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Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice
Price tag $0.49

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

#2217 Current Rank
#2547 Last Week
#2085 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.

Krang, Master Mind Krang, Master Mind
+1% 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
+62% Synergy $0.43
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+57% Synergy $0.72
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+57% Synergy $1.60
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+56% Synergy $0.35
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+56% Synergy $22.17
Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient
+56% Synergy $0.19
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+56% Synergy $0.41
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+55% Synergy $2.00
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+50% Synergy $0.25
Fabricate Fabricate
+50% Synergy $9.10

Top Cards

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

Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+48% Synergy $4.43
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+48% Synergy $2.39
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+48% Synergy $12.94
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+48% Synergy $3.08
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+43% Synergy $0.71
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+42% Synergy $7.77
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+41% Synergy $0.21
Enthusiastic Mechanaut Enthusiastic Mechanaut
+41% Synergy $0.18
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+22% Synergy $1.02
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+14% Synergy $0.46

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $40.86
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $101.29
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-3% Synergy $85.86
Gamble Gamble
-11% Synergy $10.76
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-13% Synergy $53.94
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-14% Synergy $45.04
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-17% Synergy $14.88
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-22% Synergy $41.41

Creatures

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

Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+38% Synergy $2.29
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+38% Synergy $0.45
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+37% Synergy $0.21
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+36% Synergy $0.29
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+32% Synergy $0.74
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+31% Synergy $0.22
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+31% Synergy $2.77
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+28% Synergy $12.98
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+28% Synergy $5.49
Bosh, Iron Golem Bosh, Iron Golem
+28% Synergy $0.17
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
+28% Synergy $0.35
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+27% Synergy $1.46
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+26% Synergy $0.05
Cityscape Leveler Cityscape Leveler
+26% Synergy $13.96
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+25% Synergy $0.20
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+24% Synergy $0.54
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+23% Synergy $3.32
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+23% Synergy $2.38
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+23% Synergy $0.24
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+22% Synergy $9.29
Farid, Enterprising Salvager Farid, Enterprising Salvager
+17% Synergy $0.18
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+16% Synergy $0.31
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+16% Synergy $10.90
Duplicant Duplicant
+16% Synergy $0.21
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+15% Synergy $7.72
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+14% Synergy $0.42
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+13% Synergy $1.63
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
+13% Synergy $0.73
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+13% Synergy $0.60
Memnarch Memnarch
+12% Synergy $5.41
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+11% Synergy $0.27
Treasure Mage Treasure Mage
+11% Synergy $0.25
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+10% Synergy $1.96
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+9% Synergy $0.26
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+8% Synergy $0.96
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+8% Synergy $0.89
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+8% Synergy $3.64
Steelswarm Operator Steelswarm Operator
+8% Synergy $0.10
Transit Mage Transit Mage
+8% Synergy $0.19
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+7% Synergy $9.53
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+7% Synergy $4.12
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
+7% Synergy $0.20
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+6% Synergy $0.19
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.19
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+6% Synergy $0.25
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+6% Synergy $0.27
Pinnacle Emissary Pinnacle Emissary
+5% Synergy $1.21
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+5% Synergy $0.45
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+4% Synergy $5.67
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-9% Synergy $0.22

Instants

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

Masterful Replication Masterful Replication
+25% Synergy $0.22
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+22% Synergy $0.26
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+21% Synergy $0.10
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+18% Synergy $0.15
Confirm Suspicions Confirm Suspicions
+17% Synergy $0.10
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+15% Synergy $1.47
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+15% Synergy $0.16
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+10% Synergy $6.60
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+6% Synergy $0.22
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+6% Synergy $0.12
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+5% Synergy $4.69
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+4% Synergy $52.46
Aetherize Aetherize
-1% Synergy $0.51
Resculpt Resculpt
-1% Synergy $0.34
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-3% Synergy $1.60
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-3% Synergy $6.31
Counterspell Counterspell
-7% Synergy $1.61
Negate Negate
-7% Synergy $0.25
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $8.01
Abrade Abrade
-9% Synergy $0.17
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-9% Synergy $0.85
Swan Song Swan Song
-11% Synergy $8.72
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-13% Synergy $1.95
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-13% Synergy $0.22
Pongify Pongify
-15% Synergy $1.77
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-15% Synergy $60.05
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-16% Synergy $2.64
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-33% Synergy $1.27
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-35% Synergy $0.42

Sorceries

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

Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+27% Synergy $6.56
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+23% Synergy $3.58
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+22% Synergy $1.19
Saheeli's Directive Saheeli's Directive
+19% Synergy $0.95
Reshape Reshape
+17% Synergy $4.02
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+15% Synergy $2.27
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+14% Synergy $0.18
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+13% Synergy $0.29
Echo Storm Echo Storm
+10% Synergy $0.21
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+9% Synergy $387.93
Saheeli's Artistry Saheeli's Artistry
+8% Synergy $0.17
Argivian Restoration Argivian Restoration
+6% Synergy $0.08
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+5% Synergy $0.49
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+4% Synergy $0.08
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+3% Synergy $0.15
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-8% Synergy $2.20
Ponder Ponder
-28% Synergy $1.36
Preordain Preordain
-28% Synergy $0.53

Utility Artifacts

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

Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+38% Synergy $3.37
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+36% Synergy $0.22
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+34% Synergy $0.21
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+33% Synergy $1.24
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+32% Synergy $4.92
Salvaging Station Salvaging Station
+32% Synergy $1.46
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+31% Synergy $0.16
Welding Jar Welding Jar
+31% Synergy $1.43
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+30% Synergy $2.21
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+30% Synergy $6.28
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+28% Synergy $0.83
Pyrite Spellbomb Pyrite Spellbomb
+28% Synergy $0.14
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+26% Synergy $1.66
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+25% Synergy $25.36
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+25% Synergy $2.65
Prototype Portal Prototype Portal
+24% Synergy $0.60
Witching Well Witching Well
+23% Synergy $0.08
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+21% Synergy $6.02
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+19% Synergy $2.47
Trading Post Trading Post
+19% Synergy $0.48
Territory Forge Territory Forge
+19% Synergy $0.27
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+18% Synergy $1.70
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+18% Synergy $9.37
Brainstone Brainstone
+15% Synergy $0.10
Mindslaver Mindslaver
+14% Synergy $4.29
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+13% Synergy $1.24
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+13% Synergy $45.20
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+12% Synergy $3.58
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+12% Synergy $0.53
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+11% Synergy $0.26
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+11% Synergy $1.10
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+11% Synergy $0.62
Magistrate's Scepter Magistrate's Scepter
+11% Synergy $4.23
Esoteric Duplicator Esoteric Duplicator
+10% Synergy $1.07
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+9% Synergy $1.86
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+9% Synergy $0.88
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+9% Synergy $1.18
Lux Cannon Lux Cannon
+9% Synergy $0.14
Sands of Time Sands of Time
+9% Synergy $2.82
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+8% Synergy $1.24
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+8% Synergy $1.55
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+8% Synergy $0.18
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+8% Synergy $2.80
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+7% Synergy $0.73
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+6% Synergy $30.88
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+6% Synergy $21.72
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+2% Synergy $34.49
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+1% Synergy $17.25
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $4.36
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.64

Enchantments

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

Artificer's Intuition Artificer's Intuition
+24% Synergy $6.41
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+21% Synergy $6.68
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+20% Synergy $1.95
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+18% Synergy $0.69
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+18% Synergy $14.15
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+17% Synergy $0.25
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+11% Synergy $3.69
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+11% Synergy
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+9% Synergy $0.34
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+8% Synergy $0.86
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-14% Synergy $8.98

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+30% Synergy $21.39
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+22% Synergy $1.39
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+13% Synergy $18.02
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+10% Synergy $0.30
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+9% Synergy $0.25
Saheeli, the Gifted Saheeli, the Gifted
+9% Synergy $3.34
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+5% Synergy $5.69

Utility Lands

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

Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+48% Synergy $9.95
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+41% Synergy $11.59
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+40% Synergy $1.38
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+39% Synergy $0.31
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+39% Synergy $1.82
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+24% Synergy $35.87
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+17% Synergy $0.39
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+12% Synergy $11.40
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+11% Synergy $21.10
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+11% Synergy $0.66
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+10% Synergy $1.25
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+10% Synergy $1.67
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+10% Synergy $0.64
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+10% Synergy $0.58
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+6% Synergy $7.34
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+5% Synergy $20.49
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+5% Synergy $1.42
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+4% Synergy $50.05
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.10
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-5% Synergy $0.10
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-28% Synergy $3.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+45% Synergy $4.89
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+30% Synergy $0.84
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+18% Synergy $4.03
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+15% Synergy $0.23
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+15% Synergy $0.19
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+15% Synergy $0.43
Charisma Bobblehead Charisma Bobblehead
+12% Synergy $0.82
Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+12% Synergy $0.95
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+11% Synergy $175.80
Endurance Bobblehead Endurance Bobblehead
+11% Synergy $0.51
Perception Bobblehead Perception Bobblehead
+11% Synergy $0.69
Strength Bobblehead Strength Bobblehead
+11% Synergy $2.46
Luck Bobblehead Luck Bobblehead
+11% Synergy $2.50
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+10% Synergy $3.53
Intelligence Bobblehead Intelligence Bobblehead
+10% Synergy $0.53
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+8% Synergy $0.23
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+8% Synergy $1.25
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+7% Synergy $0.78
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+7% Synergy $3.64
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+6% Synergy $0.32
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+6% Synergy $0.29
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+6% Synergy $0.13
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.16
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+5% Synergy $0.27
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.28
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+3% Synergy $2.52
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $0.77
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
0% Synergy $0.53
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.23
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-1% Synergy $2.02
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.28
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.71
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-20% Synergy $0.35

Lands

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

Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+35% Synergy $0.14
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+34% Synergy $0.39
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+30% Synergy $0.14
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
+19% Synergy $0.22
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+15% Synergy $0.16
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+10% Synergy $1.96
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+7% Synergy $1.67
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+6% Synergy $30.21
Power Depot Power Depot
+6% Synergy $0.40
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $15.18
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $17.13
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $25.76
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.20
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+1% Synergy $9.06
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.17
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
0% Synergy $0.55
Training Center Training Center
-1% Synergy $11.87
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-1% Synergy $27.11
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-2% Synergy $0.28
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-2% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.12
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-2% Synergy
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.09
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.20
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.15
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $4.92
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.17
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-5% Synergy $15.23
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.22
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $8.01
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-8% Synergy $0.31
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-8% Synergy $2.61
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-9% Synergy $3.34
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-9% Synergy $12.77
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-10% Synergy $0.15
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-10% Synergy $5.68
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-11% Synergy $0.26
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-11% Synergy $0.05
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-12% Synergy $4.85
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-14% Synergy $18.19
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-23% Synergy $0.23

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