Golbez, Crystal Collector (Commander) - Core

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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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Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth
2.4%inclusion2 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Raven Eagle
2.3%inclusion2 decks86 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
84%inclusion250 decks296 decks
80%synergy
Vault of Whispers
81%inclusion241 decks296 decks
77%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
75%inclusion221 decks296 decks
72%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
68%inclusion200 decks296 decks
65%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
65%inclusion191 decks296 decks
61%synergy
Foundry Inspector
64%inclusion190 decks296 decks
61%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
66%inclusion196 decks296 decks
61%synergy
Thought Monitor
63%inclusion187 decks296 decks
61%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
61%inclusion182 decks296 decks
58%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
57%inclusion169 decks296 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Baleful Strix
64%inclusion190 decks296 decks
42%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
53%inclusion156 decks296 decks
40%synergy
Master of Etherium
52%inclusion155 decks296 decks
51%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
50%inclusion149 decks296 decks
48%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
49%inclusion144 decks296 decks
47%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
47%inclusion139 decks296 decks
45%synergy
Rook Turret
47%inclusion138 decks296 decks
44%synergy
Filigree Attendant
45%inclusion134 decks296 decks
44%synergy
Thoughtcast
45%inclusion132 decks296 decks
43%synergy
Collector's Vault
44%inclusion130 decks296 decks
42%synergy
Creatures
Ornithopter of Paradise
43%inclusion128 decks296 decks
39%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
43%inclusion126 decks296 decks
41%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
41%inclusion120 decks296 decks
38%synergy
Imotekh the Stormlord
40%inclusion118 decks296 decks
39%synergy
Broodstar
36%inclusion106 decks296 decks
35%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
35%inclusion104 decks296 decks
34%synergy
Armix, Filigree Thrasher
35%inclusion103 decks296 decks
34%synergy
Death's Shadow
32%inclusion96 decks296 decks
32%synergy
Riddlesmith
32%inclusion94 decks296 decks
31%synergy
Silver Myr
31%inclusion91 decks296 decks
29%synergy
The Warring Triad
31%inclusion91 decks296 decks
29%synergy
Triplicate Titan
29%inclusion87 decks296 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
28%inclusion82 decks296 decks
18%synergy
Leaden Myr
26%inclusion76 decks296 decks
24%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
25%inclusion75 decks296 decks
22%synergy
Shambling Suit
25%inclusion73 decks296 decks
24%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
23%inclusion69 decks296 decks
22%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
23%inclusion67 decks296 decks
22%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
22%inclusion66 decks296 decks
9%synergy
Valkyrie Aerial Unit
22%inclusion66 decks296 decks
21%synergy
Mirko, Obsessive Theorist
22%inclusion64 decks296 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Triniform
22%inclusion64 decks296 decks
21%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
21%inclusion61 decks296 decks
20%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
20%inclusion60 decks296 decks
19%synergy
Millikin
19%inclusion56 decks296 decks
16%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
19%inclusion56 decks296 decks
17%synergy
Unshakable Tail
19%inclusion56 decks296 decks
15%synergy
Mirrorshell Crab
19%inclusion55 decks296 decks
18%synergy
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
18%inclusion53 decks296 decks
17%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
17%inclusion51 decks296 decks
16%synergy
Academy Manufactor
17%inclusion50 decks296 decks
15%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
17%inclusion49 decks296 decks
15%synergy
Myr Retriever
17%inclusion49 decks296 decks
16%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
16%inclusion48 decks296 decks
15%synergy
Necron Deathmark
16%inclusion48 decks296 decks
15%synergy
Ornithopter
16%inclusion47 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Pactdoll Terror
15%inclusion43 decks296 decks
14%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
13%inclusion39 decks296 decks
12%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
13%inclusion38 decks296 decks
13%synergy
Scrap Trawler
13%inclusion37 decks296 decks
12%synergy
Consuming Aberration
13%inclusion37 decks296 decks
-2%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
13%inclusion37 decks296 decks
12%synergy
The Reality Chip
13%inclusion37 decks296 decks
9%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
12%inclusion29 decks234 decks
11%synergy
Master Transmuter
12%inclusion36 decks296 decks
11%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
12%inclusion35 decks296 decks
11%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
11%inclusion32 decks296 decks
10%synergy
Apocalypse Demon
10%inclusion31 decks296 decks
10%synergy
Meteor Golem
10%inclusion30 decks296 decks
9%synergy
Anrakyr the Traveller
10%inclusion30 decks296 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
40%inclusion117 decks296 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion117 decks296 decks
-16%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
31%inclusion93 decks296 decks
30%synergy
Frantic Search
30%inclusion90 decks296 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion84 decks296 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion83 decks296 decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
25%inclusion73 decks296 decks
8%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion66 decks296 decks
-10%synergy
Desynchronization
20%inclusion59 decks296 decks
18%synergy
Scour for Scrap
18%inclusion40 decks221 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion46 decks296 decks
0%synergy
Access Denied
13%inclusion39 decks296 decks
13%synergy
Swallowed by Leviathan
13%inclusion39 decks296 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion39 decks296 decks
-2%synergy
Stern Lesson
13%inclusion37 decks296 decks
12%synergy
Overkill
11%inclusion32 decks296 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
9.5%inclusion28 decks296 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
9.5%inclusion28 decks296 decks
-5%synergy
Cerebral Download
9.3%inclusion21 decks227 decks
9%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.1%inclusion27 decks296 decks
-7%synergy
Spell Swindle
8.8%inclusion26 decks296 decks
8%synergy
Resculpt
8.1%inclusion24 decks296 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.1%inclusion24 decks296 decks
-11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.1%inclusion24 decks296 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.8%inclusion23 decks296 decks
-27%synergy
Swan Song
7.8%inclusion23 decks296 decks
-10%synergy
Brainstorm
7.4%inclusion22 decks296 decks
-23%synergy
Pongify
7.1%inclusion21 decks296 decks
-8%synergy
Entomb
7.1%inclusion21 decks296 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.4%inclusion19 decks296 decks
-3%synergy
Espers to Magicite
6.1%inclusion18 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Drown in the Loch
6.1%inclusion18 decks296 decks
-13%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.7%inclusion17 decks296 decks
-10%synergy
Fanatical Offering
5.1%inclusion15 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Dreams of Laguna
5.1%inclusion15 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
28%inclusion83 decks296 decks
-8%synergy
Buried Alive
23%inclusion68 decks296 decks
16%synergy
Their Name Is Death
21%inclusion61 decks296 decks
20%synergy
Haunt the Network
21%inclusion61 decks296 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion59 decks296 decks
-6%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion49 decks296 decks
-7%synergy
Singularity Rupture
16%inclusion38 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Terisiare's Devastation
13%inclusion38 decks296 decks
12%synergy
Blood Money
12%inclusion36 decks296 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion35 decks296 decks
-2%synergy
Dread Return
9.5%inclusion28 decks296 decks
3%synergy
Fabricate
9.1%inclusion27 decks296 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
8.4%inclusion25 decks296 decks
-5%synergy
Their Number Is Legion
8.1%inclusion24 decks296 decks
8%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
7.8%inclusion23 decks296 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Corruption
7.1%inclusion21 decks296 decks
7%synergy
Unmarked Grave
6.4%inclusion19 decks296 decks
3%synergy
Living Death
5.4%inclusion16 decks296 decks
1%synergy
Terror Tide
5.1%inclusion15 decks296 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
35%inclusion103 decks296 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion92 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Cloud Key
30%inclusion88 decks296 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion86 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Junker
26%inclusion77 decks296 decks
25%synergy
Cranial Plating
23%inclusion69 decks296 decks
22%synergy
Cryogen Relic
23%inclusion53 decks229 decks
22%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
21%inclusion50 decks236 decks
20%synergy
Sculpting Steel
21%inclusion61 decks296 decks
20%synergy
The Everflowing Well
20%inclusion58 decks296 decks
18%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
16%inclusion46 decks296 decks
15%synergy
The Underworld Cookbook
15%inclusion44 decks296 decks
14%synergy
Strionic Resonator
15%inclusion44 decks296 decks
11%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
14%inclusion41 decks296 decks
13%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
13%inclusion39 decks296 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion36 decks296 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion36 decks296 decks
-2%synergy
Time Sieve
11%inclusion34 decks296 decks
9%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
11%inclusion32 decks296 decks
8%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
10%inclusion31 decks296 decks
10%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
10%inclusion31 decks296 decks
10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion30 decks296 decks
6%synergy
Transmutation Font
8.8%inclusion26 decks296 decks
9%synergy
Noble's Purse
8.8%inclusion26 decks296 decks
9%synergy
Tithing Blade
8.4%inclusion25 decks296 decks
7%synergy
Unwinding Clock
8.1%inclusion24 decks296 decks
7%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
8.1%inclusion24 decks296 decks
8%synergy
The Lunar Whale
7.8%inclusion23 decks296 decks
8%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
7.4%inclusion22 decks296 decks
7%synergy
Blood Fountain
7.4%inclusion22 decks296 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
7.1%inclusion21 decks296 decks
-2%synergy
Prized Statue
7.1%inclusion21 decks296 decks
7%synergy
Essence Anchor
6.8%inclusion20 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
6.4%inclusion19 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Semblance Anvil
6.4%inclusion19 decks296 decks
6%synergy
Trading Post
6.1%inclusion18 decks296 decks
6%synergy
The Water Crystal
6.1%inclusion18 decks296 decks
-3%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
5.7%inclusion17 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
5.7%inclusion17 decks296 decks
5%synergy
The Regalia
5.7%inclusion17 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Lunatic Pandora
5.7%inclusion17 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Codex Shredder
5.4%inclusion16 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.1%inclusion15 decks296 decks
3%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
5.1%inclusion15 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
5.1%inclusion15 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Repurposing Bay
5.1%inclusion15 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
5.1%inclusion15 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
5.1%inclusion15 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
5.1%inclusion15 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Phantom Train
5.1%inclusion15 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mirrodin Besieged
43%inclusion126 decks296 decks
41%synergy
Efficient Construction
38%inclusion111 decks296 decks
37%synergy
Enhanced Surveillance
37%inclusion109 decks296 decks
33%synergy
Biotransference
24%inclusion70 decks296 decks
23%synergy
Mechanized Production
18%inclusion54 decks296 decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion35 decks296 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Scriptures
10%inclusion30 decks296 decks
9%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
8.4%inclusion25 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Disinformation Campaign
6.8%inclusion20 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Teval's Judgment
5.1%inclusion15 decks296 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
27%inclusion79 decks296 decks
25%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
9.1%inclusion24 decks264 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Treasure Vault
47%inclusion138 decks296 decks
45%synergy
Archway of Innovation
38%inclusion111 decks296 decks
35%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion87 decks296 decks
-10%synergy
Academy Ruins
27%inclusion81 decks296 decks
24%synergy
Buried Ruin
23%inclusion68 decks296 decks
20%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
22%inclusion64 decks296 decks
19%synergy
Inventors' Fair
21%inclusion62 decks296 decks
19%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
19%inclusion46 decks240 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion39 decks296 decks
-23%synergy
Fomori Vault
13%inclusion37 decks296 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion30 decks296 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.5%inclusion28 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
7.8%inclusion23 decks296 decks
-12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.8%inclusion23 decks296 decks
-5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.1%inclusion21 decks296 decks
1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
7.1%inclusion21 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.1%inclusion18 decks296 decks
-4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.7%inclusion17 decks296 decks
-22%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion256 decks296 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion254 decks296 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
64%inclusion190 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
60%inclusion178 decks296 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
45%inclusion134 decks296 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion109 decks296 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion89 decks296 decks
-2%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
29%inclusion85 decks296 decks
27%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
24%inclusion71 decks296 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion51 decks296 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
16%inclusion46 decks296 decks
9%synergy
Springleaf Drum
16%inclusion46 decks296 decks
14%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion33 decks296 decks
3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
10%inclusion31 decks296 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion29 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.4%inclusion22 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Cargo Ship
7.1%inclusion21 decks296 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
6.8%inclusion20 decks296 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.1%inclusion18 decks296 decks
3%synergy
Blitzball
5.5%inclusion16 decks293 decks
5%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.1%inclusion15 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.1%inclusion15 decks296 decks
2%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
5.1%inclusion15 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion290 decks296 decks
2%synergy
Island
98%inclusion290 decks296 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion249 decks296 decks
-4%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
76%inclusion224 decks296 decks
71%synergy
Sunken Hollow
62%inclusion184 decks296 decks
-4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
56%inclusion166 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Underground River
42%inclusion124 decks296 decks
3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
40%inclusion119 decks296 decks
0%synergy
Tainted Isle
40%inclusion118 decks296 decks
-4%synergy
Watery Grave
38%inclusion113 decks296 decks
-8%synergy
Choked Estuary
37%inclusion109 decks296 decks
-11%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
37%inclusion109 decks296 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
29%inclusion87 decks296 decks
-10%synergy
Morphic Pool
28%inclusion82 decks296 decks
-9%synergy
Power Depot
27%inclusion80 decks296 decks
26%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
26%inclusion76 decks296 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion75 decks296 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Deceit
24%inclusion72 decks296 decks
-12%synergy
Scene of the Crime
24%inclusion71 decks296 decks
23%synergy
Undercity Sewers
23%inclusion69 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion69 decks296 decks
-10%synergy
Spire of Industry
22%inclusion66 decks296 decks
20%synergy
Fetid Pools
19%inclusion55 decks296 decks
2%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
18%inclusion54 decks296 decks
-7%synergy
Sunken Ruins
17%inclusion50 decks296 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion47 decks296 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion46 decks296 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion39 decks296 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion38 decks296 decks
-10%synergy
Dismal Backwater
13%inclusion38 decks296 decks
-3%synergy
Darkslick Shores
10%inclusion30 decks296 decks
-4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
9.5%inclusion28 decks296 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.5%inclusion28 decks296 decks
-2%synergy
River of Tears
8.4%inclusion25 decks296 decks
-2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.1%inclusion24 decks296 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.8%inclusion23 decks296 decks
-20%synergy
Treno, Dark City
7.8%inclusion23 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.8%inclusion20 decks296 decks
-2%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
6.4%inclusion19 decks296 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.4%inclusion19 decks296 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.4%inclusion16 decks296 decks
-3%synergy