Golbez, Crystal Collector (Commander) - Upgraded Burn

Background image for Am I The Bolas? - Promise of Retaliation
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
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
The Clone Saga
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Villainous Wrath
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Vault of Whispers
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
96%synergy
Seat of the Synod
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
96%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
88%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
86%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
79%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
74%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Foundry Inspector
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Treasure Vault
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Thought Monitor
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Master of Etherium
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Counterspell
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Baleful Strix
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Filigree Attendant
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Imotekh the Stormlord
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Broodstar
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Gifts Ungiven
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
The One Ring
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Metalwork Colossus
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Shambling Suit
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Dreadnought
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Unshakable Tail
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Rook Turret
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Mirko, Obsessive Theorist
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Silver Myr
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Armix, Filigree Thrasher
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Death's Shadow
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Academy Manufactor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Roaming Throne
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Riddlesmith
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Leaden Myr
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Myr Retriever
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Master Transmuter
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Spellskite
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Transplant Theorist
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Triplicate Titan
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Hulking Metamorph
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Pactdoll Terror
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Millikin
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
The Warring Triad
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Silent Arbiter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Necron Deathmark
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Palladium Myr
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Grim Hireling
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Basim Ibn Ishaq
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Entomb
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Desynchronization
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Deadly Dispute
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Withering Torment
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Dark Ritual
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Spell Swindle
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Infernal Grasp
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Consider
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Access Denied
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Resculpt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Overkill
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Scour for Scrap
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Cerebral Download
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Buried Alive
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Toxic Deluge
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Thoughtcast
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Reanimate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Fabricate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Their Name Is Death
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Monumental Corruption
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Unmarked Grave
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Blood Money
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Singularity Rupture
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Ponder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Lively Dirge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Their Number Is Legion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Savor the Moment
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Winternight Stories
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
40%synergy
Collector's Vault
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Cloud Key
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Forge
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Sculpting Steel
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Demonic Junker
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Unwinding Clock
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Transmutation Font
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
The Everflowing Well
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Time Sieve
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Prized Statue
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Cranial Plating
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Executioner's Capsule
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Monument to Endurance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
The Endstone
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Cryogen Relic
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Requiem Monolith
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Voltaic Key
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lithoform Engine
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
The Underworld Cookbook
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Clock of Omens
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Trading Post
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Mirage Mirror
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Servo Schematic
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Panharmonicon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Insight Engine
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mirrodin Besieged
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Biotransference
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Efficient Construction
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Mechanized Production
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Enhanced Surveillance
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Teval's Judgment
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Tortured Existence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Utility Lands
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
45%synergy
Academy Ruins
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Buried Ruin
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Archway of Innovation
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Fomori Vault
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Inventors' Fair
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-23%synergy
Secluded Starforge
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
The Gold Saucer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Signet
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Hedron Archive
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Thran Dynamo
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Springleaf Drum
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Sky Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Skyclave Relic
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
82%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Watery Grave
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Underground River
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Sunken Hollow
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Polluted Delta
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Tainted Isle
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Power Depot
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Morphic Pool
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Scene of the Crime
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Choked Estuary
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Sunken Ruins
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Undercity Sewers
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Pools
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Underground Sea
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Hidden Grotto
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mirrex
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Glimmervoid
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Secret Passage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy