Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Core

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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Improvised Arsenal
1.7%inclusion12 decks707 decks
1%synergy
Erode
1.3%inclusion3 decks230 decks
0%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
1.3%inclusion7 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
1.3%inclusion9 decks707 decks
1%synergy
Novel Nunchaku
0.9%inclusion5 decks532 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
97%inclusion1.73K decks1.78K decks
88%synergy
Colossus Hammer
92%inclusion1.64K decks1.78K decks
85%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
91%inclusion1.60K decks1.76K decks
81%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
86%inclusion1.54K decks1.78K decks
80%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
86%inclusion1.52K decks1.76K decks
78%synergy
Sword of the Animist
86%inclusion1.53K decks1.78K decks
78%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
87%inclusion1.53K decks1.76K decks
77%synergy
Champion's Helm
80%inclusion1.43K decks1.78K decks
73%synergy
Professor Hojo
80%inclusion1.41K decks1.76K decks
72%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
79%inclusion1.39K decks1.76K decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
80%inclusion1.41K decks1.76K decks
71%synergy
Clever Concealment
77%inclusion1.38K decks1.78K decks
69%synergy
Cultivate
77%inclusion1.38K decks1.78K decks
28%synergy
Nature's Lore
77%inclusion1.38K decks1.78K decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
74%inclusion1.32K decks1.78K decks
48%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
73%inclusion1.28K decks1.76K decks
66%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
70%inclusion1.25K decks1.78K decks
64%synergy
Dispatch
70%inclusion1.25K decks1.78K decks
64%synergy
Rampant Growth
70%inclusion1.25K decks1.78K decks
32%synergy
Darksteel Plate
68%inclusion1.22K decks1.78K decks
63%synergy
Creatures
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
68%inclusion1.20K decks1.76K decks
61%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
68%inclusion1.20K decks1.76K decks
62%synergy
Zack Fair
64%inclusion1.13K decks1.76K decks
58%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
63%inclusion1.11K decks1.76K decks
57%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
60%inclusion1.05K decks1.76K decks
53%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
60%inclusion1.05K decks1.76K decks
54%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
59%inclusion1.05K decks1.78K decks
51%synergy
Bastion Protector
57%inclusion1.02K decks1.78K decks
53%synergy
Helitrooper
54%inclusion958 decks1.76K decks
50%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
49%inclusion870 decks1.78K decks
41%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
46%inclusion811 decks1.76K decks
42%synergy
Bronze Guardian
41%inclusion739 decks1.78K decks
39%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
41%inclusion729 decks1.78K decks
36%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
40%inclusion721 decks1.78K decks
37%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
37%inclusion657 decks1.76K decks
34%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
37%inclusion650 decks1.76K decks
33%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
36%inclusion633 decks1.76K decks
33%synergy
Armory Automaton
36%inclusion636 decks1.78K decks
34%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
29%inclusion513 decks1.76K decks
24%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
28%inclusion495 decks1.76K decks
26%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
28%inclusion494 decks1.78K decks
25%synergy
Barret Wallace
25%inclusion432 decks1.76K decks
23%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
23%inclusion401 decks1.75K decks
21%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
21%inclusion380 decks1.78K decks
0%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
21%inclusion369 decks1.78K decks
18%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
20%inclusion365 decks1.78K decks
17%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
20%inclusion362 decks1.78K decks
16%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
19%inclusion347 decks1.78K decks
18%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
18%inclusion323 decks1.78K decks
15%synergy
Freya Crescent
18%inclusion316 decks1.76K decks
16%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
17%inclusion303 decks1.76K decks
16%synergy
Weapons Vendor
17%inclusion299 decks1.75K decks
16%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
17%inclusion293 decks1.76K decks
15%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion291 decks1.78K decks
14%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
15%inclusion271 decks1.76K decks
14%synergy
Birds of Paradise
15%inclusion260 decks1.78K decks
-9%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
14%inclusion248 decks1.78K decks
12%synergy
Summon: Kujata
13%inclusion221 decks1.76K decks
11%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
12%inclusion218 decks1.78K decks
9%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
11%inclusion201 decks1.78K decks
10%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion189 decks1.75K decks
10%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
11%inclusion189 decks1.78K decks
9%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
10%inclusion172 decks1.76K decks
8%synergy
Amy Rose
10%inclusion157 decks1.62K decks
9%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
9.1%inclusion162 decks1.78K decks
6%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
8.6%inclusion153 decks1.78K decks
7%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
8.5%inclusion152 decks1.78K decks
4%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
8.1%inclusion145 decks1.78K decks
7%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
7.9%inclusion139 decks1.76K decks
7%synergy
Esper Sentinel
7.4%inclusion132 decks1.78K decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Cloud's Limit Break
67%inclusion1.18K decks1.76K decks
61%synergy
Chaos Warp
60%inclusion1.07K decks1.78K decks
40%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
54%inclusion957 decks1.76K decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
39%inclusion695 decks1.78K decks
-18%synergy
Heroic Intervention
35%inclusion621 decks1.78K decks
-4%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion582 decks1.78K decks
-22%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion450 decks1.78K decks
16%synergy
Inventory Management
21%inclusion372 decks1.78K decks
17%synergy
Boros Charm
18%inclusion324 decks1.78K decks
-6%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
15%inclusion260 decks1.75K decks
13%synergy
Restoration Magic
12%inclusion212 decks1.75K decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
8.2%inclusion146 decks1.78K decks
-23%synergy
Generous Gift
7.9%inclusion141 decks1.78K decks
-18%synergy
Legion Leadership
7.5%inclusion133 decks1.78K decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.8%inclusion122 decks1.78K decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
68%inclusion1.21K decks1.78K decks
59%synergy
Austere Command
64%inclusion1.15K decks1.78K decks
50%synergy
Unfinished Business
60%inclusion1.08K decks1.78K decks
57%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
59%inclusion1.05K decks1.78K decks
54%synergy
Harmonize
39%inclusion700 decks1.78K decks
30%synergy
Decimate
34%inclusion614 decks1.78K decks
27%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
30%inclusion536 decks1.76K decks
28%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
29%inclusion514 decks1.78K decks
27%synergy
Farseek
25%inclusion449 decks1.78K decks
-22%synergy
Open the Armory
21%inclusion372 decks1.78K decks
16%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
21%inclusion372 decks1.78K decks
17%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
19%inclusion338 decks1.76K decks
17%synergy
Three Visits
12%inclusion208 decks1.78K decks
-15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion207 decks1.78K decks
-13%synergy
Reach the Horizon
7.6%inclusion133 decks1.75K decks
7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.8%inclusion103 decks1.78K decks
-22%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hero's Blade
67%inclusion1.19K decks1.78K decks
63%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
66%inclusion1.18K decks1.78K decks
61%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
65%inclusion1.14K decks1.76K decks
59%synergy
Buster Sword
62%inclusion1.09K decks1.76K decks
54%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
52%inclusion934 decks1.78K decks
50%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
42%inclusion754 decks1.78K decks
38%synergy
Genji Glove
42%inclusion732 decks1.75K decks
37%synergy
Mask of Memory
41%inclusion738 decks1.78K decks
39%synergy
Ultima Weapon
34%inclusion605 decks1.76K decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion565 decks1.78K decks
5%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
28%inclusion507 decks1.78K decks
24%synergy
Skullclamp
27%inclusion488 decks1.78K decks
12%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
26%inclusion461 decks1.78K decks
21%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
25%inclusion435 decks1.75K decks
22%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
24%inclusion424 decks1.78K decks
20%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
23%inclusion416 decks1.78K decks
19%synergy
Explorer's Scope
23%inclusion407 decks1.78K decks
21%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
21%inclusion382 decks1.78K decks
20%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
19%inclusion345 decks1.78K decks
16%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
17%inclusion300 decks1.76K decks
16%synergy
Shadowspear
17%inclusion301 decks1.78K decks
13%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
16%inclusion292 decks1.78K decks
15%synergy
Nettlecyst
16%inclusion290 decks1.78K decks
14%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
16%inclusion277 decks1.78K decks
13%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
14%inclusion250 decks1.78K decks
12%synergy
Samurai's Katana
14%inclusion240 decks1.76K decks
12%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
13%inclusion232 decks1.76K decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion233 decks1.77K decks
11%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
13%inclusion231 decks1.78K decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion228 decks1.78K decks
8%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion227 decks1.78K decks
10%synergy
Basilisk Collar
13%inclusion223 decks1.78K decks
7%synergy
Embercleave
12%inclusion217 decks1.78K decks
10%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
12%inclusion205 decks1.78K decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
11%inclusion190 decks1.78K decks
8%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
11%inclusion190 decks1.78K decks
9%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
11%inclusion188 decks1.78K decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.9%inclusion159 decks1.78K decks
7%synergy
Sunforger
8.4%inclusion149 decks1.78K decks
7%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
8.3%inclusion146 decks1.76K decks
8%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
7.7%inclusion138 decks1.78K decks
7%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
7.6%inclusion135 decks1.78K decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.4%inclusion132 decks1.78K decks
4%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
7.4%inclusion131 decks1.78K decks
5%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.1%inclusion127 decks1.78K decks
6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
6.8%inclusion121 decks1.78K decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.7%inclusion120 decks1.78K decks
5%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
6.6%inclusion118 decks1.78K decks
6%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
6.6%inclusion117 decks1.78K decks
4%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
6.4%inclusion114 decks1.78K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
47%inclusion830 decks1.78K decks
42%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
32%inclusion565 decks1.78K decks
27%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
29%inclusion504 decks1.76K decks
26%synergy
Furious Rise
15%inclusion259 decks1.78K decks
14%synergy
Fighter Class
14%inclusion246 decks1.78K decks
12%synergy
Annie Joins Up
8.8%inclusion156 decks1.78K decks
-11%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
7.4%inclusion131 decks1.78K decks
3%synergy
Strong Back
5.1%inclusion90 decks1.78K decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
70%inclusion1.25K decks1.78K decks
65%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
60%inclusion1.07K decks1.78K decks
55%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
56%inclusion999 decks1.78K decks
46%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion523 decks1.78K decks
3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion294 decks1.76K decks
14%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
7.1%inclusion126 decks1.78K decks
-9%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
6.3%inclusion113 decks1.78K decks
-10%synergy
Command Beacon
5.3%inclusion95 decks1.78K decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.3%inclusion94 decks1.78K decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion1.70K decks1.78K decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion1.67K decks1.78K decks
19%synergy
Summoning Materia
60%inclusion1.05K decks1.76K decks
55%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
7.5%inclusion134 decks1.78K decks
-1%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.2%inclusion111 decks1.78K decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion1.77K decks1.78K decks
3%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion1.77K decks1.78K decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
99%inclusion1.76K decks1.78K decks
8%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion1.76K decks1.78K decks
2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
88%inclusion1.57K decks1.78K decks
46%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
86%inclusion1.53K decks1.78K decks
47%synergy
Exotic Orchard
85%inclusion1.52K decks1.78K decks
32%synergy
Rootbound Crag
85%inclusion1.51K decks1.78K decks
47%synergy
Canopy Vista
82%inclusion1.47K decks1.78K decks
33%synergy
Battlefield Forge
81%inclusion1.45K decks1.78K decks
58%synergy
Jungle Shrine
81%inclusion1.44K decks1.78K decks
26%synergy
Cinder Glade
80%inclusion1.43K decks1.78K decks
31%synergy
Brushland
79%inclusion1.40K decks1.78K decks
57%synergy
Rugged Prairie
78%inclusion1.39K decks1.78K decks
67%synergy
Spire of Industry
78%inclusion1.39K decks1.78K decks
73%synergy
Path of Ancestry
76%inclusion1.35K decks1.78K decks
41%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
75%inclusion1.34K decks1.78K decks
67%synergy
Fortified Village
69%inclusion1.24K decks1.78K decks
48%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
69%inclusion1.23K decks1.78K decks
53%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
67%inclusion1.19K decks1.78K decks
51%synergy
Game Trail
67%inclusion1.19K decks1.78K decks
46%synergy
Mossfire Valley
64%inclusion1.14K decks1.78K decks
50%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
63%inclusion1.13K decks1.78K decks
55%synergy
Evolving Wilds
51%inclusion900 decks1.78K decks
20%synergy
Radiant Grove
50%inclusion886 decks1.78K decks
44%synergy
Sacred Peaks
49%inclusion867 decks1.78K decks
43%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
48%inclusion852 decks1.78K decks
43%synergy
Ash Barrens
39%inclusion699 decks1.78K decks
33%synergy
Sacred Foundry
27%inclusion488 decks1.78K decks
-13%synergy
Stomping Ground
27%inclusion479 decks1.78K decks
-17%synergy
Temple Garden
25%inclusion452 decks1.78K decks
-17%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
20%inclusion350 decks1.78K decks
-21%synergy
Spectator Seating
15%inclusion268 decks1.78K decks
-10%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion267 decks1.78K decks
-16%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
15%inclusion260 decks1.78K decks
-14%synergy
Spire Garden
15%inclusion260 decks1.78K decks
-12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion255 decks1.78K decks
-16%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion232 decks1.78K decks
-14%synergy
Rockfall Vale
11%inclusion194 decks1.78K decks
-13%synergy
Starting Town
10%inclusion171 decks1.76K decks
7%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
9.5%inclusion166 decks1.75K decks
8%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
9.4%inclusion167 decks1.78K decks
-12%synergy
Karplusan Forest
9.2%inclusion164 decks1.78K decks
-8%synergy
Sundown Pass
8.8%inclusion156 decks1.78K decks
-5%synergy
Hushwood Verge
8.1%inclusion145 decks1.78K decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
7.5%inclusion133 decks1.78K decks
3%synergy
Thornspire Verge
7.4%inclusion131 decks1.78K decks
-2%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
7.1%inclusion126 decks1.78K decks
1%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
5.4%inclusion97 decks1.78K decks
-8%synergy