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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Agna Qel'a
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Zuko's Exile
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Winter Orb
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
63%synergy
Urza's Saga
79%inclusion42 decks53 decks
63%synergy
Unwinding Clock
74%inclusion39 decks53 decks
62%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
75%inclusion40 decks53 decks
60%synergy
Fabricate
79%inclusion42 decks53 decks
58%synergy
Isochron Scepter
74%inclusion39 decks53 decks
56%synergy
Inventors' Fair
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
55%synergy
Mana Drain
75%inclusion40 decks53 decks
48%synergy
Force of Negation
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
47%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
92%inclusion49 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
74%inclusion39 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
43%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
45%synergy
Mystic Remora
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
37%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
18%synergy
The Reality Chip
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
42%synergy
Whir of Invention
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
40%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
79%inclusion42 decks53 decks
46%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
79%inclusion42 decks53 decks
45%synergy
Force of Will
77%inclusion41 decks53 decks
60%synergy
Mystical Tutor
72%inclusion38 decks53 decks
48%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
41%synergy
Mana Vault
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Chrome Mox
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
34%synergy
The One Ring
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Metamorph
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Foundry Inspector
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Spellskite
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Tribute Mage
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Displacer Kitten
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Ornithopter
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Walking Ballista
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Thought Monitor
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Trinket Mage
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Memnarch
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Master Transmuter
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Shimmer Myr
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Memnite
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Trophy Mage
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-13%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Master of Etherium
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Spellseeker
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Palladium Myr
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Metalworker
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Pact of Negation
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
37%synergy
Pongify
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Flusterstorm
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Mental Misstep
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Strix Serenade
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
Narset's Reversal
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Spell Pierce
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Resculpt
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Vapor
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
16%synergy
High Tide
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
-24%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Leak
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Scour for Scrap
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Disallow
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Stifle
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Dispel
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Archmage's Charm
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Misdirection
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Miscast
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Nexus of Fate
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
6%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-21%synergy
Aetherize
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-19%synergy
Cancel
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Delay
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Command
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Wash Away
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Snap
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Dig Through Time
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Denial
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Trickbind
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Spell Snare
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Capsize
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Rewind
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Confluence
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Remand
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Command
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Desynchronization
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Ugin's Binding
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Reshape
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Windfall
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Merchant Scroll
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Preordain
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Thoughtcast
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Transmute Artifact
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Personal Tutor
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Polymorph
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Echo of Eons
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Bribery
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Timetwister
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Time Warp
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Wash Out
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Time Stretch
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Expropriate
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
March of Progress
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rings of Brighthearth
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
44%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Forge
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
38%synergy
Static Orb
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
42%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Manifold Key
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Howling Mine
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Voltaic Key
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Forge
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Welding Jar
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Codex Shredder
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Bauble
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Spellbook
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Torpor Orb
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Trinisphere
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Winter Moon
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Cloud Key
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Sculpting Steel
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Pithing Needle
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Vexing Bauble
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Proteus Staff
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Imposter Mech
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
9%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Storage Matrix
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Forsaken Monument
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Domination
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Transmutation Font
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Nettlecyst
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Lotus
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Gold Pan
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Back to Basics
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Mechanized Production
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Power Artifact
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Efficient Construction
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Copy Artifact
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Training Grounds
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-19%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Counterbalance
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Artificer Class
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Dress Down
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Telepathy
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
42%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
38%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Karn Liberated
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
39%synergy
Academy Ruins
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
38%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
-13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Buried Ruin
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Archway of Innovation
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
-20%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Tower
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Fomori Vault
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Mine
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Workshop
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Rivendell
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Vault
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
10%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Crystal Vein
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Castle Vantress
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Tolaria West
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Blast Zone
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Factory
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion52 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
46%synergy
Lotus Petal
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
41%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Mox Opal
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Thought Vessel
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
-10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
-10%synergy
Grim Monolith
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Mana Crypt
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Mox Amber
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Mox Diamond
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-16%synergy
Lotus Blossom
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Relic of Legends
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Nyx Lotus
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Arcum's Astrolabe
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
91%inclusion48 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Cave
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
12%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Mirrex
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy