Urza, Prince of Kroog (Commander) - Optimized

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Meteor Sword
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Urza, Lord High Artificer
67%inclusion49 decks73 decks
61%synergy
Training Grounds
62%inclusion45 decks73 decks
59%synergy
Foundry Inspector
70%inclusion51 decks73 decks
56%synergy
Unwinding Clock
66%inclusion48 decks73 decks
55%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
67%inclusion49 decks73 decks
52%synergy
Thought Monitor
58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
50%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
60%inclusion44 decks73 decks
50%synergy
Ancient Den
62%inclusion45 decks73 decks
47%synergy
Seat of the Synod
62%inclusion45 decks73 decks
46%synergy
Inventors' Fair
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Esper Sentinel
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Fabricate
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
39%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
-12%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
38%synergy
Rhystic Study
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Bronze Guardian
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Master of Etherium
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
30%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Palladium Myr
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Steel Overseer
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Silver Myr
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Gold Myr
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Trophy Mage
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
19%synergy
The Reality Chip
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Research Thief
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Meteor Golem
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Master Transmuter
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Shimmer Myr
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Metalworker
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Ornithopter
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Voltaic Construct
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Walking Ballista
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Tribute Mage
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Lodestone Golem
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Trinket Mage
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Whir of Invention
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Dispatch
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
-18%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Command
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Scour for Scrap
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Silence
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Narset's Reversal
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Desynchronization
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Argivian Find
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Denial
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Reality Shift
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Disenchant
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Thoughtcast
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Voyage Home
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Supreme Verdict
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
March of Progress
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Dance of the Manse
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Reshape
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Forging the Anchor
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
11%synergy
One with the Machine
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Repair and Recharge
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Season of Weaving
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Time Wipe
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Wrath of God
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Rise and Shine
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Armageddon
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Heartstone
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Mystic Forge
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Sculpting Steel
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Forsaken Monument
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Darksteel Forge
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Cloud Key
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Isochron Scepter
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Moonsilver Key
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Clock of Omens
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Repurposing Bay
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Salvation Engine
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Voltaic Key
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Manifold Key
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Staff of Domination
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Lithoform Engine
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Semblance Anvil
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Mirror Box
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Winter Orb
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Doubling Cube
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Thopter Shop
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Nettlecyst
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Myr Matrix
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Mirrorworks
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Anointed Procession
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Tempered Steel
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Efficient Construction
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Intruder Alarm
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-16%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Artificer Class
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Mirrormade
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-17%synergy
Copy Artifact
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Power Artifact
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, the Great Creator
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
38%synergy
Academy Ruins
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
38%synergy
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Buried Ruin
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Archway of Innovation
38%inclusion27 decks71 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
35%synergy
Urza's Tower
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
35%synergy
Urza's Mine
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
35%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Workshop
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Factory
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Fomori Vault
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Vault
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-13%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
War Room
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion66 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion56 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
50%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
44%synergy
Azorius Signet
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Progress
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
38%synergy
Powerstone Shard
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
38%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
-10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Mox Opal
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Pristine Talisman
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
White Auracite
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Thran Turbine
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion72 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion71 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion61 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
60%inclusion44 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Razortide Bridge
58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
43%synergy
Glacial Fortress
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Prairie Stream
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
-13%synergy
Flooded Strand
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Sea of Clouds
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Beach
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
34%inclusion24 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
-10%synergy
Port Town
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
-24%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Cave
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Tundra
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Seachrome Coast
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Gate
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-15%synergy
Planar Nexus
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Nimbus Maze
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-13%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
Tranquil Cove
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Fortified Beachhead
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Power Depot
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-2%synergy