Golbez, Crystal Collector (Commander) - Expensive 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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Agna Qel'a
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
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Vault of Whispers
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
85%synergy
Seat of the Synod
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
85%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
77%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
76%synergy
Foundry Inspector
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
70%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
69%synergy
Thought Monitor
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
67%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
66%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
64%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
57%synergy
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Baleful Strix
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Master of Etherium
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Dreadnought
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Thoughtcast
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Riddlesmith
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Collector's Vault
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
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Imotekh the Stormlord
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Broodstar
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Filigree Attendant
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Rook Turret
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Triplicate Titan
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
The Warring Triad
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Death's Shadow
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Armix, Filigree Thrasher
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Silver Myr
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Myr Retriever
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Valkyrie Aerial Unit
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Mirko, Obsessive Theorist
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Necron Deathmark
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Basim Ibn Ishaq
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Spellskite
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Scrap Trawler
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Technomancer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Mirrorshell Crab
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Meteor Golem
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Millikin
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
The Reality Chip
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Cityscape Leveler
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Leaden Myr
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Shambling Suit
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Cryptothrall
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Canoptek Spyder
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Triniform
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Argentum Masticore
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Herald of Anguish
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Frantic Search
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Withering Torment
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Desynchronization
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Entomb
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Counterspell
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-35%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Access Denied
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Consider
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Spell Swindle
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-24%synergy
Overkill
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Scour for Scrap
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Cerebral Download
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Resculpt
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Stern Lesson
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Denial
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Dig Through Time
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Evacuation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Espers to Magicite
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Desculpting Blast
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Their Name Is Death
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Toxic Deluge
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Feed the Swarm
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Buried Alive
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Haunt the Network
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Blood Money
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Terisiare's Devastation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Unmarked Grave
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Singularity Rupture
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Villainous Wrath
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Dread Return
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Forging the Anchor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Persist
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Lunar Insight
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
One with the Machine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Simulacrum Synthesizer
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Forge
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Cloud Key
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Unwinding Clock
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
The Everflowing Well
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Sculpting Steel
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Strionic Resonator
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Cryogen Relic
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Junker
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Imposter Mech
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Time Sieve
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Cranial Plating
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Forge
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
The Underworld Cookbook
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Altar of Dementia
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Bauble
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Crawlspace
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Trading Post
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Stone of Erech
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Tithing Blade
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Feldon's Cane
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Winged Boots
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Repurposing Bay
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Bauble
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Semblance Anvil
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Enhanced Surveillance
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Black Market Connections
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Efficient Construction
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Biotransference
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Mechanized Production
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Revel in Riches
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Scriptures
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Teval's Judgment
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Tortured Existence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Disinformation Campaign
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Treasure Vault
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Urza's Saga
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Academy Ruins
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Archway of Innovation
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Fomori Vault
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
High Market
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
The Black Gate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
War Room
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Barren Moor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Fountainport
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Dimir Signet
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Mox Opal
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Mox Amber
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Island
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Morphic Pool
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
71%synergy
Watery Grave
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Undercity Sewers
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Underground River
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Underground Sea
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Sunken Hollow
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-32%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Isle
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Sunken Ruins
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Power Depot
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Scene of the Crime
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Fetid Pools
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Darkslick Shores
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Choked Estuary
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-38%synergy
Starting Town
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Deceit
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-26%synergy
Mirrex
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-26%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy