Golbez, Crystal Collector (Commander) - Upgraded

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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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Moxfield
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Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
29%inclusion47 decks164 decks
27%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
12%inclusion20 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Agna Qel'a
3.5%inclusion5 decks141 decks
2%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
2.8%inclusion4 decks141 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
92%inclusion546 decks594 decks
87%synergy
Vault of Whispers
88%inclusion524 decks594 decks
84%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
80%inclusion473 decks594 decks
77%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
78%inclusion466 decks594 decks
76%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
78%inclusion462 decks594 decks
73%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
74%inclusion442 decks594 decks
71%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
73%inclusion435 decks594 decks
70%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
67%inclusion397 decks594 decks
64%synergy
Foundry Inspector
67%inclusion398 decks594 decks
64%synergy
Thought Monitor
62%inclusion366 decks594 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Baleful Strix
71%inclusion424 decks594 decks
49%synergy
Master of Etherium
60%inclusion356 decks594 decks
58%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
55%inclusion326 decks594 decks
53%synergy
Counterspell
51%inclusion303 decks594 decks
-5%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
48%inclusion287 decks594 decks
47%synergy
Thoughtcast
48%inclusion287 decks594 decks
46%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
47%inclusion280 decks594 decks
17%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
47%inclusion278 decks594 decks
45%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
47%inclusion277 decks594 decks
45%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
46%inclusion274 decks594 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
28%inclusion164 decks594 decks
22%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion99 decks594 decks
-8%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion78 decks594 decks
6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion72 decks594 decks
-7%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
9.3%inclusion55 decks594 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.2%inclusion49 decks594 decks
-12%synergy
Rhystic Study
6.6%inclusion39 decks594 decks
-18%synergy
Creatures
Imotekh the Stormlord
45%inclusion266 decks594 decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
44%inclusion263 decks594 decks
34%synergy
Rook Turret
42%inclusion252 decks594 decks
40%synergy
Broodstar
42%inclusion248 decks594 decks
41%synergy
Filigree Attendant
41%inclusion243 decks594 decks
40%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
40%inclusion240 decks594 decks
36%synergy
Armix, Filigree Thrasher
35%inclusion206 decks594 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
35%inclusion206 decks594 decks
33%synergy
Riddlesmith
34%inclusion204 decks594 decks
33%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
34%inclusion200 decks594 decks
31%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
31%inclusion187 decks594 decks
28%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
31%inclusion183 decks594 decks
29%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
31%inclusion182 decks594 decks
30%synergy
Death's Shadow
30%inclusion178 decks594 decks
29%synergy
The Warring Triad
30%inclusion178 decks594 decks
28%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
28%inclusion168 decks594 decks
27%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
25%inclusion146 decks594 decks
23%synergy
Silver Myr
23%inclusion139 decks594 decks
22%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
23%inclusion138 decks594 decks
22%synergy
The Reality Chip
23%inclusion137 decks594 decks
20%synergy
Spellskite
23%inclusion136 decks594 decks
15%synergy
Myr Retriever
23%inclusion134 decks594 decks
22%synergy
Shambling Suit
21%inclusion127 decks594 decks
21%synergy
Unshakable Tail
21%inclusion125 decks594 decks
17%synergy
Mirko, Obsessive Theorist
21%inclusion122 decks594 decks
20%synergy
Triplicate Titan
20%inclusion119 decks594 decks
19%synergy
Scrap Trawler
20%inclusion116 decks594 decks
19%synergy
Academy Manufactor
19%inclusion112 decks594 decks
17%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
19%inclusion111 decks594 decks
18%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
19%inclusion110 decks594 decks
5%synergy
Leaden Myr
19%inclusion110 decks594 decks
17%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
18%inclusion106 decks594 decks
17%synergy
Master Transmuter
18%inclusion106 decks594 decks
17%synergy
Necron Deathmark
16%inclusion97 decks594 decks
16%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
16%inclusion96 decks594 decks
16%synergy
Pactdoll Terror
16%inclusion95 decks594 decks
15%synergy
Valkyrie Aerial Unit
16%inclusion95 decks594 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Dreadnought
15%inclusion90 decks594 decks
15%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
15%inclusion90 decks594 decks
14%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
15%inclusion89 decks594 decks
14%synergy
Ornithopter
15%inclusion89 decks594 decks
4%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
15%inclusion88 decks594 decks
14%synergy
Mirrorshell Crab
14%inclusion86 decks594 decks
14%synergy
Basim Ibn Ishaq
14%inclusion86 decks594 decks
13%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
14%inclusion84 decks594 decks
13%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
14%inclusion65 decks462 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Triniform
14%inclusion83 decks594 decks
13%synergy
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
14%inclusion83 decks594 decks
14%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
13%inclusion79 decks594 decks
12%synergy
Consuming Aberration
12%inclusion69 decks594 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
39%inclusion233 decks594 decks
32%synergy
Desynchronization
29%inclusion170 decks594 decks
27%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
28%inclusion169 decks594 decks
27%synergy
Frantic Search
27%inclusion163 decks594 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
27%inclusion159 decks594 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion155 decks594 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion129 decks594 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion126 decks594 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
20%inclusion120 decks594 decks
12%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion116 decks594 decks
-13%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion113 decks594 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion110 decks594 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion100 decks594 decks
0%synergy
Whir of Invention
14%inclusion83 decks594 decks
13%synergy
Scour for Scrap
13%inclusion56 decks432 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion60 decks594 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion58 decks594 decks
-25%synergy
Access Denied
9.4%inclusion56 decks594 decks
9%synergy
Spell Swindle
9.4%inclusion56 decks594 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
9.3%inclusion55 decks594 decks
-6%synergy
Stern Lesson
9.1%inclusion54 decks594 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
8.6%inclusion51 decks594 decks
-22%synergy
Swallowed by Leviathan
7.7%inclusion46 decks594 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
7.6%inclusion45 decks594 decks
-7%synergy
Cerebral Download
7.5%inclusion33 decks441 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.4%inclusion44 decks594 decks
2%synergy
Drown in the Loch
6.9%inclusion41 decks594 decks
-12%synergy
Aetherize
6.7%inclusion40 decks594 decks
-4%synergy
Overkill
6.7%inclusion40 decks594 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.7%inclusion40 decks594 decks
-4%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.4%inclusion38 decks594 decks
-10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.2%inclusion37 decks594 decks
-3%synergy
Espers to Magicite
6.1%inclusion36 decks594 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.1%inclusion36 decks594 decks
-10%synergy
Resculpt
5.7%inclusion34 decks594 decks
-1%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
5.1%inclusion30 decks594 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Buried Alive
28%inclusion168 decks594 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
28%inclusion167 decks594 decks
2%synergy
Their Name Is Death
26%inclusion156 decks594 decks
25%synergy
Feed the Swarm
25%inclusion148 decks594 decks
-11%synergy
Fabricate
21%inclusion126 decks594 decks
18%synergy
Reanimate
21%inclusion124 decks594 decks
-3%synergy
Haunt the Network
17%inclusion102 decks594 decks
16%synergy
Singularity Rupture
14%inclusion64 decks470 decks
2%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion74 decks594 decks
-1%synergy
Their Number Is Legion
11%inclusion64 decks594 decks
10%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion63 decks594 decks
4%synergy
Terisiare's Devastation
10%inclusion58 decks594 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
8.4%inclusion50 decks594 decks
-2%synergy
Unmarked Grave
8.1%inclusion48 decks594 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
7.7%inclusion46 decks594 decks
-6%synergy
Monumental Corruption
6.6%inclusion39 decks594 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
5.9%inclusion35 decks594 decks
-10%synergy
Blood Money
5.9%inclusion35 decks594 decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
5.4%inclusion32 decks594 decks
-4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.1%inclusion30 decks594 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
39%inclusion232 decks594 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion222 decks594 decks
10%synergy
Collector's Vault
37%inclusion221 decks594 decks
36%synergy
Cloud Key
35%inclusion206 decks594 decks
33%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
35%inclusion206 decks594 decks
34%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
29%inclusion134 decks466 decks
27%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
28%inclusion164 decks594 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion153 decks594 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Junker
26%inclusion152 decks594 decks
24%synergy
Time Sieve
23%inclusion139 decks594 decks
21%synergy
Sculpting Steel
23%inclusion136 decks594 decks
22%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
21%inclusion123 decks594 decks
20%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
19%inclusion110 decks594 decks
18%synergy
The Underworld Cookbook
18%inclusion104 decks594 decks
17%synergy
Cryogen Relic
17%inclusion78 decks450 decks
16%synergy
Cranial Plating
17%inclusion102 decks594 decks
16%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
17%inclusion100 decks594 decks
16%synergy
The Everflowing Well
16%inclusion93 decks594 decks
14%synergy
Strionic Resonator
15%inclusion87 decks594 decks
11%synergy
Unwinding Clock
13%inclusion79 decks594 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion78 decks594 decks
4%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
13%inclusion76 decks594 decks
12%synergy
Repurposing Bay
12%inclusion74 decks594 decks
12%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
12%inclusion72 decks594 decks
10%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
11%inclusion67 decks594 decks
11%synergy
Prized Statue
11%inclusion63 decks594 decks
10%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
11%inclusion63 decks594 decks
9%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
10%inclusion61 decks594 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Bauble
10%inclusion58 decks594 decks
9%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
10%inclusion58 decks594 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
9.4%inclusion56 decks594 decks
8%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
9.3%inclusion55 decks594 decks
9%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
9.3%inclusion55 decks594 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion54 decks594 decks
-5%synergy
Tithing Blade
8.4%inclusion50 decks594 decks
7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.7%inclusion46 decks594 decks
3%synergy
Trading Post
7.6%inclusion45 decks594 decks
7%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
7.4%inclusion44 decks594 decks
7%synergy
Transmutation Font
7.2%inclusion43 decks594 decks
7%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.1%inclusion42 decks594 decks
5%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
6.9%inclusion41 decks594 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Forge
6.9%inclusion41 decks594 decks
7%synergy
Blood Fountain
6.4%inclusion38 decks594 decks
6%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
6.2%inclusion37 decks594 decks
5%synergy
Servo Schematic
6.2%inclusion37 decks594 decks
6%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
6.1%inclusion36 decks594 decks
5%synergy
Executioner's Capsule
5.4%inclusion32 decks594 decks
5%synergy
Semblance Anvil
5.4%inclusion32 decks594 decks
5%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
5.2%inclusion31 decks594 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
36%inclusion213 decks594 decks
34%synergy
Biotransference
34%inclusion199 decks594 decks
33%synergy
Enhanced Surveillance
33%inclusion197 decks594 decks
30%synergy
Efficient Construction
29%inclusion174 decks594 decks
28%synergy
Black Market Connections
18%inclusion104 decks594 decks
7%synergy
Mechanized Production
17%inclusion103 decks594 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.8%inclusion52 decks594 decks
-7%synergy
Propaganda
7.4%inclusion44 decks594 decks
-9%synergy
Tortured Existence
6.9%inclusion41 decks594 decks
6%synergy
Teval's Judgment
6.1%inclusion36 decks594 decks
4%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.7%inclusion34 decks594 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Scriptures
5.2%inclusion31 decks594 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
5.1%inclusion30 decks594 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
45%inclusion270 decks594 decks
44%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
16%inclusion86 decks546 decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
10%inclusion57 decks594 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Treasure Vault
52%inclusion311 decks594 decks
51%synergy
Archway of Innovation
51%inclusion302 decks594 decks
48%synergy
Academy Ruins
48%inclusion286 decks594 decks
44%synergy
Inventors' Fair
38%inclusion224 decks594 decks
36%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
32%inclusion152 decks470 decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion175 decks594 decks
-10%synergy
Buried Ruin
28%inclusion165 decks594 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion162 decks594 decks
22%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
25%inclusion149 decks594 decks
22%synergy
Fomori Vault
24%inclusion140 decks594 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion132 decks594 decks
-14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion124 decks594 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion68 decks594 decks
-2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion64 decks594 decks
-9%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
8.2%inclusion49 decks594 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.6%inclusion45 decks594 decks
2%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.5%inclusion26 decks470 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.2%inclusion31 decks594 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.2%inclusion23 decks441 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.1%inclusion30 decks594 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion550 decks594 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion540 decks594 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
73%inclusion431 decks594 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Signet
61%inclusion360 decks594 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion222 decks594 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion222 decks594 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
36%inclusion214 decks594 decks
34%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
33%inclusion198 decks594 decks
31%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion181 decks594 decks
-1%synergy
Springleaf Drum
21%inclusion123 decks594 decks
19%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion109 decks594 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
18%inclusion109 decks594 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion86 decks594 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion72 decks594 decks
-6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
12%inclusion71 decks594 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion67 decks594 decks
5%synergy
Paradise Mantle
7.7%inclusion46 decks594 decks
7%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.6%inclusion33 decks594 decks
4%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.6%inclusion33 decks594 decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.6%inclusion33 decks594 decks
-3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.4%inclusion32 decks594 decks
-3%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.1%inclusion20 decks393 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion581 decks594 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion575 decks594 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion544 decks594 decks
4%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
74%inclusion442 decks594 decks
69%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
66%inclusion392 decks594 decks
14%synergy
Watery Grave
64%inclusion383 decks594 decks
18%synergy
Sunken Hollow
63%inclusion374 decks594 decks
-3%synergy
Underground River
59%inclusion348 decks594 decks
20%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
51%inclusion303 decks594 decks
11%synergy
Morphic Pool
46%inclusion271 decks594 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
42%inclusion247 decks594 decks
11%synergy
Undercity Sewers
41%inclusion241 decks594 decks
21%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
40%inclusion237 decks594 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Isle
37%inclusion220 decks594 decks
-7%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
36%inclusion213 decks594 decks
-4%synergy
Spire of Industry
29%inclusion170 decks594 decks
27%synergy
Sunken Ruins
27%inclusion158 decks594 decks
12%synergy
Choked Estuary
26%inclusion157 decks594 decks
-22%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
26%inclusion153 decks594 decks
1%synergy
Power Depot
24%inclusion141 decks594 decks
23%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
22%inclusion133 decks594 decks
-17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion129 decks594 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion126 decks594 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion124 decks594 decks
-12%synergy
Scene of the Crime
18%inclusion108 decks594 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Deceit
16%inclusion97 decks594 decks
-20%synergy
Fetid Pools
16%inclusion97 decks594 decks
0%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
15%inclusion92 decks594 decks
15%synergy
Darkslick Shores
12%inclusion72 decks594 decks
-2%synergy
Underground Sea
12%inclusion72 decks594 decks
-1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion60 decks594 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.6%inclusion51 decks594 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.1%inclusion48 decks594 decks
-9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.7%inclusion46 decks594 decks
-15%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.4%inclusion44 decks594 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.9%inclusion41 decks594 decks
-4%synergy
Dismal Backwater
6.9%inclusion41 decks594 decks
-9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.7%inclusion40 decks594 decks
-2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.4%inclusion38 decks594 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.4%inclusion38 decks594 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.2%inclusion37 decks594 decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.1%inclusion36 decks594 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.1%inclusion36 decks594 decks
-2%synergy
River of Tears
6.1%inclusion36 decks594 decks
-5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.1%inclusion36 decks594 decks
-2%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
5.4%inclusion32 decks594 decks
-1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.4%inclusion32 decks594 decks
-2%synergy
Mirrex
5.1%inclusion30 decks594 decks
5%synergy