Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

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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Hard-Won Jitte
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
2.5%inclusion3 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Studious First-Year
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
1.7%inclusion2 decks119 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
97%inclusion299 decks308 decks
88%synergy
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion291 decks308 decks
88%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
93%inclusion285 decks308 decks
86%synergy
Champion's Helm
90%inclusion278 decks308 decks
84%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
93%inclusion284 decks306 decks
83%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
93%inclusion284 decks306 decks
83%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
89%inclusion273 decks306 decks
82%synergy
Hero's Blade
85%inclusion262 decks308 decks
81%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
89%inclusion273 decks306 decks
81%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
86%inclusion265 decks308 decks
80%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
88%inclusion270 decks308 decks
39%synergy
Sword of the Animist
87%inclusion268 decks308 decks
79%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
86%inclusion263 decks306 decks
77%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
85%inclusion259 decks306 decks
78%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
84%inclusion258 decks306 decks
77%synergy
Rampant Growth
84%inclusion259 decks308 decks
46%synergy
Dispatch
84%inclusion258 decks308 decks
77%synergy
Vandalblast
84%inclusion258 decks308 decks
75%synergy
Lightning Greaves
83%inclusion256 decks308 decks
57%synergy
Professor Hojo
83%inclusion254 decks306 decks
75%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
6.5%inclusion20 decks308 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Barret, Avalanche Leader
76%inclusion233 decks306 decks
70%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
74%inclusion226 decks306 decks
67%synergy
Zack Fair
74%inclusion226 decks306 decks
68%synergy
Bastion Protector
71%inclusion218 decks308 decks
67%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
69%inclusion213 decks308 decks
61%synergy
Helitrooper
68%inclusion209 decks306 decks
64%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
65%inclusion199 decks306 decks
60%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
57%inclusion175 decks306 decks
53%synergy
Bronze Guardian
54%inclusion166 decks308 decks
51%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
48%inclusion147 decks306 decks
45%synergy
Armory Automaton
44%inclusion134 decks308 decks
42%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
43%inclusion133 decks308 decks
38%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
39%inclusion120 decks308 decks
36%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
39%inclusion118 decks306 decks
35%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
36%inclusion110 decks306 decks
29%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
36%inclusion110 decks306 decks
32%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
35%inclusion108 decks308 decks
27%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
30%inclusion93 decks306 decks
28%synergy
Barret Wallace
30%inclusion93 decks306 decks
28%synergy
Weapons Vendor
26%inclusion78 decks303 decks
24%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
25%inclusion77 decks306 decks
24%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
25%inclusion76 decks308 decks
23%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
24%inclusion73 decks308 decks
20%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
23%inclusion70 decks308 decks
20%synergy
Freya Crescent
22%inclusion66 decks306 decks
20%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
21%inclusion63 decks306 decks
16%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
18%inclusion55 decks302 decks
16%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
18%inclusion55 decks306 decks
17%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
18%inclusion55 decks308 decks
-4%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
17%inclusion52 decks306 decks
16%synergy
Summon: Kujata
16%inclusion49 decks306 decks
14%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
15%inclusion46 decks304 decks
14%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
13%inclusion40 decks308 decks
10%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
12%inclusion36 decks308 decks
10%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
11%inclusion32 decks302 decks
10%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
9.4%inclusion29 decks308 decks
6%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
9.1%inclusion28 decks308 decks
6%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
8.8%inclusion27 decks308 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.1%inclusion25 decks308 decks
7%synergy
Amy Rose
7.9%inclusion22 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
7.5%inclusion23 decks306 decks
5%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
7.1%inclusion22 decks308 decks
5%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
6.8%inclusion21 decks308 decks
6%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
5.8%inclusion18 decks308 decks
3%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
5.8%inclusion18 decks308 decks
4%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
5.6%inclusion17 decks306 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Clever Concealment
81%inclusion249 decks308 decks
72%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
76%inclusion234 decks306 decks
71%synergy
Chaos Warp
72%inclusion222 decks308 decks
53%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
66%inclusion201 decks306 decks
61%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
28%inclusion85 decks308 decks
-30%synergy
Path to Exile
22%inclusion69 decks308 decks
-32%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion65 decks308 decks
12%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
19%inclusion56 decks302 decks
17%synergy
Heroic Intervention
12%inclusion37 decks308 decks
-27%synergy
Boros Charm
12%inclusion37 decks308 decks
-12%synergy
Inventory Management
12%inclusion36 decks308 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
12%inclusion35 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
9.4%inclusion29 decks308 decks
-17%synergy
Beast Within
7.5%inclusion23 decks308 decks
-23%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.8%inclusion18 decks308 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
79%inclusion243 decks308 decks
41%synergy
Unfinished Business
76%inclusion234 decks308 decks
72%synergy
Austere Command
75%inclusion230 decks308 decks
60%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
73%inclusion225 decks308 decks
68%synergy
Decimate
48%inclusion147 decks308 decks
40%synergy
Harmonize
44%inclusion134 decks308 decks
34%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
39%inclusion120 decks306 decks
37%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
33%inclusion102 decks308 decks
31%synergy
Open the Armory
22%inclusion68 decks308 decks
17%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
17%inclusion53 decks306 decks
16%synergy
Farseek
17%inclusion51 decks308 decks
-31%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
10%inclusion32 decks308 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
7.1%inclusion22 decks308 decks
-18%synergy
Reach the Horizon
5.9%inclusion18 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
82%inclusion252 decks308 decks
77%synergy
Darksteel Plate
80%inclusion245 decks308 decks
75%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
78%inclusion238 decks306 decks
72%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
70%inclusion215 decks308 decks
67%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
58%inclusion179 decks308 decks
54%synergy
Mask of Memory
52%inclusion160 decks308 decks
50%synergy
Genji Glove
41%inclusion124 decks302 decks
36%synergy
Ultima Weapon
36%inclusion109 decks306 decks
33%synergy
Skullclamp
34%inclusion106 decks308 decks
19%synergy
Buster Sword
34%inclusion104 decks306 decks
26%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
33%inclusion101 decks308 decks
28%synergy
Explorer's Scope
33%inclusion101 decks308 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion84 decks308 decks
0%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
23%inclusion69 decks306 decks
21%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
18%inclusion55 decks303 decks
15%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
18%inclusion55 decks308 decks
16%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
17%inclusion53 decks308 decks
14%synergy
Samurai's Katana
17%inclusion52 decks306 decks
16%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
16%inclusion48 decks307 decks
14%synergy
Nettlecyst
15%inclusion45 decks308 decks
12%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
15%inclusion45 decks308 decks
13%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
12%inclusion37 decks306 decks
11%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
11%inclusion35 decks308 decks
7%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion32 decks308 decks
9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
10%inclusion30 decks308 decks
4%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
9.5%inclusion29 decks306 decks
9%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
9.1%inclusion28 decks308 decks
8%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
8.4%inclusion26 decks308 decks
5%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Argentum Armor
7.5%inclusion23 decks308 decks
7%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
6.5%inclusion20 decks308 decks
4%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
6.2%inclusion19 decks308 decks
5%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
6.2%inclusion19 decks308 decks
4%synergy
Sunforger
6.2%inclusion19 decks308 decks
5%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
5.5%inclusion17 decks308 decks
5%synergy
Fireshrieker
5.5%inclusion17 decks308 decks
4%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.5%inclusion17 decks308 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
5.5%inclusion17 decks308 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur II
5.3%inclusion16 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Warrior's Sword
5.2%inclusion16 decks306 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.2%inclusion16 decks308 decks
4%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
5.2%inclusion16 decks308 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
39%inclusion119 decks306 decks
37%synergy
Forge Anew
31%inclusion94 decks308 decks
26%synergy
Furious Rise
17%inclusion52 decks308 decks
16%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
6.8%inclusion21 decks308 decks
2%synergy
Fighter Class
6.5%inclusion20 decks308 decks
4%synergy
Annie Joins Up
6.2%inclusion19 decks308 decks
-13%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
84%inclusion260 decks308 decks
79%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
71%inclusion220 decks308 decks
61%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
70%inclusion217 decks308 decks
66%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion64 decks308 decks
-6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion38 decks306 decks
10%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
5.5%inclusion17 decks308 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion299 decks308 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion297 decks308 decks
22%synergy
Summoning Materia
79%inclusion243 decks306 decks
74%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
6.5%inclusion20 decks308 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.8%inclusion18 decks308 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion308 decks308 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion305 decks308 decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion305 decks308 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
99%inclusion304 decks308 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
95%inclusion293 decks308 decks
52%synergy
Jungle Shrine
94%inclusion289 decks308 decks
39%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
94%inclusion288 decks308 decks
55%synergy
Canopy Vista
93%inclusion287 decks308 decks
44%synergy
Rootbound Crag
93%inclusion286 decks308 decks
55%synergy
Exotic Orchard
92%inclusion282 decks308 decks
38%synergy
Cinder Glade
91%inclusion280 decks308 decks
42%synergy
Rugged Prairie
89%inclusion275 decks308 decks
79%synergy
Battlefield Forge
89%inclusion273 decks308 decks
65%synergy
Fortified Village
88%inclusion270 decks308 decks
66%synergy
Brushland
88%inclusion270 decks308 decks
66%synergy
Path of Ancestry
88%inclusion270 decks308 decks
53%synergy
Spire of Industry
87%inclusion267 decks308 decks
81%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
86%inclusion266 decks308 decks
79%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
86%inclusion265 decks308 decks
70%synergy
Game Trail
84%inclusion259 decks308 decks
64%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
82%inclusion252 decks308 decks
73%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
81%inclusion249 decks308 decks
65%synergy
Mossfire Valley
80%inclusion247 decks308 decks
66%synergy
Evolving Wilds
74%inclusion229 decks308 decks
44%synergy
Radiant Grove
73%inclusion226 decks308 decks
68%synergy
Sacred Peaks
70%inclusion217 decks308 decks
65%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
69%inclusion211 decks308 decks
63%synergy
Ash Barrens
55%inclusion170 decks308 decks
49%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
8.9%inclusion27 decks302 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.8%inclusion18 decks308 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
5.5%inclusion17 decks308 decks
-34%synergy
Karplusan Forest
5.5%inclusion17 decks308 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Plenty
5.2%inclusion16 decks308 decks
-7%synergy