inclusion230 decks462 decks
42%synergy
Manifold Key
45%inclusion210 decks462 decks
38%synergy
Codex Shredder
43%inclusion197 decks462 decks
37%synergy
Voltaic Key
42%inclusion192 decks462 decks
36%synergy
Urza's Bauble
34%inclusion158 decks462 decks
29%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
34%inclusion156 decks462 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Forge
33%inclusion151 decks462 decks
23%synergy
Howling Mine
32%inclusion150 decks462 decks
26%synergy
Welding Jar
31%inclusion144 decks462 decks
26%synergy
Trinisphere
28%inclusion128 decks462 decks
26%synergy
Imposter Mech
27%inclusion125 decks462 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion107 decks462 decks
-3%synergy
Pithing Needle
21%inclusion98 decks462 decks
19%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
19%inclusion49 decks255 decks
12%synergy
Spellbook
18%inclusion85 decks462 decks
12%synergy
Torpor Orb
18%inclusion85 decks462 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion84 decks462 decks
-10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion80 decks462 decks
11%synergy
Proteus Staff
17%inclusion80 decks462 decks
15%synergy
Cloud Key
16%inclusion76 decks462 decks
9%synergy
Winter Moon
16%inclusion72 decks444 decks
12%synergy
Repurposing Bay
15%inclusion55 decks364 decks
11%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
14%inclusion63 decks462 decks
11%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
13%inclusion62 decks461 decks
8%synergy
Sculpting Steel
13%inclusion60 decks462 decks
6%synergy
Prized Statue
12%inclusion55 decks462 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Forge
12%inclusion55 decks462 decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
10%inclusion48 decks462 decks
7%synergy
Vexing Bauble
10%inclusion45 decks435 decks
9%synergy
Storage Matrix
9.3%inclusion43 decks462 decks
9%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
7.8%inclusion36 decks462 decks
3%synergy
Moonsilver Key
6.9%inclusion32 decks462 decks
4%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
6.7%inclusion31 decks462 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Relic
6.5%inclusion30 decks462 decks
5%synergy
Forsaken Monument
6.5%inclusion30 decks462 decks
3%synergy
Expedition Map
5.8%inclusion27 decks462 decks
2%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
5.6%inclusion26 decks462 decks
3%synergy
Tangle Wire
5.6%inclusion26 decks462 decks
5%synergy
Witching Well
5.4%inclusion25 decks462 decks
4%synergy
Staff of Domination
5.4%inclusion25 decks462 decks
3%synergy
Semblance Anvil
5.2%inclusion24 decks462 decks
3%synergy
Insight Engine
5.1%inclusion13 decks255 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Power Artifact
38%inclusion174 decks462 decks
35%synergy
Back to Basics
37%inclusion169 decks462 decks
30%synergy
Copy Artifact
30%inclusion137 decks462 decks
26%synergy
Counterbalance
17%inclusion80 decks462 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion67 decks462 decks
-16%synergy
Mirrormade
14%inclusion66 decks462 decks
9%synergy
Efficient Construction
13%inclusion61 decks462 decks
7%synergy
Mechanized Production
12%inclusion57 decks462 decks
5%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
12%inclusion57 decks462 decks
4%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
12%inclusion55 decks462 decks
7%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
11%inclusion41 decks364 decks
4%synergy
Training Grounds
10%inclusion46 decks462 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.6%inclusion26 decks462 decks
-3%synergy
Steal Enchantment
5.2%inclusion24 decks462 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
43%inclusion200 decks462 decks
32%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
32%inclusion87 decks269 decks
26%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
27%inclusion127 decks462 decks
24%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
12%inclusion55 decks462 decks
-3%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
7.6%inclusion25 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
62%inclusion285 decks462 decks
43%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
56%inclusion260 decks462 decks
31%synergy
Academy Ruins
52%inclusion239 decks462 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
39%inclusion180 decks462 decks
-11%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
35%inclusion163 decks462 decks
26%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
35%inclusion162 decks462 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
34%inclusion159 decks462 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion143 decks462 decks
-25%synergy
Buried Ruin
31%inclusion142 decks462 decks
18%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
26%inclusion66 decks255 decks
16%synergy
Emergence Zone
25%inclusion115 decks462 decks
21%synergy
Crystal Vein
21%inclusion98 decks462 decks
19%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
20%inclusion94 decks462 decks
17%synergy
Archway of Innovation
19%inclusion81 decks433 decks
8%synergy
Fomori Vault
18%inclusion85 decks462 decks
15%synergy
City of Traitors
18%inclusion82 decks462 decks
16%synergy
Tolaria West
18%inclusion81 decks462 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Tower
17%inclusion77 decks462 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Mine
16%inclusion76 decks462 decks
12%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion76 decks462 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
16%inclusion76 decks462 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Vault
14%inclusion63 decks462 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion44 decks329 decks
4%synergy
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
10%inclusion46 decks462 decks
9%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.7%inclusion40 decks462 decks
-10%synergy
Blast Zone
7.8%inclusion36 decks462 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Workshop
7.6%inclusion35 decks462 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.4%inclusion34 decks462 decks
-8%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
7.1%inclusion33 decks462 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
6.9%inclusion32 decks462 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion30 decks462 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion455 decks462 decks
13%synergy
Basalt Monolith
74%inclusion340 decks462 decks
63%synergy
Lotus Petal
67%inclusion308 decks462 decks
55%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion295 decks462 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
61%inclusion282 decks462 decks
45%synergy
Mox Opal
61%inclusion280 decks462 decks
51%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
38%inclusion177 decks462 decks
35%synergy
Mox Diamond
35%inclusion162 decks462 decks
29%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion147 decks462 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion137 decks462 decks
-22%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion103 decks462 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion93 decks462 decks
13%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion58 decks462 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion47 decks462 decks
-3%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
10%inclusion44 decks462 decks
8%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.9%inclusion41 decks462 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
7.3%inclusion31 decks427 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.7%inclusion31 decks462 decks
-4%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.7%inclusion31 decks462 decks
-14%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.7%inclusion31 decks462 decks
-1%synergy
Arcum's Astrolabe
6.1%inclusion28 decks462 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
84%inclusion388 decks462 decks
-10%synergy
Flooded Strand
40%inclusion185 decks462 decks
32%synergy
Polluted Delta
39%inclusion182 decks462 decks
31%synergy
Misty Rainforest
39%inclusion181 decks462 decks
31%synergy
Scalding Tarn
39%inclusion181 decks462 decks
32%synergy
Sink into Stupor
39%inclusion171 decks438 decks
17%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
34%inclusion159 decks462 decks
28%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
28%inclusion128 decks462 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
27%inclusion125 decks462 decks
23%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
20%inclusion94 decks462 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion88 decks435 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
14%inclusion66 decks462 decks
9%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
12%inclusion52 decks433 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion49 decks462 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.7%inclusion34 decks444 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
6.9%inclusion32 decks462 decks
3%synergy