Golbez, Crystal Collector (Commander) - Upgraded 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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Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Villainous Wrath
3.6%inclusion2 decks56 decks
1%synergy
The Soul Stone
3.5%inclusion3 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
1.8%inclusion1 decks56 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
91%inclusion126 decks138 decks
87%synergy
Vault of Whispers
89%inclusion123 decks138 decks
85%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
83%inclusion115 decks138 decks
81%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
82%inclusion113 decks138 decks
77%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
78%inclusion108 decks138 decks
76%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
74%inclusion102 decks138 decks
71%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
74%inclusion102 decks138 decks
70%synergy
Foundry Inspector
70%inclusion97 decks138 decks
68%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
69%inclusion95 decks138 decks
67%synergy
Master of Etherium
63%inclusion87 decks138 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Baleful Strix
68%inclusion94 decks138 decks
46%synergy
Thought Monitor
64%inclusion88 decks138 decks
61%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
59%inclusion82 decks138 decks
58%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
55%inclusion76 decks138 decks
54%synergy
Counterspell
52%inclusion72 decks138 decks
-4%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
51%inclusion71 decks138 decks
50%synergy
Imotekh the Stormlord
50%inclusion69 decks138 decks
49%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
49%inclusion67 decks138 decks
47%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
48%inclusion66 decks138 decks
35%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
48%inclusion66 decks138 decks
18%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
28%inclusion39 decks138 decks
22%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion21 decks138 decks
-10%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
12%inclusion16 decks138 decks
11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion16 decks138 decks
-8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.7%inclusion12 decks138 decks
-12%synergy
The One Ring
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Filigree Attendant
46%inclusion63 decks138 decks
45%synergy
Rook Turret
45%inclusion62 decks138 decks
42%synergy
Broodstar
43%inclusion60 decks138 decks
43%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
43%inclusion59 decks138 decks
38%synergy
Armix, Filigree Thrasher
41%inclusion57 decks138 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
38%inclusion53 decks138 decks
28%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
38%inclusion52 decks138 decks
37%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
38%inclusion52 decks138 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
36%inclusion50 decks138 decks
35%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
33%inclusion46 decks138 decks
30%synergy
The Warring Triad
33%inclusion45 decks138 decks
30%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
31%inclusion43 decks138 decks
30%synergy
Riddlesmith
31%inclusion43 decks138 decks
30%synergy
Myr Retriever
28%inclusion39 decks138 decks
27%synergy
Triplicate Titan
28%inclusion38 decks138 decks
27%synergy
Death's Shadow
27%inclusion37 decks138 decks
26%synergy
Mirko, Obsessive Theorist
25%inclusion35 decks138 decks
25%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
25%inclusion35 decks138 decks
24%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
25%inclusion35 decks138 decks
24%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
24%inclusion33 decks138 decks
23%synergy
Silver Myr
24%inclusion33 decks138 decks
22%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
23%inclusion32 decks138 decks
22%synergy
Unshakable Tail
23%inclusion32 decks138 decks
19%synergy
Academy Manufactor
23%inclusion32 decks138 decks
21%synergy
Spellskite
22%inclusion31 decks138 decks
15%synergy
Shambling Suit
22%inclusion30 decks138 decks
21%synergy
The Reality Chip
22%inclusion30 decks138 decks
19%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
21%inclusion29 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Triniform
20%inclusion28 decks138 decks
20%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
20%inclusion27 decks138 decks
19%synergy
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
20%inclusion27 decks138 decks
19%synergy
Necron Deathmark
19%inclusion26 decks138 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Dreadnought
19%inclusion26 decks138 decks
18%synergy
Leaden Myr
19%inclusion26 decks138 decks
17%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
17%inclusion24 decks138 decks
17%synergy
Valkyrie Aerial Unit
17%inclusion24 decks138 decks
16%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
17%inclusion23 decks138 decks
16%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
17%inclusion23 decks138 decks
16%synergy
Master Transmuter
17%inclusion23 decks138 decks
16%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
16%inclusion22 decks138 decks
15%synergy
Mirrorshell Crab
15%inclusion21 decks138 decks
15%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
15%inclusion21 decks138 decks
14%synergy
Pactdoll Terror
15%inclusion21 decks138 decks
14%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
14%inclusion20 decks138 decks
14%synergy
Basim Ibn Ishaq
14%inclusion20 decks138 decks
13%synergy
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
14%inclusion19 decks138 decks
13%synergy
Anrakyr the Traveller
14%inclusion19 decks138 decks
13%synergy
Ornithopter
14%inclusion19 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Canoptek Scarab Swarm
13%inclusion18 decks138 decks
13%synergy
Hulking Metamorph
13%inclusion18 decks138 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
42%inclusion58 decks138 decks
35%synergy
Withering Torment
33%inclusion45 decks138 decks
16%synergy
Desynchronization
28%inclusion39 decks138 decks
27%synergy
Frantic Search
27%inclusion37 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
25%inclusion35 decks138 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion35 decks138 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion30 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion27 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Entomb
18%inclusion25 decks138 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion23 decks138 decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion21 decks138 decks
-3%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion20 decks138 decks
-18%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion20 decks138 decks
-3%synergy
Scour for Scrap
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Whir of Invention
14%inclusion19 decks138 decks
12%synergy
Access Denied
12%inclusion16 decks138 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion15 decks138 decks
-5%synergy
Spell Swindle
11%inclusion15 decks138 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
-5%synergy
Overkill
8.7%inclusion12 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Cerebral Download
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Drown in the Loch
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
-11%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
-27%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
-3%synergy
Brainstorm
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
-25%synergy
Resculpt
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
-1%synergy
Stern Lesson
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Denial
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
0%synergy
Consider
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
-8%synergy
Swallowed by Leviathan
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
-10%synergy
Bitter Triumph
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
46%inclusion63 decks138 decks
44%synergy
Their Name Is Death
33%inclusion45 decks138 decks
32%synergy
Toxic Deluge
28%inclusion39 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
28%inclusion38 decks138 decks
-9%synergy
Buried Alive
27%inclusion37 decks138 decks
20%synergy
Reanimate
22%inclusion30 decks138 decks
-2%synergy
Fabricate
17%inclusion24 decks138 decks
14%synergy
Their Number Is Legion
16%inclusion22 decks138 decks
16%synergy
Singularity Rupture
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Haunt the Network
14%inclusion19 decks138 decks
13%synergy
Terisiare's Devastation
11%inclusion15 decks138 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion14 decks138 decks
-4%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion14 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Unmarked Grave
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
-5%synergy
Blood Money
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Living Death
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Corruption
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
0%synergy
Ponder
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
-10%synergy
Damnation
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
-5%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
46%inclusion63 decks138 decks
44%synergy
Collector's Vault
43%inclusion60 decks138 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion54 decks138 decks
12%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
38%inclusion52 decks138 decks
37%synergy
Cloud Key
34%inclusion47 decks138 decks
33%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
33%inclusion33 decks101 decks
31%synergy
Demonic Junker
26%inclusion36 decks138 decks
25%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion35 decks138 decks
16%synergy
Time Sieve
23%inclusion32 decks138 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion31 decks138 decks
-2%synergy
Sculpting Steel
22%inclusion31 decks138 decks
21%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
20%inclusion28 decks138 decks
20%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
19%inclusion26 decks138 decks
18%synergy
Cranial Plating
17%inclusion24 decks138 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion24 decks138 decks
8%synergy
The Everflowing Well
17%inclusion23 decks138 decks
15%synergy
The Underworld Cookbook
17%inclusion23 decks138 decks
16%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
15%inclusion21 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Strionic Resonator
15%inclusion21 decks138 decks
11%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
14%inclusion20 decks138 decks
14%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
14%inclusion19 decks138 decks
13%synergy
Prized Statue
12%inclusion17 decks138 decks
12%synergy
Cryogen Relic
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Unwinding Clock
11%inclusion15 decks138 decks
10%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
11%inclusion15 decks138 decks
10%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
10%inclusion14 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
8.7%inclusion12 decks138 decks
9%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.7%inclusion12 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Tithing Blade
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Servo Schematic
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Forge
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Transmutation Font
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Blood Fountain
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Trading Post
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
0%synergy
Insight Engine
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Bauble
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Panharmonicon
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
2%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
-2%synergy
Nettlecyst
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Repurposing Bay
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
47%inclusion65 decks138 decks
45%synergy
Biotransference
41%inclusion57 decks138 decks
40%synergy
Efficient Construction
36%inclusion49 decks138 decks
35%synergy
Enhanced Surveillance
28%inclusion39 decks138 decks
25%synergy
Mechanized Production
22%inclusion30 decks138 decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion21 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Tortured Existence
8.7%inclusion12 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Scriptures
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
-10%synergy
Teval's Judgment
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
46%inclusion63 decks138 decks
44%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
10%inclusion14 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret, Agent of Bolas
8.7%inclusion12 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Treasure Vault
59%inclusion81 decks138 decks
57%synergy
Archway of Innovation
53%inclusion73 decks138 decks
50%synergy
Academy Ruins
46%inclusion63 decks138 decks
42%synergy
Inventors' Fair
36%inclusion50 decks138 decks
34%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
35%inclusion48 decks138 decks
32%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion42 decks138 decks
-9%synergy
Buried Ruin
28%inclusion38 decks138 decks
25%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion34 decks138 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion32 decks138 decks
-13%synergy
Fomori Vault
22%inclusion30 decks138 decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion25 decks138 decks
-1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion18 decks138 decks
-7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion16 decks138 decks
-2%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
10%inclusion14 decks138 decks
7%synergy
The Gold Saucer
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
5%synergy
High Market
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion127 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion124 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
74%inclusion102 decks138 decks
15%synergy
Dimir Signet
64%inclusion89 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion52 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion50 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
36%inclusion49 decks138 decks
34%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
33%inclusion45 decks138 decks
30%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion43 decks138 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion22 decks138 decks
-3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion19 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
14%inclusion19 decks138 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion16 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion14 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
-4%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
-4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Skyclave Relic
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion137 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion134 decks138 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion125 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
73%inclusion101 decks138 decks
68%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
72%inclusion99 decks138 decks
20%synergy
Sunken Hollow
70%inclusion97 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Watery Grave
63%inclusion87 decks138 decks
17%synergy
Underground River
54%inclusion74 decks138 decks
15%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
51%inclusion71 decks138 decks
12%synergy
Morphic Pool
46%inclusion63 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
42%inclusion58 decks138 decks
19%synergy
Polluted Delta
42%inclusion58 decks138 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Isle
41%inclusion56 decks138 decks
-3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
40%inclusion55 decks138 decks
20%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
33%inclusion45 decks138 decks
-8%synergy
Sunken Ruins
30%inclusion42 decks138 decks
16%synergy
Spire of Industry
29%inclusion40 decks138 decks
27%synergy
Choked Estuary
29%inclusion40 decks138 decks
-19%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
26%inclusion36 decks138 decks
1%synergy
Power Depot
26%inclusion36 decks138 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion32 decks138 decks
-10%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion30 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Fetid Pools
22%inclusion30 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
22%inclusion30 decks138 decks
-18%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
20%inclusion28 decks138 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion27 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Scene of the Crime
19%inclusion26 decks138 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Deceit
17%inclusion24 decks138 decks
-20%synergy
Darkslick Shores
15%inclusion21 decks138 decks
1%synergy
Underground Sea
10%inclusion14 decks138 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion14 decks138 decks
-7%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
1%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
-16%synergy
Dismal Backwater
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
-20%synergy
Mirrex
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
-3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
-6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
-3%synergy
River of Tears
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
-6%synergy