Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget Artifacts

Cas Hinds
Apr 13, 2026
Am I Lying in a Game of Commander, or Am I Playing to My Outs?
At what point does withholding details become lying? In a game of Commander, is it okay to deceive? Or even lie? Let's discuss.
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Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
87%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
86%synergy
Colossus Hammer
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
85%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
83%synergy
Champion's Helm
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
83%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
83%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
82%synergy
Hero's Blade
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
82%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
80%synergy
Sword of the Animist
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
80%synergy
Top Cards
Rampant Growth
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
49%synergy
Cultivate
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Dispatch
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
79%synergy
Lightning Greaves
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
60%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
76%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
78%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
77%synergy
Darksteel Plate
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
76%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
73%synergy
Austere Command
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
65%synergy
Creatures
Barret, Avalanche Leader
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
73%synergy
Bastion Protector
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
73%synergy
Professor Hojo
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
67%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
68%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
64%synergy
Zack Fair
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
65%synergy
Helitrooper
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
64%synergy
Bronze Guardian
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
64%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
55%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
57%synergy
Armory Automaton
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
48%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Barret Wallace
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Summon: Kujata
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Weapons Vendor
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Freya Crescent
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Delivery Moogle
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Item Shopkeep
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Sazh Katzroy
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Serah Farron
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Ultimate Magic: Holy
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
72%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
67%synergy
Clever Concealment
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
62%synergy
Chaos Warp
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
49%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
58%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
-30%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-38%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Protection Magic
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Boros Charm
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Slash of Light
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Unfinished Business
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
76%synergy
Vandalblast
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
66%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
68%synergy
Nature's Lore
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Harmonize
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Decimate
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Farseek
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-33%synergy
Open the Armory
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-19%synergy
Reach the Horizon
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conformer Shuriken
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
71%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
66%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
66%synergy
Mask of Memory
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
64%synergy
Explorer's Scope
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
52%synergy
Skullclamp
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Ultima Weapon
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Genji Glove
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Samurai's Katana
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
The Fire Crystal
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Goldvein Pick
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Bard's Bow
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
The Seriema
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Nettlecyst
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Plate Armor
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Thran Power Suit
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Leyline Axe
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Hookblade
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Fireshrieker
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Key to the City
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
White Mage's Staff
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Meteor Sword
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Warrior's Sword
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Paladin's Arms
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Buster Sword
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Coral Sword
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
The Masamune
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Web-Shooters
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
48%synergy
Furious Rise
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Forge Anew
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Annie Joins Up
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
65%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
59%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
62%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Summoning Materia
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
68%synergy
Blitzball
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Rootbound Crag
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Cinder Glade
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Exotic Orchard
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Jungle Shrine
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
72%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
80%synergy
Fortified Village
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
62%synergy
Rugged Prairie
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
73%synergy
Path of Ancestry
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
49%synergy
Canopy Vista
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Game Trail
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
61%synergy
Brushland
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
60%synergy
Battlefield Forge
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
58%synergy
Spire of Industry
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
74%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
61%synergy
Mossfire Valley
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
63%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
68%synergy
Evolving Wilds
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Radiant Grove
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
61%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
59%synergy
Sacred Peaks
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
59%synergy
Ash Barrens
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
52%synergy
Stomping Ground
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-33%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Plenty
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Blossoming Sands
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Capital City
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy