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Urza, Lord High Artificer
Price tag $14.63

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

#91 Current Rank
#87 Last Week
#65 Past 2 Years

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.

Ultron, Artificial Malevolence Ultron, Artificial Malevolence
+1% Synergy $11.67
Shuri, Wakandan Inventor Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
+1% Synergy $2.20
Iron Man, Bleeding Edge Iron Man, Bleeding Edge
+0% Synergy $40.98
Flow State Flow State
-1% Synergy $2.53
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
-1% Synergy $4.53

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 $20.25
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+51% Synergy $0.56
Fabricate Fabricate
+45% Synergy $9.53
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+45% Synergy $14.36
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+44% Synergy $0.59
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+44% Synergy $0.64
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+43% Synergy $5.22
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+42% Synergy $2.33
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+42% Synergy $0.57
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+42% Synergy $47.41

Top Cards

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

Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+39% Synergy $1.48
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+38% Synergy $0.53
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+36% Synergy $5.92
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+35% Synergy $0.32
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+25% Synergy $11.99
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+22% Synergy $55.81
Swan Song Swan Song
+22% Synergy $8.58
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+10% Synergy $2.06
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $3.62
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+3% Synergy $6.51

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+30% Synergy $109.73
The One Ring The One Ring
+28% Synergy $108.31
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+27% Synergy $18.15
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+25% Synergy $168.38
Force of Will Force of Will
+25% Synergy $64.21
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+25% Synergy $66.61
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+23% Synergy $58.37
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+23% Synergy $129.20
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+22% Synergy $41.55
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+21% Synergy $2.09

Creatures

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

The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+32% Synergy $4.15
Spellskite Spellskite
+29% Synergy $8.06
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+28% Synergy $0.31
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+28% Synergy $0.44
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+27% Synergy $2.48
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+25% Synergy $1.96
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+20% Synergy $34.23
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+19% Synergy $11.87
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+17% Synergy $0.39
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+17% Synergy $12.94
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+17% Synergy $0.40
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+16% Synergy $0.40
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+15% Synergy $0.97
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+15% Synergy $6.67
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+13% Synergy $5.85
Tidespout Tyrant Tidespout Tyrant
+13% Synergy $2.25
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+12% Synergy $0.58
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+10% Synergy $0.34
April O'Neil, Human Element April O'Neil, Human Element
+10% Synergy $7.36
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+10% Synergy $2.08
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
+10% Synergy $0.42
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+10% Synergy $0.36
Memnite Memnite
+9% Synergy $4.41
Battered Golem Battered Golem
+9% Synergy $0.49
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+9% Synergy $35.24
Karn, Legacy Reforged Karn, Legacy Reforged
+9% Synergy $15.27
Memnarch Memnarch
+9% Synergy $6.36
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+9% Synergy $4.34
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+8% Synergy $1.77
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+7% Synergy $0.49
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+7% Synergy $4.66
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+7% Synergy $0.32
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+6% Synergy $3.21
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+6% Synergy $0.28
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
+6% Synergy $0.28
Grand Architect Grand Architect
+6% Synergy $1.00
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+6% Synergy $10.61
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+6% Synergy $2.99
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+5% Synergy $5.98
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+5% Synergy $36.11
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+5% Synergy $10.08
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+5% Synergy $22.95
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $0.83
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+1% Synergy $16.92
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+1% Synergy $9.91
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+0% Synergy $0.52
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
-1% Synergy $0.80
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
-1% Synergy $34.55
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.30
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
-9% Synergy $1.49

Instants

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

Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+24% Synergy $2.38
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+24% Synergy $50.52
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+24% Synergy $18.27
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+23% Synergy $8.66
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+18% Synergy $10.15
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+17% Synergy $0.36
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+16% Synergy $15.83
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+13% Synergy $16.03
Dispel Dispel
+10% Synergy $0.29
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+9% Synergy $3.90
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+8% Synergy $0.32
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+8% Synergy $0.26
Miscast Miscast
+8% Synergy $1.33
Banishing Knack Banishing Knack
+7% Synergy $3.19
Paradoxical Outcome Paradoxical Outcome
+7% Synergy $0.42
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+5% Synergy $2.26
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+5% Synergy $1.75
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+5% Synergy $4.58
Urza's Command Urza's Command
+5% Synergy $0.35
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $7.04
Machine Over Matter Machine Over Matter
+5% Synergy $0.09
Misdirection Misdirection
+4% Synergy $10.76
Trickbind Trickbind
+3% Synergy $11.68
Resculpt Resculpt
+3% Synergy $0.19
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+3% Synergy $0.44
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+2% Synergy $0.29
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+2% Synergy $5.39
Delay Delay
+2% Synergy $2.87
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+2% Synergy $0.36
Commandeer Commandeer
+2% Synergy $3.34
Access Denied Access Denied
+2% Synergy $2.80
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+1% Synergy $5.81
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+0% Synergy $2.68
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
0% Synergy $2.68
Essence Flux Essence Flux
-2% Synergy $1.42
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
-2% Synergy $1.79
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-3% Synergy $0.23
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.43
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
-3% Synergy $2.58
Negate Negate
-4% Synergy $0.22
Pongify Pongify
-5% Synergy $1.65
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-9% Synergy $1.42
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-10% Synergy $0.51
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-10% Synergy $0.23
Snap Snap
-10% Synergy $3.47
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-12% Synergy $2.03
Opt Opt
-17% Synergy $0.28
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-21% Synergy $1.11
Aetherize Aetherize
-23% Synergy $0.38
High Tide High Tide
-31% Synergy $1.91

Sorceries

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

Reshape Reshape
+33% Synergy $4.47
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+17% Synergy $3.70
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+15% Synergy $391.74
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+15% Synergy $5.50
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+10% Synergy $3.65
Polymorph Polymorph
+9% Synergy $1.48
Timetwister Timetwister
+6% Synergy
Windfall Windfall
+5% Synergy $5.01
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+5% Synergy $6.78
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+5% Synergy $5.37
March of Progress March of Progress
+5% Synergy $1.45
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+3% Synergy $0.34
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $37.40
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.74
Preordain Preordain
-5% Synergy $0.48

Utility Artifacts

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

Winter Orb Winter Orb
+41% Synergy $15.97
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+36% Synergy $6.01
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+35% Synergy $0.33
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+34% Synergy $2.90
Static Orb Static Orb
+31% Synergy $15.09
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+31% Synergy $1.59
Welding Jar Welding Jar
+28% Synergy $1.51
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+28% Synergy $5.14
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+26% Synergy $4.41
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+23% Synergy $0.35
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+21% Synergy $5.48
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+17% Synergy $27.90
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+17% Synergy $3.45
Spellbook Spellbook
+16% Synergy $3.81
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+15% Synergy $1.14
Sewer-veillance Cam Sewer-veillance Cam
+15% Synergy $0.27
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+15% Synergy $29.12
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+14% Synergy $1.38
Pithing Needle Pithing Needle
+14% Synergy $0.48
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+13% Synergy $3.32
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+12% Synergy $43.21
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+12% Synergy $7.48
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+11% Synergy $34.51
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+11% Synergy $24.79
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+10% Synergy $0.48
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+10% Synergy $0.66
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+9% Synergy $6.39
Proteus Staff Proteus Staff
+8% Synergy $3.42
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+7% Synergy $4.47
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+7% Synergy $0.40
Storage Matrix Storage Matrix
+7% Synergy $2.56
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+7% Synergy $5.52
Darksteel Relic Darksteel Relic
+6% Synergy $1.92
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+6% Synergy $17.52
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+6% Synergy $4.73
Witching Well Witching Well
+6% Synergy $0.18
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+5% Synergy $1.67
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+5% Synergy $0.32
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+5% Synergy $2.79
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+5% Synergy $0.45
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+4% Synergy $10.81
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+4% Synergy $1.12
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $4.39
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+3% Synergy $0.79
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+2% Synergy $0.24
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+2% Synergy $0.29
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+0% Synergy $31.04
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+0% Synergy $1.09
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $1.94
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-10% Synergy $0.26

Enchantments

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

Power Artifact Power Artifact
+18% Synergy $192.98
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+16% Synergy $1.65
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+16% Synergy
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+15% Synergy $6.18
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+14% Synergy $4.73
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+13% Synergy $0.80
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+11% Synergy $4.49
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+6% Synergy $2.09
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+6% Synergy $7.28
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+6% Synergy $2.16
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+6% Synergy $6.04
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+3% Synergy $14.75
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
-1% Synergy $8.54
Propaganda Propaganda
-15% Synergy $3.11

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+39% Synergy $23.11
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+21% Synergy $18.20
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+17% Synergy $5.03
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
+7% Synergy $4.34
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+6% Synergy $42.15
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+6% Synergy $4.76
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+3% Synergy $1.74
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+3% Synergy $0.38
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-6% Synergy $9.29

Utility Lands

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

Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+39% Synergy $41.69
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+39% Synergy $13.29
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+32% Synergy $3.86
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+25% Synergy $9.71
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+21% Synergy $0.34
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+21% Synergy $10.01
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+17% Synergy $1.48
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+17% Synergy $1.89
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+17% Synergy $0.64
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+13% Synergy $30.65
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+11% Synergy $10.66
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+11% Synergy $4.53
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+10% Synergy $8.78
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+10% Synergy $0.61
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+9% Synergy $0.24
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+9% Synergy $1.80
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+9% Synergy $62.97
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+9% Synergy $528.93
Saprazzan Skerry Saprazzan Skerry
+8% Synergy $3.06
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
+6% Synergy $18.42
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
+5% Synergy $3000.97
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+4% Synergy $1.83
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
+4% Synergy $22.14
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+3% Synergy $0.35
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $21.75
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+1% Synergy $10.17
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.31
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $2.18
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.35
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-10% Synergy $0.28
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-17% Synergy $0.83
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-20% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

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

Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+46% Synergy $3.65
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+41% Synergy $0.31
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+36% Synergy $37.77
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+31% Synergy $240.66
Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+21% Synergy $10.58
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+20% Synergy $471.51
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+15% Synergy $1122.75
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+9% Synergy $73.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+9% Synergy $4.30
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+8% Synergy $1.47
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $2.26
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+6% Synergy $3.50
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+5% Synergy $1.25
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+0% Synergy $5.50
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $1.10
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
-2% Synergy $11.96
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.33
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-3% Synergy $1.11
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.20
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-10% Synergy $0.62
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-13% Synergy $2.43
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-17% Synergy $0.30

Lands

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

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+17% Synergy $52.82
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+14% Synergy $15.56
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+14% Synergy $19.61
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+13% Synergy $37.17
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+13% Synergy $37.45
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+10% Synergy $38.05
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+9% Synergy $0.34
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+6% Synergy $0.95
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+5% Synergy $0.89
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $7.04
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+2% Synergy $35.38
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $49.91
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.27
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $37.40
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $0.83
Island Island
-5% Synergy $2.00
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-17% Synergy $0.30

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