Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Expensive 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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Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
90%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
88%synergy
Buster Sword
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
87%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
87%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
87%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
79%synergy
Shadowspear
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
78%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
78%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
77%synergy
Colossus Hammer
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Forge Anew
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
74%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
63%synergy
Heroic Intervention
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
63%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
63%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
61%synergy
Esper Sentinel
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
50%synergy
Teferi's Protection
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Ancient Tomb
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Worldly Tutor
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Jeska's Will
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Codsworth, Handy Helper
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
56%synergy
Birds of Paradise
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
54%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Delighted Halfling
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Professor Hojo
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Lion Sash
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Grand Abolisher
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Zack Fair
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Bloom Tender
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Leonin Shikari
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Amy Rose
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Barret Wallace
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Fervent Champion
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Clever Concealment
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Inventory Management
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Boros Charm
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Dispatch
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Eladamri's Call
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-22%synergy
Generous Gift
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-18%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Get Lost
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Force of Vigor
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Final Showdown
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Open the Armory
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Farseek
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Three Visits
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Unfinished Business
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Cultivate
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-35%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-15%synergy
Full Throttle
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Decimate
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Stump Stomp
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
53%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
49%synergy
Mithril Coat
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Nettlecyst
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Helm of the Host
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Commander's Plate
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Sword of the Animist
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Genji Glove
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Embercleave
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Sunforger
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Champion's Helm
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Basilisk Collar
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Power Fist
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Celestial Armor
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Ultima Weapon
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Robe of Stars
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Blade
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Samurai's Katana
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Fighter Class
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Annie Joins Up
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-17%synergy
Windcrag Siege
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Super State
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Buried Ruin
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Inventors' Fair
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Axgard Armory
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
36%synergy
The Aetherspark
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Unity
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Summoning Materia
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Taiga
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
83%synergy
Savannah
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
83%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Plateau
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
83%synergy
Sacred Foundry
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
52%synergy
Stomping Ground
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Windswept Heath
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
58%synergy
Wooded Foothills
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
60%synergy
Arid Mesa
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
62%synergy
Temple Garden
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Spectator Seating
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Spire Garden
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Rootbound Crag
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Misty Rainforest
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Spire of Industry
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
28%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Brushland
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Hushwood Verge
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Lush Portico
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Thornspire Verge
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Elegant Parlor
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Commercial District
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Canopy Vista
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-31%synergy
Cinder Glade
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-30%synergy
Starting Town
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Fortified Village
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Karplusan Forest
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Sundown Pass
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-11%synergy