Golbez, Crystal Collector (Commander) - Upgraded

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
29%inclusion44 decks153 decks
27%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Agna Qel'a
3.1%inclusion4 decks129 decks
1%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
3.1%inclusion4 decks129 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
92%inclusion539 decks587 decks
87%synergy
Vault of Whispers
88%inclusion517 decks587 decks
84%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
79%inclusion466 decks587 decks
77%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
79%inclusion461 decks587 decks
76%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
78%inclusion455 decks587 decks
72%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
74%inclusion436 decks587 decks
71%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
73%inclusion429 decks587 decks
70%synergy
Foundry Inspector
67%inclusion395 decks587 decks
65%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
67%inclusion391 decks587 decks
64%synergy
Thought Monitor
61%inclusion361 decks587 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Baleful Strix
71%inclusion417 decks587 decks
48%synergy
Master of Etherium
60%inclusion350 decks587 decks
58%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
54%inclusion319 decks587 decks
53%synergy
Counterspell
51%inclusion299 decks587 decks
-5%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
48%inclusion283 decks587 decks
47%synergy
Thoughtcast
48%inclusion283 decks587 decks
46%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
47%inclusion276 decks587 decks
17%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
47%inclusion275 decks587 decks
45%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
47%inclusion273 decks587 decks
45%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
46%inclusion270 decks587 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
27%inclusion160 decks587 decks
21%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion97 decks587 decks
-8%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion77 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion72 decks587 decks
-7%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
9.4%inclusion55 decks587 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.3%inclusion49 decks587 decks
-12%synergy
Rhystic Study
6.1%inclusion36 decks587 decks
-18%synergy
Creatures
Imotekh the Stormlord
45%inclusion264 decks587 decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
44%inclusion259 decks587 decks
34%synergy
Rook Turret
42%inclusion245 decks587 decks
39%synergy
Broodstar
41%inclusion241 decks587 decks
40%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
41%inclusion239 decks587 decks
36%synergy
Filigree Attendant
41%inclusion238 decks587 decks
40%synergy
Armix, Filigree Thrasher
35%inclusion204 decks587 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
34%inclusion202 decks587 decks
33%synergy
Riddlesmith
34%inclusion200 decks587 decks
33%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
34%inclusion197 decks587 decks
31%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
32%inclusion186 decks587 decks
28%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
31%inclusion184 decks587 decks
30%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
30%inclusion177 decks587 decks
29%synergy
The Warring Triad
30%inclusion176 decks587 decks
28%synergy
Death's Shadow
30%inclusion175 decks587 decks
29%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
28%inclusion166 decks587 decks
27%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
25%inclusion147 decks587 decks
23%synergy
Spellskite
23%inclusion137 decks587 decks
16%synergy
Silver Myr
23%inclusion136 decks587 decks
21%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
23%inclusion136 decks587 decks
22%synergy
The Reality Chip
23%inclusion135 decks587 decks
20%synergy
Myr Retriever
23%inclusion133 decks587 decks
22%synergy
Shambling Suit
21%inclusion123 decks587 decks
21%synergy
Unshakable Tail
21%inclusion121 decks587 decks
17%synergy
Mirko, Obsessive Theorist
20%inclusion118 decks587 decks
19%synergy
Triplicate Titan
20%inclusion117 decks587 decks
19%synergy
Scrap Trawler
20%inclusion116 decks587 decks
19%synergy
Academy Manufactor
19%inclusion111 decks587 decks
17%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
19%inclusion110 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
18%inclusion108 decks587 decks
17%synergy
Leaden Myr
18%inclusion108 decks587 decks
17%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
18%inclusion105 decks587 decks
17%synergy
Master Transmuter
18%inclusion104 decks587 decks
17%synergy
Necron Deathmark
17%inclusion97 decks587 decks
16%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
17%inclusion97 decks587 decks
16%synergy
Valkyrie Aerial Unit
16%inclusion94 decks587 decks
15%synergy
Pactdoll Terror
16%inclusion94 decks587 decks
15%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
15%inclusion90 decks587 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Dreadnought
15%inclusion90 decks587 decks
15%synergy
Ornithopter
15%inclusion90 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
15%inclusion87 decks587 decks
14%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
15%inclusion87 decks587 decks
14%synergy
Mirrorshell Crab
14%inclusion85 decks587 decks
14%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
14%inclusion84 decks587 decks
13%synergy
Basim Ibn Ishaq
14%inclusion84 decks587 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Triniform
14%inclusion83 decks587 decks
14%synergy
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
14%inclusion82 decks587 decks
14%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
14%inclusion63 decks455 decks
13%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
13%inclusion78 decks587 decks
12%synergy
Consuming Aberration
12%inclusion70 decks587 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
39%inclusion231 decks587 decks
32%synergy
Desynchronization
29%inclusion169 decks587 decks
27%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
28%inclusion166 decks587 decks
27%synergy
Frantic Search
27%inclusion161 decks587 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
27%inclusion159 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion155 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion130 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion126 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
20%inclusion119 decks587 decks
12%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion114 decks587 decks
-13%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion108 decks587 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion107 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion99 decks587 decks
0%synergy
Whir of Invention
14%inclusion83 decks587 decks
13%synergy
Scour for Scrap
13%inclusion57 decks425 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion60 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion57 decks587 decks
-25%synergy
Spell Swindle
10%inclusion57 decks587 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
9.4%inclusion55 decks587 decks
-5%synergy
Access Denied
9.4%inclusion55 decks587 decks
9%synergy
Stern Lesson
8.9%inclusion52 decks587 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
8.7%inclusion51 decks587 decks
-22%synergy
Swallowed by Leviathan
7.8%inclusion46 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Cerebral Download
7.6%inclusion33 decks434 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
7.5%inclusion44 decks587 decks
-7%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.5%inclusion44 decks587 decks
2%synergy
Drown in the Loch
7.0%inclusion41 decks587 decks
-12%synergy
Overkill
6.8%inclusion40 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.6%inclusion39 decks587 decks
-4%synergy
Espers to Magicite
6.5%inclusion38 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
6.5%inclusion38 decks587 decks
-4%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.3%inclusion37 decks587 decks
-10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.3%inclusion37 decks587 decks
-3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.1%inclusion36 decks587 decks
-10%synergy
Resculpt
6.0%inclusion35 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
5.3%inclusion31 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Buried Alive
28%inclusion167 decks587 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
28%inclusion164 decks587 decks
2%synergy
Their Name Is Death
27%inclusion157 decks587 decks
26%synergy
Feed the Swarm
25%inclusion144 decks587 decks
-12%synergy
Fabricate
21%inclusion124 decks587 decks
18%synergy
Reanimate
21%inclusion122 decks587 decks
-3%synergy
Haunt the Network
17%inclusion100 decks587 decks
16%synergy
Singularity Rupture
14%inclusion63 decks463 decks
2%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion73 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion63 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Their Number Is Legion
11%inclusion63 decks587 decks
10%synergy
Terisiare's Devastation
10%inclusion59 decks587 decks
9%synergy
Unmarked Grave
8.2%inclusion48 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
8.2%inclusion48 decks587 decks
-3%synergy
Victimize
7.7%inclusion45 decks587 decks
-6%synergy
Monumental Corruption
6.6%inclusion39 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Blood Money
6.1%inclusion36 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
6.0%inclusion35 decks587 decks
-10%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
5.5%inclusion32 decks587 decks
-4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.1%inclusion30 decks587 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
39%inclusion227 decks587 decks
37%synergy
Collector's Vault
37%inclusion219 decks587 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion218 decks587 decks
10%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
35%inclusion205 decks587 decks
34%synergy
Cloud Key
35%inclusion203 decks587 decks
33%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
28%inclusion130 decks459 decks
27%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
27%inclusion161 decks587 decks
18%synergy
Demonic Junker
26%inclusion152 decks587 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion150 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Time Sieve
23%inclusion137 decks587 decks
21%synergy
Sculpting Steel
23%inclusion134 decks587 decks
22%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
21%inclusion123 decks587 decks
20%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
19%inclusion109 decks587 decks
18%synergy
The Underworld Cookbook
18%inclusion105 decks587 decks
17%synergy
Cryogen Relic
18%inclusion78 decks443 decks
16%synergy
Cranial Plating
18%inclusion103 decks587 decks
16%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
17%inclusion101 decks587 decks
17%synergy
The Everflowing Well
16%inclusion92 decks587 decks
14%synergy
Strionic Resonator
14%inclusion84 decks587 decks
10%synergy
Unwinding Clock
13%inclusion78 decks587 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion76 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
13%inclusion75 decks587 decks
12%synergy
Repurposing Bay
12%inclusion73 decks587 decks
12%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
12%inclusion71 decks587 decks
10%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
11%inclusion65 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Prized Statue
11%inclusion63 decks587 decks
10%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
11%inclusion62 decks587 decks
9%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
10%inclusion61 decks587 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Bauble
10%inclusion58 decks587 decks
9%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
10%inclusion58 decks587 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.4%inclusion55 decks587 decks
-5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
9.2%inclusion54 decks587 decks
8%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
9.2%inclusion54 decks587 decks
9%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
9.2%inclusion54 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Tithing Blade
8.5%inclusion50 decks587 decks
8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.8%inclusion46 decks587 decks
3%synergy
Trading Post
7.7%inclusion45 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Transmutation Font
7.3%inclusion43 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
7.2%inclusion42 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.2%inclusion42 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
7.2%inclusion42 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Forge
6.8%inclusion40 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Servo Schematic
6.3%inclusion37 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
6.3%inclusion37 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Blood Fountain
6.3%inclusion37 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
6.1%inclusion36 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Executioner's Capsule
5.8%inclusion34 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Semblance Anvil
5.5%inclusion32 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
5.3%inclusion31 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
36%inclusion210 decks587 decks
34%synergy
Biotransference
34%inclusion198 decks587 decks
33%synergy
Enhanced Surveillance
33%inclusion193 decks587 decks
29%synergy
Efficient Construction
29%inclusion172 decks587 decks
28%synergy
Mechanized Production
18%inclusion103 decks587 decks
16%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion102 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.9%inclusion52 decks587 decks
-7%synergy
Propaganda
7.5%inclusion44 decks587 decks
-9%synergy
Tortured Existence
7.0%inclusion41 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Teval's Judgment
6.1%inclusion36 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.6%inclusion33 decks587 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Scriptures
5.3%inclusion31 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
45%inclusion267 decks587 decks
44%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
16%inclusion85 decks539 decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
10%inclusion57 decks587 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Treasure Vault
52%inclusion307 decks587 decks
51%synergy
Archway of Innovation
51%inclusion299 decks587 decks
48%synergy
Academy Ruins
48%inclusion283 decks587 decks
45%synergy
Inventors' Fair
38%inclusion223 decks587 decks
36%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
32%inclusion150 decks463 decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion173 decks587 decks
-9%synergy
Buried Ruin
28%inclusion163 decks587 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion159 decks587 decks
21%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
25%inclusion148 decks587 decks
22%synergy
Fomori Vault
24%inclusion140 decks587 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion129 decks587 decks
-14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion123 decks587 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion67 decks587 decks
-2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion62 decks587 decks
-9%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
8.3%inclusion49 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.7%inclusion45 decks587 decks
2%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.4%inclusion25 decks463 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.3%inclusion31 decks587 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.3%inclusion31 decks587 decks
-5%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.1%inclusion22 decks434 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion544 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion533 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
73%inclusion426 decks587 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Signet
60%inclusion355 decks587 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion220 decks587 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion219 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
36%inclusion212 decks587 decks
34%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
34%inclusion198 decks587 decks
32%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion177 decks587 decks
-2%synergy
Springleaf Drum
21%inclusion123 decks587 decks
20%synergy
Mox Amber
18%inclusion107 decks587 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion104 decks587 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion85 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion73 decks587 decks
-6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
12%inclusion71 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion67 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Paradise Mantle
7.8%inclusion46 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.6%inclusion33 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.6%inclusion33 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.5%inclusion32 decks587 decks
-3%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.5%inclusion32 decks587 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion574 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion568 decks587 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion538 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
75%inclusion439 decks587 decks
70%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
66%inclusion388 decks587 decks
14%synergy
Watery Grave
65%inclusion379 decks587 decks
18%synergy
Sunken Hollow
63%inclusion368 decks587 decks
-3%synergy
Underground River
59%inclusion344 decks587 decks
20%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
51%inclusion300 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Morphic Pool
45%inclusion267 decks587 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
42%inclusion244 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Undercity Sewers
41%inclusion240 decks587 decks
21%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
40%inclusion235 decks587 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Isle
37%inclusion216 decks587 decks
-7%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
36%inclusion211 decks587 decks
-4%synergy
Spire of Industry
29%inclusion168 decks587 decks
27%synergy
Sunken Ruins
26%inclusion155 decks587 decks
12%synergy
Choked Estuary
26%inclusion154 decks587 decks
-22%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
26%inclusion152 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Power Depot
24%inclusion140 decks587 decks
23%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
22%inclusion131 decks587 decks
-17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion130 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion126 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion124 decks587 decks
-12%synergy
Scene of the Crime
18%inclusion106 decks587 decks
17%synergy
Fetid Pools
17%inclusion98 decks587 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Deceit
16%inclusion95 decks587 decks
-20%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
15%inclusion90 decks587 decks
15%synergy
Underground Sea
12%inclusion71 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
Darkslick Shores
12%inclusion71 decks587 decks
-2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion60 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.7%inclusion51 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.3%inclusion49 decks587 decks
-9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.8%inclusion46 decks587 decks
-15%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.5%inclusion44 decks587 decks
-2%synergy
Dismal Backwater
7.0%inclusion41 decks587 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.8%inclusion40 decks587 decks
-5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.6%inclusion39 decks587 decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.5%inclusion38 decks587 decks
-2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.5%inclusion38 decks587 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.3%inclusion37 decks587 decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.1%inclusion36 decks587 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.1%inclusion36 decks587 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.1%inclusion36 decks587 decks
-2%synergy
River of Tears
5.6%inclusion33 decks587 decks
-5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.5%inclusion32 decks587 decks
-2%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
5.5%inclusion32 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
Mirrex
5.1%inclusion30 decks587 decks
5%synergy