Average Deck for Cloud, Midgar Mercenary - Budget Optimized

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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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Owain Roberts
Jan 30, 2026
Sneaking Into Combat With Noctis, Heir Apparent in Commander
Beyond the Multiverse ends on a high note with Noctis, Heir Apparent, an Esper commander who likes to sneak into combat with weapons.
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Average Decklist

Adelbert Steiner
Adelbert Steiner
Aerith Gainsborough
Aerith Gainsborough
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
Bastion Protector
Bastion Protector
Bronze Guardian
Bronze Guardian
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
Codsworth, Handy Helper
Codsworth, Handy Helper
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Delivery Moogle
Delivery Moogle
Grand Abolisher
Grand Abolisher
Helitrooper
Helitrooper
Lion Sash
Lion Sash
Puresteel Paladin
Puresteel Paladin
Sram, Senior Edificer
Sram, Senior Edificer
Stoneforge Mystic
Stoneforge Mystic
Sun Titan
Sun Titan
Weapons Vendor
Weapons Vendor
Zack Fair
Zack Fair
Instants (8)
Cloud's Limit Break
Cloud's Limit Break
Dispatch
Dispatch
Path to Exile
Path to Exile
Restoration Magic
Restoration Magic
Slash of Light
Slash of Light
Stroke of Midnight
Stroke of Midnight
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Ultimate Magic: Holy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
Sorceries (5)
Open the Armory
Open the Armory
Sevinne's Reclamation
Sevinne's Reclamation
Steelshaper's Gift
Steelshaper's Gift
Unfinished Business
Unfinished Business
Vanquish the Horde
Vanquish the Horde
Artifacts (25)
Aettir and Priwen
Aettir and Priwen
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Basilisk Collar
Basilisk Collar
Blackblade Reforged
Blackblade Reforged
Buster Sword
Buster Sword
Celestial Armor
Celestial Armor
Champion's Helm
Champion's Helm
Colossus Hammer
Colossus Hammer
Darksteel Plate
Darksteel Plate
Excalibur II
Excalibur II
Fireshrieker
Fireshrieker
Genji Glove
Genji Glove
Hammer of Nazahn
Hammer of Nazahn
Hero's Blade
Hero's Blade
Leyline Axe
Leyline Axe
Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves
Machinist's Arsenal
Machinist's Arsenal
Mask of Memory
Mask of Memory
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Masterwork of Ingenuity
Pearl Medallion
Pearl Medallion
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Sword of the Animist
Sword of the Animist
Ultima Weapon
Ultima Weapon
Whispersilk Cloak
Whispersilk Cloak
Enchantments (6)
All That Glitters
All That Glitters
Authority of the Consuls
Authority of the Consuls
Forge Anew
Forge Anew
Mantle of the Ancients
Mantle of the Ancients
Sigarda's Aid
Sigarda's Aid
With Great Power...
With Great Power...
Lands (5)
Abandoned Air Temple
Abandoned Air Temple
Ishgard, the Holy See
Ishgard, the Holy See
Monumental Henge
Monumental Henge
Rogue's Passage
Rogue's Passage
Temple of the False God
Temple of the False God
Basics (1)
Plains
31 Plains