Urza, Prince of Kroog (Commander) - Upgraded

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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
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Boomerang Basics
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
2%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Katara's Reversal
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
1.5%inclusion1 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Foundry Inspector
70%inclusion107 decks152 decks
57%synergy
Ancient Den
70%inclusion106 decks152 decks
55%synergy
Seat of the Synod
70%inclusion107 decks152 decks
55%synergy
Training Grounds
57%inclusion87 decks152 decks
55%synergy
Thought Monitor
62%inclusion94 decks152 decks
54%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
61%inclusion93 decks152 decks
50%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
65%inclusion99 decks152 decks
50%synergy
Unwinding Clock
61%inclusion93 decks152 decks
50%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
51%inclusion78 decks152 decks
47%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
55%inclusion83 decks152 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion87 decks152 decks
-12%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
53%inclusion81 decks152 decks
43%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
53%inclusion80 decks152 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
51%inclusion78 decks152 decks
-3%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
47%inclusion72 decks152 decks
41%synergy
Bronze Guardian
45%inclusion68 decks152 decks
39%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
45%inclusion68 decks152 decks
35%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
44%inclusion67 decks152 decks
32%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
44%inclusion67 decks152 decks
34%synergy
Sculpting Steel
44%inclusion67 decks152 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion39 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion27 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion26 decks152 decks
-8%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion23 decks152 decks
-8%synergy
Rhystic Study
11%inclusion17 decks152 decks
-13%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion16 decks152 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Myr Battlesphere
43%inclusion66 decks152 decks
40%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
42%inclusion64 decks152 decks
38%synergy
Master of Etherium
39%inclusion60 decks152 decks
33%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
39%inclusion60 decks152 decks
28%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion59 decks152 decks
17%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
38%inclusion58 decks152 decks
30%synergy
Steel Overseer
37%inclusion56 decks152 decks
33%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
30%inclusion46 decks152 decks
27%synergy
Meteor Golem
30%inclusion45 decks152 decks
26%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
30%inclusion45 decks152 decks
28%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
29%inclusion44 decks152 decks
27%synergy
Shimmer Myr
28%inclusion43 decks152 decks
23%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
28%inclusion43 decks152 decks
25%synergy
Research Thief
27%inclusion41 decks152 decks
22%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
27%inclusion41 decks152 decks
23%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
26%inclusion39 decks152 decks
17%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
25%inclusion38 decks152 decks
24%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
23%inclusion34 decks145 decks
20%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
23%inclusion34 decks145 decks
15%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
22%inclusion34 decks152 decks
19%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
22%inclusion34 decks152 decks
19%synergy
Silver Myr
22%inclusion34 decks152 decks
14%synergy
Trophy Mage
22%inclusion33 decks152 decks
20%synergy
Palladium Myr
22%inclusion33 decks152 decks
19%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
21%inclusion32 decks152 decks
18%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
21%inclusion32 decks152 decks
11%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
21%inclusion32 decks152 decks
19%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
21%inclusion32 decks152 decks
20%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
20%inclusion31 decks152 decks
18%synergy
Gold Myr
20%inclusion31 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
19%inclusion29 decks152 decks
15%synergy
Digsite Engineer
18%inclusion28 decks152 decks
16%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
18%inclusion28 decks152 decks
16%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
17%inclusion24 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Scrap Trawler
16%inclusion25 decks152 decks
14%synergy
Platoon Dispenser
16%inclusion25 decks152 decks
16%synergy
The Reality Chip
16%inclusion25 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
14%inclusion22 decks152 decks
13%synergy
Master Transmuter
14%inclusion22 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Myr Retriever
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
12%inclusion18 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
11%inclusion17 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Trinket Mage
11%inclusion17 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
11%inclusion16 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
10%inclusion15 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Spellskite
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
41%inclusion63 decks152 decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion61 decks152 decks
-13%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion46 decks152 decks
-3%synergy
Whir of Invention
28%inclusion43 decks152 decks
23%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion42 decks152 decks
-10%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion39 decks152 decks
-2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion31 decks152 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion31 decks152 decks
-5%synergy
Desynchronization
20%inclusion30 decks150 decks
16%synergy
Scour for Scrap
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion24 decks152 decks
0%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
15%inclusion23 decks152 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion22 decks152 decks
-2%synergy
Stern Lesson
11%inclusion17 decks152 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Command
11%inclusion17 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion16 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
11%inclusion16 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion15 decks151 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Access Denied
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
-11%synergy
Swan Song
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
-10%synergy
Masterful Replication
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
-3%synergy
Pongify
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
-2%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Machine Over Matter
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Disruption Protocol
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
0%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
-1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
42%inclusion64 decks152 decks
31%synergy
Organic Extinction
42%inclusion64 decks152 decks
33%synergy
Thoughtcast
39%inclusion60 decks152 decks
30%synergy
Voyage Home
23%inclusion34 decks145 decks
15%synergy
March of Progress
22%inclusion33 decks152 decks
20%synergy
Dance of the Manse
16%inclusion25 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion21 decks152 decks
-14%synergy
One with the Machine
13%inclusion20 decks152 decks
11%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
13%inclusion20 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Reshape
12%inclusion18 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Season of Weaving
11%inclusion17 decks150 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
-9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Forging the Anchor
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
-8%synergy
Universal Surveillance
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Time Wipe
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Heartstone
39%inclusion60 decks152 decks
39%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
35%inclusion53 decks152 decks
30%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
32%inclusion48 decks152 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Forge
