Urza, Lord High Artificer (Commander) - Optimized Control

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Cas Hinds
Nov 10, 2025
How Important Is Your Mana Base in Commander?
Ever wonder how important your lands are to your experience playing Commander? Read on to see how impactful every land-based decision can be.
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The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Agna Qel'a
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Katara's Reversal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dramatic Reversal
83%inclusion64 decks77 decks
63%synergy
Isochron Scepter
79%inclusion61 decks77 decks
61%synergy
Unwinding Clock
73%inclusion56 decks77 decks
61%synergy
Winter Orb
65%inclusion50 decks77 decks
60%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
70%inclusion54 decks77 decks
55%synergy
Seat of the Synod
73%inclusion56 decks77 decks
55%synergy
Fabricate
77%inclusion59 decks77 decks
55%synergy
Inventors' Fair
66%inclusion51 decks77 decks
53%synergy
Whir of Invention
64%inclusion49 decks77 decks
51%synergy
Howling Mine
57%inclusion44 decks77 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Sapphire Medallion
82%inclusion63 decks77 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
77%inclusion59 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
73%inclusion56 decks77 decks
48%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
66%inclusion51 decks77 decks
49%synergy
Swan Song
58%inclusion45 decks77 decks
32%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
57%inclusion44 decks77 decks
48%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
57%inclusion44 decks77 decks
48%synergy
Mana Drain
57%inclusion44 decks77 decks
30%synergy
The Reality Chip
56%inclusion43 decks77 decks
43%synergy
Mystic Remora
55%inclusion42 decks77 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
77%inclusion59 decks77 decks
43%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
73%inclusion56 decks77 decks
38%synergy
Mystical Tutor
61%inclusion47 decks77 decks
37%synergy
Force of Will
57%inclusion44 decks77 decks
40%synergy
The One Ring
55%inclusion42 decks77 decks
42%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
48%inclusion37 decks77 decks
25%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
45%inclusion35 decks77 decks
34%synergy
Mana Vault
43%inclusion33 decks77 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Tomb
40%inclusion31 decks77 decks
28%synergy
Chrome Mox
38%inclusion29 decks77 decks
28%synergy
Creatures
Sai, Master Thopterist
51%inclusion39 decks77 decks
39%synergy
Foundry Inspector
48%inclusion37 decks77 decks
34%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
48%inclusion37 decks77 decks
38%synergy
Ornithopter
42%inclusion32 decks77 decks
33%synergy
Displacer Kitten
39%inclusion30 decks77 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
38%inclusion29 decks77 decks
19%synergy
Spellskite
38%inclusion29 decks77 decks
27%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
36%inclusion28 decks77 decks
26%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
35%inclusion27 decks77 decks
23%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
22%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
26%inclusion20 decks77 decks
20%synergy
Tribute Mage
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Thought Monitor
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Trinket Mage
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Shimmer Myr
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Trophy Mage
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Walking Ballista
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
-7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Grand Architect
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Memnarch
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Memnite
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
-5%synergy
Pili-Pala
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Master Transmuter
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Scrap Trawler
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Master of Etherium
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Myr Retriever
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Drake
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Muddle the Mixture
52%inclusion40 decks77 decks
36%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
51%inclusion39 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Force of Negation
47%inclusion36 decks77 decks
31%synergy
Pongify
42%inclusion32 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
40%inclusion31 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
39%inclusion30 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Flusterstorm
35%inclusion27 decks77 decks
25%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion27 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Pact of Negation
32%inclusion25 decks77 decks
22%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
29%inclusion22 decks77 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Leak
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
18%synergy
Strix Serenade
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Spell Pierce
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Scour for Scrap
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Mental Misstep
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Dispel
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Narset's Reversal
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
-11%synergy
Opt
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
-8%synergy
Resculpt
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Chain of Vapor
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Miscast
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
-17%synergy
Nexus of Fate
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Misdirection
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Spider-Sense
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Snap
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
-9%synergy
Stifle
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Essence Flux
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Capsize
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Tale's End
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Cyber Conversion
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Machine Over Matter
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-5%synergy
Aetherize
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-22%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-5%synergy
High Tide
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-38%synergy
Urza's Command
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Reshape
38%inclusion29 decks77 decks
30%synergy
Solve the Equation
34%inclusion26 decks77 decks
21%synergy
Windfall
31%inclusion24 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Merchant Scroll
30%inclusion23 decks77 decks
20%synergy
Ponder
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Thoughtcast
26%inclusion20 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Preordain
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Transmute Artifact
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Polymorph
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Time Stretch
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Personal Tutor
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Timetwister
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Time Warp
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Static Orb
52%inclusion40 decks77 decks
48%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
42%inclusion32 decks77 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Forge
42%inclusion32 decks77 decks
32%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
38%inclusion29 decks77 decks
31%synergy
Manifold Key
36%inclusion28 decks77 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion26 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Codex Shredder
34%inclusion26 decks77 decks
28%synergy
Welding Jar
30%inclusion23 decks77 decks
24%synergy
Trinisphere
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
25%synergy
Voltaic Key
26%inclusion20 decks77 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Bauble
26%inclusion20 decks77 decks
21%synergy
Winter Moon
26%inclusion20 decks77 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion20 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Cloud Key
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Spellbook
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Forge
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Pithing Needle
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Moonsilver Key
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Repurposing Bay
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Sculpting Steel
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Storage Matrix
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Relic
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Imposter Mech
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Vexing Bauble
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Forsaken Monument
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Torpor Orb
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Prized Statue
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Expedition Map
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Proteus Staff
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Witching Well
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Insight Engine
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Nettlecyst
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Crawlspace
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Semblance Anvil
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Scroll Rack
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Staff of Domination
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
1%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Back to Basics
36%inclusion28 decks77 decks
29%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
-7%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Efficient Construction
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Power Artifact
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Mechanized Production
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Training Grounds
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Counterbalance
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Copy Artifact
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Mirrormade
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-5%synergy
Stasis
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Artificer Class
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
40%inclusion31 decks77 decks
31%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
64%inclusion49 decks77 decks
45%synergy
Urza's Saga
62%inclusion48 decks77 decks
46%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
52%inclusion40 decks77 decks
41%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
49%inclusion38 decks77 decks
24%synergy
Buried Ruin
42%inclusion32 decks77 decks
29%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
35%inclusion27 decks77 decks
-16%synergy
Archway of Innovation
35%inclusion27 decks77 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Tower
34%inclusion26 decks77 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Mine
34%inclusion26 decks77 decks
29%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion26 decks77 decks
-23%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
34%inclusion26 decks77 decks
29%synergy
War Room
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Tolaria West
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Vault
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Fomori Vault
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Workshop
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Blast Zone
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Vein
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Castle Vantress
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Factory
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Rivendell
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-5%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-8%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-5%synergy
Strip Mine
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion75 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion55 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
68%inclusion52 decks77 decks
57%synergy
Lotus Petal
57%inclusion44 decks77 decks
45%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
51%inclusion39 decks77 decks
34%synergy
Mox Opal
48%inclusion37 decks77 decks
38%synergy
Thought Vessel
42%inclusion32 decks77 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion24 decks77 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
20%synergy
Grim Monolith
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Mox Amber
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Mox Diamond
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Thran Dynamo
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
-10%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
-16%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-5%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
86%inclusion66 decks77 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Cave
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
1%synergy