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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

#2526 Current Rank
#2508 Last Week
#2221 Past 2 Years

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.

Ultron, Artificial Malevolence Ultron, Artificial Malevolence
+17% Synergy $12.92
Echo, Perceptive Prodigy Echo, Perceptive Prodigy
+16% Synergy $1.74
Tony Stark The Invincible Iron Man Tony Stark
+16% Synergy $20.27
Shuri, Wakandan Inventor Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
+14% Synergy $2.75
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
-11% Synergy $4.58

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 $0.47
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+60% Synergy $0.65
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+59% Synergy $0.40
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+57% Synergy $2.64
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+57% Synergy $2.26
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+56% Synergy $20.64
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+56% Synergy $0.49
Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient
+55% Synergy $0.28
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+52% Synergy $3.32
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+51% Synergy $21.02

Top Cards

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

Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+50% Synergy $0.31
Fabricate Fabricate
+50% Synergy $9.53
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+49% Synergy $5.36
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+48% Synergy $9.98
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+47% Synergy $3.32
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+46% Synergy $0.30
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+44% Synergy $0.59
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+43% Synergy $2.15
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+23% Synergy $0.88
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+15% Synergy $0.34

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $108.02
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $41.55
Gamble Gamble
-11% Synergy $15.84
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-14% Synergy $58.52
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-15% Synergy $66.59
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-24% Synergy $43.04

Creatures

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

Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+42% Synergy $0.40
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+40% Synergy $0.42
Enthusiastic Mechanaut Enthusiastic Mechanaut
+39% Synergy $0.29
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+35% Synergy $0.34
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+33% Synergy $0.53
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+30% Synergy $1.57
Bosh, Iron Golem Bosh, Iron Golem
+30% Synergy $0.30
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+28% Synergy $14.56
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+28% Synergy $0.34
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+28% Synergy $5.85
Cityscape Leveler Cityscape Leveler
+28% Synergy $13.88
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+27% Synergy $0.47
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+26% Synergy $4.03
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+26% Synergy $2.95
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+25% Synergy $0.12
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
+24% Synergy $0.42
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+23% Synergy $0.33
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+23% Synergy $3.41
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+23% Synergy $10.61
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+20% Synergy $0.39
Farid, Enterprising Salvager Farid, Enterprising Salvager
+20% Synergy $0.35
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+16% Synergy $0.81
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+16% Synergy $0.35
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+15% Synergy $14.20
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+14% Synergy $0.58
Duplicant Duplicant
+14% Synergy $0.30
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+13% Synergy $9.77
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+12% Synergy $2.08
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
+12% Synergy $1.30
Treasure Mage Treasure Mage
+12% Synergy $0.28
Memnarch Memnarch
+12% Synergy $6.36
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+11% Synergy $0.30
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+11% Synergy $0.36
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.33
Transit Mage Transit Mage
+8% Synergy $0.36
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+7% Synergy $0.95
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+7% Synergy $0.29
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
+7% Synergy $0.30
Steelswarm Operator Steelswarm Operator
+7% Synergy $0.24
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+6% Synergy $2.08
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+6% Synergy $0.34
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+6% Synergy $11.87
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+6% Synergy $0.29
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+5% Synergy $0.32
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+5% Synergy $0.52
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+5% Synergy $0.31
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+5% Synergy $6.75
Pinnacle Emissary Pinnacle Emissary
+4% Synergy $1.31
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+3% Synergy $0.74
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-8% Synergy $0.36

Instants

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

Masterful Replication Masterful Replication
+27% Synergy $0.33
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+23% Synergy $0.35
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+21% Synergy $0.26
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+20% Synergy $0.17
Confirm Suspicions Confirm Suspicions
+19% Synergy $0.31
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+18% Synergy $1.60
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+17% Synergy $0.24
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+7% Synergy $0.48
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+6% Synergy $4.64
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+5% Synergy $0.29
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+5% Synergy $0.29
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+4% Synergy $55.81
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+1% Synergy $7.96
Resculpt Resculpt
-1% Synergy $0.19
Aetherize Aetherize
-2% Synergy $0.41
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-2% Synergy $2.30
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $16.68
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $6.82
Counterspell Counterspell
-7% Synergy $3.67
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.20
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-8% Synergy $0.50
Abrade Abrade
-9% Synergy $0.31
Swan Song Swan Song
-11% Synergy $8.00
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-12% Synergy $0.25
Pongify Pongify
-14% Synergy $1.72
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-15% Synergy $2.01
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-17% Synergy $2.27
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-33% Synergy $1.39
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-34% Synergy $1.10

Sorceries

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

Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+32% Synergy $4.33
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+23% Synergy $3.70
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+23% Synergy $1.29
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+18% Synergy $1.53
Reshape Reshape
+18% Synergy $4.51
Saheeli's Directive Saheeli's Directive
+15% Synergy $0.95
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+13% Synergy $0.32
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+10% Synergy $391.74
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+9% Synergy $0.33
Echo Storm Echo Storm
+9% Synergy $0.30
Saheeli's Artistry Saheeli's Artistry
+7% Synergy $0.34
Argivian Restoration Argivian Restoration
+6% Synergy $0.12
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+5% Synergy $0.53
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+4% Synergy $0.30
Ponder Ponder
-28% Synergy $1.75

Utility Artifacts

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

Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+41% Synergy $4.76
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+39% Synergy $0.36
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+38% Synergy $0.37
Salvaging Station Salvaging Station
+36% Synergy $1.99
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+35% Synergy $0.26
Welding Jar Welding Jar
+35% Synergy $1.45
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+33% Synergy $1.77
Pyrite Spellbomb Pyrite Spellbomb
+33% Synergy $0.14
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+31% Synergy $2.35
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+31% Synergy $1.57
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+28% Synergy $6.03
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+28% Synergy $7.14
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+27% Synergy $2.40
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+26% Synergy $30.62
Witching Well Witching Well
+26% Synergy $0.18
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+25% Synergy $5.38
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+24% Synergy $5.07
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+21% Synergy $4.05
Prototype Portal Prototype Portal
+21% Synergy $0.74
Territory Forge Territory Forge
+20% Synergy $0.39
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+17% Synergy $2.81
Trading Post Trading Post
+16% Synergy $0.33
Brainstone Brainstone
+16% Synergy $0.35
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+14% Synergy $0.39
Mindslaver Mindslaver
+14% Synergy $5.49
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+13% Synergy $9.08
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+13% Synergy $0.70
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+12% Synergy $5.10
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+12% Synergy $0.60
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+11% Synergy $41.65
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+10% Synergy $1.67
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+10% Synergy $1.14
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+10% Synergy $1.09
Magistrate's Scepter Magistrate's Scepter
+10% Synergy $4.35
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+9% Synergy $1.21
Lux Cannon Lux Cannon
+9% Synergy $0.30
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+8% Synergy $2.03
Esoteric Duplicator Esoteric Duplicator
+8% Synergy $1.01
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+8% Synergy $1.11
Dino DNA Dino DNA
+8% Synergy $16.02
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+8% Synergy $2.17
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+8% Synergy $1.42
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+7% Synergy $0.75
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+6% Synergy $17.30
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+6% Synergy $0.59
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+5% Synergy $29.12
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+2% Synergy $47.41
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
0% Synergy $13.86
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Artificer's Intuition Artificer's Intuition
+28% Synergy $5.05
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+20% Synergy $6.01
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+20% Synergy $0.37
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+19% Synergy $0.82
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+18% Synergy $3.84
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+14% Synergy $14.43
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+14% Synergy
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+9% Synergy $4.90
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+8% Synergy $1.43
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+8% Synergy $1.98
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+4% Synergy $2.02
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-14% Synergy $12.00

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+31% Synergy $23.01
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+20% Synergy $1.22
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+14% Synergy $18.74
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+11% Synergy $0.40
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+8% Synergy $0.33
Saheeli, the Gifted Saheeli, the Gifted
+8% Synergy $2.99
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+5% Synergy $5.08

Utility Lands

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

Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+49% Synergy $9.71
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+43% Synergy $13.15
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+41% Synergy $0.65
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+38% Synergy $0.38
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+37% Synergy $3.86
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+26% Synergy $40.73
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+19% Synergy $0.34
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+12% Synergy $1.84
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+12% Synergy $21.70
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+11% Synergy $1.74
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+10% Synergy $10.38
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+10% Synergy $1.38
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+10% Synergy $1.84
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+10% Synergy $0.64
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+8% Synergy $30.88
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+7% Synergy $11.03
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+5% Synergy $2.03
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+3% Synergy $62.97
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-3% Synergy $0.21
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.33
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-28% Synergy $2.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+48% Synergy $3.42
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+32% Synergy $1.08
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+18% Synergy $0.40
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+17% Synergy $3.66
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.21
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+12% Synergy $0.23
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+11% Synergy $240.66
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+10% Synergy $0.34
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+10% Synergy $4.53
Charisma Bobblehead Charisma Bobblehead
+8% Synergy $2.38
Endurance Bobblehead Endurance Bobblehead
+8% Synergy $0.82
Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+8% Synergy $1.04
Perception Bobblehead Perception Bobblehead
+8% Synergy $1.19
Strength Bobblehead Strength Bobblehead
+8% Synergy $4.31
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+7% Synergy $0.40
Luck Bobblehead Luck Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $3.77
Intelligence Bobblehead Intelligence Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $0.69
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+6% Synergy $2.98
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.32
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+6% Synergy $3.37
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+6% Synergy $1.20
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+6% Synergy $0.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.33
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.36
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+5% Synergy $0.26
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+5% Synergy $5.44
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $2.20
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+1% Synergy $0.63
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.51
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
0% Synergy $0.38
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.30
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-20% Synergy $1.10

Lands

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

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+38% Synergy $0.36
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+35% Synergy $0.26
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+35% Synergy $0.24
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
+22% Synergy $0.39
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+17% Synergy $0.24
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.33
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+8% Synergy $37.91
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+6% Synergy $0.97
Power Depot Power Depot
+5% Synergy $0.44
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+4% Synergy $0.36
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $16.02
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+3% Synergy $36.97
Training Center Training Center
+2% Synergy $15.71
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $18.92
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.07
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
0% Synergy $0.34
Steam Vents Steam Vents
0% Synergy $12.79
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.82
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $36.04
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $2.00
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-1% Synergy $0.39
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.33
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.11
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-2% Synergy
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.12
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $16.68
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.25
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-6% Synergy $16.29
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $6.82
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-8% Synergy $0.36
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-8% Synergy $4.73
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-8% Synergy $5.89
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-9% Synergy $6.41
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-10% Synergy $0.31
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-10% Synergy $0.32
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-10% Synergy $0.16
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
-13% Synergy $2.48
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-14% Synergy $21.08
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-15% Synergy $1.57
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-22% Synergy $0.38

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