Golbez, Crystal Collector (Commander) - Upgraded Affinity

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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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Villainous Wrath
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Spider-Sense
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Risky Research
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Vault of Whispers
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
92%synergy
Seat of the Synod
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
92%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
80%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
78%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
77%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
77%synergy
Foundry Inspector
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
74%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
71%synergy
Master of Etherium
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
69%synergy
Treasure Vault
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Baleful Strix
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Thought Monitor
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
62%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
59%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Imotekh the Stormlord
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Thoughtcast
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Armix, Filigree Thrasher
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
53%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Broodstar
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Filigree Attendant
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Mirko, Obsessive Theorist
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Rook Turret
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
29%synergy
The Reality Chip
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Riddlesmith
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Death's Shadow
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Unshakable Tail
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Shambling Suit
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Necron Deathmark
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Myr Retriever
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Silver Myr
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
The Warring Triad
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Master Transmuter
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Chief Engineer
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Triplicate Titan
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Hulking Metamorph
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Canoptek Spyder
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Scrap Trawler
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Dreadnought
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Pactdoll Terror
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Spellskite
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Ornithopter
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Leaden Myr
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Triniform
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Basim Ibn Ishaq
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Desynchronization
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Frantic Search
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Whir of Invention
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Cerebral Download
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Scour for Scrap
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Entomb
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Drown in the Loch
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-21%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-23%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-24%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Pongify
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Snuff Out
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Access Denied
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Tolarian Winds
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Reality Heist
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Spell Swindle
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Overkill
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Feed the Swarm
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Buried Alive
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Their Name Is Death
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Terisiare's Devastation
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Fabricate
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Haunt the Network
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Living Death
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Singularity Rupture
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Ponder
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Unmarked Grave
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Corruption
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Dread Return
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Reshape
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Replication
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Their Number Is Legion
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Time Sieve
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
The Everflowing Well
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Demonic Junker
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Forge
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Cranial Plating
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Collector's Vault
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Cloud Key
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Sculpting Steel
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
The Underworld Cookbook
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Cryogen Relic
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Prized Statue
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Trading Post
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Strionic Resonator
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Tithing Blade
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Forge
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Insight Engine
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Nettlecyst
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Unwinding Clock
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Repurposing Bay
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Golem's Heart
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Servo Schematic
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mask of Riddles
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Executioner's Capsule
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Codex Shredder
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Ninja's Blades
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Biotransference
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Enhanced Surveillance
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Mechanized Production
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Efficient Construction
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Artificer's Intuition
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Agent of Bolas
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Academy Ruins
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
53%synergy
Archway of Innovation
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Urza's Saga
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Fomori Vault
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
High Market
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
The Gold Saucer
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Mishra's Factory
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Sunken Palace
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Signet
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Springleaf Drum
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Relic of Legends
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Star
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Sunken Hollow
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
69%synergy
Underground River
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Watery Grave
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Morphic Pool
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Tainted Isle
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Fetid Pools
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Sunken Ruins
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
18%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Choked Estuary
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-17%synergy
Spire of Industry
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Deceit
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-20%synergy
Underground Sea
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Power Depot
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
River of Tears
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Ice Tunnel
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Scene of the Crime
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Mirrex
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Darkslick Shores
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy