Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Expensive 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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Petrified Hamlet
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Erode
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
93%inclusion170 decks183 decks
84%synergy
Buster Sword
89%inclusion156 decks175 decks
81%synergy
Colossus Hammer
88%inclusion161 decks183 decks
81%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
82%inclusion144 decks176 decks
74%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
77%inclusion140 decks183 decks
72%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion142 decks183 decks
70%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
71%inclusion130 decks183 decks
67%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
70%inclusion128 decks183 decks
66%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
72%inclusion131 decks183 decks
65%synergy
Sword of the Animist
73%inclusion133 decks183 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
71%inclusion125 decks176 decks
62%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
69%inclusion122 decks176 decks
61%synergy
Forge Anew
69%inclusion126 decks183 decks
64%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
69%inclusion121 decks176 decks
59%synergy
Shadowspear
67%inclusion123 decks183 decks
63%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion123 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Lore
64%inclusion117 decks183 decks
26%synergy
Professor Hojo
63%inclusion111 decks176 decks
55%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
63%inclusion115 decks183 decks
59%synergy
Heroic Intervention
62%inclusion113 decks183 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
56%inclusion99 decks176 decks
48%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
55%inclusion101 decks183 decks
52%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
53%inclusion97 decks183 decks
48%synergy
Birds of Paradise
49%inclusion90 decks183 decks
26%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
49%inclusion89 decks183 decks
43%synergy
Esper Sentinel
49%inclusion89 decks183 decks
36%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
45%inclusion83 decks183 decks
43%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
44%inclusion81 decks183 decks
23%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
42%inclusion76 decks183 decks
39%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
40%inclusion71 decks176 decks
35%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
40%inclusion73 decks183 decks
37%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
39%inclusion71 decks183 decks
36%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
39%inclusion68 decks176 decks
34%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
38%inclusion66 decks176 decks
34%synergy
Zack Fair
35%inclusion62 decks176 decks
29%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
33%inclusion60 decks183 decks
25%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
32%inclusion58 decks183 decks
29%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
31%inclusion54 decks176 decks
23%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
31%inclusion56 decks183 decks
29%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
30%inclusion53 decks176 decks
24%synergy
Delighted Halfling
30%inclusion54 decks183 decks
20%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
29%inclusion51 decks176 decks
24%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
26%inclusion48 decks183 decks
21%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
26%inclusion45 decks172 decks
24%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
24%inclusion43 decks176 decks
21%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
23%inclusion42 decks183 decks
22%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
23%inclusion42 decks183 decks
22%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
23%inclusion40 decks176 decks
19%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
20%inclusion37 decks183 decks
17%synergy
Helitrooper
18%inclusion32 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Bastion Protector
17%inclusion32 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
17%inclusion31 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion30 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Lion Sash
15%inclusion28 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Freya Crescent
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
15%inclusion27 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Amy Rose
15%inclusion23 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Bloom Tender
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Fervent Champion
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Lizard Blades
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Clever Concealment
51%inclusion94 decks183 decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion93 decks183 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Charm
42%inclusion77 decks183 decks
18%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion71 decks183 decks
32%synergy
Inventory Management
38%inclusion70 decks183 decks
34%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
35%inclusion62 decks176 decks
28%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
26%inclusion46 decks176 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion46 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion37 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Beast Within
20%inclusion36 decks183 decks
-11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion36 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion36 decks183 decks
-6%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
19%inclusion34 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Dawn's Truce
18%inclusion33 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion31 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion27 decks183 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.8%inclusion15 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
51%inclusion93 decks183 decks
47%synergy
Farseek
44%inclusion81 decks183 decks
-3%synergy
Three Visits
39%inclusion71 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Cultivate
37%inclusion68 decks183 decks
-12%synergy
Rampant Growth
31%inclusion57 decks183 decks
-7%synergy
Vandalblast
30%inclusion55 decks183 decks
21%synergy
Open the Armory
28%inclusion51 decks183 decks
23%synergy
Austere Command
27%inclusion50 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
23%inclusion43 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Unfinished Business
22%inclusion41 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion39 decks183 decks
-4%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
18%inclusion31 decks175 decks
16%synergy
Stump Stomp
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Harmonize
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Decimate
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
-20%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Full Throttle
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Single Combat
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
62%inclusion113 decks183 decks
57%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
55%inclusion101 decks183 decks
52%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
49%inclusion90 decks183 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Greaves
49%inclusion90 decks183 decks
23%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
48%inclusion84 decks176 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
46%inclusion84 decks183 decks
44%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion80 decks183 decks
17%synergy
Champion's Helm
42%inclusion76 decks183 decks
35%synergy
Mithril Coat
39%inclusion71 decks183 decks
34%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
38%inclusion70 decks183 decks
36%synergy
Genji Glove
38%inclusion64 decks170 decks
33%synergy
Embercleave
36%inclusion65 decks183 decks
33%synergy
Nettlecyst
34%inclusion63 decks183 decks
32%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
30%inclusion53 decks176 decks
24%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
30%inclusion55 decks183 decks
29%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
30%inclusion54 decks183 decks
28%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
30%inclusion54 decks183 decks
28%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
28%inclusion52 decks183 decks
23%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
28%inclusion52 decks183 decks
26%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
27%inclusion50 decks183 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Plate
27%inclusion50 decks183 decks
22%synergy
Hero's Blade
27%inclusion50 decks183 decks
23%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion47 decks183 decks
24%synergy
Ultima Weapon
24%inclusion42 decks176 decks
21%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
23%inclusion43 decks183 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23%inclusion43 decks183 decks
22%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
21%inclusion39 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Sunforger
20%inclusion37 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Plate
20%inclusion37 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
20%inclusion37 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
19%inclusion34 decks183 decks
16%synergy
Basilisk Collar
19%inclusion34 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Helm of the Host
18%inclusion33 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
16%inclusion30 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
16%inclusion29 decks179 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion28 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
14%inclusion25 decks175 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion22 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Power Fist
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Samurai's Katana
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
32%inclusion58 decks183 decks
29%synergy
Aggravated Assault
16%inclusion29 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Annie Joins Up
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
-5%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Strong Back
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
51%inclusion93 decks183 decks
35%synergy
Rogue's Passage
46%inclusion85 decks183 decks
20%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
29%inclusion53 decks183 decks
23%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
25%inclusion45 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion39 decks183 decks
17%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
19%inclusion35 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
18%inclusion33 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
15%inclusion28 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion28 decks183 decks
-3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion25 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion163 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion160 decks183 decks
13%synergy
The Aetherspark
28%inclusion52 decks183 decks
27%synergy
Summoning Materia
19%inclusion33 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
19%inclusion34 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion178 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion177 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion177 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion173 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
87%inclusion160 decks183 decks
47%synergy
Temple Garden
86%inclusion158 decks183 decks
44%synergy
Stomping Ground
83%inclusion151 decks183 decks
39%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
73%inclusion133 decks183 decks
32%synergy
Wooded Foothills
70%inclusion128 decks183 decks
40%synergy
Windswept Heath
69%inclusion126 decks183 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion125 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
68%inclusion124 decks183 decks
40%synergy
Spectator Seating
68%inclusion124 decks183 decks
43%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
67%inclusion122 decks183 decks
39%synergy
Spire Garden
60%inclusion110 decks183 decks
33%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
55%inclusion100 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
52%inclusion95 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Rootbound Crag
50%inclusion92 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Battlefield Forge
50%inclusion92 decks183 decks
27%synergy
Brushland
48%inclusion87 decks183 decks
26%synergy
Taiga
43%inclusion79 decks183 decks
32%synergy
Plateau
43%inclusion78 decks183 decks
32%synergy
Savannah
42%inclusion77 decks183 decks
31%synergy
Spire of Industry
42%inclusion76 decks183 decks
36%synergy
Jungle Shrine
37%inclusion68 decks183 decks
-18%synergy
Rugged Prairie
32%inclusion59 decks183 decks
21%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
31%inclusion57 decks183 decks
23%synergy
Hushwood Verge
31%inclusion56 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Rockfall Vale
27%inclusion50 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Sundown Pass
27%inclusion49 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion49 decks183 decks
-8%synergy
Canopy Vista
26%inclusion48 decks183 decks
-23%synergy
Thornspire Verge
26%inclusion48 decks183 decks
17%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
25%inclusion46 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Cinder Glade
25%inclusion46 decks183 decks
-24%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
25%inclusion45 decks183 decks
18%synergy
Karplusan Forest
21%inclusion38 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion37 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
20%inclusion36 decks183 decks
17%synergy
Lush Portico
20%inclusion36 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion32 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Commercial District
17%inclusion32 decks183 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion31 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion30 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
16%inclusion30 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Elegant Parlor
16%inclusion30 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Mossfire Valley
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Fortified Village
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
-9%synergy