Norman Osborn (Commander) - Expensive Optimized Discard

Alternate Names:

Goben, Gene-Splice SavantGoben, Gene-Splice Savant

Mike Carrozza
May 27, 2026
Am I the Bolas? - But I Told You!
Just how important are pre-game conversations to how your playgroup's game shakes out? Mike delves into the details in this weeks' AITB.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
88%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
82%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Careful Study
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Deflecting Swat
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Necropotence
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
60%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
60%synergy
Imperial Seal
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
59%synergy
Mystic Remora
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Frantic Search
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
59%synergy
Windfall
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
43%synergy
The One Ring
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Faithless Looting
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
59%synergy
Brain Freeze
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
59%synergy
Rhystic Study
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Gamble
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Underworld Breach
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
89%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
94%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Mox Diamond
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
85%synergy
Ancient Tomb
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Force of Will
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Jeska's Will
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
59%synergy
Mana Vault
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Chrome Mox
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Creatures
Psychic Frog
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
38%synergy
High Fae Trickster
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Skirge Familiar
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Ledger Shredder
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Ultimate Green Goblin
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Bone Miser
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Putrid Imp
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Green Goblin, Nemesis
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Green Goblin, Revenant
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Twilight Diviner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Cogwork Assembler
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Tandem Lookout
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Scrap Trawler
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Foundry Inspector
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Asmodeus the Archfiend
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Acererak the Archlich
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Walking Ballista
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Borne Upon a Wind
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
57%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Cabal Ritual
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Flusterstorm
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Swan Song
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Ad Nauseam
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Mystical Tutor
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Tainted Pact
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Demonic Consultation
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Deadly Rollick
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Mental Misstep
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Tolarian Winds
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Final Fortune
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Snap
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Pact of Negation
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Culling the Weak
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Big Score
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Rain of Filth
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Force of Negation
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Chain of Vapor
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Intuition
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Raphael's Technique
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Firestorm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Refute
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Careful Consideration
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Desperate Ritual
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Excavation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Release to the Wind
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Seething Song
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Dispel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Will of the Jeskai
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Demonic Counsel
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Rite of Flame
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Reanimate
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Path of the Pyromancer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Fervent Mastery
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Reckless Handling
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Ponder
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Echo of Eons
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Last Chance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Past in Flames
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Collective Defiance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Seize the Spoils
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Bone Shards
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Dark Petition
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-36%synergy
Glacial Dragonhunt
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Change of Fortune
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Shattered Perception
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mana Geyser
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Syphon Mind
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Behold the Beyond
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Flux
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dark Deal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Breakthrough
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Winternight Stories
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Time Warp
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Grapeshot
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Compulsive Research
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Snort
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Grinding Station
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Defense Grid
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Vexing Bauble
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Monument to Endurance
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Sewer-veillance Cam
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Cryptcaller Chariot
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Null Brooch
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Forge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Altar of the Brood
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Cannon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Attunement
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Cool but Rude
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Artist's Talent
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Necrodominance
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Feast of Sanity
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Waste Not
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Curiosity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Megrim
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Bottomless Pit
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Power Artifact
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Liliana's Caress
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Witness Protection
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Opulence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Zombie Infestation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Oppression
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Tortured Existence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dack Fayden
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
20%synergy
City of Traitors
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-19%synergy
Multiversal Passage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Seat of the Synod
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Mox Amber
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
78%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Mox Opal
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Grim Monolith
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
The Soul Stone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Relic of Sauron
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Star
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
85%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
85%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
85%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
65%synergy
City of Brass
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
86%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Scalding Tarn
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
59%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
75%synergy
Mana Confluence
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Misty Rainforest
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Morphic Pool
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Arid Mesa
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Marsh Flats
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Flooded Strand
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Xander's Lounge
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Island
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
-43%synergy
Training Center
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Luxury Suite
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Mountain
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-50%synergy
Starting Town
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-59%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Oscorp Industries
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Gemstone Mine
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Underground River
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Islet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Raucous Theater
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Blazemire Verge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Thundering Falls
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy