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Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice
Price tag $0.44

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

#2119 Current Rank
#1926 Last Week
#2053 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.

Reckless Blaze Reckless Blaze
+3% Synergy $0.26
The Legend of Kuruk Avatar Kuruk The Legend of Kuruk
+2% Synergy $9.49
Krang, Master Mind Krang, Master Mind
+2% Synergy $30.00

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
+61% Synergy $0.50
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+56% Synergy $0.64
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+56% Synergy $0.89
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+56% Synergy $20.65
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+55% Synergy $0.65
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+55% Synergy $2.67
Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient
+55% Synergy $0.18
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+55% Synergy $0.39
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+49% Synergy $0.20
Fabricate Fabricate
+49% Synergy $8.90

Top Cards

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

Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+49% Synergy $12.54
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+48% Synergy $2.28
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+47% Synergy $3.79
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+46% Synergy $0.83
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+46% Synergy $2.10
Enthusiastic Mechanaut Enthusiastic Mechanaut
+41% Synergy $0.11
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+38% Synergy $0.18
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+21% Synergy $1.44
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+14% Synergy $0.37
Counterspell Counterspell
-7% Synergy $1.15

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $37.99
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $93.61
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-2% Synergy $82.98
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $89.88
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-11% Synergy $49.78
Gamble Gamble
-11% Synergy $9.42
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-13% Synergy $40.43
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-17% Synergy $13.37
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-22% Synergy $30.65

Creatures

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

Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+41% Synergy $7.64
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+37% Synergy $0.26
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+36% Synergy $1.84
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+36% Synergy $0.24
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+35% Synergy $0.46
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+33% Synergy $0.57
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+32% Synergy $0.17
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+32% Synergy $2.15
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+31% Synergy $4.51
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+28% Synergy $13.19
Bosh, Iron Golem Bosh, Iron Golem
+28% Synergy $0.15
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+27% Synergy $1.33
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
+27% Synergy $0.35
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+26% Synergy $0.07
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+25% Synergy $0.07
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+24% Synergy $0.59
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+24% Synergy $1.92
Cityscape Leveler Cityscape Leveler
+24% Synergy $14.51
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+23% Synergy $0.24
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+22% Synergy $3.11
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+21% Synergy $8.98
Duplicant Duplicant
+18% Synergy $0.22
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+17% Synergy $10.49
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+17% Synergy $6.80
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+15% Synergy $0.29
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+14% Synergy $1.39
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+14% Synergy $0.30
Farid, Enterprising Salvager Farid, Enterprising Salvager
+14% Synergy $0.12
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
+13% Synergy $0.60
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+13% Synergy $0.52
Memnarch Memnarch
+13% Synergy $5.30
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+11% Synergy $0.32
Treasure Mage Treasure Mage
+10% Synergy $0.18
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $2.18
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+9% Synergy $1.68
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+9% Synergy $0.15
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+8% Synergy $0.84
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+8% Synergy $1.79
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+8% Synergy $6.64
Steelswarm Operator Steelswarm Operator
+8% Synergy $0.07
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+7% Synergy $0.20
Transit Mage Transit Mage
+7% Synergy $0.23
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+7% Synergy $4.60
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
+7% Synergy $0.18
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+7% Synergy $0.20
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.19
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+6% Synergy $0.27
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+5% Synergy $0.41
Pinnacle Emissary Pinnacle Emissary
+5% Synergy $1.55
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-10% Synergy $0.27

Instants

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

Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+24% Synergy $0.27
Masterful Replication Masterful Replication
+23% Synergy $0.23
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+19% Synergy $0.06
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+16% Synergy $0.24
Confirm Suspicions Confirm Suspicions
+16% Synergy $0.09
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+14% Synergy $1.01
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+13% Synergy $0.11
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+10% Synergy $7.78
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+6% Synergy $0.25
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+6% Synergy $0.10
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+5% Synergy $45.37
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+5% Synergy $5.09
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
0% Synergy $3.96
Aetherize Aetherize
-1% Synergy $0.36
Resculpt Resculpt
-1% Synergy $0.20
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-3% Synergy $1.77
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-3% Synergy $6.15
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $8.62
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.24
Abrade Abrade
-8% Synergy $0.12
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-8% Synergy $0.68
Swan Song Swan Song
-11% Synergy $7.39
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-12% Synergy $1.55
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-13% Synergy $0.23
Pongify Pongify
-14% Synergy $1.53
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-14% Synergy $48.80
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-17% Synergy $2.29
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-32% Synergy $1.13
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-34% Synergy $0.39

Sorceries

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

Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+26% Synergy $4.68
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+23% Synergy $4.60
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+22% Synergy $1.12
Saheeli's Directive Saheeli's Directive
+20% Synergy $0.95
Reshape Reshape
+18% Synergy $3.91
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+15% Synergy $0.17
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+13% Synergy $2.28
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+13% Synergy $0.24
Echo Storm Echo Storm
+11% Synergy $0.21
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+9% Synergy $389.40
Saheeli's Artistry Saheeli's Artistry
+8% Synergy $0.18
Argivian Restoration Argivian Restoration
+6% Synergy $0.08
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+3% Synergy $0.17
Ponder Ponder
-28% Synergy $1.29
Preordain Preordain
-28% Synergy $0.46

Utility Artifacts

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

Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+37% Synergy $2.83
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+34% Synergy $0.22
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+33% Synergy $1.25
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+32% Synergy $4.32
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+31% Synergy $0.23
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+30% Synergy $2.15
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+28% Synergy $5.12
Salvaging Station Salvaging Station
+28% Synergy $1.38
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+28% Synergy $0.11
Welding Jar Welding Jar
+28% Synergy $1.00
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+27% Synergy $0.61
Pyrite Spellbomb Pyrite Spellbomb
+26% Synergy $0.16
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+25% Synergy $2.34
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+24% Synergy $1.60
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+24% Synergy $24.79
Prototype Portal Prototype Portal
+24% Synergy $0.64
Witching Well Witching Well
+22% Synergy $0.04
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+20% Synergy $3.72
Trading Post Trading Post
+20% Synergy $0.47
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+18% Synergy $8.15
Territory Forge Territory Forge
+18% Synergy $0.22
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+17% Synergy $1.72
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+17% Synergy $1.66
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+15% Synergy $1.83
Mindslaver Mindslaver
+15% Synergy $3.86
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+14% Synergy $42.56
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+14% Synergy $0.50
Brainstone Brainstone
+14% Synergy $0.09
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+12% Synergy $3.75
Magistrate's Scepter Magistrate's Scepter
+12% Synergy $3.65
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+11% Synergy $1.32
Esoteric Duplicator Esoteric Duplicator
+10% Synergy $0.85
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+10% Synergy $0.56
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+10% Synergy $0.22
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+10% Synergy $0.11
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+10% Synergy $0.93
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+10% Synergy $0.92
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+9% Synergy $0.96
Lux Cannon Lux Cannon
+9% Synergy $0.15
Sands of Time Sands of Time
+9% Synergy $3.51
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+8% Synergy $2.20
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+8% Synergy $2.59
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+7% Synergy $0.96
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+7% Synergy $5.48
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+7% Synergy $24.61
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+6% Synergy $28.29
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+2% Synergy $33.67
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+1% Synergy $17.15
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $3.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-19% Synergy $1.38

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 $6.22
Artificer's Intuition Artificer's Intuition
+22% Synergy $7.38
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+20% Synergy $1.73
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+19% Synergy $14.78
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+18% Synergy $0.63
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+15% Synergy $0.21
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+13% Synergy $3.91
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+11% Synergy
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+10% Synergy $0.29
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+9% Synergy $0.86
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-14% Synergy $8.99

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+28% Synergy $22.28
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+23% Synergy $1.17
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+15% Synergy $17.86
Saheeli, the Gifted Saheeli, the Gifted
+11% Synergy $2.37
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+11% Synergy $0.35
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+9% Synergy $0.22
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+5% Synergy $4.51
Saheeli, Filigree Master Saheeli, Filigree Master
+4% Synergy $0.75

Utility Lands

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

Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+48% Synergy $10.45
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+41% Synergy $10.27
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+41% Synergy $1.63
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+40% Synergy $2.03
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+38% Synergy $0.22
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+24% Synergy $35.81
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+16% Synergy $0.33
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+13% Synergy $10.57
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+12% Synergy $0.66
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+11% Synergy $1.38
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+11% Synergy $0.59
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+11% Synergy $0.62
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+10% Synergy $21.31
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+8% Synergy $1.36
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+7% Synergy $6.78
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+6% Synergy $47.76
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+5% Synergy $19.12
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+4% Synergy $1.16
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.13
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-21% Synergy $6.69
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-28% Synergy $2.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+44% Synergy $2.42
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+28% Synergy $0.84
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+19% Synergy $3.51
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+16% Synergy $0.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+15% Synergy $0.19
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+14% Synergy $0.37
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+12% Synergy $174.97
Charisma Bobblehead Charisma Bobblehead
+12% Synergy $0.49
Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+12% Synergy $0.83
Endurance Bobblehead Endurance Bobblehead
+12% Synergy $0.35
Perception Bobblehead Perception Bobblehead
+12% Synergy $0.49
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+11% Synergy $3.27
Strength Bobblehead Strength Bobblehead
+11% Synergy $1.09
Luck Bobblehead Luck Bobblehead
+11% Synergy $2.17
Intelligence Bobblehead Intelligence Bobblehead
+10% Synergy $0.39
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+8% Synergy $0.16
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+8% Synergy $1.06
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+8% Synergy $3.08
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+7% Synergy $0.45
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+7% Synergy $0.23
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+6% Synergy $0.21
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+6% Synergy $0.14
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.14
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.26
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+4% Synergy $0.29
Vexing Puzzlebox Vexing Puzzlebox
+4% Synergy $6.23
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+1% Synergy $1.53
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.85
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
0% Synergy $0.41
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.18
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-1% Synergy $2.03
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.26
Mox Amber Mox Amber
-4% Synergy $61.28
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $1.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.27
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-8% Synergy $23.83
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-19% Synergy $0.35

Lands

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

Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+36% Synergy $0.15
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+34% Synergy $0.45
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+28% Synergy $0.13
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
+17% Synergy $0.24
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+13% Synergy $0.11
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $2.18
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+8% Synergy $2.22
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+6% Synergy $31.41
Power Depot Power Depot
+6% Synergy $0.39
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $12.78
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $15.51
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $24.71
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+1% Synergy $16.93
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.08
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.09
Training Center Training Center
-1% Synergy $10.91
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-1% Synergy $25.27
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-1% Synergy
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-2% Synergy $0.25
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.11
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-3% Synergy $0.46
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.15
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.16
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-4% Synergy $0.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.13
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $13.73
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.08
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.19
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $8.62
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-7% Synergy $2.47
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-8% Synergy $0.35
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-9% Synergy $0.10
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-9% Synergy $4.85
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-9% Synergy $12.67
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-10% Synergy $3.51
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-10% Synergy $0.25
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-10% Synergy $0.06
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-11% Synergy $3.88
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-14% Synergy $17.93
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-24% Synergy $0.20

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