Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Upgraded 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
Improvised Arsenal
4.6%inclusion4 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
4.4%inclusion3 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Excava, the Risen Past
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Raphael, the Muscle
0.8%inclusion1 decks130 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion179 decks182 decks
89%synergy
Colossus Hammer
87%inclusion159 decks182 decks
80%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
83%inclusion151 decks182 decks
77%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
83%inclusion147 decks178 decks
75%synergy
Buster Sword
80%inclusion142 decks177 decks
72%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
77%inclusion137 decks178 decks
67%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
74%inclusion134 decks182 decks
66%synergy
Forge Anew
69%inclusion126 decks182 decks
64%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
73%inclusion131 decks179 decks
64%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
72%inclusion128 decks178 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Sword of the Animist
71%inclusion129 decks182 decks
63%synergy
Nature's Lore
64%inclusion116 decks182 decks
26%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion116 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
62%inclusion112 decks182 decks
57%synergy
Champion's Helm
60%inclusion109 decks182 decks
53%synergy
Professor Hojo
60%inclusion106 decks178 decks
52%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
59%inclusion105 decks178 decks
52%synergy
Heroic Intervention
58%inclusion105 decks182 decks
18%synergy
Clever Concealment
58%inclusion105 decks182 decks
49%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
56%inclusion102 decks182 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
35%inclusion63 decks182 decks
22%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion52 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Smothering Tithe
18%inclusion33 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Stoneforge Mystic
55%inclusion100 decks182 decks
51%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
54%inclusion97 decks178 decks
46%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
47%inclusion86 decks182 decks
42%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
42%inclusion76 decks182 decks
37%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
41%inclusion75 decks182 decks
38%synergy
Birds of Paradise
41%inclusion74 decks182 decks
17%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
40%inclusion72 decks178 decks
37%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
39%inclusion70 decks178 decks
35%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
39%inclusion70 decks178 decks
32%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
39%inclusion69 decks178 decks
32%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
38%inclusion70 decks182 decks
31%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
38%inclusion70 decks182 decks
35%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
37%inclusion66 decks178 decks
31%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
37%inclusion67 decks182 decks
15%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
36%inclusion64 decks178 decks
33%synergy
Zack Fair
35%inclusion62 decks178 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
34%inclusion62 decks182 decks
21%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
32%inclusion59 decks182 decks
31%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
32%inclusion57 decks178 decks
27%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
30%inclusion55 decks182 decks
27%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
27%inclusion48 decks177 decks
25%synergy
Bastion Protector
26%inclusion48 decks182 decks
22%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
26%inclusion47 decks182 decks
24%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
25%inclusion45 decks182 decks
23%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
24%inclusion44 decks182 decks
22%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
23%inclusion41 decks178 decks
19%synergy
Delighted Halfling
23%inclusion41 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Helitrooper
21%inclusion38 decks178 decks
17%synergy
Amy Rose
20%inclusion35 decks173 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
20%inclusion36 decks182 decks
18%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
19%inclusion34 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Bronze Guardian
18%inclusion32 decks182 decks
15%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
15%inclusion28 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
15%inclusion28 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Lion Sash
13%inclusion24 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
13%inclusion23 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
12%inclusion22 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
12%inclusion22 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Freya Crescent
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Armory Automaton
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
11%inclusion19 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Barret Wallace
10%inclusion17 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
8.5%inclusion15 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
48%inclusion88 decks182 decks
-6%synergy
Dispatch
45%inclusion82 decks182 decks
39%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
38%inclusion68 decks178 decks
31%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion65 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Inventory Management
35%inclusion64 decks182 decks
31%synergy
Boros Charm
32%inclusion58 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
31%inclusion56 decks178 decks
26%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
23%inclusion41 decks178 decks
18%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion36 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion29 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion24 decks182 decks
-18%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion22 decks182 decks
-8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
-2%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
-17%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
-3%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
54%inclusion99 decks182 decks
51%synergy
Vandalblast
50%inclusion91 decks182 decks
41%synergy
Cultivate
49%inclusion90 decks182 decks
0%synergy
Open the Armory
44%inclusion80 decks182 decks
39%synergy
Austere Command
41%inclusion74 decks182 decks
26%synergy
Rampant Growth
39%inclusion71 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Farseek
38%inclusion70 decks182 decks
-9%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
34%inclusion62 decks182 decks
29%synergy
Unfinished Business
27%inclusion50 decks182 decks
24%synergy
Three Visits
24%inclusion43 decks182 decks
-4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion40 decks182 decks
-3%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
15%inclusion27 decks177 decks
13%synergy
Harmonize
14%inclusion26 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Decimate
13%inclusion23 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
7.9%inclusion14 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
-20%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
0%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
55%inclusion100 decks182 decks
51%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
54%inclusion98 decks182 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion97 decks182 decks
28%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
48%inclusion87 decks182 decks
43%synergy
Genji Glove
46%inclusion82 decks177 decks
41%synergy
Shadowspear
43%inclusion79 decks182 decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion79 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Plate
