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Karn, Silver Golem
Price tag $20.67

Legendary Artifact Creature — Golem

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Playstyle & Strategy

Artifacts 52% Combo 14% Stax 5% Tron 3% Ramp 2% Historic 2%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Karn, Silver Golem players are trying out in Artifacts decks.

Page, Loose Leaf Page, Loose Leaf
+2% Synergy $0.22
Together as One Together as One
+1% Synergy $0.37
Petrified Hamlet Petrified Hamlet
-5% Synergy $0.58

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Karn, Silver Golem's Artifacts builds — cards that lean hardest into the Artifacts theme.

Voltaic Construct Voltaic Construct
+56% Synergy $1.82
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+52% Synergy $0.39
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+50% Synergy $4.85
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+47% Synergy $46.26
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+45% Synergy $36.24
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+45% Synergy $10.79
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+43% Synergy $6.16
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+40% Synergy $3.55
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+40% Synergy $11.03
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+38% Synergy $19.17

Top Cards

The staple cards most Karn, Silver Golem Artifacts decks run as their core.

Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+37% Synergy $5.09
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+34% Synergy $3.02
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+27% Synergy $1.67
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+27% Synergy $2.74
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+27% Synergy $4.65
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+23% Synergy $0.40
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+6% Synergy $3.03
All Is Dust All Is Dust
-7% Synergy $5.84
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
-11% Synergy $6.18
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
-12% Synergy $2.00

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Karn, Silver Golem Artifacts game on their own.

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+21% Synergy $120.10
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+18% Synergy $475.47
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+13% Synergy $134.99
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
+10% Synergy $3000.97
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+5% Synergy $1131.80
The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $115.22
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
0% Synergy $27.56

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Artifacts plan in Karn, Silver Golem decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Metalworker Metalworker
+35% Synergy $204.19
Karn, Legacy Reforged Karn, Legacy Reforged
+33% Synergy $20.24
Lodestone Golem Lodestone Golem
+30% Synergy $0.31
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+28% Synergy $3.32
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+28% Synergy $0.26
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+26% Synergy $11.08
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+21% Synergy $0.39
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+14% Synergy $0.36
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+14% Synergy $10.95
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+13% Synergy $2.35
Duplicant Duplicant
+13% Synergy $0.29
Platinum Emperion Platinum Emperion
+12% Synergy $18.14
Mycosynth Golem Mycosynth Golem
+10% Synergy $50.22
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+10% Synergy $9.66
Scrapyard Recombiner Scrapyard Recombiner
+9% Synergy $0.82
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+7% Synergy $4.39
Myr Welder Myr Welder
+7% Synergy $2.61
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+6% Synergy $38.57
Darksteel Colossus Darksteel Colossus
+5% Synergy $0.99
Scarecrone Scarecrone
+5% Synergy $3.61
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+4% Synergy $0.35
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+4% Synergy $0.32
Voltaic Servant Voltaic Servant
+4% Synergy $0.22
Darksteel Juggernaut Darksteel Juggernaut
+3% Synergy $1.46
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+1% Synergy $23.99
Sandstone Oracle Sandstone Oracle
+1% Synergy $0.29
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
+1% Synergy $0.34
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
0% Synergy $0.29
Cryptothrall Cryptothrall
-1% Synergy $33.02
Soul of New Phyrexia Soul of New Phyrexia
-1% Synergy $0.89
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
-1% Synergy $21.39
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
-1% Synergy $7.67
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
-2% Synergy $0.39
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
-2% Synergy $0.25
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
-4% Synergy $8.06
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
-4% Synergy $0.28
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
-4% Synergy $9.90
Cityscape Leveler Cityscape Leveler
-5% Synergy $13.93
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
-7% Synergy $0.34
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-19% Synergy $0.32
Ultima, Origin of Oblivion Ultima, Origin of Oblivion
-19% Synergy $1.10
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
-20% Synergy $0.29
Endbringer Endbringer
-21% Synergy $0.38
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
-24% Synergy $36.17
Skittering Cicada Skittering Cicada
-25% Synergy $13.13
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
-26% Synergy $1.13
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
-27% Synergy $45.84
Kozilek, the Great Distortion Kozilek, the Great Distortion
-30% Synergy $5.54
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
-31% Synergy $23.63
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
-34% Synergy $1.48

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Karn, Silver Golem's Artifacts deck ahead.

Scour from Existence Scour from Existence
-2% Synergy $0.30
Zuko's Exile Zuko's Exile
-3% Synergy $0.24
Spatial Contortion Spatial Contortion
-5% Synergy $0.35
Warping Wail Warping Wail
-16% Synergy $1.24
Eldrazi Confluence Eldrazi Confluence
-18% Synergy $11.94
Null Elemental Blast Null Elemental Blast
-20% Synergy $0.39
Kozilek's Command Kozilek's Command
-22% Synergy $8.81
Desecrate Reality Desecrate Reality
-28% Synergy $4.18
Eldritch Immunity Eldritch Immunity
-31% Synergy $7.71
Titan's Presence Titan's Presence
-35% Synergy $0.41
Not of This World Not of This World
-38% Synergy $5.84

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Artifacts game plan forward for Karn, Silver Golem.

Introduction to Annihilation Introduction to Annihilation
-1% Synergy $0.27
Introduction to Prophecy Introduction to Prophecy
-7% Synergy $0.13
Gruesome Slaughter Gruesome Slaughter
-7% Synergy $0.32
Selective Obliteration Selective Obliteration
-19% Synergy $1.73
Rise of the Eldrazi Rise of the Eldrazi
-32% Synergy $27.61

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Karn, Silver Golem Artifacts decks.

Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+31% Synergy $6.37
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+31% Synergy $1.38
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+31% Synergy $1.32
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+30% Synergy $7.19
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+30% Synergy $2.79
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+27% Synergy $17.28
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+25% Synergy $0.89
Trading Post Trading Post
+23% Synergy $0.26
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+21% Synergy $42.88
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+20% Synergy $1.47
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+18% Synergy $2.68
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+18% Synergy $5.42
Memory Jar Memory Jar
+18% Synergy $36.97
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+16% Synergy $0.63
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+13% Synergy $18.38
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+13% Synergy $6.85
Planar Portal Planar Portal
+13% Synergy $1.70
Lux Cannon Lux Cannon
+12% Synergy $0.34
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+12% Synergy $1.98
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+11% Synergy $4.82
Nexus of Becoming Nexus of Becoming
+11% Synergy $1.64
Ring of Three Wishes Ring of Three Wishes
+11% Synergy $7.95
Heartstone Heartstone
+11% Synergy $3.17
Prototype Portal Prototype Portal
+11% Synergy $0.76
Ward of Bones Ward of Bones
+11% Synergy $28.71
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+10% Synergy $0.95
Oblivion Stone Oblivion Stone
+10% Synergy $0.35
Thran Temporal Gateway Thran Temporal Gateway
+10% Synergy $0.52
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+10% Synergy $18.21
Karn's Sylex Karn's Sylex
+8% Synergy $0.84
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+8% Synergy $1.93
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+8% Synergy $3.72
Horizon Stone Horizon Stone
+7% Synergy $1.24
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+7% Synergy $15.57
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+7% Synergy $0.35
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+6% Synergy $13.83
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+6% Synergy $19.99
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+6% Synergy $30.69
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+4% Synergy $34.54
The Endstone The Endstone
+4% Synergy $2.99
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+4% Synergy $7.08
Extinguisher Battleship Extinguisher Battleship
+2% Synergy $0.76
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+1% Synergy $0.32
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+1% Synergy $49.14
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
-1% Synergy $10.17
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
-2% Synergy $18.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $2.28
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-18% Synergy $45.71
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-21% Synergy $4.52
Darksteel Monolith Darksteel Monolith
-25% Synergy $27.03

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Artifacts strategy in Karn, Silver Golem decks.

Echoes of Eternity Echoes of Eternity
-40% Synergy $2.58

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Karn, Silver Golem's Artifacts game plan.

Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
+22% Synergy $3.82
Karn Liberated Karn Liberated
+21% Synergy $3.41
Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
+18% Synergy $1.33
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+6% Synergy $11.86
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+2% Synergy $21.09
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
-20% Synergy $39.37

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Karn, Silver Golem Artifacts decks.

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+31% Synergy $0.43
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+28% Synergy $17.64
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+28% Synergy $8.78
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+24% Synergy $3.60
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+24% Synergy $19.36
Wasteland Wasteland
+20% Synergy $27.52
Scorched Ruins Scorched Ruins
+20% Synergy $66.47
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+19% Synergy $0.80
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+19% Synergy $0.23
Blasted Landscape Blasted Landscape
+19% Synergy $1.44
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+19% Synergy $0.37
Mystifying Maze Mystifying Maze
+18% Synergy $0.59
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+17% Synergy $0.48
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+16% Synergy $0.96
Sea Gate Wreckage Sea Gate Wreckage
+15% Synergy $0.55
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+13% Synergy $38.89
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+12% Synergy $12.84
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+12% Synergy $3.23
Labyrinth of Skophos Labyrinth of Skophos
+12% Synergy $0.39
High Market High Market
+11% Synergy $0.45
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+10% Synergy $6.85
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+9% Synergy $2.05
Cryptic Caves Cryptic Caves
+9% Synergy $0.25
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+9% Synergy $9.65
Urza's Factory Urza's Factory
+8% Synergy $0.30
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+8% Synergy $2.57
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+8% Synergy $18.85
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+6% Synergy $0.38
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+6% Synergy $2.26
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+5% Synergy $0.33
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+4% Synergy $1.27
Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
+3% Synergy $0.83
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+2% Synergy $1.07
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+2% Synergy $1.46
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+2% Synergy $1.97
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.30
Vesuva Vesuva
-2% Synergy $3.64
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
-3% Synergy $19.09
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $5.79
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
-5% Synergy $3.38
Sanctum of Ugin Sanctum of Ugin
-6% Synergy $2.26
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
-6% Synergy $0.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $3.52
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
-11% Synergy $1.80
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
-15% Synergy $0.35
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
-15% Synergy $0.40
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
-16% Synergy $3.12
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-17% Synergy $0.36
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-18% Synergy $0.71
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-19% Synergy $0.26

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Karn, Silver Golem's Artifacts strategy.

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+28% Synergy $3.95
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+28% Synergy $1.79
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+26% Synergy $4.46
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+22% Synergy $0.57
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+15% Synergy $0.43
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+14% Synergy $4.96
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+12% Synergy $238.58
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+10% Synergy $4.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+9% Synergy $0.31
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+9% Synergy $0.36
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $0.89
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+7% Synergy $0.28
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+7% Synergy $41.63
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+6% Synergy $0.28
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+6% Synergy $0.32
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+6% Synergy $5.67
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+5% Synergy $38.19
Thran Turbine Thran Turbine
+5% Synergy $2.72
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+4% Synergy $0.32
Ur-Golem's Eye Ur-Golem's Eye
+4% Synergy $2.23
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+4% Synergy $1.51
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+4% Synergy $0.33
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+3% Synergy $34.91
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.30
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+2% Synergy $3.06
All-Fates Scroll All-Fates Scroll
+2% Synergy $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.55
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+1% Synergy $0.34
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
+1% Synergy $0.30
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+1% Synergy $0.41
Fractured Powerstone Fractured Powerstone
+1% Synergy $0.30
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
-2% Synergy $1.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.89
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
-4% Synergy $0.37
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
-7% Synergy $0.15
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
-10% Synergy $2.91
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-20% Synergy $2.59

Lands

The mana base behind Karn, Silver Golem's Artifacts decks.

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+13% Synergy $0.34
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
+6% Synergy $0.36
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+4% Synergy $57.96
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+3% Synergy $0.45
Planar Nexus Planar Nexus
+2% Synergy $9.55
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
-1% Synergy $39.06
Snow-Covered Wastes Snow-Covered Wastes
-2% Synergy $0.57
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
-2% Synergy $0.36
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
-2% Synergy $2.75
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
-3% Synergy $0.31
Mirrex Mirrex
-3% Synergy $0.87
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
-3% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.37
Demolition Field Demolition Field
-5% Synergy $0.24
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
-5% Synergy $0.21
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
-7% Synergy $1.75
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
-7% Synergy $0.30
Wastes Wastes
-8% Synergy $1.40
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-8% Synergy $51.14

Similar Commanders

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

Graaz, Unstoppable Juggernaut Graaz, Unstoppable Juggernaut
ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
Karn, Legacy Reforged Karn, Legacy Reforged
The Capitoline Triad The Capitoline Triad
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient
Weatherlight Weatherlight
Muzzio, Visionary Architect Muzzio, Visionary Architect
Tetzin, Gnome Champion Tetzin, Gnome Champion
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Radiant, Serra Archangel Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Sarevok, Deathbringer Clan Crafter Sarevok, Deathbringer // Clan Crafter
Alibou, Ancient Witness Alibou, Ancient Witness
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
The Fourth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fourth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
Slobad, Iron Goblin Slobad, Iron Goblin
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
Urza, Powerstone Prodigy Urza, Powerstone Prodigy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
Akiri, Line-Slinger Dargo, the Shipwrecker Akiri, Line-Slinger // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Akiri, Line-Slinger Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Akiri, Line-Slinger // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Akiri, Line-Slinger Halana, Kessig Ranger Akiri, Line-Slinger // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
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 Tormod, the Desecrator Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tormod, the Desecrator
Akiri, Line-Slinger Vial Smasher the Fierce Akiri, Line-Slinger // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
Akiri, Line-Slinger Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Akiri, Line-Slinger // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Clan Crafter Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Faceless One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Clan Crafter Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Clan Crafter
Akiri, Line-Slinger Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Akiri, Line-Slinger // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken