Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Expensive Aggro

Cas Hinds
Apr 13, 2026
Am I Lying in a Game of Commander, or Am I Playing to My Outs?
At what point does withholding details become lying? In a game of Commander, is it okay to deceive? Or even lie? Let's discuss.
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Erode
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Lorehold Charm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
92%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
91%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
91%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
98%inclusion41 decks42 decks
90%synergy
Buster Sword
98%inclusion41 decks42 decks
90%synergy
Shadowspear
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
77%synergy
Colossus Hammer
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
76%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
72%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
72%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
67%synergy
Forge Anew
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
70%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
66%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
64%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
66%synergy
Heroic Intervention
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
64%synergy
Esper Sentinel
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
51%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
57%synergy
Teferi's Protection
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Ancient Tomb
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Worldly Tutor
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
53%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Delighted Halfling
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Professor Hojo
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
20%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Zack Fair
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Bloom Tender
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Shikari
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Freya Crescent
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Giver of Runes
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Combat Celebrant
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Boros Charm
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Inventory Management
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Dispatch
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Clever Concealment
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Eladamri's Call
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Final Showdown
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Beast Within
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-22%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Veil of Summer
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Collective Resistance
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Pyroblast
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
60%synergy
Nature's Lore
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Open the Armory
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Three Visits
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Farseek
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-20%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Cultivate
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-34%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Unfinished Business
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Full Throttle
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Rampant Growth
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-30%synergy
Decimate
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Stump Stomp
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Harmonize
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
56%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Mithril Coat
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Commander's Plate
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Embercleave
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Helm of the Host
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Champion's Helm
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Sunforger
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Sword of the Animist
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Genji Glove
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Nettlecyst
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Basilisk Collar
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Power Fist
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Celestial Armor
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Plate
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Blade
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Ultima Weapon
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Memory
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Fighter Class
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Annie Joins Up
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-20%synergy
Windcrag Siege
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Rancor
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
All That Glitters
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Super State
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Urza's Saga
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Buried Ruin
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Den
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Tree of Tales
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Summoning Materia
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
64%synergy
Sacred Foundry
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
56%synergy
Taiga
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
83%synergy
Wooded Foothills
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
64%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
66%synergy
Savannah
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
81%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Plateau
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
81%synergy
Temple Garden
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
49%synergy
Stomping Ground
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Spectator Seating
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Spire Garden
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Rootbound Crag
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-19%synergy
Brushland
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Hushwood Verge
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Thornspire Verge
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
22%synergy
City of Brass
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Spire of Industry
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Battlefield Forge
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Starting Town
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Elegant Parlor
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Commercial District
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Lush Portico
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Karplusan Forest
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Canopy Vista
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-34%synergy
Cinder Glade
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-34%synergy
Jungle Shrine
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-42%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy