Urza, Lord High Artificer (Commander) - Optimized Artifacts

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Sewer-veillance Cam
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
12%synergy
April O'Neil, Human Element
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
3.9%inclusion2 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
3.1%inclusion4 decks130 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Unwinding Clock
74%inclusion275 decks370 decks
62%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
73%inclusion271 decks370 decks
54%synergy
Seat of the Synod
72%inclusion267 decks370 decks
53%synergy
Fabricate
74%inclusion272 decks370 decks
52%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
69%inclusion255 decks370 decks
52%synergy
Winter Orb
55%inclusion203 decks370 decks
50%synergy
Isochron Scepter
68%inclusion250 decks370 decks
50%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
62%inclusion230 decks370 decks
47%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
57%inclusion210 decks370 decks
45%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
55%inclusion205 decks370 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
75%inclusion277 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
75%inclusion277 decks370 decks
16%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
62%inclusion231 decks370 decks
38%synergy
Foundry Inspector
57%inclusion212 decks370 decks
43%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
57%inclusion210 decks370 decks
45%synergy
Whir of Invention
56%inclusion209 decks370 decks
44%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
54%inclusion199 decks370 decks
44%synergy
Swan Song
53%inclusion195 decks370 decks
26%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
52%inclusion193 decks370 decks
43%synergy
Mana Drain
52%inclusion191 decks370 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
65%inclusion240 decks370 decks
33%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
61%inclusion225 decks370 decks
28%synergy
Mystical Tutor
55%inclusion205 decks370 decks
33%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
47%inclusion175 decks370 decks
25%synergy
Force of Will
45%inclusion166 decks370 decks
28%synergy
The One Ring
42%inclusion156 decks370 decks
30%synergy
Mana Vault
39%inclusion145 decks370 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
34%inclusion127 decks370 decks
23%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
32%inclusion120 decks370 decks
22%synergy
Chrome Mox
31%inclusion114 decks370 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
The Reality Chip
50%inclusion184 decks370 decks
37%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
46%inclusion171 decks370 decks
34%synergy
Spellskite
46%inclusion171 decks370 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
45%inclusion166 decks370 decks
26%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
44%inclusion162 decks370 decks
34%synergy
Ornithopter
40%inclusion147 decks370 decks
31%synergy
Displacer Kitten
33%inclusion123 decks370 decks
23%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
29%inclusion109 decks370 decks
24%synergy
Trinket Mage
29%inclusion108 decks370 decks
20%synergy
Tribute Mage
29%inclusion107 decks370 decks
21%synergy
Walking Ballista
27%inclusion99 decks370 decks
21%synergy
Thought Monitor
27%inclusion99 decks370 decks
16%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
26%inclusion97 decks370 decks
18%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
24%inclusion89 decks370 decks
18%synergy
Trophy Mage
20%inclusion75 decks370 decks
14%synergy
Master Transmuter
20%inclusion73 decks370 decks
15%synergy
Shimmer Myr
19%inclusion71 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion70 decks370 decks
-3%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
18%inclusion68 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
17%inclusion64 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
16%inclusion60 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
16%inclusion60 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion56 decks370 decks
1%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
15%inclusion54 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Memnarch
14%inclusion52 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
14%inclusion51 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
12%inclusion46 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Memnite
12%inclusion45 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
12%inclusion45 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Scrap Trawler
12%inclusion44 decks370 decks
8%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Steel Overseer
11%inclusion42 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
11%inclusion41 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Master of Etherium
11%inclusion41 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
11%inclusion41 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
11%inclusion40 decks370 decks
-1%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
11%inclusion40 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion39 decks370 decks
-4%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
11%inclusion39 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
10%inclusion29 decks279 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
10%inclusion38 decks370 decks
-9%synergy
Grand Architect
10%inclusion38 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
10%inclusion37 decks370 decks
-1%synergy
Metalworker
10%inclusion37 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Spellseeker
10%inclusion36 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Myr Retriever
9.5%inclusion35 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Pili-Pala
9.5%inclusion35 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
8.6%inclusion32 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
8.6%inclusion32 decks370 decks
0%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
49%inclusion181 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
42%inclusion154 decks370 decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
39%inclusion143 decks370 decks
23%synergy
Pongify
37%inclusion136 decks370 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Negation
35%inclusion129 decks370 decks
20%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion114 decks370 decks
-7%synergy
Pact of Negation
30%inclusion110 decks370 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion101 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
27%inclusion99 decks370 decks
-8%synergy
Flusterstorm
26%inclusion98 decks370 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion94 decks370 decks
-11%synergy
Scour for Scrap
22%inclusion61 decks274 decks
15%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion71 decks370 decks
-8%synergy
Mental Misstep
17%inclusion62 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Narset's Reversal
17%inclusion62 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
15%inclusion54 decks370 decks
-3%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion52 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion50 decks370 decks
4%synergy
High Tide
14%inclusion50 decks370 decks
-30%synergy
Dispel
13%inclusion47 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion45 decks370 decks
-18%synergy
Chain of Vapor
12%inclusion45 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
12%inclusion45 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Mana Leak
12%inclusion44 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
11%inclusion41 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Desynchronization
11%inclusion39 decks370 decks
6%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
9.5%inclusion35 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Cryptic Command
9.2%inclusion34 decks370 decks
-3%synergy
Opt
8.9%inclusion33 decks370 decks
-16%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
8.6%inclusion32 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Nexus of Fate
8.4%inclusion31 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Snap
8.4%inclusion31 decks370 decks
-10%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.1%inclusion30 decks370 decks
-2%synergy
Archmage's Charm
8.1%inclusion30 decks370 decks
-9%synergy
Misdirection
7.8%inclusion29 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Miscast
7.3%inclusion27 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
7.0%inclusion26 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
7.0%inclusion26 decks370 decks
-5%synergy
Aetherize
6.8%inclusion25 decks370 decks
-23%synergy
Flare of Denial
5.9%inclusion22 decks370 decks
-1%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
5.7%inclusion21 decks369 decks
-1%synergy
Commandeer
5.7%inclusion21 decks370 decks
0%synergy
Access Denied
5.1%inclusion19 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Essence Flux
5.1%inclusion19 decks370 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Command
5.1%inclusion19 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Spider-Sense
5.0%inclusion12 decks239 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Reshape
42%inclusion154 decks370 decks
35%synergy
Ponder
31%inclusion115 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Windfall
28%inclusion104 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Thoughtcast
25%inclusion93 decks370 decks
16%synergy
Merchant Scroll
23%inclusion84 decks370 decks
14%synergy
Solve the Equation
22%inclusion80 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion67 decks370 decks
-5%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
18%inclusion65 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion49 decks370 decks
-2%synergy
Transmute Artifact
9.2%inclusion34 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.1%inclusion30 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Polymorph
7.3%inclusion27 decks370 decks
6%synergy
March of Progress
5.9%inclusion22 decks370 decks
4%synergy
One with the Machine
5.7%inclusion21 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Time Stretch
5.1%inclusion19 decks370 decks
1%synergy
Time Warp
5.1%inclusion19 decks370 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
51%inclusion190 decks370 decks
42%synergy
Howling Mine
48%inclusion178 decks370 decks
41%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
43%inclusion159 decks370 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion152 decks370 decks
15%synergy
Static Orb
39%inclusion144 decks370 decks
36%synergy
Manifold Key
38%inclusion140 decks370 decks
31%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
37%inclusion138 decks370 decks
29%synergy
Welding Jar
36%inclusion134 decks370 decks
31%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
31%inclusion115 decks370 decks
26%synergy
Voltaic Key
29%inclusion108 decks370 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion108 decks370 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Bauble
25%inclusion93 decks370 decks
20%synergy
Cloud Key
24%inclusion87 decks370 decks
16%synergy
Spellbook
23%inclusion86 decks370 decks
17%synergy
Codex Shredder
23%inclusion84 decks370 decks
17%synergy
Sculpting Steel
22%inclusion83 decks370 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Forge
22%inclusion83 decks370 decks
17%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
22%inclusion61 decks281 decks
15%synergy
Trinisphere
20%inclusion73 decks370 decks
18%synergy
Winter Moon
19%inclusion70 decks370 decks
15%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
17%inclusion64 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
16%inclusion60 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
15%inclusion54 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion53 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Pithing Needle
14%inclusion51 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
13%inclusion49 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Forsaken Monument
13%inclusion49 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
13%inclusion47 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Repurposing Bay
11%inclusion42 decks367 decks
8%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
11%inclusion41 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Storage Matrix
10%inclusion36 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Relic
8.9%inclusion33 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Moonsilver Key
8.6%inclusion32 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.6%inclusion32 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
8.1%inclusion30 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Proteus Staff
7.8%inclusion29 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Insight Engine
7.8%inclusion22 decks281 decks
3%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.6%inclusion28 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Torpor Orb
7.3%inclusion27 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Domination
7.3%inclusion27 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
7.0%inclusion26 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Crawlspace
6.8%inclusion25 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Prized Statue
6.5%inclusion24 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Cryogen Relic
6.5%inclusion18 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Clock of Omens
6.2%inclusion23 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
6.2%inclusion23 decks370 decks
0%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
6.2%inclusion23 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Semblance Anvil
6.2%inclusion23 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
5.9%inclusion22 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
5.9%inclusion22 decks370 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
49%inclusion181 decks370 decks
22%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
25%inclusion91 decks370 decks
17%synergy
Back to Basics
23%inclusion86 decks370 decks
16%synergy
Efficient Construction
23%inclusion84 decks370 decks
16%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
20%inclusion75 decks370 decks
15%synergy
Mechanized Production
20%inclusion73 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Training Grounds
18%inclusion67 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion60 decks370 decks
-15%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
15%inclusion56 decks367 decks
8%synergy
Copy Artifact
13%inclusion49 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Power Artifact
11%inclusion42 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Artificer Class
7.0%inclusion26 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Mirrormade
6.2%inclusion23 decks370 decks
1%synergy
Omniscience
5.9%inclusion22 decks370 decks
-3%synergy
Counterbalance
5.7%inclusion21 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.4%inclusion20 decks370 decks
-7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.4%inclusion20 decks370 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
44%inclusion164 decks370 decks
35%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
22%inclusion67 decks300 decks
16%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
20%inclusion74 decks370 decks
17%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
14%inclusion48 decks346 decks
12%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
14%inclusion50 decks370 decks
-1%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
10%inclusion37 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
7.6%inclusion28 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
7.6%inclusion28 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
5.7%inclusion21 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
63%inclusion233 decks370 decks
44%synergy
Urza's Saga
59%inclusion219 decks370 decks
42%synergy
Inventors' Fair
58%inclusion213 decks370 decks
45%synergy
Buried Ruin
46%inclusion172 decks370 decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion166 decks370 decks
-11%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
39%inclusion111 decks283 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
39%inclusion143 decks370 decks
-11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion139 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Tower
35%inclusion130 decks370 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Mine
35%inclusion130 decks370 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
35%inclusion130 decks370 decks
31%synergy
Archway of Innovation
33%inclusion121 decks370 decks
22%synergy
Tolaria West
18%inclusion66 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Fomori Vault
18%inclusion65 decks370 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Vault
17%inclusion63 decks370 decks
14%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
16%inclusion60 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
16%inclusion59 decks370 decks
7%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion55 decks370 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Workshop
12%inclusion43 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion42 decks370 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Vantress
11%inclusion40 decks370 decks
-8%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion38 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Vein
8.9%inclusion33 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.7%inclusion30 decks345 decks
0%synergy
Blast Zone
8.1%inclusion30 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
8.1%inclusion30 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
7.3%inclusion27 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Rivendell
6.8%inclusion25 decks370 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Factory
6.8%inclusion25 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
6.2%inclusion23 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6.2%inclusion23 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.1%inclusion12 decks197 decks
-1%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.4%inclusion20 decks370 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion360 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion241 decks370 decks
0%synergy
Basalt Monolith
65%inclusion239 decks370 decks
54%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
60%inclusion221 decks370 decks
44%synergy
Lotus Petal
49%inclusion183 decks370 decks
37%synergy
Thought Vessel
46%inclusion172 decks370 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
38%inclusion140 decks370 decks
28%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion114 decks370 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion74 decks370 decks
0%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
20%inclusion74 decks370 decks
17%synergy
Grim Monolith
19%inclusion69 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Thran Dynamo
16%inclusion61 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion54 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
14%inclusion51 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion49 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
11%inclusion41 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion39 decks370 decks
-10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion38 decks370 decks
-1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.0%inclusion26 decks370 decks
-1%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
6.5%inclusion24 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
88%inclusion327 decks370 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion101 decks370 decks
5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
19%inclusion69 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion64 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Cave
17%inclusion63 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion60 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion59 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
16%inclusion59 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion56 decks370 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
15%inclusion55 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion49 decks370 decks
-2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion48 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion40 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
8.1%inclusion30 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.8%inclusion29 decks370 decks
-18%synergy
Power Depot
5.7%inclusion21 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.7%inclusion21 decks370 decks
1%synergy