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Urza, Lord High Artificer
Price tag $14.69

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

#92 Current Rank
#89 Last Week
#65 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
+15% Synergy $0.27
April O'Neil, Human Element April O'Neil, Human Element
+10% Synergy $10.84
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
+4% Synergy $16.55
Fugitive Droid Fugitive Droid
+2% Synergy $0.30
Chrome Dome Chrome Dome
+1% Synergy $0.89

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 $21.40
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+52% Synergy $3.92
Fabricate Fabricate
+46% Synergy $9.51
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+45% Synergy $12.48
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+45% Synergy $0.49
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+43% Synergy $5.33
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+43% Synergy $0.58
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+43% Synergy $44.58
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+42% Synergy $2.05
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+42% Synergy $14.84

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 $0.55
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+38% Synergy $0.45
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+36% Synergy $5.90
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+36% Synergy $0.36
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+25% Synergy $11.12
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+23% Synergy $52.08
Swan Song Swan Song
+22% Synergy $7.33
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+11% Synergy $2.11
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $2.46
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+4% Synergy $5.54

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+30% Synergy $108.93
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+28% Synergy $16.95
The One Ring The One Ring
+28% Synergy $98.63
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+26% Synergy $67.17
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+26% Synergy $157.73
Force of Will Force of Will
+25% Synergy $69.18
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+24% Synergy $58.70
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+23% Synergy $41.04
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+23% Synergy $122.46
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+22% Synergy $2.64

Creatures

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

Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+38% Synergy $2.47
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+33% Synergy $3.72
Spellskite Spellskite
+28% Synergy $7.97
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+28% Synergy $0.43
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+28% Synergy $0.33
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+27% Synergy $1.77
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+25% Synergy $1.66
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+20% Synergy $42.72
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+18% Synergy $0.32
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+18% Synergy $12.50
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+18% Synergy $10.64
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+17% Synergy $0.39
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+16% Synergy $0.38
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+16% Synergy $1.08
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+15% Synergy $6.04
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+13% Synergy $0.58
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+13% Synergy $5.67
Tidespout Tyrant Tidespout Tyrant
+13% Synergy $2.42
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+11% Synergy $1.96
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+11% Synergy $0.22
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+10% Synergy $0.44
Memnite Memnite
+10% Synergy $2.89
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
+10% Synergy $0.36
Karn, Legacy Reforged Karn, Legacy Reforged
+10% Synergy $14.75
Memnarch Memnarch
+10% Synergy $6.05
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+9% Synergy $37.14
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+9% Synergy $3.53
Battered Golem Battered Golem
+9% Synergy $0.41
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+8% Synergy $1.73
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+8% Synergy $0.58
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+8% Synergy $3.81
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+7% Synergy $2.54
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+7% Synergy $0.37
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+7% Synergy $0.37
Grand Architect Grand Architect
+7% Synergy $1.29
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+6% Synergy $2.61
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+6% Synergy $5.68
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+6% Synergy $10.03
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+5% Synergy $24.46
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+5% Synergy $9.53
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+5% Synergy $43.62
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+3% Synergy $0.44
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $0.78
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+1% Synergy $10.39
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+1% Synergy $16.42
Silver Myr Silver Myr
0% Synergy $0.52
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
-2% Synergy $32.66
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
-2% Synergy $0.84
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-4% Synergy $0.28
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
-9% Synergy $1.96

Instants

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

Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+25% Synergy $1.82
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+24% Synergy $47.91
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+24% Synergy $18.46
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+23% Synergy $9.26
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+19% Synergy $10.59
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+17% Synergy $0.36
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+16% Synergy $15.30
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+13% Synergy $14.41
Dispel Dispel
+11% Synergy $0.38
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+9% Synergy $4.63
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+8% Synergy $0.35
Miscast Miscast
+8% Synergy $1.42
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+8% Synergy $0.34
Paradoxical Outcome Paradoxical Outcome
+8% Synergy $0.59
Banishing Knack Banishing Knack
+7% Synergy $2.20
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+6% Synergy $2.46
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+6% Synergy $2.01
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $5.88
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+5% Synergy $3.96
Urza's Command Urza's Command
+5% Synergy $0.33
Machine Over Matter Machine Over Matter
+5% Synergy $0.07
Resculpt Resculpt
+4% Synergy $0.34
Misdirection Misdirection
+4% Synergy $10.28
Trickbind Trickbind
+4% Synergy $14.53
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+3% Synergy $4.17
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+3% Synergy $0.35
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+3% Synergy $0.32
Delay Delay
+3% Synergy $2.61
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+3% Synergy $0.27
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+2% Synergy $7.19
Commandeer Commandeer
+2% Synergy $2.60
Access Denied Access Denied
+2% Synergy $2.70
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+1% Synergy $2.08
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
-1% Synergy $2.80
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
-2% Synergy $1.79
Essence Flux Essence Flux
-2% Synergy $1.39
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.31
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-3% Synergy $0.36
Negate Negate
-4% Synergy $0.13
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
-4% Synergy $1.54
Pongify Pongify
-5% Synergy $1.74
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-9% Synergy $1.41
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-10% Synergy $0.48
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-10% Synergy $0.32
Snap Snap
-11% Synergy $3.68
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-12% Synergy $1.42
Opt Opt
-17% Synergy $0.22
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-21% Synergy $0.45
Aetherize Aetherize
-23% Synergy $0.42
High Tide High Tide
-31% Synergy $0.93

Sorceries

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

Reshape Reshape
+33% Synergy $4.24
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+18% Synergy $4.30
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+16% Synergy $5.75
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+16% Synergy $387.41
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+11% Synergy $3.48
Polymorph Polymorph
+10% Synergy $1.33
Timetwister Timetwister
+7% Synergy
Windfall Windfall
+6% Synergy $4.75
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+6% Synergy $3.81
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+6% Synergy $4.98
March of Progress March of Progress
+5% Synergy $1.32
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+3% Synergy $0.29
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $33.64
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.65
Preordain Preordain
-5% Synergy $0.67

Utility Artifacts

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

Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+36% Synergy $5.68
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+35% Synergy $0.34
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+34% Synergy $2.58
Static Orb Static Orb
+32% Synergy $14.07
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+31% Synergy $1.75
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+28% Synergy $5.20
Welding Jar Welding Jar
+28% Synergy $1.59
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+26% Synergy $6.71
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+23% Synergy $0.23
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+21% Synergy $6.95
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+18% Synergy $25.08
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+17% Synergy $3.47
Spellbook Spellbook
+16% Synergy $4.39
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+15% Synergy $0.97
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+15% Synergy $29.23
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+14% Synergy $1.04
Pithing Needle Pithing Needle
+14% Synergy $0.46
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+13% Synergy $3.12
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+13% Synergy $46.07
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+12% Synergy $7.14
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+11% Synergy $24.52
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+11% Synergy $37.76
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+10% Synergy $0.46
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+10% Synergy $0.75
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+10% Synergy $7.20
Proteus Staff Proteus Staff
+9% Synergy $3.46
Storage Matrix Storage Matrix
+8% Synergy $2.33
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+7% Synergy $3.94
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+7% Synergy $5.40
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+7% Synergy $19.40
Darksteel Relic Darksteel Relic
+7% Synergy $1.76
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+7% Synergy $0.32
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+6% Synergy $0.38
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+6% Synergy $3.04
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+6% Synergy $0.64
Witching Well Witching Well
+6% Synergy $0.17
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.96
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+6% Synergy $0.32
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+5% Synergy $11.48
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $3.52
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+4% Synergy $0.85
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+3% Synergy $0.65
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+3% Synergy $0.34
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+3% Synergy $3.23
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+2% Synergy $0.27
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+1% Synergy $29.49
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+1% Synergy $1.24
Skullclamp Skullclamp
0% Synergy $5.80
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.92
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-10% Synergy $0.31

Enchantments

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

Power Artifact Power Artifact
+19% Synergy $178.67
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+17% Synergy $0.67
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+16% Synergy $5.80
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+16% Synergy
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+15% Synergy $4.76
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+14% Synergy $1.10
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+11% Synergy $2.33
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+6% Synergy $2.87
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+6% Synergy $7.37
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+6% Synergy $1.70
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+6% Synergy $6.97
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+3% Synergy $14.91
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
-2% Synergy $9.01
Propaganda Propaganda
-15% Synergy $3.44

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+39% Synergy $22.44
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+20% Synergy $20.03
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+18% Synergy $5.71
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
+7% Synergy $4.26
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+6% Synergy $5.05
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+6% Synergy $36.65
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+4% Synergy $1.58
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+3% Synergy $0.35
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-6% Synergy $9.69

Utility Lands

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

Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+39% Synergy $40.32
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+39% Synergy $13.19
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+32% Synergy $4.64
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+25% Synergy $9.05
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+21% Synergy $0.38
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+21% Synergy $9.73
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+18% Synergy $1.98
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+17% Synergy $1.56
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+17% Synergy $0.84
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+14% Synergy $30.09
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+12% Synergy $10.16
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+11% Synergy $4.82
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+10% Synergy $0.74
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+10% Synergy $0.26
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+10% Synergy $1.68
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+10% Synergy $6.96
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+9% Synergy $60.97
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+9% Synergy $505.56
Saprazzan Skerry Saprazzan Skerry
+8% Synergy $2.50
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
+7% Synergy $17.89
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
+5% Synergy $3000.32
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+4% Synergy $1.87
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+4% Synergy $0.36
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
+4% Synergy $21.90
Urza's Factory Urza's Factory
+4% Synergy $0.28
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $23.01
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+1% Synergy $7.71
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $1.14
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $2.17
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.31
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-11% Synergy $0.29
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-17% Synergy $0.79
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-20% Synergy $2.54

Mana Artifacts

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

Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+46% Synergy $4.82
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+42% Synergy $0.33
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+36% Synergy $37.11
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+32% Synergy $216.37
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+21% Synergy $438.54
Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+21% Synergy $11.29
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+16% Synergy $1066.67
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+10% Synergy $1.25
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+10% Synergy $73.78
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+8% Synergy $1.37
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+7% Synergy $0.61
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+6% Synergy $3.27
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+6% Synergy $0.94
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+4% Synergy $45.26
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+3% Synergy $47.53
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $4.32
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.41
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
-2% Synergy $10.92
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.34
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-4% Synergy $0.47
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-11% Synergy $0.56
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-14% Synergy $2.88
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-17% Synergy $0.25

Lands

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

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+17% Synergy $45.92
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+15% Synergy $14.62
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+14% Synergy $19.09
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+14% Synergy $33.16
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+14% Synergy $35.49
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+11% Synergy $40.14
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+9% Synergy $0.37
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+7% Synergy $1.30
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $5.88
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+5% Synergy $1.24
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $48.62
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+3% Synergy $34.23
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $33.64
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $0.78
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.29
Island Island
-6% Synergy $0.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-17% Synergy $0.30

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