Cloud, Midgar Mercenary (Commander) - Artifacts

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Dana Roach
Feb 19, 2026
Archidekt Deckbuilding Contest Finalists - February 2026
Let's take a look at the three finalists for this month's Archidekt deckbuilding contest. Who made the coolest partner deck?
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6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Riverguard's Reflexes
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion117 decks123 decks
85%synergy
Buster Sword
82%inclusion99 decks121 decks
73%synergy
Forge Anew
79%inclusion97 decks123 decks
73%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
80%inclusion98 decks123 decks
70%synergy
Sword of the Animist
80%inclusion99 decks123 decks
62%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
69%inclusion85 decks123 decks
60%synergy
Genji Glove
66%inclusion78 decks118 decks
60%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
75%inclusion92 decks123 decks
60%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
63%inclusion78 decks123 decks
58%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
64%inclusion79 decks123 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion102 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
70%inclusion86 decks123 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion80 decks123 decks
-2%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
64%inclusion79 decks123 decks
57%synergy
Open the Armory
63%inclusion77 decks123 decks
50%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
61%inclusion75 decks123 decks
49%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
60%inclusion74 decks123 decks
55%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
60%inclusion74 decks123 decks
55%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
58%inclusion71 decks123 decks
49%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
55%inclusion68 decks123 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
54%inclusion66 decks123 decks
31%synergy
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion52 decks123 decks
15%synergy
Smothering Tithe
35%inclusion43 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
24%inclusion30 decks123 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion26 decks123 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion25 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
17%inclusion21 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
55%inclusion68 decks123 decks
51%synergy
Esper Sentinel
54%inclusion66 decks123 decks
20%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
48%inclusion59 decks123 decks
44%synergy
Grand Abolisher
44%inclusion54 decks123 decks
25%synergy
Mother of Runes
40%inclusion49 decks123 decks
19%synergy
Zack Fair
36%inclusion44 decks123 decks
31%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
34%inclusion42 decks123 decks
30%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
31%inclusion38 decks123 decks
27%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
28%inclusion34 decks122 decks
26%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
25%synergy
Foundry Inspector
26%inclusion32 decks123 decks
20%synergy
Weapons Vendor
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
24%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
25%inclusion31 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion29 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Giver of Runes
24%inclusion29 decks123 decks
14%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
23%inclusion28 decks123 decks
21%synergy
Bastion Protector
23%inclusion28 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Brass Squire
22%inclusion27 decks123 decks
20%synergy
Lion Sash
21%inclusion26 decks123 decks
15%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
20%inclusion25 decks123 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
19%inclusion23 decks123 decks
-4%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
17%inclusion21 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Voice of Victory
15%inclusion19 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Leonin Shikari
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
13%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Silent Arbiter
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
-5%synergy
Bronze Guardian
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Starnheim Courser
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Abunas
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
-2%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Helitrooper
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
10%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Solitude
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Tataru Taru
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Delivery Moogle
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
-18%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Auriok Steelshaper
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Armory Automaton
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
-3%synergy
Cathar Commando
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
51%inclusion63 decks123 decks
44%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
34%inclusion42 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Magic
33%inclusion39 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
31%inclusion38 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
29%inclusion36 decks123 decks
19%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
29%inclusion36 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion32 decks123 decks
-17%synergy
Dawn's Truce
25%inclusion31 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
24%inclusion29 decks123 decks
21%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
22%inclusion27 decks123 decks
20%synergy
Silence
19%inclusion23 decks123 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
17%inclusion21 decks123 decks
-2%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
17%inclusion21 decks123 decks
16%synergy
Reprieve
17%inclusion21 decks123 decks
-5%synergy
Ephemerate
15%inclusion19 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
0%synergy
Get Lost
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Cloudshift
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Final Showdown
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Slash of Light
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Mana Tithe
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
-15%synergy
Loran's Escape
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
0%synergy
Disenchant
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
-9%synergy
Protection Magic
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Battle Menu
