Golbez, Crystal Collector (Commander) - Budget Artifacts

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Mike Carrozza
Sep 3, 2025
Am I The Bolas? - Promise of Retaliation
Threats and retaliation. Sometimes these can happen in a game of Commander. But how do you handle it? And when should you do it?
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Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Sinister Hideout
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sai, Master Thopterist
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
65%synergy
Seat of the Synod
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
63%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
60%synergy
Foundry Inspector
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
59%synergy
Rook Turret
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
55%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
55%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
54%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
53%synergy
Collector's Vault
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
51%synergy
Thought Monitor
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Baleful Strix
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Enhanced Surveillance
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Master of Etherium
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
45%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Armix, Filigree Thrasher
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Creatures
Riddlesmith
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Silver Myr
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Leaden Myr
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Filigree Attendant
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Valkyrie Aerial Unit
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Triplicate Titan
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Ornithopter
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Pactdoll Terror
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Triniform
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Unshakable Tail
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Broodstar
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Mirrorshell Crab
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Meteor Golem
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Shimmer Myr
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Whirler Rogue
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Iron Giant
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Shardless Outlander
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Burnished Hart
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Consuming Aberration
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Millikin
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Mirko, Obsessive Theorist
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Transplant Theorist
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Shambling Suit
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Urza, Powerstone Prodigy
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Death's Shadow
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
The Warring Triad
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Bygone Colossus
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Ultimecia, Time Sorceress
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Scrap Trawler
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Steel Hellkite
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Marauding Brinefang
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Imotekh the Stormlord
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Relentless X-ATM092
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Negate
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
-29%synergy
Scour for Scrap
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Reality Shift
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Cerebral Download
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Overkill
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Frantic Search
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Resculpt
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Stern Lesson
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Swallowed by Leviathan
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Refute
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Drown in the Loch
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Go for the Throat
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Divert Disaster
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Dreams of Laguna
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Syncopate
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Access Denied
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Curate
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-15%synergy
Disruption Protocol
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Reality Heist
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Spell Swindle
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Price of Fame
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Alesha's Legacy
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Run Away Together
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Mission Briefing
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Desynchronization
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Espers to Magicite
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Dark Endurance
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Gravkill
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Haunt the Network
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Thoughtcast
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Feed the Swarm
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Buried Alive
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Their Number Is Legion
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Dread Return
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Terisiare's Devastation
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Singularity Rupture
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Blood Money
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Monumental Corruption
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Bone Shards
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Chart a Course
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Lively Dirge
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Terror Tide
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Resentful Revelation
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Unmarked Grave
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Displacement Wave
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Universal Surveillance
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Relm's Sketching
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Demonic Junker
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Cranial Plating
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
The Underworld Cookbook
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Cryogen Relic
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
The Everflowing Well
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Cloud Key
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Prized Statue
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Blood Fountain
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Phantom Train
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Lunatic Pandora
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Sculpting Steel
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
The Grim Captain's Locker
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Essence Anchor
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Tithing Blade
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-17%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Herbal Poultice
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Spidersilk Net
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Bone Saw
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Kite Shield
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Trading Post
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Servo Schematic
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Delif's Cone
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Fountain of Youth
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Accorder's Shield
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Noble's Purse
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Ninja's Blades
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Adventurer's Airship
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Repurposing Bay
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Orochi Hatchery
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Key to the City
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Cathar's Shield
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Briber's Purse
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Instant Ramen
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
The Water Crystal
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
The Lunar Whale
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Efficient Construction
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Mechanized Production
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Disinformation Campaign
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Scriptures
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Case of the Shifting Visage
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of Whispers
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Buried Ruin
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Treasure Vault
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Archway of Innovation
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-21%synergy
The Gold Saucer
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Barren Moor
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-28%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-22%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Tocasia's Dig Site
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Sol Ring
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Signet
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Cargo Ship
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Hedron Archive
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Blitzball
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Skyclave Relic
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Cluestone
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion49 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Island
100%inclusion49 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
67%synergy
Sunken Hollow
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Choked Estuary
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Deceit
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Isle
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
-15%synergy
Power Depot
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Dismal Backwater
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Spire of Industry
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Scene of the Crime
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Fetid Pools
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Underground River
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-20%synergy
Treno, Dark City
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Soured Springs
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Ice Tunnel
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-20%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
River of Tears
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Port of Karfell
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Murky Sewer
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Secret Passage
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Command Bridge
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy