Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget 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
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Purple Dragon Punks
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Level Up
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Skateboard
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Quintessential Katana
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion63 decks69 decks
84%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
90%inclusion62 decks69 decks
81%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
88%inclusion61 decks69 decks
79%synergy
Darksteel Plate
83%inclusion57 decks69 decks
78%synergy
Champion's Helm
84%inclusion58 decks69 decks
77%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
87%inclusion60 decks69 decks
77%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
80%inclusion55 decks69 decks
74%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
75%inclusion52 decks69 decks
70%synergy
Sword of the Animist
77%inclusion53 decks69 decks
69%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
74%inclusion51 decks69 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
86%inclusion59 decks69 decks
60%synergy
Cultivate
78%inclusion54 decks69 decks
29%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
74%inclusion51 decks69 decks
66%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
72%inclusion50 decks69 decks
66%synergy
Clever Concealment
72%inclusion50 decks69 decks
64%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
72%inclusion50 decks69 decks
65%synergy
Dispatch
70%inclusion48 decks69 decks
63%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
68%inclusion47 decks69 decks
59%synergy
Vandalblast
67%inclusion46 decks69 decks
57%synergy
Rampant Growth
67%inclusion46 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Professor Hojo
65%inclusion45 decks69 decks
57%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
59%inclusion41 decks69 decks
52%synergy
Bastion Protector
57%inclusion39 decks69 decks
53%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
57%inclusion39 decks69 decks
50%synergy
Zack Fair
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
49%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
49%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
43%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
42%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
42%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
36%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
40%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
34%synergy
Helitrooper
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
35%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
34%synergy
Bronze Guardian
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
32%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Barret Wallace
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Weapons Vendor
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Armory Automaton
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Freya Crescent
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Birds of Paradise
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-10%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Cloud's Limit Break
62%inclusion43 decks69 decks
57%synergy
Chaos Warp
59%inclusion41 decks69 decks
40%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
-10%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
-21%synergy
Inventory Management
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Heroic Intervention
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
-19%synergy
Boros Charm
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Magic
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-17%synergy
Beast Within
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-24%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-13%synergy
Judgment Bolt
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Unfinished Business
65%inclusion45 decks69 decks
62%synergy
Austere Command
61%inclusion42 decks69 decks
46%synergy
Nature's Lore
61%inclusion42 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
58%inclusion40 decks69 decks
53%synergy
Decimate
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
30%synergy
Open the Armory
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
30%synergy
Harmonize
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Farseek
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
-27%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Suplex
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-22%synergy
Three Visits
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-21%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Single Combat
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Light Up the Stage
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Commune with Beavers
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hero's Blade
65%inclusion45 decks69 decks
61%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
62%inclusion43 decks69 decks
57%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
52%inclusion36 decks69 decks
46%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
48%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
43%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
39%synergy
Buster Sword
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
35%synergy
Mask of Memory
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
40%synergy
Ultima Weapon
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Genji Glove
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
30%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Helm of the Host
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Skullclamp
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Explorer's Scope
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Basilisk Collar
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Samurai's Katana
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Nettlecyst
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Worldslayer
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Embercleave
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Axe
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Argentum Armor
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Sunforger
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
The Wind Crystal
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Robe of Stars
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Thran Power Suit
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
29%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
28%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Aggravated Assault
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
15%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Windcrag Siege
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Fighter Class
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Strong Back
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Annie Joins Up
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-14%synergy
Furious Rise
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-18%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Scavenger Grounds
58%inclusion40 decks69 decks
48%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
52%inclusion36 decks69 decks
47%synergy
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Axgard Armory
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion69 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion64 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Summoning Materia
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
50%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion68 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion67 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion66 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion65 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Rootbound Crag
87%inclusion60 decks69 decks
49%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
87%inclusion60 decks69 decks
44%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
86%inclusion59 decks69 decks
47%synergy
Jungle Shrine
86%inclusion59 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
84%inclusion58 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Canopy Vista
84%inclusion58 decks69 decks
35%synergy
Path of Ancestry
83%inclusion57 decks69 decks
48%synergy
Cinder Glade
83%inclusion57 decks69 decks
33%synergy
Game Trail
80%inclusion55 decks69 decks
60%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
78%inclusion54 decks69 decks
62%synergy
Rugged Prairie
78%inclusion54 decks69 decks
68%synergy
Fortified Village
77%inclusion53 decks69 decks
56%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
77%inclusion53 decks69 decks
69%synergy
Battlefield Forge
72%inclusion50 decks69 decks
49%synergy
Spire of Industry
70%inclusion48 decks69 decks
64%synergy
Brushland
70%inclusion48 decks69 decks
48%synergy
Evolving Wilds
62%inclusion43 decks69 decks
32%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
61%inclusion42 decks69 decks
45%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
59%inclusion41 decks69 decks
51%synergy
Radiant Grove
57%inclusion39 decks69 decks
51%synergy
Mossfire Valley
57%inclusion39 decks69 decks
43%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
50%synergy
Sacred Peaks
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
50%synergy
Ash Barrens
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
45%synergy
Stomping Ground
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
-28%synergy
Crossroads Village
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-30%synergy
Temple of Triumph
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Plenty
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Capital City
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Garrison
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Demolition Field
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Starting Town
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-1%synergy