Golbez, Crystal Collector (Commander) - Upgraded Combo

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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
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Spider-Sense
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
87%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
85%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
84%synergy
Vault of Whispers
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
83%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
80%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
75%synergy
Foundry Inspector
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
71%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Master of Etherium
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Baleful Strix
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
39%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Thought Monitor
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Deadly Dispute
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Mystic Forge
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Myr Retriever
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
The Reality Chip
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Rook Turret
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Filigree Attendant
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Riddlesmith
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Imotekh the Stormlord
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Armix, Filigree Thrasher
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Silver Myr
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Pactdoll Terror
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Leaden Myr
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Weeping Angel
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Broodstar
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Ornithopter
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Consuming Aberration
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Dreadnought
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Master Transmuter
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Death's Shadow
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
The Warring Triad
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Scrap Trawler
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Mirko, Obsessive Theorist
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Unshakable Tail
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Canoptek Scarab Swarm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Apocalypse Demon
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Shambling Suit
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Mirrorshell Crab
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Academy Manufactor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Junk Diver
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Whir of Invention
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Frantic Search
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Desynchronization
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Swallowed by Leviathan
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Entomb
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Bitter Triumph
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Scour for Scrap
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Snuff Out
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Access Denied
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fanatical Offering
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Consider
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Tolarian Winds
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Spell Swindle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Costly Plunder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Rewind
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Desculpting Blast
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Cerebral Download
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Buried Alive
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Fabricate
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Toxic Deluge
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Windfall
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Unmarked Grave
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Terisiare's Devastation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Dread Return
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Their Number Is Legion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Their Name Is Death
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Singularity Rupture
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Ponder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Victimize
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Reshape
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ringsight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Haunt the Network
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Traumatize
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Decode Transmissions
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Embrace Oblivion
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mishra's Bauble
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
40%synergy
Cloud Key
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Collector's Vault
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
The Everflowing Well
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Cryogen Relic
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Prized Statue
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Time Sieve
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Repurposing Bay
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
The Underworld Cookbook
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Junker
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Tithing Blade
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Codex Shredder
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Unwinding Clock
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Bauble
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Servo Schematic
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Sculpting Steel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Cranial Plating
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Forsaken Monument
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Blood Fountain
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Mephitic Draught
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Scroll Rack
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
The Water Crystal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
The Endstone
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Nutrient Block
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Insight Engine
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Enhanced Surveillance
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Biotransference
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mechanized Production
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Efficient Construction
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Artificer's Intuition
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Animate Dead
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Propaganda
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Tortured Existence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Tezzeret, Agent of Bolas
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Treasure Vault
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Archway of Innovation
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Academy Ruins
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fomori Vault
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Tower
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Mine
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Urborg
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
The Gold Saucer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Springleaf Drum
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Mox Opal
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Relic of Legends
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Paradise Mantle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
69%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Watery Grave
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Sunken Hollow
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Underground River
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Undercity Sewers
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Morphic Pool
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Choked Estuary
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Polluted Delta
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Isle
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Deceit
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Sunken Ruins
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Fetid Pools
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Ice Tunnel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Bad River
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Power Depot
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Darkslick Shores
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Scene of the Crime
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Obscura Storefront
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy