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Karn, Silver Golem
Price tag $17.31

Legendary Artifact CreatureGolem

Magic color symbol for Colorless
Colorless

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1533 Current Rank
#1616 Last Week
#1434 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Karn, Silver Golem.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Karn, Silver Golem decks.

Exploding Barrel Exploding Barrel
+1% Synergy $0.29
Chrome Dome Chrome Dome
-3% Synergy $1.14
Coin of Mastery Coin of Mastery
-3% Synergy $1.96
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
-4% Synergy $15.39
Petrified Hamlet Petrified Hamlet
-5% Synergy $0.75

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Karn, Silver Golem's abilities and overall game plan.

Voltaic Construct Voltaic Construct
+53% Synergy $2.01
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+49% Synergy $0.33
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+44% Synergy $38.66
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+43% Synergy $4.00
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+43% Synergy $46.07
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+41% Synergy $11.50
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+41% Synergy $7.25
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+38% Synergy $5.71
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+36% Synergy $3.18
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+34% Synergy $21.28

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Karn, Silver Golem decks.

Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+31% Synergy $2.56
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+28% Synergy $2.62
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+26% Synergy $0.98
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+24% Synergy $5.69
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+23% Synergy $0.37
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+22% Synergy $1.74
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+3% Synergy $2.58
All Is Dust All Is Dust
-8% Synergy $4.10
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
-11% Synergy $5.46
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
-15% Synergy $1.58

Game Changers

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

Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+18% Synergy $436.16
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+16% Synergy $110.91
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
+10% Synergy $3000.32
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+8% Synergy $122.46
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+4% Synergy $1066.67
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $99.03
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
0% Synergy $34.13

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Karn, Silver Golem's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+34% Synergy $8.74
Karn, Legacy Reforged Karn, Legacy Reforged
+34% Synergy $14.63
Metalworker Metalworker
+31% Synergy $181.39
Lodestone Golem Lodestone Golem
+28% Synergy $0.36
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+25% Synergy $0.33
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+23% Synergy $10.65
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+21% Synergy $0.32
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+11% Synergy $10.03
Duplicant Duplicant
+11% Synergy $0.29
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+10% Synergy $0.33
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+9% Synergy $1.96
Platinum Emperion Platinum Emperion
+9% Synergy $17.84
Scrapyard Recombiner Scrapyard Recombiner
+8% Synergy $0.85
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+7% Synergy $8.23
Myr Welder Myr Welder
+7% Synergy $2.08
Mycosynth Golem Mycosynth Golem
+6% Synergy $37.33
Dross Scorpion Dross Scorpion
+6% Synergy $0.33
Darksteel Colossus Darksteel Colossus
+5% Synergy $0.82
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+5% Synergy $0.30
Scarecrone Scarecrone
+5% Synergy $4.18
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+4% Synergy $3.10
Voltaic Servant Voltaic Servant
+4% Synergy $0.26
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+3% Synergy $0.24
Darksteel Juggernaut Darksteel Juggernaut
+3% Synergy $1.47
Arcbound Reclaimer Arcbound Reclaimer
+3% Synergy $7.22
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+2% Synergy $37.18
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
+1% Synergy $0.40
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
0% Synergy $12.06
Sandstone Oracle Sandstone Oracle
0% Synergy $0.27
Soul of New Phyrexia Soul of New Phyrexia
-1% Synergy $0.92
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
-1% Synergy $0.20
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
-1% Synergy $5.49
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
-2% Synergy $0.34
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
-3% Synergy $3.29
Cityscape Leveler Cityscape Leveler
-4% Synergy $12.76
Cryptothrall Cryptothrall
-4% Synergy $20.44
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
-5% Synergy $6.01
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
-6% Synergy $10.45
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
-7% Synergy $0.39
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
-9% Synergy $0.33
Ultima, Origin of Oblivion Ultima, Origin of Oblivion
-19% Synergy $1.11
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
-20% Synergy $0.28
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-22% Synergy $0.31
Endbringer Endbringer
-23% Synergy $0.35
Skittering Cicada Skittering Cicada
-26% Synergy $12.09
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
-27% Synergy $1.28
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
-27% Synergy $45.76
Kozilek, the Great Distortion Kozilek, the Great Distortion
-31% Synergy $5.29
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
-32% Synergy $23.03
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
-35% Synergy $0.57

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Karn, Silver Golem safe.

Zuko's Exile Zuko's Exile
-3% Synergy $0.20
Scour from Existence Scour from Existence
-4% Synergy $0.22
Spatial Contortion Spatial Contortion
-5% Synergy $0.38
Warping Wail Warping Wail
-14% Synergy $0.42
Eldrazi Confluence Eldrazi Confluence
-15% Synergy $9.46
Null Elemental Blast Null Elemental Blast
-19% Synergy $0.32
Kozilek's Command Kozilek's Command
-19% Synergy $6.09
Eldritch Immunity Eldritch Immunity
-28% Synergy $5.39
Desecrate Reality Desecrate Reality
-28% Synergy $5.51
Titan's Presence Titan's Presence
-36% Synergy $0.50
Not of This World Not of This World
-39% Synergy $5.53

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Karn, Silver Golem's game plan and control the board.

Introduction to Annihilation Introduction to Annihilation
-2% Synergy $0.29
Gruesome Slaughter Gruesome Slaughter
-6% Synergy $0.32
Introduction to Prophecy Introduction to Prophecy
-7% Synergy $0.11
Selective Obliteration Selective Obliteration
-16% Synergy $0.84
Rise of the Eldrazi Rise of the Eldrazi
-34% Synergy $18.14

Utility Artifacts

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

Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+28% Synergy $1.93
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+28% Synergy $1.49
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+27% Synergy $7.80
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+26% Synergy $5.70
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+26% Synergy $2.61
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+25% Synergy $21.60
Trading Post Trading Post
+19% Synergy $0.37
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+19% Synergy $1.33
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+18% Synergy $2.26
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+17% Synergy $44.91
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+17% Synergy $0.95
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+17% Synergy $0.79
Memory Jar Memory Jar
+16% Synergy $34.95
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+15% Synergy $5.39
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+14% Synergy $7.63
Planar Portal Planar Portal
+14% Synergy $1.55
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+13% Synergy $1.85
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+12% Synergy $19.32
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+11% Synergy $0.65
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+11% Synergy $7.48
Lux Cannon Lux Cannon
+11% Synergy $0.21
Ward of Bones Ward of Bones
+11% Synergy $22.35
Heartstone Heartstone
+11% Synergy $3.40
Nexus of Becoming Nexus of Becoming
+10% Synergy $1.22
Thran Temporal Gateway Thran Temporal Gateway
+10% Synergy $0.43
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+10% Synergy $13.71
Prototype Portal Prototype Portal
+10% Synergy $0.75
Oblivion Stone Oblivion Stone
+9% Synergy $0.35
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+9% Synergy $0.63
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+9% Synergy $30.56
Karn's Sylex Karn's Sylex
+9% Synergy $1.00
Ring of Three Wishes Ring of Three Wishes
+9% Synergy $5.34
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+9% Synergy $8.40
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+8% Synergy $33.58
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+8% Synergy $25.08
The Endstone The Endstone
+6% Synergy $2.67
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+6% Synergy $0.44
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+6% Synergy $23.94
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+5% Synergy $12.38
Horizon Stone Horizon Stone
+5% Synergy $1.61
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+5% Synergy $15.42
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+2% Synergy $4.13
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+2% Synergy $29.49
Extinguisher Battleship Extinguisher Battleship
0% Synergy $0.60
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
-1% Synergy $0.63
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
-1% Synergy $11.97
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.85
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-17% Synergy $43.69
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-23% Synergy $3.56
Darksteel Monolith Darksteel Monolith
-25% Synergy $23.67

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Karn, Silver Golem's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Echoes of Eternity Echoes of Eternity
-36% Synergy $0.85

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Karn, Silver Golem to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
+21% Synergy $4.24
Karn Liberated Karn Liberated
+20% Synergy $3.23
Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
+19% Synergy $1.47
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+4% Synergy $19.97
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+3% Synergy $11.02
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
-16% Synergy $36.84

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+28% Synergy $0.36
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+26% Synergy $6.96
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+25% Synergy $12.99
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+23% Synergy $4.64
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+22% Synergy $0.21
Blasted Landscape Blasted Landscape
+20% Synergy $1.42
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+18% Synergy $22.89
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+17% Synergy $0.40
Scorched Ruins Scorched Ruins
+17% Synergy $57.82
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+17% Synergy $0.28
Mystifying Maze Mystifying Maze
+17% Synergy $0.64
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+16% Synergy $0.43
Wasteland Wasteland
+16% Synergy $26.69
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+15% Synergy $0.95
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+13% Synergy $10.14
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+11% Synergy $4.60
Labyrinth of Skophos Labyrinth of Skophos
+11% Synergy $0.31
Urza's Factory Urza's Factory
+10% Synergy $0.28
Tectonic Edge Tectonic Edge
+10% Synergy $0.24
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+9% Synergy $1.85
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+9% Synergy $4.82
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+9% Synergy $9.82
Sequestered Stash Sequestered Stash
+9% Synergy $0.18
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+8% Synergy $39.52
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+8% Synergy $2.16
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+7% Synergy $14.14
Sea Gate Wreckage Sea Gate Wreckage
+6% Synergy $0.38
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+6% Synergy $1.68
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+4% Synergy $0.36
Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
+3% Synergy $2.13
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+2% Synergy $0.21
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+1% Synergy $0.48
Vesuva Vesuva
+1% Synergy $3.50
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
0% Synergy $0.84
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
0% Synergy $1.56
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
0% Synergy $2.02
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
-2% Synergy $17.89
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-3% Synergy $0.40
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $2.31
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
-7% Synergy $0.28
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
-8% Synergy $1.08
Sanctum of Ugin Sanctum of Ugin
-9% Synergy $2.30
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.54
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
-10% Synergy $1.78
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
-14% Synergy $0.35
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
-15% Synergy $0.31
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-16% Synergy $0.66
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-17% Synergy $1.11
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
-18% Synergy $3.42
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-20% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+27% Synergy $3.43
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+25% Synergy $0.94
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+23% Synergy $4.73
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+20% Synergy $0.47
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+15% Synergy $0.38
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+13% Synergy $3.36
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+10% Synergy $214.76
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+8% Synergy $4.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $0.65
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+6% Synergy $0.12
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+6% Synergy $0.34
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+6% Synergy $0.29
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+6% Synergy $5.66
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+5% Synergy $0.36
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+5% Synergy $0.37
Ur-Golem's Eye Ur-Golem's Eye
+5% Synergy $2.65
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+4% Synergy $1.41
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+4% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.35
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+3% Synergy $0.39
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+3% Synergy $32.45
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $38.55
All-Fates Scroll All-Fates Scroll
+2% Synergy $0.22
Guardian Idol Guardian Idol
+2% Synergy $0.30
Fractured Powerstone Fractured Powerstone
+1% Synergy $0.27
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
0% Synergy $0.41
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
0% Synergy $0.20
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
0% Synergy $3.85
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-1% Synergy $0.40
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.17
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
-3% Synergy $1.20
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
-6% Synergy $0.31
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
-10% Synergy $0.19
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
-11% Synergy $1.72
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-18% Synergy $2.90

Lands

The mana base foundation for Karn, Silver Golem decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+11% Synergy $0.32
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
+4% Synergy $0.38
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+2% Synergy $45.17
Planar Nexus Planar Nexus
0% Synergy $11.08
Snow-Covered Wastes Snow-Covered Wastes
0% Synergy $0.34
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
-1% Synergy $0.26
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
-2% Synergy $34.32
Demolition Field Demolition Field
-3% Synergy $0.28
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
-3% Synergy $0.27
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
-3% Synergy $1.62
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.27
Mirrex Mirrex
-3% Synergy $0.60
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
-5% Synergy $0.34
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
-6% Synergy $0.31
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
-6% Synergy $0.25
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
-7% Synergy $1.04
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-8% Synergy $48.67
Wastes Wastes
-10% Synergy $0.52

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Karn, Silver Golem.

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The Capitoline Triad The Capitoline Triad
Tetzin, Gnome Champion Tetzin, Gnome Champion
Muzzio, Visionary Architect Muzzio, Visionary Architect
Sarevok, Deathbringer Clan Crafter Sarevok, Deathbringer // Clan Crafter
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Radiant, Serra Archangel Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
The Eighth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Eighth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Eighth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Eighth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient
The Fourth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fourth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
Akiri, Line-Slinger Halana, Kessig Ranger Akiri, Line-Slinger // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Akiri, Line-Slinger Sengir, the Dark Baron Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Akiri, Line-Slinger Siani, Eye of the Storm Akiri, Line-Slinger // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Akiri, Line-Slinger Vial Smasher the Fierce Akiri, Line-Slinger // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Slobad, Iron Goblin Slobad, Iron Goblin
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Alibou, Ancient Witness Alibou, Ancient Witness
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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Faceless One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
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Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
Urza, Powerstone Prodigy Urza, Powerstone Prodigy
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Armix, Filigree Thrasher Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Francisco, Fowl Marauder Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Agent of the Iron Throne Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Agent of the Iron Throne
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Clan Crafter Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Clan Crafter
The Sixth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Sixth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice