Cloud, Midgar Mercenary (Commander) - Budget Voltron

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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
Stalactite Dagger
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Curious Colossus
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Kinbinding
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
84%inclusion32 decks38 decks
74%synergy
Zack Fair
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
72%synergy
Weapons Vendor
68%inclusion26 decks38 decks
66%synergy
Genji Glove
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
65%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
54%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
54%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
53%synergy
Colossus Hammer
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
53%synergy
Unfinished Business
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
51%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
-10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Path to Exile
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Sword of the Animist
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
42%synergy
Dispatch
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
48%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Bastion Protector
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
41%synergy
Mask of Memory
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
45%synergy
Darksteel Plate
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
47%synergy
Champion's Helm
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-18%synergy
Creatures
Bronze Guardian
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
43%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
43%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Helitrooper
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Sun Titan
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Armory Automaton
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Foundry Inspector
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Delivery Moogle
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Tataru Taru
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Brass Squire
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
PuPu UFO
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Leonin Abunas
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Auron, Venerated Guardian
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Starnheim Courser
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Wall of Omens
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Windborn Muse
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Guardian of Faith
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-12%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Auriok Steelshaper
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Cloudbound Moogle
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Dwarven Castle Guard
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Restoration Magic
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
41%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Clever Concealment
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Slash of Light
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Loran's Escape
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-25%synergy
Battle Menu
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Silence
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Mana Tithe
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Destroy Evil
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Protection Magic
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Gods Willing
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Surge of Salvation
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-16%synergy
Auron's Inspiration
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Return to Dust
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Strength of Arms
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Lightfoot Technique
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Fleeting Flight
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Cloudshift
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Coordinated Maneuver
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Unwanted Remake
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Crumb and Get It
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Secure the Wastes
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Shelter
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Excise the Imperfect
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Grand Crescendo
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Take Up the Shield
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Rustler Rampage
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Moogles' Valor
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
You're Not Alone
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Secret Rendezvous
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Austere Command
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Open the Armory
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Cut a Deal
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
One Last Job
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Day of Judgment
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Ultima
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Martial Coup
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Exorcise
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Lay Down Arms
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Dewdrop Cure
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Kayla's Reconstruction
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Repair and Recharge
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Final Judgment
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Fumigate
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Slash the Ranks
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hero's Blade
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
49%synergy
Buster Sword
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
42%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
44%synergy
Ultima Weapon
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Goldvein Pick
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
41%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
40%synergy
Explorer's Scope
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
37%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Basilisk Collar
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Blade of Selves
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
26%synergy
White Mage's Staff
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
28%synergy
The Wind Crystal
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Pearl Medallion
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
-33%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Paladin's Arms
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Celestial Armor
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Crystal Fragments
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Excalibur II
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Thran Power Suit
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Brass Knuckles
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Fireshrieker
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Phoenix Down
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Quietus Spike
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Plate Armor
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Kor Halberd
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Argentum Armor
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
39%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
9%synergy
With Great Power...
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
All That Glitters
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Hardlight Containment
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Pacifism
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Trapped in the Screen
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Pariah
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Karmic Justice
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of Hope
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Flaming Fist
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-26%synergy
Banishing Light
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
The Wandering Emperor
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Gideon, Martial Paragon
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
43%synergy
Temple of the False God
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Buried Ruin
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Forge of Heroes
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-10%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-10%synergy
The Gold Saucer
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Cathedral of War
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
War Room
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-31%synergy
Command Beacon
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
The Fair Basilica
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion31 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
White Auracite
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-12%synergy
Blitzball
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
The Aetherspark
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
The Irencrag
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion38 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Capital City
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Spire of Industry
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Starting Town
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Crossroads Village
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy