Urza, Prince of Kroog (Commander) - Core

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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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The Walls of Ba Sing Se
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4%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
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High Synergy Cards
Foundry Inspector
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59%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
63%inclusion160 decks256 decks
48%synergy
Thought Monitor
54%inclusion137 decks256 decks
46%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
55%inclusion141 decks256 decks
45%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
54%inclusion139 decks256 decks
44%synergy
Training Grounds
44%inclusion113 decks256 decks
42%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
46%inclusion118 decks256 decks
41%synergy
Master of Etherium
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41%synergy
Steel Overseer
45%inclusion115 decks256 decks
41%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
43%inclusion109 decks256 decks
41%synergy
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Solemn Simulacrum
58%inclusion148 decks256 decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion141 decks256 decks
-15%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
50%inclusion128 decks256 decks
39%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
45%inclusion116 decks256 decks
35%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
43%inclusion110 decks256 decks
40%synergy
Organic Extinction
43%inclusion109 decks256 decks
34%synergy
Meteor Golem
42%inclusion107 decks256 decks
38%synergy
Sculpting Steel
41%inclusion106 decks256 decks
36%synergy
Tempered Steel
41%inclusion106 decks256 decks
39%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
40%inclusion102 decks256 decks
28%synergy
Creatures
Sharding Sphinx
36%inclusion93 decks256 decks
34%synergy
Bronze Guardian
36%inclusion93 decks256 decks
31%synergy
Research Thief
36%inclusion92 decks256 decks
31%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
35%inclusion89 decks256 decks
34%synergy
Silver Myr
34%inclusion86 decks256 decks
25%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
33%inclusion85 decks256 decks
22%synergy
Palladium Myr
32%inclusion81 decks256 decks
29%synergy
Gold Myr
30%inclusion77 decks256 decks
22%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
30%inclusion76 decks256 decks
26%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
28%inclusion72 decks256 decks
26%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
28%inclusion71 decks256 decks
20%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
27%inclusion70 decks256 decks
23%synergy
Shimmer Myr
27%inclusion68 decks256 decks
21%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
25%inclusion65 decks256 decks
15%synergy
Digsite Engineer
24%inclusion62 decks256 decks
22%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
24%inclusion62 decks256 decks
23%synergy
Platoon Dispenser
24%inclusion61 decks256 decks
23%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
23%inclusion58 decks256 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
23%inclusion58 decks256 decks
13%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
21%inclusion53 decks256 decks
18%synergy
Scrap Trawler
20%inclusion52 decks256 decks
18%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
20%inclusion51 decks256 decks
17%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
20%inclusion50 decks256 decks
15%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
19%inclusion44 decks233 decks
17%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
19%inclusion48 decks256 decks
10%synergy
Burnished Hart
17%inclusion43 decks256 decks
14%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
16%inclusion42 decks256 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
16%inclusion41 decks256 decks
-6%synergy
Master Transmuter
16%inclusion41 decks256 decks
13%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Hulking Metamorph
14%inclusion37 decks256 decks
14%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
14%inclusion36 decks256 decks
12%synergy
Whirler Rogue
14%inclusion35 decks256 decks
8%synergy
Myr Retriever
14%inclusion35 decks256 decks
12%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
13%inclusion32 decks256 decks
9%synergy
Urza, Powerstone Prodigy
13%inclusion32 decks256 decks
12%synergy
Ornithopter
12%inclusion30 decks256 decks
9%synergy
Thran Spider
12%inclusion30 decks256 decks
11%synergy
Great Desert Prospector
11%inclusion29 decks256 decks
11%synergy
Combat Thresher
11%inclusion28 decks256 decks
10%synergy
Malcator, Purity Overseer
11%inclusion27 decks256 decks
9%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
11%inclusion27 decks256 decks
9%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
11%inclusion27 decks256 decks
9%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
10%inclusion26 decks256 decks
9%synergy
Duplicant
10%inclusion26 decks256 decks
9%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
10%inclusion25 decks256 decks
8%synergy
Filigree Attendant
10%inclusion25 decks256 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
40%inclusion102 decks256 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion95 decks256 decks
-16%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion92 decks256 decks
-18%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion72 decks256 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion57 decks256 decks
-6%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
20%inclusion52 decks256 decks
18%synergy
Stern Lesson
20%inclusion51 decks256 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Command
19%inclusion49 decks256 decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion47 decks256 decks
2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
18%inclusion45 decks256 decks
-20%synergy
Disenchant
15%inclusion39 decks256 decks
7%synergy
Scour for Scrap
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Masterful Replication
13%inclusion34 decks256 decks
12%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
13%inclusion32 decks256 decks
12%synergy
Desynchronization
12%inclusion26 decks219 decks
8%synergy
Disruption Protocol
12%inclusion30 decks256 decks
10%synergy
Whir of Invention
11%inclusion29 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Access Denied
11%inclusion29 decks256 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion29 decks256 decks
-14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion26 decks256 decks
-15%synergy
Machine Over Matter
10%inclusion25 decks256 decks
9%synergy
Loran's Escape
9.0%inclusion23 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Rebuff
7.0%inclusion18 decks256 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.0%inclusion18 decks256 decks
5%synergy
Reality Heist
6.6%inclusion17 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
6.3%inclusion16 decks256 decks
-2%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
5.9%inclusion15 decks256 decks
4%synergy
Cerebral Download
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
5.5%inclusion14 decks256 decks
-2%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.2%inclusion12 decks233 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
33%inclusion85 decks256 decks
24%synergy
March of Progress
30%inclusion77 decks256 decks
28%synergy
Dance of the Manse
22%inclusion56 decks256 decks
15%synergy
One with the Machine
20%inclusion52 decks256 decks
19%synergy
Voyage Home
19%inclusion26 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
17%inclusion43 decks256 decks
12%synergy
Forging the Anchor
15%inclusion39 decks256 decks
15%synergy
Fabricate
14%inclusion36 decks256 decks
3%synergy
Repair and Recharge
13%inclusion32 decks256 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion30 decks256 decks
-3%synergy
Time Wipe
11%inclusion28 decks256 decks
-3%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion27 decks256 decks
-17%synergy
Recommission
10%inclusion26 decks256 decks
10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.0%inclusion23 decks256 decks
3%synergy
Universal Surveillance
9.0%inclusion23 decks256 decks
7%synergy
Season of Weaving
7.5%inclusion16 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Rise and Shine
6.3%inclusion16 decks256 decks
5%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
5.9%inclusion15 decks256 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Unwinding Clock
39%inclusion99 decks256 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Forge
32%inclusion82 decks256 decks
26%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
29%inclusion74 decks256 decks
24%synergy
Heartstone
29%inclusion73 decks256 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion72 decks256 decks
3%synergy
Cloud Key
20%inclusion51 decks256 decks
15%synergy
Salvation Engine
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion49 decks256 decks
-1%synergy
Forsaken Monument
18%inclusion45 decks256 decks
16%synergy
Thopter Shop
18%inclusion45 decks256 decks
17%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
17%inclusion39 decks230 decks
15%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
17%inclusion43 decks256 decks
16%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
16%inclusion42 decks256 decks
15%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
16%inclusion41 decks256 decks
15%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
15%inclusion39 decks256 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion38 decks256 decks
3%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
14%inclusion33 decks229 decks
10%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
14%inclusion35 decks256 decks
11%synergy
Bident of Thassa
13%inclusion34 decks256 decks
3%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
12%inclusion31 decks256 decks
9%synergy
Mirrorworks
11%inclusion29 decks256 decks
10%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
11%inclusion28 decks256 decks
10%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
11%inclusion27 decks256 decks
10%synergy
Nettlecyst
11%inclusion27 decks256 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Forge
10%inclusion26 decks256 decks
7%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
9.4%inclusion24 decks256 decks
8%synergy
Semblance Anvil
9.0%inclusion23 decks256 decks
8%synergy
Master's Guide-Mural
8.2%inclusion21 decks256 decks
8%synergy
Moonsilver Key
8.2%inclusion21 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Manifold Key
8.2%inclusion21 decks256 decks
2%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
8.2%inclusion21 decks256 decks
3%synergy
Unstable Glyphbridge
8.2%inclusion21 decks256 decks
7%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.8%inclusion20 decks256 decks
5%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
7.8%inclusion18 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
7.8%inclusion15 decks193 decks
6%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
7.4%inclusion19 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
7.4%inclusion19 decks256 decks
5%synergy
Clock of Omens
6.6%inclusion17 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Clay-Fired Bricks
6.6%inclusion17 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Symmetry Matrix
6.3%inclusion16 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.3%inclusion16 decks256 decks
4%synergy
Mechtitan Core
6.3%inclusion16 decks256 decks
2%synergy
Mirage Mirror
5.9%inclusion15 decks256 decks
3%synergy
Repurposing Bay
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Cryogen Relic
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Trading Post
5.5%inclusion14 decks256 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
5.1%inclusion13 decks256 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Efficient Construction
27%inclusion69 decks256 decks
23%synergy
Mechanized Production
27%inclusion68 decks256 decks
21%synergy
Artificer Class
15%inclusion39 decks256 decks
12%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
11%inclusion28 decks256 decks
8%synergy
Anointed Procession
11%inclusion27 decks256 decks
6%synergy
The Antiquities War
10%inclusion26 decks256 decks
10%synergy
Extravagant Replication
8.2%inclusion21 decks256 decks
7%synergy
Intruder Alarm
8.2%inclusion21 decks256 decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Static Net
7.8%inclusion20 decks256 decks
8%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
7.7%inclusion16 decks209 decks
4%synergy
Mirrormade
5.5%inclusion14 decks256 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, Living Legacy
14%inclusion37 decks256 decks
14%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
8.2%inclusion21 decks256 decks
7%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
6.6%inclusion17 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
6.3%inclusion16 decks256 decks
2%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
5.9%inclusion15 decks256 decks
2%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
5.1%inclusion13 decks256 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
48%inclusion123 decks256 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Den
46%inclusion117 decks256 decks
31%synergy
Buried Ruin
32%inclusion82 decks256 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Tower
27%inclusion69 decks256 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Mine
27%inclusion68 decks256 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
27%inclusion68 decks256 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion61 decks256 decks
-25%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Archway of Innovation
23%inclusion51 decks224 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion44 decks256 decks
