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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

#2386 Current Rank
#2400 Last Week
#2185 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
+3% Synergy $0.20
Does Machines Does Machines
+3% Synergy $0.55
Ravenous Robots Ravenous Robots
+2% Synergy $2.19
Krang, Master Mind Krang, Master Mind
+2% Synergy $1.66
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
-10% Synergy $6.87

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
+64% Synergy $0.43
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+59% Synergy $0.42
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+59% Synergy $0.57
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+59% Synergy $1.96
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+56% Synergy $1.94
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+56% Synergy $21.14
Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient
+56% Synergy $0.24
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+56% Synergy $0.37
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+51% Synergy $3.18
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+51% Synergy $0.32

Top Cards

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

Fabricate Fabricate
+50% Synergy $8.93
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+50% Synergy $18.96
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+49% Synergy $5.10
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+47% Synergy $3.27
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+46% Synergy $9.21
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+44% Synergy $0.32
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+43% Synergy $0.58
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+42% Synergy $1.87
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+23% Synergy $0.64
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+14% Synergy $0.32

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $41.42
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $102.57
Gamble Gamble
-11% Synergy $15.11
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-15% Synergy $67.17
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-15% Synergy $56.23
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-23% Synergy $41.76

Creatures

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

Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+40% Synergy $0.38
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+40% Synergy $0.27
Enthusiastic Mechanaut Enthusiastic Mechanaut
+39% Synergy $0.27
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+36% Synergy $0.37
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+32% Synergy $0.45
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+31% Synergy $2.53
Bosh, Iron Golem Bosh, Iron Golem
+31% Synergy $0.29
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+30% Synergy $0.25
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+28% Synergy $5.69
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+28% Synergy $14.43
Cityscape Leveler Cityscape Leveler
+28% Synergy $12.76
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+27% Synergy $2.59
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+26% Synergy $0.42
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+26% Synergy $0.33
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+25% Synergy $3.43
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+24% Synergy $0.32
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
+24% Synergy $0.37
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+23% Synergy $2.61
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+23% Synergy $10.03
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+21% Synergy $0.32
Farid, Enterprising Salvager Farid, Enterprising Salvager
+19% Synergy $0.28
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+16% Synergy $0.55
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+15% Synergy $0.39
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+15% Synergy $12.58
Duplicant Duplicant
+14% Synergy $0.29
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+14% Synergy $8.74
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
+13% Synergy $1.11
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+13% Synergy $0.58
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+12% Synergy $1.96
Treasure Mage Treasure Mage
+12% Synergy $0.29
Memnarch Memnarch
+12% Synergy $6.05
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+11% Synergy $0.35
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+10% Synergy $0.33
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.14
Transit Mage Transit Mage
+9% Synergy $0.30
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+8% Synergy $0.37
Steelswarm Operator Steelswarm Operator
+8% Synergy $0.09
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
+8% Synergy $0.32
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+7% Synergy $1.06
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+7% Synergy $3.29
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+6% Synergy $10.65
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+6% Synergy $0.34
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+5% Synergy $0.37
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+5% Synergy $0.33
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+5% Synergy $0.35
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+5% Synergy $0.52
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+5% Synergy $6.01
Pinnacle Emissary Pinnacle Emissary
+4% Synergy $2.46
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+3% Synergy $0.84
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-8% Synergy $0.64

Instants

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

Masterful Replication Masterful Replication
+27% Synergy $0.27
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+22% Synergy $0.33
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+21% Synergy $0.25
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+20% Synergy $0.42
Confirm Suspicions Confirm Suspicions
+19% Synergy $0.29
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+17% Synergy $1.77
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+17% Synergy $0.25
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+6% Synergy $3.92
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+6% Synergy $4.07
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+5% Synergy $0.24
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+5% Synergy $0.27
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+4% Synergy $52.04
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+1% Synergy $6.58
Resculpt Resculpt
-1% Synergy $1.13
Aetherize Aetherize
-2% Synergy $0.37
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-2% Synergy $1.82
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $15.33
Counterspell Counterspell
-6% Synergy $2.56
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $5.52
Abrade Abrade
-8% Synergy $0.35
Negate Negate
-9% Synergy $0.11
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-9% Synergy $0.51
Swan Song Swan Song
-11% Synergy $7.32
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-12% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-14% Synergy $1.35
Pongify Pongify
-15% Synergy $1.77
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-17% Synergy $2.06
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-33% Synergy $1.38
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-34% Synergy $0.46

Sorceries

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

Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+30% Synergy $4.86
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+23% Synergy $4.30
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+23% Synergy $1.72
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+17% Synergy $2.39
Reshape Reshape
+17% Synergy $3.97
Saheeli's Directive Saheeli's Directive
+16% Synergy $0.88
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+14% Synergy $0.31
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+11% Synergy $0.30
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+10% Synergy $386.73
Echo Storm Echo Storm
+10% Synergy $0.25
Saheeli's Artistry Saheeli's Artistry
+7% Synergy $0.33
Argivian Restoration Argivian Restoration
+6% Synergy $0.10
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+5% Synergy $0.51
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+4% Synergy $0.41
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-8% Synergy $3.45
Ponder Ponder
-30% Synergy $1.50

Utility Artifacts

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

Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+40% Synergy $4.02
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+38% Synergy $0.35
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+38% Synergy $0.33
Salvaging Station Salvaging Station
+35% Synergy $1.87
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+34% Synergy $0.22
Welding Jar Welding Jar
+34% Synergy $1.61
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+32% Synergy $1.77
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+31% Synergy $1.13
Pyrite Spellbomb Pyrite Spellbomb
+31% Synergy $0.14
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+30% Synergy $2.05
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+28% Synergy $5.74
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+27% Synergy $2.62
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+27% Synergy $7.32
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+26% Synergy $29.49
Witching Well Witching Well
+26% Synergy $0.17
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+24% Synergy $7.22
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+23% Synergy $7.25
Prototype Portal Prototype Portal
+22% Synergy $0.75
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+20% Synergy $3.74
Territory Forge Territory Forge
+19% Synergy $0.31
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+16% Synergy $2.71
Trading Post Trading Post
+16% Synergy $0.37
Brainstone Brainstone
+16% Synergy $0.10
Mindslaver Mindslaver
+15% Synergy $5.57
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+14% Synergy $9.54
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+13% Synergy $0.37
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+13% Synergy $0.73
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+12% Synergy $46.07
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+11% Synergy $1.05
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+11% Synergy $4.91
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+11% Synergy $0.63
Esoteric Duplicator Esoteric Duplicator
+10% Synergy $1.07
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+10% Synergy $0.96
Magistrate's Scepter Magistrate's Scepter
+10% Synergy $4.91
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+9% Synergy $0.63
Lux Cannon Lux Cannon
+9% Synergy $0.24
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+9% Synergy $1.33
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+8% Synergy $2.04
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+8% Synergy $1.33
Dino DNA Dino DNA
+8% Synergy $15.73
Sands of Time Sands of Time
+8% Synergy $3.36
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+7% Synergy $21.60
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+7% Synergy $2.83
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+7% Synergy $0.65
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+7% Synergy $1.28
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+6% Synergy $28.70
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+2% Synergy $44.91
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
0% Synergy $12.27
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $3.43
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $1.92

Enchantments

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

Artificer's Intuition Artificer's Intuition
+28% Synergy $5.20
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+20% Synergy $6.50
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+20% Synergy $0.36
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+19% Synergy $1.10
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+18% Synergy $2.76
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+15% Synergy $14.98
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+13% Synergy
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+9% Synergy $4.70
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+8% Synergy $1.75
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+8% Synergy $0.66
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+4% Synergy $2.74
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-14% Synergy $10.78

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+31% Synergy $22.40
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+20% Synergy $0.95
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+14% Synergy $19.98
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+11% Synergy $0.36
Saheeli, the Gifted Saheeli, the Gifted
+9% Synergy $3.48
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+8% Synergy $0.34
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+6% Synergy $5.71

Utility Lands

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

Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+49% Synergy $9.07
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+42% Synergy $12.97
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+41% Synergy $0.79
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+38% Synergy $0.35
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+36% Synergy $4.69
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+25% Synergy $38.37
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+19% Synergy $0.36
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+12% Synergy $1.70
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+12% Synergy $23.04
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+11% Synergy $1.70
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+11% Synergy $9.90
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+10% Synergy $2.02
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+10% Synergy $1.56
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+10% Synergy $0.84
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+7% Synergy $10.14
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+6% Synergy $28.24
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+5% Synergy $2.00
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+4% Synergy $60.65
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.40
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-4% Synergy $0.22
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-28% Synergy $2.49

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+48% Synergy $3.46
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+32% Synergy $0.50
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+17% Synergy $4.73
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+17% Synergy $0.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.34
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+13% Synergy $0.19
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+11% Synergy $214.76
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+10% Synergy $4.35
Charisma Bobblehead Charisma Bobblehead
+10% Synergy $2.20
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+9% Synergy $0.44
Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+9% Synergy $0.93
Endurance Bobblehead Endurance Bobblehead
+9% Synergy $1.06
Perception Bobblehead Perception Bobblehead
+9% Synergy $1.61
Strength Bobblehead Strength Bobblehead
+9% Synergy $3.87
Luck Bobblehead Luck Bobblehead
+8% Synergy $2.46
Intelligence Bobblehead Intelligence Bobblehead
+8% Synergy $0.87
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+7% Synergy $0.34
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.39
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+6% Synergy $3.92
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+6% Synergy $0.94
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+6% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+5% Synergy $1.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.34
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.31
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+5% Synergy $5.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $0.63
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+4% Synergy $0.34
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+4% Synergy $0.34
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+4% Synergy $1.93
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+1% Synergy $0.55
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.92
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.24
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-1% Synergy $0.52
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-20% Synergy $0.39

Lands

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

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+37% Synergy $0.31
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+35% Synergy $0.25
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+33% Synergy $0.30
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
+21% Synergy $0.38
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+17% Synergy $0.25
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.14
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+7% Synergy $38.90
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+6% Synergy $1.10
Power Depot Power Depot
+5% Synergy $0.37
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+3% Synergy $0.45
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $15.28
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+3% Synergy $31.90
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $18.59
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+1% Synergy $10.89
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+1% Synergy $0.91
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.21
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.18
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
0% Synergy $0.34
Training Center Training Center
0% Synergy $13.96
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $35.66
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-1% Synergy $0.30
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.29
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.28
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-2% Synergy
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.23
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $15.33
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.26
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-5% Synergy $16.12
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-7% Synergy $16.31
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $5.52
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-8% Synergy $0.37
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-8% Synergy $4.84
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-9% Synergy $0.23
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-9% Synergy $4.34
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-10% Synergy $5.73
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-10% Synergy $0.34
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-10% Synergy $0.14
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-13% Synergy $22.09
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-14% Synergy $1.32
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-23% Synergy $0.33

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