Golbez, Crystal Collector (Commander) - Core

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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
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth
2.6%inclusion2 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Raven Eagle
2.5%inclusion2 decks80 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
85%inclusion247 decks292 decks
80%synergy
Vault of Whispers
82%inclusion238 decks292 decks
77%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
75%inclusion218 decks292 decks
72%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
67%inclusion197 decks292 decks
65%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
65%inclusion189 decks292 decks
62%synergy
Foundry Inspector
64%inclusion188 decks292 decks
62%synergy
Thought Monitor
64%inclusion186 decks292 decks
61%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
66%inclusion194 decks292 decks
61%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
62%inclusion180 decks292 decks
58%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
57%inclusion166 decks292 decks
55%synergy
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Baleful Strix
65%inclusion189 decks292 decks
42%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
53%inclusion155 decks292 decks
41%synergy
Master of Etherium
52%inclusion152 decks292 decks
51%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
50%inclusion145 decks292 decks
47%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
49%inclusion143 decks292 decks
48%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
47%inclusion137 decks292 decks
45%synergy
Rook Turret
47%inclusion136 decks292 decks
44%synergy
Filigree Attendant
45%inclusion131 decks292 decks
44%synergy
Thoughtcast
45%inclusion130 decks292 decks
42%synergy
Collector's Vault
44%inclusion128 decks292 decks
42%synergy
Creatures
Kappa Cannoneer
43%inclusion125 decks292 decks
41%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
42%inclusion124 decks292 decks
38%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
40%inclusion118 decks292 decks
37%synergy
Imotekh the Stormlord
40%inclusion116 decks292 decks
39%synergy
Broodstar
36%inclusion104 decks292 decks
35%synergy
Armix, Filigree Thrasher
35%inclusion101 decks292 decks
34%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
34%inclusion100 decks292 decks
33%synergy
Death's Shadow
32%inclusion94 decks292 decks
32%synergy
Riddlesmith
32%inclusion93 decks292 decks
31%synergy
Silver Myr
31%inclusion91 decks292 decks
29%synergy
The Warring Triad
30%inclusion89 decks292 decks
28%synergy
Triplicate Titan
30%inclusion87 decks292 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
28%inclusion81 decks292 decks
18%synergy
Leaden Myr
26%inclusion77 decks292 decks
25%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
26%inclusion75 decks292 decks
22%synergy
Shambling Suit
24%inclusion70 decks292 decks
24%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
23%inclusion67 decks292 decks
22%synergy
Valkyrie Aerial Unit
23%inclusion66 decks292 decks
22%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
22%inclusion65 decks292 decks
9%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
22%inclusion65 decks292 decks
21%synergy
Mirko, Obsessive Theorist
22%inclusion64 decks292 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Triniform
22%inclusion63 decks292 decks
21%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
21%inclusion60 decks292 decks
20%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
21%inclusion60 decks292 decks
19%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
19%inclusion56 decks292 decks
17%synergy
Mirrorshell Crab
19%inclusion56 decks292 decks
18%synergy
Unshakable Tail
19%inclusion55 decks292 decks
15%synergy
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
18%inclusion54 decks292 decks
18%synergy
Millikin
18%inclusion53 decks292 decks
15%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
17%inclusion50 decks292 decks
16%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
17%inclusion49 decks292 decks
16%synergy
Myr Retriever
17%inclusion49 decks292 decks
16%synergy
Academy Manufactor
17%inclusion49 decks292 decks
15%synergy
Necron Deathmark
16%inclusion48 decks292 decks
16%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
16%inclusion48 decks292 decks
15%synergy
Ornithopter
16%inclusion46 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Pactdoll Terror
15%inclusion44 decks292 decks
14%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
13%inclusion38 decks292 decks
12%synergy
Scrap Trawler
13%inclusion37 decks292 decks
12%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
13%inclusion37 decks292 decks
12%synergy
Consuming Aberration
13%inclusion37 decks292 decks
-2%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
13%inclusion37 decks292 decks
12%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
13%inclusion29 decks229 decks
12%synergy
The Reality Chip
12%inclusion36 decks292 decks
9%synergy
Master Transmuter
12%inclusion35 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
12%inclusion34 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
11%inclusion31 decks292 decks
10%synergy
Anrakyr the Traveller
10%inclusion30 decks292 decks
10%synergy
Meteor Golem
10%inclusion30 decks292 decks
9%synergy
Apocalypse Demon
10%inclusion29 decks292 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
39%inclusion115 decks292 decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion115 decks292 decks
-16%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
31%inclusion91 decks292 decks
30%synergy
Frantic Search
30%inclusion89 decks292 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion82 decks292 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion82 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
24%inclusion71 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion63 decks292 decks
-11%synergy
Desynchronization
20%inclusion58 decks292 decks
18%synergy
Scour for Scrap
18%inclusion38 decks216 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion45 decks292 decks
0%synergy
Access Denied
13%inclusion38 decks292 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion38 decks292 decks
-2%synergy
Stern Lesson
13%inclusion37 decks292 decks
12%synergy
Swallowed by Leviathan
13%inclusion37 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Overkill
11%inclusion31 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion28 decks292 decks
-5%synergy
Cerebral Download
9.5%inclusion21 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.2%inclusion27 decks292 decks
-7%synergy
Aetherize
9.2%inclusion27 decks292 decks
-1%synergy
Spell Swindle
8.9%inclusion26 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.6%inclusion25 decks292 decks
-11%synergy
Swan Song
8.6%inclusion25 decks292 decks
-9%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.2%inclusion24 decks292 decks
-27%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.2%inclusion24 decks292 decks
-3%synergy
Resculpt
7.5%inclusion22 decks292 decks
0%synergy
Pongify
7.2%inclusion21 decks292 decks
-8%synergy
Brainstorm
7.2%inclusion21 decks292 decks
-24%synergy
Entomb
6.8%inclusion20 decks292 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.5%inclusion19 decks292 decks
-3%synergy
Espers to Magicite
6.2%inclusion18 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Drown in the Loch
5.8%inclusion17 decks292 decks
-13%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.8%inclusion17 decks292 decks
-10%synergy
Dreams of Laguna
5.1%inclusion15 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
28%inclusion82 decks292 decks
-8%synergy
Buried Alive
22%inclusion65 decks292 decks
15%synergy
Haunt the Network
21%inclusion61 decks292 decks
20%synergy
Their Name Is Death
20%inclusion59 decks292 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion58 decks292 decks
-6%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion49 decks292 decks
-7%synergy
Singularity Rupture
16%inclusion37 decks235 decks
4%synergy
Terisiare's Devastation
12%inclusion36 decks292 decks
12%synergy
Blood Money
12%inclusion36 decks292 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion34 decks292 decks
-2%synergy
Dread Return
9.2%inclusion27 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Fabricate
9.2%inclusion27 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
8.2%inclusion24 decks292 decks
-5%synergy
Their Number Is Legion
8.2%inclusion24 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
7.5%inclusion22 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Corruption
7.2%inclusion21 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Unmarked Grave
6.5%inclusion19 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Living Death
5.5%inclusion16 decks292 decks
1%synergy
Terror Tide
5.1%inclusion15 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
35%inclusion103 decks292 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion90 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Cloud Key
30%inclusion88 decks292 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion85 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Junker
26%inclusion77 decks292 decks
25%synergy
Cranial Plating
23%inclusion68 decks292 decks
22%synergy
Cryogen Relic
23%inclusion52 decks224 decks
22%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
21%inclusion48 decks231 decks
19%synergy
The Everflowing Well
21%inclusion60 decks292 decks
19%synergy
Sculpting Steel
21%inclusion60 decks292 decks
19%synergy
Strionic Resonator
15%inclusion44 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
15%inclusion44 decks292 decks
14%synergy
The Underworld Cookbook
15%inclusion43 decks292 decks
14%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
13%inclusion39 decks292 decks
13%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
13%inclusion39 decks292 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion36 decks292 decks
-2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion35 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Time Sieve
11%inclusion33 decks292 decks
9%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
11%inclusion32 decks292 decks
9%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
11%inclusion31 decks292 decks
10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion30 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
10%inclusion29 decks292 decks
9%synergy
Tithing Blade
8.6%inclusion25 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Transmutation Font
8.6%inclusion25 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Noble's Purse
8.6%inclusion25 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Unwinding Clock
8.2%inclusion24 decks292 decks
7%synergy
The Lunar Whale
8.2%inclusion24 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Blood Fountain
7.9%inclusion23 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
7.9%inclusion23 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
7.5%inclusion22 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
7.2%inclusion21 decks292 decks
-2%synergy
Prized Statue
7.2%inclusion21 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Essence Anchor
6.5%inclusion19 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
6.2%inclusion18 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Trading Post
6.2%inclusion18 decks292 decks
6%synergy
The Water Crystal
6.2%inclusion18 decks292 decks
-3%synergy
Semblance Anvil
6.2%inclusion18 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
5.8%inclusion17 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
5.8%inclusion17 decks292 decks
5%synergy
The Regalia
5.8%inclusion17 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Lunatic Pandora
5.8%inclusion17 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.1%inclusion15 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
5.1%inclusion15 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
5.1%inclusion15 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Codex Shredder
5.1%inclusion15 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Phantom Train
5.1%inclusion15 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mirrodin Besieged
43%inclusion125 decks292 decks
41%synergy
Efficient Construction
37%inclusion107 decks292 decks
36%synergy
Enhanced Surveillance
37%inclusion107 decks292 decks
33%synergy
Biotransference
23%inclusion68 decks292 decks
22%synergy
Mechanized Production
18%inclusion53 decks292 decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion36 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Scriptures
10%inclusion30 decks292 decks
9%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
8.6%inclusion25 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Disinformation Campaign
6.8%inclusion20 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Teval's Judgment
5.1%inclusion15 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
26%inclusion77 decks292 decks
25%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
9.3%inclusion24 decks259 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Treasure Vault
47%inclusion136 decks292 decks
45%synergy
Archway of Innovation
38%inclusion110 decks292 decks
35%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion86 decks292 decks
-10%synergy
Academy Ruins
27%inclusion80 decks292 decks
24%synergy
Buried Ruin
23%inclusion67 decks292 decks
20%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
21%inclusion61 decks292 decks
18%synergy
Inventors' Fair
21%inclusion60 decks292 decks
19%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
18%inclusion43 decks235 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion39 decks292 decks
-23%synergy
Fomori Vault
12%inclusion36 decks292 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion30 decks292 decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion28 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.2%inclusion24 decks292 decks
-12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.9%inclusion23 decks292 decks
-5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
7.2%inclusion21 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.8%inclusion20 decks292 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.8%inclusion17 decks292 decks
-22%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.8%inclusion17 decks292 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion252 decks292 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion250 decks292 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
64%inclusion188 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
60%inclusion175 decks292 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
45%inclusion131 decks292 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion106 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion89 decks292 decks
-1%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
29%inclusion84 decks292 decks
27%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
24%inclusion70 decks292 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion50 decks292 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
16%inclusion46 decks292 decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Drum
15%inclusion44 decks292 decks
14%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion31 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion31 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion29 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.5%inclusion22 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
7.2%inclusion21 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Cargo Ship
7.2%inclusion21 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.8%inclusion17 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Blitzball
5.2%inclusion15 decks289 decks
5%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.1%inclusion15 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.1%inclusion15 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
5.1%inclusion15 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion286 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Island
98%inclusion286 decks292 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion245 decks292 decks
-4%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
76%inclusion222 decks292 decks
71%synergy
Sunken Hollow
62%inclusion180 decks292 decks
-4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
56%inclusion163 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Underground River
42%inclusion122 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Isle
40%inclusion116 decks292 decks
-4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
39%inclusion113 decks292 decks
-1%synergy
Watery Grave
38%inclusion110 decks292 decks
-9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
36%inclusion106 decks292 decks
-3%synergy
Choked Estuary
36%inclusion105 decks292 decks
-12%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
30%inclusion88 decks292 decks
-10%synergy
Morphic Pool
28%inclusion82 decks292 decks
-9%synergy
Power Depot
27%inclusion78 decks292 decks
26%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
26%inclusion76 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion74 decks292 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Deceit
25%inclusion72 decks292 decks
-12%synergy
Scene of the Crime
24%inclusion69 decks292 decks
23%synergy
Undercity Sewers
23%inclusion68 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion67 decks292 decks
-10%synergy
Spire of Industry
23%inclusion66 decks292 decks
21%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
19%inclusion55 decks292 decks
-6%synergy
Fetid Pools
18%inclusion53 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Ruins
17%inclusion50 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion46 decks292 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion45 decks292 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion39 decks292 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion38 decks292 decks
-2%synergy
Dismal Backwater
13%inclusion37 decks292 decks
-3%synergy
Darkslick Shores
10%inclusion30 decks292 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion28 decks292 decks
-2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
9.2%inclusion27 decks292 decks
8%synergy
River of Tears
8.6%inclusion25 decks292 decks
-2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.2%inclusion24 decks292 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.5%inclusion22 decks292 decks
-20%synergy
Treno, Dark City
7.5%inclusion22 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.8%inclusion20 decks292 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.5%inclusion19 decks292 decks
-3%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
5.8%inclusion17 decks292 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.5%inclusion16 decks292 decks
-3%synergy