Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Optimized

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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Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
1.9%inclusion5 decks262 decks
1%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
1.9%inclusion2 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
1.2%inclusion1 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
1.1%inclusion3 decks262 decks
1%synergy
Saved by the Shell
1.0%inclusion2 decks201 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion665 decks696 decks
86%synergy
Colossus Hammer
86%inclusion598 decks696 decks
79%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
85%inclusion564 decks664 decks
78%synergy
Buster Sword
84%inclusion558 decks663 decks
76%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
78%inclusion546 decks696 decks
74%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
76%inclusion531 decks696 decks
73%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
73%inclusion509 decks696 decks
69%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
74%inclusion517 decks696 decks
68%synergy
Forge Anew
70%inclusion485 decks696 decks
65%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
74%inclusion494 decks668 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
72%inclusion499 decks696 decks
64%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
68%inclusion453 decks664 decks
58%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion469 decks696 decks
10%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
65%inclusion450 decks696 decks
60%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
65%inclusion450 decks696 decks
61%synergy
Sword of the Animist
64%inclusion443 decks696 decks
56%synergy
Heroic Intervention
61%inclusion424 decks696 decks
22%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
60%inclusion401 decks664 decks
52%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
57%inclusion399 decks696 decks
54%synergy
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion383 decks696 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
56%inclusion388 decks696 decks
43%synergy
Teferi's Protection
51%inclusion354 decks696 decks
34%synergy
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion267 decks696 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion216 decks696 decks
25%synergy
Worldly Tutor
24%inclusion164 decks696 decks
11%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion141 decks696 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion131 decks696 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion106 decks696 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion93 decks696 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion89 decks696 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
48%inclusion331 decks696 decks
24%synergy
Esper Sentinel
47%inclusion326 decks696 decks
34%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
47%inclusion311 decks664 decks
38%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
47%inclusion324 decks696 decks
25%synergy
Professor Hojo
46%inclusion308 decks664 decks
39%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
45%inclusion311 decks696 decks
41%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
44%inclusion305 decks696 decks
39%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
42%inclusion295 decks696 decks
38%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
42%inclusion292 decks696 decks
39%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
39%inclusion258 decks664 decks
34%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
38%inclusion261 decks696 decks
36%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
37%inclusion245 decks664 decks
33%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
35%inclusion244 decks696 decks
33%synergy
Delighted Halfling
31%inclusion213 decks696 decks
21%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
30%inclusion209 decks696 decks
28%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
30%inclusion199 decks664 decks
23%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
30%inclusion207 decks696 decks
22%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
29%inclusion204 decks696 decks
26%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
28%inclusion189 decks664 decks
23%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
28%inclusion188 decks664 decks
22%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
28%inclusion193 decks696 decks
25%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
27%inclusion182 decks664 decks
24%synergy
Zack Fair
27%inclusion179 decks664 decks
21%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
25%inclusion165 decks664 decks
20%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
24%inclusion170 decks696 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
20%inclusion141 decks696 decks
19%synergy
Grand Abolisher
20%inclusion140 decks696 decks
15%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion140 decks696 decks
16%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
19%inclusion135 decks696 decks
18%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
19%inclusion134 decks696 decks
16%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
19%inclusion123 decks656 decks
17%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion119 decks696 decks
14%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
17%inclusion117 decks696 decks
15%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
17%inclusion116 decks696 decks
14%synergy
Helitrooper
14%inclusion92 decks664 decks
9%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
13%inclusion93 decks696 decks
10%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
12%inclusion82 decks664 decks
9%synergy
Amy Rose
11%inclusion64 decks597 decks
10%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
11%inclusion74 decks696 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion73 decks696 decks
10%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
10%inclusion73 decks696 decks
10%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
10%inclusion71 decks696 decks
8%synergy
Bronze Guardian
9.3%inclusion65 decks696 decks
7%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
8.9%inclusion62 decks696 decks
-2%synergy
Bloom Tender
8.6%inclusion60 decks696 decks
1%synergy
Mother of Runes
8.5%inclusion59 decks696 decks
6%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.1%inclusion54 decks664 decks
7%synergy
Lion Sash
8.0%inclusion56 decks696 decks
5%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
7.7%inclusion46 decks597 decks
7%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
7.7%inclusion51 decks664 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
53%inclusion368 decks696 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
49%inclusion338 decks696 decks
40%synergy
Deflecting Swat
41%inclusion282 decks696 decks
28%synergy
Dispatch
38%inclusion267 decks696 decks
32%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
34%inclusion224 decks664 decks
27%synergy
Inventory Management
33%inclusion229 decks696 decks
29%synergy
Boros Charm
32%inclusion221 decks696 decks
7%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
27%inclusion177 decks664 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion183 decks696 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion172 decks696 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion160 decks696 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion104 decks696 decks
-11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion100 decks696 decks
5%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
13%inclusion87 decks664 decks
8%synergy
Eladamri's Call
12%inclusion85 decks696 decks
3%synergy
Beast Within
11%inclusion80 decks696 decks
-19%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion77 decks696 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.9%inclusion62 decks696 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.8%inclusion54 decks696 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.6%inclusion53 decks696 decks
0%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.3%inclusion41 decks650 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.0%inclusion31 decks515 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
54%inclusion379 decks696 decks
17%synergy
Open the Armory
52%inclusion364 decks696 decks
48%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion287 decks696 decks
-8%synergy
Farseek
34%inclusion240 decks696 decks
-13%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion218 decks696 decks
22%synergy
Rampant Growth
28%inclusion197 decks696 decks
-10%synergy
Three Visits
26%inclusion181 decks696 decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion153 decks696 decks
8%synergy
Unfinished Business
21%inclusion149 decks696 decks
18%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
20%inclusion137 decks696 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion122 decks696 decks
-7%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
13%inclusion85 decks663 decks
11%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion75 decks696 decks
4%synergy
Full Throttle
10%inclusion72 decks696 decks
8%synergy
Decimate
10%inclusion67 decks696 decks
2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
9.3%inclusion65 decks696 decks
-18%synergy
Harmonize
6.8%inclusion47 decks696 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
6.3%inclusion44 decks696 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.2%inclusion43 decks696 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.4%inclusion22 decks405 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
54%inclusion379 decks696 decks
51%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
46%inclusion319 decks696 decks
43%synergy
Genji Glove
43%inclusion280 decks645 decks
38%synergy
Helm of the Host
43%inclusion302 decks696 decks
40%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
42%inclusion278 decks664 decks
34%synergy
Champion's Helm
42%inclusion290 decks696 decks
35%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
40%inclusion279 decks696 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion277 decks696 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
40%inclusion276 decks696 decks
38%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
33%inclusion231 decks696 decks
31%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion229 decks696 decks
29%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
33%inclusion229 decks696 decks
28%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
32%inclusion223 decks696 decks
30%synergy
Embercleave
30%inclusion208 decks696 decks
28%synergy
Darksteel Plate
29%inclusion203 decks696 decks
24%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
28%inclusion184 decks656 decks
25%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
28%inclusion193 decks696 decks
22%synergy
Sunforger
27%inclusion188 decks696 decks
25%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
25%inclusion169 decks664 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion169 decks696 decks
22%synergy
Hero's Blade
24%inclusion169 decks696 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Plate
24%inclusion167 decks696 decks
23%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion150 decks696 decks
20%synergy
Ultima Weapon
22%inclusion143 decks664 decks
18%synergy
Nettlecyst
21%inclusion145 decks696 decks
18%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
20%inclusion142 decks696 decks
19%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
18%inclusion127 decks696 decks
16%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion120 decks696 decks
11%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
17%inclusion118 decks696 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
16%inclusion114 decks696 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion113 decks696 decks
15%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
15%inclusion106 decks696 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion101 decks696 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion92 decks696 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
13%inclusion91 decks696 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
13%inclusion90 decks696 decks
8%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion90 decks696 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Memory
12%inclusion85 decks696 decks
10%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
12%inclusion82 decks696 decks
11%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion80 decks696 decks
9%synergy
Power Fist
11%inclusion80 decks696 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion76 decks696 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion69 decks680 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion69 decks696 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
10%inclusion68 decks696 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion68 decks696 decks
-5%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
9.1%inclusion63 decks696 decks
8%synergy
Argentum Armor
8.6%inclusion60 decks696 decks
8%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
8.3%inclusion58 decks696 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.6%inclusion53 decks696 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
51%inclusion352 decks696 decks
46%synergy
Fighter Class
36%inclusion248 decks696 decks
33%synergy
Annie Joins Up
15%inclusion103 decks696 decks
-5%synergy
Sylvan Library
12%inclusion85 decks696 decks
4%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
11%inclusion79 decks696 decks
7%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion59 decks599 decks
9%synergy
Strong Back
7.6%inclusion53 decks696 decks
4%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
7.1%inclusion47 decks664 decks
5%synergy
Bear Umbra
5.9%inclusion41 decks696 decks
2%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.9%inclusion41 decks696 decks
-23%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.5%inclusion38 decks696 decks
3%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.3%inclusion36 decks680 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion277 decks696 decks
13%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
31%inclusion218 decks696 decks
26%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
30%inclusion210 decks696 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion196 decks696 decks
23%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
21%inclusion146 decks696 decks
11%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
20%inclusion142 decks696 decks
16%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
18%inclusion123 decks696 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion119 decks696 decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion111 decks664 decks
14%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion116 decks696 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion115 decks696 decks
-2%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion96 decks696 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion80 decks696 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.3%inclusion58 decks696 decks
5%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.2%inclusion50 decks696 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.0%inclusion42 decks696 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.0%inclusion35 decks696 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion682 decks696 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion622 decks696 decks
15%synergy
Summoning Materia
21%inclusion139 decks664 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion134 decks696 decks
18%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion120 decks696 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
14%inclusion97 decks696 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion86 decks696 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion82 decks696 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion77 decks696 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
8.5%inclusion59 decks696 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.0%inclusion56 decks696 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.8%inclusion47 decks696 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.3%inclusion37 decks696 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion677 decks696 decks
7%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion677 decks696 decks
1%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion663 decks696 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion663 decks696 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Foundry
69%inclusion480 decks696 decks
29%synergy
Stomping Ground
68%inclusion474 decks696 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion444 decks696 decks
11%synergy
Temple Garden
63%inclusion440 decks696 decks
21%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
59%inclusion412 decks696 decks
16%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
56%inclusion390 decks696 decks
17%synergy
Windswept Heath
56%inclusion388 decks696 decks
24%synergy
Battlefield Forge
54%inclusion373 decks696 decks
30%synergy
Rootbound Crag
53%inclusion369 decks696 decks
15%synergy
Wooded Foothills
52%inclusion364 decks696 decks
22%synergy
Arid Mesa
52%inclusion361 decks696 decks
25%synergy
Brushland
51%inclusion353 decks696 decks
29%synergy
Spire of Industry
50%inclusion347 decks696 decks
45%synergy
Canopy Vista
47%inclusion326 decks696 decks
-2%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
47%inclusion324 decks696 decks
6%synergy
Cinder Glade
43%inclusion296 decks696 decks
-7%synergy
Jungle Shrine
42%inclusion293 decks696 decks
-13%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
41%inclusion287 decks696 decks
13%synergy
Spectator Seating
41%inclusion285 decks696 decks
16%synergy
Spire Garden
40%inclusion278 decks696 decks
13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
39%inclusion269 decks696 decks
28%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion258 decks696 decks
2%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
36%inclusion251 decks696 decks
28%synergy
Fortified Village
28%inclusion194 decks696 decks
7%synergy
Game Trail
27%inclusion190 decks696 decks
7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
27%inclusion187 decks696 decks
11%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
22%inclusion153 decks696 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion140 decks696 decks
13%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
20%inclusion139 decks696 decks
11%synergy
Mossfire Valley
20%inclusion138 decks696 decks
6%synergy
Savannah
20%inclusion138 decks696 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion138 decks696 decks
-11%synergy
Taiga
19%inclusion134 decks696 decks
8%synergy
Plateau
19%inclusion133 decks696 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion127 decks696 decks
12%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion114 decks664 decks
15%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
17%inclusion117 decks696 decks
10%synergy
Hushwood Verge
17%inclusion117 decks696 decks
6%synergy
Thornspire Verge
16%inclusion113 decks696 decks
7%synergy
Karplusan Forest
15%inclusion107 decks696 decks
-2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
15%inclusion106 decks696 decks
13%synergy
Sundown Pass
15%inclusion101 decks696 decks
0%synergy
Radiant Grove
14%inclusion99 decks696 decks
9%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
14%inclusion98 decks696 decks
-8%synergy
Lush Portico
14%inclusion96 decks696 decks
5%synergy
Rockfall Vale
14%inclusion95 decks696 decks
-10%synergy