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
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
71%inclusion41 decks58 decks
66%synergy
Unwinding Clock
76%inclusion44 decks58 decks
64%synergy
Fabricate
81%inclusion47 decks58 decks
59%synergy
Urza's Saga
76%inclusion44 decks58 decks
59%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
74%inclusion43 decks58 decks
59%synergy
Isochron Scepter
74%inclusion43 decks58 decks
56%synergy
Inventors' Fair
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
52%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
71%inclusion41 decks58 decks
46%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
46%synergy
Mana Drain
72%inclusion42 decks58 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
93%inclusion54 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
72%inclusion42 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
69%inclusion40 decks58 decks
43%synergy
Mystic Remora
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Force of Negation
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
45%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Whir of Invention
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
81%inclusion47 decks58 decks
48%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
79%inclusion46 decks58 decks
45%synergy
Force of Will
74%inclusion43 decks58 decks
57%synergy
Mystical Tutor
72%inclusion42 decks58 decks
49%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
42%synergy
Mana Vault
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
39%synergy
The One Ring
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Chrome Mox
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Creatures
The Reality Chip
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Spellskite
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Foundry Inspector
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Tribute Mage
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Displacer Kitten
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Ornithopter
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Trinket Mage
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Walking Ballista
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Thought Monitor
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Shimmer Myr
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Trophy Mage
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Memnarch
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Master Transmuter
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Memnite
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-14%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Master of Etherium
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Spellseeker
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Metalworker
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Pact of Negation
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
38%synergy
Negate
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Brainstorm
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Flusterstorm
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Narset's Reversal
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Strix Serenade
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Mental Misstep
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Resculpt
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Chain of Vapor
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
14%synergy
High Tide
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-25%synergy
Disallow
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Mana Leak
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Scour for Scrap
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Stifle
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Archmage's Charm
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Miscast
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Nexus of Fate
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-17%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-21%synergy
Cancel
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Delay
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Command
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Wash Away
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Snap
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Rewind
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Dig Through Time
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Desynchronization
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Trickbind
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Spell Snare
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Capsize
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Tale's End
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Remand
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Command
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Reshape
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Ponder
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Solve the Equation
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Merchant Scroll
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Thoughtcast
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Transmute Artifact
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Personal Tutor
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Polymorph
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Echo of Eons
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Bribery
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Timetwister
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Time Warp
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Wash Out
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Time Stretch
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Expropriate
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
March of Progress
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rings of Brighthearth
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
43%synergy
Mystic Forge
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
39%synergy
Static Orb
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
43%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
37%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Howling Mine
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Manifold Key
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Voltaic Key
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Darksteel Forge
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Spellbook
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Welding Jar
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Codex Shredder
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Bauble
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Torpor Orb
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Trinisphere
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Winter Moon
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Sculpting Steel
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Pithing Needle
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Vexing Bauble
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Cloud Key
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Storage Matrix
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Proteus Staff
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Imposter Mech
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
8%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Forsaken Monument
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Transmutation Font
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Domination
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Nettlecyst
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Mind's Eye
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Repurposing Bay
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Lotus
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Back to Basics
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Mechanized Production
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Efficient Construction
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Copy Artifact
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Power Artifact
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Training Grounds
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-16%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Counterbalance
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Artificer Class
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Mirrormade
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Dress Down
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Telepathy
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, the Great Creator
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
38%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Karn Liberated
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Academy Ruins
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
37%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
-20%synergy
Buried Ruin
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Archway of Innovation
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Fomori Vault
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Tower
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Rivendell
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Mine
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Vault
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Workshop
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Tolaria West
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Vein
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Castle Vantress
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Strip Mine
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Blast Zone
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Factory
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion57 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
45%synergy
Lotus Petal
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
38%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Mox Opal
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
-14%synergy
Thran Dynamo
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Grim Monolith
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Mana Crypt
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-16%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Prophetic Prism
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Blossom
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Relic of Legends
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Nyx Lotus
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Arcum's Astrolabe
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
91%inclusion53 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
13%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Cave
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Mirrex
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-21%synergy