9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion44 decks256 decks
8%synergy
Academy Ruins
15%inclusion38 decks256 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Workshop
12%inclusion30 decks256 decks
11%synergy
Mishra's Factory
11%inclusion29 decks256 decks
11%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion25 decks224 decks
8%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
10%inclusion26 decks256 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Factory
9.4%inclusion24 decks256 decks
9%synergy
Restless Anchorage
7.8%inclusion20 decks256 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.0%inclusion18 decks256 decks
-4%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
7.0%inclusion18 decks256 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.6%inclusion17 decks256 decks
-8%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.9%inclusion15 decks256 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
5.9%inclusion15 decks256 decks
-13%synergy
Tocasia's Dig Site
5.1%inclusion13 decks256 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion206 decks256 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion189 decks256 decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Signet
52%inclusion134 decks256 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
39%inclusion101 decks256 decks
13%synergy
Powerstone Shard
39%inclusion100 decks256 decks
39%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
38%inclusion96 decks256 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Progress
35%inclusion90 decks256 decks
-15%synergy
Thran Dynamo
34%inclusion86 decks256 decks
26%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
24%inclusion61 decks256 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion57 decks256 decks
-20%synergy
Hedron Archive
20%inclusion52 decks256 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion50 decks256 decks
-9%synergy
Worn Powerstone
17%inclusion43 decks256 decks
14%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
16%inclusion40 decks247 decks
16%synergy
Gilded Lotus
16%inclusion41 decks256 decks
10%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
15%inclusion37 decks247 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion38 decks256 decks
-1%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
15%inclusion36 decks247 decks
14%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
14%inclusion35 decks247 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
14%inclusion36 decks256 decks
13%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
14%inclusion34 decks247 decks
13%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
13%inclusion34 decks256 decks
13%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion33 decks256 decks
5%synergy
Skyclave Relic
13%inclusion33 decks256 decks
12%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
12%inclusion29 decks247 decks
11%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
11%inclusion29 decks256 decks
11%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
11%inclusion28 decks256 decks
10%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion27 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
10%inclusion26 decks256 decks
10%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
10%inclusion26 decks256 decks
9%synergy
Sky Diamond
9.0%inclusion23 decks256 decks
0%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.6%inclusion22 decks256 decks
0%synergy
Coveted Jewel
8.2%inclusion21 decks256 decks
5%synergy
White Auracite
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
7.8%inclusion20 decks256 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.6%inclusion17 decks256 decks
2%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
6.3%inclusion16 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
5.9%inclusion13 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion254 decks256 decks
4%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion254 decks256 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion200 decks256 decks
-8%synergy
Razortide Bridge
61%inclusion157 decks256 decks
47%synergy
Prairie Stream
57%inclusion147 decks256 decks
-9%synergy
Glacial Fortress
43%inclusion110 decks256 decks
-18%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
41%inclusion104 decks256 decks
2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
36%inclusion92 decks256 decks
1%synergy
Port Town
34%inclusion87 decks256 decks
-13%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
31%inclusion79 decks256 decks
-12%synergy
Azorius Chancery
30%inclusion77 decks256 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion69 decks256 decks
-1%synergy
Spire of Industry
25%inclusion64 decks256 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion62 decks256 decks
8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
23%inclusion58 decks256 decks
-24%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
22%inclusion57 decks256 decks
22%synergy
Deserted Beach
21%inclusion55 decks256 decks
-18%synergy
Sea of Clouds
21%inclusion54 decks256 decks
-19%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
21%inclusion53 decks256 decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
19%inclusion49 decks256 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion45 decks256 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion44 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Power Depot
17%inclusion43 decks256 decks
15%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion43 decks256 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Gate
12%inclusion31 decks256 decks
-11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion30 decks256 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion28 decks256 decks
-21%synergy
Urza's Cave
10%inclusion23 decks226 decks
8%synergy
Seachrome Coast
10%inclusion26 decks256 decks
-5%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
10%inclusion19 decks194 decks
-17%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
10%inclusion25 decks256 decks
-11%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion25 decks256 decks
7%synergy
Skybridge Towers
8.6%inclusion22 decks256 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
8.2%inclusion21 decks256 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
8.2%inclusion21 decks256 decks
2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
8.2%inclusion21 decks256 decks
-10%synergy
Nimbus Maze
8.2%inclusion21 decks256 decks
-14%synergy
Demolition Field
7.8%inclusion20 decks256 decks
5%synergy
Fortified Beachhead
7.4%inclusion19 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
7.4%inclusion19 decks256 decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.4%inclusion12 decks224 decks
-7%synergy
Scene of the Crime
5.1%inclusion13 decks256 decks
4%synergy
Tundra
5.1%inclusion13 decks256 decks
-8%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.1%inclusion13 decks256 decks
-3%synergy