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
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Training Grounds
67%inclusion45 decks67 decks
65%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
70%inclusion47 decks67 decks
64%synergy
Foundry Inspector
76%inclusion51 decks67 decks
62%synergy
Unwinding Clock
72%inclusion48 decks67 decks
60%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
70%inclusion47 decks67 decks
55%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
52%synergy
Thought Monitor
58%inclusion39 decks67 decks
50%synergy
Ancient Den
63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
48%synergy
Seat of the Synod
63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
47%synergy
Inventors' Fair
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Esper Sentinel
55%inclusion37 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Fabricate
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
38%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
35%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
-10%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
58%inclusion39 decks67 decks
40%synergy
Rhystic Study
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Smothering Tithe
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Kappa Cannoneer
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
31%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Bronze Guardian
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Master of Etherium
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Palladium Myr
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Silver Myr
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Steel Overseer
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Gold Myr
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Meteor Golem
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Trophy Mage
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
18%synergy
The Reality Chip
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Research Thief
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Master Transmuter
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Ornithopter
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Metalworker
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Shimmer Myr
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Lodestone Golem
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Voltaic Construct
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Trinket Mage
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Cityscape Leveler
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Digsite Engineer
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Whir of Invention
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Dispatch
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-17%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Command
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Silence
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Pact of Negation
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Scour for Scrap
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-10%synergy
Disenchant
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Organic Extinction
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Voyage Home
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Dance of the Manse
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
-10%synergy
Farewell
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
March of Progress
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Reshape
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Forging the Anchor
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
12%synergy
One with the Machine
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Repair and Recharge
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Season of Weaving
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Time Wipe
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Armageddon
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Heartstone
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Forge
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Sculpting Steel
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
31%synergy
Cloud Key
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Forsaken Monument
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Darksteel Forge
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Isochron Scepter
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Repurposing Bay
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Clock of Omens
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Moonsilver Key
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Salvation Engine
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Lithoform Engine
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Manifold Key
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Semblance Anvil
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Staff of Domination
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Voltaic Key
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Mirror Box
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Winter Orb
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Myr Matrix
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Lotus
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Anointed Procession
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Tempered Steel
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Efficient Construction
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Intruder Alarm
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Artificer Class
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-16%synergy
Mirrormade
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-17%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Copy Artifact
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, the Great Creator
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
39%synergy
Urza's Saga
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Archway of Innovation
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Buried Ruin
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Mine
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Tower
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Workshop
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Factory
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Fomori Vault
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Vault
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-12%synergy
War Room
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion63 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion53 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
52%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
43%synergy
Azorius Signet
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Progress
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
37%synergy
Powerstone Shard
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
37%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Gilded Lotus
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Pristine Talisman
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Hedron Archive
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
White Auracite
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion66 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion65 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion55 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Razortide Bridge
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
45%synergy
Glacial Fortress
58%inclusion39 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Prairie Stream
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
-14%synergy
Flooded Strand
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Sea of Clouds
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Meticulous Archive
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
-10%synergy
Port Town
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
-22%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Gate
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Tundra
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Cave
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Seachrome Coast
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Nimbus Maze
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-12%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Planar Nexus
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Demolition Field
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-10%synergy
Tranquil Cove
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-11%synergy
Power Depot
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Fortified Beachhead
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-3%synergy