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Karn, Silver Golem: Artifacts
Price tag $17.08

Legendary Artifact Creature — Golem

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Playstyle & Strategy

Artifacts 61% Combo 11% Stax 4% 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.

Together as One Together as One
+1% Synergy $0.26
Petrified Hamlet Petrified Hamlet
-4% Synergy $0.53

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 $2.31
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+52% Synergy $0.30
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+49% Synergy $4.50
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+48% Synergy $41.56
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+46% Synergy $37.36
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+44% Synergy $11.94
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+43% Synergy $5.91
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+40% Synergy $2.66
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+40% Synergy $9.40
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+38% Synergy $20.05

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 $4.44
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+34% Synergy $2.82
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+27% Synergy $1.65
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+27% Synergy $1.37
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+27% Synergy $5.16
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+24% Synergy $0.33
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+6% Synergy $2.68
All Is Dust All Is Dust
-7% Synergy $4.05
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
-11% Synergy $5.25
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
-12% Synergy $1.51

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+20% Synergy $105.77
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+18% Synergy $459.66
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+12% Synergy $125.34
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
+10% Synergy $3000.48
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+5% Synergy $1076.87
The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $101.75
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
0% Synergy $33.49

Creatures

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

Metalworker Metalworker
+34% Synergy $182.13
Karn, Legacy Reforged Karn, Legacy Reforged
+32% Synergy $14.22
Lodestone Golem Lodestone Golem
+30% Synergy $0.34
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+28% Synergy $2.67
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+28% Synergy $0.28
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+26% Synergy $10.03
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+21% Synergy $0.36
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+15% Synergy $10.19
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+14% Synergy $0.30
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+13% Synergy $2.13
Duplicant Duplicant
+13% Synergy $0.32
Platinum Emperion Platinum Emperion
+12% Synergy $18.89
Mycosynth Golem Mycosynth Golem
+11% Synergy $38.23
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+10% Synergy $8.26
Scrapyard Recombiner Scrapyard Recombiner
+9% Synergy $0.76
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+7% Synergy $3.45
Myr Welder Myr Welder
+7% Synergy $2.23
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+6% Synergy $35.29
Scarecrone Scarecrone
+6% Synergy $4.36
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+5% Synergy $0.29
Darksteel Colossus Darksteel Colossus
+5% Synergy $0.68
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+5% Synergy $0.33
Voltaic Servant Voltaic Servant
+4% Synergy $0.20
Darksteel Juggernaut Darksteel Juggernaut
+3% Synergy $1.37
Arcbound Reclaimer Arcbound Reclaimer
+3% Synergy $6.99
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+1% Synergy $3.06
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
+1% Synergy $0.35
Sandstone Oracle Sandstone Oracle
+1% Synergy $0.24
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
0% Synergy $12.41
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
-1% Synergy $0.44
Cryptothrall Cryptothrall
-1% Synergy $19.71
Soul of New Phyrexia Soul of New Phyrexia
-1% Synergy $0.94
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
-2% Synergy $0.21
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
-4% Synergy $0.25
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
-5% Synergy $6.01
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
-5% Synergy $11.16
Cityscape Leveler Cityscape Leveler
-5% Synergy $13.21
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
-7% Synergy $0.29
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
-9% Synergy $0.51
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-19% Synergy $0.26
Ultima, Origin of Oblivion Ultima, Origin of Oblivion
-19% Synergy $0.71
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
-20% Synergy $0.32
Endbringer Endbringer
-21% Synergy $0.35
Skittering Cicada Skittering Cicada
-25% Synergy $11.80
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
-25% Synergy $36.88
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
-26% Synergy $1.17
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
-28% Synergy $43.15
Kozilek, the Great Distortion Kozilek, the Great Distortion
-30% Synergy $5.22
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
-31% Synergy $21.49
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
-35% Synergy $0.58

Instants

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

Scour from Existence Scour from Existence
-2% Synergy $0.26
Spatial Contortion Spatial Contortion
-5% Synergy $0.39
Zuko's Exile Zuko's Exile
-5% Synergy $0.19
Warping Wail Warping Wail
-16% Synergy $0.40
Eldrazi Confluence Eldrazi Confluence
-18% Synergy $9.56
Null Elemental Blast Null Elemental Blast
-20% Synergy $0.37
Kozilek's Command Kozilek's Command
-23% Synergy $4.99
Desecrate Reality Desecrate Reality
-28% Synergy $4.74
Eldritch Immunity Eldritch Immunity
-31% Synergy $6.28
Titan's Presence Titan's Presence
-35% Synergy $0.48
Not of This World Not of This World
-39% Synergy $5.43

Sorceries

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

Introduction to Annihilation Introduction to Annihilation
-1% Synergy $0.29
Introduction to Prophecy Introduction to Prophecy
-7% Synergy $0.13
Gruesome Slaughter Gruesome Slaughter
-7% Synergy $0.37
Selective Obliteration Selective Obliteration
-19% Synergy $0.82
Rise of the Eldrazi Rise of the Eldrazi
-33% Synergy $19.59

Utility Artifacts

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

Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+31% Synergy $7.53
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+31% Synergy $1.56
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+31% Synergy $1.49
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+30% Synergy $6.09
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+30% Synergy $2.66
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+28% Synergy $19.70
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+25% Synergy $0.75
Trading Post Trading Post
+23% Synergy $0.35
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+20% Synergy $47.01
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+20% Synergy $1.37
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+18% Synergy $2.22
Memory Jar Memory Jar
+18% Synergy $33.83
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+17% Synergy $0.92
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+17% Synergy $5.40
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+13% Synergy $18.68
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+13% Synergy $6.83
Planar Portal Planar Portal
+13% Synergy $1.56
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+13% Synergy $2.12
Lux Cannon Lux Cannon
+12% Synergy $0.30
Nexus of Becoming Nexus of Becoming
+11% Synergy $1.25
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+11% Synergy $6.28
Thran Temporal Gateway Thran Temporal Gateway
+11% Synergy $0.44
Ring of Three Wishes Ring of Three Wishes
+11% Synergy $6.48
Heartstone Heartstone
+11% Synergy $3.00
Prototype Portal Prototype Portal
+11% Synergy $0.74
Ward of Bones Ward of Bones
+11% Synergy $24.98
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+10% Synergy $0.74
Oblivion Stone Oblivion Stone
+10% Synergy $0.36
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+10% Synergy $16.01
Skyship Weatherlight Skyship Weatherlight
+9% Synergy $1.85
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+8% Synergy $0.38
Karn's Sylex Karn's Sylex
+8% Synergy $0.96
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+8% Synergy $2.84
Horizon Stone Horizon Stone
+7% Synergy $1.44
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+7% Synergy $15.31
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+7% Synergy $1.80
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+6% Synergy $12.18
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+6% Synergy $23.88
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+5% Synergy $33.67
The Endstone The Endstone
+5% Synergy $1.97
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+4% Synergy $7.51
Extinguisher Battleship Extinguisher Battleship
+3% Synergy $0.46
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+2% Synergy $0.61
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+1% Synergy $30.98
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
-1% Synergy $5.68
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
-1% Synergy $11.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $2.99
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-18% Synergy $46.52
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-21% Synergy $3.93
Darksteel Monolith Darksteel Monolith
-25% Synergy $21.92

Enchantments

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

Echoes of Eternity Echoes of Eternity
-40% Synergy $0.70

Planeswalkers

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

Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
+22% Synergy $4.82
Karn Liberated Karn Liberated
+21% Synergy $3.24
Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
+18% Synergy $1.30
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+5% Synergy $10.61
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
-1% Synergy $19.12
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
-22% Synergy $39.84

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+32% Synergy $0.37
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+28% Synergy $13.08
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+27% Synergy $7.92
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+24% Synergy $4.06
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+23% Synergy $20.51
Scorched Ruins Scorched Ruins
+20% Synergy $60.84
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+20% Synergy $0.18
Blasted Landscape Blasted Landscape
+20% Synergy $1.43
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+19% Synergy $0.44
Wasteland Wasteland
+19% Synergy $27.58
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+19% Synergy $0.31
Mystifying Maze Mystifying Maze
+19% Synergy $0.64
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+17% Synergy $0.59
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+16% Synergy $0.94
Sea Gate Wreckage Sea Gate Wreckage
+15% Synergy $0.36
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+13% Synergy $39.67
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+13% Synergy $4.34
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+12% Synergy $10.10
Labyrinth of Skophos Labyrinth of Skophos
+12% Synergy $0.30
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+10% Synergy $5.35
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+10% Synergy $2.17
High Market High Market
+10% Synergy $0.48
Sequestered Stash Sequestered Stash
+10% Synergy $0.18
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+9% Synergy $2.16
Cryptic Caves Cryptic Caves
+9% Synergy $0.33
Urza's Factory Urza's Factory
+8% Synergy $0.29
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+8% Synergy $16.09
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+6% Synergy $0.33
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+6% Synergy $0.21
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+6% Synergy $1.53
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+4% Synergy $0.38
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+3% Synergy $0.83
Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
+3% Synergy $1.21
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+2% Synergy $1.89
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+1% Synergy $2.04
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.35
Vesuva Vesuva
-2% Synergy $3.47
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
-3% Synergy $18.21
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
-4% Synergy $1.71
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $1.99
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
-5% Synergy $0.39
Sanctum of Ugin Sanctum of Ugin
-6% Synergy $1.88
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.76
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
-11% Synergy $1.41
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
-14% Synergy $0.37
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
-15% Synergy $0.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-16% Synergy $0.36
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
-16% Synergy $4.02
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-18% Synergy $0.32
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-18% Synergy $0.95

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+30% Synergy $3.11
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+28% Synergy $0.91
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+26% Synergy $3.94
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+22% Synergy $0.54
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+15% Synergy $0.39
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+14% Synergy $3.89
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+11% Synergy $229.90
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+10% Synergy $4.03
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.34
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+8% Synergy $0.38
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $0.60
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+8% Synergy $43.64
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+7% Synergy $0.34
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+7% Synergy $0.36
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+6% Synergy $0.16
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+6% Synergy $8.49
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+4% Synergy $0.36
Ur-Golem's Eye Ur-Golem's Eye
+4% Synergy $2.18
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+4% Synergy $38.08
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+4% Synergy $1.44
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+4% Synergy $0.34
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+3% Synergy $36.46
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.36
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+2% Synergy $0.42
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+2% Synergy $3.28
All-Fates Scroll All-Fates Scroll
+2% Synergy $0.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.40
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+1% Synergy $0.36
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
+1% Synergy $0.23
Fractured Powerstone Fractured Powerstone
+1% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.46
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
-3% Synergy $0.36
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
-3% Synergy $0.98
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
-7% Synergy $0.18
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
-11% Synergy $2.05
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-20% Synergy $2.60

Lands

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

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+12% Synergy $0.40
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
+5% Synergy $0.39
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+4% Synergy $48.66
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+2% Synergy $0.42
Planar Nexus Planar Nexus
+1% Synergy $10.48
Snow-Covered Wastes Snow-Covered Wastes
-2% Synergy $0.40
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
-2% Synergy $0.34
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
-2% Synergy $34.38
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
-2% Synergy $2.05
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
-2% Synergy $0.25
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
-3% Synergy $0.25
Mirrex Mirrex
-3% Synergy $0.72
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.24
Demolition Field Demolition Field
-5% Synergy $0.52
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
-5% Synergy $0.18
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
-6% Synergy $0.36
Wastes Wastes
-8% Synergy $0.75
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
-8% Synergy $0.93
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-8% Synergy $49.78

Similar Commanders

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

ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot
Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
Graaz, Unstoppable Juggernaut Graaz, Unstoppable Juggernaut
Karn, Legacy Reforged Karn, Legacy Reforged
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
Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient
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
The Fourth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fourth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
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
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
Akiri, Line-Slinger Dargo, the Shipwrecker Akiri, Line-Slinger // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Clan Crafter Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Faceless One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One
Alibou, Ancient Witness Alibou, Ancient Witness
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
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
The Fifteenth Doctor Dan Lewis The Fifteenth Doctor // Dan Lewis