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Urza, Chief Artificer
Price tag $1.32

Legendary CreatureHuman Artificer

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Esper

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#71 Current Rank
#58 Last Week
#59 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Urza, Chief Artificer.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Urza, Chief Artificer decks.

Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+13% Synergy $20.12
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+9% Synergy $2.48
Golbez, Crystal Collector Golbez, Crystal Collector
+6% Synergy $0.48
Noctis, Prince of Lucis Noctis, Prince of Lucis
+5% Synergy $0.45
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+5% Synergy $21.83

High Synergy Cards

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

Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+77% Synergy $0.62
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+77% Synergy $0.58
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+76% Synergy $2.22
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+76% Synergy $0.76
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+71% Synergy $0.86
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+70% Synergy $0.48
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+67% Synergy $0.86
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+66% Synergy $1.78
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+64% Synergy $0.24
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+61% Synergy $2.72

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Urza, Chief Artificer decks.

Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+60% Synergy $0.25
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+56% Synergy $0.35
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+56% Synergy $0.39
Digsite Engineer Digsite Engineer
+56% Synergy $0.66
March of Progress March of Progress
+54% Synergy $0.91
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+53% Synergy $0.82
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+50% Synergy $2.89
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+46% Synergy $0.91
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+43% Synergy $0.26
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+7% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+48% Synergy $11.76
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $45.06
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $67.99
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-1% Synergy $11.59
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $28.27
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-2% Synergy $71.05
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-4% Synergy $34.98
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $48.08
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $94.69
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $42.63

Creatures

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

Silver Myr Silver Myr
+42% Synergy $0.40
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+42% Synergy $0.18
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+40% Synergy $0.18
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+39% Synergy $0.59
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+39% Synergy $1.73
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+39% Synergy $0.27
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
+38% Synergy $0.44
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+34% Synergy $0.50
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+34% Synergy $0.57
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+32% Synergy $3.88
Indomitable Archangel Indomitable Archangel
+32% Synergy $0.46
Vedalken Humiliator Vedalken Humiliator
+28% Synergy $0.23
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+28% Synergy $7.23
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+27% Synergy $4.05
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+27% Synergy $0.23
Sharuum the Hegemon Sharuum the Hegemon
+27% Synergy $0.42
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+27% Synergy $11.27
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+25% Synergy $0.07
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+25% Synergy $0.20
Urza, Lord Protector Urza, Lord Protector
+22% Synergy $7.67
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+22% Synergy $0.22
Research Thief Research Thief
+21% Synergy $1.14
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Armix, Filigree Thrasher
+21% Synergy $0.15
Oltec Matterweaver Oltec Matterweaver
+21% Synergy $1.43
Tawnos, Solemn Survivor Tawnos, Solemn Survivor
+21% Synergy $0.24
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+20% Synergy $0.29
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+19% Synergy $1.36
Karn, Legacy Reforged Karn, Legacy Reforged
+19% Synergy $9.58
Ethersworn Adjudicator Ethersworn Adjudicator
+18% Synergy $0.31
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+18% Synergy $2.78
Spellskite Spellskite
+18% Synergy $7.26
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+18% Synergy $4.79
Darksteel Juggernaut Darksteel Juggernaut
+18% Synergy $0.73
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+17% Synergy $2.34
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+16% Synergy $3.89
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+16% Synergy $1.26
Mendicant Core, Guidelight Mendicant Core, Guidelight
+16% Synergy $0.60
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+16% Synergy $7.43
Etched Champion Etched Champion
+16% Synergy $0.49
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+15% Synergy $42.20
Filigree Attendant Filigree Attendant
+15% Synergy $0.04
Marionette Master Marionette Master
+14% Synergy $1.86
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+14% Synergy $0.15
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+14% Synergy $0.24
Cryptothrall Cryptothrall
+14% Synergy $13.48
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+13% Synergy $0.49
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+13% Synergy $0.24
Cyberman Patrol Cyberman Patrol
+13% Synergy $3.69
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+12% Synergy $34.85
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+12% Synergy $9.51

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Urza, Chief Artificer safe.

Dispatch Dispatch
+39% Synergy $0.45
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+27% Synergy $0.90
Despark Despark
+23% Synergy $0.32
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+18% Synergy $4.00
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+11% Synergy $3.56
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+11% Synergy $0.41
Access Denied Access Denied
+10% Synergy $3.45
Urza's Command Urza's Command
+9% Synergy $0.19
Masterful Replication Masterful Replication
+8% Synergy $0.20
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+6% Synergy $11.91
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+6% Synergy $0.23
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+6% Synergy $0.13
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+5% Synergy $0.33
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+5% Synergy $0.25
Counterspell Counterspell
+3% Synergy $1.65
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $16.24
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $6.35
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $42.96
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.24
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $0.84
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $1.27
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-6% Synergy $2.22
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $18.24
Void Rend Void Rend
-7% Synergy $0.64
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $1.75
Force of Will Force of Will
-7% Synergy $57.48
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-8% Synergy $1.77
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $6.09
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-9% Synergy $50.85
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-10% Synergy $1.46
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-12% Synergy $1.51

Sorceries

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

Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+40% Synergy $0.43
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+34% Synergy $0.15
Vindicate Vindicate
+26% Synergy $0.91
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+26% Synergy $1.66
Their Name Is Death Their Name Is Death
+26% Synergy $6.17
Austere Command Austere Command
+22% Synergy $0.44
Fabricate Fabricate
+20% Synergy $7.90
Voyage Home Voyage Home
+16% Synergy $0.22
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+15% Synergy $0.24
Preordain Preordain
+14% Synergy $0.61
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+8% Synergy $0.86
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+8% Synergy $0.57
Forging the Anchor Forging the Anchor
+5% Synergy $0.10
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+4% Synergy $0.89
Redress Fate Redress Fate
-1% Synergy $0.74
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $4.30
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-8% Synergy $58.30
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-10% Synergy $1.71
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-13% Synergy $5.30
Damn Damn
-14% Synergy $2.03

Utility Artifacts

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

Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+45% Synergy $0.30
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+41% Synergy $10.62
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+39% Synergy $0.39
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+36% Synergy $2.65
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+33% Synergy $0.63
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+32% Synergy $5.02
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+28% Synergy $39.41
Thopter Shop Thopter Shop
+25% Synergy $0.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+23% Synergy $1.30
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+20% Synergy $0.96
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+20% Synergy $4.48
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+19% Synergy $42.07
Relic of Progenitus Relic of Progenitus
+13% Synergy $4.55
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+10% Synergy $1.20
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+9% Synergy $14.59
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+8% Synergy $0.63
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+8% Synergy $0.30
Thopter Foundry Thopter Foundry
+7% Synergy $0.25
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+7% Synergy $26.63
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+7% Synergy $3.67
Time Sieve Time Sieve
+6% Synergy $7.04
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+6% Synergy $5.37
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+6% Synergy $1.19
Sword of the Meek Sword of the Meek
+6% Synergy $0.55
Demonic Junker Demonic Junker
+6% Synergy $0.30
Salvation Engine Salvation Engine
+6% Synergy $1.57
Kayla's Music Box Kayla's Music Box
+6% Synergy $0.13
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+5% Synergy $29.26
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+5% Synergy $0.76
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+5% Synergy $1.37
Tamiyo's Logbook Tamiyo's Logbook
+5% Synergy $0.11
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+4% Synergy $31.55
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+4% Synergy $1.38
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+3% Synergy $2.13
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $12.75
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.45
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.24

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Urza, Chief Artificer's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Tempered Steel Tempered Steel
+35% Synergy $1.88
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+27% Synergy $3.60
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+18% Synergy $0.26
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+17% Synergy $0.65
Biotransference Biotransference
+16% Synergy $6.96
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+11% Synergy $46.21
Phyrexian Scriptures Phyrexian Scriptures
+11% Synergy $1.02
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+9% Synergy $9.18
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+5% Synergy $0.80
The Flesh Is Weak The Flesh Is Weak
+5% Synergy $0.29
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+4% Synergy $7.12
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-11% Synergy $48.94
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-12% Synergy $8.34

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Urza, Chief Artificer to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
+38% Synergy $14.09
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
+16% Synergy $2.72
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+9% Synergy $2.39
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+6% Synergy $15.68
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+5% Synergy $4.94
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+3% Synergy $30.03

Utility Lands

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

Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+23% Synergy $7.74
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+22% Synergy $38.71
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+21% Synergy $9.47
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+19% Synergy $0.57
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+18% Synergy $0.77
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+16% Synergy $0.46
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+13% Synergy $1.33
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
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+7% Synergy $9.25
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
+7% Synergy $13.79
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+4% Synergy $0.49
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-8% Synergy $47.16
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-10% Synergy $19.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+32% Synergy $1.29
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+26% Synergy $1.33
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+21% Synergy $2.58
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+16% Synergy $0.21
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+13% Synergy $0.54
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+13% Synergy $1.81
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+9% Synergy $2.44
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+8% Synergy $0.30
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+7% Synergy $153.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.51
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+1% Synergy $1.28
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $2.17
Mox Amber Mox Amber
0% Synergy $67.47
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.22
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-10% Synergy $0.38
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-10% Synergy $0.16
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-14% Synergy $0.90
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-16% Synergy $0.91
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-17% Synergy $1.12

Lands

The mana base foundation for Urza, Chief Artificer decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+71% Synergy $0.40
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+70% Synergy $0.26
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+69% Synergy $0.32
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+51% Synergy $0.33
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+22% Synergy $0.30
River of Tears River of Tears
+21% Synergy $0.14
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+17% Synergy $0.45
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+15% Synergy $0.34
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+13% Synergy $0.18
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+13% Synergy $0.20
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+13% Synergy $0.21
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+13% Synergy $0.70
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+12% Synergy $0.15
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+11% Synergy $0.18
Power Depot Power Depot
+11% Synergy $0.48
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+10% Synergy $0.26
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+10% Synergy $0.15
Glimmervoid Glimmervoid
+10% Synergy $3.91
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+9% Synergy $0.41
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+9% Synergy $0.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.23
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.05
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.05
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.45
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.22
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.07
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-5% Synergy $0.27
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-5% Synergy $2.62
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.13
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
-6% Synergy $11.47
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-6% Synergy $3.25
Tundra Tundra
-6% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-6% Synergy
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-6% Synergy $4.16
Scrubland Scrubland
-7% Synergy
Underground River Underground River
-8% Synergy $1.37
City of Brass City of Brass
-8% Synergy $17.11
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-10% Synergy $11.67
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-10% Synergy $9.92
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-10% Synergy $0.80
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-11% Synergy $8.98
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-11% Synergy $13.72
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-11% Synergy $15.21
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-11% Synergy $22.75
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-11% Synergy $13.73
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-12% Synergy $7.92
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-12% Synergy $15.63
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-18% Synergy $1.71
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-19% Synergy $0.19
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-20% Synergy $0.48

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