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Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice
Price tag $0.40

Legendary CreatureHuman Artificer

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#1923 Current Rank
#1798 Last Week
#2008 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice decks.

Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+6% Synergy $1.58
Krang, Master Mind Krang, Master Mind
+4% Synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
+3% Synergy $0.95
Molten Man, Inferno Incarnate Molten Man, Inferno Incarnate
+2% Synergy $0.05
Pumpkin Bombs Pumpkin Bombs
0% Synergy $1.50

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice's abilities and overall game plan.

Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+59% Synergy $0.65
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+56% Synergy $0.79
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+56% Synergy $17.55
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+56% Synergy $1.11
Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient
+55% Synergy $0.20
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+55% Synergy $3.26
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+55% Synergy $1.15
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+53% Synergy $0.44
Fabricate Fabricate
+49% Synergy $8.72
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+49% Synergy $12.73

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice decks.

Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+48% Synergy $0.26
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+48% Synergy $4.92
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+46% Synergy $2.18
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+45% Synergy $1.19
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+44% Synergy $1.33
Enthusiastic Mechanaut Enthusiastic Mechanaut
+40% Synergy $0.20
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+36% Synergy $0.21
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+20% Synergy $1.88
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+14% Synergy $0.51
Counterspell Counterspell
-8% Synergy $1.59

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $44.75
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $75.61
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-2% Synergy $78.39
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $94.95
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-10% Synergy $50.96
Gamble Gamble
-10% Synergy $11.61
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-13% Synergy $44.28
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-17% Synergy $13.07
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-21% Synergy $28.80

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+40% Synergy $7.58
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+36% Synergy $0.20
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+36% Synergy $0.58
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+35% Synergy $0.24
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+34% Synergy $2.83
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+33% Synergy $0.41
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+32% Synergy $1.01
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+32% Synergy $3.05
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+31% Synergy $2.11
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+28% Synergy $13.23
Bosh, Iron Golem Bosh, Iron Golem
+28% Synergy $0.17
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+27% Synergy $0.09
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
+27% Synergy $0.30
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+26% Synergy $3.21
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+26% Synergy $0.12
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+24% Synergy $2.81
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+23% Synergy $0.17
Cityscape Leveler Cityscape Leveler
+23% Synergy $13.44
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+21% Synergy $0.58
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+21% Synergy $2.79
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+20% Synergy $9.94
Duplicant Duplicant
+20% Synergy $0.26
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+18% Synergy $6.53
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+16% Synergy $10.78
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+15% Synergy $0.37
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+14% Synergy $1.61
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+13% Synergy $0.24
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
+13% Synergy $0.74
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+13% Synergy $0.48
Farid, Enterprising Salvager Farid, Enterprising Salvager
+13% Synergy $0.20
Memnarch Memnarch
+13% Synergy $5.25
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+11% Synergy $0.33
Treasure Mage Treasure Mage
+11% Synergy $0.19
Steelswarm Operator Steelswarm Operator
+10% Synergy $0.10
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+9% Synergy $1.15
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+9% Synergy $0.78
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+8% Synergy $1.57
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+8% Synergy $10.25
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+8% Synergy $0.13
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+8% Synergy $13.28
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
+8% Synergy $0.18
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+7% Synergy $0.19
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+7% Synergy $0.17
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+7% Synergy $4.97
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+7% Synergy $0.25
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+6% Synergy $0.39
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+5% Synergy $2.65
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+5% Synergy $0.72
Pinnacle Emissary Pinnacle Emissary
+4% Synergy $1.90
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-9% Synergy $0.33

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice safe.

Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+24% Synergy $0.31
Masterful Replication Masterful Replication
+23% Synergy $0.21
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+21% Synergy $0.13
Confirm Suspicions Confirm Suspicions
+16% Synergy $0.09
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+15% Synergy $0.24
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+13% Synergy $1.18
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+13% Synergy $0.13
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+10% Synergy $10.54
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+6% Synergy $3.71
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+6% Synergy $0.26
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+6% Synergy $0.11
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+4% Synergy $46.95
Aetherize Aetherize
-1% Synergy $0.39
Resculpt Resculpt
-1% Synergy $0.26
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-1% Synergy $0.12
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-3% Synergy $4.17
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-4% Synergy $1.84
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.26
Abrade Abrade
-8% Synergy $0.18
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-8% Synergy $8.07
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-9% Synergy $1.50
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-11% Synergy $1.82
Swan Song Swan Song
-11% Synergy $8.52
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-13% Synergy $52.71
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-13% Synergy $0.23
Pongify Pongify
-15% Synergy $1.82
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-17% Synergy $1.46
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-32% Synergy $1.30
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-34% Synergy $0.59

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice's game plan and control the board.

Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+25% Synergy $3.77
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+24% Synergy $4.43
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+22% Synergy $1.07
Saheeli's Directive Saheeli's Directive
+22% Synergy $0.80
Reshape Reshape
+18% Synergy $3.13
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+15% Synergy $0.18
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+14% Synergy $0.23
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+12% Synergy $4.78
Echo Storm Echo Storm
+12% Synergy $0.21
Saheeli's Artistry Saheeli's Artistry
+9% Synergy $0.15
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+8% Synergy $394.68
Argivian Restoration Argivian Restoration
+6% Synergy $0.08
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+5% Synergy $0.09
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+2% Synergy $0.24
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-8% Synergy $2.06
Ponder Ponder
-28% Synergy $1.70
Preordain Preordain
-28% Synergy $0.58

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+36% Synergy $2.28
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+34% Synergy $4.96
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+34% Synergy $0.26
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+33% Synergy $1.11
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+31% Synergy $1.99
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+31% Synergy $6.46
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+28% Synergy $0.24
Welding Jar Welding Jar
+27% Synergy $1.08
Salvaging Station Salvaging Station
+27% Synergy $1.50
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+26% Synergy $0.15
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+26% Synergy $3.15
Prototype Portal Prototype Portal
+26% Synergy $0.62
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+25% Synergy $0.59
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+24% Synergy $24.98
Pyrite Spellbomb Pyrite Spellbomb
+23% Synergy $0.09
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+21% Synergy $1.84
Witching Well Witching Well
+21% Synergy $0.08
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+19% Synergy $8.29
Trading Post Trading Post
+19% Synergy $0.47
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+18% Synergy $3.36
Territory Forge Territory Forge
+18% Synergy $0.32
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+16% Synergy $1.92
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+15% Synergy $2.31
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+15% Synergy $0.46
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+14% Synergy $40.83
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+14% Synergy $2.23
Brainstone Brainstone
+13% Synergy $0.09
Mindslaver Mindslaver
+13% Synergy $3.25
Magistrate's Scepter Magistrate's Scepter
+13% Synergy $5.03
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+12% Synergy $4.22
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+12% Synergy $0.51
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+11% Synergy $1.00
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+11% Synergy $0.84
Esoteric Duplicator Esoteric Duplicator
+10% Synergy $1.17
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+10% Synergy $0.98
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+10% Synergy $0.26
Lux Cannon Lux Cannon
+10% Synergy $1.01
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+10% Synergy $0.13
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+9% Synergy $0.84
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+9% Synergy $0.41
Sands of Time Sands of Time
+9% Synergy $3.64
Transmogrifying Wand Transmogrifying Wand
+8% Synergy $0.32
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+7% Synergy $1.92
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+7% Synergy $0.62
Battlemage's Bracers Battlemage's Bracers
+7% Synergy $3.05
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+6% Synergy $28.02
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $32.10
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+2% Synergy $16.15
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $4.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.22

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+22% Synergy $6.35
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+21% Synergy $0.57
Artificer's Intuition Artificer's Intuition
+21% Synergy $8.63
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+19% Synergy $16.76
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+18% Synergy $0.51
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+15% Synergy $0.16
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+13% Synergy $4.80
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+11% Synergy $0.34
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+11% Synergy
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+9% Synergy $1.05
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-14% Synergy $10.57

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+30% Synergy $21.72
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+24% Synergy $0.75
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+15% Synergy $19.27
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+12% Synergy $0.30
Saheeli, the Gifted Saheeli, the Gifted
+11% Synergy $1.80
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+10% Synergy $0.27
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+6% Synergy $4.46
Saheeli, Filigree Master Saheeli, Filigree Master
+5% Synergy $0.74

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+47% Synergy $11.15
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+42% Synergy $1.26
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+41% Synergy $1.01
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+41% Synergy $11.40
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+39% Synergy $0.29
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+22% Synergy $35.27
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+15% Synergy $0.51
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+14% Synergy $11.64
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+12% Synergy $0.69
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+12% Synergy $0.65
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+12% Synergy $0.71
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+10% Synergy $1.46
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+10% Synergy $18.60
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+8% Synergy $1.19
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+6% Synergy $46.32
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+6% Synergy $7.17
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+4% Synergy $18.48
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+4% Synergy $1.61
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.39
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.13
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-20% Synergy $1.64
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-28% Synergy $2.03

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+41% Synergy $2.05
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+27% Synergy $1.09
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+19% Synergy $4.31
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+17% Synergy $0.27
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+16% Synergy $0.12
Charisma Bobblehead Charisma Bobblehead
+13% Synergy $0.76
Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+13% Synergy $1.00
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+12% Synergy $0.24
Endurance Bobblehead Endurance Bobblehead
+12% Synergy $0.31
Perception Bobblehead Perception Bobblehead
+12% Synergy $0.43
Strength Bobblehead Strength Bobblehead
+12% Synergy $1.02
Luck Bobblehead Luck Bobblehead
+12% Synergy $2.37
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+11% Synergy $2.60
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+10% Synergy $181.24
Intelligence Bobblehead Intelligence Bobblehead
+10% Synergy $0.36
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+8% Synergy $0.26
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+8% Synergy $0.52
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+8% Synergy $1.26
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+8% Synergy $0.25
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+7% Synergy $3.60
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+7% Synergy $0.29
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+7% Synergy $0.22
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+6% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.16
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+4% Synergy $2.17
Vexing Puzzlebox Vexing Puzzlebox
+4% Synergy $6.17
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+3% Synergy $0.30
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+2% Synergy $2.15
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+1% Synergy $0.43
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-1% Synergy $1.69
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.06
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.19
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.23
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-2% Synergy $1.21
Mox Amber Mox Amber
-4% Synergy $62.61
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.05
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-19% Synergy $0.48

Lands

The mana base foundation for Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+36% Synergy $0.20
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+33% Synergy $0.54
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+28% Synergy $0.18
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
+17% Synergy $0.25
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+13% Synergy $0.13
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+8% Synergy $1.57
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+8% Synergy $2.01
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+5% Synergy $32.32
Power Depot Power Depot
+5% Synergy $0.35
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $13.27
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+3% Synergy $15.26
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+3% Synergy $25.96
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.06
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.05
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+1% Synergy $17.00
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-1% Synergy $23.27
Training Center Training Center
-2% Synergy $10.28
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-2% Synergy $0.61
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-2% Synergy
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.15
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.16
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-3% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.17
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-4% Synergy $0.33
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $13.01
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.12
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-6% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.21
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-8% Synergy $8.07
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-8% Synergy $1.72
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-9% Synergy $0.15
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-9% Synergy $2.43
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-9% Synergy $14.63
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-10% Synergy $0.04
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-11% Synergy $3.57
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-11% Synergy $0.32
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-12% Synergy $3.50
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-13% Synergy $10.24
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-24% Synergy $0.31

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