Urza, Lord High Artificer (Commander) - Budget Optimized

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Terra BranfordTerra Branford

Urza, Lord High Artificer
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Ezra Sassaman
Mar 12, 2026
Ezra Sassaman
Fun Alternatives for the Top Ten Saltiest Commanders
Is your playgroup tired of your Tergrid deck? (Can't blame them.) Then check out this list of replacements for the saltiest commanders.
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5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
April O'Neil, Human Element
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Technodrome
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
2%synergy
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2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
2%synergy
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69%inclusion121 decks175 decks
55%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
66%inclusion116 decks175 decks
54%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
67%inclusion118 decks175 decks
50%synergy
Ornithopter
58%inclusion102 decks175 decks
50%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
58%inclusion101 decks175 decks
49%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
48%inclusion84 decks175 decks
40%synergy
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49%inclusion85 decks175 decks
39%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
57%inclusion99 decks175 decks
37%synergy
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42%inclusion74 decks175 decks
37%synergy
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54%inclusion94 decks175 decks
35%synergy
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73%inclusion128 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Negate
58%inclusion102 decks175 decks
20%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
56%inclusion98 decks175 decks
31%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
46%inclusion80 decks175 decks
34%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
45%inclusion79 decks175 decks
-13%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
43%inclusion75 decks175 decks
33%synergy
Fabricate
43%inclusion75 decks175 decks
22%synergy
Efficient Construction
42%inclusion73 decks175 decks
35%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
41%inclusion71 decks175 decks
30%synergy
Isochron Scepter
39%inclusion68 decks175 decks
21%synergy
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Narset, Parter of Veils
33%inclusion57 decks175 decks
22%synergy
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17%inclusion29 decks175 decks
-6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
-27%synergy
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Thought Monitor
37%inclusion65 decks175 decks
27%synergy
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37%inclusion64 decks175 decks
30%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
35%inclusion62 decks175 decks
28%synergy
Trinket Mage
34%inclusion60 decks175 decks
25%synergy
The Reality Chip
33%inclusion57 decks175 decks
20%synergy
Tribute Mage
31%inclusion55 decks175 decks
24%synergy
Trophy Mage
30%inclusion53 decks175 decks
24%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
28%inclusion49 decks175 decks
22%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
26%inclusion45 decks175 decks
22%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
23%inclusion40 decks175 decks
20%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
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19%synergy
Master of Etherium
22%inclusion39 decks175 decks
17%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
22%inclusion39 decks175 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
22%inclusion38 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
21%inclusion36 decks175 decks
15%synergy
Riddlesmith
21%inclusion36 decks175 decks
17%synergy
Silver Myr
19%inclusion33 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Steel Overseer
19%inclusion33 decks175 decks
15%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
18%inclusion32 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
18%inclusion31 decks175 decks
12%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
16%inclusion28 decks175 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
16%inclusion28 decks175 decks
-3%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
16%inclusion28 decks175 decks
-3%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Memnite
15%inclusion27 decks175 decks
12%synergy
Myr Retriever
14%inclusion25 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
14%inclusion25 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Master Transmuter
14%inclusion25 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Spellskite
14%inclusion25 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
14%inclusion24 decks175 decks
10%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Walking Ballista
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Grand Architect
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
11%inclusion20 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Steel Hellkite
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Whirler Rogue
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Battered Golem
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Scrap Trawler
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Pili-Pala
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
-2%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
6%synergy
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An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion68 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Scour for Scrap
39%inclusion42 decks109 decks
31%synergy
Brainstorm
35%inclusion61 decks175 decks
-6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
33%inclusion58 decks175 decks
18%synergy
Whir of Invention
32%inclusion56 decks175 decks
19%synergy
Spell Pierce
29%inclusion50 decks175 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion48 decks175 decks
-9%synergy
Resculpt
23%inclusion41 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Mana Leak
22%inclusion39 decks175 decks
16%synergy
High Tide
22%inclusion38 decks175 decks
-22%synergy
Dispel
22%inclusion38 decks175 decks
13%synergy
Frantic Search
21%inclusion37 decks175 decks
-9%synergy
Opt
21%inclusion37 decks175 decks
-4%synergy
Pongify
20%inclusion35 decks175 decks
-20%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion34 decks175 decks
-8%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
19%inclusion34 decks175 decks
17%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
16%inclusion28 decks175 decks
-19%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
16%inclusion28 decks175 decks
12%synergy
Machine Over Matter
13%inclusion23 decks175 decks
12%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
-18%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Desynchronization
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Unwind
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0%synergy
Spider-Sense
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7%synergy
Essence Flux
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1%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
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2%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
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7%synergy
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-13%synergy
Narset's Reversal
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-4%synergy
Urza's Command
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8%synergy
Swan Song
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-18%synergy
Essence Scatter
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5%synergy
Spell Swindle
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6%synergy
Archmage's Charm
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-9%synergy
Delay
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4%synergy
Miscast
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5%synergy
Strix Serenade
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-1%synergy
Cancel
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3%synergy
Snap
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-11%synergy
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5%synergy
Annul
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5%synergy
Impulse
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3%synergy
Access Denied
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
4%synergy
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7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Consider
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
-8%synergy
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6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
2%synergy
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5%synergy
Cerebral Download
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6%synergy
Flusterstorm
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-3%synergy
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Thoughtcast
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27%synergy
Reshape
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20%synergy
Preordain
21%inclusion37 decks175 decks
-3%synergy
Windfall
20%inclusion35 decks175 decks
-2%synergy
Ponder
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-10%synergy
Solve the Equation
19%inclusion34 decks175 decks
7%synergy
March of Progress
13%inclusion23 decks175 decks
11%synergy
One with the Machine
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Polymorph
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
7%synergy
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7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Rise and Shine
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Temporal Fissure
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Replication
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
-5%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Relm's Sketching
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Displacement Wave
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Universal Surveillance
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Time Stretch
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Aether Gale
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
3%synergy
River's Rebuke
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
2%synergy
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Howling Mine
39%inclusion68 decks175 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Forge
38%inclusion67 decks175 decks
29%synergy
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37%inclusion65 decks175 decks
25%synergy
Winter Orb
34%inclusion60 decks175 decks
30%synergy
Winter Moon
33%inclusion57 decks175 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion57 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Codex Shredder
31%inclusion55 decks175 decks
26%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
29%inclusion32 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Spellbook
29%inclusion50 decks175 decks
22%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
28%inclusion49 decks175 decks
21%synergy
Manifold Key
27%inclusion47 decks175 decks
20%synergy
Static Orb
25%inclusion43 decks175 decks
21%synergy
Sculpting Steel
25%inclusion43 decks175 decks
17%synergy
Cloud Key
25%inclusion43 decks175 decks
18%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
22%inclusion38 decks175 decks
19%synergy
Pithing Needle
21%inclusion36 decks175 decks
19%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
20%inclusion35 decks175 decks
15%synergy
Witching Well
19%inclusion33 decks175 decks
17%synergy
Repurposing Bay
18%inclusion32 decks173 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion32 decks175 decks
-8%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
17%inclusion29 decks175 decks
13%synergy
Cryogen Relic
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Voltaic Key
15%inclusion27 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Stone of Erech
15%inclusion27 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Storage Matrix
15%inclusion27 decks175 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Relic
15%inclusion27 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
14%inclusion25 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion23 decks175 decks
-2%synergy
Forsaken Monument
13%inclusion23 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion20 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
-7%synergy
Urza's Bauble
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Herbal Poultice
10%inclusion18 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Insight Engine
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Moonsilver Key
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Prized Statue
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Golem Foundry
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Elsewhere Flask
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Torpor Orb
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
-4%synergy
Bone Saw
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Semblance Anvil
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Genesis Chamber
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Voyager Staff
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Proteus Staff
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Fountain of Youth
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
35%inclusion62 decks175 decks
27%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
27%inclusion48 decks175 decks
22%synergy
Mechanized Production
24%inclusion42 decks175 decks
17%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
18%inclusion31 decks173 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion30 decks175 decks
-13%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion28 decks175 decks
-11%synergy
Back to Basics
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
4%synergy
The Antiquities War
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Training Grounds
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Mirrormade
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Witness Protection
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Future Sight
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
-6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
14%inclusion25 decks175 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
14%inclusion24 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
11%inclusion20 decks175 decks
-3%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
10%inclusion17 decks175 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
43%inclusion75 decks175 decks
31%synergy
Buried Ruin
39%inclusion69 decks175 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion58 decks175 decks
-23%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
28%inclusion49 decks175 decks
-22%synergy
Urza's Mine
24%inclusion42 decks175 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Tower
23%inclusion41 decks175 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
23%inclusion41 decks175 decks
19%synergy
Archway of Innovation
23%inclusion41 decks175 decks
13%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Castle Vantress
13%inclusion23 decks175 decks
-5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion23 decks175 decks
-2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion20 decks175 decks
-2%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
-3%synergy
Academy Ruins
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
-8%synergy
Secluded Starforge
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Vault
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Factory
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.5%inclusion10 decks155 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
-10%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
3%synergy
War Room
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
-10%synergy
Fomori Vault
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion158 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion106 decks175 decks
-4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
59%inclusion104 decks175 decks
43%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion87 decks175 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
49%inclusion86 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Basalt Monolith
37%inclusion65 decks175 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion48 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
16%inclusion28 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion28 decks175 decks
-4%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
15%inclusion26 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Lens
13%inclusion23 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion22 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Prophetic Prism
12%inclusion21 decks175 decks
11%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Guild Globe
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Star
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
-5%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
-17%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion169 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
-15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
-13%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
4%synergy
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