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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Sewer-veillance Cam
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
4%synergy
April O'Neil, Human Element
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
1.9%inclusion2 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Technodrome
1.9%inclusion2 decks108 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Unwinding Clock
73%inclusion260 decks355 decks
61%synergy
Seat of the Synod
72%inclusion256 decks355 decks
54%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
73%inclusion258 decks355 decks
53%synergy
Fabricate
73%inclusion258 decks355 decks
51%synergy
Winter Orb
55%inclusion197 decks355 decks
51%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
68%inclusion241 decks355 decks
51%synergy
Isochron Scepter
67%inclusion239 decks355 decks
50%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
62%inclusion220 decks355 decks
47%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
57%inclusion201 decks355 decks
45%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
55%inclusion195 decks355 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
75%inclusion266 decks355 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
75%inclusion265 decks355 decks
16%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
62%inclusion220 decks355 decks
37%synergy
Foundry Inspector
57%inclusion202 decks355 decks
43%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
56%inclusion200 decks355 decks
44%synergy
Whir of Invention
55%inclusion197 decks355 decks
43%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
54%inclusion192 decks355 decks
45%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
52%inclusion185 decks355 decks
43%synergy
Mana Drain
52%inclusion183 decks355 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Forge
52%inclusion183 decks355 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
64%inclusion227 decks355 decks
32%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
61%inclusion216 decks355 decks
28%synergy
Mystical Tutor
55%inclusion196 decks355 decks
33%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
46%inclusion162 decks355 decks
23%synergy
Force of Will
44%inclusion157 decks355 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
43%inclusion152 decks355 decks
30%synergy
Mana Vault
39%inclusion139 decks355 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
34%inclusion120 decks355 decks
22%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
33%inclusion118 decks355 decks
22%synergy
Chrome Mox
30%inclusion108 decks355 decks
21%synergy
Creatures
The Reality Chip
51%inclusion180 decks355 decks
38%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
45%inclusion160 decks355 decks
33%synergy
Spellskite
45%inclusion160 decks355 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
45%inclusion159 decks355 decks
26%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
43%inclusion153 decks355 decks
33%synergy
Ornithopter
40%inclusion141 decks355 decks
31%synergy
Displacer Kitten
32%inclusion115 decks355 decks
23%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
30%inclusion107 decks355 decks
25%synergy
Trinket Mage
30%inclusion105 decks355 decks
20%synergy
Tribute Mage
29%inclusion102 decks355 decks
21%synergy
Walking Ballista
27%inclusion97 decks355 decks
22%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
26%inclusion94 decks355 decks
18%synergy
Thought Monitor
26%inclusion94 decks355 decks
16%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
24%inclusion84 decks355 decks
18%synergy
Trophy Mage
20%inclusion71 decks355 decks
13%synergy
Master Transmuter
19%inclusion68 decks355 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion67 decks355 decks
-3%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
19%inclusion66 decks355 decks
14%synergy
Shimmer Myr
19%inclusion66 decks355 decks
12%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
16%inclusion58 decks355 decks
4%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
15%inclusion55 decks355 decks
11%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
15%inclusion54 decks355 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion53 decks355 decks
1%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
15%inclusion52 decks355 decks
10%synergy
Memnarch
14%inclusion51 decks355 decks
12%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
14%inclusion48 decks355 decks
11%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
13%inclusion46 decks355 decks
9%synergy
Memnite
12%inclusion44 decks355 decks
9%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
12%inclusion44 decks355 decks
7%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
12%inclusion22 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Scrap Trawler
12%inclusion42 decks355 decks
8%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
12%inclusion41 decks355 decks
9%synergy
Steel Overseer
11%inclusion40 decks355 decks
7%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
11%inclusion40 decks355 decks
8%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
11%inclusion39 decks355 decks
10%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
11%inclusion39 decks355 decks
9%synergy
Master of Etherium
11%inclusion38 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
11%inclusion38 decks355 decks
-8%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
11%inclusion28 decks264 decks
7%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
10%inclusion37 decks355 decks
-2%synergy
Grand Architect
10%inclusion37 decks355 decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
10%inclusion36 decks355 decks
0%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion36 decks355 decks
-4%synergy
Spellseeker
10%inclusion35 decks355 decks
2%synergy
Metalworker
10%inclusion35 decks355 decks
8%synergy
Myr Retriever
10%inclusion34 decks355 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
9.3%inclusion33 decks355 decks
5%synergy
Pili-Pala
9.0%inclusion32 decks355 decks
7%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
8.2%inclusion29 decks355 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
51%inclusion182 decks355 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
49%inclusion174 decks355 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
42%inclusion150 decks355 decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
39%inclusion137 decks355 decks
23%synergy
Pongify
36%inclusion127 decks355 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Negation
34%inclusion120 decks355 decks
19%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion111 decks355 decks
-7%synergy
Pact of Negation
29%inclusion104 decks355 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion98 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
26%inclusion94 decks355 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion91 decks355 decks
-11%synergy
Flusterstorm
25%inclusion89 decks355 decks
15%synergy
Scour for Scrap
22%inclusion58 decks259 decks
15%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion68 decks355 decks
-8%synergy
Narset's Reversal
17%inclusion59 decks355 decks
4%synergy
Mental Misstep
16%inclusion58 decks355 decks
9%synergy
Resculpt
15%inclusion55 decks355 decks
-2%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion50 decks355 decks
5%synergy
High Tide
14%inclusion50 decks355 decks
-30%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion47 decks355 decks
8%synergy
Dispel
13%inclusion46 decks355 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion45 decks355 decks
4%synergy
Mana Leak
12%inclusion42 decks355 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion40 decks355 decks
-19%synergy
Chain of Vapor
11%inclusion39 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
11%inclusion38 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Desynchronization
11%inclusion38 decks355 decks
6%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
10%inclusion35 decks355 decks
2%synergy
Opt
10%inclusion34 decks355 decks
-16%synergy
Cryptic Command
9.3%inclusion33 decks355 decks
-2%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
9.0%inclusion32 decks355 decks
7%synergy
Nexus of Fate
8.7%inclusion31 decks355 decks
3%synergy
Snap
8.5%inclusion30 decks355 decks
-10%synergy
Archmage's Charm
8.2%inclusion29 decks355 decks
-9%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
7.9%inclusion28 decks355 decks
-2%synergy
Misdirection
7.9%inclusion28 decks355 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
7.6%inclusion27 decks355 decks
-22%synergy
Miscast
7.6%inclusion27 decks355 decks
4%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
7.3%inclusion26 decks355 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
7.3%inclusion26 decks355 decks
-4%synergy
Flare of Denial
6.2%inclusion22 decks355 decks
-1%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
5.6%inclusion20 decks354 decks
-1%synergy
Spider-Sense
5.4%inclusion12 decks223 decks
3%synergy
Essence Flux
5.4%inclusion19 decks355 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Command
5.4%inclusion19 decks355 decks
4%synergy
Machine Over Matter
5.1%inclusion18 decks355 decks
4%synergy
Disallow
5.1%inclusion18 decks355 decks
-2%synergy
Commandeer
5.1%inclusion18 decks355 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Reshape
42%inclusion148 decks355 decks
35%synergy
Ponder
32%inclusion113 decks355 decks
2%synergy
Windfall
27%inclusion97 decks355 decks
5%synergy
Thoughtcast
27%inclusion95 decks355 decks
18%synergy
Merchant Scroll
23%inclusion80 decks355 decks
14%synergy
Solve the Equation
22%inclusion78 decks355 decks
10%synergy
Preordain
19%inclusion66 decks355 decks
-5%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
17%inclusion62 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion46 decks355 decks
-2%synergy
Transmute Artifact
9.3%inclusion33 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Polymorph
7.6%inclusion27 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
7.6%inclusion27 decks355 decks
4%synergy
March of Progress
6.2%inclusion22 decks355 decks
4%synergy
One with the Machine
5.9%inclusion21 decks355 decks
3%synergy
Time Stretch
5.4%inclusion19 decks355 decks
1%synergy
Time Warp
5.1%inclusion18 decks355 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Howling Mine
48%inclusion171 decks355 decks
41%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
43%inclusion152 decks355 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion143 decks355 decks
14%synergy
Static Orb
39%inclusion139 decks355 decks
36%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
38%inclusion134 decks355 decks
30%synergy
Manifold Key
37%inclusion131 decks355 decks
30%synergy
Welding Jar
36%inclusion128 decks355 decks
30%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
31%inclusion109 decks355 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion104 decks355 decks
1%synergy
Voltaic Key
29%inclusion102 decks355 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Bauble
25%inclusion88 decks355 decks
20%synergy
Cloud Key
24%inclusion85 decks355 decks
17%synergy
Spellbook
23%inclusion82 decks355 decks
16%synergy
Sculpting Steel
22%inclusion79 decks355 decks
15%synergy
Codex Shredder
22%inclusion78 decks355 decks
16%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
22%inclusion58 decks266 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Forge
22%inclusion77 decks355 decks
17%synergy
Trinisphere
21%inclusion73 decks355 decks
19%synergy
Winter Moon
18%inclusion63 decks355 decks
13%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
17%inclusion62 decks355 decks
13%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
16%inclusion58 decks355 decks
13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
15%inclusion53 decks355 decks
9%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
14%inclusion50 decks355 decks
10%synergy
Pithing Needle
14%inclusion50 decks355 decks
12%synergy
Forsaken Monument
14%inclusion48 decks355 decks
10%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
13%inclusion46 decks355 decks
10%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
13%inclusion45 decks355 decks
8%synergy
Repurposing Bay
12%inclusion41 decks352 decks
8%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
11%inclusion40 decks355 decks
9%synergy
Storage Matrix
10%inclusion35 decks355 decks
9%synergy
Moonsilver Key
9.3%inclusion33 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Relic
9.0%inclusion32 decks355 decks
7%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.2%inclusion29 decks355 decks
4%synergy
Insight Engine
7.9%inclusion21 decks266 decks
3%synergy
Proteus Staff
7.9%inclusion28 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Torpor Orb
7.6%inclusion27 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Domination
7.6%inclusion27 decks355 decks
5%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.3%inclusion26 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.0%inclusion25 decks355 decks
2%synergy
Expedition Map
6.8%inclusion24 decks355 decks
3%synergy
Crawlspace
6.5%inclusion23 decks355 decks
4%synergy
Clock of Omens
6.5%inclusion23 decks355 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
6.5%inclusion23 decks355 decks
1%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
6.5%inclusion23 decks355 decks
4%synergy
Semblance Anvil
6.5%inclusion23 decks355 decks
4%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
6.2%inclusion22 decks355 decks
2%synergy
Prized Statue
6.2%inclusion22 decks355 decks
5%synergy
Cryogen Relic
6.1%inclusion16 decks263 decks
2%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
5.9%inclusion21 decks355 decks
1%synergy
Stone of Erech
5.9%inclusion21 decks355 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
48%inclusion169 decks355 decks
21%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
24%inclusion85 decks355 decks
16%synergy
Efficient Construction
23%inclusion82 decks355 decks
16%synergy
Back to Basics
23%inclusion80 decks355 decks
15%synergy
Mechanized Production
21%inclusion73 decks355 decks
13%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
21%inclusion73 decks355 decks
16%synergy
Training Grounds
18%inclusion64 decks355 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion55 decks355 decks
-15%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
15%inclusion52 decks352 decks
7%synergy
Copy Artifact
13%inclusion47 decks355 decks
10%synergy
Power Artifact
11%inclusion40 decks355 decks
9%synergy
Artificer Class
6.8%inclusion24 decks355 decks
4%synergy
Omniscience
6.5%inclusion23 decks355 decks
-2%synergy
Mirrormade
6.5%inclusion23 decks355 decks
1%synergy
Counterbalance
5.9%inclusion21 decks355 decks
2%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.4%inclusion19 decks355 decks
-7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.4%inclusion19 decks355 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
45%inclusion158 decks355 decks
36%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
22%inclusion64 decks285 decks
16%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
21%inclusion73 decks355 decks
17%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
14%inclusion47 decks331 decks
12%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
14%inclusion49 decks355 decks
-1%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
10%inclusion36 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
8.2%inclusion29 decks355 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
8.2%inclusion29 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
5.9%inclusion21 decks355 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
63%inclusion222 decks355 decks
44%synergy
Urza's Saga
59%inclusion209 decks355 decks
42%synergy
Inventors' Fair
58%inclusion205 decks355 decks
45%synergy
Buried Ruin
46%inclusion165 decks355 decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion160 decks355 decks
-11%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
38%inclusion103 decks268 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
37%inclusion133 decks355 decks
-13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
37%inclusion130 decks355 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Tower
35%inclusion124 decks355 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Mine
35%inclusion124 decks355 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
35%inclusion124 decks355 decks
30%synergy
Archway of Innovation
34%inclusion119 decks355 decks
23%synergy
Tolaria West
18%inclusion65 decks355 decks
13%synergy
Fomori Vault
17%inclusion62 decks355 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Vault
17%inclusion61 decks355 decks
14%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
16%inclusion57 decks355 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
15%inclusion54 decks355 decks
6%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion52 decks355 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Workshop
12%inclusion42 decks355 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion40 decks355 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Vantress
11%inclusion39 decks355 decks
-8%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion37 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Vein
9.3%inclusion33 decks355 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.8%inclusion29 decks330 decks
0%synergy
Blast Zone
8.5%inclusion30 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
8.5%inclusion30 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
7.9%inclusion28 decks355 decks
5%synergy
Rivendell
7.0%inclusion25 decks355 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Factory
7.0%inclusion25 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion23 decks355 decks
2%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6.2%inclusion22 decks355 decks
5%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
-1%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.1%inclusion18 decks355 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.1%inclusion18 decks355 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion345 decks355 decks
12%synergy
Basalt Monolith
65%inclusion232 decks355 decks
55%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion226 decks355 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
59%inclusion210 decks355 decks
43%synergy
Lotus Petal
48%inclusion171 decks355 decks
36%synergy
Thought Vessel
46%inclusion164 decks355 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
38%inclusion134 decks355 decks
28%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion111 decks355 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion70 decks355 decks
0%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
20%inclusion70 decks355 decks
17%synergy
Grim Monolith
19%inclusion68 decks355 decks
14%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion60 decks355 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion53 decks355 decks
8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
14%inclusion51 decks355 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion44 decks355 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
11%inclusion40 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion38 decks355 decks
-10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion37 decks355 decks
-1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.8%inclusion24 decks355 decks
-1%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
6.2%inclusion22 decks355 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
88%inclusion313 decks355 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion98 decks355 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
19%inclusion68 decks355 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Cave
17%inclusion60 decks355 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion60 decks355 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion58 decks355 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
16%inclusion58 decks355 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion58 decks355 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
15%inclusion55 decks355 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion53 decks355 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion46 decks355 decks
-2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion45 decks355 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion39 decks355 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.2%inclusion29 decks355 decks
-18%synergy
Command Tower
7.6%inclusion27 decks355 decks
3%synergy
Power Depot
6.5%inclusion23 decks355 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.9%inclusion21 decks355 decks
1%synergy