Terra Branford (Commander) - Expensive Optimized Control

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Urza, Lord High ArtificerUrza, Lord High Artificer

Cooper Gottfried
Mar 23, 2026
The Top 40 Four-Mana Commanders
This list of the top 40 four-mana commanders is full of many of the best commanders out there. How many of these have you played against?
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Static Orb
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
89%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
86%synergy
Winter Orb
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Force of Negation
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
76%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
75%synergy
Unwinding Clock
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Whir of Invention
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Manifold Key
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Isochron Scepter
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Mana Drain
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Fabricate
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
52%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
47%synergy
The Reality Chip
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Mystic Remora
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
68%synergy
The One Ring
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Mana Vault
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
82%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
69%synergy
Mox Diamond
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
86%synergy
Grim Monolith
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
78%synergy
Ancient Tomb
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Force of Will
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Chrome Mox
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
74%synergy
Creatures
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Spellskite
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Displacer Kitten
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Phantasmal Image
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Foundry Inspector
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Gilded Drake
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Thought Monitor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Metalworker
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Painter's Servant
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Shimmer Myr
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Palinchron
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Battered Golem
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Trophy Mage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Silent Arbiter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Spellseeker
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Walking Ballista
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Memnarch
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Ornithopter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-0%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Karn, Silver Golem
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Lodestone Golem
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Pili-Pala
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Master Transmuter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Mystical Tutor
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Brainstorm
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Flusterstorm
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Pact of Negation
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Mental Misstep
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-24%synergy
Chain of Vapor
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Frantic Search
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Banishing Knack
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Strix Serenade
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Resculpt
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-24%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-18%synergy
Trickbind
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Retraction Helix
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Blue Elemental Blast
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Dispel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Archmage's Charm
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Spell Pierce
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dig Through Time
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Scour for Scrap
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Cyber Conversion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Negate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-29%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Stern Scolding
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Defabricate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Essence Flux
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-0%synergy
Nexus of Fate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Opt
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-17%synergy
Turnabout
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Tale's End
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-28%synergy
Stifle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Misdirection
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Mana Leak
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
High Tide
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-36%synergy
Miscast
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Hurkyl's Recall
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sunder
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Timetwister
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Transmute Artifact
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Merchant Scroll
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Reshape
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Solve the Equation
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Windfall
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Polymorph
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Lórien Revealed
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Time Spiral
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Thoughtcast
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Energy Tap
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Consuming Tide
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Lunar Insight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Rise and Shine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Mastery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Expropriate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Universal Surveillance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Acquire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rings of Brighthearth
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
60%synergy
Voltaic Key
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Mystic Forge
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Urza's Bauble
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Trinisphere
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Proteus Staff
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Codex Shredder
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Storage Matrix
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Winter Moon
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Howling Mine
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Prized Statue
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Spellbook
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Welding Jar
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Imposter Mech
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
The Endstone
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Meekstone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Scroll Rack
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Sculpting Steel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Expedition Map
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Grindstone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Pithing Needle
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Tangle Wire
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Insight Engine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
World Map
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Nettlecyst
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Repurposing Bay
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Crawlspace
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Defense Grid
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Weathered Runestone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Forsaken Monument
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Torpor Orb
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Forge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Back to Basics
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Copy Artifact
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Power Artifact
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Counterbalance
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Mind Over Matter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Training Grounds
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Aether Barrier
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Frozen Aether
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Mechanized Production
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Lost in the Maze
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Efficient Construction
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Mirrormade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-0%synergy
Stasis
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Artificer's Intuition
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-23%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, the Great Creator
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Urza's Saga
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Inventors' Fair
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Seat of the Synod
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
20%synergy
City of Traitors
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-25%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Academy Ruins
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Archway of Innovation
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Tower
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Mine
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Crystal Vein
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Fomori Vault
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Emergence Zone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-40%synergy
Strip Mine
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Wasteland
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Treasure Vault
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Tolaria West
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Workshop
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
War Room
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Glacial Chasm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Mox Opal
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
90%synergy
Lotus Petal
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
80%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-18%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Paradise Mantle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-26%synergy
Arcum's Astrolabe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Island
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Misty Rainforest
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Scalding Tarn
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy