Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice (Commander)

Owain Roberts
Jun 19, 2026
Underrated Backup Precon Commanders
These legends might have been second-fiddle in their own precons, but that doesn't mean they're all forgettable; in fact, some are the best!
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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Arc Reactor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Echo, Perceptive Prodigy
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Valeria Richards, Precocious
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Ultron, Artificial Malevolence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
68%inclusion255 decks374 decks
64%synergy
Seat of the Synod
70%inclusion260 decks374 decks
60%synergy
Thought Monitor
63%inclusion235 decks374 decks
59%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
62%inclusion233 decks374 decks
58%synergy
Great Furnace
67%inclusion251 decks374 decks
57%synergy
Unwinding Clock
60%inclusion225 decks374 decks
56%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
60%inclusion226 decks374 decks
56%synergy
Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient
55%inclusion204 decks374 decks
54%synergy
Goblin Welder
53%inclusion200 decks374 decks
51%synergy
Sculpting Steel
54%inclusion203 decks374 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
61%inclusion227 decks374 decks
22%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
60%inclusion223 decks374 decks
50%synergy
Fabricate
57%inclusion215 decks374 decks
49%synergy
Chaos Warp
55%inclusion206 decks374 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
55%inclusion204 decks374 decks
45%synergy
Whir of Invention
53%inclusion198 decks374 decks
49%synergy
Goblin Engineer
51%inclusion191 decks374 decks
48%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
50%inclusion188 decks374 decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
49%inclusion185 decks374 decks
43%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
47%inclusion176 decks374 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion81 decks374 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
8.8%inclusion33 decks374 decks
-15%synergy
The One Ring
8.6%inclusion32 decks374 decks
-0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.0%inclusion26 decks374 decks
-14%synergy
Gamble
6.1%inclusion23 decks374 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Trinket Mage
45%inclusion167 decks374 decks
43%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
44%inclusion166 decks374 decks
38%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
42%inclusion157 decks374 decks
40%synergy
Foundry Inspector
40%inclusion149 decks374 decks
34%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
37%inclusion138 decks374 decks
33%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
32%inclusion121 decks374 decks
30%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
32%inclusion119 decks374 decks
27%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
32%inclusion119 decks374 decks
28%synergy
Bosh, Iron Golem
32%inclusion118 decks374 decks
31%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
32%inclusion118 decks374 decks
29%synergy
Master Transmuter
30%inclusion112 decks374 decks
28%synergy
The Reality Chip
29%inclusion109 decks374 decks
25%synergy
Scrap Trawler
29%inclusion107 decks374 decks
26%synergy
Cityscape Leveler
28%inclusion105 decks374 decks
28%synergy
Meteor Golem
27%inclusion101 decks374 decks
26%synergy
Myr Retriever
25%inclusion94 decks374 decks
23%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
25%inclusion94 decks374 decks
23%synergy
Burnished Hart
25%inclusion92 decks374 decks
23%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
24%inclusion88 decks374 decks
23%synergy
Shimmer Myr
22%inclusion81 decks374 decks
20%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22%inclusion81 decks374 decks
8%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
20%inclusion74 decks374 decks
17%synergy
Farid, Enterprising Salvager
19%inclusion72 decks374 decks
19%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
18%inclusion68 decks374 decks
16%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
16%inclusion61 decks374 decks
15%synergy
Trophy Mage
16%inclusion59 decks374 decks
14%synergy
Duplicant
15%inclusion57 decks374 decks
15%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
15%inclusion55 decks374 decks
12%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
14%inclusion53 decks374 decks
14%synergy
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
14%inclusion52 decks374 decks
12%synergy
Memnarch
13%inclusion48 decks374 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Mage
12%inclusion45 decks374 decks
12%synergy
Junk Diver
11%inclusion42 decks374 decks
10%synergy
Steel Overseer
11%inclusion42 decks374 decks
10%synergy
Tribute Mage
11%inclusion42 decks374 decks
7%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
11%inclusion41 decks374 decks
8%synergy
Transit Mage
9.3%inclusion29 decks312 decks
9%synergy
Tony Stark
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
8.6%inclusion32 decks374 decks
8%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
8.6%inclusion32 decks374 decks
-7%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
8.0%inclusion30 decks374 decks
7%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
8.0%inclusion30 decks374 decks
6%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
8.0%inclusion30 decks374 decks
7%synergy
Walking Ballista
7.5%inclusion28 decks374 decks
6%synergy
Steel Hellkite
7.2%inclusion27 decks374 decks
6%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
7.2%inclusion15 decks208 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Emissary
6.7%inclusion14 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Silver Myr
6.7%inclusion25 decks374 decks
5%synergy
Hangarback Walker
6.7%inclusion25 decks374 decks
6%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
6.4%inclusion24 decks374 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
45%inclusion167 decks374 decks
-7%synergy
Reality Shift
34%inclusion129 decks374 decks
21%synergy
Masterful Replication
27%inclusion100 decks374 decks
26%synergy
Scour for Scrap
25%inclusion52 decks207 decks
23%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion91 decks374 decks
-8%synergy
Spell Swindle
22%inclusion83 decks374 decks
18%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
22%inclusion82 decks374 decks
20%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion73 decks374 decks
3%synergy
Confirm Suspicions
19%inclusion72 decks374 decks
19%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
19%inclusion71 decks374 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion71 decks374 decks
-18%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
16%inclusion59 decks374 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion53 decks374 decks
-15%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion47 decks374 decks
-15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion42 decks374 decks
-6%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion42 decks374 decks
-9%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion39 decks374 decks
-11%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion37 decks374 decks
-33%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion37 decks374 decks
-2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.4%inclusion35 decks374 decks
-8%synergy
Desynchronization
8.8%inclusion33 decks374 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.3%inclusion31 decks374 decks
-2%synergy
Frantic Search
7.2%inclusion27 decks374 decks
-35%synergy
Resculpt
6.4%inclusion24 decks374 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Charm
6.1%inclusion23 decks374 decks
-12%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
5.9%inclusion22 decks374 decks
5%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.6%inclusion21 decks374 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.6%inclusion21 decks374 decks
-4%synergy
Reality Heist
5.3%inclusion20 decks374 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
43%inclusion161 decks374 decks
18%synergy
Scrap Mastery
32%inclusion120 decks374 decks
32%synergy
Thoughtcast
28%inclusion105 decks374 decks
23%synergy
Trash for Treasure
24%inclusion88 decks374 decks
22%synergy
Reshape
20%inclusion74 decks374 decks
18%synergy
Saheeli's Directive
16%inclusion59 decks374 decks
15%synergy
Reckless Handling
14%inclusion52 decks374 decks
12%synergy
One with the Machine
11%inclusion43 decks374 decks
10%synergy
Transmute Artifact
11%inclusion40 decks374 decks
10%synergy
Echo Storm
10%inclusion37 decks374 decks
9%synergy
Chain Reaction
10%inclusion36 decks374 decks
4%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
8.8%inclusion33 decks374 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
8.0%inclusion30 decks374 decks
-29%synergy
Argivian Restoration
6.1%inclusion23 decks374 decks
6%synergy
Devastation Tide
5.9%inclusion22 decks374 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.1%inclusion19 decks374 decks
-27%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aether Spellbomb
42%inclusion156 decks374 decks
40%synergy
Clock of Omens
41%inclusion154 decks374 decks
40%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
39%inclusion147 decks374 decks
38%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
36%inclusion136 decks374 decks
35%synergy
Welding Jar
36%inclusion136 decks374 decks
35%synergy
Salvaging Station
36%inclusion134 decks374 decks
36%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
36%inclusion134 decks374 decks
32%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
34%inclusion126 decks374 decks
32%synergy
Pyrite Spellbomb
33%inclusion123 decks374 decks
32%synergy
Manifold Key
32%inclusion121 decks374 decks
31%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
30%inclusion113 decks374 decks
29%synergy
Lithoform Engine
29%inclusion108 decks374 decks
28%synergy
Mirrorworks
29%inclusion108 decks374 decks
27%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
28%inclusion103 decks374 decks
26%synergy
Urza's Bauble
27%inclusion100 decks374 decks
25%synergy
Witching Well
26%inclusion98 decks374 decks
26%synergy
Voltaic Key
25%inclusion95 decks374 decks
24%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
23%inclusion85 decks374 decks
20%synergy
Prototype Portal
21%inclusion78 decks374 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Forge
21%inclusion77 decks374 decks
17%synergy
Territory Forge
19%inclusion71 decks374 decks
19%synergy
Trading Post
17%inclusion64 decks374 decks
16%synergy
Brainstone
16%inclusion60 decks374 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Wand
14%inclusion54 decks374 decks
13%synergy
Strionic Resonator
14%inclusion54 decks374 decks
12%synergy
Repurposing Bay
14%inclusion44 decks312 decks
13%synergy
Mindslaver
14%inclusion52 decks374 decks
14%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
13%inclusion27 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
13%inclusion48 decks374 decks
12%synergy
Mimic Vat
13%inclusion48 decks374 decks
12%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
12%inclusion46 decks374 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Forge
12%inclusion46 decks374 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion43 decks374 decks
-17%synergy
Wand of Wonder
11%inclusion41 decks374 decks
8%synergy
Insight Engine
10%inclusion22 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Moonsilver Key
10%inclusion39 decks374 decks
10%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
10%inclusion38 decks374 decks
8%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
10%inclusion38 decks374 decks
10%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
10%inclusion36 decks374 decks
9%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
8.6%inclusion32 decks374 decks
6%synergy
Lux Cannon
8.6%inclusion32 decks374 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.6%inclusion32 decks374 decks
-16%synergy
Dino DNA
8.3%inclusion31 decks374 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.3%inclusion31 decks374 decks
1%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
8.3%inclusion31 decks374 decks
7%synergy
Mirage Mirror
8.0%inclusion30 decks374 decks
7%synergy
Expedition Map
8.0%inclusion30 decks374 decks
7%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
8.0%inclusion30 decks374 decks
8%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
7.8%inclusion29 decks374 decks
6%synergy
Sands of Time
7.5%inclusion28 decks374 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Artificer's Intuition
28%inclusion104 decks374 decks
28%synergy
Storm the Vault
24%inclusion91 decks374 decks
20%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
22%inclusion83 decks374 decks
19%synergy
Mechanized Production
21%inclusion77 decks374 decks
17%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
20%inclusion76 decks374 decks
20%synergy
Artificer Class
15%inclusion56 decks374 decks
14%synergy
Copy Artifact
14%inclusion53 decks374 decks
14%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
10%inclusion38 decks374 decks
9%synergy
Efficient Construction
10%inclusion36 decks374 decks
8%synergy
Mirrormade
8.6%inclusion32 decks374 decks
7%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.6%inclusion21 decks374 decks
-14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
33%inclusion123 decks374 decks
31%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
24%inclusion88 decks374 decks
21%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
16%inclusion34 decks216 decks
14%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
15%inclusion57 decks374 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
11%inclusion42 decks374 decks
11%synergy
Saheeli, the Gifted
9.4%inclusion35 decks374 decks
8%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
5.9%inclusion22 decks374 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
55%inclusion206 decks374 decks
48%synergy
Inventors' Fair
49%inclusion185 decks374 decks
43%synergy
Buried Ruin
45%inclusion170 decks374 decks
39%synergy
Archway of Innovation
45%inclusion169 decks374 decks
40%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
43%inclusion161 decks374 decks
37%synergy
Urza's Saga
34%inclusion127 decks374 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion96 decks374 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion79 decks374 decks
-28%synergy
Blast Zone
19%inclusion70 decks374 decks
18%synergy
Treasure Vault
14%inclusion54 decks374 decks
11%synergy
Tolaria West
14%inclusion51 decks374 decks
12%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
13%inclusion27 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion47 decks374 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
11%inclusion43 decks374 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Mine
11%inclusion42 decks374 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Tower
11%inclusion41 decks374 decks
10%synergy
Fomori Vault
9.1%inclusion34 decks374 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.0%inclusion30 decks374 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.1%inclusion23 decks374 decks
-3%synergy
Karn's Bastion
5.9%inclusion22 decks374 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.6%inclusion21 decks374 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion286 decks374 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Signet
67%inclusion250 decks374 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion237 decks374 decks
-19%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
59%inclusion222 decks374 decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
51%inclusion190 decks374 decks
47%synergy
Gilded Lotus
39%inclusion145 decks374 decks
32%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion136 decks374 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion133 decks374 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
35%inclusion131 decks374 decks
-1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
20%inclusion74 decks374 decks
18%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
19%inclusion72 decks374 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion71 decks374 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion71 decks374 decks
11%synergy
Thran Dynamo
19%inclusion70 decks374 decks
9%synergy
Hedron Archive
17%inclusion65 decks374 decks
11%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion45 decks374 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion43 decks374 decks
2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
9.4%inclusion35 decks374 decks
6%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
9.1%inclusion34 decks374 decks
9%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
8.8%inclusion33 decks374 decks
8%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
8.8%inclusion33 decks374 decks
8%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
8.8%inclusion33 decks374 decks
8%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
8.6%inclusion32 decks374 decks
8%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
8.3%inclusion31 decks374 decks
8%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
8.0%inclusion30 decks374 decks
7%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
8.0%inclusion30 decks374 decks
7%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
7.8%inclusion29 decks374 decks
6%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
7.5%inclusion28 decks374 decks
7%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.5%inclusion28 decks374 decks
-0%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
6.7%inclusion25 decks374 decks
6%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.7%inclusion25 decks374 decks
-1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.4%inclusion24 decks374 decks
-1%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.1%inclusion23 decks374 decks
4%synergy
Patriar's Seal
5.6%inclusion21 decks374 decks
5%synergy
Vexing Puzzlebox
5.1%inclusion19 decks374 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
5.1%inclusion19 decks374 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Star
5.1%inclusion19 decks374 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion364 decks374 decks
-0%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion362 decks374 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion307 decks374 decks
-5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
66%inclusion246 decks374 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
60%inclusion226 decks374 decks
1%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion187 decks374 decks
0%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
49%inclusion184 decks374 decks
4%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
45%inclusion169 decks374 decks
36%synergy
Training Center
44%inclusion165 decks374 decks
2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
40%inclusion148 decks374 decks
38%synergy
Spire of Industry
39%inclusion147 decks374 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion125 decks374 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
32%inclusion119 decks374 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
30%inclusion111 decks374 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
29%inclusion109 decks374 decks
-7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
28%inclusion105 decks374 decks
-15%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
22%inclusion82 decks374 decks
-22%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22%inclusion81 decks374 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
21%inclusion79 decks374 decks
21%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
19%inclusion71 decks374 decks
16%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion63 decks374 decks
-9%synergy
Thundering Falls
17%inclusion62 decks374 decks
-5%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
16%inclusion60 decks374 decks
-8%synergy
Ferrous Lake
16%inclusion60 decks374 decks
-10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion52 decks374 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion52 decks374 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion52 decks374 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion51 decks374 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion49 decks374 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion49 decks374 decks
-3%synergy
Volcanic Island
13%inclusion48 decks374 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion42 decks374 decks
-6%synergy
Turbulent Springs
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion38 decks374 decks
-2%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
9.3%inclusion29 decks312 decks
-13%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
8.0%inclusion30 decks374 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
7.5%inclusion28 decks374 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.2%inclusion27 decks374 decks
6%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
7.2%inclusion27 decks374 decks
-7%synergy
Scorched Geyser
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-11%synergy
Power Depot
5.9%inclusion22 decks374 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.6%inclusion21 decks374 decks
-4%synergy
Coastal Peak
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.1%inclusion19 decks374 decks
-5%synergy