Urza, Lord High Artificer (Commander) - Upgraded Combo

Alternate Names:

Terra BranfordTerra Branford

Urza, Lord High Artificer
Rank #66
30decks
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Ezra Sassaman
Mar 12, 2026
Fun Alternatives for the Top Ten Saltiest Commanders
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53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
44%synergy
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44%synergy
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67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
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57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
42%synergy
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57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
40%synergy
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53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
41%synergy
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50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
29%synergy
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40%synergy
Scour for Scrap
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
40%synergy
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47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
39%synergy
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20%synergy
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37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
4%synergy
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3%synergy
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20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
7%synergy
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17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
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17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
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17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
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13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
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12%synergy
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10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
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-2%synergy
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43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
31%synergy
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33%synergy
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32%synergy
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37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
18%synergy
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27%synergy
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33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Walking Ballista
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
28%synergy
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33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
25%synergy
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33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
23%synergy
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27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
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21%synergy
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27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
21%synergy
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21%synergy
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23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
17%synergy
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18%synergy
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15%synergy
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12%synergy
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17%synergy
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21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
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20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
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15%synergy
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17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
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17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
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9%synergy
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17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
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17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
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13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
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13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
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13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
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13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
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13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
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13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
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13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
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13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
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13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
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13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
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10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
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10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
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10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
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10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
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-1%synergy
Memnite
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
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6%synergy
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10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
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10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
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10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
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10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
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10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
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An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Pongify
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Negate
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Flusterstorm
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Force of Negation
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Resculpt
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
2%synergy
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20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
High Tide
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-24%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
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17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
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12%synergy
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17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
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13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
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3%synergy
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7%synergy
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1%synergy
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3%synergy
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8%synergy
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3%synergy
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1%synergy
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7%synergy
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6%synergy
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-2%synergy
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5%synergy
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-13%synergy
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7%synergy
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5%synergy
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10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
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2%synergy
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1%synergy
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0%synergy
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3%synergy
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1%synergy
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5%synergy
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-19%synergy
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4%synergy
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-23%synergy
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36%synergy
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33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
4%synergy
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24%synergy
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18%synergy
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-2%synergy
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15%synergy
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2%synergy
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13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Merchant Scroll
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4%synergy
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10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
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10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
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10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
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6%synergy
Preordain
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-14%synergy
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6%synergy
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5%synergy
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-5%synergy
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3%synergy
Rise and Shine
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4%synergy
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3%synergy
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6%synergy
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5%synergy
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3%synergy
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0%synergy
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Howling Mine
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Forge
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Welding Jar
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Codex Shredder
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Bauble
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Manifold Key
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Spellbook
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Cloud Key
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Cryogen Relic
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
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20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
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20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
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17%synergy
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17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
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17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
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17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Stone of Erech
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
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17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
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14%synergy
Witching Well
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
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13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
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13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Sculpting Steel
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
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13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Golem Foundry
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Forge
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Transmutation Font
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Campfire
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Bone Saw
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
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10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
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10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Eye of Vecna
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Moonsilver Key
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Mirage Mirror
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Panharmonicon
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Proteus Staff
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Disruptor Flute
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
The Endstone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Mechanized Production
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Efficient Construction
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Mirrormade
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Copy Artifact
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Training Grounds
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Power Artifact
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
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6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
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6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
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33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
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17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
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13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
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13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Karn Liberated
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
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10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Urza's Saga
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Inventors' Fair
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Buried Ruin
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-26%synergy
Treasure Vault
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Archway of Innovation
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Tower
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Mine
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Fomori Vault
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Vein
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Blast Zone
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Tolaria West
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Workshop
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Castle Vantress
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Coral Atoll
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Halimar Depths
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Mishra's Factory
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Volatile Fault
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
City of Traitors
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Agna Qel'a
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
60%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Basalt Monolith
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-25%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Prophetic Prism
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Blossom
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-19%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Beyeen Veil
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy