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Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice
Price tag $0.28

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

#2140 Current Rank
#1832 Last Week
#2003 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
+24% Synergy $0.16
Moxite Refinery Moxite Refinery
+12% Synergy $0.69
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+7% Synergy $21.83
Steelswarm Operator Steelswarm Operator
+7% Synergy $0.12
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+6% Synergy $0.20

High Synergy Cards

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

Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+56% Synergy $10.62
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+56% Synergy $0.59
Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient
+56% Synergy $0.22
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+54% Synergy $0.91
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+54% Synergy $0.58
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+52% Synergy $0.63
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+51% Synergy $1.64
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+48% Synergy $0.25
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+47% Synergy $3.56
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+47% Synergy $0.62

Top Cards

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

Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+47% Synergy $12.87
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+46% Synergy $0.26
Fabricate Fabricate
+46% Synergy $7.90
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+43% Synergy $1.45
Enthusiastic Mechanaut Enthusiastic Mechanaut
+41% Synergy $0.23
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+39% Synergy $0.96
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+33% Synergy $0.24
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+18% Synergy $1.13
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+12% Synergy $0.34
Counterspell Counterspell
-9% Synergy $1.65

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 $11.76
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $67.99
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $48.08
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-2% Synergy $71.05
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $94.69
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-10% Synergy $48.94
Gamble Gamble
-10% Synergy $7.91
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-12% Synergy $42.63
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-12% Synergy $46.20
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-16% Synergy $11.92

Creatures

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

Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+38% Synergy $6.86
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+37% Synergy $0.24
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+35% Synergy $1.64
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+34% Synergy $0.48
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+34% Synergy $0.18
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+34% Synergy $2.34
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+31% Synergy $0.84
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+30% Synergy $0.12
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+30% Synergy $0.26
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+28% Synergy $1.36
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+28% Synergy $1.09
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
+28% Synergy $0.29
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+25% Synergy $1.49
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+25% Synergy $0.24
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+25% Synergy $0.10
Bosh, Iron Golem Bosh, Iron Golem
+25% Synergy $0.16
Duplicant Duplicant
+24% Synergy $0.20
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+21% Synergy $5.05
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+20% Synergy $7.43
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+18% Synergy $0.40
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+17% Synergy $9.51
Cityscape Leveler Cityscape Leveler
+17% Synergy $7.39
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+16% Synergy $2.78
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+15% Synergy $1.26
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+14% Synergy $0.63
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
+13% Synergy $0.53
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+13% Synergy $0.29
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+11% Synergy $0.91
Treasure Mage Treasure Mage
+11% Synergy $0.19
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+11% Synergy $0.39
Memnarch Memnarch
+11% Synergy $5.27
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+10% Synergy $0.18
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+10% Synergy $0.20
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+9% Synergy $0.81
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+9% Synergy $0.85
Farid, Enterprising Salvager Farid, Enterprising Salvager
+9% Synergy $0.16
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+8% Synergy $0.27
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+8% Synergy $11.08
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
+8% Synergy $0.20
Thopter Assembly Thopter Assembly
+8% Synergy $0.27
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+8% Synergy $0.15
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+7% Synergy $0.23
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+7% Synergy $0.40
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+7% Synergy $3.88
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+7% Synergy $0.34
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+6% Synergy $0.46
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+5% Synergy $1.74
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+5% Synergy $0.22
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+5% Synergy $1.69
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
+23% Synergy $0.33
Masterful Replication Masterful Replication
+18% Synergy $0.20
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+12% Synergy $0.25
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+12% Synergy $15.68
Confirm Suspicions Confirm Suspicions
+12% Synergy $0.10
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+11% Synergy $0.12
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+8% Synergy $1.16
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+7% Synergy $4.00
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+7% Synergy $0.13
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+6% Synergy $0.23
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $42.96
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+1% Synergy $5.49
Aetherize Aetherize
-1% Synergy $0.29
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-1% Synergy $0.17
Resculpt Resculpt
-2% Synergy $0.29
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $7.64
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-5% Synergy $1.59
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-5% Synergy $11.68
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-5% Synergy $49.42
Abrade Abrade
-7% Synergy $0.15
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.24
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-9% Synergy $1.15
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-10% Synergy $1.75
Swan Song Swan Song
-11% Synergy $6.09
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-12% Synergy $0.18
Pongify Pongify
-14% Synergy $2.10
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-15% Synergy $1.46
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-31% Synergy $1.51
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-34% Synergy $0.34

Sorceries

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

Saheeli's Directive Saheeli's Directive
+27% Synergy $0.89
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+23% Synergy $1.66
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+23% Synergy $3.87
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+21% Synergy $0.80
Reshape Reshape
+18% Synergy $2.82
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+16% Synergy $0.16
Echo Storm Echo Storm
+16% Synergy $0.16
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+15% Synergy $0.15
Saheeli's Artistry Saheeli's Artistry
+10% Synergy $0.18
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+7% Synergy $408.49
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+6% Synergy $0.09
Argivian Restoration Argivian Restoration
+6% Synergy $0.06
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+5% Synergy $2.73
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+2% Synergy $0.23
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-8% Synergy $1.75
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-21% Synergy $26.15
Windfall Windfall
-22% Synergy $3.95
Ponder Ponder
-27% Synergy $1.65
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-28% Synergy $0.29
Preordain Preordain
-28% Synergy $0.61

Utility Artifacts

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

Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+37% Synergy $4.02
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+34% Synergy $1.37
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+34% Synergy $3.97
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+33% Synergy $0.55
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+33% Synergy $5.78
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+30% Synergy $0.22
Prototype Portal Prototype Portal
+28% Synergy $0.61
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+27% Synergy $2.42
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+23% Synergy $0.27
Trading Post Trading Post
+21% Synergy $0.38
Salvaging Station Salvaging Station
+21% Synergy $1.60
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+20% Synergy $5.37
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+20% Synergy $0.30
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+20% Synergy $0.53
Welding Jar Welding Jar
+20% Synergy $0.96
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+19% Synergy $22.80
Pyrite Spellbomb Pyrite Spellbomb
+18% Synergy $0.11
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+17% Synergy $0.51
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+16% Synergy $2.65
Witching Well Witching Well
+16% Synergy $0.05
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+15% Synergy $1.34
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+14% Synergy $42.07
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+14% Synergy $4.01
Magistrate's Scepter Magistrate's Scepter
+14% Synergy $5.17
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+13% Synergy $3.56
Brainstone Brainstone
+13% Synergy $0.17
Mindslaver Mindslaver
+13% Synergy $3.14
Territory Forge Territory Forge
+13% Synergy $0.31
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+12% Synergy $0.52
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+12% Synergy $0.98
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+11% Synergy $1.10
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+10% Synergy $0.53
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+10% Synergy $0.67
Esoteric Duplicator Esoteric Duplicator
+10% Synergy $1.37
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+10% Synergy $0.76
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+10% Synergy $0.92
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+10% Synergy $0.11
Lux Cannon Lux Cannon
+10% Synergy $0.34
Sands of Time Sands of Time
+10% Synergy $3.64
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+9% Synergy $1.94
Battlemage's Bracers Battlemage's Bracers
+9% Synergy $3.04
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+9% Synergy $4.05
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+7% Synergy $3.88
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+7% Synergy $0.57
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+7% Synergy $0.92
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+6% Synergy $0.18
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $29.26
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+1% Synergy $14.41
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

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

Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+23% Synergy $0.86
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+22% Synergy $5.73
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+21% Synergy $9.18
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+19% Synergy $0.65
Artificer's Intuition Artificer's Intuition
+17% Synergy $10.06
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+15% Synergy $3.60
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+12% Synergy $0.26
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+11% Synergy $0.18
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+10% Synergy $1.44
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+7% Synergy
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-13% Synergy $8.34

Planeswalkers

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

Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+28% Synergy $0.58
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+28% Synergy $15.68
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+13% Synergy $0.22
Saheeli, the Gifted Saheeli, the Gifted
+13% Synergy $1.63
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+13% Synergy $0.34
Saheeli, Filigree Master Saheeli, Filigree Master
+5% Synergy $0.72
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+5% Synergy $4.94
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+4% Synergy $2.39
Saheeli Rai Saheeli Rai
+3% Synergy $1.05

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+44% Synergy $0.46
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+44% Synergy $0.86
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+43% Synergy $7.74
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+39% Synergy $9.47
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+37% Synergy $0.77
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+18% Synergy $38.71
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+13% Synergy $0.64
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+13% Synergy $0.65
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+13% Synergy $0.61
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+12% Synergy $0.46
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+10% Synergy $1.33
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+7% Synergy $51.06
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+7% Synergy $9.25
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+6% Synergy $1.22
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+6% Synergy $14.84
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+5% Synergy $0.66
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+5% Synergy $0.22
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+4% Synergy $20.12
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $19.28
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.40
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.14
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-4% Synergy $0.13
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-20% Synergy $1.41
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-31% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+35% Synergy $1.29
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+25% Synergy $1.28
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+22% Synergy $0.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+20% Synergy $0.22
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+20% Synergy $2.82
Charisma Bobblehead Charisma Bobblehead
+15% Synergy $0.51
Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+14% Synergy $0.75
Endurance Bobblehead Endurance Bobblehead
+14% Synergy $0.37
Strength Bobblehead Strength Bobblehead
+14% Synergy $1.01
Luck Bobblehead Luck Bobblehead
+14% Synergy $2.37
Perception Bobblehead Perception Bobblehead
+14% Synergy $0.59
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+13% Synergy $2.44
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+11% Synergy $0.27
Intelligence Bobblehead Intelligence Bobblehead
+11% Synergy $0.32
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+10% Synergy $2.07
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.16
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+9% Synergy $0.19
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+9% Synergy $0.56
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+9% Synergy $0.26
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+8% Synergy $153.22
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+8% Synergy $0.24
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+8% Synergy $0.23
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+8% Synergy $1.79
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+7% Synergy $0.31
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+5% Synergy $0.27
Vexing Puzzlebox Vexing Puzzlebox
+4% Synergy $4.67
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+3% Synergy $0.29
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+1% Synergy $55.47
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
0% Synergy $0.29
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
0% Synergy $0.14
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.24
Mox Amber Mox Amber
-3% Synergy $67.47
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-5% Synergy $1.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $1.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.07
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-7% Synergy $24.69
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $1.33
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 $0.33
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+28% Synergy $0.70
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+23% Synergy $0.33
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
+13% Synergy $0.27
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+11% Synergy $0.12
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+8% Synergy $1.78
Power Depot Power Depot
+6% Synergy $0.48
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+5% Synergy $1.74
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $30.44
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+1% Synergy $0.10
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.05
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.06
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $13.72
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $15.21
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.13
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $25.51
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-1% Synergy $14.78
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.11
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-3% Synergy $0.27
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-3% Synergy $24.04
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-3% Synergy
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-3% Synergy $13.68
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.23
Training Center Training Center
-5% Synergy $10.54
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-5% Synergy $0.29
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-5% Synergy $0.51
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $7.64
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-5% Synergy $11.68
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-7% Synergy $0.32
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-7% Synergy $2.38
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.22
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-8% Synergy $0.24
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-8% Synergy $4.73
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-8% Synergy $17.89
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-8% Synergy $0.03
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-8% Synergy $2.84
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.45
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-10% Synergy $0.33
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-11% Synergy $2.60
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-14% Synergy $11.03
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-23% Synergy $0.20

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