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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Krang, Utrom Warlord
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Sewer-veillance Cam
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Dome
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Urza's Saga
77%inclusion46 decks60 decks
60%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
73%inclusion44 decks60 decks
58%synergy
Unwinding Clock
70%inclusion42 decks60 decks
58%synergy
Isochron Scepter
75%inclusion45 decks60 decks
58%synergy
Winter Orb
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
57%synergy
Fabricate
78%inclusion47 decks60 decks
57%synergy
Inventors' Fair
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
55%synergy
Seat of the Synod
70%inclusion42 decks60 decks
51%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
49%synergy
Mana Drain
73%inclusion44 decks60 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
72%inclusion43 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
67%inclusion40 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
67%inclusion40 decks60 decks
42%synergy
Mystic Remora
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
44%synergy
Force of Negation
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Whir of Invention
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
41%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
42%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
78%inclusion47 decks60 decks
46%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
77%inclusion46 decks60 decks
44%synergy
Force of Will
73%inclusion44 decks60 decks
57%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
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
30%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
The Reality Chip
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Foundry Inspector
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Spellskite
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Displacer Kitten
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Ornithopter
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Tribute Mage
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Master Transmuter
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Trinket Mage
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Walking Ballista
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Thought Monitor
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Shimmer Myr
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Memnarch
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Memnite
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Trophy Mage
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Master of Etherium
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-14%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Spellseeker
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Palladium Myr
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Steel Overseer
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Pact of Negation
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Pongify
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Negate
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Brainstorm
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Flusterstorm
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Chain of Vapor
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Resculpt
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Strix Serenade
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
-16%synergy
Narset's Reversal
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Scour for Scrap
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
8%synergy
High Tide
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-29%synergy
Dispel
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Disallow
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-19%synergy
Archmage's Charm
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Cryptic Command
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Misdirection
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Mana Leak
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
7%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Miscast
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Desynchronization
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Nexus of Fate
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-20%synergy
Cancel
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Delay
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Snap
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Rewind
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Dig Through Time
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Deprive
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%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
Banishing Knack
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Wash Away
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Planar Incision
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Stifle
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Annul
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Reshape
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Windfall
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Ponder
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Merchant Scroll
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Transmute Artifact
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Thoughtcast
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Personal Tutor
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Polymorph
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Stock Up
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Timetwister
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Echo of Eons
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Bribery
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Time Warp
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Wash Out
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Recurring Insight
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Argivian Restoration
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
March of Progress
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rings of Brighthearth
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
43%synergy
Static Orb
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
45%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Mystic Forge
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
35%synergy
Manifold Key
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
35%synergy
Voltaic Key
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Howling Mine
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
30%synergy
Welding Jar
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Bauble
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Codex Shredder
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Forge
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Spellbook
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Trinisphere
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Torpor Orb
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Winter Moon
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Storage Matrix
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Forsaken Monument
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Proteus Staff
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Vexing Bauble
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Cloud Key
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Pithing Needle
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Imposter Mech
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Expedition Map
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Nettlecyst
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Mind's Eye
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Scroll Rack
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Prized Statue
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Panharmonicon
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Transmutation Font
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Tangle Wire
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Domination
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Repurposing Bay
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Back to Basics
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Power Artifact
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Mechanized Production
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Copy Artifact
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Efficient Construction
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Training Grounds
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Mirrormade
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-21%synergy
Counterbalance
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Artificer Class
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%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
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
41%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
30%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Karn Liberated
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
45%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
42%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
Archway of Innovation
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
-22%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Fomori Vault
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Tower
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Treasure Vault
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Mine
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Crystal Vein
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Workshop
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Tolaria West
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
6%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Rivendell
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Factory
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.0%inclusion3 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
-2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
60%inclusion36 decks60 decks
50%synergy
Lotus Petal
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Mox Opal
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
35%synergy
Thought Vessel
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
-15%synergy
Grim Monolith
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Crypt
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-16%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
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
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Cave
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
4%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