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Urza, Chief Artificer
Price tag $1.13

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

#107 Current Rank
#87 Last Week
#66 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.

Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
+4% Synergy $0.95
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
+4% Synergy $1.09
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+1% Synergy $1.58
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-1% Synergy $62.36
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
-1% Synergy $0.43

High Synergy Cards

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

Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+77% Synergy $0.79
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+77% Synergy $1.19
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+76% Synergy $1.88
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+76% Synergy $2.90
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+71% Synergy $1.01
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+70% Synergy $0.41
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+66% Synergy $0.57
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+65% Synergy $1.47
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+64% Synergy $0.20
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+61% Synergy $0.47

Top Cards

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

Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+60% Synergy $0.44
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+56% Synergy $0.51
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+56% Synergy $0.33
Digsite Engineer Digsite Engineer
+55% Synergy $0.74
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+53% Synergy $0.82
March of Progress March of Progress
+53% Synergy $1.16
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+51% Synergy $3.01
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+48% Synergy $13.23
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+43% Synergy $0.26
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.36

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $50.70
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $75.61
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-1% Synergy $14.25
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $32.03
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-2% Synergy $78.39
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-3% Synergy $36.91
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $44.75
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $94.95
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $44.28
Force of Will Force of Will
-7% Synergy $64.39

Creatures

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

Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+46% Synergy $1.11
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+42% Synergy $0.39
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+40% Synergy $1.55
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+40% Synergy $0.20
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+39% Synergy $0.65
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+38% Synergy $1.01
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+38% Synergy $0.25
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
+37% Synergy $0.45
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+34% Synergy $0.70
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+33% Synergy $0.59
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+31% Synergy $4.97
Indomitable Archangel Indomitable Archangel
+31% Synergy $0.40
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+28% Synergy $7.28
Vedalken Humiliator Vedalken Humiliator
+28% Synergy $0.27
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+28% Synergy $3.65
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+27% Synergy $14.19
Sharuum the Hegemon Sharuum the Hegemon
+26% Synergy $0.34
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+26% Synergy $0.17
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+24% Synergy $0.03
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+23% Synergy $0.19
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+22% Synergy $0.37
Urza, Lord Protector Urza, Lord Protector
+22% Synergy $7.49
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+21% Synergy $0.17
Research Thief Research Thief
+21% Synergy $1.11
Oltec Matterweaver Oltec Matterweaver
+21% Synergy $1.44
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+20% Synergy $2.83
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Armix, Filigree Thrasher
+20% Synergy $0.18
Tawnos, Solemn Survivor Tawnos, Solemn Survivor
+20% Synergy $0.16
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+19% Synergy $5.74
Ethersworn Adjudicator Ethersworn Adjudicator
+18% Synergy $0.31
Spellskite Spellskite
+18% Synergy $9.15
Karn, Legacy Reforged Karn, Legacy Reforged
+18% Synergy $8.93
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+17% Synergy $2.79
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+17% Synergy $3.05
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+17% Synergy $5.27
Darksteel Juggernaut Darksteel Juggernaut
+17% Synergy $0.85
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+16% Synergy $42.37
Mendicant Core, Guidelight Mendicant Core, Guidelight
+16% Synergy $1.13
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+16% Synergy $1.61
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+15% Synergy $9.94
Etched Champion Etched Champion
+15% Synergy $0.60
Filigree Attendant Filigree Attendant
+15% Synergy $0.08
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+14% Synergy $0.12
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+14% Synergy $0.29
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+13% Synergy $32.07
Marionette Master Marionette Master
+13% Synergy $1.67
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+13% Synergy $0.17
Cryptothrall Cryptothrall
+13% Synergy $19.81
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+12% Synergy $0.17
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+12% Synergy $10.78

Instants

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

Dispatch Dispatch
+40% Synergy $0.32
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+26% Synergy $0.86
Despark Despark
+22% Synergy $0.47
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+18% Synergy $3.71
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+11% Synergy $4.92
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+10% Synergy $0.50
Access Denied Access Denied
+9% Synergy $2.72
Urza's Command Urza's Command
+9% Synergy $0.15
Masterful Replication Masterful Replication
+8% Synergy $0.21
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+6% Synergy $8.69
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+6% Synergy $0.26
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+6% Synergy $0.31
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+5% Synergy $0.33
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+5% Synergy $0.13
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+5% Synergy $0.11
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $1.59
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $18.17
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $7.99
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $46.95
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.26
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $0.65
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-5% Synergy $1.19
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-6% Synergy $2.01
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $1.82
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $8.52
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-7% Synergy $18.95
Void Rend Void Rend
-8% Synergy $0.37
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-8% Synergy $2.09
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-8% Synergy $54.04
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-10% Synergy $1.46
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-11% Synergy $1.30

Sorceries

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

Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+41% Synergy $0.25
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+32% Synergy $0.23
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+27% Synergy $4.43
Their Name Is Death Their Name Is Death
+25% Synergy $6.80
Vindicate Vindicate
+24% Synergy $0.49
Austere Command Austere Command
+21% Synergy $0.18
Fabricate Fabricate
+20% Synergy $8.72
Voyage Home Voyage Home
+17% Synergy $0.27
Preordain Preordain
+14% Synergy $0.58
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+14% Synergy $0.25
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+8% Synergy $0.68
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+7% Synergy $0.71
Forging the Anchor Forging the Anchor
+5% Synergy $0.07
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+4% Synergy $1.06
Redress Fate Redress Fate
-1% Synergy $0.44
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $3.35
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-8% Synergy $48.88
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-10% Synergy $1.77
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-13% Synergy $5.95
Damn Damn
-14% Synergy $1.20

Utility Artifacts

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

Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+43% Synergy $0.41
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+41% Synergy $17.55
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+38% Synergy $1.09
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+36% Synergy $1.92
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+33% Synergy $1.01
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+31% Synergy $4.02
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+28% Synergy $28.02
Thopter Shop Thopter Shop
+24% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+22% Synergy $1.22
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+20% Synergy $1.33
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+20% Synergy $2.51
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+19% Synergy $40.83
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+18% Synergy $2.23
Relic of Progenitus Relic of Progenitus
+12% Synergy $4.35
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+10% Synergy $1.88
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+9% Synergy $22.41
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+8% Synergy $0.61
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+8% Synergy $0.30
Time Sieve Time Sieve
+7% Synergy $8.43
Thopter Foundry Thopter Foundry
+7% Synergy $0.32
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+7% Synergy $28.06
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+7% Synergy $3.74
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+6% Synergy $32.10
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+6% Synergy $8.29
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+6% Synergy $1.45
Sword of the Meek Sword of the Meek
+6% Synergy $0.52
Demonic Junker Demonic Junker
+6% Synergy $0.32
Salvation Engine Salvation Engine
+6% Synergy $1.79
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+5% Synergy $0.98
Kayla's Music Box Kayla's Music Box
+5% Synergy $0.13
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+5% Synergy $1.99
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+4% Synergy $36.91
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+4% Synergy $1.65
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+3% Synergy $2.42
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $9.90
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.32

Enchantments

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

Tempered Steel Tempered Steel
+33% Synergy $2.18
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+26% Synergy $4.80
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+18% Synergy $0.51
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+18% Synergy $0.34
Biotransference Biotransference
+16% Synergy $6.84
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+11% Synergy $44.22
Phyrexian Scriptures Phyrexian Scriptures
+11% Synergy $0.78
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+9% Synergy $16.76
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+5% Synergy $0.91
The Flesh Is Weak The Flesh Is Weak
+5% Synergy $0.25
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+4% Synergy $5.93
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-10% Synergy $50.96
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-11% Synergy $10.57

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
+39% Synergy $18.54
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
+16% Synergy $3.45
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+11% Synergy $19.27
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+9% Synergy $3.13
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+6% Synergy $21.72
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+5% Synergy $4.46
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+3% Synergy $30.44

Utility Lands

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

Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+25% Synergy $11.64
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+24% Synergy $11.15
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+23% Synergy $35.27
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+22% Synergy $11.40
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+18% Synergy $0.94
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+18% Synergy $1.26
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+16% Synergy $0.29
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+13% Synergy $1.46
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+13% Synergy $0.65
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+13% Synergy $0.71
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+13% Synergy $0.69
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+7% Synergy $7.17
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
+7% Synergy $14.68
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+5% Synergy $0.72
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+4% Synergy $6.54
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-8% Synergy $48.67
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-10% Synergy $18.48
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $2.03

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+31% Synergy $2.05
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+24% Synergy $1.05
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+21% Synergy $2.31
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+16% Synergy $0.17
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+13% Synergy $0.49
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+13% Synergy $2.15
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+9% Synergy $2.60
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+8% Synergy $0.24
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+7% Synergy $181.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.48
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+1% Synergy $1.09
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $2.19
Mox Amber Mox Amber
0% Synergy $62.61
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.12
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-6% Synergy $26.65
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-9% Synergy $0.16
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-11% Synergy $0.20
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-15% Synergy $1.01
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-15% Synergy $1.06
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-16% Synergy $0.71

Lands

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

Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+71% Synergy $0.48
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+70% Synergy $0.20
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+69% Synergy $0.32
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+51% Synergy $0.18
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+20% Synergy $0.12
River of Tears River of Tears
+20% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+17% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+14% Synergy $0.24
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+13% Synergy $0.16
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+12% Synergy $0.20
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+12% Synergy $0.54
Power Depot Power Depot
+12% Synergy $0.35
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+11% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+11% Synergy $0.20
Glimmervoid Glimmervoid
+10% Synergy $4.25
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+9% Synergy $0.12
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+9% Synergy $0.17
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+9% Synergy $0.07
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+8% Synergy $0.31
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+8% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.12
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.05
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.21
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.27
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.06
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.13
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-5% Synergy $2.74
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
-6% Synergy $11.27
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-6% Synergy $0.29
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-6% Synergy $4.38
Tundra Tundra
-6% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
-6% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-6% Synergy
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-6% Synergy $4.81
City of Brass City of Brass
-8% Synergy $19.91
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-9% Synergy $11.95
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-10% Synergy $7.26
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-10% Synergy $13.27
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-10% Synergy $13.51
Underground River Underground River
-10% Synergy $0.80
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-11% Synergy $15.26
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-11% Synergy $21.72
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-11% Synergy $0.75
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-11% Synergy $12.65
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-12% Synergy $6.68
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-12% Synergy $18.07
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-20% Synergy $0.25
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-20% Synergy $1.38
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-22% Synergy $0.34

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