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Golden Argosy
Price tag $0.36

Legendary Artifact — Vehicle

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

#1776 Current Rank
#1818 Last Week
#2274 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Golden Argosy.

Decks So Sweet We Had To Play Them Again | Commander Clash S18 E32

Decks So Sweet We Had To Play Them Again | Commander Clash S18 E32

Magic, But All Colors Are Banned | Commander Clash S18 E25

Magic, But All Colors Are Banned | Commander Clash S18 E25

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 $0.59
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+18% Synergy $0.25
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+13% Synergy $18.76
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+12% Synergy $17.63
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+6% Synergy $0.10

High Synergy Cards

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

Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+85% Synergy $0.20
Skyscanner Skyscanner
+74% Synergy $0.08
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+72% Synergy $0.16
Canoptek Spyder Canoptek Spyder
+63% Synergy $11.82
Bronze Walrus Bronze Walrus
+59% Synergy $0.09
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+56% Synergy $0.32
Duplicant Duplicant
+53% Synergy $0.26
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+50% Synergy $0.07
Arcbound Crusher Arcbound Crusher
+50% Synergy $4.89
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+49% Synergy $4.81

Top Cards

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

Sandstone Oracle Sandstone Oracle
+48% Synergy $0.13
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+41% Synergy $0.29
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+36% Synergy $0.22
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+36% Synergy $0.80
Eldrazi Confluence Eldrazi Confluence
+33% Synergy $6.27
Null Elemental Blast Null Elemental Blast
+23% Synergy $0.28
Echoes of Eternity Echoes of Eternity
+7% Synergy $0.96
All Is Dust All Is Dust
-1% Synergy $3.83
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
-9% Synergy $1.09
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
-13% Synergy $3.91

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 $39.99
The One Ring The One Ring
-11% Synergy $80.74
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-13% Synergy $90.59
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-17% Synergy $77.60

Creatures

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

Canoptek Scarab Swarm Canoptek Scarab Swarm
+48% Synergy $9.46
Thran Spider Thran Spider
+46% Synergy $0.21
Stone Retrieval Unit Stone Retrieval Unit
+43% Synergy $0.06
Pilgrim's Eye Pilgrim's Eye
+40% Synergy $0.05
Automatic Librarian Automatic Librarian
+40% Synergy $0.06
Precursor Golem Precursor Golem
+39% Synergy $0.31
Atraxa's Skitterfang Atraxa's Skitterfang
+39% Synergy $0.06
Triskelion Triskelion
+37% Synergy $0.23
Pierce Strider Pierce Strider
+37% Synergy $0.07
Farfinder Farfinder
+36% Synergy $0.09
Skittering Surveyor Skittering Surveyor
+36% Synergy $0.08
Biblioplex Assistant Biblioplex Assistant
+33% Synergy $0.04
Searchlight Companion Searchlight Companion
+32% Synergy $0.02
Sanitation Automaton Sanitation Automaton
+30% Synergy $0.05
Workhorse Workhorse
+30% Synergy $1.80
Staunch Throneguard Staunch Throneguard
+30% Synergy $0.04
Myr Kinsmith Myr Kinsmith
+28% Synergy $0.08
Cartographer's Companion Cartographer's Companion
+27% Synergy $0.03
Ticket Tortoise Ticket Tortoise
+26% Synergy $0.03
Oasis Gardener Oasis Gardener
+26% Synergy $0.09
Clockwork Fox Clockwork Fox
+26% Synergy $0.03
Filigree Familiar Filigree Familiar
+25% Synergy $0.13
Towashi Guide-Bot Towashi Guide-Bot
+23% Synergy $0.08
Blood Servitor Blood Servitor
+23% Synergy $0.06
Pentavus Pentavus
+21% Synergy $0.30
Thought-Knot Seer Thought-Knot Seer
+20% Synergy $3.72
Draconian Gate-Bot Draconian Gate-Bot
+20% Synergy $0.04
Peace Strider Peace Strider
+20% Synergy $0.02
Tetravus Tetravus
+20% Synergy $47.31
Inquisitive Puppet Inquisitive Puppet
+20% Synergy $0.04
Sterling Hound Sterling Hound
+20% Synergy $0.06
Grim Poppet Grim Poppet
+17% Synergy $1.69
Electrostatic Pummeler Electrostatic Pummeler
+17% Synergy $0.36
Papercraft Decoy Papercraft Decoy
+17% Synergy $0.07
Hexavus Hexavus
+16% Synergy $0.33
Iron Bully Iron Bully
+16% Synergy $0.04
Phyrexian Revoker Phyrexian Revoker
+15% Synergy $0.18
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+11% Synergy $2.05
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+10% Synergy $0.28
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+8% Synergy $0.20
Cryptothrall Cryptothrall
+6% Synergy $19.60
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+5% Synergy $4.63
Karn, Legacy Reforged Karn, Legacy Reforged
+3% Synergy $8.88
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+1% Synergy $1.44
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
0% Synergy $2.37
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
-3% Synergy $0.37
Kozilek, the Broken Reality Kozilek, the Broken Reality
-6% Synergy $3.97
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
-8% Synergy $7.77
Abstruse Archaic Abstruse Archaic
-13% Synergy $2.78
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
-23% Synergy $1.36

Instants

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

Eldritch Immunity Eldritch Immunity
+20% Synergy $3.72
Warping Wail Warping Wail
-3% Synergy $0.37
Desecrate Reality Desecrate Reality
-3% Synergy $4.38
Kozilek's Command Kozilek's Command
-4% Synergy $6.81
Spatial Contortion Spatial Contortion
-10% Synergy $0.25
Scour from Existence Scour from Existence
-13% Synergy $0.15
Titan's Presence Titan's Presence
-26% Synergy $0.42

Sorceries

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

Selective Obliteration Selective Obliteration
+8% Synergy $0.43
Introduction to Annihilation Introduction to Annihilation
+6% Synergy $0.07
Introduction to Prophecy Introduction to Prophecy
+3% Synergy $0.11
Environmental Sciences Environmental Sciences
0% Synergy $0.10
Gruesome Slaughter Gruesome Slaughter
-1% Synergy $0.27
Rise of the Eldrazi Rise of the Eldrazi
-19% Synergy $12.93
Calamity of the Titans Calamity of the Titans
-28% Synergy $4.23

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+35% Synergy $3.70
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+21% Synergy $0.43
Knight Paladin Knight Paladin
+20% Synergy $4.68
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+19% Synergy $1.54
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+17% Synergy $2.71
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+16% Synergy $9.62
Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+16% Synergy $10.18
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+14% Synergy $2.04
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+13% Synergy $0.25
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+12% Synergy $44.05
Recon Craft Theta Recon Craft Theta
+12% Synergy $0.67
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+11% Synergy $18.13
Night Scythe Night Scythe
+10% Synergy $0.42
Bomat Bazaar Barge Bomat Bazaar Barge
+10% Synergy $0.16
Conqueror's Galleon Conqueror's Foothold Conqueror's Galleon
+9% Synergy $0.66
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+8% Synergy $2.16
World Map World Map
+7% Synergy $0.06
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+6% Synergy $3.22
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+5% Synergy $7.82
The Regalia The Regalia
+5% Synergy $0.78
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+2% Synergy $6.09
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+1% Synergy $1.99
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
-2% Synergy $4.09
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
-3% Synergy $41.34
Trading Post Trading Post
-3% Synergy $0.46
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.19
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
-6% Synergy $9.79
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
-8% Synergy $24.95
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
-10% Synergy $1.34
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
-11% Synergy $0.54
Expedition Map Expedition Map
-12% Synergy $1.05
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
-17% Synergy $16.98
Manifold Key Manifold Key
-17% Synergy $0.94
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
-20% Synergy $1.70
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-28% Synergy $1.16
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-37% Synergy $3.62

Enchantments

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

Ugin's Mastery Ugin's Mastery
+5% Synergy $0.13

Planeswalkers

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

Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
+5% Synergy $1.06
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
-6% Synergy $4.20
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
-7% Synergy $11.60
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
-18% Synergy $28.98

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+24% Synergy $0.28
Fountainport Fountainport
+12% Synergy $2.47
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+12% Synergy $7.62
Pit of Offerings Pit of Offerings
+12% Synergy $0.17
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+12% Synergy $0.22
Ominous Cemetery Ominous Cemetery
+11% Synergy $0.12
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+10% Synergy $7.54
Wasteland Wasteland
+9% Synergy $21.02
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+9% Synergy $1.56
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+9% Synergy $0.49
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.14
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+9% Synergy $0.12
Vesuva Vesuva
+8% Synergy $3.80
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+8% Synergy $0.66
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+8% Synergy $0.39
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+8% Synergy $1.87
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+7% Synergy $10.16
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+7% Synergy $19.63
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+7% Synergy $0.73
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+7% Synergy $0.21
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+6% Synergy $0.46
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.41
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
+3% Synergy $14.90
Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
+3% Synergy $0.37
Urza's Factory Urza's Factory
+3% Synergy $0.27
Blasted Landscape Blasted Landscape
+3% Synergy $1.71
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $35.05
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+2% Synergy $8.14
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $5.07
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
-1% Synergy $1.46
Homeward Path Homeward Path
-2% Synergy $13.97
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $3.72
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
-5% Synergy $1.12
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
-7% Synergy $0.37
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
-12% Synergy $0.69
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
-12% Synergy $0.68
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
-12% Synergy $0.61
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
-12% Synergy $1.96
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.28
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
-13% Synergy $3.01
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
-16% Synergy $0.32
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
-18% Synergy $0.35
Blast Zone Blast Zone
-18% Synergy $0.48
Sea Gate Wreckage Sea Gate Wreckage
-19% Synergy $0.36
Ugin's Labyrinth Ugin's Labyrinth
-19% Synergy $18.52
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
-25% Synergy $0.17
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
-27% Synergy $0.17
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-31% Synergy $1.88
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-39% Synergy $0.12
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-41% Synergy $0.39

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+20% Synergy $2.21
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+9% Synergy $2.19
Fractured Powerstone Fractured Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.11
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+3% Synergy $17.30
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
0% Synergy $0.14
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
-1% Synergy $1.24
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
-2% Synergy $0.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.67
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.25
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $1.05
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
-9% Synergy $0.26
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-18% Synergy $0.22
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-24% Synergy $0.19
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-30% Synergy $2.49
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
-37% Synergy $0.26
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
-41% Synergy $0.22

Lands

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

Demolition Field Demolition Field
+24% Synergy $0.48
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+16% Synergy $1.58
Planar Nexus Planar Nexus
+11% Synergy $6.54
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+10% Synergy $2.11
Sunken Citadel Sunken Citadel
+10% Synergy $0.29
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+8% Synergy $0.07
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+7% Synergy $25.03
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+7% Synergy $36.31
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+6% Synergy $0.56
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
+6% Synergy $0.08
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+5% Synergy $0.17
Capital City Capital City
+5% Synergy $0.13
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+4% Synergy $6.32
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
0% Synergy $0.15
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
0% Synergy $0.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.16
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
-3% Synergy $0.23

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