Urza, Lord High Artificer (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

Alternate Names:

Terra BranfordTerra Branford

Urza, Lord High Artificer
Rank #65
205decks
Cooper Gottfried
Mar 23, 2026
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Arc Reactor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
1.9%inclusion1 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Urza's Saga
85%inclusion175 decks205 decks
69%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
82%inclusion168 decks205 decks
67%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
84%inclusion172 decks205 decks
65%synergy
Isochron Scepter
80%inclusion165 decks205 decks
63%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
71%inclusion145 decks205 decks
62%synergy
Unwinding Clock
73%inclusion149 decks205 decks
61%synergy
Winter Orb
63%inclusion130 decks205 decks
59%synergy
Fabricate
80%inclusion163 decks205 decks
59%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
60%inclusion123 decks205 decks
58%synergy
Power Artifact
60%inclusion124 decks205 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Mana Drain
84%inclusion173 decks205 decks
58%synergy
Force of Negation
72%inclusion148 decks205 decks
57%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
69%inclusion141 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
69%inclusion141 decks205 decks
42%synergy
Mystic Remora
67%inclusion138 decks205 decks
41%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
66%inclusion136 decks205 decks
42%synergy
Whir of Invention
65%inclusion134 decks205 decks
53%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
59%inclusion121 decks205 decks
53%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
57%inclusion117 decks205 decks
48%synergy
Static Orb
57%inclusion116 decks205 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
91%inclusion186 decks205 decks
59%synergy
Mana Vault
86%inclusion177 decks205 decks
76%synergy
Force of Will
85%inclusion175 decks205 decks
69%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
84%inclusion173 decks205 decks
52%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
82%inclusion169 decks205 decks
60%synergy
Grim Monolith
80%inclusion165 decks205 decks
75%synergy
Ancient Tomb
80%inclusion164 decks205 decks
69%synergy
Mystical Tutor
76%inclusion156 decks205 decks
54%synergy
Chrome Mox
76%inclusion156 decks205 decks
67%synergy
The One Ring
73%inclusion149 decks205 decks
60%synergy
Creatures
Etherium Sculptor
53%inclusion109 decks205 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
51%inclusion104 decks205 decks
31%synergy
Spellskite
49%inclusion100 decks205 decks
38%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
48%inclusion99 decks205 decks
38%synergy
The Reality Chip
47%inclusion96 decks205 decks
35%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
38%inclusion78 decks205 decks
26%synergy
Walking Ballista
33%inclusion67 decks205 decks
27%synergy
Foundry Inspector
32%inclusion65 decks205 decks
18%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
32%inclusion65 decks205 decks
20%synergy
Displacer Kitten
29%inclusion60 decks205 decks
19%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
29%inclusion60 decks205 decks
17%synergy
Trinket Mage
24%inclusion50 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
23%inclusion47 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
21%inclusion43 decks205 decks
17%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
20%inclusion42 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Metalworker
20%inclusion42 decks205 decks
19%synergy
Ornithopter
20%inclusion42 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
19%inclusion38 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Tribute Mage
18%inclusion36 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Trophy Mage
17%inclusion35 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Spellseeker
17%inclusion35 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
17%inclusion35 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
17%inclusion34 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
15%inclusion31 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Thought Monitor
15%inclusion31 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion29 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Drake
13%inclusion27 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
13%inclusion27 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
12%inclusion24 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Master Transmuter
11%inclusion23 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
11%inclusion22 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Shimmer Myr
11%inclusion22 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
10%inclusion21 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Memnarch
10%inclusion21 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
8.8%inclusion18 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
8.8%inclusion18 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Battered Golem
8.3%inclusion17 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.8%inclusion16 decks205 decks
-14%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
7.8%inclusion16 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Memnite
7.8%inclusion16 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Grand Architect
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
4%synergy
April O'Neil, Human Element
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Myr Retriever
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
-13%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
6.0%inclusion9 decks151 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
55%inclusion112 decks205 decks
-11%synergy
Pact of Negation
54%inclusion111 decks205 decks
44%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
52%inclusion106 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
51%inclusion104 decks205 decks
36%synergy
Flusterstorm
45%inclusion93 decks205 decks
36%synergy
Mental Misstep
37%inclusion75 decks205 decks
30%synergy
Brainstorm
36%inclusion73 decks205 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion69 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
31%inclusion63 decks205 decks
25%synergy
Pongify
28%inclusion57 decks205 decks
-12%synergy
Chain of Vapor
27%inclusion56 decks205 decks
23%synergy
Narset's Reversal
20%inclusion42 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
20%inclusion40 decks205 decks
-15%synergy
Dispel
19%inclusion39 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
18%inclusion36 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Resculpt
17%inclusion35 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion27 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion27 decks205 decks
-23%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion27 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Scour for Scrap
13%inclusion19 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Retraction Helix
12%inclusion25 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion25 decks205 decks
-25%synergy
Miscast
12%inclusion25 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion24 decks205 decks
-19%synergy
Misdirection
11%inclusion23 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Intuition
10%inclusion21 decks205 decks
9%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
10%inclusion21 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Banishing Knack
9.3%inclusion19 decks205 decks
8%synergy
High Tide
9.3%inclusion19 decks205 decks
-35%synergy
Nexus of Fate
8.8%inclusion18 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.8%inclusion18 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
8.3%inclusion17 decks205 decks
-18%synergy
Stifle
8.3%inclusion17 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.8%inclusion16 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Delay
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Commandeer
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Snap
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
-12%synergy
Trickbind
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Dig Through Time
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Machine Over Matter
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Opt
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
-20%synergy
Sorceries
Transmute Artifact
57%inclusion116 decks205 decks
53%synergy
Reshape
51%inclusion104 decks205 decks
44%synergy
Timetwister
48%inclusion99 decks205 decks
46%synergy
Windfall
38%inclusion77 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Merchant Scroll
35%inclusion72 decks205 decks
26%synergy
Solve the Equation
28%inclusion57 decks205 decks
16%synergy
Ponder
27%inclusion55 decks205 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
26%inclusion53 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
