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
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
3.9%inclusion2 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
2.0%inclusion1 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Studious First-Year
2.0%inclusion1 decks51 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion124 decks126 decks
89%synergy
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion117 decks126 decks
86%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
89%inclusion112 decks126 decks
84%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
87%inclusion109 decks126 decks
83%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
86%inclusion105 decks122 decks
79%synergy
Buster Sword
86%inclusion104 decks121 decks
78%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
80%inclusion101 decks126 decks
76%synergy
Forge Anew
79%inclusion99 decks126 decks
74%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
77%inclusion97 decks126 decks
69%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
73%inclusion92 decks126 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
75%inclusion92 decks122 decks
66%synergy
Sword of the Animist
68%inclusion86 decks126 decks
60%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion85 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
67%inclusion84 decks126 decks
27%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
67%inclusion84 decks126 decks
63%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
67%inclusion84 decks126 decks
63%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
65%inclusion82 decks126 decks
60%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
65%inclusion79 decks122 decks
55%synergy
Open the Armory
64%inclusion81 decks126 decks
60%synergy
Shadowspear
62%inclusion78 decks126 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
65%inclusion82 decks126 decks
52%synergy
Teferi's Protection
59%inclusion74 decks126 decks
42%synergy
Smothering Tithe
45%inclusion57 decks126 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Tomb
37%inclusion46 decks126 decks
30%synergy
Worldly Tutor
23%inclusion29 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion22 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
16%inclusion20 decks126 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion20 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Gamble
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
59%inclusion74 decks126 decks
35%synergy
Esper Sentinel
56%inclusion70 decks126 decks
43%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
55%inclusion67 decks122 decks
47%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
51%inclusion64 decks126 decks
29%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
50%inclusion63 decks126 decks
45%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
48%inclusion61 decks126 decks
45%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
48%inclusion61 decks126 decks
44%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
43%inclusion54 decks126 decks
41%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
43%inclusion54 decks126 decks
40%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
41%inclusion50 decks122 decks
32%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
40%inclusion51 decks126 decks
38%synergy
Delighted Halfling
39%inclusion49 decks126 decks
29%synergy
Professor Hojo
39%inclusion47 decks122 decks
31%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
38%inclusion46 decks122 decks
33%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
33%inclusion41 decks126 decks
30%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
29%inclusion37 decks126 decks
27%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
28%inclusion34 decks122 decks
24%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
28%inclusion35 decks126 decks
20%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
25%inclusion32 decks126 decks
20%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
25%inclusion31 decks126 decks
21%synergy
Bastion Protector
24%inclusion30 decks126 decks
20%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
23%inclusion29 decks126 decks
22%synergy
Grand Abolisher
23%inclusion29 decks126 decks
18%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
23%inclusion28 decks122 decks
20%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
20%inclusion25 decks126 decks
16%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
19%inclusion24 decks126 decks
18%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
18%inclusion23 decks126 decks
17%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
17%inclusion21 decks126 decks
14%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Zack Fair
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion18 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
14%inclusion18 decks126 decks
14%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Mother of Runes
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Amy Rose
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Bloom Tender
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
-2%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Helitrooper
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Freya Crescent
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
59%inclusion74 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
48%inclusion61 decks126 decks
36%synergy
Clever Concealment
47%inclusion59 decks126 decks
38%synergy
Inventory Management
40%inclusion50 decks126 decks
35%synergy
Dispatch
34%inclusion43 decks126 decks
28%synergy
Boros Charm
34%inclusion43 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
32%inclusion40 decks126 decks
12%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
29%inclusion35 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion33 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion29 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion22 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion21 decks126 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion19 decks126 decks
-11%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
-18%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Eladamri's Call
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Palm
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Bolt Bend
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
59%inclusion74 decks126 decks
21%synergy
Cultivate
40%inclusion51 decks126 decks
-9%synergy
Farseek
37%inclusion47 decks126 decks
-10%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion42 decks126 decks
24%synergy
Three Visits
29%inclusion37 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion29 decks126 decks
-2%synergy
Rampant Growth
23%inclusion29 decks126 decks
-15%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion26 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
19%inclusion24 decks126 decks
14%synergy
Unfinished Business
16%inclusion20 decks126 decks
12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Full Throttle
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
-19%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
54%inclusion68 decks126 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion67 decks126 decks
27%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
50%inclusion63 decks126 decks
47%synergy
Genji Glove
49%inclusion59 decks120 decks
44%synergy
Champion's Helm
46%inclusion58 decks126 decks
39%synergy
Helm of the Host
45%inclusion57 decks126 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
44%inclusion55 decks126 decks
42%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
39%inclusion49 decks126 decks
36%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
38%inclusion48 decks126 decks
33%synergy
Mithril Coat
37%inclusion47 decks126 decks
33%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
36%inclusion44 decks122 decks
29%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
33%inclusion41 decks126 decks
30%synergy
Sunforger
32%inclusion40 decks126 decks
30%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
29%inclusion36 decks126 decks
23%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
28%inclusion34 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Embercleave
27%inclusion34 decks126 decks
25%synergy
Darksteel Plate
27%inclusion34 decks126 decks
22%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
25%inclusion31 decks126 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
25%inclusion31 decks126 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Plate
24%inclusion30 decks126 decks
23%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
22%inclusion28 decks126 decks
16%synergy
Ultima Weapon
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
21%inclusion26 decks126 decks
19%synergy
Basilisk Collar
20%inclusion25 decks126 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
18%inclusion23 decks126 decks
17%synergy
Hero's Blade
18%inclusion23 decks126 decks
14%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
17%inclusion21 decks126 decks
15%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion20 decks126 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
16%inclusion20 decks126 decks
15%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
14%inclusion18 decks126 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
12%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
-3%synergy
Power Fist
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Memory
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Argentum Armor
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
59%inclusion74 decks126 decks
54%synergy
Fighter Class
36%inclusion45 decks126 decks
33%synergy
Annie Joins Up
17%inclusion21 decks126 decks
-3%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
17%inclusion21 decks126 decks
12%synergy
Super State
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Strong Back
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
0%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Bear Umbra
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
-23%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
47%inclusion59 decks126 decks
20%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
31%inclusion39 decks126 decks
15%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
30%inclusion38 decks126 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion34 decks126 decks
22%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
23%inclusion28 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Buried Ruin
22%inclusion28 decks126 decks
18%synergy
Inventors' Fair
22%inclusion28 decks126 decks
20%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
22%inclusion28 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
21%inclusion27 decks126 decks
17%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
20%inclusion25 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion22 decks126 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion21 decks126 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion19 decks126 decks
-4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Axgard Armory
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion125 decks126 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion112 decks126 decks
14%synergy
Summoning Materia
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
12%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion21 decks126 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
17%inclusion21 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion124 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion124 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion123 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion121 decks126 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
79%inclusion100 decks126 decks
39%synergy
Stomping Ground
76%inclusion96 decks126 decks
32%synergy
Temple Garden
71%inclusion89 decks126 decks
28%synergy
Windswept Heath
64%inclusion81 decks126 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion78 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
60%inclusion76 decks126 decks
33%synergy
Wooded Foothills
58%inclusion73 decks126 decks
28%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
58%inclusion73 decks126 decks
15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
54%inclusion68 decks126 decks
31%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
52%inclusion66 decks126 decks
13%synergy
Spire of Industry
52%inclusion65 decks126 decks
46%synergy
Brushland
52%inclusion65 decks126 decks
30%synergy
Rootbound Crag
52%inclusion65 decks126 decks
13%synergy
Spire Garden
51%inclusion64 decks126 decks
24%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
49%inclusion62 decks126 decks
21%synergy
Spectator Seating
49%inclusion62 decks126 decks
24%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
48%inclusion60 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Jungle Shrine
42%inclusion53 decks126 decks
-13%synergy
Canopy Vista
42%inclusion53 decks126 decks
-7%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
38%inclusion48 decks126 decks
30%synergy
Rugged Prairie
37%inclusion47 decks126 decks
26%synergy
Cinder Glade
37%inclusion47 decks126 decks
-12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
35%inclusion44 decks126 decks
0%synergy
Fortified Village
24%inclusion30 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
24%inclusion30 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
22%inclusion28 decks126 decks
20%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion27 decks126 decks
15%synergy
Game Trail
20%inclusion25 decks126 decks
0%synergy
Savannah
20%inclusion25 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
20%inclusion25 decks126 decks
13%synergy
Hushwood Verge
20%inclusion25 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Taiga
19%inclusion24 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Thornspire Verge
19%inclusion24 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Karplusan Forest
18%inclusion23 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Plateau
18%inclusion23 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Mossfire Valley
17%inclusion22 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion22 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion21 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Starting Town
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
16%inclusion20 decks126 decks
0%synergy
Sundown Pass
16%inclusion20 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion20 decks126 decks
-15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion19 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Lush Portico
14%inclusion18 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
-8%synergy
Rockfall Vale
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
-11%synergy