Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget Optimized

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
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Level Up
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Quintessential Katana
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Saved by the Shell
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Dimension X
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion64 decks70 decks
84%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
90%inclusion63 decks70 decks
81%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
89%inclusion62 decks70 decks
79%synergy
Darksteel Plate
83%inclusion58 decks70 decks
78%synergy
Champion's Helm
84%inclusion59 decks70 decks
78%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
87%inclusion61 decks70 decks
77%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
80%inclusion56 decks70 decks
74%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
76%inclusion53 decks70 decks
70%synergy
Sword of the Animist
77%inclusion54 decks70 decks
69%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
74%inclusion52 decks70 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
86%inclusion60 decks70 decks
60%synergy
Cultivate
79%inclusion55 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
74%inclusion52 decks70 decks
66%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
73%inclusion51 decks70 decks
67%synergy
Clever Concealment
73%inclusion51 decks70 decks
64%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
73%inclusion51 decks70 decks
65%synergy
Dispatch
69%inclusion48 decks70 decks
62%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
69%inclusion48 decks70 decks
60%synergy
Vandalblast
67%inclusion47 decks70 decks
58%synergy
Rampant Growth
67%inclusion47 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Professor Hojo
64%inclusion45 decks70 decks
57%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
60%inclusion42 decks70 decks
53%synergy
Bastion Protector
57%inclusion40 decks70 decks
53%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
56%inclusion39 decks70 decks
49%synergy
Zack Fair
56%inclusion39 decks70 decks
50%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
48%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
44%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
43%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
41%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
41%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
35%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
35%synergy
Helitrooper
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
34%synergy
Bronze Guardian
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
33%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
26%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Barret Wallace
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Weapons Vendor
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Armory Automaton
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Freya Crescent
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Birds of Paradise
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
-10%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Cloud's Limit Break
61%inclusion43 decks70 decks
56%synergy
Chaos Warp
60%inclusion42 decks70 decks
41%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
45%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
-9%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
-21%synergy
Inventory Management
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Heroic Intervention
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
-19%synergy
Boros Charm
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Restoration Magic
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-17%synergy
Beast Within
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-24%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-13%synergy
Haste Magic
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Judgment Bolt
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Unfinished Business
66%inclusion46 decks70 decks
62%synergy
Austere Command
61%inclusion43 decks70 decks
47%synergy
Nature's Lore
61%inclusion43 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
59%inclusion41 decks70 decks
54%synergy
Decimate
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Open the Armory
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Harmonize
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Farseek
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
-27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
-8%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Suplex
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Three Visits
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-21%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-22%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Single Combat
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Light Up the Stage
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Commune with Beavers
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hero's Blade
66%inclusion46 decks70 decks
62%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
61%inclusion43 decks70 decks
56%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
46%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
49%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
42%synergy
Buster Sword
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
38%synergy
Mask of Memory
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
39%synergy
Ultima Weapon
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Genji Glove
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
30%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Helm of the Host
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Skullclamp
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Explorer's Scope
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Samurai's Katana
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Basilisk Collar
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Nettlecyst
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Embercleave
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Leyline Axe
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Worldslayer
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Argentum Armor
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Sunforger
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
The Wind Crystal
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Thran Power Suit
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Robe of Stars
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Forge Anew
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
28%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Aggravated Assault
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Windcrag Siege
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Fighter Class
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
8%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Strong Back
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-18%synergy
Annie Joins Up
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-14%synergy
Furious Rise
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Scavenger Grounds
57%inclusion40 decks70 decks
47%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
48%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-8%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Axgard Armory
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion70 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion65 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Summoning Materia
54%inclusion38 decks70 decks
49%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion69 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion68 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion67 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion66 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Rootbound Crag
87%inclusion61 decks70 decks
49%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
87%inclusion61 decks70 decks
44%synergy
Jungle Shrine
86%inclusion60 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
86%inclusion60 decks70 decks
47%synergy
Exotic Orchard
84%inclusion59 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Canopy Vista
84%inclusion59 decks70 decks
35%synergy
Path of Ancestry
83%inclusion58 decks70 decks
48%synergy
Cinder Glade
83%inclusion58 decks70 decks
34%synergy
Game Trail
80%inclusion56 decks70 decks
60%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
79%inclusion55 decks70 decks
63%synergy
Rugged Prairie
79%inclusion55 decks70 decks
68%synergy
Fortified Village
77%inclusion54 decks70 decks
56%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
77%inclusion54 decks70 decks
69%synergy
Battlefield Forge
73%inclusion51 decks70 decks
50%synergy
Spire of Industry
70%inclusion49 decks70 decks
65%synergy
Brushland
70%inclusion49 decks70 decks
49%synergy
Evolving Wilds
63%inclusion44 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
61%inclusion43 decks70 decks
45%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
60%inclusion42 decks70 decks
51%synergy
Mossfire Valley
57%inclusion40 decks70 decks
43%synergy
Radiant Grove
57%inclusion40 decks70 decks
51%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
56%inclusion39 decks70 decks
51%synergy
Sacred Peaks
56%inclusion39 decks70 decks
50%synergy
Ash Barrens
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
45%synergy
Stomping Ground
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
-28%synergy
Crossroads Village
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-30%synergy
Temple of Triumph
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Capital City
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Plenty
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-7%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-8%synergy
Demolition Field
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Starting Town
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Boros Garrison
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-4%synergy