Golbez, Crystal Collector (Commander) - Optimized

Golbez, Crystal Collector
Rank #328
205decks
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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Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
21%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Agna Qel'a
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
4.9%inclusion3 decks61 decks
3%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
3.7%inclusion2 decks54 decks
2%synergy
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Seat of the Synod
93%inclusion190 decks205 decks
88%synergy
Vault of Whispers
92%inclusion189 decks205 decks
88%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
76%inclusion156 decks205 decks
73%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
77%inclusion157 decks205 decks
73%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
70%inclusion143 decks205 decks
67%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
72%inclusion147 decks205 decks
66%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
67%inclusion137 decks205 decks
64%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
65%inclusion134 decks205 decks
64%synergy
Foundry Inspector
60%inclusion122 decks205 decks
57%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
59%inclusion121 decks205 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Sensei's Divining Top
66%inclusion135 decks205 decks
57%synergy
Baleful Strix
56%inclusion115 decks205 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
56%inclusion114 decks205 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
49%inclusion100 decks205 decks
39%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
47%inclusion96 decks205 decks
45%synergy
Reanimate
44%inclusion91 decks205 decks
21%synergy
Deadly Rollick
43%inclusion89 decks205 decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion89 decks205 decks
25%synergy
Dark Ritual
43%inclusion88 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Thought Monitor
43%inclusion88 decks205 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
54%inclusion110 decks205 decks
35%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
53%inclusion109 decks205 decks
47%synergy
The One Ring
47%inclusion97 decks205 decks
40%synergy
Rhystic Study
46%inclusion95 decks205 decks
22%synergy
Demonic Tutor
45%inclusion92 decks205 decks
25%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
44%inclusion91 decks205 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
42%inclusion87 decks205 decks
34%synergy
Chrome Mox
40%inclusion81 decks205 decks
33%synergy
Mana Vault
39%inclusion80 decks205 decks
34%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
39%inclusion79 decks205 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Hullbreaker Horror
40%inclusion83 decks205 decks
25%synergy
Master of Etherium
37%inclusion76 decks205 decks
36%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
36%inclusion73 decks205 decks
34%synergy
Imotekh the Stormlord
34%inclusion69 decks205 decks
33%synergy
Riddlesmith
34%inclusion69 decks205 decks
33%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
32%inclusion66 decks205 decks
28%synergy
Ornithopter
31%inclusion63 decks205 decks
19%synergy
The Reality Chip
30%inclusion62 decks205 decks
27%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
30%inclusion62 decks205 decks
28%synergy
Rook Turret
27%inclusion56 decks205 decks
25%synergy
Broodstar
26%inclusion54 decks205 decks
25%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
26%inclusion53 decks205 decks
22%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
25%inclusion52 decks205 decks
24%synergy
Death's Shadow
25%inclusion52 decks205 decks
25%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
25%inclusion51 decks205 decks
17%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
24%inclusion49 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
24%inclusion35 decks148 decks
23%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
23%inclusion48 decks205 decks
23%synergy
Spellskite
23%inclusion48 decks205 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
23%inclusion47 decks205 decks
22%synergy
Scrap Trawler
22%inclusion46 decks205 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Dreadnought
22%inclusion46 decks205 decks
22%synergy
Myr Retriever
22%inclusion46 decks205 decks
21%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
22%inclusion45 decks205 decks
21%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
21%inclusion43 decks205 decks
18%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
20%inclusion42 decks205 decks
19%synergy
Filigree Attendant
19%inclusion39 decks205 decks
18%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion35 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Memnite
17%inclusion35 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
17%inclusion35 decks205 decks
16%synergy
The Warring Triad
17%inclusion35 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Academy Manufactor
16%inclusion33 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Silver Myr
16%inclusion33 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Master Transmuter
16%inclusion32 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
15%inclusion31 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Mirko, Obsessive Theorist
15%inclusion31 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Armix, Filigree Thrasher
15%inclusion30 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
14%inclusion29 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Leaden Myr
14%inclusion28 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
14%inclusion28 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Unshakable Tail
13%inclusion26 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Walking Ballista
12%inclusion25 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Displacer Kitten
12%inclusion24 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Roaming Throne
11%inclusion23 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
10%inclusion21 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
10%inclusion20 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Necron Deathmark
10%inclusion20 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Triplicate Titan
10%inclusion20 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
9.3%inclusion19 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
9.3%inclusion19 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion77 decks205 decks
22%synergy
Entomb
36%inclusion74 decks205 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion74 decks205 decks
-20%synergy
Force of Will
31%inclusion63 decks205 decks
20%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion61 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Frantic Search
23%inclusion48 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion47 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
23%inclusion47 decks205 decks
22%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion45 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
22%inclusion45 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion43 decks205 decks
-5%synergy
Desynchronization
20%inclusion41 decks205 decks
18%synergy
Whir of Invention
19%inclusion39 decks205 decks
18%synergy
Flusterstorm
19%inclusion38 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Consultation
18%inclusion37 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
17%inclusion35 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion35 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion34 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
16%inclusion33 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
15%inclusion31 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Mental Misstep
14%inclusion29 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
12%inclusion25 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
12%inclusion25 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Pact
11%inclusion22 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion21 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion21 decks205 decks
-20%synergy
Scour for Scrap
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
9.3%inclusion19 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.8%inclusion18 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.3%inclusion17 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Retract
8.3%inclusion17 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Negate
7.8%inclusion16 decks205 decks
-25%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Culling the Weak
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
-8%synergy
Retraction Helix
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Banishing Knack
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Hurkyl's Recall
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
-8%synergy
Brain Freeze
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
-5%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
30%inclusion61 decks205 decks
27%synergy
Toxic Deluge
29%inclusion60 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Thoughtcast
25%inclusion52 decks205 decks
23%synergy
Buried Alive
23%inclusion47 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Feed the Swarm
19%inclusion39 decks205 decks
-17%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
19%inclusion39 decks205 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion35 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Dread Return
15%inclusion31 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
14%inclusion29 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion28 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
11%inclusion23 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Their Name Is Death
10%inclusion21 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Unmarked Grave
8.8%inclusion18 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
7.8%inclusion16 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Haunt the Network
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
-7%synergy
Singularity Rupture
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
-5%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Transmute Artifact
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
40%inclusion83 decks205 decks
39%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
40%inclusion81 decks205 decks
38%synergy
Time Sieve
36%inclusion74 decks205 decks
34%synergy
Cloud Key
36%inclusion73 decks205 decks
34%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
34%inclusion69 decks205 decks
33%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
31%inclusion63 decks205 decks
30%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
30%inclusion45 decks151 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion56 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
23%inclusion47 decks205 decks
19%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
23%inclusion47 decks205 decks
22%synergy
Collector's Vault
20%inclusion41 decks205 decks
18%synergy
Unwinding Clock
20%inclusion40 decks205 decks
19%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
18%inclusion36 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Bauble
17%inclusion34 decks205 decks
16%synergy
Sculpting Steel
17%inclusion34 decks205 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion31 decks205 decks
-9%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
13%inclusion27 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Repurposing Bay
13%inclusion27 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Imposter Mech
12%inclusion24 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
11%inclusion23 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion23 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Manifold Key
11%inclusion23 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Codex Shredder
11%inclusion23 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Cryogen Relic
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
10%inclusion21 decks205 decks
8%synergy
The Underworld Cookbook
10%inclusion21 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Junker
10%inclusion21 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion21 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
10%inclusion20 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
10%inclusion20 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Defense Grid
10%inclusion20 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Voltaic Key
8.8%inclusion18 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
8.8%inclusion18 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
8.8%inclusion18 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Welding Jar
8.3%inclusion17 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Semblance Anvil
7.8%inclusion16 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Cranial Plating
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
6%synergy
The Everflowing Well
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Prized Statue
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
-8%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Scroll Rack
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
37%inclusion76 decks205 decks
21%synergy
Enhanced Surveillance
21%inclusion44 decks205 decks
18%synergy
Biotransference
20%inclusion41 decks205 decks
19%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
18%inclusion36 decks205 decks
16%synergy
Efficient Construction
17%inclusion34 decks205 decks
16%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion32 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion25 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
12%inclusion24 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Mechanized Production
10%inclusion21 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Necromancy
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Tortured Existence
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
33%inclusion67 decks205 decks
31%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
25%inclusion44 decks174 decks
24%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
14%inclusion28 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion102 decks205 decks
44%synergy
Academy Ruins
47%inclusion97 decks205 decks
44%synergy
Treasure Vault
44%inclusion90 decks205 decks
42%synergy
Inventors' Fair
43%inclusion89 decks205 decks
42%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion79 decks205 decks
20%synergy
Archway of Innovation
36%inclusion74 decks205 decks
34%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
36%inclusion55 decks154 decks
34%synergy
Fomori Vault
31%inclusion63 decks205 decks
30%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion50 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
21%inclusion44 decks205 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion41 decks205 decks
-19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion40 decks205 decks
-17%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
17%inclusion35 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion32 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
14%inclusion29 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
9.3%inclusion19 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
9.3%inclusion19 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.8%inclusion18 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
-11%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
-5%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion199 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion186 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
74%inclusion151 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Mox Amber
54%inclusion110 decks205 decks
48%synergy
Mox Opal
52%inclusion107 decks205 decks
48%synergy
Lotus Petal
49%inclusion100 decks205 decks
41%synergy
Dimir Signet
45%inclusion93 decks205 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion76 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
33%inclusion67 decks205 decks
31%synergy
Springleaf Drum
32%inclusion66 decks205 decks
31%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion53 decks205 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion49 decks205 decks
-6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
22%inclusion45 decks205 decks
21%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
20%inclusion41 decks205 decks
18%synergy
Mox Diamond
20%inclusion40 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Paradise Mantle
18%inclusion37 decks205 decks
18%synergy
Grim Monolith
18%inclusion37 decks205 decks
17%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion29 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
12%inclusion25 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Thran Dynamo
12%inclusion24 decks205 decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
-11%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Star
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
95%inclusion195 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Island
95%inclusion195 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion176 decks205 decks
-2%synergy
Watery Grave
83%inclusion171 decks205 decks
37%synergy
Polluted Delta
65%inclusion134 decks205 decks
34%synergy
Underground River
56%inclusion115 decks205 decks
17%synergy
Morphic Pool
56%inclusion115 decks205 decks
19%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
55%inclusion112 decks205 decks
50%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
50%inclusion103 decks205 decks
-2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
50%inclusion103 decks205 decks
30%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
44%inclusion90 decks205 decks
21%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
41%inclusion84 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Sunken Hollow
40%inclusion82 decks205 decks
-26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion77 decks205 decks
22%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
29%inclusion60 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
29%inclusion59 decks205 decks
27%synergy
Underground Sea
27%inclusion56 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Sunken Ruins
27%inclusion55 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion51 decks205 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion51 decks205 decks
-8%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion50 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Tainted Isle
24%inclusion49 decks205 decks
-20%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion47 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
22%inclusion46 decks205 decks
-18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion43 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion41 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion38 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion37 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Darkslick Shores
17%inclusion35 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Power Depot
17%inclusion34 decks205 decks
16%synergy
Choked Estuary
16%inclusion32 decks205 decks
-32%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
16%inclusion32 decks205 decks
10%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
15%inclusion31 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Deceit
14%inclusion29 decks205 decks
-22%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion28 decks205 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion25 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
11%inclusion23 decks205 decks
-28%synergy
Fetid Pools
10%inclusion21 decks205 decks
-6%synergy
Scene of the Crime
8.8%inclusion18 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion17 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion17 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
River of Tears
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
-5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
-2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
-5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
-4%synergy