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
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
9%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Zuko's Exile
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Winter Orb
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
64%synergy
Urza's Saga
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
61%synergy
Unwinding Clock
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
61%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
59%synergy
Fabricate
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
57%synergy
Isochron Scepter
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
57%synergy
Inventors' Fair
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
54%synergy
Mana Drain
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
47%synergy
Force of Negation
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
93%inclusion51 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Swan Song
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Mystic Remora
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
38%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Whir of Invention
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
42%synergy
The Reality Chip
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Force of Will
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
59%synergy
Mystical Tutor
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
49%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Mana Vault
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Chrome Mox
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Tomb
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
30%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Creatures
Sai, Master Thopterist
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Spellskite
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Foundry Inspector
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Displacer Kitten
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Tribute Mage
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Ornithopter
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Thought Monitor
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Trinket Mage
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Memnarch
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Master Transmuter
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Shimmer Myr
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Memnite
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Trophy Mage
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Master of Etherium
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Spellseeker
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Palladium Myr
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Metalworker
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Muddle the Mixture
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Pact of Negation
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Pongify
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Negate
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Flusterstorm
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Brainstorm
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Strix Serenade
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Mental Misstep
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Resculpt
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Narset's Reversal
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Spell Pierce
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Chain of Vapor
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
15%synergy
High Tide
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-24%synergy
Scour for Scrap
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Mana Leak
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Disallow
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Stifle
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Dispel
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Archmage's Charm
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Misdirection
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Miscast
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Nexus of Fate
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Wash Away
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Cancel
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Delay
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Command
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-21%synergy
Aetherize
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-20%synergy
Snap
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Dig Through Time
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Trickbind
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Spell Snare
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Planar Incision
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Rewind
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Remand
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Command
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Banishing Knack
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Capsize
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Confluence
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Reshape
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Ponder
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Solve the Equation
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Merchant Scroll
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Thoughtcast
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Transmute Artifact
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Personal Tutor
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Polymorph
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Echo of Eons
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Timetwister
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Bribery
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Time Warp
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Wash Out
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Time Stretch
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Expropriate
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
March of Progress
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mishra's Bauble
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Static Orb
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Mystic Forge
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Manifold Key
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Howling Mine
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Voltaic Key
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Codex Shredder
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Forge
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Welding Jar
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Bauble
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Spellbook
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Torpor Orb
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Trinisphere
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Winter Moon
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Cloud Key
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Pithing Needle
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Sculpting Steel
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Vexing Bauble
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Storage Matrix
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Proteus Staff
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Imposter Mech
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Forsaken Monument
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Domination
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Gold Pan
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Transmutation Font
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Nettlecyst
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Expedition Map
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Lotus
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Clock of Omens
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Back to Basics
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Mechanized Production
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Power Artifact
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Efficient Construction
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Copy Artifact
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Training Grounds
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-19%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Counterbalance
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Mirrormade
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Stasis
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Telepathy
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Artificer Class
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Dress Down
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Karn Liberated
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Academy Ruins
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
-15%synergy
Buried Ruin
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Archway of Innovation
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
-21%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Fomori Vault
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Tower
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Vault
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Workshop
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Mine
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Rivendell
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Vein
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Castle Vantress
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Tolaria West
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Factory
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Blast Zone
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Lotus Petal
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Mox Opal
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Thought Vessel
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Grim Monolith
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Thran Dynamo
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Mana Crypt
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Mox Diamond
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-16%synergy
Lotus Blossom
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Relic of Legends
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Nyx Lotus
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Arcum's Astrolabe
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
91%inclusion50 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Mirrex
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy