Urza, Lord High Artificer (Commander) - Counterspells

Alternate Names:

Terra BranfordTerra Branford

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DougY
Dec 12, 2025
Way-Too-Early Top 10 Cards of 2026
We've already seen a ton of new cards coming from 2026 Magic sets, so let's sign off on 2025 by looking at the best cards from the future.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Winter Orb
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
63%synergy
Unwinding Clock
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
63%synergy
Urza's Saga
76%inclusion45 decks59 decks
60%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
59%synergy
Isochron Scepter
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
56%synergy
Fabricate
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
56%synergy
Inventors' Fair
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
50%synergy
Mana Drain
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
48%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
92%inclusion54 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Mystic Remora
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Force of Negation
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
44%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Whir of Invention
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
43%synergy
The Reality Chip
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
81%inclusion48 decks59 decks
48%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Force of Will
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
54%synergy
Mystical Tutor
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Mana Vault
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
40%synergy
The One Ring
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Chrome Mox
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Metamorph
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Spellskite
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Foundry Inspector
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Tribute Mage
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Displacer Kitten
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Ornithopter
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Thought Monitor
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Trinket Mage
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Walking Ballista
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Master Transmuter
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Shimmer Myr
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Trophy Mage
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Memnarch
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Memnite
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Master of Etherium
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Spellseeker
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Metalworker
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Junk Diver
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Muddle the Mixture
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Pact of Negation
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Negate
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Pongify
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Mental Misstep
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Strix Serenade
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Narset's Reversal
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Spell Pierce
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Resculpt
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Chain of Vapor
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
13%synergy
High Tide
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-26%synergy
Disallow
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Stifle
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Mana Leak
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Archmage's Charm
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Miscast
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Scour for Scrap
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Nexus of Fate
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Cryptic Command
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Delay
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Desynchronization
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-21%synergy
Cancel
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Wash Away
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Rewind
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Dig Through Time
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Trickbind
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Spell Snare
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Capsize
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Tale's End
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Planar Incision
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Reshape
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Ponder
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Solve the Equation
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Merchant Scroll
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Thoughtcast
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Transmute Artifact
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Polymorph
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Personal Tutor
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Echo of Eons
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Bribery
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Timetwister
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Wash Out
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Time Stretch
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Expropriate
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
March of Progress
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Static Orb
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Howling Mine
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Manifold Key
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Forge
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Voltaic Key
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Welding Jar
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Codex Shredder
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Spellbook
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Trinisphere
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Torpor Orb
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Bauble
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Pithing Needle
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Winter Moon
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Cloud Key
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Sculpting Steel
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Vexing Bauble
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Imposter Mech
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Storage Matrix
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Forsaken Monument
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Proteus Staff
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Repurposing Bay
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Transmutation Font
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Mind's Eye
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Domination
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Nettlecyst
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Scroll Rack
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Panharmonicon
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Back to Basics
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Mechanized Production
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Efficient Construction
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Power Artifact
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Copy Artifact
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Training Grounds
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Artificer Class
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Mirrormade
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Counterbalance
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Intruder Alarm
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Dress Down
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Telepathy
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, the Great Creator
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Karn Liberated
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Academy Ruins
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
-20%synergy
Buried Ruin
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Archway of Innovation
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Fomori Vault
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Tower
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Rivendell
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Mine
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Vault
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Workshop
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Tolaria West
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Castle Vantress
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Crystal Vein
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Factory
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Lotus Petal
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Mox Opal
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Thought Vessel
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Thran Dynamo
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Crypt
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Grim Monolith
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-17%synergy
Arcum's Astrolabe
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Prophetic Prism
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Blossom
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Relic of Legends
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Nyx Lotus
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
88%inclusion52 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
10%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Cave
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-20%synergy
Mirrex
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy