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
Erode
4.1%inclusion2 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
3.7%inclusion3 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Studious First-Year
2.0%inclusion1 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Saved by the Shell
1.4%inclusion1 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
1.3%inclusion1 decks75 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
97%inclusion160 decks165 decks
88%synergy
Buster Sword
92%inclusion145 decks157 decks
84%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
91%inclusion143 decks158 decks
83%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
86%inclusion142 decks165 decks
81%synergy
Colossus Hammer
87%inclusion143 decks165 decks
80%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
82%inclusion136 decks165 decks
79%synergy
Forge Anew
80%inclusion132 decks165 decks
75%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
75%inclusion124 decks165 decks
71%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
79%inclusion125 decks159 decks
69%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
73%inclusion121 decks165 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
72%inclusion119 decks165 decks
64%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion117 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Heroic Intervention
70%inclusion116 decks165 decks
31%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
70%inclusion110 decks158 decks
60%synergy
Sword of the Animist
69%inclusion114 decks165 decks
61%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
67%inclusion111 decks165 decks
64%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
65%inclusion108 decks165 decks
61%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
65%inclusion108 decks165 decks
62%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
64%inclusion101 decks158 decks
56%synergy
Nature's Lore
60%inclusion99 decks165 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
59%inclusion97 decks165 decks
46%synergy
Teferi's Protection
53%inclusion88 decks165 decks
37%synergy
Smothering Tithe
42%inclusion69 decks165 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Tomb
35%inclusion57 decks165 decks
28%synergy
Worldly Tutor
19%inclusion32 decks165 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion28 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
14%inclusion23 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion20 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion19 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.7%inclusion11 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
53%inclusion87 decks165 decks
49%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
53%inclusion87 decks165 decks
31%synergy
Birds of Paradise
53%inclusion87 decks165 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
51%inclusion84 decks165 decks
38%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
50%inclusion83 decks165 decks
45%synergy
Professor Hojo
50%inclusion79 decks158 decks
42%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
49%inclusion81 decks165 decks
44%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
47%inclusion75 decks158 decks
39%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
45%inclusion74 decks165 decks
42%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
43%inclusion68 decks158 decks
38%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
42%inclusion69 decks165 decks
40%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
37%inclusion58 decks158 decks
33%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
36%inclusion60 decks165 decks
34%synergy
Delighted Halfling
35%inclusion58 decks165 decks
25%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
35%inclusion57 decks165 decks
33%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
33%inclusion55 decks165 decks
31%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
29%inclusion46 decks158 decks
26%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
27%inclusion45 decks165 decks
24%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
27%inclusion42 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
25%inclusion42 decks165 decks
24%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
25%inclusion39 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
24%inclusion40 decks165 decks
19%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
23%inclusion37 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
23%inclusion37 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
23%inclusion38 decks165 decks
15%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
21%inclusion35 decks165 decks
20%synergy
Bastion Protector
21%inclusion34 decks165 decks
17%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
20%inclusion32 decks157 decks
18%synergy
Zack Fair
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
19%inclusion32 decks165 decks
14%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
19%inclusion31 decks165 decks
15%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
19%inclusion31 decks165 decks
16%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
15%inclusion25 decks165 decks
14%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
14%inclusion23 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion22 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
13%inclusion22 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Amy Rose
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
12%inclusion20 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
12%inclusion19 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Bloom Tender
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Helitrooper
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
9.1%inclusion15 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
-3%synergy
Lion Sash
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Freya Crescent
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Bronze Guardian
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
54%inclusion89 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
50%inclusion82 decks165 decks
41%synergy
Deflecting Swat
42%inclusion69 decks165 decks
29%synergy
Boros Charm
39%inclusion64 decks165 decks
14%synergy
Inventory Management
38%inclusion62 decks165 decks
33%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion54 decks165 decks
26%synergy
Akroma's Will
27%inclusion44 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
27%inclusion42 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion37 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion37 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion33 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion24 decks165 decks
-11%synergy
Eladamri's Call
12%inclusion20 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Silence
12%inclusion20 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion19 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Beast Within
10%inclusion16 decks165 decks
-21%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.7%inclusion11 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
59%inclusion98 decks165 decks
55%synergy
Farseek
38%inclusion62 decks165 decks
-10%synergy
Cultivate
34%inclusion56 decks165 decks
-15%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion54 decks165 decks
24%synergy
Three Visits
31%inclusion51 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion41 decks165 decks
-13%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion31 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
18%inclusion29 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
17%inclusion28 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Unfinished Business
16%inclusion27 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion24 decks165 decks
-10%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion15 decks157 decks
8%synergy
Full Throttle
9.1%inclusion15 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Harmonize
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
59%inclusion97 decks165 decks
55%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
50%inclusion82 decks165 decks
47%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion80 decks165 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion78 decks165 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
45%inclusion75 decks165 decks
44%synergy
Genji Glove
45%inclusion70 decks156 decks
40%synergy
Helm of the Host
45%inclusion74 decks165 decks
41%synergy
Champion's Helm
41%inclusion68 decks165 decks
34%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
41%inclusion64 decks158 decks
33%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
39%inclusion65 decks165 decks
37%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
38%inclusion62 decks165 decks
33%synergy
Mithril Coat
36%inclusion60 decks165 decks
32%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
35%inclusion58 decks165 decks
33%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
32%inclusion51 decks157 decks
30%synergy
Sunforger
31%inclusion51 decks165 decks
29%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
29%inclusion48 decks165 decks
24%synergy
Embercleave
27%inclusion44 decks165 decks
25%synergy
Commander's Plate
27%inclusion44 decks165 decks
26%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
25%inclusion40 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
24%inclusion40 decks165 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion40 decks165 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Plate
24%inclusion40 decks165 decks
19%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
24%inclusion40 decks165 decks
22%synergy
Ultima Weapon
23%inclusion37 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion37 decks165 decks
21%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion37 decks165 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
22%inclusion36 decks165 decks
20%synergy
Nettlecyst
19%inclusion32 decks165 decks
17%synergy
Hero's Blade
19%inclusion32 decks165 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion27 decks165 decks
15%synergy
Basilisk Collar
16%inclusion27 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
16%inclusion26 decks165 decks
15%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
16%inclusion26 decks165 decks
14%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
15%inclusion24 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
15%inclusion24 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion24 decks165 decks
14%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion21 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
12%inclusion20 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
12%inclusion20 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Memory
12%inclusion19 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Power Fist
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion16 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
10%inclusion16 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
9.1%inclusion15 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
9.1%inclusion15 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
53%inclusion88 decks165 decks
48%synergy
Fighter Class
39%inclusion65 decks165 decks
37%synergy
Annie Joins Up
18%inclusion30 decks165 decks
-1%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
14%inclusion23 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Super State
12%inclusion17 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Strong Back
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Library
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
-1%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
-23%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
47%inclusion77 decks165 decks
20%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
33%inclusion55 decks165 decks
28%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
31%inclusion51 decks165 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion44 decks165 decks
22%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
24%inclusion40 decks165 decks
20%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
23%inclusion37 decks158 decks
21%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
23%inclusion38 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
22%inclusion37 decks165 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion30 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion26 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
15%inclusion25 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
15%inclusion24 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion23 decks165 decks
-5%synergy
Axgard Armory
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion16 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
6.7%inclusion11 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion163 decks165 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion154 decks165 decks
19%synergy
The Aetherspark
19%inclusion31 decks165 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
18%inclusion29 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Summoning Materia
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion26 decks165 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion19 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
12%inclusion19 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.7%inclusion11 decks165 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion162 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion161 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion159 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion158 decks165 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
79%inclusion131 decks165 decks
39%synergy
Stomping Ground
78%inclusion128 decks165 decks
34%synergy
Temple Garden
69%inclusion114 decks165 decks
27%synergy
Windswept Heath
63%inclusion104 decks165 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion102 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
61%inclusion101 decks165 decks
18%synergy
Wooded Foothills
59%inclusion97 decks165 decks
29%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
58%inclusion96 decks165 decks
19%synergy
Arid Mesa
57%inclusion94 decks165 decks
30%synergy
Spire of Industry
55%inclusion90 decks165 decks
49%synergy
Rootbound Crag
55%inclusion90 decks165 decks
16%synergy
Battlefield Forge
54%inclusion89 decks165 decks
31%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
51%inclusion84 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Brushland
50%inclusion83 decks165 decks
29%synergy
Spire Garden
49%inclusion81 decks165 decks
22%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
49%inclusion81 decks165 decks
21%synergy
Spectator Seating
47%inclusion78 decks165 decks
22%synergy
Jungle Shrine
42%inclusion70 decks165 decks
-12%synergy
Canopy Vista
41%inclusion67 decks165 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
40%inclusion66 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
39%inclusion64 decks165 decks
28%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
39%inclusion64 decks165 decks
31%synergy
Cinder Glade
36%inclusion60 decks165 decks
-13%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
27%inclusion45 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Fortified Village
24%inclusion40 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
22%inclusion36 decks165 decks
19%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
22%inclusion36 decks165 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion35 decks165 decks
14%synergy
Game Trail
20%inclusion33 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Hushwood Verge
20%inclusion33 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Thornspire Verge
20%inclusion33 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Starting Town
19%inclusion30 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Taiga
19%inclusion31 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
18%inclusion30 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Plateau
18%inclusion30 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Sundown Pass
18%inclusion29 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Savannah
18%inclusion29 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion28 decks165 decks
-14%synergy
Karplusan Forest
17%inclusion28 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion28 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Mossfire Valley
16%inclusion27 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion25 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
15%inclusion25 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Lush Portico
15%inclusion25 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
15%inclusion24 decks165 decks
-7%synergy
Rockfall Vale
14%inclusion23 decks165 decks
-10%synergy