1 – 20 of 143 cards where the flavor text contains “urza”
Absolute Grace {1}{W}
Enchantment
All creatures have protection from black.
In pursuit of Urza, the Phyrexians sent countless foul legions into Serra’s realm. Though beaten back, they left it tainted with uncleansable evil.
Illustrated by Jeff Miracola
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- Not Legal
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- Legal
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Acidic Soil {2}{R}
Sorcery
Acidic Soil deals damage to each player equal to the number of lands they control.
Phyrexia had tried to take Urza’s soul. He was relieved that Shiv tried to claim only his soles.
Illustrated by Scott M. Fischer
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Amulet of Kroog {2}
Artifact
{2}, {T}: Prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn.
Among the first allies Urza gained were the people of Kroog. As a sign of friendship, Urza gave the healers of the city potent amulets; afterwards, thousands journeyed to Kroog in hope of healing, greatly adding to the city’s glory.
Illustrated by Margaret Organ-Kean
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Angelic Curator {1}{W}
Creature — Angel Spirit
Flying, protection from artifacts
“Do not treat your people as you treat your artifacts. Let them go, and they will live; seal them here, and they will die.”
—Urza, to Radiant
Watermark: Set Symbol
Illustrated by Greg Staples
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Argivian Avenger {6}
Artifact Creature — Shapeshifter
{1}: Until end of turn, Argivian Avenger gets -1/-1 and gains your choice of flying, vigilance, deathtouch, or haste.
Unable to settle on just one versatile being, Urza decided to create myriad adaptable machines.
Illustrated by Milivoj Ćeran
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Argothian Sprite {1}{G}
Creature — Faerie
Argothian Sprite can’t be blocked by artifact creatures.
{7}: Put two +1/+1 counters on Argothian Sprite.
“Make the exhaust vents smaller next time!”
—Urza, notes to his engineers
Illustrated by Rudy Siswanto
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Artifact Blast {R}
Instant
Counter target artifact spell.
The first line of defense against Urza and Mishra, the Artifact Blast achieved widespread fame until an unlucky mage discovered it was useless on the devices the brothers had already created.
Illustrated by Mark Poole
- Standard
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Ashnod's Intervention {B}
Instant
Until end of turn, target creature gets +2/+0 and gains “When this creature dies or is put into exile from the battlefield, return it to its owner’s hand.”
“Listen, Duck. Gix is everywhere, playing every side. Mishra won’t listen … but perhaps Urza will.”
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Illustrated by Miguel Mercado
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Attunement {2}{U}
Enchantment
Return Attunement to its owner’s hand: Draw three cards, then discard four cards.
“The solution can hide for only so long.”
—Urza
Illustrated by Randy Gallegos
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Bane of Progress {4}{G}{G}
Creature — Elemental
When Bane of Progress enters the battlefield, destroy all artifacts and enchantments. Put a +1/+1 counter on Bane of Progress for each permanent destroyed this way.
Urza’s forces tore across Argoth, and Argoth responded in kind.
Illustrated by Grzegorz Rutkowski
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Beast of Burden {6}
Artifact Creature — Golem
Beast of Burden’s power and toughness are each equal to the number of creatures on the battlefield.
“If it is meant to be nothing but a machine,” Karn finally asked Jhoira, “why did Urza build it to be like me?”
Illustrated by Ron Spears
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Bitter Reunion {1}{R}
Enchantment
When Bitter Reunion enters the battlefield, you may discard a card. If you do, draw two cards.
{1}, Sacrifice Bitter Reunion: Creatures you control gain haste until end of turn.
The peace summit proved the grudge between Urza and Mishra could end only in blood.
Illustrated by Jake Murray
- Standard
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Blitz Automaton {7}
Artifact Creature — Construct
Prototype {2}{R} — 3/2 (You may cast this spell with different mana cost, color, and size. It keeps its abilities and types.)
Haste
While Urza’s machines favored defense, Mishra built his to end the war quickly.
Illustrated by Simon Dominic
- Standard
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Blizzard Elemental {5}{U}{U}
Creature — Elemental
Flying
{3}{U}: Untap Blizzard Elemental.
Students who had seen Rayne argue with Urza were certain she had summoned it to make him seem warmer by comparison.
Illustrated by Thomas M. Baxa
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- Not Legal
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Bog Initiate {1}{B}
Creature — Human Wizard
{1}: Add {B}.
“Urborg’s magic is strong. Did Urza send you to protect us or to protect against us?”
—Urborg witch, to Barrin
Illustrated by rk post
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Booster Tutor {B}
Instant
Open a sealed Magic booster pack, reveal the cards, and put one of them into your hand. (Remove that card from your deck before beginning a new game.)
“You saved that Urza’s Saga pack all these years for this?”
Illustrated by Heather Hudson
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Brand {R}
Instant
Gain control of all permanents you own. (This effect lasts indefinitely.)
Cycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
“By this glyph I affirm your role.”
—Urza, to Karn
Illustrated by Donato Giancola
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Brushland
Land
{T}: Add {C}.
{T}: Add {G} or {W}. Brushland deals 1 damage to you.
“Urza fortified every thirty miles on the path to Tomakul, creating a network of trenches the brothers would trade for decades.”
—The Antiquities War
Illustrated by Thomas Stoop
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Calamity's Wake {1}{W}
Instant
Exile all graveyards. Players can’t cast noncreature spells this turn. Exile Calamity’s Wake.
The sylex’s blast had razed the land, leaving behind only snow and sorrow. Urza stood alone in the sudden silence.
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Illustrated by Slawomir Maniak
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Callous Giant {4}{R}{R}
Creature — Giant
If a source would deal 3 or less damage to Callous Giant, prevent that damage.
“The invasion has awoken slumbering mountains,” noted Urza. “Good. We can use all the help we can get.”
Illustrated by Mark Brill
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