Cloud, Midgar Mercenary (Commander) - Optimized

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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
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Personify
3.6%inclusion3 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Winnowing
2.4%inclusion2 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Ajani, Outland Chaperone
1.2%inclusion1 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
1.2%inclusion1 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion267 decks278 decks
86%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
88%inclusion246 decks278 decks
78%synergy
Buster Sword
86%inclusion238 decks276 decks
78%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
83%inclusion232 decks278 decks
75%synergy
Forge Anew
79%inclusion219 decks278 decks
73%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
73%inclusion203 decks278 decks
67%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
71%inclusion198 decks278 decks
66%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
70%inclusion195 decks278 decks
65%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
73%inclusion203 decks278 decks
64%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
79%inclusion219 decks278 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion239 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
74%inclusion205 decks278 decks
38%synergy
Esper Sentinel
73%inclusion204 decks278 decks
39%synergy
Sword of the Animist
72%inclusion200 decks278 decks
53%synergy
Commander's Plate
68%inclusion189 decks278 decks
56%synergy
Path to Exile
68%inclusion188 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Genji Glove
67%inclusion177 decks264 decks
61%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
64%inclusion178 decks278 decks
56%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
63%inclusion176 decks278 decks
58%synergy
Open the Armory
63%inclusion174 decks278 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
76%inclusion212 decks278 decks
53%synergy
Teferi's Protection
65%inclusion181 decks278 decks
38%synergy
Smothering Tithe
55%inclusion154 decks278 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
46%inclusion129 decks278 decks
36%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion110 decks278 decks
30%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
36%inclusion100 decks278 decks
28%synergy
Farewell
29%inclusion81 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
29%inclusion80 decks278 decks
25%synergy
Chrome Mox
24%inclusion68 decks278 decks
21%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
13%inclusion37 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Codsworth, Handy Helper
61%inclusion170 decks278 decks
54%synergy
Grand Abolisher
57%inclusion158 decks278 decks
38%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
55%inclusion153 decks278 decks
51%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
54%inclusion149 decks278 decks
41%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
50%inclusion140 decks278 decks
47%synergy
Mother of Runes
47%inclusion132 decks278 decks
27%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
37%inclusion103 decks278 decks
33%synergy
Giver of Runes
34%inclusion95 decks278 decks
24%synergy
Voice of Victory
33%inclusion91 decks278 decks
26%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
32%inclusion88 decks278 decks
28%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
29%inclusion81 decks278 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
27%inclusion76 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
24%inclusion67 decks278 decks
14%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
24%inclusion67 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Zack Fair
24%inclusion67 decks278 decks
19%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
23%inclusion63 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
23%inclusion63 decks278 decks
17%synergy
Brass Squire
20%inclusion56 decks278 decks
18%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
19%inclusion54 decks278 decks
17%synergy
Lion Sash
19%inclusion53 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Bastion Protector
18%inclusion50 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Silent Arbiter
17%inclusion48 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
17%inclusion47 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Sun Titan
15%inclusion43 decks278 decks
-8%synergy
Solitude
15%inclusion43 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Leonin Shikari
15%inclusion41 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
15%inclusion41 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
15%inclusion41 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
15%inclusion41 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Archon of Emeria
14%inclusion39 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Weapons Vendor
14%inclusion38 decks271 decks
12%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
13%inclusion36 decks273 decks
11%synergy
Leonin Abunas
13%inclusion35 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Foundry Inspector
13%inclusion35 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion33 decks278 decks
-1%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
11%inclusion30 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
10%inclusion29 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
10%inclusion28 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Aven Interrupter
10%inclusion28 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
10%inclusion28 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Tataru Taru
9.0%inclusion25 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
8.6%inclusion24 decks278 decks
-1%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
8.3%inclusion23 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Delivery Moogle
7.9%inclusion21 decks266 decks
5%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
7.6%inclusion21 decks278 decks
-20%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
7.6%inclusion21 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Bronze Guardian
7.6%inclusion21 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
7.6%inclusion21 decks278 decks
-1%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
7.1%inclusion19 decks266 decks
6%synergy
Walking Ballista
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
47%inclusion132 decks278 decks
40%synergy
Generous Gift
37%inclusion103 decks278 decks
-6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
36%inclusion99 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Silence
33%inclusion91 decks278 decks
24%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
32%inclusion89 decks278 decks
14%synergy
Clever Concealment
29%inclusion81 decks278 decks
19%synergy
Reprieve
25%inclusion70 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion69 decks278 decks
-1%synergy
Restoration Magic
25%inclusion66 decks267 decks
13%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
24%inclusion67 decks278 decks
18%synergy
Dawn's Truce
22%inclusion61 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Ephemerate
20%inclusion55 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
19%inclusion54 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Final Showdown
18%inclusion50 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Mana Tithe
18%inclusion49 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion48 decks278 decks
-7%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
15%inclusion41 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Orim's Chant
14%inclusion40 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
13%inclusion36 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
12%inclusion34 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion34 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
11%inclusion31 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Angel's Grace
10%inclusion29 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Cloudshift
7.9%inclusion22 decks278 decks
-2%synergy
Get Lost
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
-2%synergy
Disenchant
6.5%inclusion18 decks278 decks
-10%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.8%inclusion16 decks278 decks
-2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.8%inclusion16 decks278 decks
0%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
5.0%inclusion14 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
32%inclusion89 decks278 decks
19%synergy
Single Combat
30%inclusion83 decks278 decks
24%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
15%inclusion41 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Unfinished Business
13%inclusion37 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
13%inclusion35 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
12%inclusion32 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion31 decks278 decks
-18%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion28 decks278 decks
-5%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
9.0%inclusion25 decks278 decks
-4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
9.0%inclusion25 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
7.9%inclusion22 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.5%inclusion18 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Slash the Ranks
5.8%inclusion16 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Armageddon
5.8%inclusion16 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
62%inclusion171 decks278 decks
52%synergy
Colossus Hammer
53%inclusion146 decks278 decks
47%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
49%inclusion137 decks278 decks
47%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
49%inclusion135 decks278 decks
44%synergy
Mithril Coat
47%inclusion132 decks278 decks
40%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
43%inclusion120 decks278 decks
40%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
37%inclusion104 decks278 decks
34%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
37%inclusion104 decks278 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion96 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
34%inclusion95 decks278 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
33%inclusion93 decks278 decks
30%synergy
Mask of Memory
33%inclusion93 decks278 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
32%inclusion88 decks278 decks
29%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
32%inclusion88 decks278 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
29%inclusion80 decks278 decks
27%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
28%inclusion79 decks278 decks
27%synergy
Robe of Stars
27%inclusion76 decks278 decks
23%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
27%inclusion76 decks278 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
27%inclusion75 decks278 decks
24%synergy
Lost Jitte
26%inclusion73 decks278 decks
25%synergy
Argentum Armor
24%inclusion68 decks278 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
24%inclusion67 decks278 decks
22%synergy
Blade of Selves
23%inclusion63 decks278 decks
20%synergy
Pearl Medallion
22%inclusion60 decks278 decks
-38%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
22%inclusion60 decks278 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
22%inclusion60 decks278 decks
20%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
21%inclusion57 decks271 decks
18%synergy
Basilisk Collar
21%inclusion58 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
20%inclusion56 decks278 decks
14%synergy
Ultima Weapon
19%inclusion53 decks278 decks
17%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
19%inclusion52 decks278 decks
18%synergy
Champion's Helm
18%inclusion51 decks278 decks
14%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
18%inclusion50 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion48 decks278 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion48 decks278 decks
1%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
17%inclusion48 decks278 decks
14%synergy
Thran Power Suit
17%inclusion46 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
15%inclusion41 decks278 decks
14%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion39 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
13%inclusion37 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
11%inclusion30 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
11%inclusion30 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Armor
11%inclusion30 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion30 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
10%inclusion29 decks278 decks
-13%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
9.4%inclusion26 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.4%inclusion26 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Winter Moon
9.4%inclusion26 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
9.0%inclusion25 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
8.6%inclusion24 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Land Tax
40%inclusion111 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
40%inclusion111 decks278 decks
31%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion69 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
23%inclusion63 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion47 decks278 decks
-3%synergy
Deafening Silence
12%inclusion32 decks278 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion31 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Blind Obedience
11%inclusion31 decks278 decks
0%synergy
With Great Power...
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
9.4%inclusion26 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Rest in Peace
9.0%inclusion25 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
8.3%inclusion23 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Rule of Law
8.3%inclusion23 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Super State
7.8%inclusion18 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
-11%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
1%synergy
Brilliant Wings
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.0%inclusion17 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.0%inclusion14 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion143 decks278 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion140 decks278 decks
40%synergy
Inventors' Fair
46%inclusion128 decks278 decks
39%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
41%inclusion113 decks278 decks
31%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
40%inclusion112 decks278 decks
18%synergy
Buried Ruin
36%inclusion101 decks278 decks
27%synergy
Monumental Henge
35%inclusion96 decks278 decks
21%synergy
War Room
32%inclusion90 decks278 decks
-4%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
31%inclusion86 decks278 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Den
29%inclusion80 decks278 decks
23%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
28%inclusion77 decks278 decks
-5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion58 decks278 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion55 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion38 decks278 decks
-14%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
12%inclusion34 decks278 decks
-6%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion22 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion28 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
9.4%inclusion26 decks278 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
9.0%inclusion25 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.6%inclusion24 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Fomori Vault
7.9%inclusion22 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.9%inclusion22 decks278 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.2%inclusion20 decks278 decks
-5%synergy
Kor Haven
7.2%inclusion20 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Wasteland
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.1%inclusion17 decks278 decks
-6%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
-7%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion265 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion171 decks278 decks
3%synergy
The Aetherspark
45%inclusion125 decks278 decks
41%synergy
Mox Opal
37%inclusion102 decks278 decks
33%synergy
Mox Amber
31%inclusion87 decks278 decks
26%synergy
Lotus Petal
24%inclusion68 decks278 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion45 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion42 decks278 decks
-13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion40 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion37 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Plains
93%inclusion259 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
27%inclusion76 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
23%inclusion63 decks278 decks
20%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion61 decks278 decks
11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
18%inclusion50 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion37 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion35 decks278 decks
-16%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
12%inclusion34 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion34 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
11%inclusion31 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
9.4%inclusion26 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
9.4%inclusion26 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.3%inclusion23 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
7.9%inclusion22 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.9%inclusion22 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.9%inclusion22 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
7.6%inclusion21 decks278 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.0%inclusion14 decks278 decks
2%synergy