43%inclusion78 decks182 decks
38%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
42%inclusion77 decks182 decks
39%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
40%inclusion73 decks182 decks
34%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
39%inclusion71 decks182 decks
34%synergy
Hero's Blade
37%inclusion68 decks182 decks
34%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
37%inclusion65 decks178 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
36%inclusion65 decks182 decks
34%synergy
Mithril Coat
34%inclusion62 decks182 decks
30%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
31%inclusion57 decks182 decks
29%synergy
Nettlecyst
29%inclusion52 decks182 decks
26%synergy
Embercleave
28%inclusion51 decks182 decks
26%synergy
Helm of the Host
28%inclusion51 decks182 decks
24%synergy
Basilisk Collar
27%inclusion50 decks182 decks
22%synergy
Ultima Weapon
26%inclusion47 decks178 decks
23%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
26%inclusion47 decks182 decks
24%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
24%inclusion43 decks177 decks
22%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
24%inclusion43 decks182 decks
22%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
24%inclusion43 decks182 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion42 decks182 decks
21%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
20%inclusion36 decks182 decks
17%synergy
Mask of Memory
19%inclusion34 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
18%inclusion33 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
18%inclusion32 decks180 decks
16%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
18%inclusion32 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
17%inclusion31 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
16%inclusion30 decks182 decks
15%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
15%inclusion28 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Sunforger
15%inclusion28 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Plate
15%inclusion27 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion26 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion26 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
13%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion25 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
14%inclusion25 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion24 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion23 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion23 decks182 decks
-3%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
12%inclusion22 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Samurai's Katana
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
11%synergy
Power Fist
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
11%inclusion19 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Argentum Armor
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
28%inclusion51 decks182 decks
26%synergy
Aggravated Assault
24%inclusion43 decks182 decks
19%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
14%inclusion25 decks182 decks
9%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Super State
12%inclusion20 decks173 decks
10%synergy
Annie Joins Up
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
-9%synergy
Strong Back
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion77 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
41%inclusion74 decks182 decks
35%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
29%inclusion53 decks182 decks
19%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
27%inclusion49 decks182 decks
22%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
25%inclusion46 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
20%inclusion36 decks178 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion28 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
15%inclusion28 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion27 decks182 decks
-3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion25 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion22 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
12%inclusion22 decks182 decks
-7%synergy
Buried Ruin
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Axgard Armory
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Den
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion180 decks182 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion175 decks182 decks
22%synergy
Summoning Materia
24%inclusion42 decks178 decks
18%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion23 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
13%inclusion23 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion181 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion181 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion181 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion178 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
76%inclusion138 decks182 decks
23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
72%inclusion131 decks182 decks
29%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
71%inclusion129 decks182 decks
32%synergy
Battlefield Forge
71%inclusion129 decks182 decks
48%synergy
Rootbound Crag
65%inclusion119 decks182 decks
27%synergy
Brushland
64%inclusion117 decks182 decks
43%synergy
Spire of Industry
63%inclusion115 decks182 decks
58%synergy
Stomping Ground
60%inclusion109 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Sacred Foundry
59%inclusion108 decks182 decks
19%synergy
Temple Garden
58%inclusion105 decks182 decks
15%synergy
Canopy Vista
56%inclusion102 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Cinder Glade
54%inclusion99 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
50%inclusion91 decks182 decks
39%synergy
Jungle Shrine
49%inclusion90 decks182 decks
-5%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
47%inclusion85 decks182 decks
39%synergy
Windswept Heath
45%inclusion82 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Wooded Foothills
45%inclusion81 decks182 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
44%inclusion80 decks182 decks
17%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
44%inclusion80 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
43%inclusion79 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
40%inclusion73 decks182 decks
24%synergy
Fortified Village
37%inclusion67 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Game Trail
35%inclusion64 decks182 decks
15%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
35%inclusion63 decks182 decks
19%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
35%inclusion63 decks182 decks
26%synergy
Mossfire Valley
34%inclusion61 decks182 decks
20%synergy
Spectator Seating
34%inclusion61 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
31%inclusion56 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Spire Garden
30%inclusion55 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion46 decks182 decks
-5%synergy
Hushwood Verge
23%inclusion41 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
22%inclusion40 decks182 decks
15%synergy
Karplusan Forest
22%inclusion40 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Peaks
22%inclusion40 decks182 decks
17%synergy
Thornspire Verge
21%inclusion39 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
21%inclusion38 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Radiant Grove
20%inclusion37 decks182 decks
15%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
19%inclusion35 decks182 decks
-3%synergy
Rockfall Vale
19%inclusion34 decks182 decks
-5%synergy
Sundown Pass
19%inclusion34 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion30 decks178 decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion30 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Lush Portico
15%inclusion28 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Savannah
15%inclusion27 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion27 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Taiga
14%inclusion26 decks182 decks
3%synergy