Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Optimized Voltron

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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Erode
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
3.4%inclusion2 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Studious First-Year
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
1.9%inclusion1 decks53 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion121 decks123 decks
89%synergy
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion114 decks123 decks
86%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
88%inclusion108 decks123 decks
83%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
84%inclusion103 decks123 decks
80%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
85%inclusion101 decks119 decks
78%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
80%inclusion99 decks123 decks
76%synergy
Buster Sword
84%inclusion99 decks118 decks
76%synergy
Forge Anew
79%inclusion97 decks123 decks
74%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
74%inclusion91 decks123 decks
68%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
75%inclusion92 decks123 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
75%inclusion89 decks119 decks
65%synergy
Sword of the Animist
70%inclusion86 decks123 decks
62%synergy
Heroic Intervention
67%inclusion82 decks123 decks
27%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion82 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
67%inclusion82 decks123 decks
63%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
66%inclusion81 decks123 decks
62%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
64%inclusion79 decks123 decks
60%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
64%inclusion76 decks119 decks
54%synergy
Open the Armory
63%inclusion78 decks123 decks
59%synergy
Nature's Lore
61%inclusion75 decks123 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
63%inclusion78 decks123 decks
51%synergy
Teferi's Protection
57%inclusion70 decks123 decks
40%synergy
Smothering Tithe
43%inclusion53 decks123 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
37%inclusion45 decks123 decks
30%synergy
Worldly Tutor
23%inclusion28 decks123 decks
10%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion21 decks123 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion21 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion19 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
10%synergy
Gamble
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
59%inclusion72 decks123 decks
35%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
55%inclusion66 decks119 decks
47%synergy
Esper Sentinel
55%inclusion68 decks123 decks
43%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
50%inclusion61 decks123 decks
46%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
50%inclusion61 decks123 decks
28%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
50%inclusion61 decks123 decks
45%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
46%inclusion57 decks123 decks
41%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
42%inclusion52 decks123 decks
39%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
41%inclusion51 decks123 decks
40%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
41%inclusion49 decks119 decks
32%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
40%inclusion49 decks123 decks
38%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
39%inclusion47 decks119 decks
35%synergy
Professor Hojo
39%inclusion47 decks119 decks
32%synergy
Delighted Halfling
39%inclusion48 decks123 decks
29%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
33%inclusion40 decks123 decks
30%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
30%inclusion37 decks123 decks
28%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
28%inclusion35 decks123 decks
21%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
27%inclusion32 decks119 decks
23%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
25%inclusion31 decks123 decks
22%synergy
Grand Abolisher
24%inclusion30 decks123 decks
19%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
24%inclusion29 decks123 decks
19%synergy
Bastion Protector
23%inclusion28 decks123 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
23%inclusion28 decks123 decks
21%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
23%inclusion27 decks119 decks
19%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
22%inclusion26 decks119 decks
15%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
20%inclusion24 decks123 decks
16%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
20%inclusion24 decks123 decks
18%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
18%inclusion22 decks123 decks
17%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
13%synergy
Zack Fair
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
15%inclusion18 decks117 decks
13%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
14%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
10%synergy
Mother of Runes
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Amy Rose
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Bloom Tender
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Freya Crescent
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
-2%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Helitrooper
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
59%inclusion72 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
47%inclusion58 decks123 decks
34%synergy
Clever Concealment
46%inclusion57 decks123 decks
37%synergy
Inventory Management
41%inclusion50 decks123 decks
36%synergy
Boros Charm
35%inclusion43 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Dispatch
34%inclusion42 decks123 decks
28%synergy
Akroma's Will
29%inclusion36 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion32 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion27 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
15%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion21 decks123 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion21 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
-11%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
-18%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Eladamri's Call
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Bolt Bend
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Palm
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Reprieve
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
42%inclusion52 decks123 decks
-7%synergy
Farseek
40%inclusion49 decks123 decks
-8%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion41 decks123 decks
24%synergy
Three Visits
31%inclusion38 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion30 decks123 decks
-14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion29 decks123 decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
23%inclusion28 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
20%inclusion24 decks123 decks
15%synergy
Unfinished Business
17%inclusion21 decks123 decks
13%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
-19%synergy
Full Throttle
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Harmonize
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
59%inclusion73 decks123 decks
56%synergy
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion67 decks123 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
53%inclusion65 decks123 decks
26%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
50%inclusion61 decks123 decks
46%synergy
Champion's Helm
50%inclusion61 decks123 decks
43%synergy
Genji Glove
48%inclusion56 decks117 decks
43%synergy
Helm of the Host
46%inclusion57 decks123 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
41%inclusion50 decks123 decks
39%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
41%inclusion50 decks123 decks
36%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
39%inclusion48 decks123 decks
36%synergy
Mithril Coat
37%inclusion46 decks123 decks
33%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
37%inclusion44 decks119 decks
30%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
33%inclusion41 decks123 decks
31%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
30%inclusion37 decks123 decks
25%synergy
Sunforger
30%inclusion37 decks123 decks
29%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
29%inclusion34 decks117 decks
26%synergy
Darksteel Plate
28%inclusion34 decks123 decks
23%synergy
Embercleave
27%inclusion33 decks123 decks
25%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
25%inclusion31 decks123 decks
24%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
24%inclusion30 decks123 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion30 decks123 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Plate
24%inclusion29 decks123 decks
23%synergy
Ultima Weapon
22%inclusion26 decks119 decks
19%synergy
Hero's Blade
21%inclusion26 decks123 decks
17%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
20%inclusion25 decks123 decks
18%synergy
Basilisk Collar
20%inclusion24 decks123 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
19%inclusion23 decks123 decks
17%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
17%inclusion21 decks123 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
14%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Nettlecyst
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Mask of Memory
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
-3%synergy
Power Fist
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
10%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
10%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Argentum Armor
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
59%inclusion72 decks123 decks
54%synergy
Fighter Class
35%inclusion43 decks123 decks
33%synergy
Annie Joins Up
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
-3%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
15%inclusion19 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Super State
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Strong Back
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Bear Umbra
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
-23%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
47%inclusion58 decks123 decks
21%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
31%inclusion38 decks123 decks
25%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
29%inclusion36 decks123 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion31 decks123 decks
20%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
24%inclusion29 decks123 decks
19%synergy
Inventors' Fair
22%inclusion27 decks123 decks
20%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
22%inclusion27 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
21%inclusion26 decks123 decks
17%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
19%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
20%inclusion24 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion19 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
-4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion122 decks123 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion111 decks123 decks
16%synergy
Summoning Materia
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
13%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion21 decks123 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
15%inclusion19 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion121 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion121 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion120 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion120 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
80%inclusion98 decks123 decks
40%synergy
Stomping Ground
76%inclusion93 decks123 decks
32%synergy
Temple Garden
69%inclusion85 decks123 decks
27%synergy
Windswept Heath
64%inclusion79 decks123 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion75 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
59%inclusion73 decks123 decks
32%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
57%inclusion70 decks123 decks
14%synergy
Wooded Foothills
56%inclusion69 decks123 decks
26%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
54%inclusion67 decks123 decks
16%synergy
Battlefield Forge
54%inclusion67 decks123 decks
31%synergy
Rootbound Crag
54%inclusion66 decks123 decks
15%synergy
Spire of Industry
53%inclusion65 decks123 decks
48%synergy
Spire Garden
51%inclusion63 decks123 decks
25%synergy
Brushland
51%inclusion63 decks123 decks
30%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
50%inclusion61 decks123 decks
21%synergy
Spectator Seating
50%inclusion61 decks123 decks
24%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
46%inclusion56 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Jungle Shrine
44%inclusion54 decks123 decks
-11%synergy
Canopy Vista
42%inclusion52 decks123 decks
-7%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
40%inclusion49 decks123 decks
32%synergy
Rugged Prairie
39%inclusion48 decks123 decks
28%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion46 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Cinder Glade
37%inclusion46 decks123 decks
-12%synergy
Fortified Village
25%inclusion31 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
25%inclusion31 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Game Trail
22%inclusion27 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
21%inclusion26 decks123 decks
19%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion26 decks123 decks
14%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
20%inclusion25 decks123 decks
14%synergy
Savannah
20%inclusion24 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Hushwood Verge
20%inclusion24 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Taiga
19%inclusion23 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Karplusan Forest
19%inclusion23 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Thornspire Verge
19%inclusion23 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Mossfire Valley
18%inclusion22 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion22 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Plateau
18%inclusion22 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Sundown Pass
17%inclusion21 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion21 decks123 decks
-14%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
15%inclusion19 decks123 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion19 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Lush Portico
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Grove
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion17 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Rockfall Vale
13%inclusion16 decks123 decks
-11%synergy