Cloud, Midgar Mercenary (Commander) - Optimized

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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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Spectacular Spider-Man
2.1%inclusion2 decks95 decks
-3%synergy
With Great Power...
1.7%inclusion1 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Spectacular Tactics
1.1%inclusion1 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion167 decks174 decks
87%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
92%inclusion160 decks174 decks
82%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
86%inclusion149 decks174 decks
78%synergy
Forge Anew
83%inclusion144 decks174 decks
77%synergy
Buster Sword
86%inclusion148 decks172 decks
77%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
74%inclusion128 decks174 decks
69%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
74%inclusion128 decks174 decks
69%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
74%inclusion128 decks174 decks
68%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
74%inclusion128 decks174 decks
66%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
80%inclusion139 decks174 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion149 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
78%inclusion135 decks174 decks
41%synergy
Esper Sentinel
76%inclusion133 decks174 decks
41%synergy
Sword of the Animist
75%inclusion130 decks174 decks
56%synergy
Commander's Plate
75%inclusion130 decks174 decks
63%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion117 decks174 decks
-1%synergy
Genji Glove
64%inclusion103 decks160 decks
58%synergy
Shadowspear
63%inclusion110 decks174 decks
54%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
63%inclusion110 decks174 decks
58%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
63%inclusion109 decks174 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
76%inclusion132 decks174 decks
53%synergy
Teferi's Protection
69%inclusion120 decks174 decks
40%synergy
Smothering Tithe
55%inclusion96 decks174 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Tomb
45%inclusion79 decks174 decks
35%synergy
The One Ring
41%inclusion71 decks174 decks
31%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
34%inclusion60 decks174 decks
26%synergy
Mana Vault
28%inclusion48 decks174 decks
23%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion39 decks174 decks
19%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
59%inclusion103 decks174 decks
41%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
59%inclusion102 decks174 decks
54%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
58%inclusion101 decks174 decks
55%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
52%inclusion90 decks174 decks
40%synergy
Mother of Runes
51%inclusion88 decks174 decks
29%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
38%inclusion66 decks174 decks
34%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
35%inclusion61 decks174 decks
31%synergy
Giver of Runes
34%inclusion59 decks174 decks
24%synergy
Voice of Victory
32%inclusion56 decks174 decks
26%synergy
Zack Fair
28%inclusion48 decks174 decks
22%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
27%inclusion47 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Brass Squire
25%inclusion44 decks174 decks
23%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
25%inclusion43 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
25%inclusion43 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
25%inclusion43 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion42 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion38 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
22%inclusion38 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
20%inclusion34 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
18%inclusion32 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Silent Arbiter
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Bastion Protector
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Leonin Shikari
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Sun Titan
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
-8%synergy
Weapons Vendor
16%inclusion26 decks167 decks
13%synergy
Leonin Abunas
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Archon of Emeria
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Solitude
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Serra Ascendant
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
-3%synergy
Aven Interrupter
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Foundry Inspector
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Delivery Moogle
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
-20%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
-3%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
-3%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
-11%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
-8%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Bronze Guardian
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
47%inclusion82 decks174 decks
40%synergy
Generous Gift
42%inclusion73 decks174 decks
-3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
41%inclusion71 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
33%inclusion57 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Silence
31%inclusion54 decks174 decks
23%synergy
Clever Concealment
30%inclusion52 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Reprieve
28%inclusion48 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
27%inclusion47 decks174 decks
21%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
26%inclusion46 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Ephemerate
23%inclusion40 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
23%inclusion40 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Final Showdown
23%inclusion40 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Restoration Magic
23%inclusion37 decks163 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
20%inclusion34 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Mana Tithe
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
-8%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Orim's Chant
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Angel's Grace
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Dawn Charm
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Get Lost
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Cloudshift
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
-1%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
-1%synergy
Everybody Lives!
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
-1%synergy
Disenchant
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
-12%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
61%inclusion107 decks174 decks
49%synergy
Single Combat
34%inclusion59 decks174 decks
28%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
30%inclusion53 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Farewell
28%inclusion49 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
16%inclusion27 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Unfinished Business
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Divine Reckoning
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
-6%synergy
Austere Command
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
-20%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Winds of Abandon
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Slash the Ranks
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Emeria's Call
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
-1%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Armageddon
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Hearth and Home
62%inclusion108 decks174 decks
54%synergy
Colossus Hammer
52%inclusion91 decks174 decks
47%synergy
Mithril Coat
52%inclusion90 decks174 decks
44%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
51%inclusion89 decks174 decks
49%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
49%inclusion86 decks174 decks
45%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
48%inclusion83 decks174 decks
44%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
41%inclusion71 decks174 decks
38%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
39%inclusion68 decks174 decks
37%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
39%inclusion68 decks174 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
37%inclusion65 decks174 decks
34%synergy
Helm of the Host
37%inclusion64 decks174 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
36%inclusion62 decks174 decks
33%synergy
Mask of Memory
36%inclusion62 decks174 decks
28%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
30%inclusion53 decks174 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion53 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Leyline Axe
30%inclusion52 decks174 decks
27%synergy
Robe of Stars
29%inclusion50 decks174 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
29%inclusion50 decks174 decks
27%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
28%inclusion49 decks174 decks
19%synergy
Lost Jitte
27%inclusion47 decks174 decks
26%synergy
Blade of Selves
26%inclusion45 decks174 decks
23%synergy
Argentum Armor
24%inclusion42 decks174 decks
21%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
23%inclusion38 decks167 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
22%inclusion39 decks174 decks
21%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
22%inclusion38 decks174 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
22%inclusion38 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
22%inclusion38 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Pearl Medallion
21%inclusion37 decks174 decks
-36%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
21%inclusion36 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Basilisk Collar
21%inclusion36 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
20%inclusion34 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion34 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
19%inclusion33 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Ultima Weapon
19%inclusion33 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Thran Power Suit
18%inclusion32 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion31 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
16%inclusion27 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
-3%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
-13%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
43%inclusion74 decks174 decks
33%synergy
Land Tax
41%inclusion71 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
26%inclusion45 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
23%inclusion40 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
-3%synergy
Blind Obedience
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Deafening Silence
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Rest in Peace
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Rule of Law
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
4%synergy
All That Glitters
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
-11%synergy
Reconnaissance
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
54%inclusion94 decks174 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
48%inclusion83 decks174 decks
37%synergy
Inventors' Fair
45%inclusion79 decks174 decks
38%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
44%inclusion76 decks174 decks
34%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
44%inclusion76 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Monumental Henge
40%inclusion69 decks174 decks
26%synergy
Buried Ruin
39%inclusion67 decks174 decks
29%synergy
War Room
36%inclusion62 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
34%inclusion59 decks174 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Den
33%inclusion57 decks174 decks
27%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
26%inclusion45 decks174 decks
-7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion41 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
22%inclusion39 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Minas Tirith
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
-11%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
-5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Fomori Vault
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Mistveil Plains
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Kor Haven
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
-5%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
-5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion165 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion104 decks174 decks
1%synergy
The Aetherspark
49%inclusion85 decks174 decks
45%synergy
Mox Opal
41%inclusion71 decks174 decks
37%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion57 decks174 decks
28%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion40 decks174 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
-15%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
-10%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
91%inclusion158 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion42 decks174 decks
7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
21%inclusion37 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
21%inclusion37 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
21%inclusion37 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
16%inclusion27 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
-19%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Emeria's Call
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
-1%synergy