Golbez, Crystal Collector (Commander) - Budget 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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Obsessive Pursuit
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Deceit
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
67%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
66%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
64%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
63%synergy
Foundry Inspector
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
62%synergy
Vault of Whispers
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
58%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
56%synergy
Thought Monitor
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
53%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
52%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Solemn Simulacrum
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Baleful Strix
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Rook Turret
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
50%synergy
Deadly Dispute
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
46%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
48%synergy
Counterspell
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
44%synergy
Collector's Vault
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
44%synergy
Thoughtcast
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Noxious Gearhulk
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Master of Etherium
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Riddlesmith
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Broodstar
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Armix, Filigree Thrasher
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Filigree Attendant
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Silver Myr
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Leaden Myr
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Mirko, Obsessive Theorist
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Valkyrie Aerial Unit
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Death's Shadow
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Unshakable Tail
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Shambling Suit
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
23%synergy
The Warring Triad
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Triplicate Titan
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Academy Manufactor
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Consuming Aberration
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Pactdoll Terror
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Imotekh the Stormlord
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Ornithopter
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Triniform
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Scrap Trawler
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Mirrorshell Crab
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Apocalypse Demon
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Millikin
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Iron Giant
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
The Reality Chip
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Myr Retriever
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Winter, Cursed Rider
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Relentless X-ATM092
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Thirst for Knowledge
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
42%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Negate
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Spell Swindle
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Stern Lesson
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Go for the Throat
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Consider
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Scour for Scrap
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Overkill
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Desynchronization
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Swallowed by Leviathan
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Access Denied
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Deduce
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Curate
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Drown in the Loch
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Espers to Magicite
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Dreams of Laguna
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Cerebral Download
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-26%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Pile On
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Mission Briefing
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Magic Damper
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Syncopate
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Disruption Protocol
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Heartless Act
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Reality Heist
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Haunt the Network
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Buried Alive
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Feed the Swarm
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Singularity Rupture
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Terisiare's Devastation
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Dread Return
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Fabricate
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Deep Analysis
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Lively Dirge
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Unmarked Grave
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Blood Money
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Traumatize
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Terror Tide
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Cut Your Losses
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Resentful Revelation
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Compulsive Research
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Reshape
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Zombify
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
One with the Machine
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Their Number Is Legion
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Evil Reawakened
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Their Name Is Death
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Reverse Engineer
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Retrieve the Esper
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Forge
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Cranial Plating
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
24%synergy
The Underworld Cookbook
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Cryogen Relic
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
The Everflowing Well
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Cloud Key
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Sculpting Steel
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Demonic Junker
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Repurposing Bay
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Prized Statue
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
World Map
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Mephitic Draught
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
The Water Crystal
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Essence Anchor
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Lunatic Pandora
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Time Sieve
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Blood Fountain
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Noble's Purse
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Winged Boots
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Monument to Endurance
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Survivor's Med Kit
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Panharmonicon
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Key to the City
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Map
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Magnifying Glass
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Ninja's Blades
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Elixir
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Unwinding Clock
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Transmogrant Altar
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Enhanced Surveillance
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Efficient Construction
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Mechanized Production
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Scriptures
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Biotransference
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Shifting Visage
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Disinformation Campaign
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Search for Azcanta
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Agent of Bolas
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret the Schemer
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Treasure Vault
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Archway of Innovation
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-21%synergy
The Gold Saucer
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-23%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion55 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion53 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Sky Diamond
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Skyclave Relic
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Blitzball
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Network Terminal
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Star
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Star Compass
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Cargo Ship
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Island
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion49 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
65%synergy
Sunken Hollow
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Isle
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Choked Estuary
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Power Depot
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Underground River
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Spire of Industry
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Dismal Backwater
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Deceit
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Scene of the Crime
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Fetid Pools
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Sinister Hideout
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Watery Grave
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-34%synergy
Treno, Dark City
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-31%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Waterfront District
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Port of Karfell
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-21%synergy
Soured Springs
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
River of Tears
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Darkslick Shores
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Sunken Ruins
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Capital City
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Crossroads Village
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Conduit Pylons
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Isle
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Murky Sewer
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Secret Passage
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Submerged Boneyard
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-3%synergy