Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Optimized Artifacts

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
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MTGStocks
Hard-Won Jitte
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sigarda's Aid
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
85%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
85%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
82%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
80%synergy
Colossus Hammer
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
77%synergy
Buster Sword
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
76%synergy
Forge Anew
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
73%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
71%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
70%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Conqueror's Flail
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
63%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
66%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
64%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
59%synergy
Heroic Intervention
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Esper Sentinel
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Shadowspear
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
57%synergy
Open the Armory
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
54%synergy
Helm of the Host
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
59%synergy
Teferi's Protection
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Smothering Tithe
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Tomb
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Worldly Tutor
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Jeska's Will
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Delighted Halfling
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Professor Hojo
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Grand Abolisher
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Zack Fair
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Bastion Protector
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Helitrooper
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Amy Rose
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Giver of Runes
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Elves
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Clever Concealment
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Inventory Management
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Dispatch
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Akroma's Will
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Eladamri's Call
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Silence
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Ephemerate
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Cultivate
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Three Visits
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Farseek
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
-21%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Unfinished Business
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Rampant Growth
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-20%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-15%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Decimate
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Stump Stomp
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Animist
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Mithril Coat
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Genji Glove
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Champion's Helm
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Embercleave
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Commander's Plate
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Sunforger
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Nettlecyst
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Ultima Weapon
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Basilisk Collar
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Hero's Blade
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Batterskull
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Power Fist
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Mask of Memory
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Samurai's Katana
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Fighter Class
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Annie Joins Up
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Super State
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Strong Back
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-23%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Inventors' Fair
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Axgard Armory
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion48 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Summoning Materia
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Unity
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion48 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion48 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion48 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion48 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Stomping Ground
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Temple Garden
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Windswept Heath
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Rootbound Crag
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Battlefield Forge
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Brushland
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Wooded Foothills
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Arid Mesa
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Spire of Industry
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Spire Garden
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Spectator Seating
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Canopy Vista
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
-15%synergy
Jungle Shrine
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
-22%synergy
Rugged Prairie
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Cinder Glade
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
-16%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
24%synergy
City of Brass
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Taiga
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Savannah
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Fortified Village
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Sundown Pass
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Plateau
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Starting Town
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Game Trail
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Rockfall Vale
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Karplusan Forest
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Hushwood Verge
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Thornspire Verge
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Mossfire Valley
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
2%synergy