Cloud, Midgar Mercenary (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

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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
Personify
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
92%inclusion57 decks62 decks
81%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
84%inclusion52 decks62 decks
79%synergy
Buster Sword
87%inclusion54 decks62 decks
79%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
89%inclusion55 decks62 decks
79%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
85%inclusion53 decks62 decks
77%synergy
Forge Anew
79%inclusion49 decks62 decks
73%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
79%inclusion49 decks62 decks
73%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
71%inclusion44 decks62 decks
66%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
81%inclusion50 decks62 decks
66%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
71%inclusion44 decks62 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
90%inclusion56 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Sword of the Animist
82%inclusion51 decks62 decks
64%synergy
Esper Sentinel
81%inclusion50 decks62 decks
47%synergy
Path to Exile
79%inclusion49 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Plate
76%inclusion47 decks62 decks
64%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
73%inclusion45 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Shadowspear
73%inclusion45 decks62 decks
63%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
71%inclusion44 decks62 decks
63%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
68%inclusion42 decks62 decks
62%synergy
Mother of Runes
68%inclusion42 decks62 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Teferi's Protection
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
33%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
60%synergy
Grand Abolisher
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
41%synergy
Witch Enchanter
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
39%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
43%synergy
Giver of Runes
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
45%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
50%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
39%synergy
Voice of Victory
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
40%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Lion Sash
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Solitude
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Zack Fair
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Brass Squire
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Leonin Shikari
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Serra Ascendant
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Aven Interrupter
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Auriok Steelshaper
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Cathar Commando
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-16%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-12%synergy
Bastion Protector
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Archon of Emeria
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Containment Priest
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Foundry Inspector
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Censor
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
49%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Clever Concealment
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Generous Gift
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Silence
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Reprieve
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Ephemerate
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Final Showdown
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Orim's Chant
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Cloudshift
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Mana Tithe
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Reverent Mantra
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Unwanted Remake
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Dual-Sun Technique
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
56%synergy
Open the Armory
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
40%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Single Combat
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Divine Reckoning
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-18%synergy
Slash the Ranks
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Helping Hand
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Wrath of God
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Jolted Awake
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Emeria's Call
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Starfall Invocation
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Unfinished Business
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Genji Glove
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
56%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
52%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
46%synergy
Mithril Coat
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
41%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
45%synergy
Colossus Hammer
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Mask of Memory
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Leyline Axe
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Lost Jitte
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Skullclamp
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Argentum Armor
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Helm of the Host
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Pearl Medallion
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
-37%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Robe of Stars
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Blade of Selves
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Ultima Weapon
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Thran Power Suit
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-13%synergy
Champion's Helm
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Fishing Gear
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Oketra's Monument
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-20%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Land Tax
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Super State
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-10%synergy
Deafening Silence
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-12%synergy
Rule of Law
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Rest in Peace
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
74%inclusion46 decks62 decks
52%synergy
Urza's Saga
71%inclusion44 decks62 decks
60%synergy
Monumental Henge
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
45%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Buried Ruin
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
44%synergy
Inventors' Fair
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
45%synergy
War Room
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Den
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Strip Mine
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Kor Haven
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
City of Traitors
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Wasteland
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion60 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
73%inclusion45 decks62 decks
69%synergy
Mox Amber
66%inclusion41 decks62 decks
61%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion39 decks62 decks
5%synergy
The Aetherspark
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
49%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Springleaf Drum
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-20%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
Paradise Mantle
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
92%inclusion57 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
39%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
29%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Cavern of Souls
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Windswept Heath
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-21%synergy
Emeria's Call
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
0%synergy