23%inclusion47 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Polymorph
18%inclusion37 decks205 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion34 decks205 decks
-7%synergy
Personal Tutor
14%inclusion29 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Time Spiral
14%inclusion28 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Thoughtcast
13%inclusion27 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Time Warp
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Manifold Key
55%inclusion112 decks205 decks
48%synergy
Voltaic Key
53%inclusion109 decks205 decks
47%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
48%inclusion99 decks205 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Forge
45%inclusion92 decks205 decks
35%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
37%inclusion76 decks205 decks
29%synergy
Trinisphere
36%inclusion73 decks205 decks
34%synergy
Urza's Bauble
33%inclusion67 decks205 decks
28%synergy
Howling Mine
33%inclusion67 decks205 decks
26%synergy
Codex Shredder
28%inclusion57 decks205 decks
22%synergy
Welding Jar
26%inclusion54 decks205 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion52 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
24%inclusion50 decks205 decks
19%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
23%inclusion48 decks205 decks
19%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
21%inclusion32 decks151 decks
14%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
20%inclusion42 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Winter Moon
19%inclusion39 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Cloud Key
19%inclusion38 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
18%inclusion36 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Sculpting Steel
18%inclusion36 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Proteus Staff
18%inclusion36 decks205 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Forge
16%inclusion33 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Imposter Mech
15%inclusion31 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Spellbook
14%inclusion29 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion29 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Forsaken Monument
14%inclusion28 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Sewer-veillance Cam
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
13%inclusion26 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Torpor Orb
13%inclusion26 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Storage Matrix
12%inclusion25 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Repurposing Bay
12%inclusion24 decks202 decks
8%synergy
Pithing Needle
12%inclusion24 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion24 decks205 decks
-16%synergy
Staff of Domination
11%inclusion23 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Scroll Rack
10%inclusion20 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Prized Statue
10%inclusion20 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Moonsilver Key
8.8%inclusion18 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.8%inclusion18 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
7.8%inclusion16 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Defense Grid
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Relic
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Tangle Wire
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Helm of Awakening
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Grinding Station
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Meekstone
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Copy Artifact
44%inclusion91 decks205 decks
41%synergy
Back to Basics
34%inclusion70 decks205 decks
27%synergy
Training Grounds
18%inclusion36 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Counterbalance
13%inclusion26 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
12%inclusion25 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion25 decks205 decks
-19%synergy
Mirrormade
12%inclusion24 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.8%inclusion18 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
8.3%inclusion17 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Stasis
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Mechanized Production
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
45%inclusion92 decks205 decks
35%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
36%inclusion58 decks159 decks
30%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
30%inclusion61 decks205 decks
27%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion20 decks205 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
69%inclusion142 decks205 decks
56%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
64%inclusion132 decks205 decks
39%synergy
Seat of the Synod
64%inclusion131 decks205 decks
45%synergy
Academy Ruins
60%inclusion123 decks205 decks
41%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
42%inclusion86 decks205 decks
29%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
37%inclusion76 decks205 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
33%inclusion68 decks205 decks
-17%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
28%inclusion43 decks151 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion57 decks205 decks
-29%synergy
City of Traitors
27%inclusion55 decks205 decks
25%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
23%inclusion47 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
22%inclusion45 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Fomori Vault
21%inclusion44 decks205 decks
18%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
20%inclusion42 decks205 decks
20%synergy
Tolaria West
20%inclusion42 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
20%inclusion42 decks205 decks
18%synergy
Crystal Vein
20%inclusion40 decks205 decks
17%synergy
Emergence Zone
18%inclusion37 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion30 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Archway of Innovation
16%inclusion32 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Mine
15%inclusion31 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Tower
15%inclusion31 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
15%inclusion31 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Vault
14%inclusion28 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion28 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Workshop
9.3%inclusion19 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Wasteland
8.3%inclusion17 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
-2%synergy
Blast Zone
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
6%synergy
War Room
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
-9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion200 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
85%inclusion175 decks205 decks
76%synergy
Basalt Monolith
81%inclusion167 decks205 decks
71%synergy
Lotus Petal
76%inclusion156 decks205 decks
64%synergy
Mox Diamond
64%inclusion131 decks205 decks
58%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion126 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
55%inclusion113 decks205 decks
39%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
37%inclusion75 decks205 decks
33%synergy
Mox Amber
32%inclusion66 decks205 decks
25%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion51 decks205 decks
-27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion40 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
15%inclusion31 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion31 decks205 decks
-20%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
12%inclusion24 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion23 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Arcum's Astrolabe
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
-5%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
77%inclusion157 decks205 decks
-17%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
47%inclusion97 decks205 decks
41%synergy
Flooded Strand
40%inclusion83 decks205 decks
32%synergy
Scalding Tarn
40%inclusion82 decks205 decks
32%synergy
Polluted Delta
40%inclusion81 decks205 decks
31%synergy
Misty Rainforest
39%inclusion80 decks205 decks
31%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion69 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
30%inclusion62 decks205 decks
26%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
26%inclusion54 decks205 decks
19%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
26%inclusion53 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion36 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion29 decks205 decks
0%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
14%inclusion28 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
3%synergy