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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Potioner's Trove
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Diary of Dreams
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Muse's Encouragement
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Flow State
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Winter Orb
92%inclusion110 decks120 decks
87%synergy
Static Orb
77%inclusion92 decks120 decks
74%synergy
Isochron Scepter
83%inclusion99 decks120 decks
65%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
84%inclusion101 decks120 decks
65%synergy
Unwinding Clock
74%inclusion89 decks120 decks
62%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
69%inclusion83 decks120 decks
60%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
65%inclusion78 decks120 decks
56%synergy
Fabricate
75%inclusion90 decks120 decks
54%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
69%inclusion83 decks120 decks
52%synergy
Whir of Invention
63%inclusion76 decks120 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
77%inclusion92 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
74%inclusion89 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
72%inclusion86 decks120 decks
47%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
64%inclusion77 decks120 decks
50%synergy
Mystic Remora
63%inclusion76 decks120 decks
37%synergy
Swan Song
62%inclusion74 decks120 decks
35%synergy
Mana Drain
58%inclusion70 decks120 decks
32%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
57%inclusion69 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
56%inclusion67 decks120 decks
41%synergy
Howling Mine
54%inclusion65 decks120 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
75%inclusion90 decks120 decks
43%synergy
Mystical Tutor
69%inclusion83 decks120 decks
47%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion80 decks120 decks
34%synergy
Force of Will
53%inclusion63 decks120 decks
36%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
53%inclusion63 decks120 decks
30%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
48%inclusion58 decks120 decks
38%synergy
Mana Vault
47%inclusion56 decks120 decks
36%synergy
The One Ring
43%inclusion52 decks120 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
39%inclusion47 decks120 decks
28%synergy
Chrome Mox
34%inclusion41 decks120 decks
25%synergy
Creatures
Foundry Inspector
53%inclusion63 decks120 decks
38%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
53%inclusion63 decks120 decks
42%synergy
The Reality Chip
52%inclusion62 decks120 decks
40%synergy
Spellskite
48%inclusion57 decks120 decks
37%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
43%inclusion51 decks120 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
41%inclusion49 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Tribute Mage
38%inclusion46 decks120 decks
31%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
38%inclusion46 decks120 decks
27%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
37%inclusion44 decks120 decks
27%synergy
Displacer Kitten
34%inclusion41 decks120 decks
24%synergy
Ornithopter
33%inclusion40 decks120 decks
25%synergy
Trinket Mage
32%inclusion38 decks120 decks
22%synergy
Trophy Mage
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Walking Ballista
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Thought Monitor
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Spellseeker
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Memnite
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Memnarch
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Grand Architect
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Pili-Pala
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
-10%synergy
Master Transmuter
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Metalworker
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Shimmer Myr
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Painter's Servant
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Ledger Shredder
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
0%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-16%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Force of Negation
46%inclusion55 decks120 decks
31%synergy
Pongify
45%inclusion54 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
43%inclusion52 decks120 decks
34%synergy
Pact of Negation
43%inclusion51 decks120 decks
33%synergy
Brainstorm
40%inclusion48 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
38%inclusion45 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
28%inclusion34 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion34 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion29 decks120 decks
-12%synergy
Spell Pierce
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Scour for Scrap
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Narset's Reversal
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
-7%synergy
Chain of Vapor
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Dispel
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Resculpt
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Mana Leak
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Strix Serenade
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
-17%synergy
Nexus of Fate
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
-13%synergy
High Tide
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
-32%synergy
Miscast
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Trickbind
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Desynchronization
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Snap
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-11%synergy
Archmage's Charm
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-10%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Misdirection
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Sunder
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Retraction Helix
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Stifle
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Cyber Conversion
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Banishing Knack
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Disallow
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Delay
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Commandeer
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Unwind
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Flare of Denial
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Capsize
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Reshape
48%inclusion57 decks120 decks
41%synergy
Windfall
38%inclusion46 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Solve the Equation
33%inclusion40 decks120 decks
22%synergy
Merchant Scroll
30%inclusion36 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Ponder
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Thoughtcast
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Polymorph
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Transmute Artifact
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Personal Tutor
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Time Warp
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rings of Brighthearth
51%inclusion61 decks120 decks
44%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
48%inclusion58 decks120 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Forge
47%inclusion56 decks120 decks
37%synergy
Trinisphere
43%inclusion52 decks120 decks
42%synergy
Welding Jar
42%inclusion50 decks120 decks
36%synergy
Manifold Key
41%inclusion49 decks120 decks
34%synergy
Codex Shredder
37%inclusion44 decks120 decks
31%synergy
Voltaic Key
33%inclusion40 decks120 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Bauble
33%inclusion40 decks120 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion40 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
31%inclusion37 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Winter Moon
28%inclusion34 decks120 decks
24%synergy
Spellbook
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Pithing Needle
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Cloud Key
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Storage Matrix
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Torpor Orb
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Moonsilver Key
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Sculpting Steel
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Forge
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Vexing Bauble
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Proteus Staff
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Crawlspace
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Relic
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Sewer-veillance Cam
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Forsaken Monument
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Imposter Mech
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Witching Well
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Insight Engine
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Domination
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Scroll Rack
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Repurposing Bay
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Meekstone
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Grindstone
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Cryogen Relic
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Prized Statue
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Clock of Omens
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
4%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Back to Basics
48%inclusion58 decks120 decks
42%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
-10%synergy
Power Artifact
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Copy Artifact
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Training Grounds
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Mechanized Production
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Counterbalance
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Efficient Construction
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Stasis
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Frozen Aether
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormade
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
48%inclusion58 decks120 decks
40%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
69%inclusion83 decks120 decks
50%synergy
Inventors' Fair
63%inclusion76 decks120 decks
50%synergy
Urza's Saga
59%inclusion71 decks120 decks
42%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
52%inclusion62 decks120 decks
40%synergy
Buried Ruin
51%inclusion61 decks120 decks
39%synergy
Academy Ruins
49%inclusion59 decks120 decks
30%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
44%inclusion53 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
39%inclusion47 decks120 decks
-11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion45 decks120 decks
-19%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Archway of Innovation
29%inclusion35 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Tower
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Mine
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Tolaria West
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Vein
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Blast Zone
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
11%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Treasure Vault
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Fomori Vault
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Castle Vantress
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Workshop
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Rivendell
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion118 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Basalt Monolith
81%inclusion97 decks120 decks
71%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion81 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
61%inclusion73 decks120 decks
45%synergy
Lotus Petal
59%inclusion71 decks120 decks
47%synergy
Mox Opal
43%inclusion52 decks120 decks
34%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion51 decks120 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
-9%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Grim Monolith
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Prophetic Prism
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Island
86%inclusion103 decks120 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion34 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
3%synergy