Cloud, Midgar Mercenary (Commander) - Expensive

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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
Quintessential Katana
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
1.3%inclusion2 decks157 decks
-2%synergy
Personify
1.2%inclusion2 decks164 decks
-1%synergy
Morningtide's Light
0.9%inclusion3 decks323 decks
0%synergy
Prehistoric Pet
0.8%inclusion1 decks124 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
92%inclusion536 decks581 decks
82%synergy
Buster Sword
89%inclusion508 decks573 decks
80%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
86%inclusion498 decks581 decks
76%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
84%inclusion487 decks581 decks
75%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
78%inclusion455 decks581 decks
73%synergy
Urza's Saga
76%inclusion439 decks581 decks
65%synergy
Forge Anew
70%inclusion409 decks581 decks
65%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
70%inclusion408 decks581 decks
64%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
67%inclusion390 decks581 decks
62%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
69%inclusion403 decks581 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
92%inclusion537 decks581 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
90%inclusion521 decks581 decks
56%synergy
Path to Exile
72%inclusion421 decks581 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Plate
72%inclusion417 decks581 decks
60%synergy
Grand Abolisher
72%inclusion417 decks581 decks
53%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
69%inclusion403 decks581 decks
55%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
66%inclusion383 decks581 decks
58%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
62%inclusion360 decks581 decks
26%synergy
Shadowspear
62%inclusion359 decks581 decks
52%synergy
Sword of the Animist
61%inclusion353 decks581 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
82%inclusion476 decks581 decks
59%synergy
Ancient Tomb
76%inclusion439 decks581 decks
65%synergy
Teferi's Protection
61%inclusion354 decks581 decks
34%synergy
Smothering Tithe
60%inclusion348 decks581 decks
29%synergy
Chrome Mox
59%inclusion342 decks581 decks
55%synergy
The One Ring
58%inclusion337 decks581 decks
48%synergy
Mana Vault
54%inclusion315 decks581 decks
50%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
51%inclusion299 decks581 decks
43%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
46%inclusion266 decks581 decks
45%synergy
Mox Diamond
45%inclusion261 decks581 decks
43%synergy
Creatures
Codsworth, Handy Helper
55%inclusion318 decks581 decks
48%synergy
Mother of Runes
54%inclusion316 decks581 decks
33%synergy
Voice of Victory
51%inclusion295 decks581 decks
44%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
49%inclusion283 decks581 decks
45%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
46%inclusion267 decks581 decks
35%synergy
Witch Enchanter
44%inclusion258 decks581 decks
27%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
43%inclusion247 decks580 decks
39%synergy
Giver of Runes
42%inclusion244 decks581 decks
32%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
39%inclusion228 decks581 decks
33%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
37%inclusion216 decks581 decks
25%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
35%inclusion201 decks581 decks
24%synergy
Solitude
34%inclusion198 decks581 decks
29%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
32%inclusion188 decks581 decks
19%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
32%inclusion187 decks581 decks
28%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
28%inclusion162 decks581 decks
21%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
24%inclusion139 decks581 decks
20%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
22%inclusion129 decks581 decks
18%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
22%inclusion126 decks581 decks
-1%synergy
Archon of Emeria
22%inclusion125 decks581 decks
17%synergy
Aven Interrupter
20%inclusion117 decks581 decks
15%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
19%inclusion113 decks581 decks
16%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
19%inclusion110 decks581 decks
9%synergy
Lion Sash
18%inclusion104 decks581 decks
12%synergy
Zack Fair
18%inclusion102 decks580 decks
13%synergy
Brass Squire
15%inclusion86 decks581 decks
13%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
15%inclusion85 decks581 decks
13%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
14%inclusion84 decks581 decks
9%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
14%inclusion83 decks581 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Censor
13%inclusion78 decks581 decks
10%synergy
Containment Priest
13%inclusion77 decks581 decks
10%synergy
Silent Arbiter
13%inclusion76 decks581 decks
11%synergy
Walking Ballista
13%inclusion75 decks581 decks
7%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
13%inclusion74 decks578 decks
11%synergy
Leonin Shikari
13%inclusion74 decks581 decks
11%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
13%inclusion73 decks581 decks
10%synergy
Tataru Taru
12%inclusion71 decks580 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion71 decks581 decks
-1%synergy
Foundry Inspector
11%inclusion64 decks581 decks
5%synergy
Auriok Steelshaper
11%inclusion63 decks581 decks
10%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
10%inclusion61 decks581 decks
2%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
10%inclusion59 decks581 decks
6%synergy
Leonin Abunas
9.5%inclusion55 decks581 decks
7%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
9.5%inclusion55 decks581 decks
6%synergy
Metalworker
9.3%inclusion54 decks581 decks
9%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
9.3%inclusion54 decks581 decks
0%synergy
Auriok Salvagers
8.6%inclusion50 decks581 decks
8%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
8.6%inclusion50 decks581 decks
-1%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
8.4%inclusion49 decks581 decks
-5%synergy
Sun Titan
8.4%inclusion49 decks581 decks
-15%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
8.3%inclusion48 decks581 decks
-19%synergy
Instants
Silence
51%inclusion296 decks581 decks
42%synergy
Dispatch
42%inclusion243 decks581 decks
35%synergy
Reprieve
38%inclusion219 decks581 decks
15%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
37%inclusion216 decks581 decks
12%synergy
Clever Concealment
32%inclusion185 decks581 decks
22%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
30%inclusion175 decks581 decks
12%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
29%inclusion166 decks581 decks
22%synergy
Orim's Chant
27%inclusion159 decks581 decks
23%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
27%inclusion158 decks581 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion157 decks581 decks
-16%synergy
Final Showdown
23%inclusion136 decks581 decks
18%synergy
Dawn's Truce
21%inclusion124 decks581 decks
7%synergy
Mana Tithe
21%inclusion120 decks581 decks
9%synergy
Ephemerate
20%inclusion119 decks581 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
19%inclusion108 decks581 decks
11%synergy
Angel's Grace
17%inclusion98 decks581 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion88 decks581 decks
-11%synergy
Restoration Magic
15%inclusion82 decks555 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion79 decks581 decks
-10%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
13%inclusion75 decks581 decks
11%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
10%inclusion61 decks581 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion59 decks581 decks
-2%synergy
Cloudshift
9.1%inclusion53 decks581 decks
0%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
8.1%inclusion47 decks580 decks
7%synergy
Abolish
7.7%inclusion45 decks581 decks
7%synergy
Get Lost
7.6%inclusion44 decks581 decks
1%synergy
Soul Partition
7.4%inclusion43 decks581 decks
6%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
7.2%inclusion42 decks580 decks
4%synergy
Calamity's Wake
6.4%inclusion37 decks581 decks
5%synergy
Reverent Mantra
6.2%inclusion36 decks581 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.9%inclusion34 decks581 decks
-2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.9%inclusion34 decks581 decks
0%synergy
Everybody Lives!
5.3%inclusion31 decks581 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
55%inclusion319 decks581 decks
42%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
37%inclusion214 decks581 decks
24%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion127 decks581 decks
-2%synergy
Single Combat
18%inclusion106 decks581 decks
13%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
15%inclusion90 decks581 decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
13%inclusion35 decks269 decks
5%synergy
Helping Hand
8.8%inclusion51 decks581 decks
7%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.8%inclusion51 decks581 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
8.8%inclusion51 decks581 decks
-6%synergy
Jolted Awake
8.1%inclusion47 decks581 decks
8%synergy
Winds of Abandon
7.7%inclusion45 decks581 decks
2%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.1%inclusion41 decks581 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.9%inclusion40 decks581 decks
-4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.7%inclusion39 decks581 decks
3%synergy
Unfinished Business
6.5%inclusion38 decks581 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
6.0%inclusion35 decks581 decks
-23%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Umezawa's Jitte
54%inclusion315 decks581 decks
52%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
54%inclusion312 decks581 decks
48%synergy
Genji Glove
52%inclusion284 decks545 decks
46%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
43%inclusion248 decks581 decks
38%synergy
Mithril Coat
42%inclusion243 decks581 decks
34%synergy
Colossus Hammer
41%inclusion240 decks581 decks
36%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
40%inclusion235 decks581 decks
37%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
39%inclusion225 decks581 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion197 decks581 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
34%inclusion196 decks581 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
33%inclusion193 decks581 decks
30%synergy
Skullclamp
31%inclusion181 decks581 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
30%inclusion172 decks581 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
28%inclusion164 decks581 decks
26%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
27%inclusion154 decks581 decks
24%synergy
Mask of Memory
25%inclusion148 decks581 decks
18%synergy
Helm of the Host
25%inclusion147 decks581 decks
21%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
25%inclusion147 decks581 decks
24%synergy
Pearl Medallion
24%inclusion141 decks581 decks
-35%synergy
Leyline Axe
24%inclusion137 decks581 decks
20%synergy
Lost Jitte
23%inclusion131 decks581 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
22%inclusion129 decks581 decks
19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
21%inclusion124 decks581 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
20%inclusion117 decks581 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
20%inclusion117 decks581 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
20%inclusion114 decks581 decks
18%synergy
Vexing Bauble
19%inclusion109 decks581 decks
17%synergy
Argentum Armor
19%inclusion109 decks581 decks
16%synergy
Blade of Selves
18%inclusion107 decks581 decks
16%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
18%inclusion104 decks581 decks
16%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
16%inclusion94 decks581 decks
15%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
15%inclusion89 decks581 decks
13%synergy
Thran Power Suit
14%inclusion82 decks581 decks
9%synergy
Ultima Weapon
14%inclusion80 decks578 decks
12%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion80 decks581 decks
11%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
14%inclusion80 decks581 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
13%inclusion74 decks581 decks
5%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
13%inclusion71 decks561 decks
10%synergy
Winter Moon
12%inclusion71 decks581 decks
10%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
12%inclusion68 decks581 decks
9%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
12%inclusion67 decks581 decks
9%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
11%inclusion65 decks581 decks
10%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
10%inclusion60 decks581 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
10%inclusion60 decks581 decks
5%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
10%inclusion58 decks581 decks
8%synergy
Trinisphere
9.3%inclusion54 decks581 decks
8%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
9.3%inclusion54 decks581 decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
8.6%inclusion50 decks581 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.4%inclusion49 decks581 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.3%inclusion48 decks581 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Land Tax
49%inclusion285 decks581 decks
17%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
31%inclusion181 decks581 decks
17%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
25%inclusion143 decks581 decks
15%synergy
Deafening Silence
22%inclusion129 decks581 decks
17%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
20%inclusion114 decks581 decks
15%synergy
Rule of Law
15%inclusion90 decks581 decks
12%synergy
Rest in Peace
15%inclusion86 decks581 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
15%inclusion85 decks581 decks
-6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
14%inclusion81 decks581 decks
-6%synergy
Blind Obedience
11%inclusion65 decks581 decks
0%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion61 decks581 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.1%inclusion53 decks581 decks
-8%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
7.6%inclusion44 decks581 decks
0%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
7.1%inclusion41 decks581 decks
4%synergy
Super State
5.5%inclusion25 decks457 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion60 decks473 decks
11%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
12%inclusion72 decks581 decks
11%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
11%inclusion64 decks581 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
56%inclusion323 decks581 decks
33%synergy
Inventors' Fair
51%inclusion296 decks581 decks
44%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
45%inclusion264 decks581 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Den
40%inclusion234 decks581 decks
34%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion212 decks581 decks
10%synergy
Monumental Henge
35%inclusion205 decks581 decks
22%synergy
Buried Ruin
35%inclusion204 decks581 decks
26%synergy
War Room
28%inclusion161 decks581 decks
-8%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
28%inclusion160 decks581 decks
-10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
27%inclusion154 decks580 decks
17%synergy
City of Traitors
22%inclusion127 decks581 decks
21%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion119 decks581 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion106 decks581 decks
-5%synergy
Strip Mine
16%inclusion92 decks581 decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion68 decks581 decks
-16%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion44 decks433 decks
2%synergy
Wasteland
10%inclusion57 decks581 decks
8%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.7%inclusion45 decks581 decks
4%synergy
Fomori Vault
7.4%inclusion43 decks581 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
7.4%inclusion43 decks581 decks
3%synergy
Kor Haven
6.7%inclusion39 decks581 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion38 decks581 decks
-5%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.4%inclusion37 decks581 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.2%inclusion36 decks581 decks
5%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
6.2%inclusion36 decks581 decks
5%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.2%inclusion36 decks581 decks
-12%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.3%inclusion31 decks581 decks
-7%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.3%inclusion14 decks263 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion558 decks581 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
79%inclusion461 decks581 decks
76%synergy
Mox Amber
71%inclusion411 decks581 decks
66%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion402 decks581 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
52%inclusion302 decks581 decks
48%synergy
The Aetherspark
47%inclusion273 decks581 decks
43%synergy
Grim Monolith
24%inclusion139 decks581 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion85 decks581 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion73 decks581 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion71 decks581 decks
-16%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion64 decks581 decks
11%synergy
Paradise Mantle
11%inclusion62 decks581 decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Drum
9.5%inclusion55 decks581 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Plains
92%inclusion534 decks581 decks
-1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
49%inclusion285 decks581 decks
46%synergy
Witch Enchanter
44%inclusion258 decks581 decks
27%synergy
Cavern of Souls
39%inclusion229 decks581 decks
28%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
19%inclusion110 decks581 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion109 decks581 decks
15%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
19%inclusion108 decks581 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion107 decks581 decks
15%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion105 decks581 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion103 decks581 decks
14%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion100 decks581 decks
14%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
17%inclusion99 decks581 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion91 decks581 decks
13%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion59 decks581 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
10%inclusion56 decks581 decks
1%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.8%inclusion51 decks581 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.7%inclusion45 decks581 decks
-21%synergy
Command Tower
6.4%inclusion37 decks581 decks
-1%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
5.5%inclusion32 decks581 decks
-1%synergy