Golbez, Crystal Collector (Commander) - Upgraded 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?
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Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Zuko's Conviction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
89%synergy
Vault of Whispers
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
87%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
79%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
77%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
76%synergy
Foundry Inspector
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
75%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
72%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
70%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
64%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Baleful Strix
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
39%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Thought Monitor
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
57%synergy
Counterspell
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
55%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
55%synergy
Master of Etherium
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
53%synergy
Imotekh the Stormlord
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
53%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Deadly Dispute
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Kappa Cannoneer
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Rook Turret
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
41%synergy
The Warring Triad
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Armix, Filigree Thrasher
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Broodstar
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Triplicate Titan
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Filigree Attendant
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Master Transmuter
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Spellskite
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Silver Myr
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
The Reality Chip
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Myr Retriever
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Death's Shadow
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Riddlesmith
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Necron Deathmark
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Anrakyr the Traveller
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Ornithopter
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Pactdoll Terror
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Academy Manufactor
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Consuming Aberration
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Canoptek Spyder
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Mirrorshell Crab
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Cryptothrall
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Leaden Myr
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Triniform
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Valkyrie Aerial Unit
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Mirko, Obsessive Theorist
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Scrap Trawler
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Shambling Suit
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Desynchronization
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Entomb
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Withering Torment
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Scour for Scrap
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Overkill
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Cerebral Download
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Drown in the Loch
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Access Denied
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-23%synergy
Spell Swindle
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Whir of Invention
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-24%synergy
Reality Shift
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Aetherize
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Resculpt
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Stern Lesson
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Buried Alive
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Their Name Is Death
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Reanimate
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Fabricate
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Unmarked Grave
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Haunt the Network
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Singularity Rupture
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Victimize
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Dread Return
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Blood Money
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Their Number Is Legion
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Boomerang Basics
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Terisiare's Devastation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Living Death
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Stitch Together
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Replication
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cloud Key
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Mystic Forge
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Collector's Vault
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Time Sieve
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Sculpting Steel
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
13%synergy
The Everflowing Well
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Demonic Junker
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
The Underworld Cookbook
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Unwinding Clock
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Cranial Plating
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Tithing Blade
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Forge
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Repurposing Bay
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Trading Post
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Strionic Resonator
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Cryogen Relic
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Lithoform Engine
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Prized Statue
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Transmutation Font
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Requiem Monolith
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Insight Engine
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Biotransference
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Mechanized Production
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Enhanced Surveillance
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Efficient Construction
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Tortured Existence
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Agent of Bolas
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Treasure Vault
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
55%synergy
Archway of Innovation
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
52%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Academy Ruins
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Buried Ruin
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Fomori Vault
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
High Market
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Agna Qel'a
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Signet
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Thran Dynamo
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Island
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
68%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Watery Grave
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Underground River
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Isle
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Undercity Sewers
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Spire of Industry
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Polluted Delta
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Choked Estuary
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Sunken Ruins
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Power Depot
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-18%synergy
Darkslick Shores
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Fetid Pools
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-26%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Underground Sea
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Scene of the Crime
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-21%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Starting Town
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy