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Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice
Price tag $0.34

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

#1939 Current Rank
#2001 Last Week
#1990 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.

Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+26% Synergy $0.39
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+19% Synergy $2.02
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+18% Synergy $23.07
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+13% Synergy $17.28
Steelswarm Operator Steelswarm Operator
+10% Synergy $0.12

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
+57% Synergy $0.53
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+56% Synergy $16.03
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+56% Synergy $0.70
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+55% Synergy $0.93
Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient
+55% Synergy $0.21
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+54% Synergy $1.21
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+54% Synergy $2.91
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+51% Synergy $0.42
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+48% Synergy $12.85
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+47% Synergy $0.88

Top Cards

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

Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+47% Synergy $0.25
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+47% Synergy $3.66
Fabricate Fabricate
+46% Synergy $8.73
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+44% Synergy $2.39
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+43% Synergy $1.14
Enthusiastic Mechanaut Enthusiastic Mechanaut
+40% Synergy $0.21
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+35% Synergy $0.26
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+18% Synergy $1.88
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+13% Synergy $0.54
Counterspell Counterspell
-8% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+28% Synergy $11.67
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $46.53
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $82.70
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-2% Synergy $75.40
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $95.04
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-10% Synergy $49.41
Gamble Gamble
-10% Synergy $10.53
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-13% Synergy $42.10
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-13% Synergy $50.96
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-17% Synergy $15.17

Creatures

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

Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+38% Synergy $7.68
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+36% Synergy $0.30
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+35% Synergy $0.62
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+34% Synergy $0.19
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+33% Synergy $2.38
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+33% Synergy $2.29
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+33% Synergy $2.71
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+32% Synergy $0.75
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+32% Synergy $0.22
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+28% Synergy $0.09
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
+28% Synergy $0.32
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+27% Synergy $5.48
Bosh, Iron Golem Bosh, Iron Golem
+26% Synergy $0.17
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+25% Synergy $0.22
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+25% Synergy $0.11
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+24% Synergy $2.08
Duplicant Duplicant
+22% Synergy $0.25
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+21% Synergy $0.49
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+21% Synergy $10.77
Cityscape Leveler Cityscape Leveler
+19% Synergy $11.10
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+19% Synergy $6.23
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+18% Synergy $2.59
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+17% Synergy $10.61
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+15% Synergy $1.38
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+14% Synergy $0.38
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
+13% Synergy $0.66
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+13% Synergy $0.49
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+12% Synergy $0.25
Memnarch Memnarch
+12% Synergy $5.37
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+11% Synergy $0.37
Treasure Mage Treasure Mage
+11% Synergy $0.21
Farid, Enterprising Salvager Farid, Enterprising Salvager
+11% Synergy $0.33
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+10% Synergy $1.00
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+10% Synergy $0.66
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+9% Synergy $0.20
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+9% Synergy $1.61
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+8% Synergy $13.26
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+8% Synergy $0.14
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
+8% Synergy $0.20
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+7% Synergy $0.18
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+7% Synergy $0.23
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+7% Synergy $4.24
Thopter Assembly Thopter Assembly
+7% Synergy $0.39
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+6% Synergy $1.58
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+6% Synergy $0.39
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+6% Synergy $0.54
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+5% Synergy $2.79
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+4% Synergy $2.67
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+4% Synergy $0.27
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-10% Synergy $0.29

Instants

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

Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+22% Synergy $0.13
Masterful Replication Masterful Replication
+20% Synergy $0.22
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+14% Synergy $0.25
Confirm Suspicions Confirm Suspicions
+13% Synergy $0.12
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+12% Synergy $0.17
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+11% Synergy $13.39
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+11% Synergy $1.21
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+7% Synergy $0.12
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+6% Synergy $3.95
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+6% Synergy $0.24
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+2% Synergy $44.80
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+1% Synergy $6.95
Aetherize Aetherize
-1% Synergy $0.47
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-1% Synergy $0.17
Resculpt Resculpt
-2% Synergy $0.30
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-4% Synergy $1.81
Negate Negate
-7% Synergy $0.26
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $7.96
Abrade Abrade
-8% Synergy $0.10
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-9% Synergy $1.34
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-10% Synergy $1.81
Swan Song Swan Song
-11% Synergy $8.07
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-13% Synergy $0.26
Pongify Pongify
-14% Synergy $2.20
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-16% Synergy $1.66
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-31% Synergy $1.35
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-34% Synergy $0.44

Sorceries

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

Saheeli's Directive Saheeli's Directive
+25% Synergy $0.87
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+24% Synergy $1.48
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+24% Synergy $3.96
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+23% Synergy $0.93
Reshape Reshape
+18% Synergy $2.69
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+15% Synergy $0.17
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+15% Synergy $0.17
Echo Storm Echo Storm
+14% Synergy $0.21
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+9% Synergy $3.61
Saheeli's Artistry Saheeli's Artistry
+9% Synergy $0.18
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+8% Synergy $411.52
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+6% Synergy $0.07
Argivian Restoration Argivian Restoration
+6% Synergy $0.08
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+2% Synergy $0.24
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-8% Synergy $1.91
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-21% Synergy $25.32
Ponder Ponder
-28% Synergy $1.32
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-28% Synergy $0.27
Preordain Preordain
-28% Synergy $0.60

Utility Artifacts

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

Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+35% Synergy $3.79
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+34% Synergy $5.37
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+33% Synergy $1.23
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+33% Synergy $1.61
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+32% Synergy $0.24
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+31% Synergy $6.03
Prototype Portal Prototype Portal
+28% Synergy $0.65
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+27% Synergy $3.55
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+25% Synergy $0.19
Salvaging Station Salvaging Station
+24% Synergy $1.71
Welding Jar Welding Jar
+23% Synergy $1.12
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+22% Synergy $0.12
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+22% Synergy $0.63
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+21% Synergy $23.88
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+20% Synergy $7.16
Pyrite Spellbomb Pyrite Spellbomb
+20% Synergy $0.11
Trading Post Trading Post
+20% Synergy $0.46
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+18% Synergy $1.91
Witching Well Witching Well
+18% Synergy $0.07
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+17% Synergy $0.53
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+15% Synergy $2.88
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+15% Synergy $4.54
Territory Forge Territory Forge
+15% Synergy $0.34
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+14% Synergy $39.93
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+13% Synergy $1.72
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+13% Synergy $4.07
Brainstone Brainstone
+13% Synergy $0.15
Mindslaver Mindslaver
+13% Synergy $3.22
Magistrate's Scepter Magistrate's Scepter
+13% Synergy $4.84
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+12% Synergy $0.54
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+11% Synergy $1.68
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+11% Synergy $0.89
Esoteric Duplicator Esoteric Duplicator
+10% Synergy $1.34
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+10% Synergy $1.18
Lux Cannon Lux Cannon
+10% Synergy $0.24
Sands of Time Sands of Time
+10% Synergy $3.66
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+9% Synergy $0.80
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+9% Synergy $0.75
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+9% Synergy $0.17
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+8% Synergy $4.64
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+8% Synergy $2.00
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+7% Synergy $2.68
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+7% Synergy $0.20
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+7% Synergy $20.79
Battlemage's Bracers Battlemage's Bracers
+7% Synergy $3.97
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+5% Synergy $36.81
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $32.55
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+1% Synergy $17.19
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $1.32

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 $6.56
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+22% Synergy $1.41
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+21% Synergy $13.12
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+18% Synergy $0.69
Artificer's Intuition Artificer's Intuition
+18% Synergy $9.47
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+14% Synergy $4.47
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+13% Synergy $0.22
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+12% Synergy $0.37
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+10% Synergy $1.40
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+9% Synergy
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-14% Synergy $8.69

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+28% Synergy $18.28
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+26% Synergy $0.56
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+12% Synergy $0.24
Saheeli, the Gifted Saheeli, the Gifted
+12% Synergy $1.85
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+12% Synergy $0.34
Saheeli, Filigree Master Saheeli, Filigree Master
+6% Synergy $0.72
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+6% Synergy $4.43

Utility Lands

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

Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+45% Synergy $10.78
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+44% Synergy $1.04
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+43% Synergy $0.34
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+40% Synergy $10.34
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+40% Synergy $1.05
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+19% Synergy $42.14
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+13% Synergy $0.49
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+13% Synergy $0.72
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+12% Synergy $0.78
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+12% Synergy $0.70
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+10% Synergy $1.46
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+7% Synergy $49.84
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+7% Synergy $10.11
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+7% Synergy $19.10
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+6% Synergy $1.15
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+5% Synergy $1.30
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+3% Synergy $18.71
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.40
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.15
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-20% Synergy $1.38
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-28% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+39% Synergy $1.83
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+25% Synergy $1.14
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+21% Synergy $3.83
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+20% Synergy $0.28
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+17% Synergy $0.21
Charisma Bobblehead Charisma Bobblehead
+13% Synergy $0.48
Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+13% Synergy $0.74
Strength Bobblehead Strength Bobblehead
+13% Synergy $0.67
Endurance Bobblehead Endurance Bobblehead
+13% Synergy $0.27
Perception Bobblehead Perception Bobblehead
+13% Synergy $0.40
Luck Bobblehead Luck Bobblehead
+12% Synergy $2.30
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+11% Synergy $2.69
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+11% Synergy $0.34
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+10% Synergy $0.27
Intelligence Bobblehead Intelligence Bobblehead
+10% Synergy $0.29
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+10% Synergy $1.57
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+9% Synergy $173.92
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+9% Synergy $0.23
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+8% Synergy $0.25
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+8% Synergy $0.58
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+8% Synergy $3.14
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.17
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+7% Synergy $0.20
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+7% Synergy $2.33
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+7% Synergy $0.28
Vexing Puzzlebox Vexing Puzzlebox
+4% Synergy $5.36
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+3% Synergy $0.33
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
0% Synergy $0.38
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.17
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.26
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-3% Synergy $1.49
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $1.38
Mox Amber Mox Amber
-4% Synergy $65.81
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $1.15
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-19% Synergy $0.51

Lands

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

Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+37% Synergy $0.25
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+31% Synergy $0.64
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+25% Synergy $0.20
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
+15% Synergy $0.33
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+12% Synergy $0.17
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+7% Synergy $2.15
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+6% Synergy $1.58
Power Depot Power Depot
+6% Synergy $0.42
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $30.79
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $13.79
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.04
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $15.64
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+1% Synergy $27.34
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.06
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-1% Synergy $17.87
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.18
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $23.48
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.21
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-2% Synergy
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.18
Training Center Training Center
-3% Synergy $10.00
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-3% Synergy $0.63
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-4% Synergy $0.32
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.07
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $13.48
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-5% Synergy $0.33
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-6% Synergy $0.34
Command Tower Command Tower
-7% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-7% Synergy $0.14
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $7.96
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.27
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-8% Synergy $1.94
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-8% Synergy $15.19
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-8% Synergy $2.41
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-9% Synergy $4.13
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-9% Synergy $0.04
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-11% Synergy $3.37
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-11% Synergy $0.29
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-13% Synergy $14.76
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-23% Synergy $0.23

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