30%inclusion46 decks152 decks
25%synergy
Cloud Key
30%inclusion46 decks152 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion43 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion38 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Forsaken Monument
23%inclusion35 decks152 decks
22%synergy
Salvation Engine
23%inclusion33 decks145 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Forge
22%inclusion33 decks152 decks
19%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
20%inclusion30 decks152 decks
18%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
18%inclusion28 decks152 decks
17%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
18%inclusion27 decks152 decks
15%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
16%inclusion24 decks152 decks
15%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
16%inclusion24 decks152 decks
14%synergy
Cryogen Relic
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion23 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion22 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Moonsilver Key
14%inclusion21 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
13%inclusion20 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
12%inclusion18 decks152 decks
11%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion18 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Thopter Shop
11%inclusion17 decks152 decks
11%synergy
Repurposing Bay
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
7%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
11%inclusion16 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Manifold Key
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Mirrorworks
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Mirage Mirror
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Unstable Glyphbridge
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Clock of Omens
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
0%synergy
Insight Engine
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Semblance Anvil
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Nettlecyst
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Prototype Portal
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
37%inclusion56 decks152 decks
32%synergy
Tempered Steel
30%inclusion46 decks152 decks
28%synergy
Efficient Construction
22%inclusion33 decks152 decks
18%synergy
Anointed Procession
18%inclusion28 decks152 decks
14%synergy
Artificer Class
18%inclusion27 decks152 decks
15%synergy
Mirrormade
13%inclusion20 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
13%inclusion20 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
12%inclusion17 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion16 decks152 decks
-5%synergy
Propaganda
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
-17%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Court of Vantress
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
5%synergy
The Antiquities War
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
15%inclusion23 decks152 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
14%inclusion21 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
11%inclusion17 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
40%inclusion61 decks152 decks
32%synergy
Inventors' Fair
38%inclusion57 decks152 decks
29%synergy
Academy Ruins
38%inclusion57 decks152 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion52 decks152 decks
-14%synergy
Urza's Mine
34%inclusion51 decks152 decks
32%synergy
Archway of Innovation
33%inclusion50 decks151 decks
26%synergy
Urza's Tower
33%inclusion50 decks152 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
33%inclusion50 decks152 decks
31%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion43 decks152 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Workshop
20%inclusion31 decks152 decks
20%synergy
Monumental Henge
16%inclusion24 decks151 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion21 decks152 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Factory
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Vault
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Fomori Vault
11%inclusion16 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
-10%synergy
Mishra's Factory
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
-3%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Blast Zone
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion140 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion126 decks152 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
51%inclusion78 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
50%inclusion76 decks152 decks
-9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
48%inclusion73 decks152 decks
40%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
46%inclusion70 decks152 decks
42%synergy
Mind Stone
44%inclusion67 decks152 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
35%inclusion53 decks152 decks
-8%synergy
Powerstone Shard
33%inclusion50 decks152 decks
32%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
32%inclusion49 decks152 decks
27%synergy
Gilded Lotus
26%inclusion39 decks152 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion33 decks152 decks
-7%synergy
Hedron Archive
16%inclusion25 decks152 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion24 decks152 decks
0%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
15%inclusion22 decks150 decks
11%synergy
Worn Powerstone
14%inclusion21 decks152 decks
11%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
12%inclusion18 decks152 decks
11%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
12%inclusion18 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion17 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
11%inclusion17 decks152 decks
11%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
11%inclusion17 decks152 decks
11%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
11%inclusion16 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion16 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Skyclave Relic
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Coveted Jewel
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
3%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion149 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion148 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion135 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Razortide Bridge
64%inclusion98 decks152 decks
50%synergy
Prairie Stream
57%inclusion87 decks152 decks
-9%synergy
Glacial Fortress
55%inclusion83 decks152 decks
-7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
50%inclusion76 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
43%inclusion65 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
39%inclusion59 decks152 decks
-3%synergy
Deserted Beach
36%inclusion55 decks152 decks
-3%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
36%inclusion54 decks152 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
30%inclusion45 decks152 decks
-9%synergy
Flooded Strand
30%inclusion45 decks152 decks
-2%synergy
Port Town
30%inclusion45 decks152 decks
-18%synergy
Spire of Industry
29%inclusion44 decks152 decks
20%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
26%inclusion38 decks149 decks
-1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
25%inclusion38 decks152 decks
22%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
24%inclusion36 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
22%inclusion33 decks152 decks
-16%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
21%inclusion32 decks152 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Gate
20%inclusion30 decks152 decks
-3%synergy
Nimbus Maze
19%inclusion29 decks152 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Cave
18%inclusion28 decks152 decks
17%synergy
Meticulous Archive
18%inclusion27 decks152 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion24 decks152 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion22 decks152 decks
-13%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion21 decks152 decks
-1%synergy
Power Depot
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Tranquil Cove
12%inclusion18 decks152 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion16 decks152 decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
11%inclusion16 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion16 decks152 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion15 decks151 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
-6%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Tundra
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
-6%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Planar Nexus
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Fortified Beachhead
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
4%synergy