Golbez, Crystal Collector (Commander) - Expensive Reanimator

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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
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Vault of Whispers
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
88%synergy
Seat of the Synod
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
88%synergy
Urza's Saga
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
87%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
79%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
75%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
75%synergy
Swan Song
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
74%synergy
Reanimate
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
69%synergy
Mystic Remora
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
69%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
55%synergy
Rhystic Study
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
60%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
58%synergy
Mental Misstep
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
64%synergy
Tainted Pact
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
64%synergy
Force of Will
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
58%synergy
Demonic Consultation
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
62%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
54%synergy
Pact of Negation
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
64%synergy
Deadly Rollick
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Mox Diamond
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
80%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
67%synergy
Demonic Tutor
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
64%synergy
Mana Vault
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
72%synergy
Imperial Seal
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
71%synergy
Chrome Mox
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
70%synergy
The One Ring
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
70%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
68%synergy
Ancient Tomb
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
68%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
63%synergy
Creatures
Etherium Sculptor
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
59%synergy
The Reality Chip
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Displacer Kitten
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Ornithopter
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Memnite
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Foundry Inspector
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Death's Shadow
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Boggart Trawler
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Dreadnought
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Mockingbird
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Shield Sphere
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Riddlesmith
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Mirko, Obsessive Theorist
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Master of Etherium
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Baleful Strix
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Unshakable Tail
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Imotekh the Stormlord
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Spellseeker
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Walking Ballista
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Void Winnower
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Thought Monitor
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Warren Soultrader
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Myr Retriever
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Narcomoeba
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Millikin
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
The Warring Triad
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Thopter Assembly
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Entomb
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Dark Ritual
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Flusterstorm
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
55%synergy
Sink into Stupor
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Cabal Ritual
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
49%synergy
Culling the Weak
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Mystical Tutor
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Chain of Vapor
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Force of Negation
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Retraction Helix
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Deadly Dispute
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Scour for Scrap
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-17%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-16%synergy
Intuition
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Dispel
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Banishing Knack
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Daze
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Strix Serenade
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Resculpt
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-10%synergy
Counterspell
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-41%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Dismember
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Whir of Invention
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Fatal Push
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Retract
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Renegade's Getaway
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Defabricate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Countersquall
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Forbid
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Retrieval
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Darkness
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Ad Nauseam
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Shallow Grave
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Wash Away
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Rain of Filth
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Yawgmoth's Will
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
60%synergy
Transmute Artifact
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Diabolic Intent
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Displacement Wave
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Dread Return
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Buried Alive
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Unmarked Grave
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Fabricate
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Lórien Revealed
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Thoughtcast
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Reshape
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Unearth
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Counsel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-18%synergy
Argivian Restoration
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Exhume
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
60%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
49%synergy
Manifold Key
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Defense Grid
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Time Sieve
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Urza's Bauble
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Voltaic Key
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Unwinding Clock
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Vexing Bauble
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Imposter Mech
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Cloud Key
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Grim Bauble
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Prized Statue
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Forge
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lithoform Engine
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Repurposing Bay
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Blasting Station
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Clock of Omens
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Trading Post
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Golem's Heart
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sculpting Steel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Yggdrasil, Rebirth Engine
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Tithing Blade
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Forge
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Pithing Needle
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Glasses of Urza
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Mindcrank
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-17%synergy
Essence Anchor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Codex Shredder
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Helm of Awakening
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Aether Vial
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Lunatic Pandora
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Mirrodin Besieged
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Animate Dead
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Biotransference
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Necromancy
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Teval's Judgment
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Mirrormade
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Copy Artifact
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Necropotence
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Dance of the Dead
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Unable to Scream
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Clan Crafter
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Gossip's Talent
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Witness Protection
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
35%synergy
City of Traitors
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Academy Ruins
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Buried Ruin
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Vault
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Fomori Vault
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Inventors' Fair
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-31%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-10%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Rivendell
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Vesuva
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Tolaria West
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Archway of Innovation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-28%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
96%synergy
Lotus Petal
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
84%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
78%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Grim Monolith
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
60%synergy
Springleaf Drum
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
54%synergy
Paradise Mantle
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Dimir Signet
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-38%synergy
Chromatic Star
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Pentad Prism
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Underground Sea
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
87%synergy
Island
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
61%synergy
Watery Grave
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
76%synergy
Marsh Flats
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
76%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
69%synergy
Morphic Pool
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
40%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
71%synergy
Flooded Strand
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
60%synergy
Undercity Sewers
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Sink into Stupor
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Scalding Tarn
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Underground River
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
40%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Boggart Trawler
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Spire of Industry
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-24%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-36%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Ruins
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Isle
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-36%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Deceit
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-29%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Conduit Pylons
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Hidden Grotto
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Darkslick Shores
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Glimmervoid
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-59%synergy
Starting Town
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy