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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Noxious Newt
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Forum Filibuster
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Erode
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sigarda's Aid
91%inclusion48 decks53 decks
86%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
94%inclusion50 decks53 decks
85%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
90%inclusion45 decks50 decks
83%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
85%inclusion45 decks53 decks
81%synergy
Buster Sword
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
80%synergy
Colossus Hammer
85%inclusion45 decks53 decks
78%synergy
Forge Anew
77%inclusion41 decks53 decks
72%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
75%inclusion40 decks53 decks
71%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
80%inclusion40 decks50 decks
71%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
75%inclusion40 decks53 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Steelshaper's Gift
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
66%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
62%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
9%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
60%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
61%synergy
Heroic Intervention
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Shadowspear
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
58%synergy
Esper Sentinel
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
48%synergy
Open the Armory
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
54%synergy
Birds of Paradise
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
74%inclusion39 decks53 decks
61%synergy
Teferi's Protection
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Smothering Tithe
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Tomb
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Worldly Tutor
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
48%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
50%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
48%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
44%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
46%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
45%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
39%synergy
Delighted Halfling
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
32%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Professor Hojo
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Grand Abolisher
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Zack Fair
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Bastion Protector
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Helitrooper
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Giver of Runes
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Elves
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Amy Rose
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Clever Concealment
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Deflecting Swat
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Inventory Management
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
-11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Akroma's Will
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Dispatch
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Silence
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-14%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Ephemerate
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Beast Within
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-25%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Cultivate
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Three Visits
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Farseek
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
-21%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Unfinished Business
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Rampant Growth
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-21%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-14%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Time of Need
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Animist
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
49%synergy
Helm of the Host
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
51%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
52%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Greaves
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Mithril Coat
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Genji Glove
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
43%synergy
Champion's Helm
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
38%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
39%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Embercleave
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
32%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Sunforger
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Commander's Plate
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Nettlecyst
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Basilisk Collar
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Ultima Weapon
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Plate
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Power Fist
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Hero's Blade
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Batterskull
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Sculpting Steel
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
48%synergy
Fighter Class
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
39%synergy
Annie Joins Up
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Super State
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Strong Back
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-23%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Buried Ruin
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Saga
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Axgard Armory
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion52 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion47 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Summoning Materia
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
11%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion52 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion52 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion52 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion52 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
79%inclusion42 decks53 decks
39%synergy
Stomping Ground
72%inclusion38 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Temple Garden
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Rootbound Crag
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Windswept Heath
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Battlefield Forge
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Brushland
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Spire of Industry
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
47%synergy
Arid Mesa
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Wooded Foothills
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Spire Garden
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Spectator Seating
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Canopy Vista
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
Jungle Shrine
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
-19%synergy
Cinder Glade
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
-13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Taiga
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Fortified Village
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Savannah
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
Game Trail
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Karplusan Forest
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Plateau
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Rockfall Vale
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Sundown Pass
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Hushwood Verge
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Starting Town
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Thornspire Verge
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Peaks
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-1%synergy