Urza, Lord High Artificer (Commander) - Optimized Control

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DougY
Dec 12, 2025
Way-Too-Early Top 10 Cards of 2026
We've already seen a ton of new cards coming from 2026 Magic sets, so let's sign off on 2025 by looking at the best cards from the future.
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Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
3.7%inclusion2 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dramatic Reversal
83%inclusion74 decks89 decks
63%synergy
Unwinding Clock
74%inclusion66 decks89 decks
62%synergy
Isochron Scepter
78%inclusion69 decks89 decks
60%synergy
Winter Orb
64%inclusion57 decks89 decks
59%synergy
Seat of the Synod
75%inclusion67 decks89 decks
57%synergy
Fabricate
74%inclusion66 decks89 decks
53%synergy
Inventors' Fair
65%inclusion58 decks89 decks
52%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
69%inclusion61 decks89 decks
52%synergy
Static Orb
54%inclusion48 decks89 decks
51%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
65%inclusion58 decks89 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
79%inclusion70 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
78%inclusion69 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
73%inclusion65 decks89 decks
48%synergy
Whir of Invention
60%inclusion53 decks89 decks
47%synergy
The Reality Chip
58%inclusion52 decks89 decks
46%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
57%inclusion51 decks89 decks
48%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
57%inclusion51 decks89 decks
48%synergy
Mana Drain
57%inclusion51 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Howling Mine
56%inclusion50 decks89 decks
49%synergy
Swan Song
55%inclusion49 decks89 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
74%inclusion66 decks89 decks
41%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
72%inclusion64 decks89 decks
38%synergy
Mystical Tutor
61%inclusion54 decks89 decks
37%synergy
Force of Will
56%inclusion50 decks89 decks
39%synergy
The One Ring
53%inclusion47 decks89 decks
40%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
49%inclusion44 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
37%synergy
Mana Vault
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Chrome Mox
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Creatures
Foundry Inspector
53%inclusion47 decks89 decks
39%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
53%inclusion47 decks89 decks
41%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
42%synergy
Ornithopter
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Displacer Kitten
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Spellskite
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Thought Monitor
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Trinket Mage
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Tribute Mage
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Walking Ballista
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Shimmer Myr
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Trophy Mage
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Grand Architect
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Memnarch
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Pili-Pala
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Master Transmuter
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Memnite
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Myr Retriever
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Scrap Trawler
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Master of Etherium
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Gilded Drake
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Metalworker
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Palladium Myr
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Muddle the Mixture
51%inclusion45 decks89 decks
35%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
51%inclusion45 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Force of Negation
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
33%synergy
Brainstorm
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Pongify
40%inclusion36 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Negate
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Flusterstorm
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Pact of Negation
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Mana Leak
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Strix Serenade
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Spell Pierce
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Mental Misstep
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
-10%synergy
Narset's Reversal
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Scour for Scrap
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Dispel
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Opt
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
-8%synergy
Resculpt
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Chain of Vapor
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Nexus of Fate
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Miscast
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
-19%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Misdirection
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
6%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-21%synergy
Spell Swindle
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Snap
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-11%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Denial
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Capsize
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
2%synergy
High Tide
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-38%synergy
Spider-Sense
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Cyber Conversion
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Machine Over Matter
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Essence Flux
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Tale's End
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Cryptic Command
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Commandeer
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Reshape
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Windfall
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Solve the Equation
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Merchant Scroll
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Thoughtcast
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Transmute Artifact
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Polymorph
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Time Stretch
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Timetwister
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Expropriate
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
33%synergy
Manifold Key
40%inclusion36 decks89 decks
34%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
40%inclusion36 decks89 decks
32%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Welding Jar
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
29%synergy
Codex Shredder
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Voltaic Key
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Trinisphere
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Winter Moon
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Cloud Key
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Spellbook
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Bauble
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Forge
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Pithing Needle
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Moonsilver Key
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Sculpting Steel
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Storage Matrix
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Repurposing Bay
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Relic
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Torpor Orb
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Insight Engine
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Vexing Bauble
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Prized Statue
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Forsaken Monument
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Scroll Rack
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Proteus Staff
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Witching Well
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Staff of Domination
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Nettlecyst
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Crawlspace
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Semblance Anvil
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Plate
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
54%inclusion48 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Back to Basics
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Efficient Construction
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
-7%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Mechanized Production
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Training Grounds
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Power Artifact
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Counterbalance
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Copy Artifact
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Mirrormade
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Stasis
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
32%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
64%inclusion57 decks89 decks
46%synergy
Urza's Saga
60%inclusion53 decks89 decks
43%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
40%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
47%inclusion42 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Buried Ruin
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
-15%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
-13%synergy
Urza's Tower
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Mine
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
29%synergy
Archway of Innovation
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
20%synergy
War Room
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Vault
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Tolaria West
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Workshop
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Fomori Vault
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Castle Vantress
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
-8%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Blast Zone
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Factory
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-9%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Rivendell
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion87 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion63 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
65%inclusion58 decks89 decks
55%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
56%inclusion50 decks89 decks
40%synergy
Lotus Petal
54%inclusion48 decks89 decks
42%synergy
Thought Vessel
47%inclusion42 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
35%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Grim Monolith
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
-9%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-17%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
88%inclusion78 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Cave
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-21%synergy