Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Expensive 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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Petrified Hamlet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
99%inclusion68 decks69 decks
95%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
97%inclusion67 decks69 decks
88%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
93%inclusion64 decks69 decks
88%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
92%inclusion59 decks64 decks
85%synergy
Buster Sword
92%inclusion59 decks64 decks
84%synergy
Colossus Hammer
87%inclusion60 decks69 decks
80%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
83%inclusion57 decks69 decks
79%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
81%inclusion56 decks69 decks
77%synergy
Esper Sentinel
86%inclusion59 decks69 decks
73%synergy
Deflecting Swat
83%inclusion57 decks69 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
88%inclusion61 decks69 decks
31%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
72%inclusion50 decks69 decks
68%synergy
Birds of Paradise
72%inclusion50 decks69 decks
49%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
72%inclusion50 decks69 decks
66%synergy
Shadowspear
70%inclusion48 decks69 decks
66%synergy
Forge Anew
68%inclusion47 decks69 decks
63%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
68%inclusion47 decks69 decks
60%synergy
Heroic Intervention
65%inclusion45 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Aggravated Assault
64%inclusion44 decks69 decks
59%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
61%inclusion42 decks69 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
87%inclusion60 decks69 decks
81%synergy
Teferi's Protection
80%inclusion55 decks69 decks
63%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
78%inclusion54 decks69 decks
66%synergy
Mana Vault
62%inclusion43 decks69 decks
60%synergy
Chrome Mox
57%inclusion39 decks69 decks
54%synergy
Worldly Tutor
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
41%synergy
Smothering Tithe
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
37%synergy
Mox Diamond
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
47%synergy
The One Ring
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
43%synergy
Jeska's Will
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Creatures
Tifa, Martial Artist
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
51%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
57%inclusion39 decks69 decks
53%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
52%inclusion33 decks64 decks
42%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
47%synergy
Delighted Halfling
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
41%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
44%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
36%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
37%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
35%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
36%synergy
Grand Abolisher
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
32%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
32%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Professor Hojo
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Bloom Tender
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Combat Celebrant
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Mother of Runes
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Elvish Mystic
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Lion Sash
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Zack Fair
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
59%inclusion41 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Eladamri's Call
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Clever Concealment
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Inventory Management
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Boros Charm
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Silence
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Final Fortune
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Vigor
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-12%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Veil of Summer
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Pyroblast
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Crop Rotation
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Chord of Calling
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Beast Within
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-25%synergy
Great Train Heist
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
58%inclusion40 decks69 decks
53%synergy
Nature's Lore
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Three Visits
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Full Throttle
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Farseek
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
-30%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Cultivate
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-38%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Finale of Devastation
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-15%synergy
Unfinished Business
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Day
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Rampant Growth
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-30%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Host
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
50%synergy
Commander's Plate
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
50%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
47%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Sunforger
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
43%synergy
Embercleave
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
38%synergy
Nettlecyst
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
32%synergy
Genji Glove
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Sword of the Animist
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Mithril Coat
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Champion's Helm
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Power Fist
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Basilisk Collar
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Hero's Blade
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
O-Naginata
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Argentum Armor
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sylvan Library
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Fighter Class
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
30%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Annie Joins Up
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-11%synergy
Super State
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Wild Growth
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Bear Umbra
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Will
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
All That Glitters
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
71%inclusion49 decks69 decks
66%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
67%inclusion46 decks69 decks
51%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Den
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Great Furnace
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Shifting Woodland
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
City of Traitors
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Tree of Tales
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion69 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion62 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
77%inclusion53 decks69 decks
75%synergy
Lotus Petal
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
40%synergy
Mox Amber
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
35%synergy
The Aetherspark
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Grim Monolith
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Unity
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Summoning Materia
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Paradise Mantle
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion66 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
96%inclusion66 decks69 decks
56%synergy
Arid Mesa
96%inclusion66 decks69 decks
68%synergy
Windswept Heath
94%inclusion65 decks69 decks
63%synergy
Wooded Foothills
93%inclusion64 decks69 decks
63%synergy
Stomping Ground
90%inclusion62 decks69 decks
46%synergy
Temple Garden
90%inclusion62 decks69 decks
48%synergy
Taiga
87%inclusion60 decks69 decks
76%synergy
Savannah
86%inclusion59 decks69 decks
75%synergy
Plateau
86%inclusion59 decks69 decks
75%synergy
Forest
83%inclusion57 decks69 decks
-14%synergy
Plains
83%inclusion57 decks69 decks
-14%synergy
Mountain
78%inclusion54 decks69 decks
-17%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
59%inclusion41 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Spectator Seating
59%inclusion41 decks69 decks
34%synergy
City of Brass
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
47%synergy
Mana Confluence
52%inclusion36 decks69 decks
46%synergy
Spire Garden
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
37%synergy
Spire of Industry
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
37%synergy
Marsh Flats
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
29%synergy
Flooded Strand
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
29%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Battlefield Forge
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Brushland
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Starting Town
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Lush Portico
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
-27%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Hushwood Verge
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Commercial District
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-26%synergy
Rootbound Crag
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-25%synergy
Thornspire Verge
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Elegant Parlor
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Jungle Shrine
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-45%synergy
Rugged Prairie
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Legion Leadership
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Karplusan Forest
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
1%synergy