Norman Osborn (Commander) - Optimized

Alternate Names:

Goben, Gene-Splice SavantGoben, Gene-Splice Savant

Mike Carrozza
May 27, 2026
Am I the Bolas? - But I Told You!
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Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Flashback
20%inclusion34 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Steal the Show
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Rapturous Moment
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Turbulent Springs
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Resonating Lute
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Psychic Frog
70%inclusion384 decks548 decks
67%synergy
Frantic Search
87%inclusion476 decks548 decks
66%synergy
Faithless Looting
82%inclusion451 decks548 decks
63%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
65%inclusion355 decks548 decks
62%synergy
Windfall
82%inclusion448 decks548 decks
58%synergy
Monument to Endurance
58%inclusion317 decks548 decks
51%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
55%inclusion296 decks543 decks
50%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
46%inclusion251 decks548 decks
43%synergy
Bone Miser
47%inclusion258 decks548 decks
43%synergy
Big Score
52%inclusion284 decks548 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
62%inclusion338 decks548 decks
24%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
49%inclusion268 decks548 decks
18%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
45%inclusion248 decks548 decks
39%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
45%inclusion246 decks548 decks
36%synergy
Reanimate
44%inclusion240 decks548 decks
19%synergy
Deflecting Swat
42%inclusion232 decks548 decks
23%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
42%inclusion229 decks548 decks
35%synergy
Ultimate Green Goblin
42%inclusion229 decks548 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion226 decks548 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
40%inclusion218 decks548 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Underworld Breach
64%inclusion348 decks548 decks
52%synergy
Gamble
58%inclusion317 decks548 decks
48%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
54%inclusion297 decks548 decks
35%synergy
Jeska's Will
50%inclusion276 decks548 decks
34%synergy
Demonic Tutor
48%inclusion262 decks548 decks
27%synergy
Rhystic Study
47%inclusion259 decks548 decks
24%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
44%inclusion241 decks548 decks
26%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
37%inclusion202 decks548 decks
16%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
35%inclusion190 decks548 decks
19%synergy
Mystical Tutor
30%inclusion166 decks548 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Skirge Familiar
39%inclusion216 decks548 decks
38%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
39%inclusion214 decks548 decks
35%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
38%inclusion210 decks548 decks
33%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
38%inclusion206 decks548 decks
34%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
38%inclusion206 decks548 decks
34%synergy
Ledger Shredder
34%inclusion188 decks548 decks
31%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
32%inclusion176 decks548 decks
30%synergy
Green Goblin, Nemesis
31%inclusion168 decks548 decks
28%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
30%inclusion93 decks315 decks
18%synergy
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
28%inclusion156 decks548 decks
26%synergy
Green Goblin, Revenant
28%inclusion155 decks548 decks
25%synergy
Anger
28%inclusion151 decks548 decks
17%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
25%inclusion136 decks543 decks
19%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
24%inclusion130 decks548 decks
15%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
22%inclusion123 decks548 decks
21%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
22%inclusion119 decks548 decks
10%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
22%inclusion119 decks548 decks
15%synergy
Likeness Looter
21%inclusion117 decks548 decks
19%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
20%inclusion111 decks548 decks
13%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
20%inclusion111 decks548 decks
12%synergy
Doctor Octopus, Master Planner
19%inclusion105 decks548 decks
17%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
19%inclusion102 decks548 decks
-8%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
18%inclusion99 decks548 decks
9%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
17%inclusion92 decks548 decks
16%synergy
Jace's Archivist
16%inclusion89 decks548 decks
10%synergy
Rona, Herald of Invasion
16%inclusion85 decks548 decks
14%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
16%inclusion85 decks548 decks
9%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
16%inclusion85 decks548 decks
8%synergy
Putrid Imp
15%inclusion84 decks548 decks
15%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
15%inclusion82 decks548 decks
14%synergy
River Kelpie
14%inclusion75 decks548 decks
11%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
14%inclusion74 decks548 decks
3%synergy
Hobgoblin, Mantled Marauder
13%inclusion72 decks540 decks
11%synergy
Notion Thief
13%inclusion73 decks548 decks
6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion73 decks548 decks
10%synergy
Carnage, Crimson Chaos
13%inclusion72 decks548 decks
11%synergy
High Fae Trickster
12%inclusion66 decks548 decks
6%synergy
Wonder
11%inclusion63 decks548 decks
7%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
11%inclusion59 decks548 decks
10%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
11%inclusion58 decks548 decks
3%synergy
Neerdiv, Devious Diver
10%inclusion56 decks548 decks
10%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
10%inclusion54 decks548 decks
9%synergy
Opposition Agent
10%inclusion53 decks548 decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
9.3%inclusion51 decks548 decks
2%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
9.1%inclusion50 decks548 decks
8%synergy
Shriek, Treblemaker
8.9%inclusion48 decks540 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
8.4%inclusion46 decks548 decks
6%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
7.8%inclusion43 decks548 decks
2%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
7.7%inclusion42 decks548 decks
3%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
7.3%inclusion40 decks548 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
39%inclusion215 decks548 decks
22%synergy
Swan Song
37%inclusion202 decks548 decks
17%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
36%inclusion200 decks548 decks
25%synergy
Tolarian Winds
35%inclusion194 decks548 decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion191 decks548 decks
-9%synergy
Cabal Ritual
31%inclusion172 decks548 decks
21%synergy
Brain Freeze
30%inclusion163 decks548 decks
22%synergy
Force of Will
27%inclusion149 decks548 decks
17%synergy
Mana Drain
23%inclusion124 decks548 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Triumph
23%inclusion124 decks548 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion120 decks548 decks
-7%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
22%inclusion119 decks548 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion117 decks548 decks
-13%synergy
Laughing Mad
21%inclusion115 decks548 decks
16%synergy
Demand Answers
21%inclusion113 decks548 decks
15%synergy
Snap
20%inclusion111 decks548 decks
10%synergy
Flusterstorm
20%inclusion110 decks548 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Consultation
20%inclusion110 decks548 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion110 decks548 decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
18%inclusion96 decks548 decks
9%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion91 decks548 decks
8%synergy
Seething Song
17%inclusion91 decks548 decks
10%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
15%inclusion80 decks548 decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion77 decks548 decks
2%synergy
Unstable Experiment
14%inclusion77 decks548 decks
12%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion76 decks548 decks
8%synergy
Decaying Time Loop
12%inclusion68 decks548 decks
12%synergy
Ad Nauseam
12%inclusion68 decks548 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Pact
12%inclusion64 decks548 decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
12%inclusion64 decks548 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion62 decks548 decks
3%synergy
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion58 decks548 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion58 decks548 decks
2%synergy
Lethal Scheme
10%inclusion55 decks548 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion54 decks548 decks
-7%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion54 decks548 decks
-13%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
9.1%inclusion50 decks548 decks
7%synergy
Final Fortune
8.8%inclusion48 decks548 decks
3%synergy
Pyroblast
8.6%inclusion47 decks548 decks
3%synergy
Spider-Sense
8.5%inclusion46 decks540 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.4%inclusion46 decks548 decks
3%synergy
Terminate
8.2%inclusion45 decks548 decks
-17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.2%inclusion45 decks548 decks
2%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.8%inclusion43 decks548 decks
2%synergy
Culling the Weak
7.8%inclusion43 decks548 decks
2%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
7.1%inclusion39 decks548 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
6.8%inclusion37 decks548 decks
1%synergy
Entomb
6.4%inclusion35 decks548 decks
1%synergy
One with Nothing
5.8%inclusion32 decks548 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Charm
5.7%inclusion31 decks548 decks
-9%synergy
Sorceries
Will of the Jeskai
36%inclusion199 decks548 decks
34%synergy
Careful Study
34%inclusion186 decks548 decks
32%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
30%inclusion166 decks548 decks
26%synergy
Dark Deal
29%inclusion159 decks548 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion153 decks548 decks
-16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion137 decks548 decks
5%synergy
Whispering Madness
22%inclusion123 decks548 decks
16%synergy
Change of Fortune
20%inclusion111 decks548 decks
19%synergy
Romantic Rendezvous
15%inclusion84 decks548 decks
14%synergy
Seize the Spoils
15%inclusion82 decks548 decks
13%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
14%inclusion76 decks548 decks
12%synergy
Rite of Flame
14%inclusion74 decks548 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion72 decks548 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Counsel
13%inclusion72 decks548 decks
9%synergy
Feed the Swarm
13%inclusion71 decks548 decks
-15%synergy
Past in Flames
13%inclusion69 decks548 decks
10%synergy
Burning Inquiry
13%inclusion69 decks548 decks
10%synergy
Reforge the Soul
12%inclusion68 decks548 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion62 decks548 decks
-5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion56 decks548 decks
5%synergy
Pumpkin Bombardment
10%inclusion54 decks540 decks
8%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
9.1%inclusion50 decks548 decks
3%synergy
Behold the Sinister Six!
9.1%inclusion50 decks548 decks
7%synergy
Mana Geyser
8.6%inclusion47 decks548 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.2%inclusion45 decks548 decks
1%synergy
Path of the Pyromancer
8.0%inclusion44 decks548 decks
8%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.8%inclusion43 decks548 decks
5%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
7.5%inclusion41 decks548 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.3%inclusion40 decks548 decks
5%synergy
Bone Shards
7.3%inclusion40 decks548 decks
6%synergy
Fervent Mastery
7.1%inclusion39 decks548 decks
7%synergy
Dark Petition
6.8%inclusion37 decks548 decks
6%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.6%inclusion36 decks548 decks
2%synergy
Grab the Prize
6.6%inclusion36 decks548 decks
6%synergy
Winternight Stories
6.6%inclusion36 decks548 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Handling
6.6%inclusion36 decks548 decks
6%synergy
Echo of Eons
6.4%inclusion35 decks548 decks
3%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
6.4%inclusion35 decks548 decks
5%synergy
Villainous Wrath
6.1%inclusion33 decks540 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Change
6.0%inclusion33 decks548 decks
1%synergy
Breakthrough
6.0%inclusion33 decks548 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
5.7%inclusion31 decks548 decks
-3%synergy
Snort
5.7%inclusion31 decks548 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.5%inclusion30 decks548 decks
1%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
5.5%inclusion30 decks548 decks
5%synergy
Chain of Smog
5.5%inclusion30 decks548 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.3%inclusion29 decks548 decks
0%synergy
Strike It Rich
5.3%inclusion29 decks548 decks
4%synergy
Stock Up
5.1%inclusion28 decks548 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
24%inclusion134 decks548 decks
12%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
22%inclusion121 decks548 decks
20%synergy
Pumpkin Bombs
21%inclusion116 decks548 decks
20%synergy
Cryptcaller Chariot
20%inclusion107 decks548 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion107 decks548 decks
-7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
19%inclusion102 decks548 decks
10%synergy
Defense Grid
11%inclusion63 decks548 decks
8%synergy
Rocket-Powered Goblin Glider
11%inclusion60 decks540 decks
9%synergy
Grinding Station
10%inclusion53 decks548 decks
7%synergy
Key to the City
7.7%inclusion42 decks548 decks
7%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
7.5%inclusion41 decks548 decks
7%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
6.9%inclusion38 decks548 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.0%inclusion33 decks548 decks
3%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.7%inclusion31 decks548 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Secrets of the Dead
39%inclusion216 decks548 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Remora
36%inclusion195 decks548 decks
20%synergy
Cool but Rude
31%inclusion89 decks290 decks
28%synergy
Artist's Talent
24%inclusion133 decks548 decks
23%synergy
Attunement
18%inclusion98 decks548 decks
17%synergy
Teval's Judgment
18%inclusion97 decks548 decks
16%synergy
Waste Not
15%inclusion81 decks548 decks
3%synergy
Necropotence
15%inclusion80 decks548 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion72 decks548 decks
4%synergy
Burning Vengeance
12%inclusion67 decks548 decks
11%synergy
Curiosity
11%inclusion61 decks548 decks
7%synergy
Feast of Sanity
7.1%inclusion39 decks548 decks
6%synergy
Tortured Existence
6.9%inclusion38 decks548 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.0%inclusion33 decks548 decks
4%synergy
The Death of Gwen Stacy
5.9%inclusion32 decks540 decks
5%synergy
Liliana's Caress
5.3%inclusion29 decks548 decks
-2%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.1%inclusion28 decks548 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.1%inclusion28 decks548 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
9.3%inclusion51 decks548 decks
6%synergy
Dack Fayden
6.2%inclusion34 decks548 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion211 decks548 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Tomb
28%inclusion153 decks548 decks
15%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
26%inclusion144 decks548 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion119 decks548 decks
-14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion114 decks548 decks
-3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
18%inclusion98 decks548 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion89 decks548 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion87 decks548 decks
2%synergy
Multiversal Passage
15%inclusion80 decks548 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion69 decks548 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion58 decks548 decks
6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
10%inclusion57 decks548 decks
9%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.3%inclusion40 decks548 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.4%inclusion35 decks548 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion524 decks548 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion522 decks548 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
72%inclusion397 decks548 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
69%inclusion377 decks548 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
68%inclusion370 decks548 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
57%inclusion310 decks548 decks
21%synergy
Lotus Petal
38%inclusion208 decks548 decks
27%synergy
Dimir Signet
26%inclusion145 decks548 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Signet
26%inclusion144 decks548 decks
-6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
24%inclusion132 decks548 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Signet
24%inclusion130 decks548 decks
-9%synergy
Chrome Mox
24%inclusion129 decks548 decks
15%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion121 decks548 decks
16%synergy
Relic of Sauron
20%inclusion111 decks548 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion90 decks548 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
16%inclusion90 decks548 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion87 decks548 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion84 decks548 decks
8%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion74 decks548 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion55 decks548 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.2%inclusion34 decks548 decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.5%inclusion30 decks548 decks
-13%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.1%inclusion28 decks548 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion522 decks548 decks
4%synergy
Island
93%inclusion508 decks548 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion502 decks548 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion492 decks548 decks
-2%synergy
Watery Grave
79%inclusion433 decks548 decks
31%synergy
Steam Vents
77%inclusion420 decks548 decks
31%synergy
Blood Crypt
75%inclusion412 decks548 decks
29%synergy
Polluted Delta
65%inclusion357 decks548 decks
30%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
65%inclusion354 decks548 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion339 decks548 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
61%inclusion332 decks548 decks
28%synergy
Xander's Lounge
54%inclusion294 decks548 decks
14%synergy
Oscorp Industries
52%inclusion282 decks540 decks
41%synergy
Morphic Pool
49%inclusion269 decks548 decks
17%synergy
Training Center
49%inclusion266 decks548 decks
17%synergy
Luxury Suite
46%inclusion252 decks548 decks
15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
42%inclusion232 decks548 decks
-4%synergy
Shivan Reef
41%inclusion223 decks548 decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
38%inclusion210 decks548 decks
-7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
38%inclusion210 decks548 decks
11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
37%inclusion204 decks548 decks
-5%synergy
Underground River
35%inclusion192 decks548 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
32%inclusion177 decks548 decks
19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion167 decks548 decks
5%synergy
Badlands
28%inclusion155 decks548 decks
13%synergy
Underground Sea
28%inclusion154 decks548 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
28%inclusion153 decks548 decks
16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
28%inclusion152 decks548 decks
3%synergy
Volcanic Island
27%inclusion147 decks548 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
26%inclusion142 decks548 decks
5%synergy
Undercity Sewers
25%inclusion137 decks548 decks
12%synergy
Raucous Theater
24%inclusion130 decks548 decks
13%synergy
Thundering Falls
24%inclusion129 decks548 decks
13%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
22%inclusion121 decks548 decks
-31%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
22%inclusion119 decks548 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion113 decks548 decks
10%synergy
Blazemire Verge
20%inclusion111 decks548 decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion110 decks548 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion110 decks548 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion107 decks548 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
19%inclusion105 decks548 decks
-20%synergy
Wooded Foothills
19%inclusion104 decks548 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion104 decks548 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion104 decks548 decks
9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
19%inclusion102 decks548 decks
-19%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
18%inclusion99 decks548 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion91 decks548 decks
7%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion81 decks548 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion71 decks548 decks
-18%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion69 decks548 decks
4%synergy