Cloud, Midgar Mercenary (Commander) - Upgraded 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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20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Forge Anew
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
86%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
84%synergy
Buster Sword
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
84%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
82%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
72%synergy
Sword of the Animist
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
70%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
69%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
68%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
68%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
55%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
62%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
62%synergy
Genji Glove
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
60%synergy
Open the Armory
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
52%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
60%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Teferi's Protection
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Smothering Tithe
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
58%synergy
Esper Sentinel
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Grand Abolisher
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Mother of Runes
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Giver of Runes
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Zack Fair
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Bastion Protector
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Brass Squire
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Sun Titan
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Voice of Victory
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Weapons Vendor
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Foundry Inspector
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Serra Ascendant
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Leonin Abunas
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Shikari
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Solitude
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Auriok Steelshaper
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Tataru Taru
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Delivery Moogle
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Silent Arbiter
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Barricade
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-19%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Helitrooper
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-15%synergy
Starnheim Courser
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Claim Jumper
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Clever Concealment
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Restoration Magic
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Reprieve
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Ephemerate
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Cloudshift
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Slash of Light
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Battle Menu
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Loran's Escape
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Parting Gust
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Protection Magic
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Dual-Sun Technique
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Eerie Interlude
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Divine Resilience
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Tithe
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Disenchant
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Destroy Evil
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Abolish
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
51%synergy
Single Combat
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Unfinished Business
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Wrath of God
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Divine Reckoning
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Starfall Invocation
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Cut a Deal
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Slash the Ranks
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Open the Vaults
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Winds of Abandon
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
One Last Job
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Helping Hand
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Jolted Awake
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Call a Surprise Witness
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
50%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
49%synergy
Commander's Plate
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Colossus Hammer
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Mithril Coat
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Blade of Selves
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Ultima Weapon
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Mask of Memory
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Helm of the Host
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Lost Jitte
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Plate
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Pearl Medallion
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-38%synergy
Thran Power Suit
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Robe of Stars
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Champion's Helm
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Argentum Armor
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Basilisk Collar
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Celestial Armor
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Forge
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Fishing Gear
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Ghostly Prison
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Super State
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
With Great Power...
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Idolized
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
All That Glitters
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Crackdown
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Hanna's Custody
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Vault 101: Birthday Party
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Mantle
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Smile at Death
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Inventors' Fair
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
31%synergy
War Room
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Monumental Henge
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Den
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Minas Tirith
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Kor Haven
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Tower
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Mine
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Cathedral of War
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Wasteland
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Workshop
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Drifting Meadow
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
6%synergy
The Aetherspark
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Arcane Signet
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
-26%synergy
Mox Opal
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-17%synergy
White Auracite
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
15%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Command Tower
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-21%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy