Golbez, Crystal Collector (Commander) - Budget 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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Lost Days
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Precision
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Joo Dee, One of Many
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Serpent's Pass
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Lo and Li, Royal Advisors
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Rook Turret
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Demonic Junker
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Seat of the Synod
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Thought Monitor
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Enhanced Surveillance
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Millikin
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Baleful Strix
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Armix, Filigree Thrasher
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Leaden Myr
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Collector's Vault
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Cryogen Relic
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Deadly Dispute
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Haunt the Network
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Filigree Attendant
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Creatures
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Foundry Inspector
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Apocalypse Demon
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Mirrorshell Crab
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Valkyrie Aerial Unit
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Emissary Escort
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Pactdoll Terror
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Riddlesmith
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Master of Etherium
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Whirler Rogue
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Diversion Unit
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Silver Myr
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Burnished Hart
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Consuming Aberration
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Death's Shadow
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Bygone Colossus
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Shambling Suit
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Triplicate Titan
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Barbed Servitor
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Shinra Reinforcements
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Looter il-Kor
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Triniform
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Unshakable Tail
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Ultimecia, Time Sorceress
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Ultimecia, Temporal Threat
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Iron Giant
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mechan Assembler
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Nanoform Sentinel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mechanozoa
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Sterling Hound
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Workshop Assistant
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Scour for Scrap
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Run Away Together
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Swallowed by Leviathan
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Overkill
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Dreams of Laguna
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Stern Lesson
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Cerebral Download
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Wizard's Retort
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Fight On!
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Syncopate
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Espers to Magicite
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Divert Disaster
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-46%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Spell Swindle
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Murder
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Unagi's Spray
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Desculpting Blast
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Dark Endurance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Unravel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Opt
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Hornswoggle
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Spellgyre
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Dig Through Time
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Ice Magic
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Eject
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Bake into a Pie
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Reality Heist
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Rebuke
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Lethal Scheme
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Tidy Conclusion
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Refute
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Disruption Protocol
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Annul
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Vayne's Treachery
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Buried Alive
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Blood Money
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Relm's Sketching
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Decode Transmissions
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Terisiare's Devastation
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Singularity Rupture
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Their Number Is Legion
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Blight Grenade
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Retrieve the Esper
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Aether Gale
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Thoughtcast
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Resentful Revelation
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Crashing Wave
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Embrace Oblivion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Rise and Shine
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Contract Killing
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Risky Shortcut
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Syphon Mind
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Evil Reawakened
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Bone Shards
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Fortuitous Find
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Resourceful Return
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Restart Sequence
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Terror Tide
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Connive // Concoct
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Embrace
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Combat Tutorial
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Encroaching Mycosynth
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Essence Anchor
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Noble's Purse
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
The Lunar Whale
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Blood Fountain
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Lunatic Pandora
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Treasure Map
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
The Everflowing Well
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Tithing Blade
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Sage's Nouliths
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Instant Ramen
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Kill-Ship
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Key to the City
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Ninja's Blades
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Forge
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Phantom Train
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Cranial Plating
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Codex Shredder
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Adventurer's Airship
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Synthesizer Labship
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Atomic Microsizer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Illvoi Light Jammer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Dubious Delicacy
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Susurian Dirgecraft
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Wurmwall Sweeper
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Tangle Tumbler
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Candlestick
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Grim Bauble
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Hellride
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Thieves' Tools
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Possession Engine
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Staff of the Death Magus
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Executioner's Capsule
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Magnifying Glass
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Elixir
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Staff of the Mind Magus
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
The Underworld Cookbook
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Rusted Relic
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Bumbleflower's Sharepot
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Disinformation Campaign
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Efficient Construction
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Mechanized Production
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Sidequest: Card Collection
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Shifting Visage
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of Whispers
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Treasure Vault
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Starforge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Archway of Innovation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
The Gold Saucer
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
-28%synergy
Arcane Signet
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
-31%synergy
Dimir Signet
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Cargo Ship
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Springleaf Drum
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Sky Diamond
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Hedron Archive
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Dimir Locket
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-19%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Cluestone
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Solar Transformer
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Blitzball
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Manalith
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Firemind Vessel
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Island
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
-21%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Sunken Hollow
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
-26%synergy
Choked Estuary
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Deceit
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Dismal Backwater
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Isle
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Treno, Dark City
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-20%synergy
Spire of Industry
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Power Depot
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Scene of the Crime
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Command Bridge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
River of Tears
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Secret Passage
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Fetid Pools
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-42%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Waterfront District
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Hidden Grotto
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Crumbling Vestige
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy