Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Expensive 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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Petrified Hamlet
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Jennika's Technique
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Go Ninja Go
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Tempestra, Dame of Games
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
93%inclusion166 decks178 decks
84%synergy
Colossus Hammer
88%inclusion157 decks178 decks
81%synergy
Buster Sword
88%inclusion149 decks170 decks
80%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
82%inclusion140 decks171 decks
75%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
75%inclusion134 decks178 decks
70%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion138 decks178 decks
70%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
70%inclusion125 decks178 decks
66%synergy
Sword of the Animist
73%inclusion130 decks178 decks
65%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
68%inclusion121 decks178 decks
64%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
70%inclusion125 decks178 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
71%inclusion122 decks171 decks
62%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
71%inclusion121 decks171 decks
61%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
68%inclusion117 decks171 decks
60%synergy
Forge Anew
67%inclusion119 decks178 decks
62%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion119 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
66%inclusion117 decks178 decks
62%synergy
Nature's Lore
63%inclusion113 decks178 decks
26%synergy
Professor Hojo
63%inclusion107 decks171 decks
55%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
62%inclusion110 decks178 decks
57%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
61%inclusion109 decks178 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
8.4%inclusion15 decks178 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
57%inclusion98 decks171 decks
49%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
55%inclusion98 decks178 decks
52%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
53%inclusion95 decks178 decks
49%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
47%inclusion84 decks178 decks
42%synergy
Esper Sentinel
47%inclusion83 decks178 decks
34%synergy
Birds of Paradise
47%inclusion83 decks178 decks
23%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
45%inclusion80 decks178 decks
43%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
42%inclusion75 decks178 decks
20%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
42%inclusion71 decks171 decks
36%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
41%inclusion73 decks178 decks
39%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
40%inclusion68 decks171 decks
35%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
39%inclusion70 decks178 decks
36%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
39%inclusion70 decks178 decks
36%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
39%inclusion66 decks171 decks
35%synergy
Zack Fair
36%inclusion62 decks171 decks
30%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
32%inclusion55 decks171 decks
26%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
32%inclusion57 decks178 decks
24%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
32%inclusion57 decks178 decks
30%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
31%inclusion53 decks171 decks
24%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
31%inclusion55 decks178 decks
29%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
30%inclusion52 decks171 decks
25%synergy
Delighted Halfling
28%inclusion49 decks178 decks
18%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
27%inclusion46 decks171 decks
23%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
26%inclusion47 decks178 decks
21%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
26%inclusion43 decks167 decks
24%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
23%inclusion40 decks171 decks
20%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
23%inclusion41 decks178 decks
22%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
21%inclusion38 decks178 decks
20%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
20%inclusion36 decks178 decks
17%synergy
Helitrooper
19%inclusion33 decks171 decks
15%synergy
Bastion Protector
19%inclusion33 decks178 decks
15%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
17%inclusion31 decks178 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion28 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Lion Sash
16%inclusion28 decks178 decks
13%synergy
Amy Rose
15%inclusion23 decks151 decks
14%synergy
Freya Crescent
15%inclusion26 decks171 decks
14%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
13%inclusion24 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
12%inclusion22 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
12%inclusion21 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion19 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Lizard Blades
10%inclusion18 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Bloom Tender
10%inclusion17 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion17 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Armory Automaton
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
8.8%inclusion15 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
8.6%inclusion13 decks151 decks
8%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
60%inclusion106 decks178 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion92 decks178 decks
-3%synergy
Clever Concealment
49%inclusion88 decks178 decks
41%synergy
Boros Charm
39%inclusion70 decks178 decks
15%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion70 decks178 decks
33%synergy
Inventory Management
37%inclusion66 decks178 decks
33%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
35%inclusion59 decks171 decks
28%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
28%inclusion48 decks171 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion46 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Beast Within
20%inclusion36 decks178 decks
-11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion36 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
20%inclusion34 decks171 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion35 decks178 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion33 decks178 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
19%inclusion33 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion31 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion26 decks178 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
49%inclusion87 decks178 decks
45%synergy
Farseek
42%inclusion75 decks178 decks
-5%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion68 decks178 decks
-11%synergy
Three Visits
37%inclusion65 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion58 decks178 decks
-6%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion55 decks178 decks
22%synergy
Austere Command
28%inclusion50 decks178 decks
14%synergy
Open the Armory
26%inclusion47 decks178 decks
22%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
24%inclusion43 decks178 decks
19%synergy
Unfinished Business
24%inclusion42 decks178 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion40 decks178 decks
-2%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
17%inclusion29 decks170 decks
15%synergy
Harmonize
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Stump Stomp
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.9%inclusion14 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.9%inclusion14 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Decimate
7.9%inclusion14 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.9%inclusion14 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.9%inclusion14 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.9%inclusion14 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
7.6%inclusion13 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
-20%synergy
Single Combat
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Full Throttle
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
53%inclusion95 decks178 decks
50%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
52%inclusion89 decks171 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion90 decks178 decks
25%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
48%inclusion85 decks178 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
45%inclusion80 decks178 decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion79 decks178 decks
17%synergy
Champion's Helm
43%inclusion76 decks178 decks
36%synergy
Mithril Coat
40%inclusion71 decks178 decks
36%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
39%inclusion70 decks178 decks
37%synergy
Genji Glove
38%inclusion62 decks165 decks
32%synergy
Nettlecyst
35%inclusion63 decks178 decks
33%synergy
Embercleave
34%inclusion61 decks178 decks
32%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
32%inclusion54 decks171 decks
26%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
30%inclusion53 decks178 decks
29%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
29%inclusion52 decks178 decks
27%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
29%inclusion51 decks178 decks
23%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
29%inclusion51 decks178 decks
24%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
29%inclusion51 decks178 decks
26%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
29%inclusion51 decks178 decks
27%synergy
Hero's Blade
29%inclusion51 decks178 decks
25%synergy
Darksteel Plate
28%inclusion50 decks178 decks
23%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion46 decks178 decks
24%synergy
Ultima Weapon
25%inclusion42 decks171 decks
21%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
22%inclusion40 decks178 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
22%inclusion40 decks178 decks
21%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
21%inclusion38 decks178 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
21%inclusion37 decks178 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Plate
20%inclusion36 decks178 decks
19%synergy
Basilisk Collar
20%inclusion35 decks178 decks
14%synergy
Sunforger
19%inclusion33 decks178 decks
17%synergy
Helm of the Host
18%inclusion32 decks178 decks
14%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
17%inclusion31 decks178 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
17%inclusion31 decks178 decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion29 decks167 decks
15%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
15%inclusion27 decks178 decks
14%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
15%inclusion25 decks170 decks
13%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion26 decks178 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
13%inclusion24 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion23 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion22 decks178 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
12%inclusion22 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
11%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
12%inclusion20 decks171 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Power Fist
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Samurai's Katana
11%inclusion19 decks171 decks
10%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion19 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
30%inclusion54 decks178 decks
28%synergy
Aggravated Assault
15%inclusion26 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Annie Joins Up
13%inclusion24 decks178 decks
-6%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
13%inclusion24 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
-1%synergy
Strong Back
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
5%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
49%inclusion87 decks178 decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Passage
47%inclusion83 decks178 decks
20%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
29%inclusion51 decks178 decks
23%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
25%inclusion44 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion36 decks178 decks
16%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
18%inclusion32 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
18%inclusion32 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
16%inclusion29 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion28 decks178 decks
-3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion26 decks171 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion24 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion17 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.4%inclusion15 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.9%inclusion14 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion159 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion156 decks178 decks
13%synergy
The Aetherspark
28%inclusion50 decks178 decks
27%synergy
Summoning Materia
20%inclusion35 decks171 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
19%inclusion33 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion17 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
-3%synergy
Selesnya Signet
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion173 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion172 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion172 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion168 decks178 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
88%inclusion157 decks178 decks
48%synergy
Temple Garden
87%inclusion155 decks178 decks
45%synergy
Stomping Ground
83%inclusion148 decks178 decks
40%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
72%inclusion129 decks178 decks
32%synergy
Wooded Foothills
71%inclusion126 decks178 decks
41%synergy
Windswept Heath
70%inclusion124 decks178 decks
38%synergy
Spectator Seating
69%inclusion123 decks178 decks
44%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
69%inclusion122 decks178 decks
40%synergy
Arid Mesa
69%inclusion122 decks178 decks
41%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion121 decks178 decks
15%synergy
Spire Garden
61%inclusion109 decks178 decks
35%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
55%inclusion98 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
53%inclusion94 decks178 decks
14%synergy
Rootbound Crag
52%inclusion92 decks178 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
49%inclusion87 decks178 decks
26%synergy
Brushland
46%inclusion82 decks178 decks
25%synergy
Taiga
45%inclusion80 decks178 decks
34%synergy
Plateau
44%inclusion78 decks178 decks
33%synergy
Savannah
43%inclusion77 decks178 decks
32%synergy
Spire of Industry
40%inclusion72 decks178 decks
35%synergy
Jungle Shrine
36%inclusion64 decks178 decks
-19%synergy
Rugged Prairie
31%inclusion56 decks178 decks
21%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
30%inclusion54 decks178 decks
23%synergy
Hushwood Verge
30%inclusion53 decks178 decks
19%synergy
Rockfall Vale
28%inclusion49 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Sundown Pass
27%inclusion48 decks178 decks
13%synergy
Canopy Vista
27%inclusion48 decks178 decks
-22%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion47 decks178 decks
-8%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
26%inclusion47 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Thornspire Verge
26%inclusion46 decks178 decks
16%synergy
Cinder Glade
25%inclusion45 decks178 decks
-24%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
24%inclusion43 decks178 decks
18%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion36 decks178 decks
14%synergy
Karplusan Forest
20%inclusion36 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Lush Portico
19%inclusion34 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion32 decks178 decks
16%synergy
Commercial District
17%inclusion30 decks178 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion30 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
16%inclusion29 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Elegant Parlor
16%inclusion29 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion28 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion28 decks178 decks
11%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion26 decks171 decks
13%synergy
Mossfire Valley
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
-2%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
10%synergy