Urza, Prince of Kroog (Commander) - Optimized

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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Training Grounds
59%inclusion48 decks82 decks
56%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
61%inclusion50 decks82 decks
55%synergy
Unwinding Clock
62%inclusion51 decks82 decks
52%synergy
Foundry Inspector
65%inclusion53 decks82 decks
51%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
59%inclusion48 decks82 decks
48%synergy
Ancient Den
61%inclusion50 decks82 decks
46%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
61%inclusion50 decks82 decks
46%synergy
Thought Monitor
54%inclusion44 decks82 decks
46%synergy
Seat of the Synod
60%inclusion49 decks82 decks
44%synergy
Academy Ruins
50%inclusion41 decks82 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion49 decks82 decks
-9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
51%inclusion42 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
50%inclusion41 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Fabricate
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
36%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
-11%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
32%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
37%synergy
Mana Drain
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
54%inclusion44 decks82 decks
37%synergy
Rhystic Study
49%inclusion40 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Mana Vault
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Sai, Master Thopterist
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Bronze Guardian
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
32%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Master of Etherium
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Steel Overseer
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Palladium Myr
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Meteor Golem
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
19%synergy
The Reality Chip
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Silver Myr
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Research Thief
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Trophy Mage
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Gold Myr
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Master Transmuter
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Shimmer Myr
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Ornithopter
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Voltaic Construct
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Scrap Trawler
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Myr Retriever
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Trinket Mage
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
-15%synergy
Whir of Invention
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Dispatch
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Dovin's Veto
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
-11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-16%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Scour for Scrap
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Command
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Desynchronization
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Silence
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Pact of Negation
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Cancel
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Essence Scatter
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-9%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Thoughtcast
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Voyage Home
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Dance of the Manse
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
-11%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
12%synergy
March of Progress
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
One with the Machine
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Reshape
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Forging the Anchor
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Repair and Recharge
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Time Wipe
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Stock Up
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Heartstone
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
36%synergy
Sculpting Steel
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Forge
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Darksteel Forge
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Forsaken Monument
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Cloud Key
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Clock of Omens
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Manifold Key
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Moonsilver Key
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Repurposing Bay
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Staff of Domination
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Salvation Engine
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Voltaic Key
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Lithoform Engine
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Semblance Anvil
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Mirror Box
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Nettlecyst
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Winter Orb
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Doubling Cube
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Lotus
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Anointed Procession
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Tempered Steel
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Efficient Construction
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Intruder Alarm
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-17%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-16%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Artificer Class
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormade
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, the Great Creator
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
49%inclusion40 decks82 decks
38%synergy
Inventors' Fair
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
35%synergy
Urza's Mine
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
37%synergy
Urza's Tower
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
37%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
-11%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
36%synergy
Archway of Innovation
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Buried Ruin
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Workshop
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Factory
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Fomori Vault
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Vault
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion75 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion62 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
54%inclusion44 decks82 decks
46%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
42%synergy
Basalt Monolith
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
40%synergy
Azorius Signet
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
-14%synergy
Powerstone Shard
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
41%synergy
Talisman of Progress
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
-11%synergy
Gilded Lotus
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Opal
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
23%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Hedron Archive
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
White Auracite
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Pristine Talisman
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion81 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion80 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion68 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
60%inclusion49 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Razortide Bridge
59%inclusion48 decks82 decks
44%synergy
Glacial Fortress
52%inclusion43 decks82 decks
-10%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion41 decks82 decks
-16%synergy
Flooded Strand
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Sea of Clouds
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Deserted Beach
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
-6%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
-6%synergy
Spire of Industry
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Meticulous Archive
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Seachrome Coast
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Cave
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Port Town
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
-25%synergy
Tundra
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
8%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Gate
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-15%synergy
Planar Nexus
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-9%synergy
Demolition Field
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Fortified Beachhead
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-10%synergy
Power Depot
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Nimbus Maze
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-16%synergy