Golbez, Crystal Collector (Commander) - Expensive 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?
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Tainted Pact
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
87%synergy
Demonic Consultation
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
85%synergy
Seat of the Synod
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Pact of Negation
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
78%synergy
Mental Misstep
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
78%synergy
Urza's Saga
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
78%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
78%synergy
Mystic Remora
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
76%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
74%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Dark Ritual
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Reanimate
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
59%synergy
Imperial Seal
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
69%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Cabal Ritual
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
70%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Flusterstorm
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Deadly Rollick
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Game Changers
Mana Vault
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
95%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
81%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
83%synergy
Ancient Tomb
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
83%synergy
The One Ring
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
84%synergy
Rhystic Study
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Demonic Tutor
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Force of Will
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
81%synergy
Chrome Mox
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
85%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
75%synergy
Creatures
Matoya, Archon Elder
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
61%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Riddlesmith
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Displacer Kitten
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Foundry Inspector
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Spellseeker
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
The Reality Chip
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Narcomoeba
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Baleful Strix
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Dreadnought
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Mockingbird
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Spellskite
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Eye of Duskmantle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Battered Golem
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Scrap Trawler
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Master of Etherium
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Opposition Agent
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Imotekh the Stormlord
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Broodstar
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Walking Ballista
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Apocalypse Demon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Culling the Weak
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Swan Song
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Chain of Vapor
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Retraction Helix
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Mystical Tutor
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Banishing Knack
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Force of Negation
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Entomb
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Retract
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Hurkyl's Recall
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Flare of Denial
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Rain of Filth
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Whir of Invention
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dispel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Daze
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Resculpt
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Ad Nauseam
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Shallow Grave
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Dismember
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Frantic Search
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Brainstorm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-22%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Filter Out
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-48%synergy
Saw in Half
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Transmute Artifact
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Dread Return
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Diabolic Intent
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Unmarked Grave
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Displacement Wave
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Doomsday
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Reshape
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Lórien Revealed
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Timetwister
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Scrounge for Eternity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lively Dirge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Fabricate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Counsel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
One with the Machine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Buried Alive
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Emergency Weld
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Their Name Is Death
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Living Death
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-18%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Thoughtcast
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Exhume
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Manifold Key
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Voltaic Key
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Urza's Bauble
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Defense Grid
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Cloud Key
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Forge
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Imposter Mech
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Unwinding Clock
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Time Sieve
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Prized Statue
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Codex Shredder
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Vexing Bauble
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Mephitic Draught
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
The Everflowing Well
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Grim Bauble
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Clock of Omens
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Scroll Rack
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Cranial Plating
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Junker
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-19%synergy
Staff of Domination
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Renegade Map
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Regalia
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Animate Dead
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Necromancy
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Dance of the Dead
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Copy Artifact
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Scriptures
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mechanized Production
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Steal Enchantment
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mirrormade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Power Artifact
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Vault of Whispers
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
54%synergy
City of Traitors
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Academy Ruins
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Vault
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Fomori Vault
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Archway of Innovation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
92%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
96%synergy
Mox Amber
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
86%synergy
Mox Diamond
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
87%synergy
Grim Monolith
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
82%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Springleaf Drum
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Paradise Mantle
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
The Soul Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-27%synergy
Basalt Monolith
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Pentad Prism
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Star
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Underground Sea
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
87%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
69%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
83%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
86%synergy
Marsh Flats
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
83%synergy
Flooded Strand
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
83%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
76%synergy
Morphic Pool
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
75%synergy
Island
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
-22%synergy
Scalding Tarn
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Swamp
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
-30%synergy
Undercity Sewers
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Underground River
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
19%synergy
City of Brass
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Spire of Industry
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Ruins
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Horizon of Progress
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-44%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Starting Town
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy