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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Rapier Wit
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
92%inclusion67 decks73 decks
85%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
89%inclusion65 decks73 decks
80%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
88%inclusion64 decks73 decks
78%synergy
Champion's Helm
84%inclusion61 decks73 decks
77%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
86%inclusion63 decks73 decks
76%synergy
Darksteel Plate
81%inclusion59 decks73 decks
76%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
81%inclusion59 decks73 decks
74%synergy
Sword of the Animist
81%inclusion59 decks73 decks
73%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
78%inclusion57 decks73 decks
72%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
74%inclusion54 decks73 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
82%inclusion60 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
82%inclusion60 decks73 decks
56%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
74%inclusion54 decks73 decks
66%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
73%inclusion53 decks73 decks
66%synergy
Clever Concealment
73%inclusion53 decks73 decks
64%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
73%inclusion53 decks73 decks
65%synergy
Dispatch
71%inclusion52 decks73 decks
65%synergy
Vandalblast
70%inclusion51 decks73 decks
61%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
70%inclusion51 decks73 decks
61%synergy
Rampant Growth
68%inclusion50 decks73 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Professor Hojo
66%inclusion48 decks73 decks
58%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
56%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
51%synergy
Bastion Protector
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
52%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
48%synergy
Zack Fair
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
48%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
44%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
45%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
42%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
38%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Helitrooper
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
40%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Bronze Guardian
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Barret Wallace
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Armory Automaton
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Weapons Vendor
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Freya Crescent
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Birds of Paradise
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-10%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Elves
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Cloud's Limit Break
62%inclusion45 decks73 decks
56%synergy
Chaos Warp
58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
38%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
44%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
-20%synergy
Inventory Management
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Heroic Intervention
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
-21%synergy
Boros Charm
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-17%synergy
Beast Within
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-24%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-13%synergy
Judgment Bolt
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
64%inclusion47 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Unfinished Business
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
59%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
60%inclusion44 decks73 decks
55%synergy
Austere Command
58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
43%synergy
Decimate
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Open the Armory
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Harmonize
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Farseek
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
-28%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Suplex
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-20%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Three Visits
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-22%synergy
Single Combat
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Light Up the Stage
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Commune with Beavers
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
67%inclusion49 decks73 decks
62%synergy
Hero's Blade
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
59%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
49%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
46%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
47%synergy
Buster Sword
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
39%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Memory
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
39%synergy
Ultima Weapon
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
35%synergy
Genji Glove
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
31%synergy
Helm of the Host
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
25%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Skullclamp
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Explorer's Scope
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Samurai's Katana
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Nettlecyst
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Basilisk Collar
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Sunforger
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Worldslayer
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Argentum Armor
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Fragments
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Thran Power Suit
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Embercleave
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
29%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Aggravated Assault
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
14%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Windcrag Siege
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Fighter Class
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Furious Rise
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Strong Back
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-19%synergy
Bear Umbra
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Annie Joins Up
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-14%synergy
A Realm Reborn
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Scavenger Grounds
62%inclusion45 decks73 decks
52%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
50%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Axgard Armory
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion73 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion68 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Summoning Materia
58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
52%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion72 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion71 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion70 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion69 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Jungle Shrine
89%inclusion65 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
89%inclusion65 decks73 decks
46%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
86%inclusion63 decks73 decks
47%synergy
Exotic Orchard
85%inclusion62 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Rootbound Crag
85%inclusion62 decks73 decks
46%synergy
Canopy Vista
85%inclusion62 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Rugged Prairie
82%inclusion60 decks73 decks
71%synergy
Cinder Glade
82%inclusion60 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Game Trail
81%inclusion59 decks73 decks
61%synergy
Path of Ancestry
81%inclusion59 decks73 decks
46%synergy
Fortified Village
78%inclusion57 decks73 decks
57%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
78%inclusion57 decks73 decks
70%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
75%inclusion55 decks73 decks
60%synergy
Battlefield Forge
74%inclusion54 decks73 decks
51%synergy
Brushland
73%inclusion53 decks73 decks
51%synergy
Spire of Industry
68%inclusion50 decks73 decks
63%synergy
Evolving Wilds
64%inclusion47 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
47%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
60%inclusion44 decks73 decks
52%synergy
Mossfire Valley
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
45%synergy
Radiant Grove
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
50%synergy
Ash Barrens
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
49%synergy
Sacred Peaks
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
48%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
46%synergy
Stomping Ground
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
-29%synergy
Crossroads Village
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-31%synergy
Temple of Triumph
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Plenty
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Capital City
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Abandon
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Demolition Field
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy