Cloud, Midgar Mercenary (Commander) - Budget

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Cooper Gottfried
Sep 29, 2025
Has Universes Beyond "Jumped the Shark"?
Has Magic gone too far with its Universes Beyond products? Did products like Spongebob and Sonic the Hedgehog make Magic "jump the shark"?
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
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With Great Power...
4.3%inclusion5 decks116 decks
-7%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
2.6%inclusion3 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Web-Shooters
1.9%inclusion2 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Spider-Suit
1.7%inclusion2 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
1.6%inclusion3 decks184 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Weapons Vendor
68%inclusion249 decks364 decks
66%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
74%inclusion281 decks379 decks
65%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
67%inclusion255 decks379 decks
55%synergy
Zack Fair
61%inclusion229 decks378 decks
55%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
53%inclusion195 decks365 decks
51%synergy
Genji Glove
56%inclusion199 decks357 decks
50%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
58%inclusion221 decks379 decks
44%synergy
Colossus Hammer
49%inclusion184 decks379 decks
43%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
45%inclusion172 decks379 decks
41%synergy
Dispatch
47%inclusion180 decks379 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
66%inclusion252 decks379 decks
30%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion250 decks379 decks
-10%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion218 decks379 decks
-10%synergy
Restoration Magic
50%inclusion179 decks359 decks
38%synergy
Sword of the Animist
46%inclusion173 decks379 decks
26%synergy
Forge Anew
45%inclusion169 decks379 decks
39%synergy
Mask of Memory
43%inclusion164 decks379 decks
36%synergy
Buster Sword
42%inclusion157 decks372 decks
33%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
42%inclusion149 decks359 decks
40%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
41%inclusion157 decks379 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Bastion Protector
38%inclusion145 decks379 decks
28%synergy
Delivery Moogle
38%inclusion135 decks359 decks
35%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
37%inclusion142 decks379 decks
36%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
36%inclusion135 decks375 decks
34%synergy
Foundry Inspector
32%inclusion123 decks379 decks
26%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
32%inclusion120 decks379 decks
27%synergy
Brass Squire
31%inclusion116 decks379 decks
28%synergy
Sun Titan
26%inclusion99 decks379 decks
2%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
22%inclusion85 decks379 decks
17%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
22%inclusion84 decks379 decks
16%synergy
Helitrooper
21%inclusion79 decks378 decks
20%synergy
Lion Sash
20%inclusion74 decks379 decks
13%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
18%inclusion69 decks379 decks
15%synergy
Bronze Guardian
17%inclusion64 decks379 decks
15%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
17%inclusion64 decks379 decks
-5%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
17%inclusion64 decks379 decks
14%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
16%inclusion60 decks378 decks
13%synergy
Starnheim Courser
16%inclusion60 decks379 decks
11%synergy
Leonin Abunas
16%inclusion59 decks379 decks
13%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
16%inclusion59 decks379 decks
-2%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
15%inclusion58 decks379 decks
13%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
14%inclusion53 decks379 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion53 decks379 decks
-7%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
13%inclusion48 decks357 decks
10%synergy
Armory Automaton
13%inclusion49 decks379 decks
12%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
11%inclusion40 decks375 decks
8%synergy
G'raha Tia
11%inclusion38 decks358 decks
10%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
11%inclusion40 decks379 decks
-18%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
11%inclusion40 decks379 decks
7%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
10%inclusion36 decks359 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Shikari
10%inclusion38 decks379 decks
8%synergy
Gaelicat
10%inclusion35 decks357 decks
9%synergy
Voice of Victory
9.5%inclusion36 decks379 decks
3%synergy
PuPu UFO
9.5%inclusion35 decks369 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.0%inclusion34 decks379 decks
-8%synergy
Ambrosia Whiteheart
8.8%inclusion32 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
8.4%inclusion32 decks379 decks
0%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
8.4%inclusion32 decks379 decks
-9%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
8.2%inclusion31 decks379 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
7.9%inclusion30 decks379 decks
7%synergy
Auron, Venerated Guardian
7.7%inclusion29 decks378 decks
7%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
7.7%inclusion29 decks379 decks
3%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
7.1%inclusion27 decks379 decks
5%synergy
Mother of Runes
7.1%inclusion27 decks379 decks
-14%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
7.1%inclusion27 decks379 decks
6%synergy
Relic Seeker
6.9%inclusion26 decks379 decks
5%synergy
Cathar Commando
6.6%inclusion25 decks379 decks
-2%synergy
Summon: Primal Garuda
6.4%inclusion24 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
6.1%inclusion23 decks379 decks
-5%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
6.1%inclusion23 decks379 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Slash of Light
35%inclusion128 decks362 decks
34%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
31%inclusion118 decks379 decks
29%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion111 decks379 decks
-15%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
21%inclusion80 decks379 decks
18%synergy
Reprieve
20%inclusion74 decks379 decks
-2%synergy
Loran's Escape
18%inclusion70 decks379 decks
11%synergy
Clever Concealment
17%inclusion64 decks379 decks
7%synergy
Battle Menu
17%inclusion60 decks359 decks
15%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
14%inclusion54 decks379 decks
8%synergy
Cloudshift
12%inclusion46 decks379 decks
3%synergy
Mana Tithe
12%inclusion46 decks379 decks
0%synergy
Disenchant
12%inclusion45 decks379 decks
-5%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
12%inclusion45 decks379 decks
11%synergy
Ephemerate
11%inclusion42 decks379 decks
-2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
9.2%inclusion35 decks379 decks
-8%synergy
Fate of the Sun-Cryst
8.8%inclusion33 decks374 decks
8%synergy
You're Not Alone
8.7%inclusion32 decks366 decks
8%synergy
Valorous Stance
8.2%inclusion31 decks379 decks
5%synergy
Moogles' Valor
7.7%inclusion29 decks375 decks
6%synergy
Destroy Evil
7.4%inclusion28 decks379 decks
6%synergy
Protection Magic
7.4%inclusion28 decks379 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.1%inclusion27 decks379 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.3%inclusion24 decks379 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.1%inclusion23 decks379 decks
-18%synergy
Gods Willing
5.5%inclusion21 decks379 decks
3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.5%inclusion21 decks379 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.5%inclusion21 decks379 decks
-9%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
5.3%inclusion20 decks379 decks
-2%synergy
Auron's Inspiration
5.1%inclusion19 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Parting Gust
5.0%inclusion19 decks379 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.0%inclusion19 decks379 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
29%inclusion111 decks379 decks
17%synergy
Austere Command
28%inclusion108 decks379 decks
-1%synergy
Unfinished Business
28%inclusion106 decks379 decks
26%synergy
Single Combat
27%inclusion101 decks379 decks
21%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
23%inclusion88 decks379 decks
10%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
22%inclusion85 decks379 decks
12%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
20%inclusion76 decks379 decks
12%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
19%inclusion72 decks379 decks
6%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
18%inclusion66 decks358 decks
18%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
17%inclusion65 decks379 decks
14%synergy
Divine Reckoning
12%inclusion47 decks379 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion47 decks379 decks
-12%synergy
Cut a Deal
11%inclusion41 decks379 decks
-4%synergy
Day of Judgment
10%inclusion38 decks379 decks
4%synergy
Ultima
8.9%inclusion33 decks372 decks
8%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.1%inclusion27 decks379 decks
2%synergy
Slash the Ranks
6.9%inclusion26 decks379 decks
4%synergy
United Battlefront
6.6%inclusion25 decks379 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
6.6%inclusion25 decks379 decks
-9%synergy
The Crystal's Chosen
6.1%inclusion23 decks379 decks
6%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.3%inclusion20 decks379 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Champion's Helm
41%inclusion154 decks379 decks
38%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
40%inclusion153 decks379 decks
36%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
39%inclusion148 decks379 decks
35%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
35%inclusion131 decks379 decks
28%synergy
Goldvein Pick
34%inclusion130 decks379 decks
33%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
34%inclusion128 decks379 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion119 decks379 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
31%inclusion117 decks379 decks
24%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
30%inclusion115 decks379 decks
28%synergy
Argentum Armor
30%inclusion114 decks379 decks
27%synergy
Explorer's Scope
30%inclusion114 decks379 decks
28%synergy
Darksteel Plate
30%inclusion114 decks379 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
29%inclusion111 decks379 decks
24%synergy
Ultima Weapon
29%inclusion109 decks375 decks
27%synergy
Thran Power Suit
29%inclusion109 decks379 decks
23%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
28%inclusion107 decks379 decks
23%synergy
The Wind Crystal
28%inclusion102 decks365 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
27%inclusion101 decks379 decks
25%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
26%inclusion95 decks364 decks
23%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
26%inclusion98 decks379 decks
24%synergy
Leyline Axe
26%inclusion97 decks379 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
25%inclusion95 decks379 decks
22%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
24%inclusion92 decks378 decks
23%synergy
Hero's Blade
24%inclusion92 decks379 decks
23%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
23%inclusion88 decks379 decks
22%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
23%inclusion86 decks373 decks
22%synergy
Crystal Fragments
23%inclusion83 decks364 decks
22%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
22%inclusion83 decks378 decks
21%synergy
White Mage's Staff
22%inclusion82 decks379 decks
20%synergy
Excalibur II
21%inclusion75 decks357 decks
17%synergy
Blade of Selves
21%inclusion78 decks379 decks
18%synergy
Fireshrieker
21%inclusion78 decks379 decks
18%synergy
Paladin's Arms
20%inclusion74 decks373 decks
19%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
19%inclusion73 decks379 decks
18%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
18%inclusion68 decks379 decks
17%synergy
Pearl Medallion
17%inclusion64 decks379 decks
-40%synergy
Celestial Armor
16%inclusion61 decks379 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion59 decks379 decks
-1%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion56 decks379 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
15%inclusion56 decks379 decks
11%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
14%inclusion54 decks379 decks
11%synergy
Quietus Spike
14%inclusion52 decks379 decks
12%synergy
Phoenix Down
13%inclusion51 decks378 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion51 decks379 decks
10%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
13%inclusion51 decks379 decks
11%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
13%inclusion50 decks379 decks
12%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
13%inclusion49 decks379 decks
11%synergy
Lion Heart
13%inclusion47 decks364 decks
13%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
13%inclusion48 decks379 decks
8%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
13%inclusion48 decks379 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
29%inclusion111 decks379 decks
20%synergy
All That Glitters
25%inclusion94 decks379 decks
13%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
23%inclusion87 decks379 decks
13%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
16%inclusion59 decks379 decks
14%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
13%inclusion49 decks379 decks
11%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
12%inclusion44 decks379 decks
-6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion42 decks379 decks
-9%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
8.7%inclusion33 decks379 decks
6%synergy
Idolized
8.7%inclusion33 decks379 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.4%inclusion32 decks379 decks
-10%synergy
Banishing Light
6.3%inclusion24 decks379 decks
3%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
6.1%inclusion23 decks379 decks
2%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.3%inclusion20 decks379 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
8.7%inclusion33 decks379 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
54%inclusion204 decks379 decks
28%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
39%inclusion146 decks379 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
28%inclusion107 decks379 decks
18%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion75 decks379 decks
8%synergy
Monumental Henge
20%inclusion75 decks379 decks
6%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
16%inclusion60 decks379 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion57 decks379 decks
-8%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
10%inclusion38 decks379 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.2%inclusion35 decks379 decks
1%synergy
The Gold Saucer
9.1%inclusion33 decks364 decks
9%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.9%inclusion30 decks379 decks
-11%synergy
War Room
7.4%inclusion28 decks379 decks
-30%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
7.0%inclusion25 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Den
6.9%inclusion26 decks379 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.3%inclusion24 decks379 decks
-7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.3%inclusion20 decks379 decks
-18%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
5.0%inclusion19 decks379 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion302 decks379 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion225 decks379 decks
1%synergy
White Auracite
27%inclusion101 decks378 decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion101 decks379 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion70 decks379 decks
2%synergy
Blitzball
12%inclusion44 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Marble Diamond
12%inclusion44 decks379 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.7%inclusion33 decks379 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion33 decks379 decks
-1%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
8.7%inclusion31 decks358 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.9%inclusion26 decks379 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion374 decks379 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion67 decks379 decks
-13%synergy
Command Tower
13%inclusion48 decks379 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.2%inclusion35 decks379 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.0%inclusion34 decks379 decks
-8%synergy
Demolition Field
7.7%inclusion29 decks379 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.1%inclusion27 decks379 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.6%inclusion25 decks379 decks
-10%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.3%inclusion20 decks379 decks
4%synergy