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Urza, Lord High Artificer
Price tag $13.86

Legendary CreatureHuman Artificer

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Artifacts 46% Combo 10% Storm 7% Control 6% Stax 6% Cheerios 4% Tokens 2% Midrange 2% Affinity 1% Blink 1%

How it feels to play against

Oppressive Often makes games feel one-sided.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#86 Current Rank
#74 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
+9% Synergy $0.18
April O'Neil, Human Element April O'Neil, Human Element
+6% Synergy $15.14
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
+1% Synergy $18.90
Fugitive Droid Fugitive Droid
+1% Synergy $0.22
Mirrorform Mirrorform
-1% Synergy $4.02

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 $19.05
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+52% Synergy $5.31
Fabricate Fabricate
+47% Synergy $9.15
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+45% Synergy $15.12
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+45% Synergy $0.43
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+44% Synergy $10.65
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+43% Synergy $4.72
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+43% Synergy $39.82
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+42% Synergy $0.72
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+42% Synergy $1.93

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 $0.77
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+40% Synergy $21.59
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+38% Synergy $0.90
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+36% Synergy $5.35
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+35% Synergy $0.37
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+25% Synergy $10.03
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+23% Synergy $50.25
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+12% Synergy $2.30
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $2.55
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+4% Synergy $5.31

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+30% Synergy $92.95
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+28% Synergy $15.41
The One Ring The One Ring
+28% Synergy $97.46
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+25% Synergy $59.18
Force of Will Force of Will
+25% Synergy $67.77
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+25% Synergy $130.44
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+24% Synergy $55.14
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+23% Synergy $41.80
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+23% Synergy $104.52
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+22% Synergy $1.61

Creatures

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

Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+37% Synergy $2.50
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+33% Synergy $3.38
Spellskite Spellskite
+28% Synergy $7.19
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+28% Synergy $0.42
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+28% Synergy $2.05
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+28% Synergy $0.31
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+24% Synergy $2.16
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+19% Synergy $25.57
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+18% Synergy $0.34
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+18% Synergy $11.18
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+17% Synergy $9.78
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+16% Synergy $0.39
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+16% Synergy $0.42
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+16% Synergy $0.99
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+15% Synergy $5.14
Tidespout Tyrant Tidespout Tyrant
+14% Synergy $2.57
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+13% Synergy $0.63
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+13% Synergy $6.00
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+11% Synergy $1.62
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+11% Synergy $0.28
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
+11% Synergy $0.32
Memnite Memnite
+10% Synergy $2.07
Memnarch Memnarch
+10% Synergy $5.58
Karn, Legacy Reforged Karn, Legacy Reforged
+10% Synergy $11.11
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+9% Synergy $0.35
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+9% Synergy $34.66
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+8% Synergy $0.62
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+8% Synergy $1.89
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+8% Synergy $4.63
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+8% Synergy $3.27
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+8% Synergy $0.34
Battered Golem Battered Golem
+8% Synergy $0.42
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+7% Synergy $2.47
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+7% Synergy $0.32
Grand Architect Grand Architect
+7% Synergy $1.17
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+6% Synergy $2.00
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+6% Synergy $6.19
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+6% Synergy $9.52
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+5% Synergy $20.66
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+5% Synergy $9.81
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+4% Synergy $41.76
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+4% Synergy $0.24
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+3% Synergy $0.39
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+1% Synergy $26.26
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $0.92
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+1% Synergy $0.49
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+1% Synergy $14.67
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
-3% Synergy $33.01
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-4% Synergy $0.21
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
-9% Synergy $1.11

Instants

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

Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+25% Synergy $2.21
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+24% Synergy $42.91
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+24% Synergy $17.40
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+23% Synergy $8.77
Swan Song Swan Song
+22% Synergy $8.28
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+18% Synergy $10.60
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+16% Synergy $0.34
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+16% Synergy $14.67
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+13% Synergy $11.81
Dispel Dispel
+10% Synergy $0.42
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+9% Synergy $5.08
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+8% Synergy $0.29
Miscast Miscast
+8% Synergy $1.45
Paradoxical Outcome Paradoxical Outcome
+8% Synergy $0.55
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+7% Synergy $2.58
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+6% Synergy $2.95
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+6% Synergy $4.88
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+6% Synergy $0.26
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $7.31
Banishing Knack Banishing Knack
+5% Synergy $0.88
Urza's Command Urza's Command
+5% Synergy $0.32
Machine Over Matter Machine Over Matter
+5% Synergy $0.08
Trickbind Trickbind
+5% Synergy $14.35
Resculpt Resculpt
+4% Synergy $0.45
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+4% Synergy $1.53
Misdirection Misdirection
+4% Synergy $8.17
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+3% Synergy $0.21
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+3% Synergy $0.28
Delay Delay
+3% Synergy $1.61
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+2% Synergy $6.12
Access Denied Access Denied
+2% Synergy $2.61
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+1% Synergy $1.38
Commandeer Commandeer
+1% Synergy $1.73
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
-1% Synergy $4.05
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
-2% Synergy $2.08
Essence Flux Essence Flux
-2% Synergy $0.80
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.34
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-3% Synergy $0.28
Negate Negate
-4% Synergy $0.22
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
-4% Synergy $1.55
Pongify Pongify
-5% Synergy $1.95
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-9% Synergy $1.18
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-10% Synergy $0.77
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-11% Synergy $0.28
Snap Snap
-11% Synergy $3.34
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-12% Synergy $2.26
Opt Opt
-17% Synergy $0.23
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-21% Synergy $0.44
Aetherize Aetherize
-23% Synergy $0.50
High Tide High Tide
-32% Synergy $1.25

Sorceries

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

Reshape Reshape
+33% Synergy $3.99
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+18% Synergy $3.53
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+16% Synergy $5.67
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+15% Synergy $386.43
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+11% Synergy $2.62
Polymorph Polymorph
+10% Synergy $1.24
Windfall Windfall
+7% Synergy $5.09
Timetwister Timetwister
+7% Synergy
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+6% Synergy $3.13
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+6% Synergy $5.03
March of Progress March of Progress
+6% Synergy $1.39
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+3% Synergy $0.28
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $31.34
Bribery Bribery
+1% Synergy $5.79
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.59
Preordain Preordain
-5% Synergy $0.55

Utility Artifacts

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

Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+36% Synergy $0.30
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+36% Synergy $4.35
Static Orb Static Orb
+34% Synergy $14.48
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+33% Synergy $2.57
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+31% Synergy $1.11
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+30% Synergy $6.00
Welding Jar Welding Jar
+28% Synergy $1.34
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+25% Synergy $2.96
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+23% Synergy $0.22
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+21% Synergy $6.19
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+19% Synergy $20.65
Spellbook Spellbook
+17% Synergy $4.77
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+17% Synergy $3.01
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+15% Synergy $1.37
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+15% Synergy $28.32
Pithing Needle Pithing Needle
+15% Synergy $0.48
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+14% Synergy $1.21
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+13% Synergy $2.36
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+13% Synergy $47.36
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+12% Synergy $6.85
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+12% Synergy $39.12
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+11% Synergy $21.00
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+11% Synergy $0.72
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+11% Synergy $0.66
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+11% Synergy $11.54
Proteus Staff Proteus Staff
+10% Synergy $3.52
Storage Matrix Storage Matrix
+8% Synergy $2.18
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+7% Synergy $4.02
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+7% Synergy $20.88
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+7% Synergy $4.21
Darksteel Relic Darksteel Relic
+7% Synergy $1.65
Witching Well Witching Well
+7% Synergy $0.14
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+7% Synergy $0.40
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+6% Synergy $0.43
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+6% Synergy $1.02
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+6% Synergy $2.73
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+6% Synergy $1.34
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+6% Synergy $0.30
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+5% Synergy $8.82
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $4.53
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+4% Synergy $0.93
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+3% Synergy $0.85
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+3% Synergy $0.20
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+3% Synergy $3.68
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+2% Synergy $0.34
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+1% Synergy $27.28
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+1% Synergy $1.67
Skullclamp Skullclamp
0% Synergy $4.58
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.82
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-11% Synergy $0.28

Enchantments

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

Power Artifact Power Artifact
+19% Synergy $158.96
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+17% Synergy $5.77
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+17% Synergy $0.52
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+16% Synergy $3.78
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+15% Synergy
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+14% Synergy $1.95
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+11% Synergy $1.81
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+7% Synergy $7.49
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+6% Synergy $2.55
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+6% Synergy $5.66
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+5% Synergy $1.12
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+4% Synergy $14.57
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
-2% Synergy $9.92
Propaganda Propaganda
-15% Synergy $3.23

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+19% Synergy $18.35
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+19% Synergy $5.28
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+7% Synergy $31.79
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
+7% Synergy $3.99
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+6% Synergy $4.08
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+4% Synergy $0.42
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+4% Synergy $1.44
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-6% Synergy $7.67

Utility Lands

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

Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+39% Synergy $38.47
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+39% Synergy $13.29
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+32% Synergy $8.30
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+25% Synergy $8.92
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+21% Synergy $0.34
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+21% Synergy $12.02
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+18% Synergy $0.83
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+17% Synergy $0.88
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+17% Synergy $0.71
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+13% Synergy $22.46
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+11% Synergy $0.88
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+11% Synergy $4.50
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+11% Synergy $7.82
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+10% Synergy $0.31
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+10% Synergy $5.78
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+9% Synergy $53.42
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+9% Synergy $1.56
Saprazzan Skerry Saprazzan Skerry
+9% Synergy $2.41
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+8% Synergy $458.03
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
+7% Synergy $17.18
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+5% Synergy $1.55
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+4% Synergy $0.41
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
+4% Synergy $3000.32
Urza's Factory Urza's Factory
+4% Synergy $0.25
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $21.86
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+2% Synergy $7.61
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $6.86
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-5% Synergy $0.25
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.31
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-11% Synergy $0.28
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-17% Synergy $4.50
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-20% Synergy $3.85

Mana Artifacts

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

Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+46% Synergy $4.34
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+41% Synergy $0.25
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+36% Synergy $34.60
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+32% Synergy $189.62
Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+21% Synergy $12.95
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+20% Synergy $401.93
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+15% Synergy $917.18
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+10% Synergy $0.78
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+10% Synergy $65.41
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+8% Synergy $1.78
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $0.84
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+6% Synergy $76.23
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+6% Synergy $1.18
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+5% Synergy $4.30
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+5% Synergy $48.00
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $3.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.33
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
-2% Synergy $9.49
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-4% Synergy $0.82
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.32
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.29
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-11% Synergy $0.51
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-14% Synergy $2.10
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-18% Synergy $0.23

Lands

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

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+17% Synergy $42.36
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+14% Synergy $15.26
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+14% Synergy $17.90
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+14% Synergy $29.26
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+14% Synergy $28.58
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+11% Synergy $34.45
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+10% Synergy $0.53
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+7% Synergy $1.19
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $7.31
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+5% Synergy $1.84
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $47.33
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.31
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+2% Synergy $33.58
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $31.34
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $0.92
Island Island
-6% Synergy $0.34
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-17% Synergy $0.31

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