Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget Equipment

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
MTGStocks
Fields of Strife
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
3.7%inclusion4 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
3.6%inclusion3 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Erode
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Bloomsage
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion203 decks215 decks
87%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
94%inclusion203 decks215 decks
85%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
92%inclusion196 decks212 decks
83%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
90%inclusion190 decks212 decks
82%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
90%inclusion190 decks212 decks
81%synergy
Hero's Blade
85%inclusion183 decks215 decks
81%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
90%inclusion191 decks212 decks
81%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
87%inclusion186 decks215 decks
80%synergy
Champion's Helm
87%inclusion187 decks215 decks
80%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
85%inclusion180 decks212 decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
86%inclusion184 decks215 decks
36%synergy
Professor Hojo
85%inclusion180 decks212 decks
77%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
85%inclusion180 decks212 decks
76%synergy
Sword of the Animist
84%inclusion181 decks215 decks
76%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
84%inclusion178 decks212 decks
77%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
83%inclusion179 decks215 decks
77%synergy
Dispatch
83%inclusion179 decks215 decks
77%synergy
Rampant Growth
82%inclusion177 decks215 decks
44%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
81%inclusion171 decks212 decks
74%synergy
Darksteel Plate
80%inclusion172 decks215 decks
75%synergy
Creatures
Zack Fair
78%inclusion166 decks212 decks
72%synergy
Bastion Protector
77%inclusion165 decks215 decks
73%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
75%inclusion160 decks212 decks
69%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
74%inclusion156 decks212 decks
69%synergy
Helitrooper
73%inclusion154 decks212 decks
68%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
66%inclusion142 decks215 decks
58%synergy
Bronze Guardian
59%inclusion127 decks215 decks
57%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
57%inclusion120 decks212 decks
53%synergy
Armory Automaton
54%inclusion116 decks215 decks
52%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
53%inclusion112 decks212 decks
50%synergy
Barret Wallace
44%inclusion94 decks212 decks
42%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
39%inclusion83 decks212 decks
37%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
37%inclusion79 decks212 decks
36%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
35%inclusion75 decks215 decks
32%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
35%inclusion75 decks215 decks
33%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
34%inclusion72 decks212 decks
30%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
33%inclusion71 decks215 decks
28%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
29%inclusion63 decks215 decks
21%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
29%inclusion62 decks212 decks
26%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
27%inclusion57 decks212 decks
26%synergy
Freya Crescent
24%inclusion50 decks212 decks
22%synergy
Weapons Vendor
21%inclusion45 decks212 decks
20%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
21%inclusion45 decks212 decks
19%synergy
Summon: Kujata
21%inclusion45 decks212 decks
20%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
21%inclusion44 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
19%inclusion40 decks215 decks
16%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
18%inclusion38 decks212 decks
17%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
17%inclusion37 decks212 decks
16%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
17%inclusion37 decks215 decks
14%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
12%inclusion26 decks215 decks
-10%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
11%inclusion24 decks215 decks
8%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
10%inclusion21 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
9.4%inclusion20 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
8.8%inclusion19 decks215 decks
8%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
8.4%inclusion18 decks215 decks
6%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
7.0%inclusion15 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
6.5%inclusion14 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Lizard Blades
6.5%inclusion14 decks215 decks
6%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
6.0%inclusion13 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Item Shopkeep
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
5.6%inclusion12 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Amy Rose
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Cloud's Limit Break
77%inclusion164 decks212 decks
72%synergy
Clever Concealment
75%inclusion161 decks215 decks
66%synergy
Chaos Warp
73%inclusion158 decks215 decks
54%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
70%inclusion149 decks212 decks
65%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
21%inclusion45 decks215 decks
-37%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
20%inclusion43 decks212 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
15%inclusion33 decks215 decks
-39%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion31 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Inventory Management
10%inclusion21 decks215 decks
6%synergy
Slash of Light
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Boros Charm
7.4%inclusion16 decks215 decks
-17%synergy
Generous Gift
6.0%inclusion13 decks215 decks
-20%synergy
Haste Magic
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
-34%synergy
Beast Within
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
-26%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
77%inclusion165 decks215 decks
68%synergy
Unfinished Business
77%inclusion165 decks215 decks
73%synergy
Austere Command
76%inclusion164 decks215 decks
62%synergy
Nature's Lore
76%inclusion163 decks215 decks
38%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
66%inclusion142 decks215 decks
61%synergy
Harmonize
60%inclusion130 decks215 decks
51%synergy
Decimate
54%inclusion117 decks215 decks
47%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
53%inclusion112 decks212 decks
50%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
44%inclusion95 decks215 decks
42%synergy
Farseek
13%inclusion28 decks215 decks
-34%synergy
Open the Armory
13%inclusion27 decks215 decks
8%synergy
Reach the Horizon
9.4%inclusion20 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.8%inclusion19 decks215 decks
-16%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
6.5%inclusion14 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conformer Shuriken
78%inclusion166 decks212 decks
72%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
78%inclusion167 decks215 decks
73%synergy
Lightning Greaves
74%inclusion159 decks215 decks
48%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
72%inclusion154 decks215 decks
69%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
66%inclusion141 decks215 decks
61%synergy
Mask of Memory
58%inclusion125 decks215 decks
56%synergy
Explorer's Scope
48%inclusion104 decks215 decks
46%synergy
Skullclamp
40%inclusion86 decks215 decks
25%synergy
Genji Glove
29%inclusion61 decks212 decks
24%synergy
Ultima Weapon
27%inclusion58 decks212 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion52 decks215 decks
-3%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
20%inclusion42 decks212 decks
18%synergy
Samurai's Katana
19%inclusion40 decks212 decks
18%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
18%inclusion38 decks212 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
15%inclusion32 decks215 decks
10%synergy
Nettlecyst
12%inclusion26 decks215 decks
10%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
12%inclusion26 decks215 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
12%inclusion25 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
12%inclusion25 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
12%inclusion25 decks215 decks
10%synergy
Buster Sword
11%inclusion24 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
10%inclusion22 decks215 decks
8%synergy
Paladin's Arms
10%inclusion21 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Bard's Bow
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
7.9%inclusion17 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
7.9%inclusion17 decks215 decks
7%synergy
Fireshrieker
7.0%inclusion15 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.0%inclusion15 decks215 decks
1%synergy
Warrior's Sword
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
6%synergy
White Mage's Staff
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
6.5%inclusion14 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Leyline Axe
6.5%inclusion14 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
6.0%inclusion13 decks215 decks
3%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
5.6%inclusion12 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Argentum Armor
5.6%inclusion12 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Batterbone
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
43%inclusion91 decks212 decks
41%synergy
Furious Rise
25%inclusion53 decks215 decks
24%synergy
Forge Anew
16%inclusion35 decks215 decks
12%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.0%inclusion15 decks215 decks
6%synergy
Annie Joins Up
6.5%inclusion14 decks215 decks
-13%synergy
All That Glitters
6.0%inclusion13 decks215 decks
1%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
77%inclusion166 decks215 decks
71%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
70%inclusion150 decks215 decks
65%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
65%inclusion139 decks215 decks
54%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion42 decks215 decks
-7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.1%inclusion15 decks212 decks
5%synergy
The Gold Saucer
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion207 decks215 decks
22%synergy
Sol Ring
95%inclusion205 decks215 decks
11%synergy
Summoning Materia
80%inclusion169 decks212 decks
75%synergy
Blitzball
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion215 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion215 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion214 decks215 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion209 decks215 decks
7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
92%inclusion197 decks215 decks
49%synergy
Jungle Shrine
91%inclusion196 decks215 decks
36%synergy
Rootbound Crag
89%inclusion192 decks215 decks
51%synergy
Cinder Glade
89%inclusion191 decks215 decks
40%synergy
Canopy Vista
88%inclusion190 decks215 decks
39%synergy
Path of Ancestry
88%inclusion189 decks215 decks
53%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
87%inclusion186 decks215 decks
48%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
87%inclusion186 decks215 decks
71%synergy
Game Trail
86%inclusion185 decks215 decks
66%synergy
Exotic Orchard
86%inclusion185 decks215 decks
33%synergy
Fortified Village
84%inclusion181 decks215 decks
63%synergy
Rugged Prairie
83%inclusion179 decks215 decks
73%synergy
Battlefield Forge
80%inclusion173 decks215 decks
57%synergy
Brushland
80%inclusion171 decks215 decks
58%synergy
Spire of Industry
78%inclusion168 decks215 decks
73%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
78%inclusion167 decks215 decks
62%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
78%inclusion167 decks215 decks
70%synergy
Mossfire Valley
75%inclusion162 decks215 decks
61%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
74%inclusion160 decks215 decks
66%synergy
Evolving Wilds
71%inclusion152 decks215 decks
40%synergy
Sacred Peaks
69%inclusion148 decks215 decks
63%synergy
Radiant Grove
68%inclusion147 decks215 decks
63%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
67%inclusion145 decks215 decks
62%synergy
Ash Barrens
55%inclusion118 decks215 decks
49%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
14%inclusion30 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Plenty
7.9%inclusion17 decks215 decks
-4%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
5.6%inclusion12 decks215 decks
-8%synergy
Karplusan Forest
5.6%inclusion12 decks215 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Triumph
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
-7%synergy