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Golden Argosy
Price tag $0.69

Legendary Artifact — Vehicle

Magic color symbol for Colorless
Colorless

Playstyle & Strategy

Blink 31% Artifacts 22% ETB 8% Vehicles 7% Tokens 6% Commander Matters 3% Triggered Abilities 2% Attractions <1%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2070 Current Rank

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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.

H.E.R.B.I.E. Scout Unit H.E.R.B.I.E. Scout Unit
+45% Synergy $0.28
Long-Bodied Grey Dog Long-Bodied Grey Dog
+19% Synergy $0.38
Ultron, Artificial Malevolence Ultron, Artificial Malevolence
+15% Synergy $13.76
A.I.M. Synthoids A.I.M. Synthoids
+11% Synergy $0.10
Galactus, Devourer of Worlds Galactus, Devourer of Worlds
+3% Synergy $4.77

High Synergy Cards

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

Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+93% Synergy $0.32
Skyscanner Skyscanner
+87% Synergy $0.22
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+75% Synergy $0.30
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+72% Synergy $7.01
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+68% Synergy $0.32
Duplicant Duplicant
+67% Synergy $0.29
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+64% Synergy $1.31
Sandstone Oracle Sandstone Oracle
+63% Synergy $0.27
Stone Retrieval Unit Stone Retrieval Unit
+63% Synergy $0.11
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+61% Synergy $0.24

Top Cards

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

Canoptek Spyder Canoptek Spyder
+55% Synergy $15.81
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+51% Synergy $0.37
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+36% Synergy $0.29
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+25% Synergy $1.42
Echoes of Eternity Echoes of Eternity
+14% Synergy $2.18
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+14% Synergy $0.41
Null Elemental Blast Null Elemental Blast
+12% Synergy $0.30
All Is Dust All Is Dust
-4% Synergy $5.46
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
-8% Synergy $1.90
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
-10% Synergy $6.06

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 $27.41
The One Ring The One Ring
-19% Synergy $104.49
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-22% Synergy $135.51

Creatures

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

Dauntless Scrapbot Dauntless Scrapbot
+61% Synergy $0.30
Clockwork Fox Clockwork Fox
+58% Synergy $0.21
Thran Spider Thran Spider
+55% Synergy $0.26
Searchlight Companion Searchlight Companion
+52% Synergy $0.13
Precursor Golem Precursor Golem
+49% Synergy $0.25
Pierce Strider Pierce Strider
+48% Synergy $0.10
Bronze Walrus Bronze Walrus
+48% Synergy $0.16
Atraxa's Skitterfang Atraxa's Skitterfang
+46% Synergy $0.21
Pilgrim's Eye Pilgrim's Eye
+46% Synergy $0.15
Canoptek Scarab Swarm Canoptek Scarab Swarm
+42% Synergy $12.76
Ticket Tortoise Ticket Tortoise
+38% Synergy $0.13
Skittering Surveyor Skittering Surveyor
+37% Synergy $0.06
Arcbound Crusher Arcbound Crusher
+33% Synergy $4.08
Triskelion Triskelion
+31% Synergy $0.37
Staunch Throneguard Staunch Throneguard
+28% Synergy $0.20
Automatic Librarian Automatic Librarian
+27% Synergy $0.18
Farfinder Farfinder
+27% Synergy $0.22
Workhorse Workhorse
+25% Synergy $3.09
Thought-Knot Seer Thought-Knot Seer
+24% Synergy $4.79
Cartographer's Companion Cartographer's Companion
+23% Synergy $0.04
Towashi Guide-Bot Towashi Guide-Bot
+23% Synergy $0.24
Iron Bully Iron Bully
+22% Synergy $0.07
Scaretiller Scaretiller
+22% Synergy $0.37
Biblioplex Assistant Biblioplex Assistant
+21% Synergy $0.21
Oasis Gardener Oasis Gardener
+20% Synergy $0.15
Changeling Wayfinder Changeling Wayfinder
+19% Synergy $0.32
Grim Poppet Grim Poppet
+19% Synergy $0.25
Papercraft Decoy Papercraft Decoy
+18% Synergy $0.21
Sanitation Automaton Sanitation Automaton
+18% Synergy $0.08
Sterling Hound Sterling Hound
+17% Synergy $0.17
Peace Strider Peace Strider
+16% Synergy $0.03
Filigree Familiar Filigree Familiar
+16% Synergy $0.25
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+15% Synergy $20.86
Pentavus Pentavus
+15% Synergy $0.34
Blood Servitor Blood Servitor
+13% Synergy $0.20
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+13% Synergy $0.39
Phyrexian Revoker Phyrexian Revoker
+12% Synergy $0.30
Ultima, Origin of Oblivion Ultima, Origin of Oblivion
+5% Synergy $0.99
Cryptothrall Cryptothrall
+2% Synergy $34.80
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+1% Synergy $0.62
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
0% Synergy $2.24
Abstruse Archaic Abstruse Archaic
-2% Synergy $2.76
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
-4% Synergy $0.36
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
-4% Synergy $0.40
Kozilek, the Broken Reality Kozilek, the Broken Reality
-8% Synergy $3.69
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
-8% Synergy $9.15
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
-11% Synergy $3.19
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
-14% Synergy $7.79
It That Heralds the End It That Heralds the End
-22% Synergy $0.33
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
-23% Synergy $1.14

Instants

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

Eldrazi Confluence Eldrazi Confluence
+27% Synergy $11.98
Eldritch Immunity Eldritch Immunity
+10% Synergy $7.34
Zuko's Exile Zuko's Exile
+7% Synergy $0.21
Warping Wail Warping Wail
+4% Synergy $1.18
Spatial Contortion Spatial Contortion
0% Synergy $0.34
Scour from Existence Scour from Existence
-2% Synergy $0.24
Kozilek's Command Kozilek's Command
-5% Synergy $7.54
Desecrate Reality Desecrate Reality
-11% Synergy $4.89
Titan's Presence Titan's Presence
-17% Synergy $0.44
Not of This World Not of This World
-37% Synergy $5.69

Sorceries

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

Selective Obliteration Selective Obliteration
+20% Synergy $2.08
Introduction to Annihilation Introduction to Annihilation
+10% Synergy $0.26
Expanded Anatomy Expanded Anatomy
+2% Synergy $0.20
Environmental Sciences Environmental Sciences
+2% Synergy $0.29
Gruesome Slaughter Gruesome Slaughter
+2% Synergy $0.36
Introduction to Prophecy Introduction to Prophecy
+1% Synergy $0.18
Calamity of the Titans Calamity of the Titans
-18% Synergy $3.89
Rise of the Eldrazi Rise of the Eldrazi
-24% Synergy $27.45

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+43% Synergy $4.32
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+38% Synergy $2.34
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+33% Synergy $3.60
Knight Paladin Knight Paladin
+31% Synergy $5.01
Scroll of Fate Scroll of Fate
+27% Synergy $0.27
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+15% Synergy $52.70
Night Scythe Night Scythe
+14% Synergy $0.58
Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+13% Synergy $16.25
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+11% Synergy $2.23
Gonti's Aether Heart Gonti's Aether Heart
+11% Synergy $0.76
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+10% Synergy $9.67
Bomat Bazaar Barge Bomat Bazaar Barge
+9% Synergy $0.27
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+9% Synergy $0.66
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+7% Synergy $0.28
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+7% Synergy $14.48
Ghost Ark Ghost Ark
+7% Synergy $0.41
Key to the City Key to the City
+6% Synergy $0.96
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+6% Synergy $16.60
Symmetry Matrix Symmetry Matrix
+6% Synergy $0.24
Ribskiff Ribskiff
+6% Synergy $0.19
Surgehacker Mech Surgehacker Mech
+6% Synergy $0.27
Mirror of Life Trapping Mirror of Life Trapping
+6% Synergy $0.32
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+6% Synergy $0.27
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+5% Synergy $1.36
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+5% Synergy $0.36
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+5% Synergy $3.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.28
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+4% Synergy $8.59
Extinguisher Battleship Extinguisher Battleship
+4% Synergy $0.51
Recon Craft Theta Recon Craft Theta
+4% Synergy $2.01
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+2% Synergy $2.31
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+1% Synergy $1.33
Oblivion Stone Oblivion Stone
+1% Synergy $0.35
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+1% Synergy $66.31
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+0% Synergy $5.33
World Map World Map
0% Synergy $0.22
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
-1% Synergy $7.58
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-1% Synergy $15.22
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
-2% Synergy $7.03
Trading Post Trading Post
-3% Synergy $0.30
Manifold Key Manifold Key
-3% Synergy $1.52
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
-6% Synergy $46.22
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
-8% Synergy $18.77
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
-11% Synergy $44.74
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
-12% Synergy $5.01
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
-12% Synergy $34.87
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
-14% Synergy $2.83
Expedition Map Expedition Map
-16% Synergy $0.81
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-20% Synergy $2.33
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-23% Synergy $3.71

Enchantments

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

Ugin's Mastery Ugin's Mastery
+17% Synergy $0.33

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+7% Synergy $20.70
Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
+5% Synergy $1.39
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
-3% Synergy $3.83
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
-7% Synergy $4.97
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
-20% Synergy $13.11
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
-20% Synergy $43.61

Utility Lands

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

Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+41% Synergy $0.43
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+12% Synergy $1.04
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+11% Synergy $0.84
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+11% Synergy $0.43
Labyrinth of Skophos Labyrinth of Skophos
+9% Synergy $0.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+9% Synergy $0.43
Diamond City Diamond City
+8% Synergy $3.61
Fountainport Fountainport
+7% Synergy $2.87
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+7% Synergy $0.28
Ominous Cemetery Ominous Cemetery
+6% Synergy $0.30
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+6% Synergy $0.32
Avishkar Raceway Avishkar Raceway
+5% Synergy $0.26
Cloudpost Cloudpost
+5% Synergy $0.30
Glimmerpost Glimmerpost
+5% Synergy $0.27
Trenchpost Trenchpost
+5% Synergy $0.46
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $10.33
Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
+3% Synergy $0.78
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+3% Synergy $2.46
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
+3% Synergy $0.40
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.31
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+0% Synergy $0.32
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
0% Synergy $14.49
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $4.79
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
-1% Synergy $0.20
Urza's Factory Urza's Factory
-2% Synergy $0.34
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
-2% Synergy $3.25
Homeward Path Homeward Path
-4% Synergy $16.81
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
-5% Synergy $1.76
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
-6% Synergy $0.48
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-6% Synergy $15.62
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
-6% Synergy $0.37
Vesuva Vesuva
-7% Synergy $3.45
War Room War Room
-8% Synergy $4.92
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
-8% Synergy $19.09
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
-9% Synergy $2.91
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-10% Synergy $9.55
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
-11% Synergy $2.19
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
-11% Synergy $1.03
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
-11% Synergy $1.80
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
-11% Synergy $0.38
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-12% Synergy $0.32
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-13% Synergy $40.41
Sea Gate Wreckage Sea Gate Wreckage
-13% Synergy $0.48
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
-14% Synergy $0.31
Blast Zone Blast Zone
-14% Synergy $0.38
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
-18% Synergy $2.45
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
-19% Synergy $3.84
Ugin's Labyrinth Ugin's Labyrinth
-24% Synergy $12.90
Sanctum of Ugin Sanctum of Ugin
-29% Synergy $2.86
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-30% Synergy $0.73

Mana Artifacts

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

Slagstone Refinery Slagstone Refinery
+19% Synergy $0.14
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+5% Synergy $3.79
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+4% Synergy $0.73
Ebony Fly Ebony Fly
+3% Synergy $1.72
Fractured Powerstone Fractured Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.26
Guardian Idol Guardian Idol
+3% Synergy $0.25
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+2% Synergy $4.91
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+2% Synergy $2.98
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+2% Synergy $0.40
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+1% Synergy $0.28
All-Fates Scroll All-Fates Scroll
+1% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+0% Synergy $0.63
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.49
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.30
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
-2% Synergy $1.75
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $2.17
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
-9% Synergy $0.36
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-11% Synergy $0.32
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
-15% Synergy $0.40
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
-20% Synergy $3.32
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-22% Synergy $5.11
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
-26% Synergy $0.27
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
-26% Synergy $0.37
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
-34% Synergy $4.38

Lands

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

Demolition Field Demolition Field
+11% Synergy $0.26
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
+10% Synergy $0.26
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+10% Synergy $0.33
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+8% Synergy $0.21
Wastes Wastes
+5% Synergy $1.24
Rumble Arena Rumble Arena
+5% Synergy $0.26
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+3% Synergy $0.36
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
+3% Synergy $0.35
Capital City Capital City
+2% Synergy $0.28
Planar Nexus Planar Nexus
+2% Synergy $9.25
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+1% Synergy $0.30
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
+1% Synergy $0.30
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+1% Synergy $3.26
Snow-Covered Wastes Snow-Covered Wastes
+0% Synergy $0.63
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+0% Synergy $39.27
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+0% Synergy $1.55
Surveillance Room Surveillance Room
0% Synergy $0.26
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
-1% Synergy $0.38
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.29
Mirrex Mirrex
-3% Synergy $0.79
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
-7% Synergy $0.39

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