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Urza, Lord High Artificer
Price tag $13.74

Legendary CreatureHuman Artificer

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Artifacts 46% Combo 10% Storm 6% Control 6% Stax 6% Cheerios 4% Tokens 2% Midrange 2% Affinity 2% Blink 2%

How it feels to play against

Oppressive Often makes games feel one-sided.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#78 Current Rank
#65 Last Week
#66 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Urza, Lord High Artificer.

New Cards

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

Sewer-veillance Cam Sewer-veillance Cam
+12% Synergy $0.26
April O'Neil, Human Element April O'Neil, Human Element
+7% Synergy $13.27
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
+2% Synergy $21.72
Fugitive Droid Fugitive Droid
+1% Synergy $0.27
Mirrorform Mirrorform
-1% Synergy $3.62

High Synergy Cards

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

Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+55% Synergy $19.42
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+52% Synergy $4.94
Fabricate Fabricate
+46% Synergy $8.98
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+45% Synergy $15.17
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+45% Synergy $0.43
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+43% Synergy $5.49
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+43% Synergy $11.18
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+43% Synergy $38.93
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+43% Synergy $0.65
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+42% Synergy $1.83

Top Cards

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

Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+42% Synergy $0.84
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+38% Synergy $0.96
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+36% Synergy $5.71
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+35% Synergy $0.34
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+25% Synergy $10.68
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+23% Synergy $50.50
Swan Song Swan Song
+22% Synergy $8.35
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+12% Synergy $2.54
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $1.98
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+4% Synergy $5.96

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+30% Synergy $97.50
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+28% Synergy $15.93
The One Ring The One Ring
+28% Synergy $106.03
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+25% Synergy $58.23
Force of Will Force of Will
+25% Synergy $68.48
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+25% Synergy $140.43
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+24% Synergy $55.49
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+23% Synergy $41.18
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+23% Synergy $109.97
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+22% Synergy $1.59

Creatures

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

Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+38% Synergy $2.93
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+33% Synergy $3.70
Spellskite Spellskite
+28% Synergy $6.94
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+28% Synergy $0.49
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+28% Synergy $2.45
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+28% Synergy $0.33
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+24% Synergy $2.35
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+19% Synergy $26.85
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+18% Synergy $0.33
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+18% Synergy $11.27
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+17% Synergy $10.79
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+16% Synergy $0.38
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+16% Synergy $0.41
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+16% Synergy $1.01
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+15% Synergy $4.65
Tidespout Tyrant Tidespout Tyrant
+14% Synergy $2.54
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+13% Synergy $0.63
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+13% Synergy $6.19
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+11% Synergy $1.77
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+11% Synergy $0.30
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
+11% Synergy $0.31
Memnite Memnite
+10% Synergy $2.87
Karn, Legacy Reforged Karn, Legacy Reforged
+10% Synergy $11.61
Memnarch Memnarch
+10% Synergy $5.65
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+9% Synergy $0.47
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+9% Synergy $32.51
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+8% Synergy $0.60
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+8% Synergy $2.04
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+8% Synergy $5.12
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+8% Synergy $3.07
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+8% Synergy $0.30
Battered Golem Battered Golem
+8% Synergy $0.42
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+7% Synergy $3.19
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+7% Synergy $0.36
Grand Architect Grand Architect
+7% Synergy $1.20
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+6% Synergy $9.46
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+6% Synergy $2.12
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+6% Synergy $5.49
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+6% Synergy $9.64
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+5% Synergy $22.38
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+4% Synergy $39.55
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+3% Synergy $0.35
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+1% Synergy $27.48
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $0.96
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+1% Synergy $0.51
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+1% Synergy $14.99
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
-2% Synergy $1.02
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
-3% Synergy $33.45
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-4% Synergy $0.26
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
-9% Synergy $1.10

Instants

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

Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+25% Synergy $1.93
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+24% Synergy $44.88
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+24% Synergy $17.68
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+23% Synergy $8.85
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+18% Synergy $11.00
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+16% Synergy $0.36
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+16% Synergy $14.54
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+13% Synergy $12.06
Dispel Dispel
+10% Synergy $0.41
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+9% Synergy $4.33
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+8% Synergy $0.25
Miscast Miscast
+8% Synergy $1.44
Paradoxical Outcome Paradoxical Outcome
+8% Synergy $0.58
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+7% Synergy $2.60
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+7% Synergy $0.25
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+6% Synergy $3.00
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+6% Synergy $4.49
Banishing Knack Banishing Knack
+6% Synergy $0.85
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $7.06
Urza's Command Urza's Command
+5% Synergy $0.30
Machine Over Matter Machine Over Matter
+5% Synergy $0.08
Trickbind Trickbind
+5% Synergy $12.37
Resculpt Resculpt
+4% Synergy $0.43
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+4% Synergy $1.30
Misdirection Misdirection
+4% Synergy $8.94
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+3% Synergy $0.19
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+3% Synergy $0.28
Delay Delay
+3% Synergy $1.59
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+3% Synergy $0.26
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+2% Synergy $6.55
Access Denied Access Denied
+2% Synergy $2.34
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+1% Synergy $1.49
Commandeer Commandeer
+1% Synergy $2.53
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
-1% Synergy $3.87
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
-2% Synergy $1.98
Essence Flux Essence Flux
-2% Synergy $1.69
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.31
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-3% Synergy $0.27
Negate Negate
-4% Synergy $0.06
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
-4% Synergy $1.58
Pongify Pongify
-5% Synergy $1.95
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-9% Synergy $1.21
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-10% Synergy $0.79
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-10% Synergy $0.31
Snap Snap
-11% Synergy $3.28
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-12% Synergy $2.11
Opt Opt
-17% Synergy $0.23
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-21% Synergy $0.46
Aetherize Aetherize
-23% Synergy $0.47
High Tide High Tide
-32% Synergy $0.92

Sorceries

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

Reshape Reshape
+33% Synergy $3.64
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+18% Synergy $3.59
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+16% Synergy $5.55
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+15% Synergy $387.18
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+11% Synergy $2.72
Polymorph Polymorph
+10% Synergy $1.24
Windfall Windfall
+7% Synergy $5.34
Timetwister Timetwister
+7% Synergy
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+6% Synergy $3.91
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+6% Synergy $6.09
March of Progress March of Progress
+6% Synergy $1.34
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+3% Synergy $0.30
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $31.07
Bribery Bribery
+1% Synergy $5.15
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.43
Preordain Preordain
-5% Synergy $0.59

Utility Artifacts

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

Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+36% Synergy $0.26
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+36% Synergy $4.79
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+34% Synergy $2.50
Static Orb Static Orb
+33% Synergy $14.48
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+31% Synergy $1.08
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+30% Synergy $5.47
Welding Jar Welding Jar
+28% Synergy $1.50
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+25% Synergy $2.79
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+23% Synergy $0.25
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+21% Synergy $6.41
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+18% Synergy $20.53
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+17% Synergy $4.23
Spellbook Spellbook
+16% Synergy $4.77
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+15% Synergy $1.32
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+15% Synergy $28.93
Pithing Needle Pithing Needle
+15% Synergy $0.48
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+14% Synergy $1.31
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+13% Synergy $2.70
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+13% Synergy $47.68
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+12% Synergy $7.00
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+12% Synergy $38.22
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+11% Synergy $20.67
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+11% Synergy $0.85
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+11% Synergy $11.64
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+10% Synergy $0.71
Proteus Staff Proteus Staff
+10% Synergy $3.52
Storage Matrix Storage Matrix
+8% Synergy $2.20
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+7% Synergy $4.32
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+7% Synergy $4.25
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+7% Synergy $20.88
Darksteel Relic Darksteel Relic
+7% Synergy $1.63
Witching Well Witching Well
+7% Synergy $0.15
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+7% Synergy $0.37
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+6% Synergy $0.39
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+6% Synergy $1.02
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+6% Synergy $3.64
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+6% Synergy $1.36
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+6% Synergy $0.30
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+5% Synergy $10.71
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $4.61
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+4% Synergy $0.80
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+3% Synergy $0.62
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+3% Synergy $0.25
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+3% Synergy $3.74
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+2% Synergy $0.28
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+1% Synergy $27.56
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+1% Synergy $2.00
Skullclamp Skullclamp
0% Synergy $5.02
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $2.00
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-11% Synergy $0.30

Enchantments

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

Power Artifact Power Artifact
+19% Synergy $159.61
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+17% Synergy $0.49
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+16% Synergy $5.97
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+15% Synergy $3.74
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+15% Synergy
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+14% Synergy $1.65
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+11% Synergy $3.14
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+7% Synergy $7.23
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+6% Synergy $2.76
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+6% Synergy $6.39
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+5% Synergy $1.06
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+4% Synergy $14.48
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
-2% Synergy $10.19
Propaganda Propaganda
-15% Synergy $3.14

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+39% Synergy $21.75
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+19% Synergy $17.67
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+19% Synergy $4.89
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+7% Synergy $36.75
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
+7% Synergy $3.83
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+6% Synergy $4.60
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+4% Synergy $0.36
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+4% Synergy $1.46
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-6% Synergy $7.89

Utility Lands

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

Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+39% Synergy $38.11
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+39% Synergy $13.01
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+32% Synergy $7.66
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+25% Synergy $9.03
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+21% Synergy $0.36
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+21% Synergy $12.35
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+18% Synergy $0.88
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+17% Synergy $0.96
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+17% Synergy $0.75
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+13% Synergy $25.10
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+11% Synergy $5.42
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+11% Synergy $7.67
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+10% Synergy $1.09
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+10% Synergy $0.31
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+10% Synergy $6.57
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+9% Synergy $55.63
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+9% Synergy $1.51
Saprazzan Skerry Saprazzan Skerry
+9% Synergy $2.71
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+8% Synergy $467.71
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
+7% Synergy $17.47
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+5% Synergy $1.68
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
+5% Synergy $3000.32
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+4% Synergy $0.43
Urza's Factory Urza's Factory
+4% Synergy $0.25
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $20.89
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+2% Synergy $8.75
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $8.73
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-5% Synergy $0.28
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $1.63
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-11% Synergy $0.31
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-17% Synergy $4.41
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-20% Synergy $3.84

Mana Artifacts

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

Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+46% Synergy $4.41
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+41% Synergy $0.29
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+36% Synergy $37.89
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+32% Synergy $191.56
Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+21% Synergy $13.56
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+20% Synergy $424.85
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+15% Synergy $938.97
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+10% Synergy $1.18
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+10% Synergy $70.39
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+8% Synergy $1.94
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $1.11
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+6% Synergy $3.77
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+6% Synergy $1.04
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+5% Synergy $75.35
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+5% Synergy $48.61
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $4.63
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.45
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
-2% Synergy $9.66
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-4% Synergy $0.86
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.30
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.28
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-11% Synergy $0.51
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-14% Synergy $2.44
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-18% Synergy $0.20

Lands

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

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+17% Synergy $41.34
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+14% Synergy $16.37
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+14% Synergy $18.94
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+14% Synergy $30.79
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+14% Synergy $31.00
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+11% Synergy $35.53
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+10% Synergy $0.44
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+7% Synergy $1.22
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $7.06
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+5% Synergy $1.72
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $49.97
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $31.07
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.24
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+2% Synergy $34.14
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $0.96
Island Island
-6% Synergy $0.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-17% Synergy $0.30

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