Golbez, Crystal Collector (Commander) - Expensive 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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Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
29%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Agna Qel'a
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Krang, Master Mind
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
98%inclusion57 decks58 decks
94%synergy
Vault of Whispers
97%inclusion56 decks58 decks
92%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
90%inclusion52 decks58 decks
87%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
78%inclusion45 decks58 decks
75%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
78%inclusion45 decks58 decks
74%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
74%inclusion43 decks58 decks
72%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
71%inclusion41 decks58 decks
68%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
72%inclusion42 decks58 decks
67%synergy
Urza's Saga
72%inclusion42 decks58 decks
67%synergy
Academy Ruins
69%inclusion40 decks58 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Baleful Strix
69%inclusion40 decks58 decks
46%synergy
Thought Monitor
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
63%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
61%synergy
Thoughtcast
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
60%synergy
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
60%synergy
Foundry Inspector
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
58%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
57%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Master of Etherium
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
54%synergy
Phyrexian Dreadnought
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Metamorph
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
38%synergy
Imotekh the Stormlord
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
39%synergy
Riddlesmith
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
39%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
37%synergy
Broodstar
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Filigree Attendant
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Spellskite
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Rook Turret
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Armix, Filigree Thrasher
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Death's Shadow
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
23%synergy
The Reality Chip
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
23%synergy
The Warring Triad
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Basim Ibn Ishaq
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Roaming Throne
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Academy Manufactor
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Mirrorshell Crab
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
17%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Master Transmuter
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Necron Deathmark
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Triplicate Titan
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Ornithopter
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Scrap Trawler
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Mirko, Obsessive Theorist
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Auton Soldier
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Myr Retriever
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Silver Myr
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Shambling Suit
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Deadly Rollick
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Denial
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Dispute
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Entomb
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Swan Song
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Withering Torment
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Desynchronization
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-15%synergy
Flare of Denial
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Whir of Invention
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-17%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Scour for Scrap
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Malice
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Espers to Magicite
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Spider-Sense
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-28%synergy
Stern Lesson
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Drown in the Loch
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-13%synergy
Access Denied
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Overkill
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Delay
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Buried Alive
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Fabricate
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Their Name Is Death
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Reanimate
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-17%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Preordain
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Transmute Artifact
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Unmarked Grave
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Reshape
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Lunar Insight
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Haunt the Network
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Universal Surveillance
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
44%synergy
Cloud Key
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
40%synergy
Demonic Junker
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
38%synergy
Collector's Vault
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Forge
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Skullclamp
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Time Sieve
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Sculpting Steel
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Unwinding Clock
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Cryogen Relic
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Bauble
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Strionic Resonator
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
The Underworld Cookbook
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Prized Statue
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Repurposing Bay
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
The Everflowing Well
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Tithing Blade
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Blood Fountain
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Forge
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Servo Schematic
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Cranial Plating
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Trading Post
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Executioner's Capsule
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Scroll Rack
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Transmutation Font
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
The Water Crystal
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Biotransference
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
40%synergy
Efficient Construction
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Enhanced Surveillance
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Mechanized Production
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Teval's Judgment
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Copy Artifact
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Tortured Existence
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Artificer Class
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret, Agent of Bolas
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
60%synergy
Archway of Innovation
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
58%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
38%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
53%synergy
Treasure Vault
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
52%synergy
Fomori Vault
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Buried Ruin
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-18%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-21%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Tolaria West
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion57 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion51 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
78%inclusion45 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Mox Opal
71%inclusion41 decks58 decks
67%synergy
Dimir Signet
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
54%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
48%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Springleaf Drum
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Paradise Mantle
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Underground Sea
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
87%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion55 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Watery Grave
95%inclusion55 decks58 decks
49%synergy
Polluted Delta
93%inclusion54 decks58 decks
62%synergy
Morphic Pool
91%inclusion53 decks58 decks
55%synergy
Island
90%inclusion52 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion51 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
81%inclusion47 decks58 decks
76%synergy
Underground River
71%inclusion41 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
67%inclusion39 decks58 decks
44%synergy
Undercity Sewers
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
44%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Sunken Ruins
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Misty Rainforest
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Sunken Hollow
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
-35%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Flooded Strand
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Isle
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
-18%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-16%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
20%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-18%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Power Depot
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Fetid Pools
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Scene of the Crime
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Darkslick Shores
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Deceit
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-30%synergy
Mirrex
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Choked Estuary
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-41%synergy
Starting Town
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy