Urza, Prince of Kroog (Commander) - Upgraded

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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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Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
3.9%inclusion2 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Multiversal Passage
2.0%inclusion1 decks50 decks
1%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
2.0%inclusion1 decks51 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Training Grounds
59%inclusion79 decks135 decks
56%synergy
Thought Monitor
64%inclusion86 decks135 decks
56%synergy
Foundry Inspector
70%inclusion94 decks135 decks
56%synergy
Ancient Den
68%inclusion92 decks135 decks
54%synergy
Seat of the Synod
69%inclusion93 decks135 decks
54%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
61%inclusion83 decks135 decks
51%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
65%inclusion88 decks135 decks
50%synergy
Unwinding Clock
61%inclusion82 decks135 decks
49%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
52%inclusion70 decks135 decks
47%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
55%inclusion74 decks135 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion74 decks135 decks
-15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
55%inclusion74 decks135 decks
29%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
53%inclusion72 decks135 decks
42%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion65 decks135 decks
-6%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
48%inclusion65 decks135 decks
42%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
45%inclusion61 decks135 decks
34%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
45%inclusion61 decks135 decks
35%synergy
Bronze Guardian
45%inclusion61 decks135 decks
40%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
43%inclusion58 decks135 decks
40%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
43%inclusion58 decks135 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
24%inclusion33 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion23 decks135 decks
-9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion22 decks135 decks
0%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion18 decks135 decks
-10%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
-15%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Vault
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Metamorph
42%inclusion57 decks135 decks
33%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
40%inclusion54 decks135 decks
28%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion52 decks135 decks
16%synergy
Master of Etherium
39%inclusion52 decks135 decks
32%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
38%inclusion51 decks135 decks
30%synergy
Steel Overseer
35%inclusion47 decks135 decks
31%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
33%inclusion45 decks135 decks
30%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
30%inclusion41 decks135 decks
29%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
30%inclusion40 decks135 decks
28%synergy
Shimmer Myr
30%inclusion40 decks135 decks
24%synergy
Meteor Golem
29%inclusion39 decks135 decks
25%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
29%inclusion39 decks135 decks
26%synergy
Research Thief
27%inclusion37 decks135 decks
22%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
27%inclusion37 decks135 decks
23%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
26%inclusion35 decks135 decks
17%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
24%inclusion33 decks135 decks
23%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
24%inclusion31 decks128 decks
21%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
24%inclusion31 decks128 decks
15%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
23%inclusion31 decks135 decks
19%synergy
Silver Myr
22%inclusion30 decks135 decks
13%synergy
Palladium Myr
22%inclusion30 decks135 decks
19%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
22%inclusion30 decks135 decks
21%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
21%inclusion29 decks135 decks
12%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
21%inclusion29 decks135 decks
18%synergy
Trophy Mage
21%inclusion28 decks135 decks
19%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
21%inclusion28 decks135 decks
19%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
21%inclusion28 decks135 decks
19%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
20%inclusion27 decks135 decks
17%synergy
Digsite Engineer
19%inclusion26 decks135 decks
17%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
19%inclusion26 decks135 decks
17%synergy
Gold Myr
19%inclusion26 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Platoon Dispenser
19%inclusion25 decks135 decks
18%synergy
The Reality Chip
19%inclusion25 decks135 decks
12%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
17%inclusion23 decks135 decks
13%synergy
Scrap Trawler
17%inclusion23 decks135 decks
15%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
16%inclusion22 decks135 decks
14%synergy
Master Transmuter
15%inclusion20 decks135 decks
12%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
13%synergy
Ornithopter
13%inclusion17 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Myr Retriever
13%inclusion17 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
13%inclusion17 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Trinket Mage
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
11%inclusion14 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Hulking Metamorph
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Platinum Angel
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
42%inclusion57 decks135 decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion52 decks135 decks
-15%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion41 decks135 decks
-3%synergy
Whir of Invention
30%inclusion40 decks135 decks
24%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion36 decks135 decks
-2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
26%inclusion35 decks135 decks
-11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion30 decks135 decks
-2%synergy
Desynchronization
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion29 decks135 decks
-4%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
16%inclusion22 decks135 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion21 decks135 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion18 decks135 decks
-3%synergy
Stern Lesson
13%inclusion17 decks135 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Command
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
2%synergy
Scour for Scrap
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
-3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Access Denied
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
-11%synergy
Swan Song
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
-9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Aetherize
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
-2%synergy
Masterful Replication
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
-2%synergy
Pongify
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
-2%synergy
Disruption Protocol
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Machine Over Matter
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
43%inclusion58 decks135 decks
34%synergy
Fabricate
42%inclusion57 decks135 decks
31%synergy
Organic Extinction
41%inclusion56 decks135 decks
33%synergy
Voyage Home
24%inclusion31 decks128 decks
16%synergy
March of Progress
21%inclusion28 decks135 decks
19%synergy
Dance of the Manse
19%inclusion25 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
16%inclusion21 decks135 decks
-13%synergy
One with the Machine
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
12%synergy
Reshape
13%inclusion18 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
13%inclusion18 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Season of Weaving
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Forging the Anchor
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
-11%synergy
Austere Command
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
-9%synergy
Universal Surveillance
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Replication
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Repair and Recharge
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Heartstone
41%inclusion56 decks135 decks
41%synergy
Sculpting Steel
40%inclusion54 decks135 decks
35%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
35%inclusion47 decks135 decks
30%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
31%inclusion42 decks135 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Forge
31%inclusion42 decks135 decks
25%synergy
Cloud Key
27%inclusion37 decks135 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion34 decks135 decks
0%synergy
Salvation Engine
23%inclusion30 decks128 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion31 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Forsaken Monument
22%inclusion30 decks135 decks
21%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
20%inclusion27 decks135 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Forge
20%inclusion27 decks135 decks
17%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
19%inclusion26 decks135 decks
17%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
16%inclusion21 decks135 decks
14%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
16%inclusion21 decks135 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16%inclusion21 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion20 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Moonsilver Key
15%inclusion20 decks135 decks
12%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
15%inclusion20 decks135 decks
13%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
13%inclusion17 decks135 decks
12%synergy
Thopter Shop
13%inclusion17 decks135 decks
12%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
13%inclusion17 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Cryogen Relic
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Repurposing Bay
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion16 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Manifold Key
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
3%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Mirrorworks
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Mirage Mirror
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Clock of Omens
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Unstable Glyphbridge
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Semblance Anvil
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
0%synergy
Nettlecyst
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
-2%synergy
Perilous Snare
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Insight Engine
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Prototype Portal
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
37%inclusion50 decks135 decks
32%synergy
Tempered Steel
32%inclusion43 decks135 decks
29%synergy
Efficient Construction
21%inclusion29 decks135 decks
18%synergy
Anointed Procession
19%inclusion25 decks135 decks
14%synergy
Artificer Class
19%inclusion25 decks135 decks
16%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
12%inclusion16 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
-15%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
-7%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Court of Vantress
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
5%synergy
The Antiquities War
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
-19%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
16%inclusion21 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
13%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
12%inclusion16 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
39%inclusion53 decks135 decks
31%synergy
Inventors' Fair
37%inclusion50 decks135 decks
28%synergy
Academy Ruins
36%inclusion49 decks135 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Mine
36%inclusion48 decks135 decks
34%synergy
Urza's Tower
35%inclusion47 decks135 decks
33%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
35%inclusion47 decks135 decks
33%synergy
Archway of Innovation
33%inclusion44 decks134 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion44 decks135 decks
-16%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion36 decks135 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Workshop
21%inclusion28 decks135 decks
20%synergy
Monumental Henge
16%inclusion22 decks134 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Factory
13%inclusion18 decks135 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Vault
13%inclusion18 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion17 decks135 decks
-6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Fomori Vault
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
2%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Factory
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
-11%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
-4%synergy
Blast Zone
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion126 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion112 decks135 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
51%inclusion69 decks135 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
50%inclusion68 decks135 decks
-9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
49%inclusion66 decks135 decks
41%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
47%inclusion63 decks135 decks
42%synergy
Mind Stone
44%inclusion60 decks135 decks
17%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
36%inclusion48 decks135 decks
30%synergy
Thought Vessel
35%inclusion47 decks135 decks
-8%synergy
Powerstone Shard
33%inclusion45 decks135 decks
33%synergy
Gilded Lotus
27%inclusion37 decks135 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion30 decks135 decks
-7%synergy
Hedron Archive
18%inclusion24 decks135 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion22 decks135 decks
-1%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Worn Powerstone
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
13%inclusion17 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion17 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
12%inclusion16 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
12%inclusion16 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Coveted Jewel
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Skyclave Relic
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
9%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion133 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion132 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion117 decks135 decks
1%synergy
Razortide Bridge
65%inclusion88 decks135 decks
51%synergy
Prairie Stream
58%inclusion78 decks135 decks
-9%synergy
Glacial Fortress
54%inclusion73 decks135 decks
-6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
50%inclusion67 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
43%inclusion58 decks135 decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
40%inclusion54 decks135 decks
-1%synergy
Deserted Beach
38%inclusion51 decks135 decks
-1%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
36%inclusion49 decks135 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
35%inclusion47 decks135 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
30%inclusion41 decks135 decks
-1%synergy
Spire of Industry
30%inclusion41 decks135 decks
21%synergy
Port Town
29%inclusion39 decks135 decks
-19%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
24%inclusion32 decks132 decks
-2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
24%inclusion32 decks135 decks
20%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
24%inclusion32 decks135 decks
2%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
23%inclusion31 decks135 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
22%inclusion30 decks135 decks
-16%synergy
Urza's Cave
20%inclusion27 decks135 decks
18%synergy
Nimbus Maze
19%inclusion26 decks135 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Gate
18%inclusion24 decks135 decks
-4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
18%inclusion24 decks135 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion22 decks135 decks
-11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion22 decks135 decks
0%synergy
Seachrome Coast
15%inclusion20 decks135 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
14%synergy
Tranquil Cove
13%inclusion17 decks135 decks
-6%synergy
Power Depot
12%inclusion16 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
-8%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
-4%synergy
Demolition Field
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
-2%synergy
Tundra
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
0%synergy
Planar Nexus
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Fortified Beachhead
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Skybridge Towers
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
2%synergy