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Gollum, Scheming Guide: Artifacts
Price tag $0.95

Legendary Creature — Halfling Horror

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

Playstyle & Strategy

Equipment 41% Voltron 19% Chaos 5% Artifacts 4% Auras 2%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Gollum, Scheming Guide players are trying out in Artifacts decks.

Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+92% Synergy $23.13

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Gollum, Scheming Guide's Artifacts builds — cards that lean hardest into the Artifacts theme.

Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+96% Synergy $8.14
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+94% Synergy $26.78
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+83% Synergy $1.00
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+81% Synergy $3.24
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+80% Synergy $2.29
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+77% Synergy $46.52
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+69% Synergy $2.99
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+66% Synergy $0.53
Blade of the Oni Blade of the Oni
+66% Synergy $0.90
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+66% Synergy $0.19

Top Cards

The staple cards most Gollum, Scheming Guide Artifacts decks run as their core.

Claim the Precious Claim the Precious
+66% Synergy $0.29
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+65% Synergy $13.41
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+65% Synergy $2.61
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+64% Synergy $4.33
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+63% Synergy $31.83
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+53% Synergy $3.13
Defile Defile
+47% Synergy $1.37
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+44% Synergy $0.61
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+36% Synergy $17.79
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+33% Synergy $4.19

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Gollum, Scheming Guide Artifacts game on their own.

The One Ring The One Ring
+56% Synergy $101.75
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+37% Synergy $48.48
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+15% Synergy $33.49
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+14% Synergy $16.21
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+12% Synergy $62.01
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+6% Synergy $70.03
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $125.34
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-12% Synergy $17.35

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Artifacts plan in Gollum, Scheming Guide decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Gollum, Patient Plotter Gollum, Patient Plotter
+49% Synergy $0.23
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+47% Synergy $0.33
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
+33% Synergy $0.35
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
+32% Synergy $0.28
Witch-king of Angmar Witch-king of Angmar
+32% Synergy $9.36
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+26% Synergy $0.32
Warg Rider Warg Rider
+16% Synergy $17.02
Nazgûl Nazgûl
+16% Synergy $19.83
Shelob, Dread Weaver Shelob, Dread Weaver
+16% Synergy $0.45
Akroan Horse Akroan Horse
+16% Synergy $0.52
Gríma Wormtongue Gríma Wormtongue
+16% Synergy $0.21
Dunland Crebain Dunland Crebain
+16% Synergy $0.18
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+16% Synergy $2.13
Ringwraiths Ringwraiths
+16% Synergy $2.57
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
+16% Synergy $0.17
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+15% Synergy $0.31
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+12% Synergy $13.68
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.26
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+10% Synergy $0.35
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+4% Synergy $2.83
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+2% Synergy $89.91
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
0% Synergy $0.75
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-1% Synergy $4.18
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $0.63
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
-5% Synergy $0.31

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Gollum, Scheming Guide's Artifacts deck ahead.

Gollum's Bite Gollum's Bite
+50% Synergy $0.17
Orcish Medicine Orcish Medicine
+33% Synergy $0.23
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+32% Synergy $1.82
Hatred Hatred
+32% Synergy $59.91
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+31% Synergy $0.28
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+30% Synergy $3.37
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+26% Synergy $26.21
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+25% Synergy $7.76
Darkness Darkness
+23% Synergy $23.67
Dash Hopes Dash Hopes
+16% Synergy $0.74
Isildur's Fateful Strike Isildur's Fateful Strike
+16% Synergy $0.29
Hostile Negotiations Hostile Negotiations
+16% Synergy $0.33
Unexpected Fangs Unexpected Fangs
+16% Synergy $0.32
Slaughter Pact Slaughter Pact
+14% Synergy $1.18
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+14% Synergy $0.81
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+12% Synergy $18.31
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+8% Synergy $0.28
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+7% Synergy $1.28
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+7% Synergy $0.37
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+5% Synergy $1.73
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+2% Synergy $1.26
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $3.00
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-3% Synergy $0.28
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-6% Synergy $12.67
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-8% Synergy $6.49
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-11% Synergy $3.27

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Artifacts game plan forward for Gollum, Scheming Guide.

Sam's Desperate Rescue Sam's Desperate Rescue
+33% Synergy $0.20
The Torment of Gollum The Torment of Gollum
+33% Synergy $0.13
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+25% Synergy $0.31
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+18% Synergy $2.59
Mutilate Mutilate
+17% Synergy $1.97
Cruel Entertainment Cruel Entertainment
+17% Synergy $7.43
Mordor Muster Mordor Muster
+16% Synergy $0.17
Choice of Damnations Choice of Damnations
+16% Synergy $15.54
Boneyard Parley Boneyard Parley
+16% Synergy $0.32
The Black Breath The Black Breath
+16% Synergy $0.10
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+15% Synergy $2.85
Repay in Kind Repay in Kind
+15% Synergy $4.52
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+12% Synergy $1.04
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+9% Synergy $0.38
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+5% Synergy $5.63
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+4% Synergy $7.08
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy $0.33
Read the Bones Read the Bones
0% Synergy $0.31
Damnation Damnation
-4% Synergy $21.38
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-20% Synergy $4.98
Reanimate Reanimate
-23% Synergy $8.59

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Gollum, Scheming Guide Artifacts decks.

Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+65% Synergy $39.01
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+50% Synergy $48.46
Liar's Pendulum Liar's Pendulum
+50% Synergy $0.69
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+50% Synergy $15.00
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+50% Synergy $10.55
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+50% Synergy $4.55
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+49% Synergy $2.13
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+49% Synergy $10.23
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+49% Synergy $19.66
Ring of Xathrid Ring of Xathrid
+49% Synergy $0.52
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+49% Synergy $15.35
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+48% Synergy $8.79
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+48% Synergy $0.21
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+39% Synergy $1.12
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+33% Synergy $11.24
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+33% Synergy $1.66
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+33% Synergy $10.93
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+33% Synergy $19.01
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+33% Synergy $16.68
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+32% Synergy $2.73
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+31% Synergy $6.08
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+31% Synergy $2.14
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+30% Synergy $0.82
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+30% Synergy $3.06
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+30% Synergy $0.44
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+30% Synergy $3.99
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+18% Synergy $0.32
Fraying Line Fraying Line
+17% Synergy $0.14
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+17% Synergy $0.20
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+16% Synergy $3.93
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+16% Synergy $13.25
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+16% Synergy $4.44
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+16% Synergy $32.99
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+16% Synergy $41.56
Gisa's Favorite Shovel Gisa's Favorite Shovel
+16% Synergy $24.11
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+16% Synergy $0.58
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+16% Synergy $0.61
Reaper's Talisman Reaper's Talisman
+16% Synergy $0.24
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+16% Synergy $0.32
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+16% Synergy $11.09
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+15% Synergy $0.92
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+15% Synergy $9.38
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+15% Synergy $1.56
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+14% Synergy $3.94
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+14% Synergy $8.12
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+14% Synergy $0.39
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+11% Synergy $3.27
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+9% Synergy $47.01
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+5% Synergy $0.74
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-12% Synergy $10.47

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Artifacts strategy in Gollum, Scheming Guide decks.

One Ring to Rule Them All One Ring to Rule Them All
+49% Synergy $2.95
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+40% Synergy $2.79
Shade's Form Shade's Form
+33% Synergy $0.36
The Toymaker's Trap The Toymaker's Trap
+33% Synergy $0.28
Vampiric Link Vampiric Link
+32% Synergy $5.20
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+32% Synergy $0.30
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+31% Synergy $0.35
No Mercy No Mercy
+26% Synergy $25.85
Death Match Death Match
+17% Synergy $0.66
Endless Whispers Endless Whispers
+16% Synergy $5.72
March from the Black Gate March from the Black Gate
+16% Synergy $0.25
Infernal Genesis Infernal Genesis
+16% Synergy $5.00
Phyresis Phyresis
+15% Synergy $3.18
Grave Betrayal Grave Betrayal
+14% Synergy $3.74
Pestilence Pestilence
+14% Synergy $0.82
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-1% Synergy $24.87
Black Market Black Market
-4% Synergy $5.25
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-23% Synergy $4.02

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Gollum, Scheming Guide's Artifacts game plan.

Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+3% Synergy $11.60

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Gollum, Scheming Guide Artifacts decks.

Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+50% Synergy $2.14
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+49% Synergy $3.13
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+46% Synergy $1.61
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+36% Synergy $0.63
War Room War Room
+34% Synergy $1.99
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+32% Synergy $13.47
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+30% Synergy $10.35
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+30% Synergy $106.22
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+28% Synergy $29.69
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+28% Synergy $57.13
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+28% Synergy $0.37
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+28% Synergy $119.49
Eumidian Hatchery Eumidian Hatchery
+24% Synergy $0.37
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+23% Synergy $38.10
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+18% Synergy $5.05
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+16% Synergy $4.00
Wasteland Wasteland
+15% Synergy $27.58
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+15% Synergy $16.90
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+14% Synergy $0.36
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+14% Synergy $0.32
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+13% Synergy $2.16
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+11% Synergy $0.59
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+9% Synergy $1.00
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+9% Synergy $39.67
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $0.32
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $49.84
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+4% Synergy $0.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $2.76
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-9% Synergy $26.16

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Gollum, Scheming Guide's Artifacts strategy.

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+28% Synergy $4.03
Manalith Manalith
+17% Synergy $0.78
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+16% Synergy $0.34
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+16% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.40
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+14% Synergy $4.11
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+14% Synergy $5.11
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+13% Synergy $0.18
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+12% Synergy $0.36
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+12% Synergy $11.33
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.32
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+11% Synergy $0.33
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+11% Synergy $0.54
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+11% Synergy $6.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+8% Synergy $2.60
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.25
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+8% Synergy $19.24
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+6% Synergy $3.83
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.46

Lands

The mana base behind Gollum, Scheming Guide's Artifacts decks.

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+12% Synergy $48.66
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+11% Synergy $0.52
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.07
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $3.00
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-6% Synergy $12.67
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-9% Synergy $0.24

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Gollum, Scheming Guide: Artifacts.

Shagrat, Loot Bearer Shagrat, Loot Bearer
Zurgo Helmsmasher Zurgo Helmsmasher
Prava of the Steel Legion Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Prava of the Steel Legion // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Ravos, Soultender Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ravos, Soultender // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Sarevok, Deathbringer Hardy Outlander Sarevok, Deathbringer // Hardy Outlander
Sarevok, Deathbringer Sword Coast Sailor Sarevok, Deathbringer // Sword Coast Sailor
Yargle, Glutton of Urborg Yargle, Glutton of Urborg
Kalakscion, Hunger Tyrant Kalakscion, Hunger Tyrant
Akiri, Line-Slinger Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Arna Kennerüd, Skycaptain Arna Kennerüd, Skycaptain
Tetsuo, Imperial Champion Tetsuo, Imperial Champion
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ravos, Soultender Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ravos, Soultender
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Tymna the Weaver Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tymna the Weaver
Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale
Cao Ren, Wei Commander Cao Ren, Wei Commander
Korlash, Heir to Blackblade Korlash, Heir to Blackblade
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Ratonhnhaké꞉ton Ratonhnhaké꞉ton
Spirit of the Night Spirit of the Night
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Commander Greven il-Vec Commander Greven il-Vec
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Nefarox, Overlord of Grixis Nefarox, Overlord of Grixis
Frodo, Sauron's Bane Frodo, Sauron's Bane
Armix, Filigree Thrasher The Prismatic Piper Armix, Filigree Thrasher // The Prismatic Piper
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Esior, Wardwing Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Wyleth, Soul of Steel Wyleth, Soul of Steel
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Hardy Outlander Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Hardy Outlander
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Veteran Soldier Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Veteran Soldier
Beatrix, Loyal General Beatrix, Loyal General