Golbez, Crystal Collector (Commander) - Expensive 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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Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
19%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Agna Qel'a
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
94%synergy
Vault of Whispers
97%inclusion57 decks59 decks
92%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
92%inclusion54 decks59 decks
89%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
75%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
72%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
71%synergy
Urza's Saga
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
69%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
69%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
68%synergy
Academy Ruins
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Baleful Strix
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
63%synergy
Thought Monitor
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
62%synergy
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
63%synergy
Thoughtcast
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
59%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
59%synergy
Foundry Inspector
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
57%synergy
Master of Etherium
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
58%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Dreadnought
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Metamorph
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Riddlesmith
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Imotekh the Stormlord
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Filigree Attendant
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Broodstar
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Spellskite
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Rook Turret
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Death's Shadow
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Armix, Filigree Thrasher
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
24%synergy
The Reality Chip
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Basim Ibn Ishaq
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
22%synergy
The Warring Triad
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Roaming Throne
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Academy Manufactor
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Triplicate Titan
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Mirrorshell Crab
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Master Transmuter
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Shambling Suit
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Necron Deathmark
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Silver Myr
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Ornithopter
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Auton Soldier
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Mirko, Obsessive Theorist
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Street Wraith
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Myr Retriever
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Leaden Myr
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Denial
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Dispute
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Entomb
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Desynchronization
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Denial
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Frantic Search
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-17%synergy
Whir of Invention
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Scour for Scrap
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Malice
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Access Denied
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-28%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Espers to Magicite
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Stern Lesson
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Spider-Sense
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Drown in the Loch
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Delay
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Buried Alive
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Fabricate
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Feed the Swarm
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Their Name Is Death
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Transmute Artifact
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Windfall
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Unmarked Grave
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Reshape
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Haunt the Network
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Their Number Is Legion
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Universal Surveillance
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Lunar Insight
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Cloud Key
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
44%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Demonic Junker
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Forge
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Collector's Vault
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Skullclamp
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Time Sieve
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Cryogen Relic
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Bauble
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Sculpting Steel
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Strionic Resonator
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Prized Statue
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Unwinding Clock
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
The Underworld Cookbook
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Tithing Blade
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Blood Fountain
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Servo Schematic
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Repurposing Bay
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
The Everflowing Well
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Cranial Plating
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Forge
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Executioner's Capsule
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Trading Post
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Scroll Rack
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Transmutation Font
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Meekstone
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Biotransference
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Efficient Construction
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Black Market Connections
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Enhanced Surveillance
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Mechanized Production
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Teval's Judgment
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Copy Artifact
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Animate Dead
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Tortured Existence
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Agent of Bolas
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
59%synergy
Archway of Innovation
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
58%synergy
Treasure Vault
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
54%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Fomori Vault
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-17%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-23%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Tolaria West
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion52 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
76%inclusion45 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Mox Opal
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
71%synergy
Mox Amber
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
55%synergy
Dimir Signet
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Drum
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Lotus Petal
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Paradise Mantle
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Underground Sea
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
85%synergy
Watery Grave
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
49%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
93%inclusion55 decks59 decks
62%synergy
Morphic Pool
93%inclusion55 decks59 decks
56%synergy
Island
90%inclusion53 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion52 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
75%synergy
Underground River
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Undercity Sewers
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Sunken Ruins
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Sunken Hollow
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
-34%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Isle
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-19%synergy
Spire of Industry
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
14%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-18%synergy
Power Depot
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Fetid Pools
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Scene of the Crime
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-28%synergy
Darkslick Shores
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Mirrex
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Choked Estuary
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-41%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Starting Town
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy