Golbez, Crystal Collector (Commander) - Expensive Core Artifacts

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Inventors' Fair
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
86%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
84%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
84%synergy
Vault of Whispers
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
83%synergy
Seat of the Synod
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
83%synergy
Treasure Vault
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Foundry Inspector
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Entomb
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Baleful Strix
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Imotekh the Stormlord
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Deadly Dispute
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Creatures
Metalwork Colossus
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Thought Monitor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Death's Shadow
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Junk Diver
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Master of Etherium
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Dreadnought
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Myr Retriever
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Rook Turret
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Mirko, Obsessive Theorist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Silent Arbiter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Broodstar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Necron Deathmark
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Triplicate Titan
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Silver Myr
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
The Reality Chip
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Auton Soldier
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Filigree Attendant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Canoptek Spyder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Cityscape Leveler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Master Transmuter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Riddlesmith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Patchwork Gnomes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Maelstrom Colossus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Illuminor Szeras
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Scrap Trawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vedalken Humiliator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dalek Squadron
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Trazyn the Infinite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Deadly Rollick
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Mana Drain
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Desynchronization
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Withering Torment
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Cerebral Download
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Frantic Search
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Stern Lesson
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-31%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Desculpting Blast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Scour for Scrap
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Assert Authority
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Recoil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chain of Vapor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cyber Conversion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-20%synergy
Access Denied
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Fanatical Offering
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Reverse the Polarity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Brainsurge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Excavation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Spell Swindle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Dig Through Time
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Espers to Magicite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Overkill
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Their Name Is Death
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Unmarked Grave
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Villainous Wrath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Feed the Swarm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
One with the Machine
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Buried Alive
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Reanimate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Thoughtcast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Singularity Rupture
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Terisiare's Devastation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Monumental Corruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Terror Tide
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dread Return
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Lunar Insight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unearth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Rise and Shine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blood Money
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Shifting Grift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Whispering Madness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Baral's Expertise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Dark Deal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
March of Progress
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Traumatize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Solve the Equation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Encroaching Mycosynth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Collector's Vault
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Unwinding Clock
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Repurposing Bay
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
The Everflowing Well
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Time Sieve
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Sculpting Steel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Darksteel Forge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Strionic Resonator
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Imposter Mech
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Insight Engine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Cryogen Relic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mephitic Draught
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grinding Station
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Crawlspace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cloud Key
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Blasting Station
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Whip of Erebos
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Scroll Rack
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Prized Statue
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mirage Mirror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Boompile
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Expedition Map
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Forge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Feldon's Cane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pithing Needle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Altar of Dementia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Enhanced Surveillance
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Mechanized Production
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Biotransference
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Efficient Construction
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Disinformation Campaign
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Tortured Existence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Counterbalance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Frozen Aether
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Copy Artifact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Curator's Ward
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Court of Vantress
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Breathstealer's Crypt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret, Agent of Bolas
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Academy Ruins
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Archway of Innovation
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Buried Ruin
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Fomori Vault
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-26%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Factory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
High Market
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fountainport
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Drownyard Temple
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Mox Opal
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Dimir Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-36%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Worn Powerstone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Lens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
83%synergy
Undercity Sewers
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Sink into Stupor
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Command Tower
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-25%synergy
Morphic Pool
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Polluted Delta
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Watery Grave
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
10%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Power Depot
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Underground River
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Scene of the Crime
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Spire of Industry
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Isle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-21%synergy
Fetid Pools
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-27%synergy
Underground Sea
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Mirrex
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Glimmervoid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-54%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy