Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Optimized Voltron

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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Petrified Hamlet
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Studious First-Year
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
1.9%inclusion1 decks52 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion116 decks118 decks
89%synergy
Colossus Hammer
92%inclusion108 decks118 decks
85%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
88%inclusion104 decks118 decks
83%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
85%inclusion100 decks118 decks
81%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
84%inclusion96 decks114 decks
77%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
81%inclusion95 decks118 decks
76%synergy
Forge Anew
81%inclusion95 decks118 decks
76%synergy
Buster Sword
83%inclusion94 decks113 decks
75%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
76%inclusion90 decks118 decks
68%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
73%inclusion86 decks118 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
74%inclusion84 decks114 decks
64%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
69%inclusion81 decks118 decks
65%synergy
Heroic Intervention
68%inclusion80 decks118 decks
29%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
68%inclusion80 decks118 decks
64%synergy
Sword of the Animist
67%inclusion79 decks118 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion78 decks118 decks
9%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
64%inclusion75 decks118 decks
59%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
63%inclusion72 decks114 decks
53%synergy
Open the Armory
63%inclusion74 decks118 decks
58%synergy
Shadowspear
61%inclusion72 decks118 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
64%inclusion75 decks118 decks
51%synergy
Teferi's Protection
58%inclusion69 decks118 decks
42%synergy
Smothering Tithe
45%inclusion53 decks118 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Tomb
37%inclusion44 decks118 decks
31%synergy
Worldly Tutor
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Jeska's Will
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
60%inclusion71 decks118 decks
37%synergy
Esper Sentinel
55%inclusion65 decks118 decks
43%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
53%inclusion60 decks114 decks
44%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
52%inclusion61 decks118 decks
30%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
51%inclusion60 decks118 decks
46%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
48%inclusion57 decks118 decks
45%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
45%inclusion53 decks118 decks
40%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
42%inclusion49 decks118 decks
40%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
42%inclusion49 decks118 decks
38%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
41%inclusion47 decks114 decks
37%synergy
Delighted Halfling
41%inclusion48 decks118 decks
31%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
40%inclusion47 decks118 decks
38%synergy
Professor Hojo
39%inclusion45 decks114 decks
32%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
39%inclusion44 decks114 decks
30%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
31%inclusion37 decks118 decks
29%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
29%inclusion34 decks118 decks
26%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
27%inclusion31 decks114 decks
23%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
25%inclusion30 decks118 decks
18%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
25%inclusion30 decks118 decks
20%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
20%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
18%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Bastion Protector
22%inclusion26 decks118 decks
18%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
22%inclusion26 decks118 decks
21%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
20%inclusion24 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
18%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Zack Fair
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Amy Rose
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Bloom Tender
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Mother of Runes
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Freya Crescent
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
-2%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Helitrooper
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
58%inclusion69 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
49%inclusion58 decks118 decks
36%synergy
Clever Concealment
45%inclusion53 decks118 decks
36%synergy
Inventory Management
40%inclusion47 decks118 decks
36%synergy
Dispatch
35%inclusion41 decks118 decks
28%synergy
Boros Charm
34%inclusion40 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
31%inclusion37 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
29%inclusion33 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion30 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
-12%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Eladamri's Call
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Beast Within
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
-19%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Bolt Bend
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Palm
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Final Showdown
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Wear // Tear
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Great Train Heist
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
59%inclusion70 decks118 decks
21%synergy
Cultivate
40%inclusion47 decks118 decks
-9%synergy
Farseek
38%inclusion45 decks118 decks
-9%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion37 decks118 decks
22%synergy
Three Visits
30%inclusion35 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
-14%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion26 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Unfinished Business
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
-19%synergy
Full Throttle
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Seize the Day
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Harmonize
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-4%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
53%inclusion62 decks118 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion62 decks118 decks
27%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
50%inclusion59 decks118 decks
47%synergy
Helm of the Host
47%inclusion55 decks118 decks
43%synergy
Champion's Helm
47%inclusion55 decks118 decks
40%synergy
Genji Glove
46%inclusion52 decks112 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
42%inclusion50 decks118 decks
41%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
42%inclusion49 decks118 decks
37%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
38%inclusion45 decks118 decks
35%synergy
Mithril Coat
36%inclusion43 decks118 decks
32%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
35%inclusion40 decks114 decks
28%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
32%inclusion38 decks118 decks
30%synergy
Sunforger
31%inclusion36 decks118 decks
29%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
30%inclusion35 decks118 decks
25%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Embercleave
27%inclusion32 decks118 decks
25%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
26%inclusion31 decks118 decks
25%synergy
Darksteel Plate
26%inclusion31 decks118 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Plate
26%inclusion31 decks118 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
25%inclusion30 decks118 decks
24%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
18%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Ultima Weapon
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Hero's Blade
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Basilisk Collar
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Nettlecyst
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Memory
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
-3%synergy
Power Fist
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Argentum Armor
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
58%inclusion68 decks118 decks
53%synergy
Fighter Class
34%inclusion40 decks118 decks
32%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Annie Joins Up
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
-3%synergy
Super State
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Strong Back
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
-23%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Bear Umbra
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
47%inclusion56 decks118 decks
21%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
32%inclusion38 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
29%inclusion34 decks118 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion33 decks118 decks
23%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Inventors' Fair
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
21%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion117 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion106 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Summoning Materia
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
12%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion116 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion116 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion115 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion115 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Foundry
81%inclusion96 decks118 decks
41%synergy
Stomping Ground
77%inclusion91 decks118 decks
34%synergy
Temple Garden
71%inclusion84 decks118 decks
29%synergy
Windswept Heath
67%inclusion79 decks118 decks
36%synergy
Arid Mesa
60%inclusion71 decks118 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion70 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
58%inclusion69 decks118 decks
28%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
57%inclusion67 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
53%inclusion63 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
53%inclusion62 decks118 decks
29%synergy
Rootbound Crag
52%inclusion61 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Spire Garden
50%inclusion59 decks118 decks
23%synergy
Spire of Industry
50%inclusion59 decks118 decks
45%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
50%inclusion59 decks118 decks
22%synergy
Spectator Seating
49%inclusion58 decks118 decks
24%synergy
Brushland
48%inclusion57 decks118 decks
27%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
47%inclusion55 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Jungle Shrine
42%inclusion49 decks118 decks
-13%synergy
Canopy Vista
41%inclusion48 decks118 decks
-9%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
37%inclusion44 decks118 decks
30%synergy
Rugged Prairie
36%inclusion43 decks118 decks
26%synergy
Path of Ancestry
36%inclusion43 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Cinder Glade
36%inclusion42 decks118 decks
-14%synergy
Fortified Village
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
22%inclusion26 decks118 decks
20%synergy
Savannah
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Taiga
20%inclusion24 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Hushwood Verge
20%inclusion24 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Thornspire Verge
20%inclusion24 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Game Trail
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Plateau
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Starting Town
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Sundown Pass
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Karplusan Forest
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Mossfire Valley
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Lush Portico
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
-3%synergy
Radiant Grove
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Rockfall Vale
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
-11%synergy