Urza, Lord High Artificer (Commander) - Optimized Control

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Sewer-veillance Cam
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
April O'Neil, Human Element
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
4.9%inclusion2 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Donatello, Way with Machines
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Unwinding Clock
76%inclusion90 decks118 decks
64%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
82%inclusion97 decks118 decks
63%synergy
Winter Orb
64%inclusion76 decks118 decks
60%synergy
Isochron Scepter
77%inclusion91 decks118 decks
60%synergy
Seat of the Synod
76%inclusion90 decks118 decks
58%synergy
Fabricate
77%inclusion91 decks118 decks
56%synergy
Static Orb
55%inclusion65 decks118 decks
52%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
68%inclusion80 decks118 decks
51%synergy
Inventors' Fair
63%inclusion74 decks118 decks
50%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
64%inclusion76 decks118 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
77%inclusion91 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
76%inclusion90 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
73%inclusion86 decks118 decks
48%synergy
Whir of Invention
62%inclusion73 decks118 decks
49%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
58%inclusion68 decks118 decks
48%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
57%inclusion67 decks118 decks
48%synergy
Swan Song
57%inclusion67 decks118 decks
30%synergy
Mana Drain
54%inclusion64 decks118 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Remora
54%inclusion64 decks118 decks
28%synergy
The Reality Chip
53%inclusion63 decks118 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
75%inclusion88 decks118 decks
42%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
69%inclusion82 decks118 decks
37%synergy
Mystical Tutor
58%inclusion69 decks118 decks
36%synergy
Force of Will
53%inclusion62 decks118 decks
36%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
51%inclusion60 decks118 decks
28%synergy
The One Ring
47%inclusion55 decks118 decks
34%synergy
Mana Vault
43%inclusion51 decks118 decks
33%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
42%inclusion50 decks118 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Tomb
37%inclusion44 decks118 decks
26%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion39 decks118 decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Sai, Master Thopterist
52%inclusion61 decks118 decks
40%synergy
Foundry Inspector
50%inclusion59 decks118 decks
36%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
49%inclusion58 decks118 decks
39%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
42%inclusion49 decks118 decks
22%synergy
Ornithopter
41%inclusion48 decks118 decks
32%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
40%inclusion47 decks118 decks
30%synergy
Spellskite
39%inclusion46 decks118 decks
28%synergy
Displacer Kitten
37%inclusion44 decks118 decks
28%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
34%inclusion40 decks118 decks
22%synergy
Trinket Mage
27%inclusion32 decks118 decks
18%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
26%inclusion31 decks118 decks
20%synergy
Walking Ballista
25%inclusion29 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
18%synergy
Tribute Mage
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Thought Monitor
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Trophy Mage
20%inclusion24 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Shimmer Myr
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
-7%synergy
Grand Architect
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Master Transmuter
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Pili-Pala
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Memnarch
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
-5%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Memnite
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
-2%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Scrap Trawler
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Myr Retriever
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
7%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Master of Etherium
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Metalworker
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
52%inclusion61 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Brainstorm
47%inclusion56 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
46%inclusion54 decks118 decks
31%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
43%inclusion51 decks118 decks
28%synergy
Pongify
38%inclusion45 decks118 decks
-2%synergy
Negate
38%inclusion45 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Flusterstorm
32%inclusion38 decks118 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Denial
31%inclusion36 decks118 decks
-6%synergy
Pact of Negation
30%inclusion35 decks118 decks
20%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
26%inclusion31 decks118 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion30 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Scour for Scrap
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Spell Pierce
20%inclusion24 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Mental Misstep
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Mana Leak
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Dispel
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Strix Serenade
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Opt
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
-9%synergy
Reality Shift
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
-11%synergy
Frantic Search
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
-15%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Resculpt
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
-2%synergy
Narset's Reversal
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Chain of Vapor
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Misdirection
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Miscast
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
8%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Nexus of Fate
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
-2%synergy
Commandeer
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Snap
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
-11%synergy
Stifle
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Retraction Helix
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
-23%synergy
Capsize
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Spell Swindle
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
0%synergy
High Tide
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
-37%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Spider-Sense
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Machine Over Matter
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
-6%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
-3%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Trickbind
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Cyber Conversion
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Reshape
40%inclusion47 decks118 decks
33%synergy
Windfall
31%inclusion37 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Ponder
31%inclusion36 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Merchant Scroll
29%inclusion34 decks118 decks
20%synergy
Solve the Equation
28%inclusion33 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Thoughtcast
25%inclusion30 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion26 decks118 decks
-2%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Personal Tutor
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Transmute Artifact
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Polymorph
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Time Warp
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Timetwister
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
-3%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Time Stretch
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Expropriate
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Howling Mine
53%inclusion62 decks118 decks
46%synergy
Mystic Forge
47%inclusion55 decks118 decks
37%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
42%inclusion50 decks118 decks
34%synergy
Manifold Key
41%inclusion48 decks118 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion46 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
38%inclusion45 decks118 decks
32%synergy
Welding Jar
37%inclusion44 decks118 decks
32%synergy
Voltaic Key
33%inclusion39 decks118 decks
27%synergy
Codex Shredder
31%inclusion36 decks118 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion33 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Trinisphere
26%inclusion31 decks118 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Bauble
25%inclusion29 decks118 decks
20%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Winter Moon
22%inclusion26 decks118 decks
18%synergy
Cloud Key
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Spellbook
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Forge
20%inclusion24 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Sculpting Steel
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Pithing Needle
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Storage Matrix
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Moonsilver Key
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Prized Statue
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Imposter Mech
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Repurposing Bay
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Relic
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Torpor Orb
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Proteus Staff
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Vexing Bauble
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Insight Engine
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Domination
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Scroll Rack
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Semblance Anvil
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Crawlspace
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Forsaken Monument
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Panharmonicon
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Witching Well
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Nettlecyst
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
1%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Back to Basics
34%inclusion40 decks118 decks
27%synergy
Propaganda
25%inclusion29 decks118 decks
-6%synergy
Efficient Construction
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Mechanized Production
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Training Grounds
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Copy Artifact
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Power Artifact
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Counterbalance
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
47%inclusion55 decks118 decks
38%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
25%inclusion24 decks97 decks
18%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
64%inclusion75 decks118 decks
47%synergy
Academy Ruins
61%inclusion72 decks118 decks
42%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
50%inclusion59 decks118 decks
39%synergy
Buried Ruin
46%inclusion54 decks118 decks
33%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion51 decks118 decks
-13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
43%inclusion51 decks118 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
40%inclusion47 decks118 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Tower
35%inclusion41 decks118 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Mine
34%inclusion40 decks118 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
34%inclusion40 decks118 decks
29%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
33%inclusion30 decks90 decks
23%synergy
Archway of Innovation
29%inclusion34 decks118 decks
18%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Tolaria West
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
4%synergy
War Room
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Fomori Vault
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Vault
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Workshop
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Castle Vantress
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
-8%synergy
Emergence Zone
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Vein
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Halimar Depths
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Factory
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
-8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
-10%synergy
Command Beacon
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Blast Zone
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
-4%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion116 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion86 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
64%inclusion76 decks118 decks
54%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
61%inclusion72 decks118 decks
45%synergy
Lotus Petal
54%inclusion64 decks118 decks
42%synergy
Thought Vessel
49%inclusion58 decks118 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
42%inclusion50 decks118 decks
33%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion33 decks118 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
20%synergy
Grim Monolith
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
-8%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
-3%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
-17%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
87%inclusion103 decks118 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion30 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Cave
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
1%synergy