Golbez, Crystal Collector (Commander) - Expensive 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?
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Peter Parker's Camera
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Villainous Wrath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Spider-Sense
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Doc Ock, Evil Inventor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Darksteel Citadel
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
90%synergy
Vault of Whispers
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
88%synergy
Seat of the Synod
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
88%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
82%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
79%synergy
Phyrexian Dreadnought
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
69%synergy
Biotransference
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
68%synergy
Master of Etherium
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
68%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
67%synergy
Thought Monitor
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Etherium Sculptor
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
66%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Baleful Strix
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
39%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
58%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
60%synergy
Broodstar
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Mana Drain
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Thoughtcast
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Death's Shadow
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Foundry Inspector
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Imotekh the Stormlord
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Filigree Attendant
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Roaming Throne
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Riddlesmith
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Triplicate Titan
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
The Reality Chip
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Basim Ibn Ishaq
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Armix, Filigree Thrasher
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Spellskite
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
23%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Boggart Trawler
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Myr Retriever
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Academy Manufactor
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Mirko, Obsessive Theorist
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Unshakable Tail
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Necron Deathmark
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Diversion Unit
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Silver Myr
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Void Winnower
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Shambling Suit
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Auton Soldier
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Entomb
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Swan Song
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Scour for Scrap
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Denial
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Dispute
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Desynchronization
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Withering Torment
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Whir of Invention
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Resculpt
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Pongify
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Negate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-25%synergy
Memory Plunder
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Songs of the Damned
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Excavation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Malice
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-27%synergy
Stern Lesson
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Delay
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Override
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Negation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Wizard's Retort
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Confluence
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Buried Alive
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Toxic Deluge
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Preordain
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Ponder
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Fabricate
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Swarm
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-21%synergy
Lórien Revealed
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Their Name Is Death
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Reanimate
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Chart a Course
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Unmarked Grave
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Dread Return
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Reshape
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Blood Money
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Whispering Madness
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Their Number Is Legion
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Winternight Stories
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Argivian Restoration
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Simulacrum Synthesizer
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Skullclamp
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Demonic Junker
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Mystic Forge
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Collector's Vault
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Cloud Key
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Time Sieve
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Prized Statue
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Servo Schematic
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Tithing Blade
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Blood Fountain
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Executioner's Capsule
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Strionic Resonator
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
The Everflowing Well
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
The Underworld Cookbook
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Sculpting Steel
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Forge
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Insight Engine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cryogen Relic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Genesis Chamber
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Unwinding Clock
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Repurposing Bay
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Bauble
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Vexing Bauble
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
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Bumbleflower's Sharepot
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Efficient Construction
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Mechanized Production
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Black Market Connections
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Teval's Judgment
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Chamber of Manipulation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Compulsion
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
March of the Machines
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Artificer Class
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Copy Artifact
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Attrition
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
No Mercy
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Artificer's Intuition
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Tortured Existence
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Vryn
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Tezzeret, Agent of Bolas
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
66%synergy
Treasure Vault
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
60%synergy
Urza's Saga
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
48%synergy
Archway of Innovation
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Inventors' Fair
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Fomori Vault
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Buried Ruin
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-16%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
High Market
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-21%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-10%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Urborg
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Restless Reef
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Mox Opal
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Springleaf Drum
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-23%synergy
Lands
Underground Sea
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
87%synergy
Island
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
54%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
61%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Morphic Pool
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
48%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
54%synergy
Undercity Sewers
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
57%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Underground River
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Sunken Hollow
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
-20%synergy
Sunken Ruins
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Tainted Isle
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-13%synergy
Spire of Industry
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-21%synergy
Scalding Tarn
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Fetid Pools
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-17%synergy
Boggart Trawler
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-25%synergy
Mirrex
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Darkslick Shores
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Glimmervoid
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Choked Estuary
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-33%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-26%synergy
Temple of Deceit
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-29%synergy
Ice Tunnel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Power Depot
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Port of Karfell
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy