Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget Equipment

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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Germination Practicum
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Fields of Strife
1.7%inclusion1 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya Bloomsage
1.7%inclusion1 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Joined Researchers
1.6%inclusion1 decks63 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion210 decks225 decks
86%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
94%inclusion212 decks225 decks
85%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
91%inclusion203 decks222 decks
82%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
89%inclusion197 decks222 decks
81%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
89%inclusion198 decks222 decks
81%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
86%inclusion194 decks225 decks
80%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
89%inclusion198 decks222 decks
80%synergy
Hero's Blade
84%inclusion188 decks225 decks
80%synergy
Champion's Helm
86%inclusion193 decks225 decks
79%synergy
Dispatch
84%inclusion190 decks225 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
84%inclusion189 decks225 decks
35%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
83%inclusion185 decks222 decks
75%synergy
Professor Hojo
83%inclusion185 decks222 decks
76%synergy
Sword of the Animist
83%inclusion187 decks225 decks
75%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
83%inclusion186 decks225 decks
77%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
82%inclusion183 decks222 decks
75%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
82%inclusion183 decks222 decks
77%synergy
Rampant Growth
80%inclusion180 decks225 decks
42%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
78%inclusion174 decks222 decks
71%synergy
Darksteel Plate
78%inclusion176 decks225 decks
73%synergy
Creatures
Zack Fair
77%inclusion171 decks222 decks
71%synergy
Bastion Protector
75%inclusion168 decks225 decks
71%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
72%inclusion160 decks222 decks
66%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
71%inclusion157 decks222 decks
66%synergy
Helitrooper
70%inclusion155 decks222 decks
66%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
63%inclusion142 decks225 decks
55%synergy
Bronze Guardian
58%inclusion131 decks225 decks
56%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
54%inclusion119 decks222 decks
51%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
54%inclusion119 decks222 decks
50%synergy
Armory Automaton
52%inclusion118 decks225 decks
51%synergy
Barret Wallace
46%inclusion102 decks222 decks
44%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
38%inclusion85 decks222 decks
36%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
36%inclusion82 decks225 decks
33%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
36%inclusion79 decks222 decks
32%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
36%inclusion79 decks222 decks
34%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
34%inclusion76 decks225 decks
29%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
32%inclusion72 decks225 decks
30%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
31%inclusion69 decks222 decks
28%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
31%inclusion69 decks225 decks
23%synergy
Freya Crescent
26%inclusion57 decks222 decks
24%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
25%inclusion56 decks222 decks
24%synergy
Weapons Vendor
24%inclusion54 decks222 decks
23%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
22%inclusion49 decks222 decks
20%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
21%inclusion46 decks222 decks
19%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
20%inclusion46 decks225 decks
18%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
20%inclusion45 decks222 decks
13%synergy
Summon: Kujata
20%inclusion44 decks222 decks
18%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
19%inclusion43 decks222 decks
18%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
18%inclusion40 decks225 decks
15%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
13%inclusion29 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
12%inclusion28 decks225 decks
-9%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
11%inclusion25 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
10%inclusion23 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
9.5%inclusion21 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
8.4%inclusion19 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
7.6%inclusion17 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Item Shopkeep
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Lizard Blades
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Delivery Moogle
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Amy Rose
5.3%inclusion11 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Cloud's Limit Break
76%inclusion168 decks222 decks
70%synergy
Clever Concealment
72%inclusion162 decks225 decks
63%synergy
Chaos Warp
71%inclusion160 decks225 decks
52%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
66%inclusion147 decks222 decks
61%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
21%inclusion48 decks225 decks
-36%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
21%inclusion46 decks222 decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
16%inclusion36 decks225 decks
-38%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion32 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Slash of Light
10%inclusion23 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Inventory Management
10%inclusion22 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Boros Charm
7.6%inclusion17 decks225 decks
-17%synergy
Generous Gift
6.7%inclusion15 decks225 decks
-19%synergy
Haste Magic
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
75%inclusion169 decks225 decks
66%synergy
Austere Command
75%inclusion168 decks225 decks
60%synergy
Unfinished Business
75%inclusion168 decks225 decks
71%synergy
Nature's Lore
73%inclusion164 decks225 decks
35%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
64%inclusion145 decks225 decks
60%synergy
Harmonize
58%inclusion130 decks225 decks
49%synergy
Decimate
52%inclusion117 decks225 decks
45%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
50%inclusion110 decks222 decks
47%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
42%inclusion95 decks225 decks
40%synergy
Open the Armory
14%inclusion31 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Farseek
13%inclusion30 decks225 decks
-34%synergy
Reach the Horizon
9.0%inclusion20 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.4%inclusion19 decks225 decks
-16%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
7.1%inclusion16 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conformer Shuriken
76%inclusion169 decks222 decks
70%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
76%inclusion170 decks225 decks
70%synergy
Lightning Greaves
74%inclusion167 decks225 decks
48%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
70%inclusion157 decks225 decks
67%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
64%inclusion143 decks225 decks
59%synergy
Mask of Memory
58%inclusion130 decks225 decks
55%synergy
Explorer's Scope
45%inclusion102 decks225 decks
43%synergy
Skullclamp
40%inclusion89 decks225 decks
24%synergy
Ultima Weapon
31%inclusion69 decks222 decks
28%synergy
Genji Glove
30%inclusion66 decks222 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion55 decks225 decks
-3%synergy
Samurai's Katana
20%inclusion45 decks222 decks
19%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
20%inclusion45 decks222 decks
19%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
18%inclusion40 decks222 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
15%inclusion34 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
13%inclusion29 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
13%inclusion29 decks225 decks
11%synergy
Buster Sword
13%inclusion28 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Nettlecyst
12%inclusion28 decks225 decks
10%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
12%inclusion28 decks225 decks
12%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
12%inclusion26 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
11%inclusion25 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion22 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Paladin's Arms
10%inclusion22 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
9.3%inclusion21 decks225 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.9%inclusion20 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Bard's Bow
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Warrior's Sword
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
7.6%inclusion17 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.1%inclusion16 decks225 decks
1%synergy
White Mage's Staff
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
6.7%inclusion15 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Axe
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Fireshrieker
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Batterbone
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Argentum Armor
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Hexgold Hoverwings
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
42%inclusion93 decks222 decks
40%synergy
Furious Rise
24%inclusion53 decks225 decks
23%synergy
Forge Anew
17%inclusion39 decks225 decks
12%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.7%inclusion15 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Annie Joins Up
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
-13%synergy
All That Glitters
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
1%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
75%inclusion169 decks225 decks
69%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
67%inclusion150 decks225 decks
62%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
64%inclusion143 decks225 decks
53%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion47 decks225 decks
-6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
5%synergy
The Gold Saucer
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion216 decks225 decks
21%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion215 decks225 decks
11%synergy
Summoning Materia
78%inclusion173 decks222 decks
73%synergy
Blitzball
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion225 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion224 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion223 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion218 decks225 decks
6%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
91%inclusion204 decks225 decks
48%synergy
Jungle Shrine
89%inclusion200 decks225 decks
34%synergy
Rootbound Crag
88%inclusion198 decks225 decks
49%synergy
Path of Ancestry
87%inclusion196 decks225 decks
52%synergy
Canopy Vista
87%inclusion195 decks225 decks
37%synergy
Cinder Glade
87%inclusion195 decks225 decks
38%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
86%inclusion193 decks225 decks
47%synergy
Exotic Orchard
85%inclusion192 decks225 decks
32%synergy
Game Trail
84%inclusion190 decks225 decks
64%synergy
Fortified Village
84%inclusion188 decks225 decks
62%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
84%inclusion188 decks225 decks
68%synergy
Rugged Prairie
82%inclusion185 decks225 decks
71%synergy
Battlefield Forge
80%inclusion180 decks225 decks
57%synergy
Brushland
78%inclusion176 decks225 decks
57%synergy
Spire of Industry
77%inclusion174 decks225 decks
72%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
76%inclusion172 decks225 decks
69%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
75%inclusion168 decks225 decks
59%synergy
Mossfire Valley
74%inclusion166 decks225 decks
60%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
72%inclusion162 decks225 decks
63%synergy
Evolving Wilds
68%inclusion154 decks225 decks
38%synergy
Radiant Grove
68%inclusion153 decks225 decks
62%synergy
Sacred Peaks
68%inclusion152 decks225 decks
62%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
67%inclusion150 decks225 decks
62%synergy
Ash Barrens
53%inclusion120 decks225 decks
47%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
14%inclusion31 decks222 decks
13%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Plenty
7.1%inclusion16 decks225 decks
-5%synergy
Karplusan Forest
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
-11%synergy
Blossoming Sands
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
-1%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
-8%synergy