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Urza, Lord High Artificer
Price tag $13.02

Legendary CreatureHuman Artificer

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Oppressive Often makes games feel one-sided.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#108 Current Rank
#122 Last Week
#64 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.

Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
+1% Synergy $50.39
Chrome Dome Chrome Dome
+1% Synergy
Donatello, Gadget Master Donatello, Gadget Master
0% Synergy
Krang, Master Mind Krang, Master Mind
0% Synergy $20.63
Mirrorform Mirrorform
-1% Synergy $5.97

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 $22.25
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+52% Synergy $6.70
Fabricate Fabricate
+47% Synergy $9.10
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+45% Synergy $16.78
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+45% Synergy $0.44
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+44% Synergy $9.64
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+44% Synergy $4.44
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+43% Synergy $33.71
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+42% Synergy $1.64
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+42% Synergy $0.61

Top Cards

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

Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+41% Synergy $0.68
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+40% Synergy $21.45
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+38% Synergy $0.70
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+36% Synergy $5.11
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+35% Synergy $0.29
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+25% Synergy $8.95
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+23% Synergy $52.76
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+12% Synergy $2.39
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $1.59
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+5% Synergy $4.36

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+30% Synergy $85.02
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+28% Synergy $15.02
The One Ring The One Ring
+28% Synergy $98.77
Force of Will Force of Will
+26% Synergy $62.76
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+26% Synergy $118.31
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+25% Synergy $55.34
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+24% Synergy $45.97
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+23% Synergy $40.86
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+23% Synergy $100.35
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+23% Synergy $1.23

Creatures

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

Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+37% Synergy $2.49
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+33% Synergy $3.32
Spellskite Spellskite
+30% Synergy $6.83
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+28% Synergy $0.45
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+28% Synergy $1.62
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+28% Synergy $0.25
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+24% Synergy $2.40
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+19% Synergy $23.97
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+18% Synergy $0.25
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+18% Synergy $10.83
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+17% Synergy $9.48
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+16% Synergy $0.35
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+16% Synergy $0.45
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+16% Synergy $0.90
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+15% Synergy $4.12
Tidespout Tyrant Tidespout Tyrant
+14% Synergy $1.72
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+13% Synergy $0.60
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+13% Synergy $5.49
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+11% Synergy $1.59
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+11% Synergy $0.19
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
+11% Synergy $0.33
Karn, Legacy Reforged Karn, Legacy Reforged
+10% Synergy $10.14
Memnarch Memnarch
+10% Synergy $5.40
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+9% Synergy $0.37
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+9% Synergy $34.08
Memnite Memnite
+9% Synergy $1.70
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+8% Synergy $0.59
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+8% Synergy $8.24
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+8% Synergy $0.26
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+7% Synergy $2.14
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+7% Synergy $3.28
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+7% Synergy $2.42
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+7% Synergy $0.29
Grand Architect Grand Architect
+7% Synergy $0.97
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+6% Synergy $1.46
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+6% Synergy $7.65
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+6% Synergy $9.29
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+5% Synergy $18.80
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+5% Synergy $8.78
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+5% Synergy $0.13
Riddlesmith Riddlesmith
+5% Synergy $0.21
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+4% Synergy $0.33
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+3% Synergy $35.26
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+1% Synergy $22.47
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $1.26
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+1% Synergy $0.45
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+1% Synergy $14.66
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
-3% Synergy $34.64
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-4% Synergy $0.22
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
-9% Synergy $1.03

Instants

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

Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+26% Synergy $1.67
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+24% Synergy $47.03
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+24% Synergy $16.32
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+23% Synergy $8.58
Swan Song Swan Song
+22% Synergy $7.98
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+18% Synergy $8.78
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+16% Synergy $15.19
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+15% Synergy $0.29
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+13% Synergy $10.92
Dispel Dispel
+10% Synergy $0.36
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+9% Synergy $0.20
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+9% Synergy $6.47
Miscast Miscast
+9% Synergy $1.44
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+8% Synergy $2.30
Paradoxical Outcome Paradoxical Outcome
+8% Synergy $0.50
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+7% Synergy $2.92
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+6% Synergy $4.58
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+6% Synergy $0.28
Urza's Command Urza's Command
+6% Synergy $0.24
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $7.46
Resculpt Resculpt
+5% Synergy $0.34
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+5% Synergy $1.34
Trickbind Trickbind
+5% Synergy $11.13
Machine Over Matter Machine Over Matter
+5% Synergy $0.09
Banishing Knack Banishing Knack
+5% Synergy $0.76
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+3% Synergy $0.14
Misdirection Misdirection
+3% Synergy $8.19
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+3% Synergy $0.11
Delay Delay
+3% Synergy $1.58
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+2% Synergy $6.33
Access Denied Access Denied
+2% Synergy $2.35
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+1% Synergy $4.21
Commandeer Commandeer
+1% Synergy $2.05
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
-1% Synergy $3.86
Essence Flux Essence Flux
-2% Synergy $0.78
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.36
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
-3% Synergy $2.47
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-3% Synergy $0.24
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
-4% Synergy $1.25
Negate Negate
-5% Synergy $0.23
Pongify Pongify
-6% Synergy $1.54
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-9% Synergy $1.26
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-10% Synergy $0.88
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-11% Synergy $0.12
Snap Snap
-11% Synergy $2.32
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-12% Synergy $2.06
Opt Opt
-17% Synergy $0.10
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-21% Synergy $0.44
Aetherize Aetherize
-23% Synergy $0.48
High Tide High Tide
-32% Synergy $1.05

Sorceries

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

Reshape Reshape
+33% Synergy $4.06
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+17% Synergy $3.59
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+17% Synergy $6.50
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+16% Synergy $387.93
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+12% Synergy $2.21
Polymorph Polymorph
+11% Synergy $1.22
Windfall Windfall
+7% Synergy $4.46
Timetwister Timetwister
+7% Synergy
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+6% Synergy $3.44
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+6% Synergy $4.93
March of Progress March of Progress
+6% Synergy $3.12
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+3% Synergy $0.28
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $30.19
Bribery Bribery
+1% Synergy $5.43
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.29
Preordain Preordain
-5% Synergy $0.57

Utility Artifacts

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

Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+36% Synergy $0.22
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+36% Synergy $4.85
Static Orb Static Orb
+34% Synergy $15.13
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+33% Synergy $1.75
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+30% Synergy $1.21
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+30% Synergy $6.26
Welding Jar Welding Jar
+28% Synergy $1.36
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+25% Synergy $2.71
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+23% Synergy $0.31
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+21% Synergy $6.02
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+19% Synergy $20.74
Spellbook Spellbook
+17% Synergy $5.12
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+17% Synergy $3.49
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+15% Synergy $1.35
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+15% Synergy $30.91
Pithing Needle Pithing Needle
+15% Synergy $0.47
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+14% Synergy $1.62
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+13% Synergy $2.40
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+13% Synergy $45.53
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+13% Synergy $6.67
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+12% Synergy $34.79
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+12% Synergy $5.91
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+11% Synergy $19.60
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+11% Synergy $0.67
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+11% Synergy $0.59
Proteus Staff Proteus Staff
+10% Synergy $3.51
Storage Matrix Storage Matrix
+8% Synergy $2.01
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+7% Synergy $4.57
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+7% Synergy $17.70
Darksteel Relic Darksteel Relic
+7% Synergy $1.65
Witching Well Witching Well
+7% Synergy $0.08
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+6% Synergy $4.18
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+6% Synergy $0.33
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+6% Synergy $1.24
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+6% Synergy $2.82
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+6% Synergy $1.19
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+6% Synergy $0.25
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+6% Synergy $0.37
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+5% Synergy $6.87
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $4.38
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+4% Synergy $1.17
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+4% Synergy $2.80
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+4% Synergy $3.15
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+3% Synergy $0.19
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+3% Synergy $0.78
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+2% Synergy $0.17
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+1% Synergy $25.60
Skullclamp Skullclamp
0% Synergy $4.49
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.52
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-11% Synergy $0.23

Enchantments

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

Power Artifact Power Artifact
+19% Synergy $158.77
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+17% Synergy $6.06
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+17% Synergy $0.34
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+16% Synergy $3.80
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+15% Synergy
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+14% Synergy $1.96
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+10% Synergy $0.70
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+7% Synergy $2.20
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+7% Synergy $6.53
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+6% Synergy $4.63
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+4% Synergy $0.83
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+4% Synergy $14.12
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
-2% Synergy $10.99
Propaganda Propaganda
-15% Synergy $3.38

Planeswalkers

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

Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+19% Synergy $5.96
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+18% Synergy $18.28
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+7% Synergy $31.53
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
+7% Synergy $4.44
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+6% Synergy $3.62
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+4% Synergy $0.32
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+4% Synergy $1.32
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-6% Synergy $6.73

Utility Lands

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

Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+39% Synergy $36.05
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+39% Synergy $11.72
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+32% Synergy $1.80
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+25% Synergy $10.23
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+21% Synergy $0.31
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+21% Synergy $11.21
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+17% Synergy $0.66
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+17% Synergy $0.65
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+17% Synergy $0.57
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+13% Synergy $20.47
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+11% Synergy $1.30
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+11% Synergy $7.22
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+10% Synergy $0.20
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+10% Synergy $4.50
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+10% Synergy $4.91
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+9% Synergy $50.66
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+9% Synergy $1.34
Saprazzan Skerry Saprazzan Skerry
+9% Synergy $2.48
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+8% Synergy $426.70
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
+7% Synergy $16.12
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+5% Synergy $1.70
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+5% Synergy $0.39
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
+4% Synergy $2999.99
Urza's Factory Urza's Factory
+4% Synergy $0.24
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $21.91
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+2% Synergy $6.85
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $5.40
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-5% Synergy $0.11
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.28
Rivendell Rivendell
-6% Synergy $1.44
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-11% Synergy $0.19
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-17% Synergy $5.37
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-20% Synergy $3.76

Mana Artifacts

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

Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+46% Synergy $4.06
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+41% Synergy $0.25
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+36% Synergy $33.73
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+32% Synergy $175.72
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+21% Synergy $399.08
Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+21% Synergy $13.67
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+16% Synergy $832.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+9% Synergy $1.33
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+9% Synergy $66.00
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+8% Synergy $2.53
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+7% Synergy $42.40
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+7% Synergy $39.15
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $0.75
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+6% Synergy $1.24
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+5% Synergy $4.31
Arcum's Astrolabe Arcum's Astrolabe
+4% Synergy $0.19
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $3.47
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.35
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
-2% Synergy $8.95
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-4% Synergy $0.87
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.12
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.23
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-11% Synergy $0.52
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-15% Synergy $1.84
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-18% Synergy $0.22

Lands

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

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+17% Synergy $42.41
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+15% Synergy $14.95
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+14% Synergy $16.91
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+14% Synergy $25.95
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+14% Synergy $27.07
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+11% Synergy $30.72
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+10% Synergy $0.32
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+8% Synergy $0.90
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $7.46
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+5% Synergy $2.40
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $42.32
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.23
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+2% Synergy $30.07
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $30.19
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $1.26
Island Island
-7% Synergy $0.14
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-17% Synergy $0.22

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