Commander · Matchup Guide

grand-arbiter-augustin-iv vs urza-lord-high-artificer

Sideboard plans, win rates, and key tactical decisions for Commander.

grand-arbiter-augustin-iv

50.0%

Even

Win rate

urza-lord-high-artificer

50.0%

Even

Win rate

Sample Size

20

Matches tracked

Strategic Overview

Grand Arbiter Augustin IV aims to control the game by taxing opponents and maintaining a steady board state. Urza, Lord High Artificer seeks to generate mana and value through artifact synergies. Focus on disrupting Urza's mana generation and artifact-based combos, while Urza should aim to accelerate past tax effects and maintain pressure.

Key Cards in This Matchup

Grand Arbiter Augustin IVUrza, Lord High ArtificerSwords to Plowshares

grand-arbiter-augustin-iv Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Stony Silence
Null Rod
Disenchant

− Take Out

Counterspell
Mana Leak
Narset, Parter of Veils

Bring in artifact hate to disrupt Urza's mana engine. Remove less impactful counterspells and narrow draw hate.

urza-lord-high-artificer Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Hurkyl's Recall
Pithing Needle
Defense Grid

− Take Out

Metalworker
Paradox Engine
Mishra's Bauble

Add tools to combat tax effects and protect your board state. Remove cards that are less effective under heavy tax pressure.

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