Urza, Chief Artificer is a 2022 Mythic Rare foil Commander card from Magic: The Gathering's The Brothers' War set, designed for Artifact-focused gameplay.
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • The Brothers' War • Commander
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Urza, Chief Artificer stands as a formidable presence in Magic: The Gathering, originating from the 2022 The Brothers' War Commander subset. This Mythic Rare card, designated as number 49 in the BRC set, captures the essence of the iconic planeswalker-turned-artificer within the game's rich lore. As a Legendary Creature — Human Artificer, it commands a mana cost of {3}{W}{U}{B}, requiring a diverse mana base to deploy effectively on the battlefield. Its six mana value reflects its status as a high-impact play that can shift the momentum of any match. The card’s design by Bartłomiej Gaweł emphasizes its role as a powerful engine for Artifact strategies. Its primary mechanic, Affinity for artifact creatures, allows players to reduce the casting cost by {1} for each artifact creature controlled, enabling explosive plays in decks built around the Artifact tribal theme. Once in play, Urza grants his allied Artifact creatures the Menace ability, making them difficult to block and increasing pressure on opponents. Furthermore, at the beginning of each end step, he creates a 0/0 colorless Construct token that grows stronger with every Artifact on the battlefield, providing a scalable threat that rewards long-term planning and resource accumulation. For collectors and players alike, this foil version of Urza offers both aesthetic appeal and functional depth. The Brothers' War expansion delved into the history of the Brothers' War era, and this Commander subset provides unique legalities and powerful options for Constructed formats. Whether you are building a dedicated Artifact deck or looking to add a versatile legendary creature to your roster, this card serves as a cornerstone for strategic play. Its ability to generate tokens and enhance other creatures makes it a valuable asset for those seeking to control the board state through attrition and value generation. The combination of its legendary status, foil finish, and potent abilities ensures it remains a notable piece of Magic: The Gathering history.
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The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.
The core identity of the card within the set.
Year
2022
Brand
Magic: The Gathering
Series
The Brothers' War
Subset
Commander
Subset Type
Subset
Card Number
#49
The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.
Featured
Urza, Chief Artificer
Game
Magic: The Gathering
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Mythic Rare
Bartłomiej Gaweł
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}{W}{U}{B}
Legendary Creature — Human Artificer
4 / 5
B, U, W
Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.
Affinity for artifact creatures (This spell costs {1} less to cast for each artifact creature you control.) Artifact creatures you control have menace. At the beginning of your end step, create a 0/0 colorless Construct artifact creature token with "This token gets +1/+1 for each artifact you control."