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
35%inclusion43 decks123 decks
29%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
30%inclusion37 decks123 decks
17%synergy
Unfinished Business
23%inclusion28 decks123 decks
21%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
18%inclusion22 decks123 decks
15%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
-13%synergy
Wrath of God
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Divine Reckoning
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
10%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Day of Judgment
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Abandon
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Slash the Ranks
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
53%inclusion65 decks123 decks
43%synergy
Colossus Hammer
50%inclusion61 decks123 decks
44%synergy
Commander's Plate
50%inclusion61 decks123 decks
38%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
49%inclusion60 decks123 decks
46%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
46%inclusion56 decks123 decks
42%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
45%inclusion55 decks123 decks
40%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
40%inclusion49 decks123 decks
38%synergy
Mithril Coat
40%inclusion49 decks123 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
37%inclusion45 decks123 decks
33%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
36%inclusion44 decks123 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion44 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Memory
36%inclusion44 decks123 decks
28%synergy
Leyline Axe
35%inclusion43 decks123 decks
32%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
34%inclusion42 decks123 decks
32%synergy
Ultima Weapon
33%inclusion40 decks122 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
31%inclusion38 decks123 decks
28%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
30%inclusion37 decks123 decks
21%synergy
Robe of Stars
29%inclusion36 decks123 decks
25%synergy
Argentum Armor
28%inclusion35 decks123 decks
25%synergy
Blade of Selves
28%inclusion34 decks123 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
28%inclusion34 decks123 decks
26%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
27%inclusion33 decks123 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
26%inclusion32 decks123 decks
24%synergy
Lost Jitte
26%inclusion32 decks123 decks
25%synergy
Pearl Medallion
24%inclusion30 decks123 decks
-35%synergy
Basilisk Collar
24%inclusion30 decks123 decks
17%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
24%inclusion30 decks123 decks
22%synergy
Helm of the Host
24%inclusion29 decks123 decks
19%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
22%inclusion27 decks123 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
22%inclusion27 decks123 decks
20%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
22%inclusion27 decks123 decks
15%synergy
Thran Power Suit
21%inclusion26 decks123 decks
16%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
21%inclusion26 decks123 decks
18%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
20%inclusion24 decks123 decks
18%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion24 decks123 decks
16%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion22 decks123 decks
15%synergy
Celestial Armor
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
15%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
15%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
15%inclusion19 decks123 decks
15%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
15%inclusion19 decks123 decks
13%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
13%synergy
The Wind Crystal
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
-8%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
-11%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
43%inclusion53 decks123 decks
34%synergy
Land Tax
28%inclusion34 decks123 decks
-4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
24%inclusion30 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
20%inclusion25 decks123 decks
0%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
15%inclusion19 decks123 decks
1%synergy
With Great Power...
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
1%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
-2%synergy
Super State
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
-8%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Idolized
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
0%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
58%inclusion71 decks123 decks
31%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
47%inclusion58 decks123 decks
38%synergy
Inventors' Fair
45%inclusion55 decks123 decks
38%synergy
Buried Ruin
44%inclusion54 decks123 decks
34%synergy
Monumental Henge
41%inclusion51 decks123 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
40%inclusion49 decks123 decks
29%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
33%inclusion40 decks123 decks
10%synergy
War Room
31%inclusion38 decks123 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Den
29%inclusion36 decks123 decks
23%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
29%inclusion36 decks123 decks
-9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion32 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
25%inclusion31 decks123 decks
18%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
-11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
15%inclusion19 decks123 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
-5%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Mistveil Plains
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
0%synergy
Kor Haven
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
-6%synergy
Wasteland
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Mine
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Tower
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion112 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
48%inclusion59 decks123 decks
-10%synergy
The Aetherspark
41%inclusion50 decks123 decks
37%synergy
Mox Opal
24%inclusion29 decks123 decks
20%synergy
Mox Amber
18%inclusion22 decks123 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
-15%synergy
White Auracite
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
94%inclusion116 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion29 decks123 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
20%inclusion25 decks123 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion19 decks123 decks
-13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
0%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
-9%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
-1%synergy