Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Optimized 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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Petrified Hamlet
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
2.7%inclusion2 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
2.5%inclusion1 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Studious First-Year
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Saved by the Shell
1.5%inclusion1 decks65 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
97%inclusion154 decks159 decks
88%synergy
Buster Sword
92%inclusion139 decks151 decks
84%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
89%inclusion136 decks152 decks
82%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
86%inclusion137 decks159 decks
81%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
83%inclusion132 decks159 decks
79%synergy
Colossus Hammer
86%inclusion136 decks159 decks
79%synergy
Forge Anew
81%inclusion129 decks159 decks
76%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
75%inclusion120 decks159 decks
71%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
78%inclusion119 decks153 decks
68%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
73%inclusion116 decks159 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
73%inclusion116 decks159 decks
65%synergy
Heroic Intervention
71%inclusion113 decks159 decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion112 decks159 decks
13%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
68%inclusion104 decks152 decks
59%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
68%inclusion108 decks159 decks
64%synergy
Sword of the Animist
67%inclusion107 decks159 decks
59%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
67%inclusion106 decks159 decks
63%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
65%inclusion104 decks159 decks
61%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
62%inclusion94 decks152 decks
54%synergy
Shadowspear
60%inclusion95 decks159 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
60%inclusion95 decks159 decks
47%synergy
Teferi's Protection
54%inclusion86 decks159 decks
38%synergy
Smothering Tithe
43%inclusion69 decks159 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
35%inclusion56 decks159 decks
29%synergy
Worldly Tutor
20%inclusion32 decks159 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion28 decks159 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Jeska's Will
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
55%inclusion87 decks159 decks
33%synergy
Birds of Paradise
53%inclusion85 decks159 decks
30%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
52%inclusion83 decks159 decks
49%synergy
Esper Sentinel
51%inclusion81 decks159 decks
38%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
51%inclusion81 decks159 decks
46%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
50%inclusion79 decks159 decks
45%synergy
Professor Hojo
49%inclusion75 decks152 decks
42%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
45%inclusion69 decks152 decks
37%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
45%inclusion71 decks159 decks
41%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
43%inclusion66 decks152 decks
39%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
42%inclusion66 decks159 decks
40%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
37%inclusion56 decks152 decks
33%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
36%inclusion57 decks159 decks
34%synergy
Delighted Halfling
36%inclusion57 decks159 decks
26%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
34%inclusion54 decks159 decks
32%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
33%inclusion52 decks159 decks
30%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
29%inclusion44 decks152 decks
26%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
27%inclusion43 decks159 decks
24%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
26%inclusion40 decks152 decks
20%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
26%inclusion39 decks152 decks
20%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
25%inclusion40 decks159 decks
20%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
25%inclusion39 decks159 decks
23%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
24%inclusion36 decks152 decks
19%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
23%inclusion35 decks152 decks
16%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
21%inclusion33 decks159 decks
13%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
21%inclusion33 decks159 decks
19%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
21%inclusion31 decks151 decks
18%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion32 decks159 decks
16%synergy
Zack Fair
20%inclusion30 decks152 decks
14%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
19%inclusion31 decks159 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion29 decks159 decks
13%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
18%inclusion29 decks159 decks
15%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
16%inclusion25 decks159 decks
15%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
15%inclusion24 decks159 decks
12%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
14%inclusion23 decks159 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Amy Rose
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
12%inclusion19 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
11%inclusion17 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Bloom Tender
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Helitrooper
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
-3%synergy
Lion Sash
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Freya Crescent
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
55%inclusion87 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
48%inclusion77 decks159 decks
40%synergy
Deflecting Swat
43%inclusion69 decks159 decks
31%synergy
Boros Charm
38%inclusion60 decks159 decks
13%synergy
Inventory Management
37%inclusion59 decks159 decks
33%synergy
Dispatch
34%inclusion54 decks159 decks
28%synergy
Akroma's Will
28%inclusion44 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
26%inclusion40 decks152 decks
19%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion36 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion35 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion32 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
19%inclusion29 decks152 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion23 decks159 decks
-12%synergy
Eladamri's Call
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Silence
12%inclusion19 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion19 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
11%inclusion16 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Beast Within
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
-21%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.0%inclusion9 decks151 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
58%inclusion93 decks159 decks
54%synergy
Nature's Lore
58%inclusion93 decks159 decks
21%synergy
Farseek
36%inclusion57 decks159 decks
-12%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion52 decks159 decks
-16%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion50 decks159 decks
22%synergy
Three Visits
30%inclusion47 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion39 decks159 decks
-14%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion29 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
17%inclusion27 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
16%inclusion25 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Unfinished Business
15%inclusion24 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion23 decks159 decks
-10%synergy
Full Throttle
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
9.3%inclusion14 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Gamble
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
-22%synergy
Harmonize
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
51%inclusion81 decks159 decks
48%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion77 decks159 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
47%inclusion74 decks159 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion74 decks159 decks
21%synergy
Helm of the Host
45%inclusion72 decks159 decks
42%synergy
Genji Glove
44%inclusion66 decks150 decks
39%synergy
Champion's Helm
40%inclusion63 decks159 decks
33%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
39%inclusion60 decks152 decks
32%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
39%inclusion62 decks159 decks
36%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
38%inclusion61 decks159 decks
34%synergy
Mithril Coat
36%inclusion57 decks159 decks
32%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
35%inclusion56 decks159 decks
33%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
32%inclusion49 decks151 decks
30%synergy
Sunforger
31%inclusion49 decks159 decks
29%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
29%inclusion46 decks159 decks
24%synergy
Commander's Plate
29%inclusion46 decks159 decks
28%synergy
Embercleave
27%inclusion43 decks159 decks
25%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
26%inclusion39 decks152 decks
20%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
25%inclusion40 decks159 decks
23%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
25%inclusion39 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
25%inclusion39 decks159 decks
23%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
23%inclusion37 decks159 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Plate
23%inclusion37 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion37 decks159 decks
21%synergy
Ultima Weapon
22%inclusion33 decks152 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
21%inclusion34 decks159 decks
20%synergy
Nettlecyst
21%inclusion33 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
18%inclusion28 decks159 decks
16%synergy
Hero's Blade
18%inclusion28 decks159 decks
14%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion27 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
17%inclusion27 decks159 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
16%inclusion25 decks159 decks
15%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
15%inclusion24 decks159 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion24 decks159 decks
14%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion22 decks159 decks
13%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
12%inclusion19 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Power Fist
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Memory
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion15 decks157 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Argentum Armor
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
53%inclusion85 decks159 decks
48%synergy
Fighter Class
39%inclusion62 decks159 decks
37%synergy
Annie Joins Up
19%inclusion30 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
14%inclusion23 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Super State
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Strong Back
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
-23%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
47%inclusion75 decks159 decks
21%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion52 decks159 decks
17%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
31%inclusion50 decks159 decks
26%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion46 decks159 decks
24%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
25%inclusion39 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
24%inclusion37 decks152 decks
22%synergy
Inventors' Fair
23%inclusion37 decks159 decks
21%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
23%inclusion36 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion30 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Buried Ruin
16%inclusion25 decks159 decks
12%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
15%inclusion24 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion24 decks159 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion24 decks159 decks
-4%synergy
Axgard Armory
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion157 decks159 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion148 decks159 decks
18%synergy
The Aetherspark
19%inclusion31 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
18%inclusion29 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion27 decks159 decks
15%synergy
Summoning Materia
16%inclusion25 decks152 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion156 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion155 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion153 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion152 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
81%inclusion129 decks159 decks
41%synergy
Stomping Ground
79%inclusion126 decks159 decks
36%synergy
Temple Garden
70%inclusion112 decks159 decks
28%synergy
Windswept Heath
65%inclusion103 decks159 decks
33%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
61%inclusion97 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion95 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
60%inclusion95 decks159 decks
30%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
57%inclusion91 decks159 decks
19%synergy
Arid Mesa
57%inclusion91 decks159 decks
30%synergy
Battlefield Forge
53%inclusion84 decks159 decks
30%synergy
Rootbound Crag
53%inclusion84 decks159 decks
14%synergy
Spire of Industry
52%inclusion83 decks159 decks
47%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
52%inclusion82 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
49%inclusion78 decks159 decks
21%synergy
Spire Garden
48%inclusion76 decks159 decks
21%synergy
Brushland
48%inclusion76 decks159 decks
26%synergy
Spectator Seating
47%inclusion74 decks159 decks
21%synergy
Jungle Shrine
41%inclusion65 decks159 decks
-14%synergy
Canopy Vista
40%inclusion63 decks159 decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion61 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
37%inclusion59 decks159 decks
29%synergy
Rugged Prairie
36%inclusion58 decks159 decks
26%synergy
Cinder Glade
35%inclusion56 decks159 decks
-14%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
25%inclusion40 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
23%inclusion36 decks159 decks
16%synergy
Fortified Village
22%inclusion35 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
21%inclusion34 decks159 decks
19%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion34 decks159 decks
15%synergy
Hushwood Verge
21%inclusion33 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Thornspire Verge
21%inclusion33 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Taiga
20%inclusion32 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Plateau
19%inclusion31 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Starting Town
19%inclusion29 decks152 decks
17%synergy
Savannah
19%inclusion30 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Game Trail
18%inclusion28 decks159 decks
-2%synergy
Sundown Pass
18%inclusion28 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion28 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
16%inclusion26 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion25 decks159 decks
-15%synergy
Karplusan Forest
16%inclusion25 decks159 decks
-2%synergy
Lush Portico
16%inclusion25 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion24 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Mossfire Valley
14%inclusion23 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
14%inclusion23 decks159 decks
-7%synergy
Elegant Parlor
14%inclusion23 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Rockfall Vale
14%inclusion22 decks159 decks
-10%synergy