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Golden Argosy
Price tag $0.75

Legendary Artifact — Vehicle

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Playstyle & Strategy

Blink 30% Artifacts 23% ETB 7% Vehicles 7% Tokens 5% Commander Matters 3% Triggered Abilities 2% Attractions <1%
View Average Decklist All ETB Commanders

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Golden Argosy's ETB builds — cards that lean hardest into the ETB theme.

Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+98% Synergy $0.33
Skyscanner Skyscanner
+77% Synergy $0.22
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+71% Synergy $2.29
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+71% Synergy $0.23
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+68% Synergy $6.82
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+68% Synergy $0.32
Towashi Guide-Bot Towashi Guide-Bot
+66% Synergy $0.31
Dauntless Scrapbot Dauntless Scrapbot
+64% Synergy $0.29
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+61% Synergy $1.10
Atraxa's Skitterfang Atraxa's Skitterfang
+59% Synergy $0.24

Top Cards

The staple cards most Golden Argosy ETB decks run as their core.

Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+57% Synergy $0.31
Duplicant Duplicant
+57% Synergy $0.30
Ultima, Origin of Oblivion Ultima, Origin of Oblivion
+30% Synergy $1.32
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+27% Synergy $0.34
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+22% Synergy $0.76
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+22% Synergy $0.41
Echoes of Eternity Echoes of Eternity
+8% Synergy $1.27
Null Elemental Blast Null Elemental Blast
+8% Synergy $0.33
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
-9% Synergy $6.16
All Is Dust All Is Dust
-26% Synergy $4.85

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Golden Argosy ETB game on their own.

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+9% Synergy $30.02
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-24% Synergy $131.68

Creatures

Creatures that carry the ETB plan in Golden Argosy decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Searchlight Companion Searchlight Companion
+59% Synergy $0.13
Sandstone Oracle Sandstone Oracle
+53% Synergy $0.22
Pierce Strider Pierce Strider
+50% Synergy $0.10
Canoptek Spyder Canoptek Spyder
+49% Synergy $15.94
Stone Retrieval Unit Stone Retrieval Unit
+49% Synergy $0.09
Bronze Walrus Bronze Walrus
+49% Synergy $0.19
Staunch Throneguard Staunch Throneguard
+49% Synergy $0.19
Clockwork Fox Clockwork Fox
+49% Synergy $0.26
Thran Spider Thran Spider
+46% Synergy $0.27
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+45% Synergy $0.36
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+44% Synergy $0.32
Precursor Golem Precursor Golem
+39% Synergy $0.25
Skittering Surveyor Skittering Surveyor
+39% Synergy $0.05
Pentavus Pentavus
+34% Synergy $0.22
Biblioplex Assistant Biblioplex Assistant
+30% Synergy $0.16
Electrostatic Pummeler Electrostatic Pummeler
+30% Synergy $0.33
Iron Bully Iron Bully
+30% Synergy $0.07
Triskelavus Triskelavus
+28% Synergy $0.23
Thopter Squadron Thopter Squadron
+28% Synergy $1.74
Pilgrim's Eye Pilgrim's Eye
+27% Synergy $0.10
Chrome Dome Chrome Dome
+26% Synergy $0.64
Arcbound Crusher Arcbound Crusher
+23% Synergy $3.96
Mechanical Mobster Mechanical Mobster
+22% Synergy $0.10
Sterling Hound Sterling Hound
+20% Synergy $0.13
Cartographer's Companion Cartographer's Companion
+20% Synergy $0.06
Reservoir Walker Reservoir Walker
+20% Synergy $0.07
Tetravus Tetravus
+20% Synergy $39.58
Papercraft Decoy Papercraft Decoy
+20% Synergy $0.20
Peace Strider Peace Strider
+20% Synergy $0.04
Sanitation Automaton Sanitation Automaton
+20% Synergy $0.08
Reito Sentinel Reito Sentinel
+20% Synergy $0.25
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+19% Synergy $0.22
Oasis Gardener Oasis Gardener
+19% Synergy $0.15
Farfinder Farfinder
+19% Synergy $0.17
Workhorse Workhorse
+19% Synergy $2.67
Phyrexian Revoker Phyrexian Revoker
+18% Synergy $0.31
Hexavus Hexavus
+17% Synergy $0.41
Scaretiller Scaretiller
+17% Synergy $0.37
Suspicious Bookcase Suspicious Bookcase
+16% Synergy $0.15
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+14% Synergy $0.53
Cryptothrall Cryptothrall
+14% Synergy $22.65
Automated Artificer Automated Artificer
+14% Synergy $0.29
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
+13% Synergy $0.39
Darksteel Juggernaut Darksteel Juggernaut
+12% Synergy $1.51
Thopter Assembly Thopter Assembly
+11% Synergy $0.69
Abstruse Archaic Abstruse Archaic
+3% Synergy $2.78
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
-4% Synergy $2.13
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
-6% Synergy $0.35
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
-16% Synergy $7.06
It That Heralds the End It That Heralds the End
-22% Synergy $0.32

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Golden Argosy's ETB deck ahead.

Eldritch Immunity Eldritch Immunity
+17% Synergy $7.09
Zuko's Exile Zuko's Exile
+15% Synergy $0.20
Scour from Existence Scour from Existence
+7% Synergy $0.20
Eldrazi Confluence Eldrazi Confluence
+3% Synergy $12.12
Warping Wail Warping Wail
-8% Synergy $0.70
Spatial Contortion Spatial Contortion
-9% Synergy $0.36
Desecrate Reality Desecrate Reality
-21% Synergy $4.74
Titan's Presence Titan's Presence
-25% Synergy $0.48
Kozilek's Command Kozilek's Command
-30% Synergy $6.52

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the ETB game plan forward for Golden Argosy.

Selective Obliteration Selective Obliteration
+33% Synergy $1.28
Introduction to Annihilation Introduction to Annihilation
+23% Synergy $0.18
Gruesome Slaughter Gruesome Slaughter
-3% Synergy $0.35
Introduction to Prophecy Introduction to Prophecy
-3% Synergy $0.16

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Golden Argosy ETB decks.

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+38% Synergy $4.59
Surgehacker Mech Surgehacker Mech
+30% Synergy $0.29
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+28% Synergy $2.14
Scroll of Fate Scroll of Fate
+28% Synergy $0.29
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+28% Synergy $3.15
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+27% Synergy $4.05
Decoction Module Decoction Module
+20% Synergy $0.19
Knight Paladin Knight Paladin
+20% Synergy $4.44
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+19% Synergy $8.45
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+19% Synergy $31.59
Throne of the God-Pharaoh Throne of the God-Pharaoh
+19% Synergy $6.37
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+19% Synergy $0.34
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+18% Synergy $0.59
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+15% Synergy $1.37
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+12% Synergy $1.70
Rover Blades Rover Blades
+10% Synergy $0.17
Weatherlight Compleated Weatherlight Compleated
+10% Synergy $0.76
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
+10% Synergy $0.41
Psychic Paper Psychic Paper
+10% Synergy $0.36
Mobile Garrison Mobile Garrison
+10% Synergy $0.29
Raiders' Karve Raiders' Karve
+10% Synergy $0.15
Jayemdae Tome Jayemdae Tome
+10% Synergy $0.11
Stone Idol Generator Stone Idol Generator
+10% Synergy $0.44
Heirloom Epic Heirloom Epic
+10% Synergy $0.22
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+9% Synergy $1.06
Necron Monolith Necron Monolith
+9% Synergy $1.35
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+9% Synergy $24.36
Symmetry Matrix Symmetry Matrix
+9% Synergy $0.23
Worldslayer Worldslayer
+9% Synergy $3.43
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+9% Synergy $0.38
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+9% Synergy $18.43
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+9% Synergy $14.19
Pinnacle Kill-Ship Pinnacle Kill-Ship
+8% Synergy $0.29
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+8% Synergy $2.75
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+8% Synergy $2.30
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+7% Synergy $6.92
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+7% Synergy $9.21
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+6% Synergy $1.41
Nexus of Becoming Nexus of Becoming
+6% Synergy $1.49
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+6% Synergy $2.85
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+4% Synergy $1.32
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+4% Synergy $19.53
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+3% Synergy $7.40
Extinguisher Battleship Extinguisher Battleship
+2% Synergy $0.42
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.33
Trading Post Trading Post
-2% Synergy $0.33
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
-11% Synergy $1.02
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
-15% Synergy $2.94
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
-20% Synergy $18.77
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-21% Synergy $3.66

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the ETB strategy in Golden Argosy decks.

Ugin's Mastery Ugin's Mastery
+20% Synergy $0.35
Case of the Shattered Pact Case of the Shattered Pact
+10% Synergy $0.16

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Golden Argosy's ETB game plan.

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+12% Synergy $18.53
Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
+8% Synergy $1.36
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
-11% Synergy $41.09
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
-12% Synergy $13.49
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
-17% Synergy $1.77

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Golden Argosy ETB decks.

Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+38% Synergy $0.38
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
+33% Synergy $0.42
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+21% Synergy $0.75
Fountainport Fountainport
+20% Synergy $2.95
Mech Hangar Mech Hangar
+19% Synergy $0.27
Mobilized District Mobilized District
+18% Synergy $0.23
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+17% Synergy $0.37
Tectonic Edge Tectonic Edge
+16% Synergy $0.24
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+16% Synergy $3.07
Cryptic Caves Cryptic Caves
+14% Synergy $0.25
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+14% Synergy $0.31
Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
+13% Synergy $0.68
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+13% Synergy $12.31
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+12% Synergy $0.35
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+11% Synergy $2.96
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+10% Synergy $2.59
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+9% Synergy $0.20
Pit of Offerings Pit of Offerings
+9% Synergy $0.37
Desert Desert
+8% Synergy $1.04
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+7% Synergy $0.36
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+5% Synergy $1.73
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+4% Synergy $3.03
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+3% Synergy $8.59
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+3% Synergy $0.36
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+1% Synergy $14.11
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
0% Synergy $0.95
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.31
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
-1% Synergy $1.23
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $3.36
Wasteland Wasteland
-3% Synergy $28.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-4% Synergy $0.40
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-7% Synergy $0.29
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
-7% Synergy $0.48
Blast Zone Blast Zone
-8% Synergy $0.37
Urza's Factory Urza's Factory
-8% Synergy $0.34
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
-9% Synergy $1.64
Sanctum of Ugin Sanctum of Ugin
-10% Synergy $2.56
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-11% Synergy $43.89
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
-14% Synergy $0.77
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
-14% Synergy $1.86
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
-14% Synergy $2.04
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
-16% Synergy $0.33
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
-16% Synergy $0.38
War Room War Room
-17% Synergy $2.87
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
-17% Synergy $3.38
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
-18% Synergy $3.55
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
-19% Synergy $18.54
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
-21% Synergy $0.25
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-23% Synergy $16.99
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-33% Synergy $0.71

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Golden Argosy's ETB strategy.

Slagstone Refinery Slagstone Refinery
+28% Synergy $0.15
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+21% Synergy $3.57
Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+20% Synergy $0.16
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+18% Synergy $0.87
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+18% Synergy $12.42
Flywheel Racer Flywheel Racer
+10% Synergy $0.18
Honored Heirloom Honored Heirloom
+10% Synergy $0.19
Ichor Elixir Ichor Elixir
+9% Synergy $0.18
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+9% Synergy $4.13
Seer's Lantern Seer's Lantern
+8% Synergy $0.07
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+7% Synergy $241.89
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+7% Synergy $0.56
Guardian Idol Guardian Idol
+6% Synergy $0.40
Fractured Powerstone Fractured Powerstone
+6% Synergy $0.32
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+5% Synergy $1.47
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+4% Synergy $0.76
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+1% Synergy $0.39
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+1% Synergy $3.03
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.70
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
-1% Synergy $0.38
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.31
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-17% Synergy $0.28
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-22% Synergy $1.92
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-24% Synergy $1.84
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
-35% Synergy $3.75
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-49% Synergy $4.35

Lands

The mana base behind Golden Argosy's ETB decks.

Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+28% Synergy $0.25
Planar Nexus Planar Nexus
+20% Synergy $9.70
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+16% Synergy $0.27
Wastes Wastes
+15% Synergy $0.81
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
+12% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.31
Mirrex Mirrex
+10% Synergy $0.65
Rumble Arena Rumble Arena
+10% Synergy $0.24
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+9% Synergy $34.97
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+9% Synergy $1.05
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+9% Synergy $0.24
Terminal Moraine Terminal Moraine
+9% Synergy $0.18
Unknown Shores Unknown Shores
+9% Synergy $0.10
Promising Vein Promising Vein
+9% Synergy $0.27
Holdout Settlement Holdout Settlement
+9% Synergy $0.21
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+8% Synergy $0.27
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
+7% Synergy $0.28
Captivating Cave Captivating Cave
+7% Synergy $0.22
Power Depot Power Depot
+7% Synergy $0.45
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.41
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+5% Synergy $0.31
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+5% Synergy $3.79
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+2% Synergy $53.37
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+1% Synergy $0.35
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
0% Synergy $0.37
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
-1% Synergy $2.37
Snow-Covered Wastes Snow-Covered Wastes
-3% Synergy $0.45
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
-3% Synergy $0.33
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
-11% Synergy $0.89

Similar Commanders

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

Renari, Merchant of Marvels Far Traveler Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Far Traveler
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
Prowl, Stoic Strategist Prowl, Stoic Strategist
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
Niko, Light of Hope Niko, Light of Hope
Ganax, Astral Hunter Flaming Fist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Flaming Fist
The Eighth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Eighth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ravos, Soultender Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ravos, Soultender
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Far Traveler Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Far Traveler
Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker
Shiko, Paragon of the Way Shiko, Paragon of the Way
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
Lagrella, the Magpie Lagrella, the Magpie
Commander Sofia Daguerre Commander Sofia Daguerre
Linvala, the Preserver Linvala, the Preserver
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
Malcator, Purity Overseer Malcator, Purity Overseer
Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate
Sarevok, Deathbringer Far Traveler Sarevok, Deathbringer // Far Traveler
Gatta and Luzzu Gatta and Luzzu
Roon of the Hidden Realm Roon of the Hidden Realm
Triad of Fates Triad of Fates
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
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
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
ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot
Monstrosity of the Lake Monstrosity of the Lake
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Far Traveler Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Far Traveler
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed
Quistis Trepe Quistis Trepe
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