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Urza, Lord High Artificer
Price tag $13.17

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

#69 Current Rank
#59 Last Week
#57 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.

Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
+3% Synergy $0.77
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+1% Synergy $29.76
Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
0% Synergy $1.33
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
0% Synergy $0.62
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
0% Synergy $1.14

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 $17.43
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+53% Synergy $10.54
Fabricate Fabricate
+47% Synergy $8.72
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+45% Synergy $9.94
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+45% Synergy $16.26
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+45% Synergy $0.35
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+44% Synergy $4.61
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+43% Synergy $32.47
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+42% Synergy $1.84
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+41% Synergy $1.12

Top Cards

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

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+40% Synergy $21.72
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+38% Synergy $0.40
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+36% Synergy $3.98
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+35% Synergy $0.21
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+25% Synergy $10.52
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+24% Synergy $46.95
Swan Song Swan Song
+23% Synergy $8.33
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+13% Synergy $1.43
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+6% Synergy $4.34
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $1.61

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+30% Synergy $78.39
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+28% Synergy $13.29
The One Ring The One Ring
+28% Synergy $79.26
Force of Will Force of Will
+26% Synergy $64.58
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+26% Synergy $109.39
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+25% Synergy $51.17
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+24% Synergy $43.48
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+24% Synergy $1.93
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+23% Synergy $43.59
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+23% Synergy $94.56

Creatures

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

Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+36% Synergy $2.12
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+33% Synergy $2.72
Spellskite Spellskite
+28% Synergy $8.83
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+28% Synergy $0.64
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+28% Synergy $1.09
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+28% Synergy $0.30
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+23% Synergy $2.79
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+19% Synergy $24.30
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+19% Synergy $10.71
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+18% Synergy $0.17
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+16% Synergy $0.58
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+16% Synergy $1.17
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+16% Synergy $4.97
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+16% Synergy $12.15
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+15% Synergy $0.42
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+14% Synergy $2.95
Tidespout Tyrant Tidespout Tyrant
+13% Synergy $1.58
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+12% Synergy $0.48
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+12% Synergy $1.04
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+11% Synergy $1.62
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
+11% Synergy $0.28
Karn, Legacy Reforged Karn, Legacy Reforged
+11% Synergy $8.84
Memnite Memnite
+10% Synergy $2.55
Memnarch Memnarch
+10% Synergy $5.25
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+9% Synergy $36.54
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+9% Synergy $0.36
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+8% Synergy $0.41
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+8% Synergy $0.51
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+8% Synergy $3.43
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+7% Synergy $2.81
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+7% Synergy $2.63
Grand Architect Grand Architect
+7% Synergy $1.01
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+7% Synergy $3.93
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+7% Synergy $9.59
Arcum Dagsson Arcum Dagsson
+7% Synergy $14.27
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+6% Synergy $0.32
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+6% Synergy $3.05
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+6% Synergy $5.94
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+5% Synergy $7.91
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+5% Synergy $0.19
Riddlesmith Riddlesmith
+5% Synergy $0.21
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+4% Synergy $17.49
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+4% Synergy $0.33
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+1% Synergy $11.81
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $1.60
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+1% Synergy $0.37
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+1% Synergy $12.62
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
-1% Synergy $1.99
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-5% Synergy $0.26
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
-8% Synergy $0.96

Instants

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

Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+26% Synergy $1.86
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+25% Synergy $47.03
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+24% Synergy $15.34
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+22% Synergy $9.87
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+19% Synergy $8.08
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+15% Synergy $14.42
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+13% Synergy $0.27
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+13% Synergy $10.56
Dispel Dispel
+10% Synergy $0.29
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+9% Synergy $0.20
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+9% Synergy $2.79
Miscast Miscast
+9% Synergy $1.19
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+8% Synergy $1.72
Paradoxical Outcome Paradoxical Outcome
+8% Synergy $0.55
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+7% Synergy $1.35
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+6% Synergy $1.26
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+6% Synergy $3.74
Urza's Command Urza's Command
+6% Synergy $0.15
Machine Over Matter Machine Over Matter
+6% Synergy $0.10
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $7.65
Resculpt Resculpt
+5% Synergy $0.24
Trickbind Trickbind
+5% Synergy $8.63
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+5% Synergy $0.30
Banishing Knack Banishing Knack
+4% Synergy $1.21
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+3% Synergy $0.21
Misdirection Misdirection
+3% Synergy $8.08
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+3% Synergy $0.13
Delay Delay
+3% Synergy $1.95
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+3% Synergy $1.21
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+3% Synergy $0.24
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+2% Synergy $3.06
Access Denied Access Denied
+2% Synergy $2.71
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+1% Synergy $3.34
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
0% Synergy $3.73
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-1% Synergy $1.25
Essence Flux Essence Flux
-2% Synergy $0.56
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
-3% Synergy $0.82
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-3% Synergy $0.19
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
-4% Synergy $1.35
Negate Negate
-5% Synergy $0.26
Pongify Pongify
-6% Synergy $1.79
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-8% Synergy $1.15
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-10% Synergy $1.41
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-11% Synergy $0.24
Snap Snap
-11% Synergy $1.92
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-12% Synergy $1.86
Opt Opt
-17% Synergy $0.10
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-20% Synergy $0.57
Aetherize Aetherize
-21% Synergy $0.36
High Tide High Tide
-31% Synergy $1.01

Sorceries

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

Reshape Reshape
+33% Synergy $3.15
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+18% Synergy $7.84
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+17% Synergy $4.35
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+15% Synergy $394.68
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+13% Synergy $1.84
Polymorph Polymorph
+11% Synergy $1.24
Windfall Windfall
+8% Synergy $3.98
Timetwister Timetwister
+8% Synergy
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+7% Synergy $3.38
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+7% Synergy $4.79
March of Progress March of Progress
+6% Synergy $1.20
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+3% Synergy $0.24
Bribery Bribery
+2% Synergy $5.65
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $36.28
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.62
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
-4% Synergy $2.72
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 $4.96
Static Orb Static Orb
+35% Synergy $16.96
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+32% Synergy $1.85
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+31% Synergy $4.43
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+28% Synergy $1.15
Welding Jar Welding Jar
+28% Synergy $1.08
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+24% Synergy $3.15
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+23% Synergy $0.26
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+21% Synergy $3.38
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+20% Synergy $21.38
Spellbook Spellbook
+17% Synergy $2.63
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+17% Synergy $2.61
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+15% Synergy $2.17
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+15% Synergy $28.03
Pithing Needle Pithing Needle
+15% Synergy $0.52
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+14% Synergy $40.83
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+13% Synergy $1.36
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+13% Synergy $2.00
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+13% Synergy $5.00
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+13% Synergy $2.06
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+12% Synergy $0.82
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+12% Synergy $22.48
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+11% Synergy $19.63
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+11% Synergy $0.70
Proteus Staff Proteus Staff
+11% Synergy $3.41
Storage Matrix Storage Matrix
+9% Synergy $1.95
Witching Well Witching Well
+8% Synergy $0.08
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+7% Synergy $7.42
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+7% Synergy $0.31
Darksteel Relic Darksteel Relic
+7% Synergy $0.93
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+7% Synergy $1.50
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+6% Synergy $3.47
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+6% Synergy $3.77
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+6% Synergy $0.40
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+6% Synergy $2.42
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+6% Synergy $0.16
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+6% Synergy $0.98
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $4.07
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+5% Synergy $4.90
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+4% Synergy $1.06
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+4% Synergy $0.53
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+4% Synergy $2.28
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+4% Synergy $1.51
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+3% Synergy $0.16
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+2% Synergy $25.14
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+2% Synergy $0.14
Skullclamp Skullclamp
0% Synergy $3.62
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.05
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-11% Synergy $0.21

Enchantments

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

Back to Basics Back to Basics
+19% Synergy $5.49
Power Artifact Power Artifact
+19% Synergy $166.53
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+17% Synergy $0.32
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+17% Synergy $4.91
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+15% Synergy
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+14% Synergy $0.61
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+10% Synergy $0.55
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+8% Synergy $6.43
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+7% Synergy $4.54
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+7% Synergy $2.25
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+4% Synergy $1.03
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+4% Synergy $16.76
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
-2% Synergy $3.04
Propaganda Propaganda
-14% Synergy $2.29

Planeswalkers

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

Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+20% Synergy $4.29
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+16% Synergy $19.11
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
+8% Synergy $3.48
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+7% Synergy $3.15
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+7% Synergy $32.44
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+4% Synergy $0.29
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+4% Synergy $1.13
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-5% Synergy $6.53

Utility Lands

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

Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+40% Synergy $0.81
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+39% Synergy $11.19
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+38% Synergy $35.82
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+32% Synergy $1.05
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+25% Synergy $10.68
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+21% Synergy $0.30
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+21% Synergy $11.36
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+17% Synergy $0.69
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+17% Synergy $0.65
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+17% Synergy $0.71
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+13% Synergy $18.45
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+11% Synergy $1.13
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+10% Synergy $2.82
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+10% Synergy $6.76
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+9% Synergy $0.18
Saprazzan Skerry Saprazzan Skerry
+9% Synergy $2.36
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+9% Synergy $1.57
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+9% Synergy $5.27
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+8% Synergy $46.25
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+8% Synergy $357.71
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
+7% Synergy $14.68
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+5% Synergy $1.19
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+5% Synergy $0.51
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
+4% Synergy $2386.98
Urza's Factory Urza's Factory
+4% Synergy $0.25
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $18.46
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+2% Synergy $6.15
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $3.05
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-5% Synergy $0.12
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.32
Rivendell Rivendell
-7% Synergy $1.58
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-11% Synergy $0.65
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-16% Synergy $1.69
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-20% Synergy $2.07

Mana Artifacts

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

Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+45% Synergy $4.16
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+41% Synergy $0.25
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+36% Synergy $26.71
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+32% Synergy $181.01
Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+22% Synergy $10.27
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+20% Synergy $383.77
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+15% Synergy $716.12
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+10% Synergy $64.48
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+10% Synergy $32.43
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+9% Synergy $1.45
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+9% Synergy $38.40
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+8% Synergy $2.07
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+7% Synergy $1.27
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $1.01
Arcum's Astrolabe Arcum's Astrolabe
+5% Synergy $0.11
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+4% Synergy $2.20
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $2.53
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
-1% Synergy $8.70
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.48
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-4% Synergy $1.02
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.13
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-12% Synergy $0.43
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-15% Synergy $1.02
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-18% Synergy $0.24

Lands

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

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+16% Synergy $37.55
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+15% Synergy $13.18
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+14% Synergy $14.94
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+14% Synergy $26.10
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+14% Synergy $23.76
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+11% Synergy $30.97
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+10% Synergy $0.55
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+9% Synergy $0.97
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $7.65
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+5% Synergy $1.76
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $35.21
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.27
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+2% Synergy $25.34
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $36.28
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $1.60
Island Island
-7% Synergy $0.06
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-18% Synergy $0.16

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