Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Optimized Equipment

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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turbulent Steppe
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Erode
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Noxious Newt
1.5%inclusion1 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
1.5%inclusion1 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Forum Filibuster
1.4%inclusion1 decks74 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
97%inclusion169 decks174 decks
88%synergy
Buster Sword
94%inclusion156 decks166 decks
86%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
90%inclusion151 decks167 decks
83%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
86%inclusion150 decks174 decks
81%synergy
Colossus Hammer
88%inclusion153 decks174 decks
81%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
83%inclusion145 decks174 decks
80%synergy
Forge Anew
78%inclusion136 decks174 decks
73%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
80%inclusion134 decks168 decks
71%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
74%inclusion128 decks174 decks
69%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
73%inclusion127 decks174 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
73%inclusion127 decks174 decks
65%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion126 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
71%inclusion119 decks167 decks
61%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
69%inclusion120 decks174 decks
65%synergy
Heroic Intervention
68%inclusion119 decks174 decks
29%synergy
Sword of the Animist
68%inclusion118 decks174 decks
60%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
65%inclusion113 decks174 decks
60%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
64%inclusion107 decks167 decks
56%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
63%inclusion110 decks174 decks
60%synergy
Open the Armory
61%inclusion106 decks174 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
59%inclusion103 decks174 decks
46%synergy
Teferi's Protection
52%inclusion90 decks174 decks
35%synergy
Smothering Tithe
43%inclusion75 decks174 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion57 decks174 decks
27%synergy
Worldly Tutor
18%inclusion32 decks174 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Jeska's Will
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
52%inclusion91 decks174 decks
47%synergy
Birds of Paradise
52%inclusion91 decks174 decks
29%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
52%inclusion90 decks174 decks
30%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
50%inclusion87 decks174 decks
47%synergy
Professor Hojo
50%inclusion83 decks167 decks
42%synergy
Esper Sentinel
49%inclusion86 decks174 decks
37%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
49%inclusion82 decks167 decks
40%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
48%inclusion83 decks174 decks
43%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
45%inclusion78 decks174 decks
42%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
41%inclusion72 decks174 decks
39%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
41%inclusion68 decks167 decks
36%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
38%inclusion63 decks167 decks
34%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
36%inclusion63 decks174 decks
34%synergy
Delighted Halfling
34%inclusion60 decks174 decks
25%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
33%inclusion58 decks174 decks
31%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
33%inclusion57 decks174 decks
31%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
31%inclusion51 decks167 decks
27%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
29%inclusion48 decks167 decks
22%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
28%inclusion48 decks174 decks
24%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
25%inclusion44 decks174 decks
24%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
25%inclusion44 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
25%inclusion41 decks167 decks
19%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
25%inclusion41 decks167 decks
20%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
24%inclusion42 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
24%inclusion40 decks167 decks
17%synergy
Bastion Protector
23%inclusion40 decks174 decks
19%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
21%inclusion36 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
20%inclusion34 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
20%inclusion35 decks174 decks
19%synergy
Zack Fair
19%inclusion32 decks167 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion32 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
18%inclusion31 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
14%inclusion24 decks167 decks
11%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Helitrooper
12%inclusion20 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Amy Rose
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Bloom Tender
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Bronze Guardian
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
7.8%inclusion13 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
7.2%inclusion12 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Lion Sash
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
55%inclusion95 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
50%inclusion87 decks174 decks
41%synergy
Deflecting Swat
42%inclusion73 decks174 decks
29%synergy
Boros Charm
36%inclusion63 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Inventory Management
35%inclusion61 decks174 decks
31%synergy
Dispatch
34%inclusion60 decks174 decks
28%synergy
Akroma's Will
28%inclusion48 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
27%inclusion45 decks167 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion41 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion40 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion36 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
20%inclusion33 decks167 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
-11%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
13%inclusion22 decks167 decks
8%synergy
Silence
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Eladamri's Call
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Beast Within
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
-21%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
59%inclusion103 decks174 decks
21%synergy
Farseek
36%inclusion62 decks174 decks
-12%synergy
Cultivate
35%inclusion61 decks174 decks
-14%synergy
Vandalblast
34%inclusion59 decks174 decks
25%synergy
Three Visits
30%inclusion52 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Rampant Growth
26%inclusion45 decks174 decks
-12%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion33 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Unfinished Business
16%inclusion27 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
-10%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Full Throttle
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Harmonize
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
-3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
-22%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
60%inclusion104 decks174 decks
56%synergy
Lightning Greaves
49%inclusion86 decks174 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
49%inclusion85 decks174 decks
22%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
48%inclusion83 decks174 decks
45%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
46%inclusion80 decks174 decks
44%synergy
Genji Glove
45%inclusion75 decks165 decks
40%synergy
Helm of the Host
45%inclusion79 decks174 decks
42%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
42%inclusion70 decks167 decks
35%synergy
Champion's Helm
40%inclusion70 decks174 decks
33%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
37%inclusion64 decks174 decks
34%synergy
Mithril Coat
36%inclusion62 decks174 decks
31%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
35%inclusion61 decks174 decks
30%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
34%inclusion60 decks174 decks
32%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
34%inclusion57 decks166 decks
32%synergy
Sunforger
33%inclusion57 decks174 decks
31%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
32%inclusion55 decks174 decks
26%synergy
Embercleave
27%inclusion47 decks174 decks
25%synergy
Commander's Plate
26%inclusion45 decks174 decks
25%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
26%inclusion43 decks167 decks
20%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
25%inclusion44 decks174 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
25%inclusion44 decks174 decks
23%synergy
Darksteel Plate
25%inclusion44 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
24%inclusion41 decks174 decks
22%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion39 decks174 decks
21%synergy
Ultima Weapon
22%inclusion36 decks167 decks
19%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion36 decks174 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
20%inclusion34 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Hero's Blade
18%inclusion32 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Nettlecyst
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
16%inclusion27 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Power Fist
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Memory
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Axe
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Argentum Armor
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
55%inclusion95 decks174 decks
50%synergy
Fighter Class
39%inclusion67 decks174 decks
36%synergy
Annie Joins Up
18%inclusion32 decks174 decks
-1%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Super State
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Strong Back
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Library
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
-23%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
46%inclusion80 decks174 decks
19%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
34%inclusion59 decks174 decks
28%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
31%inclusion54 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion47 decks174 decks
22%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
26%inclusion43 decks167 decks
23%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
25%inclusion43 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Inventors' Fair
22%inclusion39 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
21%inclusion37 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion33 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
-6%synergy
Axgard Armory
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion172 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion160 decks174 decks
17%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion32 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
18%inclusion32 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Summoning Materia
17%inclusion29 decks167 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
-6%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion171 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion170 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion168 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion166 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
76%inclusion133 decks174 decks
36%synergy
Stomping Ground
75%inclusion131 decks174 decks
32%synergy
Temple Garden
68%inclusion119 decks174 decks
26%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
65%inclusion113 decks174 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion110 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
59%inclusion103 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Windswept Heath
59%inclusion102 decks174 decks
27%synergy
Wooded Foothills
57%inclusion99 decks174 decks
27%synergy
Battlefield Forge
53%inclusion93 decks174 decks
30%synergy
Rootbound Crag
53%inclusion93 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Spire of Industry
53%inclusion92 decks174 decks
47%synergy
Arid Mesa
53%inclusion92 decks174 decks
26%synergy
Brushland
49%inclusion86 decks174 decks
28%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
49%inclusion85 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Spire Garden
47%inclusion81 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
47%inclusion81 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Spectator Seating
45%inclusion79 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Canopy Vista
44%inclusion77 decks174 decks
-5%synergy
Jungle Shrine
43%inclusion74 decks174 decks
-12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
40%inclusion70 decks174 decks
29%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
39%inclusion67 decks174 decks
31%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion67 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Cinder Glade
39%inclusion67 decks174 decks
-11%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
27%inclusion47 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Fortified Village
25%inclusion43 decks174 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion38 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
21%inclusion37 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Game Trail
20%inclusion35 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
20%inclusion35 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
20%inclusion35 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Hushwood Verge
20%inclusion34 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Thornspire Verge
19%inclusion33 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Starting Town
18%inclusion30 decks167 decks
16%synergy
Taiga
18%inclusion31 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Sundown Pass
18%inclusion31 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion31 decks174 decks
-13%synergy
Mossfire Valley
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Plateau
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Savannah
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion27 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Karplusan Forest
16%inclusion27 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Peaks
16%inclusion27 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
-8%synergy
Radiant Grove
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
8%synergy