Cloud, Midgar Mercenary (Commander) - Optimized Artifacts

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Puresteel Paladin
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
81%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
78%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
77%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
74%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
73%synergy
Buster Sword
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
70%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
69%synergy
Genji Glove
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Open the Armory
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Esper Sentinel
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Sword of the Animist
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Forge Anew
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Shadowspear
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Colossus Hammer
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Teferi's Protection
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Smothering Tithe
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
35%synergy
The One Ring
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Farewell
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Mother of Runes
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Giver of Runes
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Zack Fair
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Foundry Inspector
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Leonin Shikari
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Voice of Victory
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Solitude
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Leonin Abunas
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Silent Arbiter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Serra Ascendant
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Cathar Commando
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Brass Squire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Windborn Muse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Myrsmith
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Bastion Protector
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Bronze Guardian
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Metalworker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Archon of Emeria
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Dispatch
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Clever Concealment
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Silence
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Restoration Magic
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mana Tithe
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-26%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Sudden Strike
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Ephemerate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Angel's Grace
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Loran's Escape
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Tithe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Everybody Lives!
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Final Showdown
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Oblation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Single Combat
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Wrath of God
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Divine Reckoning
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Day of Judgment
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Unfinished Business
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Ravages of War
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Fumigate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Armageddon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Ultima
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fated Clash
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Scout for Survivors
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Commander's Plate
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Mithril Coat
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Robe of Stars
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Leyline Axe
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Argentum Armor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Ultima Weapon
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Helm of the Host
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Blade of Selves
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Pearl Medallion
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-42%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Memory
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Thran Power Suit
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Totem
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Lost Jitte
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Hero's Blade
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
The Wind Crystal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Nettlecyst
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Quietus Spike
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Worldslayer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Brass Knuckles
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Cloak
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Forge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Fireshrieker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Land Tax
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Rest in Peace
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
With Great Power...
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Aura of Silence
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
All That Glitters
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Aang's Iceberg
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Super State
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Inventors' Fair
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Buried Ruin
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Monumental Henge
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Den
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Command Beacon
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
War Room
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Wasteland
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Kor Haven
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mistveil Plains
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
The Aetherspark
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Mox Amber
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Paradise Mantle
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Cavern of Souls
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy