Urza, Prince of Kroog (Commander) - Control

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Levi Perry
Sep 25, 2025
What if Commander Had Sideboards?
Commander is casual, but what if there were a way to heighten the competitiveness? Levi examines the effect sideboards would have on EDH.
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Padeem, Consul of Innovation
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Training Grounds
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Foundry Inspector
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Unwinding Clock
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Thought Monitor
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
42%synergy
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Counterspell
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Fabricate
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Mechanized Production
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Meteor Golem
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Whir of Invention
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Rhystic Study
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Grim Monolith
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Bronze Guardian
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Master of Etherium
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Silver Myr
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Gold Myr
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Shimmer Myr
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Palladium Myr
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Research Thief
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Master Transmuter
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Digsite Engineer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Steel Overseer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Trophy Mage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Burnished Hart
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Urza, Powerstone Prodigy
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Lodestone Golem
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Spellskite
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Scrap Trawler
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Platoon Dispenser
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Filigree Angel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
The Reality Chip
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Hulking Metamorph
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Negate
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Dispatch
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Dovin's Veto
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Generous Gift
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Disenchant
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Desynchronization
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Get Lost
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Scour for Scrap
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Emergency Eject
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Permission Denied
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Access Denied
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Machine Over Matter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Resculpt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Surge of Salvation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mana Leak
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
No More Lies
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Command
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Disallow
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Dance of the Manse
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Supreme Verdict
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Voyage Home
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Thoughtcast
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
March of Progress
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
One with the Machine
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Wrath of God
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Reshape
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Ponder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Windfall
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Time Wipe
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Repair and Recharge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Universal Surveillance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Forging the Anchor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Abandon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Season of Weaving
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Sculpting Steel
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Forge
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Cloud Key
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Heartstone
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Forsaken Monument
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Thopter Shop
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Clock of Omens
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Repurposing Bay
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Salvation Engine
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Cryogen Relic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Staff of Domination
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Imposter Mech
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Moonsilver Key
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Unstable Glyphbridge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Voltaic Key
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Skullclamp
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Forge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Master's Guide-Mural
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Staff of Nin
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Dissection Tools
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Heirloom Epic
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Anointed Procession
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Efficient Construction
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Tempered Steel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Intruder Alarm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Intangible Virtue
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Artificer Class
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Jace, Architect of Thought
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dovin, Grand Arbiter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Seat of the Synod
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Inventors' Fair
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Academy Ruins
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Archway of Innovation
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Tower
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Mine
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Buried Ruin
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Secluded Starforge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Fomori Vault
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Restless Anchorage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Terrain Generator
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-40%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Treasure Vault
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
42%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Azorius Signet
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Powerstone Shard
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Gilded Lotus
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Mox Opal
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Hedron Archive
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Sky Diamond
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Marble Diamond
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Basalt Monolith
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
White Auracite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mana Crypt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sisay's Ring
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Coveted Jewel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-34%synergy
Worn Powerstone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Meteorite
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Skyclave Relic
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Razortide Bridge
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Prairie Stream
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Glacial Fortress
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Sea of Clouds
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Port Town
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Fabled Passage
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Spire of Industry
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Seachrome Coast
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Meticulous Archive
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Cave
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Tundra
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-24%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Power Depot
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-25%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Skybridge Towers
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-14%synergy
Horizon of Progress
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Nimbus Maze
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Mystic Gate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Flood Plain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy