Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Extra Combats

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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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Emeritus of Truce
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
3.5%inclusion5 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Bloomsage
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
1.7%inclusion2 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
1.4%inclusion2 decks141 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion287 decks292 decks
89%synergy
Colossus Hammer
87%inclusion254 decks292 decks
80%synergy
Buster Sword
82%inclusion233 decks283 decks
74%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
81%inclusion230 decks284 decks
74%synergy
Forge Anew
78%inclusion228 decks292 decks
73%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
81%inclusion231 decks285 decks
72%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
78%inclusion227 decks292 decks
72%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
72%inclusion211 decks292 decks
67%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
75%inclusion214 decks284 decks
65%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
73%inclusion214 decks292 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Sword of the Animist
70%inclusion205 decks292 decks
62%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
70%inclusion198 decks284 decks
61%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
68%inclusion198 decks292 decks
63%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
67%inclusion197 decks292 decks
64%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
64%inclusion188 decks292 decks
61%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion183 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
63%inclusion183 decks292 decks
58%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
62%inclusion180 decks292 decks
58%synergy
Heroic Intervention
61%inclusion179 decks292 decks
22%synergy
Nature's Lore
61%inclusion178 decks292 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
36%inclusion105 decks292 decks
23%synergy
Teferi's Protection
36%inclusion104 decks292 decks
19%synergy
Smothering Tithe
19%inclusion56 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion55 decks292 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion32 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Worldly Tutor
11%inclusion32 decks292 decks
-2%synergy
Jeska's Will
10%inclusion29 decks292 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
6.8%inclusion20 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
5.5%inclusion16 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Professor Hojo
57%inclusion163 decks284 decks
50%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
54%inclusion153 decks284 decks
45%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
53%inclusion156 decks292 decks
50%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
48%inclusion140 decks292 decks
26%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
47%inclusion137 decks292 decks
42%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
46%inclusion134 decks292 decks
43%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
45%inclusion127 decks284 decks
40%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
42%inclusion124 decks292 decks
38%synergy
Birds of Paradise
41%inclusion120 decks292 decks
18%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
38%inclusion110 decks292 decks
36%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
37%inclusion106 decks284 decks
34%synergy
Esper Sentinel
35%inclusion101 decks292 decks
22%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
34%inclusion100 decks292 decks
27%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
33%inclusion95 decks284 decks
27%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
33%inclusion96 decks292 decks
30%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
33%inclusion93 decks284 decks
29%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
32%inclusion91 decks284 decks
25%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
32%inclusion93 decks292 decks
30%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
31%inclusion88 decks284 decks
25%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
31%inclusion90 decks292 decks
27%synergy
Zack Fair
30%inclusion85 decks284 decks
24%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
29%inclusion85 decks292 decks
27%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
28%inclusion79 decks284 decks
23%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
27%inclusion79 decks292 decks
24%synergy
Delighted Halfling
26%inclusion75 decks292 decks
16%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
23%inclusion68 decks292 decks
18%synergy
Bastion Protector
23%inclusion66 decks292 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
22%inclusion64 decks292 decks
21%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
21%inclusion60 decks292 decks
18%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
20%inclusion56 decks281 decks
18%synergy
Helitrooper
19%inclusion53 decks284 decks
14%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
19%inclusion53 decks284 decks
15%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
17%inclusion50 decks292 decks
14%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
16%inclusion48 decks292 decks
15%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
15%inclusion45 decks292 decks
14%synergy
Bronze Guardian
14%inclusion41 decks292 decks
12%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
14%inclusion41 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion37 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Amy Rose
12%inclusion32 decks262 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion32 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Lion Sash
11%inclusion32 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
11%inclusion32 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
10%inclusion30 decks292 decks
9%synergy
Armory Automaton
10%inclusion30 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Freya Crescent
10%inclusion28 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
10%inclusion28 decks292 decks
-2%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
9.2%inclusion27 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
9.2%inclusion26 decks284 decks
6%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.9%inclusion26 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
7.9%inclusion23 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Clever Concealment
57%inclusion167 decks292 decks
48%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion140 decks292 decks
-6%synergy
Dispatch
41%inclusion121 decks292 decks
35%synergy
Boros Charm
39%inclusion115 decks292 decks
15%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
39%inclusion110 decks284 decks
32%synergy
Inventory Management
36%inclusion106 decks292 decks
32%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion103 decks292 decks
16%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
31%inclusion89 decks284 decks
26%synergy
Deflecting Swat
28%inclusion83 decks292 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion65 decks292 decks
13%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
22%inclusion62 decks284 decks
17%synergy
Akroma's Will
22%inclusion63 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion51 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion49 decks292 decks
13%synergy
Beast Within
16%inclusion47 decks292 decks
-15%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion43 decks292 decks
-11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion31 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion27 decks281 decks
7%synergy
Eladamri's Call
8.9%inclusion26 decks292 decks
0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.4%inclusion20 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.5%inclusion22 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Silence
7.5%inclusion22 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.2%inclusion21 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Final Showdown
6.5%inclusion19 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.2%inclusion18 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Great Train Heist
5.8%inclusion17 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
5.1%inclusion15 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
50%inclusion145 decks292 decks
45%synergy
Cultivate
48%inclusion139 decks292 decks
-2%synergy
Vandalblast
40%inclusion117 decks292 decks
31%synergy
Rampant Growth
37%inclusion109 decks292 decks
-1%synergy
Farseek
36%inclusion105 decks292 decks
-12%synergy
Austere Command
32%inclusion92 decks292 decks
17%synergy
Three Visits
26%inclusion77 decks292 decks
-1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
25%inclusion73 decks292 decks
20%synergy
Unfinished Business
23%inclusion68 decks292 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion48 decks292 decks
-8%synergy
Full Throttle
15%inclusion43 decks292 decks
12%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
13%inclusion37 decks283 decks
11%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion35 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Harmonize
11%inclusion33 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Decimate
10%inclusion29 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.4%inclusion15 decks204 decks
4%synergy
Stump Stomp
7.2%inclusion21 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
6.5%inclusion19 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
6.3%inclusion18 decks284 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.2%inclusion18 decks292 decks
-21%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.8%inclusion17 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion155 decks292 decks
28%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
51%inclusion144 decks284 decks
43%synergy
Shadowspear
49%inclusion143 decks292 decks
45%synergy
Champion's Helm
48%inclusion141 decks292 decks
42%synergy
Genji Glove
47%inclusion132 decks280 decks
42%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
43%inclusion127 decks292 decks
40%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
41%inclusion120 decks292 decks
36%synergy
Helm of the Host
40%inclusion118 decks292 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion118 decks292 decks
13%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
35%inclusion101 decks292 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
34%inclusion99 decks292 decks
32%synergy
Mithril Coat
34%inclusion98 decks292 decks
29%synergy
Embercleave
33%inclusion97 decks292 decks
31%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
33%inclusion95 decks292 decks
31%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
32%inclusion94 decks292 decks
30%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
30%inclusion89 decks292 decks
28%synergy
Sunforger
30%inclusion89 decks292 decks
29%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
30%inclusion88 decks292 decks
24%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
30%inclusion83 decks281 decks
27%synergy
Darksteel Plate
29%inclusion84 decks292 decks
24%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
27%inclusion77 decks284 decks
21%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
27%inclusion79 decks292 decks
25%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion75 decks292 decks
24%synergy
Nettlecyst
25%inclusion73 decks292 decks
23%synergy
Hero's Blade
24%inclusion70 decks292 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion69 decks292 decks
22%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion65 decks292 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
21%inclusion60 decks292 decks
15%synergy
Ultima Weapon
20%inclusion57 decks284 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Plate
19%inclusion55 decks292 decks
18%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
16%inclusion48 decks292 decks
14%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
16%inclusion47 decks292 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
16%inclusion46 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
15%inclusion43 decks292 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion43 decks292 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
14%inclusion41 decks292 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Memory
14%inclusion40 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion37 decks292 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion37 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion35 decks288 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion35 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
12%inclusion35 decks292 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion35 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion29 decks292 decks
-5%synergy
Power Fist
10%inclusion29 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
10%inclusion28 decks283 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
9.2%inclusion27 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
9.2%inclusion26 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Samurai's Katana
9.2%inclusion26 decks284 decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
8.6%inclusion25 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
50%inclusion147 decks292 decks
45%synergy
Fighter Class
37%inclusion109 decks292 decks
35%synergy
Annie Joins Up
16%inclusion48 decks292 decks
-3%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
12%inclusion35 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion26 decks262 decks
9%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
8.8%inclusion25 decks284 decks
7%synergy
Windcrag Siege
7.3%inclusion21 decks288 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.5%inclusion16 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.5%inclusion16 decks292 decks
-3%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.5%inclusion16 decks292 decks
-24%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion146 decks292 decks
23%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
41%inclusion121 decks292 decks
36%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
30%inclusion87 decks292 decks
20%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
28%inclusion81 decks292 decks
12%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
27%inclusion80 decks292 decks
23%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
19%inclusion54 decks284 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion55 decks292 decks
14%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
17%inclusion51 decks292 decks
1%synergy
Buried Ruin
16%inclusion47 decks292 decks
12%synergy
Inventors' Fair
15%inclusion44 decks292 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion43 decks292 decks
-4%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion36 decks292 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion34 decks292 decks
-7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion28 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.9%inclusion23 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.8%inclusion20 decks292 decks
6%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
6.2%inclusion18 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion286 decks292 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion273 decks292 decks
19%synergy
Summoning Materia
20%inclusion58 decks284 decks
15%synergy
The Aetherspark
20%inclusion59 decks292 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
13%inclusion39 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion28 decks292 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
9.2%inclusion27 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.5%inclusion22 decks292 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
7.2%inclusion21 decks292 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.1%inclusion15 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion287 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion286 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion285 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion277 decks292 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion197 decks292 decks
14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
67%inclusion197 decks292 decks
28%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
67%inclusion197 decks292 decks
25%synergy
Stomping Ground
66%inclusion193 decks292 decks
23%synergy
Battlefield Forge
65%inclusion190 decks292 decks
42%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
65%inclusion189 decks292 decks
26%synergy
Temple Garden
62%inclusion181 decks292 decks
20%synergy
Rootbound Crag
62%inclusion180 decks292 decks
23%synergy
Brushland
60%inclusion175 decks292 decks
39%synergy
Spire of Industry
56%inclusion164 decks292 decks
51%synergy
Windswept Heath
50%inclusion147 decks292 decks
19%synergy
Rugged Prairie
49%inclusion142 decks292 decks
38%synergy
Arid Mesa
48%inclusion140 decks292 decks
21%synergy
Wooded Foothills
48%inclusion139 decks292 decks
18%synergy
Canopy Vista
48%inclusion139 decks292 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
46%inclusion134 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
46%inclusion133 decks292 decks
38%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
45%inclusion132 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Jungle Shrine
45%inclusion131 decks292 decks
-10%synergy
Cinder Glade
45%inclusion130 decks292 decks
-5%synergy
Spectator Seating
38%inclusion112 decks292 decks
13%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
38%inclusion111 decks292 decks
10%synergy
Spire Garden
38%inclusion110 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
34%inclusion98 decks292 decks
18%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
32%inclusion93 decks292 decks
16%synergy
Fortified Village
32%inclusion92 decks292 decks
10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
32%inclusion92 decks292 decks
23%synergy
Mossfire Valley
30%inclusion89 decks292 decks
17%synergy
Game Trail
28%inclusion82 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion72 decks292 decks
-6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
23%inclusion66 decks292 decks
16%synergy
Hushwood Verge
21%inclusion60 decks292 decks
9%synergy
Karplusan Forest
20%inclusion57 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
19%inclusion56 decks292 decks
14%synergy
Thornspire Verge
19%inclusion56 decks292 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Grove
19%inclusion55 decks292 decks
13%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion54 decks292 decks
16%synergy
Sacred Peaks
18%inclusion52 decks292 decks
12%synergy
Sundown Pass
17%inclusion51 decks292 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion51 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion49 decks292 decks
13%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
15%inclusion45 decks292 decks
-6%synergy
Rockfall Vale
15%inclusion44 decks292 decks
-9%synergy
Taiga
15%inclusion44 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Savannah
15%inclusion44 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion44 decks292 decks
5%synergy