Golbez, Crystal Collector (Commander) - Optimized Reanimator

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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
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Vault of Whispers
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
96%synergy
Seat of the Synod
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
95%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
93%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
92%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
80%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
78%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
73%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
70%synergy
Inventors' Fair
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
60%synergy
Imotekh the Stormlord
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Baleful Strix
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
54%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Foundry Inspector
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Reanimate
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Thought Monitor
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Rhystic Study
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Demonic Tutor
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Mana Vault
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Master of Etherium
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Spellskite
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Scrap Trawler
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Mirko, Obsessive Theorist
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Ornithopter
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Death's Shadow
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Riddlesmith
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Rook Turret
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Broodstar
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
The Warring Triad
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
The Reality Chip
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Dreadnought
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Displacer Kitten
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Triplicate Titan
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Silver Myr
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Filigree Attendant
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Myr Retriever
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Leaden Myr
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Anrakyr the Traveller
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Unshakable Tail
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Apocalypse Demon
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Memnite
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Mirran Spy
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Armix, Filigree Thrasher
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Master Transmuter
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Academy Manufactor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Millikin
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Entomb
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Withering Torment
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Dispute
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Desynchronization
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Frantic Search
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Consultation
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Bitter Triumph
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Whir of Invention
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Retract
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Darkness
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Scour for Scrap
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Thoughtcast
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Buried Alive
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Victimize
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Fabricate
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Their Name Is Death
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Dread Return
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Feed the Swarm
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
0%synergy
One with the Machine
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Haunt the Network
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Singularity Rupture
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Villainous Wrath
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Unmarked Grave
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Drafna's Restoration
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Coiling Rebirth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Persist
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Ringsight
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Living Death
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Scrounge for Eternity
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Time Sieve
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Sculpting Steel
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Forge
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
30%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Collector's Vault
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Cloud Key
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Unwinding Clock
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Repurposing Bay
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Bauble
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Welding Jar
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Codex Shredder
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Defense Grid
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
The Underworld Cookbook
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Cranial Plating
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Spellbook
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mindcrank
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Domination
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Cryogen Relic
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Insight Engine
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Biotransference
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Mystic Remora
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Efficient Construction
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Animate Dead
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Enhanced Surveillance
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Mechanized Production
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Treasure Vault
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Urza's Saga
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Academy Ruins
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Archway of Innovation
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-15%synergy
Fomori Vault
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-22%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Tolaria West
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
City of Traitors
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Sol Ring
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Signet
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Mox Opal
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Springleaf Drum
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Paradise Mantle
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Island
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Watery Grave
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Undercity Sewers
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Underground River
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Morphic Pool
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Spire of Industry
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-33%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Isle
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-15%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Underground Sea
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Power Depot
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Sunken Ruins
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
9%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Fetid Pools
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-21%synergy
Choked Estuary
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-29%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Deceit
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-22%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sinister Hideout
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Scene of the Crime
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy