Golbez, Crystal Collector: Command Artifacts with Precision
Golbez, Crystal Collector stands as a formidable addition to any artifact-centered deck within the Universes Beyond: FINAL FANTASY set. As a Legendary Creature and Human Wizard, Golbez introduces a strategic layer by surveilling each time an artifact enters the battlefield under your control, enabling you to manipulate your draws and refine your hand with precision. His presence naturally encourages a deck built around artifact synergy, optimizing both card advantage and board control.
Golbez’s end step ability unlocks powerful recursion and direct impact on the game state. When you control at least four artifacts, you can retrieve a creature card from your graveyard, reinforcing your board presence. At eight or more artifacts, Golbez effectively punishes opponents by draining life equal to the power of the returned creature. This dual-purpose mechanic rewards patient resource management and strategic timing, making Golbez an excellent centerpiece for artifact-heavy builds that want both resilience and a lethal edge.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {U}{B}
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Card Type: Legendary Creature
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Subtypes: Human Wizard
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Card Text: Whenever an artifact you control enters, surveil 1.
At the beginning of your end step, if you control four or more artifacts, return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand. Then if you control eight or more artifacts, each opponent loses life equal to that card’s power.
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Power / Toughness: 1/4
