Urza, Prince of Kroog (Commander) - Optimized

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Training Grounds
63%inclusion47 decks75 decks
60%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
67%inclusion50 decks75 decks
60%synergy
Unwinding Clock
67%inclusion50 decks75 decks
56%synergy
Foundry Inspector
69%inclusion52 decks75 decks
55%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
67%inclusion50 decks75 decks
52%synergy
Thought Monitor
57%inclusion43 decks75 decks
49%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
60%inclusion45 decks75 decks
49%synergy
Ancient Den
63%inclusion47 decks75 decks
48%synergy
Seat of the Synod
63%inclusion47 decks75 decks
47%synergy
Inventors' Fair
49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion48 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Esper Sentinel
56%inclusion42 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Fabricate
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
39%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
33%synergy
Mana Drain
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
56%inclusion42 decks75 decks
38%synergy
Rhystic Study
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
31%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Bronze Guardian
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
33%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Master of Etherium
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Palladium Myr
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Steel Overseer
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Silver Myr
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Gold Myr
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Trophy Mage
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Meteor Golem
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Research Thief
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
14%synergy
The Reality Chip
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Master Transmuter
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Shimmer Myr
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Voltaic Construct
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Ornithopter
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Walking Ballista
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Metalworker
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Scrap Trawler
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Lodestone Golem
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
-12%synergy
Whir of Invention
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
29%synergy
Dispatch
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
-18%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Command
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Scour for Scrap
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Silence
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Desynchronization
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Argivian Find
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-11%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Denial
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Thoughtcast
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Voyage Home
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Supreme Verdict
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
-9%synergy
March of Progress
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Dance of the Manse
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Reshape
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
One with the Machine
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Forging the Anchor
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Repair and Recharge
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Season of Weaving
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Wrath of God
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Rise and Shine
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Time Wipe
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
Armageddon
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Heartstone
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
38%synergy
Sculpting Steel
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Forge
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Forsaken Monument
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Darksteel Forge
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Cloud Key
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Isochron Scepter
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Moonsilver Key
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Clock of Omens
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Repurposing Bay
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Salvation Engine
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Voltaic Key
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Manifold Key
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Staff of Domination
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Semblance Anvil
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Lithoform Engine
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Skullclamp
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Mirror Box
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Winter Orb
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Doubling Cube
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Meteor Sword
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Nettlecyst
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Myr Matrix
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Thopter Shop
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Mirrorworks
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Anointed Procession
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Tempered Steel
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Efficient Construction
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Intruder Alarm
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-16%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Artificer Class
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-17%synergy
Mirrormade
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Copy Artifact
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Power Artifact
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
39%synergy
Academy Ruins
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
36%synergy
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
-9%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Tower
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Urza's Mine
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Buried Ruin
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Archway of Innovation
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Workshop
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
31%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Factory
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Fomori Vault
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Vault
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
2%synergy
War Room
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-13%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion68 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion58 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
57%inclusion43 decks75 decks
50%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
44%synergy
Azorius Signet
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
38%synergy
Powerstone Shard
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
40%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
-9%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Gilded Lotus
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
White Auracite
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Hedron Archive
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Pristine Talisman
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Thran Turbine
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion74 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion73 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion63 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
60%inclusion45 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Razortide Bridge
57%inclusion43 decks75 decks
43%synergy
Glacial Fortress
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Prairie Stream
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
-14%synergy
Flooded Strand
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Sea of Clouds
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Beach
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Spire of Industry
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Meticulous Archive
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
-10%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Port Town
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
-25%synergy
Urza's Cave
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Tundra
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Seachrome Coast
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Gate
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
-14%synergy
Planar Nexus
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Nimbus Maze
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-13%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-9%synergy
Fortified Beachhead
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Power Depot
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-3%synergy