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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Jennika's Technique
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Go Ninja Go
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Tempestra, Dame of Games
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Special Move
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Mona Lisa, Science Geek
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
93%inclusion164 decks177 decks
83%synergy
Colossus Hammer
88%inclusion155 decks177 decks
81%synergy
Buster Sword
88%inclusion148 decks169 decks
79%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
81%inclusion138 decks170 decks
74%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
76%inclusion134 decks177 decks
71%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
77%inclusion137 decks177 decks
70%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
71%inclusion126 decks177 decks
67%synergy
Sword of the Animist
73%inclusion130 decks177 decks
66%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
68%inclusion121 decks177 decks
65%synergy
Forge Anew
67%inclusion119 decks177 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
71%inclusion121 decks170 decks
62%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
70%inclusion119 decks170 decks
60%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
69%inclusion117 decks170 decks
61%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
68%inclusion121 decks177 decks
62%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion119 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
65%inclusion115 decks177 decks
61%synergy
Nature's Lore
63%inclusion111 decks177 decks
25%synergy
Professor Hojo
62%inclusion106 decks170 decks
55%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
62%inclusion109 decks177 decks
57%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
62%inclusion109 decks177 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
56%inclusion95 decks170 decks
47%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
55%inclusion98 decks177 decks
52%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
54%inclusion95 decks177 decks
49%synergy
Birds of Paradise
48%inclusion85 decks177 decks
25%synergy
Esper Sentinel
46%inclusion82 decks177 decks
34%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
46%inclusion82 decks177 decks
41%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
46%inclusion81 decks177 decks
44%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
42%inclusion75 decks177 decks
21%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
41%inclusion70 decks170 decks
35%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
41%inclusion70 decks170 decks
36%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
41%inclusion72 decks177 decks
39%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
39%inclusion67 decks170 decks
36%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
39%inclusion69 decks177 decks
36%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
38%inclusion68 decks177 decks
35%synergy
Zack Fair
35%inclusion59 decks170 decks
29%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
33%inclusion58 decks177 decks
30%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
32%inclusion57 decks177 decks
25%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
32%inclusion56 decks177 decks
30%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
31%inclusion52 decks170 decks
24%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
31%inclusion52 decks170 decks
23%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
30%inclusion51 decks170 decks
25%synergy
Delighted Halfling
29%inclusion52 decks177 decks
19%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
28%inclusion47 decks170 decks
24%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
27%inclusion48 decks177 decks
22%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
26%inclusion43 decks166 decks
24%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
24%inclusion42 decks177 decks
22%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
23%inclusion41 decks177 decks
22%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
23%inclusion39 decks170 decks
19%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
21%inclusion37 decks177 decks
18%synergy
Helitrooper
18%inclusion31 decks170 decks
14%synergy
Bastion Protector
18%inclusion31 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
18%inclusion31 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Freya Crescent
16%inclusion27 decks170 decks
14%synergy
Amy Rose
15%inclusion23 decks150 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion27 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Lion Sash
15%inclusion27 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
12%inclusion22 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
12%inclusion22 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
12%inclusion20 decks170 decks
9%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion19 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion18 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion18 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Lizard Blades
10%inclusion18 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Bloom Tender
10%inclusion17 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
9.4%inclusion16 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Armory Automaton
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Elves
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
-8%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
60%inclusion106 decks177 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion93 decks177 decks
-2%synergy
Clever Concealment
49%inclusion87 decks177 decks
40%synergy
Boros Charm
40%inclusion70 decks177 decks
15%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion69 decks177 decks
33%synergy
Inventory Management
36%inclusion63 decks177 decks
31%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
34%inclusion57 decks170 decks
27%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
28%inclusion48 decks170 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion47 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion36 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Beast Within
20%inclusion36 decks177 decks
-10%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion35 decks177 decks
-6%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
19%inclusion32 decks170 decks
14%synergy
Dawn's Truce
18%inclusion32 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion31 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion30 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion26 decks177 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion23 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
50%inclusion89 decks177 decks
47%synergy
Farseek
42%inclusion75 decks177 decks
-5%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion68 decks177 decks
-11%synergy
Three Visits
36%inclusion64 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Rampant Growth
34%inclusion60 decks177 decks
-4%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion54 decks177 decks
21%synergy
Austere Command
27%inclusion47 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Open the Armory
27%inclusion47 decks177 decks
22%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
24%inclusion42 decks177 decks
19%synergy
Unfinished Business
23%inclusion40 decks177 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion39 decks177 decks
-3%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
17%inclusion29 decks169 decks
15%synergy
Stump Stomp
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Harmonize
11%inclusion19 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Decimate
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
-20%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Full Throttle
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Single Combat
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
53%inclusion94 decks177 decks
50%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
51%inclusion87 decks170 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion90 decks177 decks
25%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
49%inclusion86 decks177 decks
44%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion81 decks177 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
45%inclusion80 decks177 decks
43%synergy
Champion's Helm
41%inclusion73 decks177 decks
35%synergy
Mithril Coat
41%inclusion72 decks177 decks
36%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
40%inclusion70 decks177 decks
37%synergy
Genji Glove
37%inclusion61 decks164 decks
32%synergy
Nettlecyst
35%inclusion62 decks177 decks
33%synergy
Embercleave
34%inclusion61 decks177 decks
32%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
31%inclusion52 decks170 decks
25%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
31%inclusion54 decks177 decks
29%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
28%inclusion50 decks177 decks
22%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
28%inclusion50 decks177 decks
26%synergy
Hero's Blade
28%inclusion50 decks177 decks
24%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
28%inclusion49 decks177 decks
23%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
28%inclusion49 decks177 decks
26%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
27%inclusion48 decks177 decks
24%synergy
Darksteel Plate
27%inclusion47 decks177 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion45 decks177 decks
24%synergy
Ultima Weapon
25%inclusion42 decks170 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion42 decks177 decks
22%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
23%inclusion41 decks177 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
23%inclusion40 decks177 decks
21%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
21%inclusion37 decks177 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Plate
19%inclusion34 decks177 decks
18%synergy
Sunforger
19%inclusion34 decks177 decks
18%synergy
Helm of the Host
19%inclusion34 decks177 decks
16%synergy
Basilisk Collar
19%inclusion34 decks177 decks
13%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
18%inclusion31 decks177 decks
15%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
17%inclusion30 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion28 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
16%inclusion27 decks173 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion27 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
15%inclusion27 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
14%inclusion24 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion23 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
13%inclusion23 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion22 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
12%inclusion22 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
12%inclusion21 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion21 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
12%inclusion21 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
12%inclusion20 decks170 decks
11%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Samurai's Katana
11%inclusion19 decks170 decks
10%synergy
Power Fist
11%inclusion19 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Argentum Armor
10%inclusion18 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
31%inclusion55 decks177 decks
29%synergy
Aggravated Assault
14%inclusion25 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Annie Joins Up
13%inclusion23 decks177 decks
-6%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
13%inclusion23 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
-1%synergy
Strong Back
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
5%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.2%inclusion9 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
48%inclusion85 decks177 decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
47%inclusion84 decks177 decks
21%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
29%inclusion52 decks177 decks
24%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
24%inclusion43 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion35 decks177 decks
15%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
19%inclusion33 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
18%inclusion32 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
17%inclusion30 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion26 decks170 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion27 decks177 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion25 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion18 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion17 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion160 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion156 decks177 decks
14%synergy
The Aetherspark
27%inclusion48 decks177 decks
26%synergy
Summoning Materia
20%inclusion34 decks170 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
19%inclusion34 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
12%inclusion21 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
-2%synergy
Selesnya Signet
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion172 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion172 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion172 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion168 decks177 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
88%inclusion155 decks177 decks
48%synergy
Temple Garden
86%inclusion153 decks177 decks
44%synergy
Stomping Ground
82%inclusion146 decks177 decks
39%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
73%inclusion129 decks177 decks
32%synergy
Wooded Foothills
70%inclusion124 decks177 decks
40%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion122 decks177 decks
16%synergy
Windswept Heath
69%inclusion122 decks177 decks
38%synergy
Spectator Seating
68%inclusion121 decks177 decks
43%synergy
Arid Mesa
68%inclusion121 decks177 decks
41%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
67%inclusion119 decks177 decks
39%synergy
Spire Garden
60%inclusion107 decks177 decks
34%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
54%inclusion96 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
53%inclusion93 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Rootbound Crag
51%inclusion90 decks177 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
49%inclusion87 decks177 decks
26%synergy
Brushland
47%inclusion84 decks177 decks
26%synergy
Taiga
44%inclusion77 decks177 decks
33%synergy
Spire of Industry
42%inclusion75 decks177 decks
37%synergy
Plateau
42%inclusion75 decks177 decks
32%synergy
Savannah
42%inclusion74 decks177 decks
31%synergy
Jungle Shrine
36%inclusion63 decks177 decks
-19%synergy
Rugged Prairie
31%inclusion55 decks177 decks
20%synergy
Hushwood Verge
30%inclusion53 decks177 decks
19%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
29%inclusion52 decks177 decks
22%synergy
Canopy Vista
28%inclusion50 decks177 decks
-21%synergy
Rockfall Vale
27%inclusion48 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Sundown Pass
27%inclusion47 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion47 decks177 decks
-8%synergy
Cinder Glade
27%inclusion47 decks177 decks
-23%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
26%inclusion46 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Thornspire Verge
25%inclusion45 decks177 decks
16%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
24%inclusion43 decks177 decks
18%synergy
Karplusan Forest
20%inclusion35 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion34 decks177 decks
13%synergy
Lush Portico
19%inclusion34 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
19%inclusion33 decks177 decks
16%synergy
Commercial District
17%inclusion30 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion30 decks177 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion30 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Elegant Parlor
16%inclusion29 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion26 decks170 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion27 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
15%inclusion27 decks177 decks
-1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
14%inclusion24 decks177 decks
-2%synergy
Fortified Village
13%inclusion23 decks177 decks
-8%synergy
Mossfire Valley
13%inclusion23 decks177 decks
-1%synergy