Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Optimized Artifacts

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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Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Erode
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sigarda's Aid
90%inclusion47 decks52 decks
85%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
94%inclusion49 decks52 decks
85%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
85%inclusion44 decks52 decks
81%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
80%synergy
Colossus Hammer
85%inclusion44 decks52 decks
78%synergy
Buster Sword
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
77%synergy
Forge Anew
77%inclusion40 decks52 decks
72%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
71%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
70%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Conqueror's Flail
71%inclusion37 decks52 decks
65%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
64%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
62%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
59%synergy
Heroic Intervention
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Esper Sentinel
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
49%synergy
Open the Armory
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
55%synergy
Shadowspear
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
56%synergy
Sword of the Animist
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
71%inclusion37 decks52 decks
58%synergy
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Smothering Tithe
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Worldly Tutor
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
51%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
47%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
47%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
46%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Delighted Halfling
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
37%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Professor Hojo
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
36%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
36%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Grand Abolisher
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Zack Fair
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Bastion Protector
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Helitrooper
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Giver of Runes
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Elves
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Amy Rose
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Clever Concealment
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
37%synergy
Inventory Management
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Dispatch
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Akroma's Will
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Eladamri's Call
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Silence
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-14%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Palm
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Ephemerate
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Beast Within
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-25%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Cultivate
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Three Visits
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Farseek
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
-19%synergy
Vandalblast
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Unfinished Business
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Rampant Growth
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-19%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-11%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-16%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Time of Need
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Decimate
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Host
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
54%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
46%synergy
Mithril Coat
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
44%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Champion's Helm
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
39%synergy
Genji Glove
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
42%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
42%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Embercleave
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Sunforger
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Commander's Plate
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Nettlecyst
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Ultima Weapon
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Plate
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Hero's Blade
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Power Fist
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Batterskull
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Mask of Memory
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
49%synergy
Fighter Class
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Annie Joins Up
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Super State
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Strong Back
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-23%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Buried Ruin
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Axgard Armory
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion51 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion47 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Summoning Materia
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
11%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion51 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion51 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion51 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion51 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Stomping Ground
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Temple Garden
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Rootbound Crag
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Windswept Heath
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Battlefield Forge
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
36%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Brushland
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
36%synergy
Spire of Industry
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
49%synergy
Arid Mesa
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Wooded Foothills
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Spire Garden
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Spectator Seating
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Canopy Vista
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
-13%synergy
Jungle Shrine
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
-20%synergy
Rugged Prairie
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Cinder Glade
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
-15%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Taiga
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Fortified Village
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Savannah
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Karplusan Forest
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Game Trail
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Sundown Pass
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Plateau
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Starting Town
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Rockfall Vale
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Hushwood Verge
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Thornspire Verge
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Mossfire Valley
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-1%synergy