Urza, Lord High Artificer (Commander) - Optimized Stax

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Sewer-veillance Cam
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Donatello, Way with Machines
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Krang, Master Mind
2.0%inclusion1 decks49 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Winter Orb
92%inclusion94 decks102 decks
88%synergy
Static Orb
75%inclusion77 decks102 decks
72%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
88%inclusion90 decks102 decks
69%synergy
Isochron Scepter
84%inclusion86 decks102 decks
67%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
73%inclusion74 decks102 decks
64%synergy
Unwinding Clock
74%inclusion75 decks102 decks
62%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
72%inclusion73 decks102 decks
57%synergy
Fabricate
76%inclusion78 decks102 decks
55%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
65%inclusion66 decks102 decks
55%synergy
Howling Mine
58%inclusion59 decks102 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
76%inclusion78 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
76%inclusion78 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
74%inclusion75 decks102 decks
49%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
68%inclusion69 decks102 decks
50%synergy
Mystic Remora
64%inclusion65 decks102 decks
37%synergy
Whir of Invention
63%inclusion64 decks102 decks
50%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
61%inclusion62 decks102 decks
45%synergy
Mana Drain
61%inclusion62 decks102 decks
34%synergy
Swan Song
61%inclusion62 decks102 decks
34%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
55%inclusion56 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
75%inclusion77 decks102 decks
43%synergy
Mystical Tutor
74%inclusion75 decks102 decks
51%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion68 decks102 decks
33%synergy
Force of Will
55%inclusion56 decks102 decks
38%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
55%inclusion56 decks102 decks
32%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
51%inclusion52 decks102 decks
40%synergy
The One Ring
48%inclusion49 decks102 decks
36%synergy
Mana Vault
47%inclusion48 decks102 decks
37%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion37 decks102 decks
25%synergy
Chrome Mox
36%inclusion37 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Creatures
The Reality Chip
54%inclusion55 decks102 decks
41%synergy
Foundry Inspector
53%inclusion54 decks102 decks
39%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
52%inclusion53 decks102 decks
42%synergy
Spellskite
48%inclusion49 decks102 decks
37%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
42%inclusion43 decks102 decks
30%synergy
Tribute Mage
41%inclusion42 decks102 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
39%inclusion40 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
39%inclusion40 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Ornithopter
37%inclusion38 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Displacer Kitten
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Trinket Mage
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Trophy Mage
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Walking Ballista
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Spellseeker
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Memnite
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Memnarch
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Thought Monitor
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Grand Architect
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
-7%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Pili-Pala
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Master Transmuter
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Shimmer Myr
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
3%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Metalworker
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-15%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Drake
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Myr Retriever
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Force of Negation
47%inclusion48 decks102 decks
32%synergy
Flusterstorm
43%inclusion44 decks102 decks
34%synergy
Pact of Negation
43%inclusion44 decks102 decks
33%synergy
Pongify
42%inclusion43 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
40%inclusion41 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
36%inclusion37 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Mental Misstep
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
-11%synergy
Spell Pierce
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Narset's Reversal
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
-7%synergy
Resculpt
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Dispel
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Scour for Scrap
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Chain of Vapor
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Strix Serenade
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Mana Leak
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Opt
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
-10%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
-17%synergy
Nexus of Fate
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
8%synergy
High Tide
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
-31%synergy
Miscast
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
8%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Trickbind
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Misdirection
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Archmage's Charm
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-9%synergy
Snap
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-11%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Desynchronization
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Cyber Conversion
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Capsize
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Disallow
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Unwind
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Sunder
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Denial
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Stifle
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Spider-Sense
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Reshape
51%inclusion52 decks102 decks
44%synergy
Windfall
38%inclusion39 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Solve the Equation
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Merchant Scroll
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Ponder
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Thoughtcast
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Preordain
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Polymorph
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Transmute Artifact
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Personal Tutor
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aether Spellbomb
51%inclusion52 decks102 decks
43%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
50%inclusion51 decks102 decks
43%synergy
Trinisphere
47%inclusion48 decks102 decks
45%synergy
Mystic Forge
47%inclusion48 decks102 decks
37%synergy
Welding Jar
45%inclusion46 decks102 decks
40%synergy
Manifold Key
43%inclusion44 decks102 decks
36%synergy
Codex Shredder
39%inclusion40 decks102 decks
33%synergy
Voltaic Key
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Urza's Bauble
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Winter Moon
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
25%synergy
Spellbook
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Pithing Needle
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Cloud Key
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Storage Matrix
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Torpor Orb
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Crawlspace
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Relic
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Moonsilver Key
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Vexing Bauble
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Proteus Staff
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Forge
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Witching Well
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Sculpting Steel
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Repurposing Bay
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Insight Engine
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Forsaken Monument
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Staff of Domination
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Cryogen Relic
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Meekstone
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Prized Statue
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Scroll Rack
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Grindstone
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Tangle Wire
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Back to Basics
51%inclusion52 decks102 decks
44%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
-11%synergy
Power Artifact
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Copy Artifact
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Counterbalance
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Mechanized Production
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Training Grounds
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
3%synergy
Efficient Construction
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Stasis
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Frozen Aether
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
48%inclusion49 decks102 decks
39%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
69%inclusion70 decks102 decks
50%synergy
Inventors' Fair
61%inclusion62 decks102 decks
48%synergy
Urza's Saga
60%inclusion61 decks102 decks
43%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
52%inclusion53 decks102 decks
41%synergy
Academy Ruins
52%inclusion53 decks102 decks
33%synergy
Buried Ruin
51%inclusion52 decks102 decks
39%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
45%inclusion46 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
44%inclusion45 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion38 decks102 decks
-19%synergy
Archway of Innovation
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Tower
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Mine
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Tolaria West
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Blast Zone
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Crystal Vein
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Vault
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
9%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Fomori Vault
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-11%synergy
Urza's Workshop
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Strip Mine
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion100 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Basalt Monolith
82%inclusion84 decks102 decks
72%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
67%inclusion68 decks102 decks
51%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion67 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
61%inclusion62 decks102 decks
49%synergy
Thought Vessel
46%inclusion47 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
45%inclusion46 decks102 decks
35%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
-9%synergy
Grim Monolith
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Mox Diamond
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-11%synergy
Prophetic Prism
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
84%inclusion86 decks102 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
2%synergy