Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Expensive 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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Yavimaya Bloomsage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mona Lisa, Science Geek
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
93%synergy
Buster Sword
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
92%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
84%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
82%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
78%synergy
Colossus Hammer
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
76%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
75%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
72%synergy
Shadowspear
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
69%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Deflecting Swat
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
63%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
63%synergy
Heroic Intervention
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Aggravated Assault
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Forge Anew
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Esper Sentinel
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Ancient Tomb
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Worldly Tutor
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Smothering Tithe
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Mox Diamond
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Birds of Paradise
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Delighted Halfling
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Zack Fair
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Professor Hojo
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Bloom Tender
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Freya Crescent
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Lion Sash
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Bastion Protector
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Barret Wallace
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Voice of Victory
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Boros Charm
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Dispatch
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Inventory Management
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Redirect Lightning
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Clever Concealment
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Eladamri's Call
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Pyroblast
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Beast Within
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Force of Vigor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Crop Rotation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Open the Armory
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Three Visits
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Farseek
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-23%synergy
Cultivate
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-28%synergy
Full Throttle
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Kodama's Reach
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Rampant Growth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-28%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Decimate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Handling
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Day
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Unfinished Business
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
59%synergy
Helm of the Host
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Mithril Coat
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Commander's Plate
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Sunforger
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Genji Glove
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Nettlecyst
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Sword of the Animist
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Embercleave
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Champion's Helm
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Celestial Armor
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Robe of Stars
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Bone Sabres
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Blade of Selves
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Ultima Weapon
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Samurai's Katana
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Helm of Kaldra
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Thran Power Suit
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Sylvan Library
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Windcrag Siege
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Annie Joins Up
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Bear Umbra
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
All That Glitters
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-22%synergy
Pain for All
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Urza's Saga
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Command Beacon
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Den
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Tree of Tales
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Great Furnace
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
19%synergy
The Aetherspark
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Mox Opal
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Unity
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Herd Heirloom
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Taiga
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
82%synergy
Windswept Heath
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
62%synergy
Sacred Foundry
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Savannah
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
79%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Plateau
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
79%synergy
Stomping Ground
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Wooded Foothills
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Forest
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Arid Mesa
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Temple Garden
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
17%synergy
City of Brass
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Spire Garden
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Spectator Seating
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Mana Confluence
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Thornspire Verge
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Hushwood Verge
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Misty Rainforest
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Flooded Strand
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Brushland
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Rootbound Crag
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Jungle Shrine
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-38%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Karplusan Forest
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Lush Portico
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Starting Town
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Elegant Parlor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Commercial District
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy