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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Training Grounds
65%inclusion45 decks69 decks
63%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
68%inclusion47 decks69 decks
62%synergy
Unwinding Clock
70%inclusion48 decks69 decks
58%synergy
Foundry Inspector
71%inclusion49 decks69 decks
57%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
68%inclusion47 decks69 decks
53%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
62%inclusion43 decks69 decks
52%synergy
Thought Monitor
58%inclusion40 decks69 decks
50%synergy
Ancient Den
61%inclusion42 decks69 decks
47%synergy
Seat of the Synod
61%inclusion42 decks69 decks
46%synergy
Inventors' Fair
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion43 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
Fabricate
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
36%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
36%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
-10%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
37%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Sai, Master Thopterist
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Bronze Guardian
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
32%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
32%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
29%synergy
Master of Etherium
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Palladium Myr
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Silver Myr
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Steel Overseer
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Gold Myr
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Trophy Mage
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Meteor Golem
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Research Thief
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
14%synergy
The Reality Chip
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Master Transmuter
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Metalworker
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Voltaic Construct
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Ornithopter
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Shimmer Myr
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Lodestone Golem
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Trinket Mage
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Tribute Mage
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Myr Retriever
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Cityscape Leveler
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Whir of Invention
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Dispatch
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
-17%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Command
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Silence
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Narset's Reversal
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Scour for Scrap
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Desynchronization
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-10%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Thoughtcast
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Voyage Home
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Supreme Verdict
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
March of Progress
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Dance of the Manse
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Reshape
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Forging the Anchor
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
11%synergy
One with the Machine
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Repair and Recharge
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Season of Weaving
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Wrath of God
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Time Wipe
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Armageddon
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Heartstone
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Forge
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Sculpting Steel
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Darksteel Forge
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
29%synergy
Forsaken Monument
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Cloud Key
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Isochron Scepter
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Moonsilver Key
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Clock of Omens
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Repurposing Bay
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Salvation Engine
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Staff of Domination
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Lithoform Engine
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Manifold Key
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Semblance Anvil
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Voltaic Key
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Mirror Box
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Winter Orb
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
Myr Matrix
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Doubling Cube
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Thopter Shop
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
30%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Anointed Procession
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Tempered Steel
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Efficient Construction
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Intruder Alarm
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-16%synergy
Artificer Class
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-17%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Land Tax
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Copy Artifact
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, the Great Creator
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
39%synergy
Urza's Saga
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Archway of Innovation
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Mine
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
34%synergy
Buried Ruin
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Tower
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
34%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
34%synergy
Urza's Workshop
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Factory
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Monumental Henge
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Fomori Vault
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
Treasure Vault
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
War Room
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-12%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion63 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion53 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
59%inclusion41 decks69 decks
52%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
45%synergy
Azorius Signet
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
-14%synergy
Basalt Monolith
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
39%synergy
Talisman of Progress
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Powerstone Shard
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
39%synergy
Thought Vessel
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
28%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Pristine Talisman
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Hedron Archive
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
White Auracite
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion68 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion67 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion57 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
59%inclusion41 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Razortide Bridge
58%inclusion40 decks69 decks
44%synergy
Glacial Fortress
57%inclusion39 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Prairie Stream
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
-13%synergy
Flooded Strand
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Sea of Clouds
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Azorius Chancery
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Meticulous Archive
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Port Town
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
-23%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Cave
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Gate
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Tundra
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Seachrome Coast
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Planar Nexus
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Nimbus Maze
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Fortified Beachhead
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Tranquil Cove
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-10%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Power Depot
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-1%synergy