Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget 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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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Improvised Arsenal
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Fields of Strife
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
1.7%inclusion1 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Raphael, Tag Team Tough
1.0%inclusion1 decks105 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion167 decks178 decks
87%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion169 decks178 decks
86%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
95%inclusion169 decks178 decks
85%synergy
Hero's Blade
89%inclusion158 decks178 decks
85%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
90%inclusion160 decks178 decks
84%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
92%inclusion163 decks178 decks
83%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
89%inclusion159 decks178 decks
83%synergy
Champion's Helm
89%inclusion159 decks178 decks
83%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
88%inclusion157 decks178 decks
82%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
89%inclusion158 decks178 decks
81%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
89%inclusion158 decks178 decks
79%synergy
Cultivate
88%inclusion157 decks178 decks
39%synergy
Dispatch
88%inclusion156 decks178 decks
81%synergy
Professor Hojo
88%inclusion156 decks178 decks
80%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
87%inclusion155 decks178 decks
80%synergy
Unfinished Business
85%inclusion151 decks178 decks
81%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
85%inclusion151 decks178 decks
76%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
84%inclusion150 decks178 decks
79%synergy
Lightning Greaves
84%inclusion150 decks178 decks
59%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
84%inclusion150 decks178 decks
77%synergy
Creatures
Bastion Protector
83%inclusion147 decks178 decks
79%synergy
Helitrooper
83%inclusion147 decks178 decks
78%synergy
Zack Fair
81%inclusion144 decks178 decks
75%synergy
Bronze Guardian
80%inclusion143 decks178 decks
78%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
79%inclusion141 decks178 decks
73%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
79%inclusion140 decks178 decks
74%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
74%inclusion132 decks178 decks
66%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
72%inclusion128 decks178 decks
68%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
70%inclusion125 decks178 decks
67%synergy
Armory Automaton
70%inclusion124 decks178 decks
68%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
66%inclusion117 decks178 decks
63%synergy
Barret Wallace
56%inclusion100 decks178 decks
54%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
53%inclusion95 decks178 decks
52%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
52%inclusion92 decks178 decks
50%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
48%inclusion85 decks178 decks
46%synergy
Summon: Kujata
47%inclusion84 decks178 decks
46%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
31%inclusion56 decks178 decks
28%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
30%inclusion53 decks178 decks
26%synergy
Weapons Vendor
25%inclusion45 decks177 decks
24%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
25%inclusion44 decks178 decks
21%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
22%inclusion40 decks178 decks
17%synergy
Freya Crescent
20%inclusion36 decks178 decks
19%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
17%inclusion30 decks178 decks
16%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
16%inclusion28 decks177 decks
15%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
14%inclusion24 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
12%inclusion22 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
10%inclusion17 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
8.4%inclusion15 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
-14%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Item Shopkeep
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Cloud's Limit Break
84%inclusion149 decks178 decks
78%synergy
Clever Concealment
80%inclusion142 decks178 decks
71%synergy
Chaos Warp
78%inclusion139 decks178 decks
59%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
75%inclusion134 decks178 decks
70%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
17%inclusion31 decks178 decks
-40%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
16%inclusion29 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion19 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
11%inclusion19 decks178 decks
-44%synergy
Slash of Light
10%inclusion18 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Haste Magic
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
84%inclusion149 decks178 decks
45%synergy
Austere Command
83%inclusion148 decks178 decks
69%synergy
Nature's Lore
81%inclusion145 decks178 decks
44%synergy
Vandalblast
79%inclusion141 decks178 decks
70%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
79%inclusion141 decks178 decks
74%synergy
Harmonize
71%inclusion126 decks178 decks
62%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
69%inclusion122 decks178 decks
66%synergy
Decimate
68%inclusion121 decks178 decks
60%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
59%inclusion105 decks178 decks
57%synergy
Farseek
16%inclusion28 decks178 decks
-32%synergy
Reach the Horizon
10%inclusion18 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Suplex
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conformer Shuriken
84%inclusion149 decks178 decks
78%synergy
Darksteel Plate
83%inclusion147 decks178 decks
78%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
82%inclusion146 decks178 decks
79%synergy
Sword of the Animist
81%inclusion144 decks178 decks
73%synergy
Mask of Memory
76%inclusion136 decks178 decks
74%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
74%inclusion131 decks178 decks
69%synergy
Explorer's Scope
66%inclusion117 decks178 decks
63%synergy
Skullclamp
63%inclusion113 decks178 decks
48%synergy
Ultima Weapon
21%inclusion38 decks178 decks
18%synergy
Samurai's Katana
21%inclusion38 decks178 decks
20%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
16%inclusion29 decks177 decks
15%synergy
Genji Glove
15%inclusion27 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
15%inclusion26 decks178 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
-13%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
13%inclusion23 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Paladin's Arms
11%inclusion19 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Bard's Bow
10%inclusion17 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
10%inclusion17 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Warrior's Sword
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
8%synergy
White Mage's Staff
7.9%inclusion14 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Nettlecyst
6.7%inclusion12 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Celestial Armor
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Hexgold Halberd
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Leyline Axe
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Glimmer Lens
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
65%inclusion115 decks178 decks
62%synergy
Furious Rise
49%inclusion87 decks178 decks
48%synergy
Forge Anew
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
84%inclusion149 decks178 decks
78%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
78%inclusion138 decks178 decks
73%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
73%inclusion130 decks178 decks
63%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
-18%synergy
The Gold Saucer
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion170 decks178 decks
21%synergy
Sol Ring
95%inclusion169 decks178 decks
11%synergy
Summoning Materia
85%inclusion152 decks178 decks
80%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion178 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion176 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion176 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion175 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Jungle Shrine
94%inclusion167 decks178 decks
39%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
93%inclusion166 decks178 decks
50%synergy
Rootbound Crag
93%inclusion165 decks178 decks
54%synergy
Cinder Glade
90%inclusion161 decks178 decks
41%synergy
Path of Ancestry
90%inclusion160 decks178 decks
55%synergy
Battlefield Forge
90%inclusion160 decks178 decks
67%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
89%inclusion159 decks178 decks
51%synergy
Canopy Vista
89%inclusion159 decks178 decks
40%synergy
Rugged Prairie
88%inclusion157 decks178 decks
78%synergy
Game Trail
88%inclusion156 decks178 decks
68%synergy
Mossfire Valley
87%inclusion154 decks178 decks
73%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
87%inclusion154 decks178 decks
71%synergy
Exotic Orchard
86%inclusion153 decks178 decks
33%synergy
Fortified Village
86%inclusion153 decks178 decks
65%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
85%inclusion152 decks178 decks
69%synergy
Brushland
85%inclusion151 decks178 decks
64%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
84%inclusion149 decks178 decks
76%synergy
Spire of Industry
82%inclusion146 decks178 decks
77%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
81%inclusion144 decks178 decks
72%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
79%inclusion141 decks178 decks
74%synergy
Radiant Grove
76%inclusion136 decks178 decks
71%synergy
Sacred Peaks
75%inclusion134 decks178 decks
70%synergy
Evolving Wilds
73%inclusion130 decks178 decks
42%synergy
Ash Barrens
65%inclusion116 decks178 decks
59%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
16%inclusion28 decks177 decks
15%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
-8%synergy