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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Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
2.0%inclusion3 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Superior Spider-Man
2.0%inclusion2 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
2.0%inclusion2 decks100 decks
1%synergy
Sinister Hideout
2.0%inclusion2 decks100 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
84%inclusion207 decks245 decks
80%synergy
Vault of Whispers
82%inclusion201 decks245 decks
78%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
74%inclusion181 decks245 decks
71%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
67%inclusion164 decks245 decks
65%synergy
Thought Monitor
65%inclusion160 decks245 decks
63%synergy
Foundry Inspector
65%inclusion159 decks245 decks
62%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
64%inclusion158 decks245 decks
62%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
66%inclusion161 decks245 decks
60%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
63%inclusion154 decks245 decks
59%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
60%inclusion146 decks245 decks
58%synergy
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Baleful Strix
66%inclusion162 decks245 decks
44%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
55%inclusion135 decks245 decks
43%synergy
Master of Etherium
54%inclusion133 decks245 decks
53%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
53%inclusion130 decks245 decks
52%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
49%inclusion121 decks245 decks
47%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
48%inclusion117 decks245 decks
46%synergy
Rook Turret
47%inclusion116 decks245 decks
45%synergy
Filigree Attendant
45%inclusion111 decks245 decks
45%synergy
Collector's Vault
45%inclusion111 decks245 decks
44%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
44%inclusion108 decks245 decks
42%synergy
Creatures
Ornithopter of Paradise
42%inclusion104 decks245 decks
38%synergy
Imotekh the Stormlord
42%inclusion102 decks245 decks
41%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
41%inclusion100 decks245 decks
38%synergy
Broodstar
38%inclusion93 decks245 decks
37%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
36%inclusion88 decks245 decks
35%synergy
Armix, Filigree Thrasher
35%inclusion86 decks245 decks
34%synergy
The Warring Triad
32%inclusion79 decks245 decks
30%synergy
Triplicate Titan
32%inclusion78 decks245 decks
31%synergy
Death's Shadow
31%inclusion77 decks245 decks
31%synergy
Riddlesmith
31%inclusion75 decks245 decks
30%synergy
Silver Myr
30%inclusion73 decks245 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
28%inclusion69 decks245 decks
18%synergy
Leaden Myr
27%inclusion66 decks245 decks
25%synergy
Shambling Suit
25%inclusion62 decks245 decks
25%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
25%inclusion62 decks245 decks
22%synergy
Valkyrie Aerial Unit
24%inclusion60 decks245 decks
24%synergy
Mirko, Obsessive Theorist
24%inclusion59 decks245 decks
23%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
24%inclusion59 decks245 decks
23%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
24%inclusion58 decks245 decks
22%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
23%inclusion57 decks245 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Triniform
23%inclusion56 decks245 decks
22%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
22%inclusion54 decks245 decks
21%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
22%inclusion53 decks245 decks
20%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
20%inclusion50 decks245 decks
19%synergy
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
20%inclusion49 decks245 decks
20%synergy
Unshakable Tail
20%inclusion48 decks245 decks
16%synergy
Mirrorshell Crab
20%inclusion48 decks245 decks
19%synergy
Necron Deathmark
18%inclusion45 decks245 decks
18%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
18%inclusion45 decks245 decks
17%synergy
Millikin
18%inclusion44 decks245 decks
15%synergy
Myr Retriever
17%inclusion41 decks245 decks
16%synergy
Academy Manufactor
17%inclusion41 decks245 decks
15%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
16%inclusion40 decks245 decks
15%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
16%inclusion39 decks245 decks
15%synergy
Ornithopter
15%inclusion36 decks245 decks
3%synergy
Scrap Trawler
14%inclusion35 decks245 decks
13%synergy
Master Transmuter
14%inclusion35 decks245 decks
14%synergy
Pactdoll Terror
14%inclusion35 decks245 decks
13%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
13%inclusion33 decks245 decks
13%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
13%inclusion33 decks245 decks
13%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
13%inclusion33 decks245 decks
13%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
12%inclusion30 decks245 decks
12%synergy
The Reality Chip
12%inclusion29 decks245 decks
9%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
11%inclusion28 decks245 decks
10%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
11%inclusion20 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Meteor Golem
11%inclusion27 decks245 decks
10%synergy
Spellskite
11%inclusion27 decks245 decks
4%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Anrakyr the Traveller
11%inclusion26 decks245 decks
10%synergy
Consuming Aberration
10%inclusion25 decks245 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
41%inclusion100 decks245 decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion97 decks245 decks
-16%synergy
Frantic Search
29%inclusion71 decks245 decks
10%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
29%inclusion71 decks245 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion69 decks245 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion69 decks245 decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
24%inclusion59 decks245 decks
8%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion54 decks245 decks
-10%synergy
Desynchronization
21%inclusion52 decks245 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion41 decks245 decks
1%synergy
Scour for Scrap
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion36 decks245 decks
-1%synergy
Access Denied
14%inclusion34 decks245 decks
13%synergy
Stern Lesson
13%inclusion32 decks245 decks
13%synergy
Swallowed by Leviathan
13%inclusion31 decks245 decks
11%synergy
Overkill
12%inclusion30 decks245 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion25 decks245 decks
-4%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion24 decks245 decks
-25%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.4%inclusion23 decks245 decks
-7%synergy
Aetherize
9.4%inclusion23 decks245 decks
-1%synergy
Cerebral Download
8.7%inclusion15 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.2%inclusion20 decks245 decks
-11%synergy
Brainstorm
8.2%inclusion20 decks245 decks
-23%synergy
Spell Swindle
8.2%inclusion20 decks245 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.2%inclusion20 decks245 decks
-3%synergy
Pongify
7.8%inclusion19 decks245 decks
-7%synergy
Resculpt
7.8%inclusion19 decks245 decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
7.8%inclusion19 decks245 decks
-10%synergy
Entomb
7.3%inclusion18 decks245 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.3%inclusion18 decks245 decks
-2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.1%inclusion15 decks245 decks
-10%synergy
Divert Disaster
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Drown in the Loch
5.3%inclusion13 decks245 decks
-14%synergy
Espers to Magicite
5.3%inclusion13 decks245 decks
5%synergy
Desculpting Blast
5.2%inclusion9 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
44%inclusion107 decks245 decks
42%synergy
Feed the Swarm
27%inclusion66 decks245 decks
-10%synergy
Haunt the Network
21%inclusion51 decks245 decks
20%synergy
Buried Alive
20%inclusion50 decks245 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion50 decks245 decks
-6%synergy
Their Name Is Death
20%inclusion48 decks245 decks
19%synergy
Reanimate
18%inclusion44 decks245 decks
-5%synergy
Terisiare's Devastation
14%inclusion35 decks245 decks
14%synergy
Singularity Rupture
14%inclusion26 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion30 decks245 decks
-2%synergy
Blood Money
12%inclusion29 decks245 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
9.4%inclusion23 decks245 decks
-4%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
9.4%inclusion23 decks245 decks
8%synergy
Dread Return
8.6%inclusion21 decks245 decks
2%synergy
Fabricate
8.6%inclusion21 decks245 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Corruption
7.8%inclusion19 decks245 decks
7%synergy
Their Number Is Legion
7.8%inclusion19 decks245 decks
7%synergy
Unmarked Grave
5.3%inclusion13 decks245 decks
2%synergy
Terror Tide
5.3%inclusion13 decks245 decks
4%synergy
Living Death
5.3%inclusion13 decks245 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
37%inclusion90 decks245 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion78 decks245 decks
5%synergy
Cloud Key
31%inclusion76 decks245 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion73 decks245 decks
5%synergy
Cranial Plating
26%inclusion64 decks245 decks
24%synergy
Demonic Junker
26%inclusion63 decks245 decks
25%synergy
Cryogen Relic
23%inclusion40 decks175 decks
22%synergy
The Everflowing Well
22%inclusion55 decks245 decks
21%synergy
Sculpting Steel
22%inclusion55 decks245 decks
21%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
20%inclusion36 decks182 decks
18%synergy
Strionic Resonator
19%inclusion46 decks245 decks
15%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
17%inclusion41 decks245 decks
16%synergy
The Underworld Cookbook
15%inclusion37 decks245 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion36 decks245 decks
0%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
14%inclusion34 decks245 decks
13%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
13%inclusion33 decks245 decks
13%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
13%inclusion31 decks245 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion30 decks245 decks
3%synergy
Time Sieve
12%inclusion29 decks245 decks
10%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
11%inclusion28 decks245 decks
11%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
11%inclusion26 decks245 decks
7%synergy
Transmutation Font
9.4%inclusion23 decks245 decks
9%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
8.6%inclusion21 decks245 decks
8%synergy
Tithing Blade
8.2%inclusion20 decks245 decks
7%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
7.8%inclusion19 decks245 decks
8%synergy
Unwinding Clock
7.3%inclusion18 decks245 decks
6%synergy
The Water Crystal
7.3%inclusion18 decks245 decks
-1%synergy
Trading Post
7.3%inclusion18 decks245 decks
7%synergy
The Lunar Whale
6.9%inclusion17 decks245 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
6.9%inclusion17 decks245 decks
-2%synergy
Prized Statue
6.5%inclusion16 decks245 decks
6%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.5%inclusion16 decks245 decks
5%synergy
Essence Anchor
6.5%inclusion16 decks245 decks
5%synergy
Noble's Purse
6.5%inclusion16 decks245 decks
6%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
6.5%inclusion16 decks245 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.1%inclusion15 decks245 decks
4%synergy
The Regalia
6.1%inclusion15 decks245 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
5.7%inclusion14 decks245 decks
5%synergy
Blood Fountain
5.7%inclusion14 decks245 decks
6%synergy
Lunatic Pandora
5.7%inclusion14 decks245 decks
5%synergy
Semblance Anvil
5.7%inclusion14 decks245 decks
5%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
5.3%inclusion13 decks245 decks
4%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
5.3%inclusion13 decks245 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
5.3%inclusion13 decks245 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mirrodin Besieged
43%inclusion106 decks245 decks
42%synergy
Efficient Construction
39%inclusion95 decks245 decks
38%synergy
Enhanced Surveillance
37%inclusion91 decks245 decks
34%synergy
Biotransference
24%inclusion59 decks245 decks
23%synergy
Mechanized Production
18%inclusion44 decks245 decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion35 decks245 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Scriptures
10%inclusion25 decks245 decks
9%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
10%inclusion25 decks245 decks
7%synergy
Disinformation Campaign
6.1%inclusion15 decks245 decks
5%synergy
Artificer Class
5.7%inclusion14 decks245 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
27%inclusion65 decks245 decks
25%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
9.5%inclusion20 decks211 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Treasure Vault
47%inclusion116 decks245 decks
46%synergy
Archway of Innovation
39%inclusion96 decks245 decks
37%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion75 decks245 decks
-8%synergy
Academy Ruins
29%inclusion70 decks245 decks
25%synergy
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion58 decks245 decks
21%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
24%inclusion58 decks245 decks
21%synergy
Inventors' Fair
20%inclusion48 decks245 decks
18%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
17%inclusion32 decks186 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion33 decks245 decks
-23%synergy
Fomori Vault
13%inclusion33 decks245 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion26 decks245 decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.4%inclusion23 decks245 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.4%inclusion23 decks245 decks
-4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
8.6%inclusion21 decks245 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.6%inclusion21 decks245 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion16 decks245 decks
-3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.5%inclusion16 decks245 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.1%inclusion15 decks245 decks
-22%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion212 decks245 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion210 decks245 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
63%inclusion155 decks245 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Signet
61%inclusion150 decks245 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
47%inclusion114 decks245 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion87 decks245 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
31%inclusion77 decks245 decks
30%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion72 decks245 decks
-3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
24%inclusion58 decks245 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion43 decks245 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
17%inclusion41 decks245 decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion32 decks245 decks
12%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion28 decks245 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion28 decks245 decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
10%inclusion25 decks245 decks
2%synergy
Hedron Archive
8.6%inclusion21 decks245 decks
7%synergy
Cargo Ship
7.8%inclusion19 decks245 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
7.3%inclusion18 decks245 decks
3%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.7%inclusion14 decks245 decks
5%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
5.7%inclusion14 decks245 decks
5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.3%inclusion13 decks245 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.3%inclusion13 decks245 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion239 decks245 decks
1%synergy
Island
98%inclusion239 decks245 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion210 decks245 decks
-2%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
76%inclusion186 decks245 decks
71%synergy
Sunken Hollow
65%inclusion160 decks245 decks
-1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
58%inclusion142 decks245 decks
6%synergy
Underground River
41%inclusion101 decks245 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Isle
41%inclusion100 decks245 decks
-3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
40%inclusion98 decks245 decks
0%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
38%inclusion92 decks245 decks
-2%synergy
Watery Grave
37%inclusion91 decks245 decks
-9%synergy
Choked Estuary
37%inclusion90 decks245 decks
-12%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
31%inclusion77 decks245 decks
-9%synergy
Morphic Pool
29%inclusion72 decks245 decks
-8%synergy
Power Depot
26%inclusion64 decks245 decks
26%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
26%inclusion64 decks245 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion64 decks245 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Deceit
25%inclusion62 decks245 decks
-12%synergy
Spire of Industry
24%inclusion59 decks245 decks
22%synergy
Undercity Sewers
24%inclusion58 decks245 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion57 decks245 decks
-10%synergy
Scene of the Crime
20%inclusion50 decks245 decks
20%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
20%inclusion48 decks245 decks
-6%synergy
Fetid Pools
18%inclusion43 decks245 decks
1%synergy
Sunken Ruins
17%inclusion42 decks245 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion41 decks245 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion41 decks245 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion36 decks245 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion35 decks245 decks
-9%synergy
Dismal Backwater
13%inclusion33 decks245 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion27 decks245 decks
0%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
9.4%inclusion23 decks245 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.0%inclusion22 decks245 decks
-19%synergy
Treno, Dark City
8.6%inclusion21 decks245 decks
6%synergy
Darkslick Shores
8.2%inclusion20 decks245 decks
-6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.2%inclusion20 decks245 decks
-3%synergy
River of Tears
8.2%inclusion20 decks245 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.3%inclusion18 decks245 decks
-2%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
6.9%inclusion17 decks245 decks
0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.5%inclusion16 decks245 decks
-2%synergy
Underground Sea
6.1%inclusion15 decks245 decks
-7%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.7%inclusion14 decks245 decks
-2%synergy