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Golden Argosy
Price tag $0.68

Legendary Artifact — Vehicle

Golden Argosy
Magic color symbol for Colorless
Colorless

Playstyle & Strategy

Blink 22% Artifacts 17% Triggered Abilities 11% Attractions 6% Commander Matters 6% Control 6% ETB 6% Group Hug 6% Ramp 6% Tron 6%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#1699 Current Rank
#893 Last Week
#3185 Last Month

Links & Decks

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Golden Argosy decks.

Ultima, Origin of Oblivion Ultima, Origin of Oblivion
+26% Synergy 50% Inclusion
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+18% Synergy 23% Inclusion
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+13% Synergy 33% Inclusion
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+12% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+6% Synergy 13% Inclusion

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Golden Argosy's abilities and overall game plan.

Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+85% Synergy 87% Inclusion
Skyscanner Skyscanner
+74% Synergy 77% Inclusion
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+72% Synergy 73% Inclusion
Canoptek Spyder Canoptek Spyder
+63% Synergy 73% Inclusion
Bronze Walrus Bronze Walrus
+59% Synergy 60% Inclusion
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+56% Synergy 77% Inclusion
Duplicant Duplicant
+53% Synergy 70% Inclusion
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+50% Synergy 90% Inclusion
Arcbound Crusher Arcbound Crusher
+50% Synergy 57% Inclusion
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+49% Synergy 50% Inclusion

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Golden Argosy decks.

Sandstone Oracle Sandstone Oracle
+48% Synergy 57% Inclusion
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+41% Synergy 57% Inclusion
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+36% Synergy 93% Inclusion
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+36% Synergy 90% Inclusion
Eldrazi Confluence Eldrazi Confluence
+33% Synergy 57% Inclusion
Null Elemental Blast Null Elemental Blast
+23% Synergy 80% Inclusion
Echoes of Eternity Echoes of Eternity
+7% Synergy 63% Inclusion
All Is Dust All Is Dust
-1% Synergy 87% Inclusion
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
-9% Synergy 73% Inclusion
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
-13% Synergy 77% Inclusion

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
-2% Synergy 10% Inclusion
The One Ring The One Ring
-11% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-13% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-17% Synergy 10% Inclusion

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Golden Argosy's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Canoptek Scarab Swarm Canoptek Scarab Swarm
+48% Synergy 53% Inclusion
Thran Spider Thran Spider
+46% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Stone Retrieval Unit Stone Retrieval Unit
+43% Synergy 43% Inclusion
Pilgrim's Eye Pilgrim's Eye
+40% Synergy 43% Inclusion
Automatic Librarian Automatic Librarian
+40% Synergy 40% Inclusion
Precursor Golem Precursor Golem
+39% Synergy 40% Inclusion
Atraxa's Skitterfang Atraxa's Skitterfang
+39% Synergy 40% Inclusion
Triskelion Triskelion
+37% Synergy 40% Inclusion
Pierce Strider Pierce Strider
+37% Synergy 37% Inclusion
Farfinder Farfinder
+36% Synergy 37% Inclusion
Skittering Surveyor Skittering Surveyor
+36% Synergy 37% Inclusion
Biblioplex Assistant Biblioplex Assistant
+33% Synergy 33% Inclusion
Searchlight Companion Searchlight Companion
+32% Synergy 33% Inclusion
Sanitation Automaton Sanitation Automaton
+30% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Workhorse Workhorse
+30% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Staunch Throneguard Staunch Throneguard
+30% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Myr Kinsmith Myr Kinsmith
+28% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Cartographer's Companion Cartographer's Companion
+27% Synergy 27% Inclusion
Ticket Tortoise Ticket Tortoise
+26% Synergy 27% Inclusion
Oasis Gardener Oasis Gardener
+26% Synergy 27% Inclusion
Clockwork Fox Clockwork Fox
+26% Synergy 27% Inclusion
Filigree Familiar Filigree Familiar
+25% Synergy 27% Inclusion
Towashi Guide-Bot Towashi Guide-Bot
+23% Synergy 27% Inclusion
Blood Servitor Blood Servitor
+23% Synergy 23% Inclusion
Pentavus Pentavus
+21% Synergy 27% Inclusion
Thought-Knot Seer Thought-Knot Seer
+20% Synergy 33% Inclusion
Draconian Gate-Bot Draconian Gate-Bot
+20% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Peace Strider Peace Strider
+20% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Tetravus Tetravus
+20% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Inquisitive Puppet Inquisitive Puppet
+20% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Sterling Hound Sterling Hound
+20% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Grim Poppet Grim Poppet
+17% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Electrostatic Pummeler Electrostatic Pummeler
+17% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Papercraft Decoy Papercraft Decoy
+17% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Hexavus Hexavus
+16% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Iron Bully Iron Bully
+16% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Phyrexian Revoker Phyrexian Revoker
+15% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+11% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+10% Synergy 27% Inclusion
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+8% Synergy 53% Inclusion
Cryptothrall Cryptothrall
+6% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+5% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Karn, Legacy Reforged Karn, Legacy Reforged
+3% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+1% Synergy 33% Inclusion
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
0% Synergy 23% Inclusion
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
-3% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Kozilek, the Broken Reality Kozilek, the Broken Reality
-6% Synergy 23% Inclusion
Wandering Archaic Wandering Archaic
-8% Synergy 27% Inclusion
Abstruse Archaic Abstruse Archaic
-13% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
-23% Synergy 50% Inclusion

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Golden Argosy safe.

Eldritch Immunity Eldritch Immunity
+20% Synergy 57% Inclusion
Warping Wail Warping Wail
-3% Synergy 57% Inclusion
Desecrate Reality Desecrate Reality
-3% Synergy 47% Inclusion
Kozilek's Command Kozilek's Command
-4% Synergy 33% Inclusion
Spatial Contortion Spatial Contortion
-10% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Scour from Existence Scour from Existence
-13% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Titan's Presence Titan's Presence
-26% Synergy 27% Inclusion

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Golden Argosy's game plan and control the board.

Selective Obliteration Selective Obliteration
+8% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Introduction to Annihilation Introduction to Annihilation
+6% Synergy 27% Inclusion
Introduction to Prophecy Introduction to Prophecy
+3% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Environmental Sciences Environmental Sciences
0% Synergy 10% Inclusion
Gruesome Slaughter Gruesome Slaughter
-1% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Rise of the Eldrazi Rise of the Eldrazi
-19% Synergy 33% Inclusion
Calamity of the Titans Calamity of the Titans
-28% Synergy 13% Inclusion

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+35% Synergy 37% Inclusion
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+21% Synergy 23% Inclusion
Knight Paladin Knight Paladin
+20% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+19% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+17% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+16% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+16% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+14% Synergy 23% Inclusion
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+13% Synergy 13% Inclusion
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+12% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Recon Craft Theta Recon Craft Theta
+12% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+11% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Night Scythe Night Scythe
+10% Synergy 10% Inclusion
Bomat Bazaar Barge Bomat Bazaar Barge
+10% Synergy 10% Inclusion
Conqueror's Galleon Conqueror's Galleon
+9% Synergy 10% Inclusion
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+8% Synergy 10% Inclusion
World Map World Map
+7% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+6% Synergy 10% Inclusion
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+5% Synergy 13% Inclusion
The Regalia The Regalia
+5% Synergy 7% Inclusion
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+2% Synergy 10% Inclusion
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+1% Synergy 27% Inclusion
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
-2% Synergy 27% Inclusion
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
-3% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Trading Post Trading Post
-3% Synergy 10% Inclusion
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy 10% Inclusion
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
-6% Synergy 10% Inclusion
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
-8% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
-10% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
-11% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Expedition Map Expedition Map
-12% Synergy 27% Inclusion
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
-17% Synergy 23% Inclusion
Manifold Key Manifold Key
-17% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
-20% Synergy 57% Inclusion
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-28% Synergy 10% Inclusion
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-37% Synergy 20% Inclusion

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Golden Argosy's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Ugin's Mastery Ugin's Mastery
+5% Synergy 30% Inclusion

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Golden Argosy to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
+5% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
-6% Synergy 10% Inclusion
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
-7% Synergy 40% Inclusion
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
-18% Synergy 33% Inclusion

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+24% Synergy 77% Inclusion
Fountainport Fountainport
+12% Synergy 23% Inclusion
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+12% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Pit of Offerings Pit of Offerings
+12% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+12% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Ominous Cemetery Ominous Cemetery
+11% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+10% Synergy 27% Inclusion
Wasteland Wasteland
+9% Synergy 23% Inclusion
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+9% Synergy 23% Inclusion
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+9% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+9% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+9% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Vesuva Vesuva
+8% Synergy 23% Inclusion
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+8% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+8% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+8% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+7% Synergy 47% Inclusion
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+7% Synergy 27% Inclusion
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+7% Synergy 23% Inclusion
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+7% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+6% Synergy 40% Inclusion
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
+3% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
+3% Synergy 43% Inclusion
Urza's Factory Urza's Factory
+3% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Blasted Landscape Blasted Landscape
+3% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy 40% Inclusion
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+2% Synergy 37% Inclusion
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy 23% Inclusion
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
-1% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Homeward Path Homeward Path
-2% Synergy 17% Inclusion
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy 67% Inclusion
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
-5% Synergy 40% Inclusion
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
-7% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
-12% Synergy 73% Inclusion
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
-12% Synergy 73% Inclusion
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
-12% Synergy 73% Inclusion
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
-12% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy 57% Inclusion
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
-13% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
-16% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
-18% Synergy 43% Inclusion
Blast Zone Blast Zone
-18% Synergy 27% Inclusion
Sea Gate Wreckage Sea Gate Wreckage
-19% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Ugin's Labyrinth Ugin's Labyrinth
-19% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
-25% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
-27% Synergy 53% Inclusion
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-31% Synergy 33% Inclusion
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-39% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-41% Synergy 17% Inclusion

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+20% Synergy 40% Inclusion
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+9% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Fractured Powerstone Fractured Powerstone
+5% Synergy 10% Inclusion
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+3% Synergy 10% Inclusion
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
0% Synergy 7% Inclusion
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
-1% Synergy 10% Inclusion
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
-2% Synergy 10% Inclusion
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy 10% Inclusion
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy 90% Inclusion
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy 60% Inclusion
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
-9% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-18% Synergy 43% Inclusion
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-24% Synergy 53% Inclusion
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-30% Synergy 53% Inclusion
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
-37% Synergy 37% Inclusion
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
-41% Synergy 17% Inclusion

Lands

The mana base foundation for Golden Argosy decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Demolition Field Demolition Field
+24% Synergy 37% Inclusion
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+16% Synergy 63% Inclusion
Planar Nexus Planar Nexus
+11% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+10% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Sunken Citadel Sunken Citadel
+10% Synergy 10% Inclusion
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+8% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+7% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+7% Synergy 13% Inclusion
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+6% Synergy 37% Inclusion
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
+6% Synergy 17% Inclusion
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+5% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Capital City Capital City
+5% Synergy 7% Inclusion
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+4% Synergy 10% Inclusion
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
0% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
0% Synergy 10% Inclusion
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy 10% Inclusion
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
-3% Synergy 10% Inclusion

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Golden Argosy.

Renari, Merchant of Marvels Far Traveler Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Far Traveler
Rasputin Dreamweaver Rasputin Dreamweaver
Agrus Kos, Spirit of Justice Agrus Kos, Spirit of Justice
Nadaar, Selfless Paladin Nadaar, Selfless Paladin
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
Ganax, Astral Hunter Flaming Fist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Flaming Fist
The Eighth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Eighth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ravos, Soultender Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ravos, Soultender
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Dungeon Delver Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Dungeon Delver
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Far Traveler Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Far Traveler
Genku, Future Shaper Genku, Future Shaper
Lagrella, the Magpie Lagrella, the Magpie
Malcator, Purity Overseer Malcator, Purity Overseer
Sun Ce, Young Conquerer Sun Ce, Young Conquerer
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
Commander Sofia Daguerre Commander Sofia Daguerre
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
Sarevok, Deathbringer Far Traveler Sarevok, Deathbringer // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Clan Crafter Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Clan Crafter
The Seventh Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Seventh Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Lavinia of the Tenth Lavinia of the Tenth
Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Thrasios, Triton Hero Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Halana, Kessig Ranger Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kodama of the East Tree Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kodama of the East Tree
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Faceless One Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Faceless One
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
Mangara of Corondor Mangara of Corondor
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Far Traveler Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Far Traveler
Amareth, the Lustrous Amareth, the Lustrous
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Far Traveler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Far Traveler
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Candlekeep Sage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Candlekeep Sage
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Dungeon Delver Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Dungeon Delver
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Far Traveler Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Far Traveler
The Eleventh Doctor Martha Jones The Eleventh Doctor // Martha Jones
Clara Oswald Clara Oswald
Linvala, the Preserver Linvala, the Preserver