Golbez, Crystal Collector (Commander) - Expensive Core

Golbez, Crystal Collector
Rank #388
24decks
Background image for Am I The Bolas? - Promise of Retaliation
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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The Soul Stone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Vault of Whispers
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
87%synergy
Seat of the Synod
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
87%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
81%synergy
Foundry Inspector
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
77%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
76%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Thought Monitor
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Baleful Strix
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Master of Etherium
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Imotekh the Stormlord
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Deadly Dispute
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Collector's Vault
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Filigree Attendant
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Creatures
Broodstar
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Rook Turret
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Riddlesmith
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Dreadnought
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Death's Shadow
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
25%synergy
The Warring Triad
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Silver Myr
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Valkyrie Aerial Unit
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Triplicate Titan
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Leaden Myr
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Mirko, Obsessive Theorist
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Armix, Filigree Thrasher
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Scrap Trawler
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Spellskite
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Shambling Suit
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
The Reality Chip
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Basim Ibn Ishaq
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Myr Retriever
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Cityscape Leveler
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Master Transmuter
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Millikin
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Technomancer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Cryptothrall
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Necron Deathmark
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Mirrorshell Crab
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Academy Manufactor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Meteor Golem
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Shimmer Myr
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Triniform
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Frantic Search
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Desynchronization
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Access Denied
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Dark Ritual
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-22%synergy
Spell Swindle
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Overkill
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Stern Lesson
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Force of Negation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Dig Through Time
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Consider
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Cerebral Download
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Scour for Scrap
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Desculpting Blast
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Reanimate
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Their Name Is Death
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Feed the Swarm
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Haunt the Network
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Blood Money
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Buried Alive
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Terisiare's Devastation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Unmarked Grave
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Singularity Rupture
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Stock Up
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Dread Return
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Forging the Anchor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Persist
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Simulacrum Synthesizer
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Mystic Forge
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Strionic Resonator
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Cloud Key
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Unwinding Clock
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Sculpting Steel
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Cryogen Relic
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
The Underworld Cookbook
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Demonic Junker
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
The Everflowing Well
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Time Sieve
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Trading Post
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Cranial Plating
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Forge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Crawlspace
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Altar of Dementia
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Imposter Mech
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Tithing Blade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Grim Bauble
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Stone of Erech
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mephitic Draught
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Prized Statue
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Enhanced Surveillance
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Black Market Connections
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Efficient Construction
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Biotransference
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Mechanized Production
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Revel in Riches
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Scriptures
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Tortured Existence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Disinformation Campaign
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Teval's Judgment
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Treasure Vault
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
53%inclusion10 decks19 decks
51%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Inventors' Fair
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Academy Ruins
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Archway of Innovation
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Fomori Vault
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
High Market
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
The Black Gate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Dimir Signet
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Morphic Pool
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Watery Grave
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Underground Sea
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Polluted Delta
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Undercity Sewers
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Underground River
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-33%synergy
Tainted Isle
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Power Depot
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Scene of the Crime
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Sunken Ruins
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Darkslick Shores
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Fetid Pools
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Choked Estuary
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-36%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Deceit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-29%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy