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
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Noxious Newt
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Erode
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
97%inclusion71 decks73 decks
93%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
97%inclusion71 decks73 decks
88%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
92%inclusion67 decks73 decks
87%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
93%inclusion63 decks68 decks
85%synergy
Buster Sword
93%inclusion63 decks68 decks
85%synergy
Colossus Hammer
89%inclusion65 decks73 decks
82%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
82%inclusion60 decks73 decks
78%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
79%inclusion58 decks73 decks
75%synergy
Esper Sentinel
85%inclusion62 decks73 decks
72%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
74%inclusion54 decks73 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
89%inclusion65 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Deflecting Swat
82%inclusion60 decks73 decks
69%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
73%inclusion53 decks73 decks
66%synergy
Birds of Paradise
70%inclusion51 decks73 decks
46%synergy
Heroic Intervention
67%inclusion49 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Forge Anew
67%inclusion49 decks73 decks
62%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
67%inclusion49 decks73 decks
59%synergy
Shadowspear
67%inclusion49 decks73 decks
63%synergy
Aggravated Assault
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
58%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
60%inclusion44 decks73 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
86%inclusion63 decks73 decks
80%synergy
Teferi's Protection
79%inclusion58 decks73 decks
63%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
77%inclusion56 decks73 decks
64%synergy
Mana Vault
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
60%synergy
Chrome Mox
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
56%synergy
Smothering Tithe
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
40%synergy
Worldly Tutor
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
41%synergy
The One Ring
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
45%synergy
Mox Diamond
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
46%synergy
Jeska's Will
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Creatures
Tifa, Martial Artist
60%inclusion42 decks70 decks
51%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
54%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
46%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
50%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
42%synergy
Delighted Halfling
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
39%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
46%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Grand Abolisher
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
30%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
30%synergy
Professor Hojo
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Bloom Tender
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Combat Celebrant
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Mother of Runes
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Mystic
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Zack Fair
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Dispatch
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
30%synergy
Clever Concealment
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Eladamri's Call
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Inventory Management
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Boros Charm
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Silence
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Final Fortune
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Force of Vigor
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Veil of Summer
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Beast Within
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-24%synergy
Crop Rotation
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Chord of Calling
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Noxious Revival
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
53%synergy
Nature's Lore
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Full Throttle
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Farseek
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-31%synergy
Gamble
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Three Visits
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
-12%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Cultivate
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-37%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Finale of Devastation
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-15%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Day
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-30%synergy
Unfinished Business
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Host
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
51%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
47%synergy
Commander's Plate
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
48%synergy
Sunforger
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
39%synergy
Embercleave
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
39%synergy
Genji Glove
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Nettlecyst
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Sword of the Animist
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Mithril Coat
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Champion's Helm
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Power Fist
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Basilisk Collar
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Hero's Blade
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
O-Naginata
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Sylvan Library
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Annie Joins Up
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Super State
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Wild Growth
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
All That Glitters
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Level Up
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
73%inclusion53 decks73 decks
68%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
68%inclusion50 decks73 decks
53%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Inventors' Fair
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Den
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Great Furnace
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Shifting Woodland
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Tree of Tales
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
City of Traitors
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion73 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion66 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
77%inclusion56 decks73 decks
75%synergy
Lotus Petal
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
40%synergy
Mox Amber
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
30%synergy
The Aetherspark
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Grim Monolith
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Unity
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Summoning Materia
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Paradise Mantle
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion70 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
95%inclusion69 decks73 decks
67%synergy
Sacred Foundry
93%inclusion68 decks73 decks
53%synergy
Windswept Heath
92%inclusion67 decks73 decks
60%synergy
Wooded Foothills
90%inclusion66 decks73 decks
60%synergy
Stomping Ground
89%inclusion65 decks73 decks
45%synergy
Temple Garden
89%inclusion65 decks73 decks
46%synergy
Taiga
86%inclusion63 decks73 decks
75%synergy
Savannah
85%inclusion62 decks73 decks
74%synergy
Plateau
85%inclusion62 decks73 decks
74%synergy
Plains
84%inclusion61 decks73 decks
-13%synergy
Forest
82%inclusion60 decks73 decks
-15%synergy
Mountain
79%inclusion58 decks73 decks
-16%synergy
Spectator Seating
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Mana Confluence
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
46%synergy
City of Brass
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
44%synergy
Spire Garden
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Spire of Industry
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
30%synergy
Flooded Strand
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Battlefield Forge
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Starting Town
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Brushland
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Lush Portico
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Hushwood Verge
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-27%synergy
Commercial District
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Thornspire Verge
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-25%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Rootbound Crag
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-25%synergy
Jungle Shrine
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-44%synergy
Rugged Prairie
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Horizon Canopy
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Karplusan Forest
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-9%synergy