Commander · Matchup Guide

urza-lord-high-artificer vs the-ur-dragon

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

urza-lord-high-artificer

49.6%

Even

Win rate

the-ur-dragon

50.4%

Even

Win rate

Sample Size

20

Matches tracked

Strategic Overview

The Ur-Dragon deck aims to ramp into powerful dragons and overwhelm opponents with large creatures and synergy. Against Urza, Lord High Artificer, focus on disrupting their artifact synergies and mana generation. Prioritize removal for key artifacts and counterspells to prevent Urza from resolving key spells.

Key Cards in This Matchup

Scion of the Ur-DragonDragonlord DromokaSarkhan Unbroken

urza-lord-high-artificer Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Pithing Needle
Hurkyl's Recall
Swan Song

− Take Out

Unwinding Clock
Thirst for Knowledge
Etherium Sculptor

Focus on cards that can interact with The Ur-Dragon's activated abilities and disrupt their board state. Remove cards that are less effective against creature-heavy strategies.

the-ur-dragon Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Vandalblast
Nature's Claim
Swan Song

− Take Out

Dragonspeaker Shaman
Dragonlord's Servant
Mana Echoes

Bring in artifact removal and counterspells to disrupt Urza's artifact-based strategy. Remove cards that are less impactful against a control-combo deck.

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