Urza, Lord High Artificer (Commander) - Thopters

Alternate Names:

Terra BranfordTerra Branford

Urza, Lord High Artificer
Rank #66
7decks
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Ezra Sassaman
Mar 12, 2026
Fun Alternatives for the Top Ten Saltiest Commanders
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Unwinding Clock
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
88%synergy
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100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
83%synergy
Ornithopter
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
77%synergy
Academy Ruins
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
59%synergy
Inventors' Fair
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
58%synergy
Seat of the Synod
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Steel Overseer
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
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71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
45%synergy
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71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Foundry Inspector
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Manifold Key
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Mechanized Production
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Efficient Construction
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
The Reality Chip
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
40%synergy
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Rhystic Study
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Ancient Tomb
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Force of Will
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Mystical Tutor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
34%synergy
The One Ring
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Mana Vault
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
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Thought Monitor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Master Transmuter
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Surge Conductor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Mechan Assembler
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Thopter Assembly
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Master of Etherium
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Inspired Sphinx
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Whirler Rogue
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Memnite
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
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21%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
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18%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Spellskite
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Thopter Squadron
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Trinket Mage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Nanoform Sentinel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Peregrine Drake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Vedalken Humiliator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Silent Arbiter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Fae Trickster
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Grand Architect
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Palladium Myr
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Karn, Silver Golem
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Barrin, Master Wizard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Leonardo da Vinci
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Auton Soldier
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Metalworker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Access Denied
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Flusterstorm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
High Tide
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Urza's Command
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-26%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-20%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Deprive
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Whir of Invention
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Chain of Vapor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Retraction Helix
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-24%synergy
Time Stop
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Foil
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Cryptic Command
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-22%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Snap
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Remove Soul
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
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14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Leak
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8%synergy
Masterful Replication
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13%synergy
Narset's Reversal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Desynchronization
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Intrude on the Mind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pact of Negation
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4%synergy
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Thoughtcast
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Windfall
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Fabricate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
One with the Machine
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
March of Progress
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27%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-15%synergy
Polymorph
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Energy Tap
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Reshape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Rise and Shine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Of One Mind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Time Stretch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Personal Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Preordain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Retrieve the Esper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rings of Brighthearth
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Howling Mine
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Bauble
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Winter Orb
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Cloud Key
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Skullclamp
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Heartstone
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Mystic Forge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Genesis Chamber
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Darksteel Relic
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Spellbook
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Welding Jar
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Insight Engine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Synthesizer Labship
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Static Orb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Summoning Station
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Zuran Orb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Voltaic Key
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Arena of the Ancients
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nuisance Engine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Lotus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Millstone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vexing Bauble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
The Immortal Sun
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Coat of Arms
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mind's Eye
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Trinisphere
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Servo Schematic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Stone of Erech
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Panharmonicon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Copy Artifact
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Training Grounds
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Back to Basics
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Counterbalance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Intruder Alarm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Artificer Class
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Stasis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Antiquities War
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Mine
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Urza's Tower
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Urza's Workshop
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Buried Ruin
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-36%synergy
Rivendell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Blast Zone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Tolaria West
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Factory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Crystal Vein
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Fomori Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Karn's Bastion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Terrain Generator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Blinkmoth Well
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Opal
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Lotus Petal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Midnight Clock
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Solar Array
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lantern of Revealing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Island
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Urza's Cave
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Wastes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Power Depot
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy