Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget Core

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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Fields of Strife
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
1.8%inclusion1 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Raphael, Tag Team Tough
1.0%inclusion1 decks104 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion166 decks177 decks
87%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion168 decks177 decks
86%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
95%inclusion168 decks177 decks
85%synergy
Hero's Blade
89%inclusion157 decks177 decks
85%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
90%inclusion160 decks177 decks
85%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
90%inclusion159 decks177 decks
84%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
92%inclusion162 decks177 decks
83%synergy
Champion's Helm
89%inclusion158 decks177 decks
83%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
88%inclusion156 decks177 decks
82%synergy
Unfinished Business
85%inclusion151 decks177 decks
82%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
89%inclusion158 decks177 decks
80%synergy
Cultivate
89%inclusion157 decks177 decks
40%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
89%inclusion157 decks177 decks
81%synergy
Dispatch
88%inclusion156 decks177 decks
82%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
88%inclusion156 decks177 decks
81%synergy
Professor Hojo
88%inclusion155 decks177 decks
80%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
85%inclusion151 decks177 decks
77%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
85%inclusion150 decks177 decks
78%synergy
Lightning Greaves
85%inclusion150 decks177 decks
59%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
84%inclusion149 decks177 decks
78%synergy
Creatures
Helitrooper
84%inclusion148 decks177 decks
79%synergy
Bastion Protector
82%inclusion146 decks177 decks
79%synergy
Bronze Guardian
81%inclusion143 decks177 decks
78%synergy
Zack Fair
81%inclusion143 decks177 decks
75%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
80%inclusion141 decks177 decks
75%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
80%inclusion141 decks177 decks
73%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
75%inclusion133 decks177 decks
67%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
73%inclusion129 decks177 decks
69%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
71%inclusion126 decks177 decks
68%synergy
Armory Automaton
71%inclusion125 decks177 decks
69%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
66%inclusion117 decks177 decks
64%synergy
Barret Wallace
56%inclusion100 decks177 decks
54%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
54%inclusion96 decks177 decks
53%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
52%inclusion92 decks177 decks
50%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
49%inclusion86 decks177 decks
47%synergy
Summon: Kujata
47%inclusion84 decks177 decks
46%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
31%inclusion55 decks177 decks
28%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
30%inclusion53 decks177 decks
27%synergy
Weapons Vendor
26%inclusion45 decks176 decks
24%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
25%inclusion44 decks177 decks
21%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
23%inclusion40 decks177 decks
17%synergy
Freya Crescent
20%inclusion36 decks177 decks
19%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
17%inclusion30 decks177 decks
16%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
15%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
14%inclusion25 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
13%inclusion22 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
11%inclusion19 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
10%inclusion17 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
0%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
-15%synergy
Item Shopkeep
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Clever Concealment
80%inclusion142 decks177 decks
71%synergy
Chaos Warp
79%inclusion139 decks177 decks
59%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
76%inclusion135 decks177 decks
71%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
17%inclusion30 decks177 decks
-41%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion19 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
11%inclusion19 decks177 decks
-43%synergy
Slash of Light
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Haste Magic
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
84%inclusion148 decks177 decks
45%synergy
Austere Command
83%inclusion147 decks177 decks
69%synergy
Nature's Lore
82%inclusion146 decks177 decks
45%synergy
Vandalblast
80%inclusion141 decks177 decks
70%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
80%inclusion141 decks177 decks
75%synergy
Harmonize
71%inclusion126 decks177 decks
62%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
69%inclusion122 decks177 decks
67%synergy
Decimate
68%inclusion121 decks177 decks
61%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
60%inclusion106 decks177 decks
58%synergy
Farseek
15%inclusion27 decks177 decks
-32%synergy
Reach the Horizon
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conformer Shuriken
84%inclusion149 decks177 decks
78%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
84%inclusion149 decks177 decks
79%synergy
Darksteel Plate
83%inclusion147 decks177 decks
78%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
82%inclusion146 decks177 decks
80%synergy
Sword of the Animist
81%inclusion144 decks177 decks
73%synergy
Mask of Memory
77%inclusion136 decks177 decks
74%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
74%inclusion131 decks177 decks
70%synergy
Explorer's Scope
66%inclusion117 decks177 decks
64%synergy
Skullclamp
64%inclusion113 decks177 decks
49%synergy
Ultima Weapon
21%inclusion38 decks177 decks
18%synergy
Samurai's Katana
21%inclusion37 decks177 decks
20%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
15%synergy
Genji Glove
15%inclusion27 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
14%inclusion25 decks177 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion24 decks177 decks
-13%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
12%inclusion22 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Paladin's Arms
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Bard's Bow
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Warrior's Sword
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
8.5%inclusion15 decks177 decks
8%synergy
White Mage's Staff
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Nettlecyst
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Hexgold Halberd
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Leyline Axe
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
66%inclusion116 decks177 decks
63%synergy
Furious Rise
49%inclusion87 decks177 decks
48%synergy
Forge Anew
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
84%inclusion148 decks177 decks
78%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
77%inclusion137 decks177 decks
73%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
74%inclusion131 decks177 decks
64%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.5%inclusion15 decks177 decks
-18%synergy
The Gold Saucer
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion170 decks177 decks
21%synergy
Sol Ring
95%inclusion168 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Summoning Materia
86%inclusion152 decks177 decks
81%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion177 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion175 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion175 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion174 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Jungle Shrine
94%inclusion166 decks177 decks
39%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
93%inclusion165 decks177 decks
50%synergy
Rootbound Crag
93%inclusion164 decks177 decks
54%synergy
Cinder Glade
90%inclusion160 decks177 decks
41%synergy
Battlefield Forge
90%inclusion159 decks177 decks
67%synergy
Path of Ancestry
90%inclusion159 decks177 decks
55%synergy
Canopy Vista
90%inclusion159 decks177 decks
41%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
89%inclusion158 decks177 decks
51%synergy
Game Trail
88%inclusion156 decks177 decks
68%synergy
Rugged Prairie
88%inclusion156 decks177 decks
77%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
87%inclusion154 decks177 decks
71%synergy
Mossfire Valley
86%inclusion153 decks177 decks
73%synergy
Fortified Village
86%inclusion153 decks177 decks
65%synergy
Exotic Orchard
86%inclusion152 decks177 decks
33%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
85%inclusion151 decks177 decks
69%synergy
Brushland
85%inclusion150 decks177 decks
63%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
84%inclusion148 decks177 decks
76%synergy
Spire of Industry
82%inclusion145 decks177 decks
77%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
81%inclusion143 decks177 decks
72%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
80%inclusion141 decks177 decks
75%synergy
Radiant Grove
77%inclusion136 decks177 decks
71%synergy
Sacred Peaks
76%inclusion134 decks177 decks
70%synergy
Evolving Wilds
73%inclusion130 decks177 decks
43%synergy
Ash Barrens
66%inclusion116 decks177 decks
60%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
15%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
-8%synergy