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Urza, Lord High Artificer
Price tag $11.30

Legendary Creature — Human Artificer

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Oppressive Often makes games feel one-sided.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#79 Current Rank
#70 Last Week
#50 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.

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+3% Synergy $69.70
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+2% Synergy $4.87
Rook Turret Rook Turret
+2% Synergy $0.07
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
0% Synergy $4.46
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-8% Synergy $2.01

High Synergy Cards

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

Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+54% Synergy $10.62
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+53% Synergy $16.57
Fabricate Fabricate
+48% Synergy $7.68
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+48% Synergy $9.12
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+46% Synergy $0.28
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+45% Synergy $13.88
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+45% Synergy $3.24
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+44% Synergy $28.67
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+42% Synergy $1.26
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+41% Synergy $1.83

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
+41% Synergy $15.08
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+39% Synergy $0.42
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+36% Synergy $2.17
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+35% Synergy $0.21
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+25% Synergy $8.48
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+24% Synergy $41.94
Swan Song Swan Song
+23% Synergy $10.80
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+15% Synergy $1.49
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+7% Synergy $3.61
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $2.00

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+30% Synergy $68.29
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+28% Synergy $12.14
The One Ring The One Ring
+27% Synergy $63.76
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+26% Synergy $97.79
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+25% Synergy $48.81
Force of Will Force of Will
+25% Synergy $56.77
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+25% Synergy $1.00
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+24% Synergy $40.66
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+22% Synergy $50.27
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+22% Synergy $111.35

Creatures

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

Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+36% Synergy $1.41
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+33% Synergy $2.69
Spellskite Spellskite
+28% Synergy $6.90
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+28% Synergy $1.66
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+28% Synergy $0.81
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+28% Synergy $0.23
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+21% Synergy $4.89
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+19% Synergy $9.82
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+18% Synergy $18.09
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+18% Synergy $0.17
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+17% Synergy $0.76
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+16% Synergy $0.84
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+16% Synergy $3.28
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+15% Synergy $0.73
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+15% Synergy $11.73
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+14% Synergy $1.64
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+13% Synergy $0.19
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+12% Synergy $0.63
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+12% Synergy $1.52
Tidespout Tyrant Tidespout Tyrant
+12% Synergy $1.36
Karn, Legacy Reforged Karn, Legacy Reforged
+12% Synergy $9.51
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
+11% Synergy $0.27
Memnarch Memnarch
+11% Synergy $5.27
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+10% Synergy $31.53
Memnite Memnite
+10% Synergy $1.79
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+8% Synergy $0.34
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+8% Synergy $1.57
Grand Architect Grand Architect
+8% Synergy $1.29
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+8% Synergy $2.65
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+7% Synergy $0.69
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+7% Synergy $0.60
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+7% Synergy $0.69
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+7% Synergy $1.86
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+7% Synergy $8.05
Arcum Dagsson Arcum Dagsson
+7% Synergy $12.32
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+6% Synergy $0.57
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+6% Synergy $10.81
Riddlesmith Riddlesmith
+6% Synergy $0.18
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+6% Synergy $11.92
Pili-Pala Pili-Pala
+6% Synergy $2.75
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+5% Synergy $6.77
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+5% Synergy $0.23
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+3% Synergy $16.35
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $0.94
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+1% Synergy $9.98
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+1% Synergy $0.32
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+1% Synergy $11.59
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
-1% Synergy $2.43
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-5% Synergy $0.27
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
-7% Synergy $0.75

Instants

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

Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+27% Synergy $1.63
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+25% Synergy $49.17
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+24% Synergy $14.95
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+22% Synergy $7.06
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+19% Synergy $7.98
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+14% Synergy $16.28
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+13% Synergy $8.62
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+10% Synergy $2.34
Dispel Dispel
+9% Synergy $0.34
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+9% Synergy $1.25
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+9% Synergy $0.20
Miscast Miscast
+9% Synergy $1.27
Paradoxical Outcome Paradoxical Outcome
+9% Synergy $0.40
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+8% Synergy $1.44
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+7% Synergy $1.24
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+7% Synergy $3.98
Resculpt Resculpt
+6% Synergy $0.31
Trickbind Trickbind
+6% Synergy $13.31
Machine Over Matter Machine Over Matter
+6% Synergy $0.09
Urza's Command Urza's Command
+6% Synergy $0.16
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $6.71
Delay Delay
+4% Synergy $1.47
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+4% Synergy $1.16
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+4% Synergy $0.22
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+3% Synergy $0.19
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+3% Synergy $0.06
Access Denied Access Denied
+3% Synergy $1.96
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+3% Synergy $0.21
Stifle Stifle
+3% Synergy $8.66
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+2% Synergy $4.90
Misdirection Misdirection
+2% Synergy $5.79
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+2% Synergy $4.49
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.52
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
0% Synergy $3.68
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-1% Synergy $0.34
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
-3% Synergy $1.04
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
-4% Synergy $1.38
Negate Negate
-5% Synergy $0.25
Pongify Pongify
-7% Synergy $1.97
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-7% Synergy $1.38
Snap Snap
-10% Synergy $1.51
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-11% Synergy $1.11
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-12% Synergy $1.85
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-12% Synergy $0.22
Opt Opt
-17% Synergy $0.14
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-20% Synergy $0.40
Aetherize Aetherize
-21% Synergy $0.31
High Tide High Tide
-32% Synergy $1.16

Sorceries

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

Reshape Reshape
+33% Synergy $2.77
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+19% Synergy $9.22
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+17% Synergy $1.68
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+15% Synergy $401.92
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+14% Synergy $2.15
Polymorph Polymorph
+12% Synergy $1.24
Windfall Windfall
+9% Synergy $3.79
Timetwister Timetwister
+9% Synergy
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+8% Synergy $4.61
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+7% Synergy $4.39
March of Progress March of Progress
+6% Synergy $0.91
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+3% Synergy $0.23
Bribery Bribery
+2% Synergy $4.74
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+2% Synergy $15.54
Ponder Ponder
+1% Synergy $1.61
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $35.33
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
-3% Synergy $1.24
Preordain Preordain
-4% Synergy $0.70

Utility Artifacts

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

Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+37% Synergy $0.23
Static Orb Static Orb
+37% Synergy $16.38
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+34% Synergy $3.03
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+32% Synergy $4.86
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+31% Synergy $1.41
Welding Jar Welding Jar
+28% Synergy $0.98
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+27% Synergy $0.48
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+23% Synergy $0.25
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+22% Synergy $2.16
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+22% Synergy $24.92
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+20% Synergy $3.50
Spellbook Spellbook
+18% Synergy $2.20
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+17% Synergy $2.48
Pithing Needle Pithing Needle
+17% Synergy $0.44
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+14% Synergy $46.71
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+14% Synergy $32.72
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+14% Synergy $3.66
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+14% Synergy $3.14
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+13% Synergy $0.99
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+13% Synergy $3.95
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+13% Synergy $0.61
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+12% Synergy $15.44
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+12% Synergy $0.53
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+12% Synergy $14.21
Proteus Staff Proteus Staff
+11% Synergy $3.51
Witching Well Witching Well
+9% Synergy $0.04
Storage Matrix Storage Matrix
+9% Synergy $1.75
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+8% Synergy $0.35
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+8% Synergy $6.84
Darksteel Relic Darksteel Relic
+8% Synergy $0.59
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+7% Synergy $0.70
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.75
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+7% Synergy $0.14
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+6% Synergy $2.92
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+6% Synergy $2.50
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+6% Synergy $4.29
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+6% Synergy $3.73
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $4.23
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+5% Synergy $1.21
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+5% Synergy $0.18
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+4% Synergy $0.81
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+4% Synergy $0.55
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+4% Synergy $1.25
Tamiyo's Logbook Tamiyo's Logbook
+4% Synergy $0.08
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+3% Synergy $11.54
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+2% Synergy $21.31
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+1% Synergy $0.16
Skullclamp Skullclamp
0% Synergy $4.82
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.39
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-11% Synergy $0.22

Enchantments

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

Back to Basics Back to Basics
+20% Synergy $5.45
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+19% Synergy $3.43
Power Artifact Power Artifact
+19% Synergy $173.33
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+18% Synergy $0.33
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+15% Synergy
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+14% Synergy $0.86
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+10% Synergy $0.56
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+9% Synergy $8.80
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+8% Synergy $4.51
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+7% Synergy $1.91
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+5% Synergy $9.26
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+2% Synergy $1.37
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
-2% Synergy $2.20
Propaganda Propaganda
-14% Synergy $2.21

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 $5.72
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
+8% Synergy $3.11
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+7% Synergy $2.41
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+7% Synergy $23.96
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+5% Synergy $0.99
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+4% Synergy $0.36
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-5% Synergy $6.26

Utility Lands

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

Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+40% Synergy $9.35
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+39% Synergy $1.04
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+38% Synergy $40.07
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+32% Synergy $0.81
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+25% Synergy $8.08
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+21% Synergy $0.45
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+17% Synergy $0.57
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+17% Synergy $0.59
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+17% Synergy $0.62
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+14% Synergy $17.69
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+11% Synergy $0.74
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+10% Synergy $2.12
Saprazzan Skerry Saprazzan Skerry
+10% Synergy $2.24
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+10% Synergy $8.58
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+9% Synergy $0.19
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+8% Synergy $1.12
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+8% Synergy $5.93
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+7% Synergy $49.62
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+7% Synergy $0.29
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
+7% Synergy $13.55
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+7% Synergy $345.06
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+5% Synergy $1.24
Urza's Factory Urza's Factory
+4% Synergy $0.22
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+3% Synergy $4.61
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $30.86
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $2.64
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-5% Synergy $0.13
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.34
Rivendell Rivendell
-6% Synergy $0.89
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-11% Synergy $0.28
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-16% Synergy $1.50
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-21% Synergy $2.01

Mana Artifacts

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

Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+43% Synergy $2.76
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+41% Synergy $0.30
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+37% Synergy $22.84
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+32% Synergy $151.75
Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+22% Synergy $13.59
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+20% Synergy $357.97
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+15% Synergy $629.02
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+14% Synergy $30.81
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+13% Synergy $59.88
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+10% Synergy $65.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+8% Synergy $2.00
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+8% Synergy $2.33
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+7% Synergy $2.90
Arcum's Astrolabe Arcum's Astrolabe
+7% Synergy $0.12
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $0.97
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+3% Synergy $1.13
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+2% Synergy $0.28
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $2.40
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
-1% Synergy $7.18
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-4% Synergy $1.20
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.40
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.24
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-12% Synergy $0.35
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-16% Synergy $1.25
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-19% Synergy $0.18

Lands

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

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+16% Synergy $53.11
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+15% Synergy $12.31
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+15% Synergy $14.46
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+15% Synergy $24.16
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+15% Synergy $23.61
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+11% Synergy $2.37
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+11% Synergy $31.75
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+10% Synergy $0.90
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $6.71
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+5% Synergy $1.72
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $0.94
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $33.78
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.21
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $35.33
Island Island
-9% Synergy $0.05
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-18% Synergy $0.16

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