Cloud, Midgar Mercenary (Commander) - Optimized Equipment

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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
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Winnowing
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Personify
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion65 decks68 decks
85%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
91%inclusion62 decks68 decks
81%synergy
Buster Sword
88%inclusion60 decks68 decks
80%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
84%inclusion57 decks68 decks
75%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
79%inclusion54 decks68 decks
73%synergy
Forge Anew
78%inclusion53 decks68 decks
72%synergy
Genji Glove
77%inclusion48 decks62 decks
72%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
76%inclusion52 decks68 decks
71%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
79%inclusion54 decks68 decks
71%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
88%inclusion60 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
82%inclusion56 decks68 decks
68%synergy
Esper Sentinel
79%inclusion54 decks68 decks
45%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
76%inclusion52 decks68 decks
40%synergy
Commander's Plate
72%inclusion49 decks68 decks
60%synergy
Path to Exile
71%inclusion48 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Sword of the Animist
71%inclusion48 decks68 decks
52%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
69%inclusion47 decks68 decks
61%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
66%inclusion45 decks68 decks
59%synergy
Open the Armory
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
84%inclusion57 decks68 decks
61%synergy
Teferi's Protection
71%inclusion48 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Smothering Tithe
65%inclusion44 decks68 decks
34%synergy
The One Ring
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Ancient Tomb
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Mana Vault
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Farewell
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
42%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
54%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
52%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Mother of Runes
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Witch Enchanter
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Zack Fair
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Giver of Runes
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Voice of Victory
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Lion Sash
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Solitude
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Silent Arbiter
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Brass Squire
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Sun Titan
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Archon of Emeria
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Weapons Vendor
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Leonin Abunas
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Serra Ascendant
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Leonin Shikari
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Foundry Inspector
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Aven Interrupter
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Bastion Protector
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Tataru Taru
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Roaming Throne
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Cathar Commando
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-21%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
41%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Silence
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Restoration Magic
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Ephemerate
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Final Showdown
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Tithe
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Loran's Escape
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Everybody Lives!
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Angel's Grace
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Dawn Charm
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Disenchant
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Tithe
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Get Lost
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Wrath of God
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-16%synergy
Divine Reckoning
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Unfinished Business
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Winds of Abandon
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Day of Judgment
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Cataclysm
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Armageddon
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
58%synergy
Shadowspear
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
51%synergy
Colossus Hammer
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
48%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Mithril Coat
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
41%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
41%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Mask of Memory
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Lost Jitte
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Leyline Axe
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Robe of Stars
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Ultima Weapon
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Blade of Selves
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Argentum Armor
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Pearl Medallion
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
-37%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Thran Power Suit
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Helm of the Host
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Basilisk Collar
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Quietus Spike
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Champion's Helm
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Winter Moon
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Land Tax
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Rest in Peace
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
With Great Power...
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Rule of Law
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Deafening Silence
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Super State
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
All That Glitters
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
49%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Buried Ruin
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Monumental Henge
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
29%synergy
War Room
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Den
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Strip Mine
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Wasteland
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Kor Haven
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion65 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion44 decks68 decks
7%synergy
The Aetherspark
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
42%synergy
Mox Opal
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion65 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
13%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Cavern of Souls
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-16%synergy
Command Tower
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy