Golbez, Crystal Collector (Commander) - Expensive 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?
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Vault of Whispers
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
96%synergy
Seat of the Synod
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
96%synergy
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
84%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
82%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
82%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
80%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
78%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
74%synergy
Defense Grid
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Time Sieve
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Deadly Rollick
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
64%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
57%synergy
Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Flusterstorm
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Swan Song
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Reanimate
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
51%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
96%synergy
Mana Vault
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
95%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
93%synergy
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
75%synergy
Grim Monolith
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
82%synergy
The One Ring
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
76%synergy
Ancient Tomb
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
74%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Force of Will
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
55%synergy
Creatures
Baleful Strix
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
The Reality Chip
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Ornithopter
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Memnite
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
The Warring Triad
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Displacer Kitten
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Unshakable Tail
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Boggart Trawler
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Dreadnought
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Shield Sphere
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Master of Etherium
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Foundry Inspector
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dimir Spybug
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Broodstar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Spellseeker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Walking Ballista
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Spyglass Siren
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Silver Myr
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Void Winnower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Basim Ibn Ishaq
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mirran Spy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Filigree Attendant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Whispering Snitch
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mockingbird
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Vampiric Tutor
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Mental Misstep
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Chain of Vapor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Force of Negation
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Pact of Negation
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Tainted Pact
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Entomb
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Brain Freeze
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Cabal Ritual
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Culling the Weak
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Strix Serenade
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Demonic Consultation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Whir of Invention
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Retract
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Snuff Out
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-14%synergy
Spell Snare
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Intuition
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Resculpt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Filter Out
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Hurkyl's Recall
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sorceries
Dread Return
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Windfall
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Imperial Seal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Victimize
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Displacement Wave
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Fabricate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Feed the Swarm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-20%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Counsel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Buried Alive
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Transmute Artifact
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Uthros Research Craft
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Urza's Bauble
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Manifold Key
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Sculpting Steel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Forge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Imposter Mech
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Voltaic Key
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Unwinding Clock
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blasting Station
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vexing Bauble
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Veilstone Amulet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Scroll Rack
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Spellbook
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mindcrank
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
Isochron Scepter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Collector's Vault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Enchantments
Mirrodin Besieged
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Necropotence
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Enhanced Surveillance
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Dance of the Dead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Mechanized Production
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Efficient Construction
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Necromancy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Mirrormade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Copy Artifact
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Gossip's Talent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Revel in Riches
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Urza's Saga
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Academy Ruins
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
City of Traitors
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Vault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Fomori Vault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Emergence Zone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Strip Mine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Lotus Petal
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
92%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
96%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
77%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Paradise Mantle
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Basalt Monolith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Dimir Signet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-45%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
87%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
91%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
69%synergy
Flooded Strand
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
91%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
54%synergy
Misty Rainforest
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
74%synergy
Swamp
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-13%synergy
Island
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-13%synergy
Morphic Pool
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
78%synergy
Undercity Sewers
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Underground River
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Mana Confluence
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Boggart Trawler
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-18%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
10%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Conduit Pylons
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Hidden Grotto
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Scene of the Crime
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sunken Ruins
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy