Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget Artifacts

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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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
87%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
85%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
84%synergy
Champion's Helm
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
83%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
82%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
82%synergy
Hero's Blade
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
82%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
81%synergy
Sword of the Animist
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
80%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
Rampant Growth
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Cultivate
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
78%synergy
Dispatch
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
79%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
78%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
76%synergy
Darksteel Plate
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
77%synergy
Lightning Greaves
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
73%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
76%synergy
Creatures
Bastion Protector
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
74%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
72%synergy
Professor Hojo
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
68%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
68%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
63%synergy
Zack Fair
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
64%synergy
Helitrooper
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
63%synergy
Bronze Guardian
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
63%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Armory Automaton
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
45%synergy
Barret Wallace
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Summon: Kujata
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Weapons Vendor
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Freya Crescent
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Delivery Moogle
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Amy Rose
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Edgar, Master Machinist
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Item Shopkeep
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Sazh Katzroy
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Ultimate Magic: Holy
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
69%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
70%synergy
Clever Concealment
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
60%synergy
Chaos Warp
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
60%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
-33%synergy
Path to Exile
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-42%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Protection Magic
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Slash of Light
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Mouser Attack!
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Manhole Missile
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
65%synergy
Unfinished Business
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
74%synergy
Vandalblast
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
66%synergy
Nature's Lore
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
67%synergy
Harmonize
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Decimate
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
52%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
45%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Farseek
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-35%synergy
Open the Armory
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-19%synergy
Ultima
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Reach the Horizon
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Unexpected Request
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
67%synergy
Mask of Memory
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
65%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
65%synergy
Explorer's Scope
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
53%synergy
Skullclamp
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Ultima Weapon
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Genji Glove
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Samurai's Katana
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
The Fire Crystal
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Meteor Sword
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Goldvein Pick
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
The Seriema
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Nettlecyst
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Plate Armor
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Thran Power Suit
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Leyline Axe
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Hookblade
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Fireshrieker
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Key to the City
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Coral Sword
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Bard's Bow
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
45%synergy
Furious Rise
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Forge Anew
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
All That Glitters
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Annie Joins Up
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
64%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
57%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
63%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion47 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Summoning Materia
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
68%synergy
Blitzball
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion49 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion49 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion49 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion47 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Jungle Shrine
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Rootbound Crag
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Cinder Glade
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
70%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
78%synergy
Exotic Orchard
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Rugged Prairie
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
71%synergy
Path of Ancestry
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Game Trail
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
60%synergy
Spire of Industry
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
74%synergy
Fortified Village
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
58%synergy
Brushland
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
58%synergy
Battlefield Forge
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Canopy Vista
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
69%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
59%synergy
Mossfire Valley
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
62%synergy
Evolving Wilds
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Radiant Grove
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
64%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
62%synergy
Sacred Peaks
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
62%synergy
Ash Barrens
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
53%synergy
Stomping Ground
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-33%synergy
Blossoming Sands
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Plenty
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Abandon
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Capital City
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Dimension X
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy