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Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice
Price tag $0.48

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

#2274 Current Rank
#2176 Last Week
#2129 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.

Sewer-veillance Cam Sewer-veillance Cam
+7% Synergy $0.26
Ooze Spill Ooze Spill
+4% Synergy $0.19
Broadcast Takeover Broadcast Takeover
+3% Synergy $0.86
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
+2% Synergy $3.38
Does Machines Does Machines
+2% Synergy $0.79

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
+63% Synergy $0.48
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+59% Synergy $0.65
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+57% Synergy $0.36
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+57% Synergy $2.17
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+56% Synergy $1.78
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+56% Synergy $19.64
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+55% Synergy $0.43
Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient
+55% Synergy $0.22
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+50% Synergy $0.30
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+50% Synergy $15.49

Top Cards

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

Fabricate Fabricate
+49% Synergy $8.98
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+49% Synergy $2.72
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+48% Synergy $5.33
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+47% Synergy $3.33
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+44% Synergy $8.33
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+43% Synergy $0.28
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+43% Synergy $0.79
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+40% Synergy $2.30
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+24% Synergy $0.74
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+15% Synergy $0.51

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $41.18
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $106.65
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-4% Synergy $97.40
Gamble Gamble
-11% Synergy $13.71
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-14% Synergy $52.78
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-15% Synergy $58.42
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-23% Synergy $43.27

Creatures

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

Enthusiastic Mechanaut Enthusiastic Mechanaut
+40% Synergy $0.21
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+40% Synergy $0.41
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+39% Synergy $0.31
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+36% Synergy $0.35
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+32% Synergy $0.99
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+31% Synergy $2.92
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+31% Synergy $0.26
Bosh, Iron Golem Bosh, Iron Golem
+30% Synergy $0.27
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+28% Synergy $6.22
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+28% Synergy $13.77
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+27% Synergy $2.13
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+27% Synergy $0.26
Cityscape Leveler Cityscape Leveler
+27% Synergy $12.85
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+26% Synergy $0.50
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
+26% Synergy $0.31
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+25% Synergy $0.24
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+23% Synergy $3.69
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+23% Synergy $9.64
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+23% Synergy $3.20
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+22% Synergy $0.35
Farid, Enterprising Salvager Farid, Enterprising Salvager
+18% Synergy $0.29
Duplicant Duplicant
+16% Synergy $0.23
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+15% Synergy $0.55
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+15% Synergy $0.51
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+14% Synergy $11.40
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+14% Synergy $8.61
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
+13% Synergy $1.13
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+13% Synergy $0.63
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+12% Synergy $1.88
Memnarch Memnarch
+12% Synergy $5.58
Treasure Mage Treasure Mage
+12% Synergy $0.26
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+11% Synergy $0.43
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+10% Synergy $0.26
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.52
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+8% Synergy $0.95
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+8% Synergy $0.85
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+8% Synergy $4.77
Transit Mage Transit Mage
+8% Synergy $0.31
Steelswarm Operator Steelswarm Operator
+7% Synergy $0.13
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
+7% Synergy $0.28
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+6% Synergy $0.30
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+6% Synergy $10.79
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+5% Synergy $0.37
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+5% Synergy $0.50
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+5% Synergy $0.38
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+5% Synergy $0.31
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+5% Synergy $4.58
Pinnacle Emissary Pinnacle Emissary
+4% Synergy $2.13
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+3% Synergy $1.02
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-9% Synergy $0.24

Instants

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

Masterful Replication Masterful Replication
+25% Synergy $0.58
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+23% Synergy $0.34
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+21% Synergy $0.29
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+19% Synergy $0.30
Confirm Suspicions Confirm Suspicions
+17% Synergy $0.31
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+16% Synergy $1.77
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+16% Synergy $0.22
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+7% Synergy $5.13
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+6% Synergy $0.26
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+5% Synergy $4.66
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+5% Synergy $0.23
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $50.42
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+1% Synergy $6.55
Resculpt Resculpt
0% Synergy $0.40
Aetherize Aetherize
-2% Synergy $0.47
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-2% Synergy $1.97
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-3% Synergy $6.43
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-5% Synergy $13.37
Counterspell Counterspell
-7% Synergy $2.09
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $8.05
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.06
Abrade Abrade
-9% Synergy $0.15
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-9% Synergy $0.72
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $8.38
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-13% Synergy $2.03
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-13% Synergy $0.11
Pongify Pongify
-15% Synergy $1.93
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-16% Synergy $2.44
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-33% Synergy $1.35
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-35% Synergy $0.44

Sorceries

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

Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+28% Synergy $6.52
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+23% Synergy $3.62
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+22% Synergy $1.26
Saheeli's Directive Saheeli's Directive
+18% Synergy $0.92
Reshape Reshape
+17% Synergy $3.79
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+15% Synergy $2.56
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+15% Synergy $0.31
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+11% Synergy $0.29
Echo Storm Echo Storm
+10% Synergy $0.25
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+9% Synergy $386.43
Saheeli's Artistry Saheeli's Artistry
+8% Synergy $0.26
Argivian Restoration Argivian Restoration
+6% Synergy $0.09
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+4% Synergy $0.47
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+3% Synergy $0.29
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-8% Synergy $2.72
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-28% Synergy $0.37
Ponder Ponder
-30% Synergy $1.40

Utility Artifacts

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

Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+39% Synergy $2.99
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+37% Synergy $0.31
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+36% Synergy $0.27
Salvaging Station Salvaging Station
+33% Synergy $1.87
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+32% Synergy $0.26
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+32% Synergy $1.05
Welding Jar Welding Jar
+32% Synergy $1.50
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+30% Synergy $0.59
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+30% Synergy $4.73
Pyrite Spellbomb Pyrite Spellbomb
+30% Synergy $0.15
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+28% Synergy $2.57
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+28% Synergy $1.84
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+28% Synergy $6.48
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+25% Synergy $27.53
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+24% Synergy $2.77
Witching Well Witching Well
+24% Synergy $0.15
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+22% Synergy $6.36
Prototype Portal Prototype Portal
+22% Synergy $0.74
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+19% Synergy $2.85
Territory Forge Territory Forge
+19% Synergy $0.35
Trading Post Trading Post
+18% Synergy $0.40
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+17% Synergy $2.59
Brainstone Brainstone
+16% Synergy $0.18
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+15% Synergy $9.50
Mindslaver Mindslaver
+15% Synergy $4.85
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+12% Synergy $1.32
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+12% Synergy $0.39
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+12% Synergy $48.02
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+12% Synergy $0.77
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+12% Synergy $0.55
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+11% Synergy $3.92
Esoteric Duplicator Esoteric Duplicator
+10% Synergy $1.05
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+10% Synergy $0.92
Magistrate's Scepter Magistrate's Scepter
+10% Synergy $4.81
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+9% Synergy $1.80
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+9% Synergy $1.04
Lux Cannon Lux Cannon
+9% Synergy $0.27
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+9% Synergy $1.11
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+9% Synergy $1.30
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+8% Synergy $2.57
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+8% Synergy $0.24
Sands of Time Sands of Time
+8% Synergy $2.90
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+7% Synergy $21.00
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+7% Synergy $2.48
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+7% Synergy $0.61
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+6% Synergy $28.79
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+1% Synergy $39.43
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
0% Synergy $15.81
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $4.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Artificer's Intuition Artificer's Intuition
+26% Synergy $5.80
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+21% Synergy $5.60
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+20% Synergy $1.65
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+18% Synergy $0.37
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+17% Synergy $3.18
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+17% Synergy $14.40
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+11% Synergy
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+10% Synergy $3.72
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+9% Synergy $0.45
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+8% Synergy $1.03
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+4% Synergy $1.78
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-14% Synergy $10.63

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+28% Synergy $21.78
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+22% Synergy $1.39
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+14% Synergy $17.21
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+11% Synergy $0.35
Saheeli, the Gifted Saheeli, the Gifted
+9% Synergy $3.60
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+8% Synergy $0.26
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+5% Synergy $4.98

Utility Lands

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

Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+48% Synergy $9.07
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+41% Synergy $13.10
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+40% Synergy $0.94
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+39% Synergy $0.36
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+39% Synergy $7.61
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+24% Synergy $37.08
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+18% Synergy $0.43
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+12% Synergy $1.50
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+12% Synergy $12.22
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+11% Synergy $1.60
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+11% Synergy $21.06
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+11% Synergy $0.90
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+10% Synergy $0.93
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+10% Synergy $0.74
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+6% Synergy $7.57
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+5% Synergy $24.44
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+5% Synergy $2.21
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+4% Synergy $55.63
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.30
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-4% Synergy $0.20
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-28% Synergy $3.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+47% Synergy $3.98
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+28% Synergy $0.86
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+17% Synergy $4.39
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+16% Synergy $0.37
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+15% Synergy $0.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $0.30
Charisma Bobblehead Charisma Bobblehead
+11% Synergy $1.74
Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+11% Synergy $1.00
Endurance Bobblehead Endurance Bobblehead
+11% Synergy $0.76
Perception Bobblehead Perception Bobblehead
+11% Synergy $1.86
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+10% Synergy $3.80
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+10% Synergy $191.56
Strength Bobblehead Strength Bobblehead
+10% Synergy $3.78
Luck Bobblehead Luck Bobblehead
+10% Synergy $2.76
Intelligence Bobblehead Intelligence Bobblehead
+10% Synergy $0.90
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+7% Synergy $0.37
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+7% Synergy $0.30
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+7% Synergy $0.34
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+7% Synergy $4.07
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+7% Synergy $1.05
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+6% Synergy $3.98
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+6% Synergy $0.32
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.31
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.33
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+5% Synergy $0.36
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+4% Synergy $3.16
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+4% Synergy $0.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $1.06
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
0% Synergy $0.51
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
0% Synergy $1.64
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.55
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-20% Synergy $0.37

Lands

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

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+36% Synergy $0.37
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+35% Synergy $0.25
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+32% Synergy $0.25
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
+20% Synergy $0.27
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+16% Synergy $0.22
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.52
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+6% Synergy $35.46
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+6% Synergy $1.60
Power Depot Power Depot
+6% Synergy $0.40
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $15.77
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $30.79
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+1% Synergy $0.46
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $19.48
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.22
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.25
Steam Vents Steam Vents
0% Synergy $10.05
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-1% Synergy $0.40
Training Center Training Center
-1% Synergy $13.53
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-1% Synergy $30.46
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.30
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-2% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.28
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.07
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-3% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $2.56
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.23
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.22
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-5% Synergy $13.37
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $8.05
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-8% Synergy $0.38
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-8% Synergy $13.78
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-9% Synergy $0.26
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-9% Synergy $4.03
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-10% Synergy $5.43
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-10% Synergy $4.09
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-10% Synergy $0.26
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-10% Synergy $0.08
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-13% Synergy $4.12
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-13% Synergy $24.85
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-23% Synergy $0.30

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