Urza, Lord High Artificer (Commander) - Counterspells

Alternate Names:

Terra BranfordTerra Branford

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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Scryfall
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Petrified Hamlet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Isochron Scepter
73%inclusion44 decks60 decks
56%synergy
Fabricate
77%inclusion46 decks60 decks
56%synergy
Winter Orb
60%inclusion36 decks60 decks
56%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
70%inclusion42 decks60 decks
55%synergy
Urza's Saga
72%inclusion43 decks60 decks
55%synergy
Unwinding Clock
67%inclusion40 decks60 decks
55%synergy
Seat of the Synod
73%inclusion44 decks60 decks
55%synergy
Inventors' Fair
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
52%synergy
Mana Drain
75%inclusion45 decks60 decks
48%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
67%inclusion40 decks60 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
90%inclusion54 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
75%inclusion45 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
70%inclusion42 decks60 decks
43%synergy
Swan Song
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
46%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Whir of Invention
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
41%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
44%synergy
Force of Negation
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
38%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
75%inclusion45 decks60 decks
43%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
75%inclusion45 decks60 decks
43%synergy
Force of Will
70%inclusion42 decks60 decks
53%synergy
Mystical Tutor
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
46%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
41%synergy
Mana Vault
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Chrome Mox
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
31%synergy
The One Ring
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
The Reality Chip
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Foundry Inspector
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Spellskite
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Displacer Kitten
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Ornithopter
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Tribute Mage
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Trinket Mage
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Thought Monitor
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Master Transmuter
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Walking Ballista
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Memnarch
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Memnite
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Master of Etherium
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Shimmer Myr
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Trophy Mage
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Spellseeker
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Peregrine Drake
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Silver Myr
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Pact of Negation
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Pongify
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
30%synergy
Brainstorm
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Flusterstorm
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Chain of Vapor
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Mental Misstep
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Resculpt
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
-16%synergy
Narset's Reversal
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Scour for Scrap
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
High Tide
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-29%synergy
Dispel
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Command
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Archmage's Charm
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Disallow
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Mana Leak
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Denial
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-21%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-9%synergy
Misdirection
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Desynchronization
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
5%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Miscast
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-23%synergy
Banishing Knack
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Delay
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Dig Through Time
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Deprive
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Retraction Helix
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Brain Freeze
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Essence Flux
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Nexus of Fate
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Cancel
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Planar Incision
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Rewind
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Annul
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Remand
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Reshape
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Ponder
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Windfall
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Solve the Equation
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Transmute Artifact
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Merchant Scroll
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Thoughtcast
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Personal Tutor
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Polymorph
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Timetwister
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Echo of Eons
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Wash Out
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Bribery
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Recurring Insight
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Time Warp
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
March of Progress
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rings of Brighthearth
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
43%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Forge
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Manifold Key
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Static Orb
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Howling Mine
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Voltaic Key
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Bauble
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Welding Jar
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Forge
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Codex Shredder
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Spellbook
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Torpor Orb
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Trinisphere
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Storage Matrix
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Sculpting Steel
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Winter Moon
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Cloud Key
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Vexing Bauble
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Forsaken Monument
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Pithing Needle
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Proteus Staff
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Staff of Domination
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Nettlecyst
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Clock of Omens
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Mind's Eye
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Scroll Rack
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Prized Statue
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Blade of Selves
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Transmutation Font
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Repurposing Bay
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Sewer-veillance Cam
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Back to Basics
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Power Artifact
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Copy Artifact
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Mechanized Production
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Efficient Construction
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Training Grounds
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Mirrormade
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Counterbalance
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-23%synergy
Artificer Class
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Omniscience
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Witness Protection
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Stasis
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Telepathy
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Karn Liberated
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
44%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
47%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
-15%synergy
Buried Ruin
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
-15%synergy
Archway of Innovation
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Vault
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Fomori Vault
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Tower
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Mine
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Tolaria West
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Vein
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Rivendell
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Workshop
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Emergence Zone
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Factory
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Blast Zone
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
City of Traitors
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
47%synergy
Lotus Petal
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Mox Opal
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Thought Vessel
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
-17%synergy
Grim Monolith
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Mox Diamond
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-16%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Crypt
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Blossom
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Cave
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Mirrex
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-1%synergy