Golbez, Crystal Collector (Commander) - Upgraded Combo

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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
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Boomerang Basics
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Agna Qel'a
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sai, Master Thopterist
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
90%synergy
Vault of Whispers
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
88%synergy
Seat of the Synod
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
88%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
86%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
82%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
70%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Foundry Inspector
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
68%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Master of Etherium
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Baleful Strix
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Thought Monitor
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
60%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Deadly Dispute
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Thoughtcast
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
47%synergy
The Reality Chip
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Mystic Forge
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Rhystic Study
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Myr Retriever
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Filigree Attendant
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Riddlesmith
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Rook Turret
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Imotekh the Stormlord
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Armix, Filigree Thrasher
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Spellskite
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Silver Myr
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Ornithopter
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Dreadnought
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Death's Shadow
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Broodstar
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Apocalypse Demon
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Shambling Suit
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Consuming Aberration
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Pactdoll Terror
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Academy Manufactor
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Leaden Myr
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
The Warring Triad
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Scrap Trawler
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Weeping Angel
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Unshakable Tail
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Memnite
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Master Transmuter
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Walking Ballista
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Canoptek Scarab Swarm
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Mirrorshell Crab
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Thirst for Knowledge
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-19%synergy
Whir of Invention
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Desynchronization
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Frantic Search
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Entomb
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Fanatical Offering
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Swallowed by Leviathan
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Scour for Scrap
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Zuko's Conviction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-24%synergy
Bitter Triumph
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Spell Swindle
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Snuff Out
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Access Denied
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Consider
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Disruption Protocol
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Stern Lesson
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Costly Plunder
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Rewind
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Long River's Pull
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Dig Through Time
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Spider-Sense
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Buried Alive
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Feed the Swarm
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Fabricate
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Windfall
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Unmarked Grave
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Reanimate
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Terisiare's Devastation
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Dread Return
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Their Number Is Legion
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Their Name Is Death
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Singularity Rupture
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Ponder
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Terror Tide
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Ringsight
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Blood Money
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Haunt the Network
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Traumatize
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Cloud Key
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Collector's Vault
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Demonic Junker
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Cryogen Relic
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
The Everflowing Well
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Time Sieve
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Prized Statue
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Bauble
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
The Underworld Cookbook
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Tithing Blade
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Repurposing Bay
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Codex Shredder
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nettlecyst
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Mephitic Draught
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Servo Schematic
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Sculpting Steel
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Cranial Plating
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Forsaken Monument
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Blood Fountain
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Strionic Resonator
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Unwinding Clock
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Relic
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Scroll Rack
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Enhanced Surveillance
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Biotransference
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Mechanized Production
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Efficient Construction
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Artificer's Intuition
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Tortured Existence
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Propaganda
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Tezzeret, Agent of Bolas
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Treasure Vault
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Inventors' Fair
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Archway of Innovation
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Academy Ruins
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Buried Ruin
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Fomori Vault
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Tower
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Mine
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Urborg
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
The Gold Saucer
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Dimir Signet
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Lotus Petal
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Mox Amber
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Mox Opal
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Basalt Monolith
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Paradise Mantle
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Relic of Legends
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Watery Grave
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Sunken Hollow
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Underground River
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Undercity Sewers
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Morphic Pool
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Choked Estuary
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Tainted Isle
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Spire of Industry
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Sunken Ruins
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
15%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Deceit
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-18%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-18%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Fetid Pools
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Ice Tunnel
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Power Depot
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Bad River
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Darkslick Shores
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Scene of the Crime
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Obscura Storefront
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy