Urza, Prince of Kroog (Commander) - Core

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Levi Perry
Sep 25, 2025
What if Commander Had Sideboards?
Commander is casual, but what if there were a way to heighten the competitiveness? Levi examines the effect sideboards would have on EDH.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Biorganic Carapace
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Foundry Inspector
73%inclusion196 decks267 decks
59%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
64%inclusion170 decks267 decks
49%synergy
Thought Monitor
53%inclusion141 decks267 decks
45%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
55%inclusion147 decks267 decks
45%synergy
Master of Etherium
50%inclusion133 decks267 decks
43%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
54%inclusion143 decks267 decks
43%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
45%inclusion119 decks267 decks
41%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
46%inclusion122 decks267 decks
41%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
43%inclusion114 decks267 decks
41%synergy
Steel Overseer
45%inclusion119 decks267 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Solemn Simulacrum
58%inclusion156 decks267 decks
33%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
54%inclusion145 decks267 decks
-16%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
50%inclusion134 decks267 decks
39%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
46%inclusion123 decks267 decks
36%synergy
Meteor Golem
43%inclusion116 decks267 decks
39%synergy
Tempered Steel
43%inclusion114 decks267 decks
40%synergy
Sculpting Steel
42%inclusion113 decks267 decks
37%synergy
Organic Extinction
42%inclusion112 decks267 decks
33%synergy
Training Grounds
41%inclusion110 decks267 decks
39%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
40%inclusion108 decks267 decks
29%synergy
Creatures
Bronze Guardian
38%inclusion101 decks267 decks
32%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
37%inclusion99 decks267 decks
35%synergy
Research Thief
36%inclusion96 decks267 decks
31%synergy
Silver Myr
36%inclusion95 decks267 decks
27%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
34%inclusion90 decks267 decks
22%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
33%inclusion87 decks265 decks
32%synergy
Palladium Myr
32%inclusion86 decks267 decks
29%synergy
Gold Myr
32%inclusion86 decks267 decks
24%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
30%inclusion81 decks267 decks
28%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
30%inclusion81 decks267 decks
27%synergy
Shimmer Myr
28%inclusion76 decks267 decks
23%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
28%inclusion75 decks267 decks
20%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
27%inclusion71 decks264 decks
23%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
27%inclusion71 decks267 decks
17%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
26%inclusion69 decks267 decks
24%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
25%inclusion66 decks267 decks
23%synergy
Digsite Engineer
23%inclusion61 decks267 decks
20%synergy
Platoon Dispenser
21%inclusion57 decks267 decks
21%synergy
Scrap Trawler
21%inclusion57 decks267 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
21%inclusion57 decks267 decks
12%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
21%inclusion57 decks267 decks
18%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
20%inclusion50 decks245 decks
16%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
19%inclusion43 decks222 decks
17%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
19%inclusion51 decks267 decks
16%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
18%inclusion49 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Burnished Hart
18%inclusion47 decks267 decks
14%synergy
Master Transmuter
16%inclusion43 decks267 decks
14%synergy
Hulking Metamorph
15%inclusion41 decks267 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion40 decks267 decks
-7%synergy
Whirler Rogue
15%inclusion40 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
15%inclusion39 decks267 decks
13%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
15%inclusion39 decks267 decks
12%synergy
Ornithopter
13%inclusion36 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Myr Retriever
13%inclusion36 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Combat Thresher
12%inclusion33 decks267 decks
12%synergy
Urza, Powerstone Prodigy
12%inclusion33 decks267 decks
12%synergy
Great Desert Prospector
12%inclusion31 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
12%inclusion31 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Thran Spider
11%inclusion30 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Filigree Attendant
10%inclusion28 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Malcator, Purity Overseer
10%inclusion27 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
10%inclusion27 decks267 decks
8%synergy
The Reality Chip
10%inclusion27 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
10%inclusion26 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Su-Chi Cave Guard
10%inclusion26 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
9.4%inclusion25 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
40%inclusion106 decks267 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion97 decks267 decks
-18%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion93 decks267 decks
-18%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion78 decks267 decks
-4%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion66 decks267 decks
-3%synergy
Stern Lesson
22%inclusion58 decks267 decks
21%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
22%inclusion58 decks267 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Command
19%inclusion51 decks267 decks
18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
18%inclusion48 decks267 decks
-19%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion47 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Scour for Scrap
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Disenchant
15%inclusion40 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Masterful Replication
13%inclusion35 decks267 decks
12%synergy
Access Denied
13%inclusion34 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Disruption Protocol
12%inclusion33 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Whir of Invention
12%inclusion31 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
12%inclusion31 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion30 decks267 decks
-14%synergy
Desynchronization
11%inclusion23 decks208 decks
7%synergy
Machine Over Matter
11%inclusion29 decks267 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.4%inclusion25 decks267 decks
-15%synergy
Loran's Escape
9.0%inclusion24 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.1%inclusion19 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
6.4%inclusion17 decks267 decks
-3%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
6.0%inclusion16 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Reality Heist
6.0%inclusion16 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Rebuff
5.6%inclusion15 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
5.2%inclusion14 decks267 decks
-13%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
5.2%inclusion14 decks267 decks
-3%synergy
Cerebral Download
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
34%inclusion91 decks267 decks
25%synergy
March of Progress
32%inclusion86 decks267 decks
30%synergy
Dance of the Manse
24%inclusion63 decks267 decks
16%synergy
One with the Machine
20%inclusion54 decks267 decks
19%synergy
Voyage Home
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
17%inclusion46 decks267 decks
13%synergy
Forging the Anchor
17%inclusion45 decks267 decks
16%synergy
Fabricate
13%inclusion36 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Repair and Recharge
13%inclusion36 decks267 decks
13%synergy
Time Wipe
11%inclusion30 decks267 decks
-3%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion28 decks267 decks
-18%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion27 decks267 decks
-5%synergy
Recommission
10%inclusion27 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Universal Surveillance
9.4%inclusion25 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Season of Weaving
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.9%inclusion21 decks267 decks
1%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
6.4%inclusion17 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Rise and Shine
5.6%inclusion15 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Echo Storm
5.2%inclusion14 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Unwinding Clock
37%inclusion99 decks267 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Forge
33%inclusion88 decks267 decks
27%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
29%inclusion77 decks264 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion77 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Heartstone
28%inclusion76 decks267 decks
28%synergy
Cloud Key
21%inclusion56 decks267 decks
16%synergy
Salvation Engine
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
19%inclusion51 decks267 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion50 decks267 decks
-1%synergy
Thopter Shop
18%inclusion49 decks267 decks
18%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
18%inclusion49 decks267 decks
18%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
17%inclusion37 decks219 decks
15%synergy
Forsaken Monument
17%inclusion45 decks267 decks
16%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
16%inclusion42 decks267 decks
15%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
15%inclusion41 decks267 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion41 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
15%inclusion32 decks218 decks
10%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
15%inclusion39 decks267 decks
12%synergy
Bident of Thassa
13%inclusion34 decks267 decks
3%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
11%inclusion30 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
11%inclusion30 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Mirrorworks
11%inclusion29 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Nettlecyst
10%inclusion28 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
10%inclusion27 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Master's Guide-Mural
10%inclusion26 decks264 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Forge
10%inclusion26 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Semblance Anvil
10%inclusion26 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
10%inclusion26 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Unstable Glyphbridge
8.7%inclusion23 decks265 decks
8%synergy
Manifold Key
8.6%inclusion23 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Moonsilver Key
8.6%inclusion23 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
8.6%inclusion23 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.9%inclusion21 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
7.7%inclusion17 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Clay-Fired Bricks
7.6%inclusion20 decks264 decks
7%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
7.1%inclusion19 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
6.7%inclusion18 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Clock of Omens
6.7%inclusion18 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Mechtitan Core
6.4%inclusion17 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.4%inclusion17 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Symmetry Matrix
6.0%inclusion16 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Trading Post
5.2%inclusion14 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Cryogen Relic
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Efficient Construction
27%inclusion72 decks267 decks
23%synergy
Mechanized Production
26%inclusion69 decks267 decks
21%synergy
Artificer Class
15%inclusion40 decks267 decks
12%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
10%inclusion27 decks267 decks
7%synergy
The Antiquities War
9.4%inclusion25 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Anointed Procession
9.0%inclusion24 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
8.1%inclusion16 decks198 decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Intruder Alarm
7.9%inclusion21 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Static Net
7.9%inclusion21 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Extravagant Replication
7.5%inclusion20 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, Living Legacy
15%inclusion40 decks267 decks
14%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
8.6%inclusion23 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
6.7%inclusion18 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
6.0%inclusion16 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
48%inclusion128 decks267 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Den
45%inclusion120 decks267 decks
31%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion87 decks267 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Tower
26%inclusion69 decks267 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
26%inclusion69 decks267 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Mine
26%inclusion69 decks267 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion61 decks267 decks
-26%synergy
Archway of Innovation
23%inclusion48 decks213 decks
15%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion41 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
15%inclusion41 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Academy Ruins
13%inclusion36 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Mishra's Factory
12%inclusion33 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion24 decks213 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Workshop
11%inclusion30 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
10%inclusion27 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Factory
9.0%inclusion24 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.5%inclusion20 decks267 decks
-7%synergy
Restless Anchorage
7.2%inclusion19 decks265 decks
0%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
7.1%inclusion19 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.4%inclusion17 decks267 decks
-5%synergy
Tocasia's Dig Site
5.6%inclusion15 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
5.2%inclusion14 decks267 decks
-14%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.2%inclusion14 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion211 decks267 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion195 decks267 decks
-11%synergy
Azorius Signet
55%inclusion148 decks267 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion109 decks267 decks
13%synergy
Powerstone Shard
39%inclusion104 decks267 decks
38%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
37%inclusion100 decks267 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Progress
34%inclusion90 decks267 decks
-16%synergy
Thran Dynamo
33%inclusion88 decks267 decks
25%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion63 decks267 decks
-19%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
23%inclusion61 decks267 decks
18%synergy
Hedron Archive
22%inclusion58 decks267 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion55 decks267 decks
-9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
17%inclusion46 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
17%inclusion40 decks236 decks
16%synergy
Worn Powerstone
16%inclusion42 decks267 decks
13%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
16%inclusion37 decks236 decks
15%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
15%inclusion36 decks236 decks
15%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
15%inclusion35 decks236 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion39 decks267 decks
-2%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
14%inclusion34 decks236 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
14%inclusion37 decks267 decks
13%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion35 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Skyclave Relic
13%inclusion35 decks267 decks
12%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
13%inclusion34 decks267 decks
12%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
12%inclusion29 decks236 decks
12%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion30 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
11%inclusion30 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
11%inclusion28 decks264 decks
9%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
10%inclusion27 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
10%inclusion27 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion26 decks267 decks
0%synergy
Marble Diamond
9.4%inclusion25 decks267 decks
1%synergy
White Auracite
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.9%inclusion21 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
7.9%inclusion21 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.1%inclusion19 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
6.4%inclusion17 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.3%inclusion13 decks208 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion265 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion265 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion208 decks267 decks
-8%synergy
Razortide Bridge
61%inclusion162 decks267 decks
46%synergy
Prairie Stream
57%inclusion153 decks267 decks
-9%synergy
Glacial Fortress
43%inclusion114 decks267 decks
-18%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
40%inclusion107 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
36%inclusion96 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Port Town
36%inclusion95 decks267 decks
-12%synergy
Azorius Chancery
30%inclusion80 decks267 decks
-8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
30%inclusion79 decks267 decks
-11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion68 decks267 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion65 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
24%inclusion65 decks267 decks
15%synergy
Sea of Clouds
21%inclusion57 decks267 decks
-19%synergy
Deserted Beach
21%inclusion56 decks267 decks
-18%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
21%inclusion56 decks267 decks
20%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
21%inclusion56 decks267 decks
-25%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
20%inclusion54 decks267 decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
19%inclusion52 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion47 decks267 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion46 decks267 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
16%inclusion44 decks267 decks
13%synergy
Power Depot
16%inclusion43 decks267 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Gate
11%inclusion30 decks267 decks
-11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion30 decks267 decks
-3%synergy
Seachrome Coast
11%inclusion29 decks267 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion28 decks267 decks
-20%synergy
Skybridge Towers
10%inclusion27 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
10%inclusion27 decks267 decks
-11%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.4%inclusion25 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Cave
9.3%inclusion20 decks215 decks
8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
-17%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
8.2%inclusion22 decks267 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
8.2%inclusion22 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
7.8%inclusion19 decks245 decks
-10%synergy
Demolition Field
7.5%inclusion20 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Nimbus Maze
7.5%inclusion20 decks267 decks
-15%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
7.5%inclusion20 decks267 decks
-1%synergy
Fortified Beachhead
7.1%inclusion19 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Tundra
5.2%inclusion14 decks267 decks
-7%synergy