Cloud, Midgar Mercenary (Commander) - Budget

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Personify
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
2.5%inclusion4 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Kinbinding
2.5%inclusion4 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Hamato Guardian Stance
1.7%inclusion1 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Spiral into Solitude
1.3%inclusion2 decks153 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
74%inclusion429 decks581 decks
63%synergy
Weapons Vendor
64%inclusion366 decks569 decks
62%synergy
Zack Fair
62%inclusion362 decks581 decks
58%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
56%inclusion321 decks570 decks
54%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
66%inclusion381 decks581 decks
53%synergy
Genji Glove
56%inclusion318 decks563 decks
51%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
50%inclusion289 decks581 decks
46%synergy
Colossus Hammer
49%inclusion282 decks581 decks
43%synergy
Dispatch
48%inclusion279 decks581 decks
41%synergy
Restoration Magic
52%inclusion296 decks565 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion373 decks581 decks
-11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
64%inclusion370 decks581 decks
28%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion328 decks581 decks
-11%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
53%inclusion307 decks581 decks
38%synergy
Sword of the Animist
50%inclusion290 decks581 decks
31%synergy
Buster Sword
45%inclusion261 decks577 decks
37%synergy
Mask of Memory
45%inclusion260 decks581 decks
37%synergy
Forge Anew
43%inclusion249 decks581 decks
37%synergy
Bastion Protector
42%inclusion246 decks581 decks
31%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
42%inclusion244 decks581 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
12%inclusion67 decks581 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
40%inclusion227 decks565 decks
39%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
37%inclusion216 decks579 decks
35%synergy
Delivery Moogle
35%inclusion196 decks565 decks
32%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
34%inclusion198 decks581 decks
32%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
29%inclusion171 decks581 decks
25%synergy
Foundry Inspector
28%inclusion162 decks581 decks
22%synergy
Sun Titan
27%inclusion159 decks581 decks
4%synergy
Brass Squire
27%inclusion158 decks581 decks
25%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
25%inclusion147 decks581 decks
20%synergy
Helitrooper
25%inclusion145 decks581 decks
24%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
19%inclusion113 decks581 decks
17%synergy
Bronze Guardian
19%inclusion110 decks581 decks
17%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
18%inclusion106 decks581 decks
11%synergy
Lion Sash
18%inclusion103 decks581 decks
12%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
17%inclusion100 decks581 decks
-5%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
16%inclusion95 decks581 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion90 decks581 decks
-5%synergy
Armory Automaton
15%inclusion90 decks581 decks
15%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
14%inclusion79 decks581 decks
-5%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
14%inclusion79 decks581 decks
11%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
13%inclusion76 decks563 decks
11%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion76 decks581 decks
11%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
13%inclusion75 decks579 decks
10%synergy
Starnheim Courser
12%inclusion72 decks581 decks
8%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
10%inclusion58 decks581 decks
6%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
10%inclusion57 decks581 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Abunas
10%inclusion56 decks581 decks
7%synergy
G'raha Tia
10%inclusion54 decks564 decks
9%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
9.1%inclusion53 decks581 decks
-18%synergy
Ambrosia Whiteheart
8.9%inclusion51 decks570 decks
7%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
8.7%inclusion49 decks565 decks
7%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
8.4%inclusion49 decks581 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.3%inclusion48 decks581 decks
-9%synergy
Gaelicat
8.0%inclusion45 decks563 decks
8%synergy
PuPu UFO
7.8%inclusion45 decks574 decks
7%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
7.6%inclusion44 decks581 decks
0%synergy
Cathar Commando
7.6%inclusion44 decks581 decks
-1%synergy
Auron, Venerated Guardian
7.6%inclusion44 decks581 decks
7%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
7.4%inclusion43 decks581 decks
-9%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.4%inclusion43 decks581 decks
6%synergy
Auriok Steelshaper
7.4%inclusion43 decks581 decks
7%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
7.4%inclusion43 decks581 decks
7%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
7.2%inclusion42 decks581 decks
3%synergy
Wall of Omens
7.1%inclusion41 decks581 decks
-2%synergy
Relic Seeker
6.4%inclusion37 decks581 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
6.4%inclusion37 decks581 decks
6%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
6.2%inclusion36 decks581 decks
-4%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
6.2%inclusion36 decks581 decks
4%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
6.0%inclusion35 decks581 decks
-3%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
6.0%inclusion35 decks581 decks
-14%synergy
Instants
Stroke of Midnight
42%inclusion243 decks581 decks
16%synergy
Slash of Light
36%inclusion204 decks567 decks
35%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
35%inclusion203 decks581 decks
33%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion149 decks581 decks
-18%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
25%inclusion145 decks581 decks
22%synergy
Clever Concealment
18%inclusion105 decks581 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
18%inclusion104 decks581 decks
-5%synergy
Loran's Escape
16%inclusion94 decks581 decks
8%synergy
Battle Menu
16%inclusion91 decks565 decks
14%synergy
Disenchant
13%inclusion78 decks581 decks
-3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
13%inclusion74 decks581 decks
7%synergy
Cloudshift
12%inclusion72 decks581 decks
3%synergy
Mana Tithe
10%inclusion61 decks581 decks
-2%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
10%inclusion59 decks581 decks
9%synergy
Ephemerate
10%inclusion57 decks581 decks
-3%synergy
Fate of the Sun-Cryst
9.2%inclusion53 decks578 decks
9%synergy
You're Not Alone
8.6%inclusion49 decks571 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
8.3%inclusion48 decks581 decks
-10%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.6%inclusion44 decks581 decks
4%synergy
Protection Magic
7.2%inclusion42 decks581 decks
6%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.1%inclusion41 decks581 decks
-2%synergy
Destroy Evil
6.9%inclusion40 decks581 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.7%inclusion39 decks581 decks
-1%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
6.1%inclusion16 decks263 decks
3%synergy
Moogles' Valor
6.0%inclusion35 decks579 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.9%inclusion34 decks581 decks
-13%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.9%inclusion34 decks581 decks
-18%synergy
Auron's Inspiration
5.7%inclusion33 decks578 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.5%inclusion32 decks581 decks
-6%synergy
Parting Gust
5.3%inclusion31 decks581 decks
-1%synergy
Gods Willing
5.2%inclusion30 decks581 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Unfinished Business
33%inclusion192 decks581 decks
31%synergy
Austere Command
32%inclusion188 decks581 decks
4%synergy
Open the Armory
29%inclusion168 decks581 decks
16%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
28%inclusion161 decks581 decks
14%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
26%inclusion151 decks581 decks
15%synergy
Single Combat
24%inclusion137 decks581 decks
18%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
21%inclusion124 decks581 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
17%inclusion96 decks581 decks
13%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
16%inclusion93 decks564 decks
16%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
15%inclusion90 decks581 decks
7%synergy
Cut a Deal
13%inclusion74 decks581 decks
-2%synergy
Divine Reckoning
11%inclusion63 decks581 decks
7%synergy
Ultima
9.2%inclusion53 decks577 decks
8%synergy
Day of Judgment
8.1%inclusion47 decks581 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.5%inclusion20 decks266 decks
-1%synergy
The Crystal's Chosen
6.9%inclusion40 decks581 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
6.2%inclusion36 decks581 decks
-9%synergy
Helping Hand
6.0%inclusion35 decks581 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.7%inclusion33 decks581 decks
1%synergy
United Battlefront
5.5%inclusion32 decks581 decks
5%synergy
Slash the Ranks
5.5%inclusion32 decks581 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Champion's Helm
42%inclusion242 decks581 decks
38%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
38%inclusion218 decks581 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion209 decks581 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
34%inclusion200 decks581 decks
31%synergy
Ultima Weapon
34%inclusion195 decks579 decks
32%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
30%inclusion176 decks581 decks
24%synergy
Basilisk Collar
30%inclusion176 decks581 decks
23%synergy
Goldvein Pick
30%inclusion175 decks581 decks
29%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
30%inclusion174 decks581 decks
27%synergy
Hero's Blade
28%inclusion160 decks581 decks
26%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
28%inclusion160 decks581 decks
26%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
27%inclusion158 decks581 decks
26%synergy
Explorer's Scope
27%inclusion154 decks581 decks
25%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
26%inclusion150 decks569 decks
23%synergy
Argentum Armor
26%inclusion153 decks581 decks
23%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
26%inclusion152 decks581 decks
21%synergy
The Wind Crystal
26%inclusion149 decks570 decks
5%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion150 decks581 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
25%inclusion148 decks581 decks
20%synergy
Thran Power Suit
24%inclusion141 decks581 decks
19%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
24%inclusion139 decks578 decks
23%synergy
Leyline Axe
23%inclusion136 decks581 decks
20%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
23%inclusion134 decks581 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
22%inclusion127 decks581 decks
19%synergy
White Mage's Staff
22%inclusion125 decks581 decks
20%synergy
Crystal Fragments
21%inclusion120 decks569 decks
20%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
21%inclusion121 decks581 decks
19%synergy
Excalibur II
21%inclusion117 decks563 decks
17%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion115 decks581 decks
4%synergy
Blade of Selves
19%inclusion111 decks581 decks
16%synergy
Paladin's Arms
19%inclusion107 decks578 decks
18%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
18%inclusion104 decks581 decks
17%synergy
Fireshrieker
18%inclusion104 decks581 decks
16%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
17%inclusion98 decks581 decks
16%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
17%inclusion97 decks581 decks
16%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
17%inclusion97 decks581 decks
16%synergy
Celestial Armor
16%inclusion91 decks581 decks
12%synergy
Pearl Medallion
15%inclusion86 decks581 decks
-45%synergy
Phoenix Down
14%inclusion82 decks581 decks
13%synergy
Lion Heart
14%inclusion79 decks569 decks
14%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
13%inclusion78 decks581 decks
12%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
13%inclusion76 decks581 decks
11%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion76 decks581 decks
9%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
13%inclusion75 decks581 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Cloak
13%inclusion73 decks581 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12%inclusion72 decks581 decks
4%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
12%inclusion71 decks581 decks
10%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
12%inclusion69 decks581 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
12%inclusion68 decks581 decks
-12%synergy
Quietus Spike
12%inclusion67 decks581 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
28%inclusion160 decks581 decks
18%synergy
All That Glitters
25%inclusion145 decks581 decks
14%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
21%inclusion121 decks581 decks
11%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
17%inclusion96 decks581 decks
15%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
15%inclusion89 decks581 decks
14%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion77 decks581 decks
-7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion72 decks581 decks
-8%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
9.5%inclusion55 decks581 decks
6%synergy
With Great Power...
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.3%inclusion48 decks581 decks
-9%synergy
Idolized
7.1%inclusion41 decks581 decks
3%synergy
Banishing Light
6.2%inclusion36 decks581 decks
3%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.2%inclusion30 decks581 decks
-1%synergy
Super State
5.1%inclusion24 decks473 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
9.3%inclusion54 decks581 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion291 decks581 decks
23%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
39%inclusion227 decks581 decks
30%synergy
Buried Ruin
25%inclusion146 decks581 decks
16%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion110 decks581 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
18%inclusion103 decks581 decks
4%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
17%inclusion96 decks581 decks
12%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
14%inclusion81 decks581 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion79 decks581 decks
-10%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion64 decks581 decks
3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
10%inclusion57 decks581 decks
-9%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
8.0%inclusion21 decks262 decks
-5%synergy
The Gold Saucer
7.4%inclusion42 decks569 decks
7%synergy
War Room
7.2%inclusion42 decks581 decks
-29%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
6.9%inclusion39 decks564 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.0%inclusion35 decks581 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Den
5.3%inclusion31 decks581 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion459 decks581 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion338 decks581 decks
0%synergy
White Auracite
27%inclusion156 decks581 decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion153 decks581 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion99 decks581 decks
1%synergy
Blitzball
10%inclusion58 decks562 decks
9%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion58 decks581 decks
-10%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
8.7%inclusion49 decks564 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.6%inclusion50 decks581 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.4%inclusion49 decks581 decks
-1%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.4%inclusion37 decks581 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion575 decks581 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion95 decks581 decks
-12%synergy
Command Tower
14%inclusion81 decks581 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion60 decks581 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.6%inclusion50 decks581 decks
-7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.3%inclusion48 decks581 decks
-9%synergy
Demolition Field
7.6%inclusion44 decks581 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.7%inclusion39 decks581 decks
-1%synergy
Crossroads Village
6.2%inclusion35 decks564 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.9%inclusion34 decks581 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.5%inclusion32 decks581 decks
-6%synergy