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
Scryfall
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Rapier Wit
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Fields of Strife
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion170 decks183 decks
86%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
95%inclusion174 decks183 decks
85%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion173 decks183 decks
85%synergy
Hero's Blade
89%inclusion163 decks183 decks
85%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
89%inclusion163 decks183 decks
83%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
91%inclusion167 decks183 decks
83%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
89%inclusion162 decks183 decks
82%synergy
Champion's Helm
89%inclusion163 decks183 decks
82%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
89%inclusion162 decks183 decks
81%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
87%inclusion160 decks183 decks
81%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
90%inclusion164 decks183 decks
80%synergy
Dispatch
87%inclusion159 decks183 decks
80%synergy
Cultivate
87%inclusion159 decks183 decks
38%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
87%inclusion159 decks183 decks
80%synergy
Professor Hojo
87%inclusion159 decks183 decks
79%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
84%inclusion154 decks183 decks
75%synergy
Unfinished Business
84%inclusion154 decks183 decks
80%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
84%inclusion153 decks183 decks
77%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
84%inclusion153 decks183 decks
78%synergy
Austere Command
83%inclusion152 decks183 decks
69%synergy
Creatures
Helitrooper
82%inclusion150 decks183 decks
78%synergy
Bastion Protector
81%inclusion149 decks183 decks
77%synergy
Zack Fair
81%inclusion148 decks183 decks
75%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
80%inclusion147 decks183 decks
74%synergy
Bronze Guardian
80%inclusion146 decks183 decks
77%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
78%inclusion142 decks183 decks
73%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
71%inclusion130 decks183 decks
67%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
70%inclusion129 decks183 decks
63%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
69%inclusion127 decks183 decks
66%synergy
Armory Automaton
68%inclusion125 decks183 decks
66%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
64%inclusion117 decks183 decks
62%synergy
Barret Wallace
56%inclusion103 decks183 decks
54%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
50%inclusion91 decks183 decks
48%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
49%inclusion90 decks183 decks
48%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
47%inclusion86 decks183 decks
46%synergy
Summon: Kujata
45%inclusion82 decks183 decks
43%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
33%inclusion60 decks183 decks
29%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
31%inclusion56 decks183 decks
27%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
26%inclusion48 decks183 decks
22%synergy
Weapons Vendor
26%inclusion47 decks182 decks
24%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
22%inclusion41 decks183 decks
17%synergy
Freya Crescent
20%inclusion37 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
19%inclusion34 decks183 decks
17%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
18%inclusion33 decks182 decks
17%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
14%inclusion25 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
13%inclusion23 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
-14%synergy
Item Shopkeep
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Clever Concealment
79%inclusion144 decks183 decks
70%synergy
Chaos Warp
77%inclusion140 decks183 decks
57%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
73%inclusion134 decks183 decks
68%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
18%inclusion33 decks183 decks
-39%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
18%inclusion32 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Slash of Light
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
-43%synergy
Haste Magic
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
83%inclusion151 decks183 decks
44%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
80%inclusion146 decks183 decks
75%synergy
Nature's Lore
79%inclusion145 decks183 decks
41%synergy
Vandalblast
79%inclusion144 decks183 decks
69%synergy
Harmonize
70%inclusion128 decks183 decks
61%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
68%inclusion124 decks183 decks
65%synergy
Decimate
66%inclusion121 decks183 decks
59%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
58%inclusion107 decks183 decks
56%synergy
Farseek
15%inclusion28 decks183 decks
-32%synergy
Reach the Horizon
12%inclusion22 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Suplex
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
83%inclusion152 decks183 decks
78%synergy
Lightning Greaves
83%inclusion151 decks183 decks
57%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
83%inclusion151 decks183 decks
77%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
82%inclusion150 decks183 decks
79%synergy
Darksteel Plate
82%inclusion150 decks183 decks
77%synergy
Sword of the Animist
80%inclusion147 decks183 decks
72%synergy
Mask of Memory
76%inclusion139 decks183 decks
73%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
73%inclusion134 decks183 decks
69%synergy
Explorer's Scope
65%inclusion119 decks183 decks
63%synergy
Skullclamp
62%inclusion114 decks183 decks
47%synergy
Ultima Weapon
23%inclusion43 decks183 decks
20%synergy
Samurai's Katana
21%inclusion38 decks183 decks
20%synergy
Genji Glove
16%inclusion30 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
16%inclusion29 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion28 decks183 decks
-12%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
15%inclusion27 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Paladin's Arms
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Warrior's Sword
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Bard's Bow
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
3%synergy
White Mage's Staff
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Nettlecyst
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Celestial Armor
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Hexgold Halberd
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Leyline Axe
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
63%inclusion115 decks183 decks
61%synergy
Furious Rise
49%inclusion90 decks183 decks
48%synergy
Forge Anew
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
83%inclusion151 decks183 decks
77%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
76%inclusion139 decks183 decks
71%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
72%inclusion131 decks183 decks
62%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
-17%synergy
The Gold Saucer
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion174 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion172 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Summoning Materia
85%inclusion155 decks183 decks
80%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion183 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion181 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion181 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion179 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Jungle Shrine
93%inclusion170 decks183 decks
38%synergy
Rootbound Crag
92%inclusion168 decks183 decks
53%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
92%inclusion168 decks183 decks
49%synergy
Cinder Glade
90%inclusion164 decks183 decks
40%synergy
Path of Ancestry
90%inclusion164 decks183 decks
55%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
89%inclusion162 decks183 decks
50%synergy
Battlefield Forge
89%inclusion162 decks183 decks
65%synergy
Canopy Vista
88%inclusion161 decks183 decks
39%synergy
Rugged Prairie
87%inclusion159 decks183 decks
76%synergy
Game Trail
86%inclusion158 decks183 decks
66%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
85%inclusion156 decks183 decks
69%synergy
Exotic Orchard
85%inclusion155 decks183 decks
31%synergy
Fortified Village
85%inclusion155 decks183 decks
63%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
84%inclusion154 decks183 decks
68%synergy
Mossfire Valley
84%inclusion153 decks183 decks
70%synergy
Brushland
83%inclusion152 decks183 decks
62%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
83%inclusion151 decks183 decks
75%synergy
Spire of Industry
81%inclusion148 decks183 decks
75%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
79%inclusion145 decks183 decks
71%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
76%inclusion139 decks183 decks
71%synergy
Evolving Wilds
74%inclusion135 decks183 decks
43%synergy
Radiant Grove
73%inclusion134 decks183 decks
68%synergy
Sacred Peaks
72%inclusion132 decks183 decks
67%synergy
Ash Barrens
64%inclusion117 decks183 decks
58%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
16%inclusion29 decks182 decks
15%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
-8%synergy