Urza, Lord High Artificer (Commander) - Expensive

Alternate Names:

Terra BranfordTerra Branford

Urza, Lord High Artificer
Rank #66
1,804decks
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Ezra Sassaman
Mar 12, 2026
Fun Alternatives for the Top Ten Saltiest Commanders
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58%synergy
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41%synergy
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7%synergy
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38%synergy
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28%synergy
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21%synergy
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34%synergy
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32%synergy
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30%synergy
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29%synergy
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23%synergy
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11%synergy
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16%synergy
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4%synergy
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13%synergy
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0%synergy
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7%synergy
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5%synergy
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4%synergy
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14%synergy
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85%synergy
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80%synergy
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79%synergy
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74%synergy
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-2%synergy
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59%synergy
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45%synergy
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14%synergy
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21%synergy
Mana Crypt
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16%synergy
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16%synergy
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12%synergy
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11%synergy
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2%synergy
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70%synergy
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-23%synergy
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61%synergy
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60%synergy
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59%synergy
Misty Rainforest
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59%synergy
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32%synergy
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48%synergy
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23%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
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24%synergy
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11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion329 decks1.80K decks
14%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
12%inclusion197 decks1.68K decks
8%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
8.1%inclusion146 decks1.80K decks
2%synergy