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Golbez, Crystal Collector
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Golbez, Crystal Collector

{U}{B}

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard

Whenever an artifact you control enters, surveil 1.

At the beginning of your end step, if you control four or more artifacts, return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand. Then if you control eight or more artifacts, each opponent loses life equal to that card's power.

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Surveil
Set
Final Fantasy (FIN #490)
Rarity
Rare
Mana value
2
Released
2025-06-13
Artist
Bachzim
EDHREC rank
#3,995
Colour identity
{B}{U}
Finishes
Nonfoil, Foil
Served from
Local database

Commander bracket

1 +
Fits any bracket
No Game Changer, land denial, extra turns or two-card combos.

Derived from card traits, not a ruling — bracket rules turn on how a deck intends to use a card. Bracket rules

EDHREC

Salt Score 0.22
How much players resent seeing this card. The scale tops out around 3.1.
Can be your commander
Recursion

Combos 28

Golbez, Crystal Collector+Repository Skaab+Time Warp
{U}{B}
Infinite turnsLock
11 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Golbez, Crystal Collector+Thran Vigil+Arcbound Reclaimer+Unshakable Tail
{U}{B}
Infinite artifact tokensInfinite Clue tokens
9 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Golbez, Crystal Collector+Repository Skaab+Temporal Manipulation
{U}{B}
Infinite turnsLock
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Golbez, Crystal Collector+Repository Skaab+Walk the Aeons
{U}{B}
Infinite turnsLock
5 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Golbez, Crystal Collector+Repository Skaab+Capture of Jingzhou
{U}{B}
Infinite turnsLock
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Golbez, Crystal Collector+Copy Catchers+Mycosynth Lattice+Krark-Clan Ironworks
{U}{B}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite surveil
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Golbez, Crystal Collector+Repository Skaab+Time Stretch
{U}{B}
Infinite turnsLock
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Golbez, Crystal Collector+Copy Catchers+Mycosynth Lattice+Ashnod's Altar
{U}{B}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite surveil
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rosie Cotton of South Lane+Golbez, Crystal Collector+Arcbound Reclaimer+Unshakable Tail
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite artifact tokensInfinite Clue tokens
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Denzilore Fatehold+Scurry Oak+Golbez, Crystal Collector+Sword of the Meek+Extruder
{G}{W}{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you controlInfinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite surveil
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Denzilore Fatehold+Scurry Oak+Golbez, Crystal Collector+Sword of the Meek+Arcbound Ravager
{G}{W}{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you controlInfinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite surveil
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Denzilore Fatehold+Scurry Oak+Golbez, Crystal Collector+Sword of the Meek+Hammerhead, Maggia Boss
{G}{W}{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you controlInfinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite surveil
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Denzilore Fatehold+Scurry Oak+Golbez, Crystal Collector+Sword of the Meek+Ravenous Intruder
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you controlInfinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite surveilInfinitely large creature until end of turn
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Golbez, Crystal Collector+Repository Skaab+Notorious Throng
{U}{B}
Infinite turnsLock
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Denzilore Fatehold+Scurry Oak+Golbez, Crystal Collector+Sword of the Meek+Sarcatog
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you controlInfinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite surveilInfinitely large creature until end of turn
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Denzilore Fatehold+Scurry Oak+Golbez, Crystal Collector+Sword of the Meek+Krark-Clan Grunt
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you controlInfinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite surveilInfinitely powerful creature until end of turn
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Denzilore Fatehold+Scurry Oak+Golbez, Crystal Collector+Sword of the Meek+Lithatog
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you controlInfinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite surveilInfinitely large creature until end of turn
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Denzilore Fatehold+Scurry Oak+Golbez, Crystal Collector+Sword of the Meek+Megatog
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you controlInfinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite surveilInfinitely large creature until end of turn
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Chalk Outline+Golbez, Crystal Collector+Cloakwood Swarmkeeper+Moss-Pit Skeleton
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite artifact tokensInfinite Clue tokensInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokens
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Denzilore Fatehold+Scurry Oak+Golbez, Crystal Collector+Sword of the Meek+Umbral Collar Zealot
{G}{W}{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you controlInfinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite surveil
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Golbez, Crystal Collector+Repository Skaab+Time Walk
{U}{B}
Infinite turnsLock
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Denzilore Fatehold+Scurry Oak+Golbez, Crystal Collector+Sword of the Meek+Grinding Station
{G}{W}{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you controlInfinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite millInfinite self-millInfinite surveil
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Yotian Dissident+Golbez, Crystal Collector+Arcbound Reclaimer+Unshakable Tail
{G}{W}{U}{B}
Infinite artifact tokensInfinite Clue tokens
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Denzilore Fatehold+Scurry Oak+Golbez, Crystal Collector+Sword of the Meek+Phantom Train
{G}{W}{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you controlInfinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite surveil
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Kheru Goldkeeper+Golbez, Crystal Collector+Cloakwood Swarmkeeper+Moss-Pit Skeleton
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite Treasure tokens
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Denzilore Fatehold+Scurry Oak+Golbez, Crystal Collector+Sword of the Meek+Bartolomé del Presidio
{G}{W}{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you controlInfinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite surveil
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Denzilore Fatehold+Scurry Oak+Golbez, Crystal Collector+Sword of the Meek+Krark-Clan Ironworks
{G}{W}{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you controlInfinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite surveil
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Denzilore Fatehold+Scurry Oak+Golbez, Crystal Collector+Sword of the Meek+Atog
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you controlInfinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite surveilInfinitely large creature until end of turn
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

All 28 combos.

Commander recommendations

Top synergy 50

Played far more in this commander's decks than elsewhere.

  1. Seat of the Synod 87 %+81.3 %
  2. Vault of Whispers 83 %+77.2 %
  3. Darksteel Citadel 76 %+72.0 %
  4. Etherium Sculptor 75 %+70.9 %
  5. Matoya, Archon Elder 76 %+70.8 %
  6. Sai, Master Thopterist 73 %+69.3 %
  7. Emry, Lurker of the Loch 71 %+66.7 %
  8. Foundry Inspector 68 %+63.8 %
  9. Mistvault Bridge 69 %+63.4 %
  10. Forensic Gadgeteer 61 %+57.4 %
  11. Thought Monitor 61 %+57.4 %
  12. Master of Etherium 54 %+51.7 %
  13. Metalwork Colossus 53 %+51.1 %
  14. Mirrodin Besieged 50 %+48.3 %
  15. Treasure Vault 48 %+46.0 %
  16. Kappa Cannoneer 46 %+43.6 %
  17. Rook Turret 45 %+42.9 %
  18. Thoughtcast 45 %+42.3 %
  19. Mystic Forge 43 %+40.8 %
  20. Ornithopter of Paradise 46 %+40.5 %
  21. Baleful Strix 64 %+40.0 %
  22. Imotekh the Stormlord 41 %+39.0 %
  23. Collector's Vault 41 %+38.9 %
  24. Filigree Attendant 40 %+38.5 %
  25. Ancient Stone Idol 40 %+38.4 %
  26. Archway of Innovation 41 %+38.3 %
  27. Broodstar 39 %+37.4 %
  28. Riddlesmith 38 %+37.0 %
  29. Enhanced Surveillance 40 %+36.8 %
  30. Thopter Spy Network 39 %+36.8 %
  31. Cloud Key 38 %+36.3 %
  32. Urza, Lord High Artificer 38 %+35.6 %
  33. Darksteel Juggernaut 35 %+34.1 %
  34. Academy Ruins 38 %+33.0 %
  35. Noxious Gearhulk 36 %+32.5 %
  36. Deadly Dispute 40 %+32.0 %
  37. Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge 34 %+31.7 %
  38. Solemn Simulacrum 43 %+31.6 %
  39. Efficient Construction 32 %+30.8 %
  40. Thirst for Knowledge 32 %+30.1 %
  41. Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass 32 %+29.9 %
  42. Phyrexian Metamorph 40 %+29.8 %
  43. Armix, Filigree Thrasher 31 %+29.5 %
  44. Death's Shadow 30 %+29.0 %
  45. Cyberdrive Awakener 30 %+28.0 %
  46. Uthros Research Craft 30 %+28.0 %
  47. Inventors' Fair 30 %+27.6 %
  48. Uthros, Titanic Godcore 30 %+27.3 %
  49. Silver Myr 28 %+26.3 %
  50. Simulacrum Synthesizer 27 %+26.0 %

Most included 50

Highest share of decks running them, distinctive or not.

  1. Island 98 %+0.9 %
  2. Swamp 97 %+0.5 %
  3. Sol Ring 91 %+3.4 %
  4. Arcane Signet 89 %+5.5 %
  5. Seat of the Synod 87 %+81.3 %
  6. Command Tower 86 %-1.6 %
  7. Vault of Whispers 83 %+77.2 %
  8. Darksteel Citadel 76 %+72.0 %
  9. Matoya, Archon Elder 76 %+70.8 %
  10. Etherium Sculptor 75 %+70.9 %
  11. Sai, Master Thopterist 73 %+69.3 %
  12. Emry, Lurker of the Loch 71 %+66.7 %
  13. Mistvault Bridge 69 %+63.4 %
  14. Talisman of Dominance 68 %+9.8 %
  15. Foundry Inspector 68 %+63.8 %
  16. Baleful Strix 64 %+40.0 %
  17. Thought Monitor 61 %+57.4 %
  18. Forensic Gadgeteer 61 %+57.4 %
  19. Dimir Signet 59 %+0.5 %
  20. Sunken Hollow 58 %-7.3 %
  21. Drowned Catacomb 57 %+1.6 %
  22. Master of Etherium 54 %+51.7 %
  23. Metalwork Colossus 53 %+51.1 %
  24. Watery Grave 53 %+3.7 %
  25. Counterspell 52 %-4.6 %
  26. Underground River 51 %+9.2 %
  27. Mirrodin Besieged 50 %+48.3 %
  28. Treasure Vault 48 %+46.0 %
  29. Kappa Cannoneer 46 %+43.6 %
  30. Ornithopter of Paradise 46 %+40.5 %
  31. Thoughtcast 45 %+42.3 %
  32. Rook Turret 45 %+42.9 %
  33. An Offer You Can't Refuse 44 %+11.1 %
  34. Solemn Simulacrum 43 %+31.6 %
  35. Mystic Forge 43 %+40.8 %
  36. Archway of Innovation 41 %+38.3 %
  37. Collector's Vault 41 %+38.9 %
  38. Mind Stone 41 %+13.1 %
  39. Imotekh the Stormlord 41 %+39.0 %
  40. Enhanced Surveillance 40 %+36.8 %
  41. Ancient Stone Idol 40 %+38.4 %
  42. Fellwar Stone 40 %+9.2 %
  43. Filigree Attendant 40 %+38.5 %
  44. Deadly Dispute 40 %+32.0 %
  45. Phyrexian Metamorph 40 %+29.8 %
  46. Shipwreck Marsh 40 %-1.3 %
  47. Thopter Spy Network 39 %+36.8 %
  48. Broodstar 39 %+37.4 %
  49. Riddlesmith 38 %+37.0 %
  50. Cloud Key 38 %+36.3 %

Format legality

Standard Legal
Pioneer Legal
Modern Legal
Legacy Legal
Vintage Legal
Pauper Not legal
Commander Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Duel Commander Legal
Brawl Legal
Standard Brawl Legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal
Alchemy Legal
Penny Legal
Premodern Not legal
PreDH Not legal
Pauper EDH Not legal
Old School Not legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
All printingsScryfall ↗Edhrec ↗

Rulings

  • 2025-06-06

    Golbez, Crystal Collector's last ability checks at the moment it would trigger to see if you control four or more artifacts. If you don't, the ability won't trigger at all. If it does trigger, the ability will check again as it tries to resolve. If you don't control four or more artifacts at that time, the ability won't resolve and none of its effects will happen.

  • 2025-06-06

    If the target creature card is an illegal target as Golbez, Crystal Collector's last ability tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen. Opponents won't lose life even if you control eight or more artifacts.

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