Golbez, Crystal Collector (Commander) - Optimized Artifacts

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
The Soul Stone
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Villainous Wrath
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Vault of Whispers
94%inclusion62 decks66 decks
90%synergy
Seat of the Synod
91%inclusion60 decks66 decks
87%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
77%inclusion51 decks66 decks
74%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
74%inclusion49 decks66 decks
72%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
74%inclusion49 decks66 decks
72%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
74%inclusion49 decks66 decks
71%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
76%inclusion50 decks66 decks
70%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
76%inclusion50 decks66 decks
66%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
67%inclusion44 decks66 decks
65%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
67%inclusion44 decks66 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Foundry Inspector
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
56%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Baleful Strix
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
49%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
47%synergy
Mystic Remora
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Deadly Rollick
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Thought Monitor
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
45%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Swan Song
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Rhystic Study
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Demonic Tutor
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
24%synergy
The One Ring
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Chrome Mox
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Tomb
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Mana Vault
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Creatures
Hullbreaker Horror
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Imotekh the Stormlord
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Master of Etherium
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Rook Turret
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
31%synergy
The Reality Chip
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Ornithopter
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Riddlesmith
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Scrap Trawler
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Broodstar
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Death's Shadow
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
24%synergy
The Warring Triad
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Myr Retriever
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Spellskite
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Displacer Kitten
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Mirko, Obsessive Theorist
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Memnite
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Dreadnought
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Filigree Attendant
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Unshakable Tail
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Master Transmuter
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Academy Manufactor
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Silver Myr
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Armix, Filigree Thrasher
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Leaden Myr
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Pactdoll Terror
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Millikin
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Necron Deathmark
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Triplicate Titan
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Entomb
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Force of Will
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
-29%synergy
Desynchronization
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Mystical Tutor
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Flusterstorm
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Whir of Invention
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Frantic Search
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Consultation
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Force of Negation
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Ritual
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Mental Misstep
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Chain of Vapor
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Scour for Scrap
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Pact
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Retract
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Culling the Weak
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Drown in the Loch
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-13%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Snuff Out
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Negate
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-26%synergy
Intuition
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Denial
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Brain Freeze
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Banishing Knack
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Fabricate
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Thoughtcast
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Buried Alive
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Victimize
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Seal
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-23%synergy
Their Name Is Death
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Unmarked Grave
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Haunt the Network
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Singularity Rupture
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Terisiare's Devastation
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Dread Return
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Blood Money
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Time Sieve
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
39%synergy
Cloud Key
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Bauble
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Collector's Vault
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Manifold Key
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Unwinding Clock
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Repurposing Bay
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Defense Grid
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Sculpting Steel
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Voltaic Key
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Cranial Plating
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Semblance Anvil
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-12%synergy
Imposter Mech
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Junker
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Codex Shredder
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Scroll Rack
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Transmutation Font
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Cryogen Relic
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
The Underworld Cookbook
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Helm of Awakening
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
The Water Crystal
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Biotransference
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Efficient Construction
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Enhanced Surveillance
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Necropotence
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Mechanized Production
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Tortured Existence
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Copy Artifact
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Necromancy
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Teval's Judgment
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
53%synergy
Academy Ruins
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
49%synergy
Urza's Saga
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
46%synergy
Treasure Vault
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Fomori Vault
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Archway of Innovation
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Buried Ruin
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
-15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
-12%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
High Market
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Strip Mine
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
City of Traitors
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
The Gold Saucer
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion63 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion59 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion44 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
50%synergy
Lotus Petal
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Mox Opal
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
46%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Dimir Signet
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
-29%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Paradise Mantle
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Mox Diamond
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Grim Monolith
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
95%inclusion63 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Island
95%inclusion63 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion57 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Watery Grave
82%inclusion54 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Polluted Delta
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Morphic Pool
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
45%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Underground River
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Undercity Sewers
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Sunken Hollow
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
-28%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Spire of Industry
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Underground Sea
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Choked Estuary
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
-21%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Isle
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-23%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-19%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Sunken Ruins
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Fetid Pools
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-23%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-31%synergy
Power Depot
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Darkslick Shores
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Scene of the Crime
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-1%synergy