Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Upgraded Artifacts

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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Noxious Newt
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
2.0%inclusion1 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Erode
1.8%inclusion1 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Excava, the Risen Past
1.8%inclusion1 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
1.8%inclusion1 decks57 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion181 decks184 decks
89%synergy
Colossus Hammer
88%inclusion161 decks184 decks
80%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
83%inclusion152 decks184 decks
76%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
82%inclusion148 decks180 decks
75%synergy
Buster Sword
82%inclusion146 decks179 decks
74%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
76%inclusion136 decks180 decks
66%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
73%inclusion135 decks184 decks
65%synergy
Forge Anew
68%inclusion126 decks184 decks
64%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
72%inclusion131 decks181 decks
63%synergy
Sword of the Animist
71%inclusion130 decks184 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
69%inclusion124 decks180 decks
61%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion119 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Lore
64%inclusion117 decks184 decks
26%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
61%inclusion113 decks184 decks
56%synergy
Professor Hojo
59%inclusion107 decks180 decks
52%synergy
Clever Concealment
59%inclusion108 decks184 decks
50%synergy
Champion's Helm
59%inclusion108 decks184 decks
52%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
58%inclusion105 decks180 decks
51%synergy
Heroic Intervention
57%inclusion105 decks184 decks
18%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
56%inclusion103 decks184 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion61 decks184 decks
20%synergy
Teferi's Protection
28%inclusion52 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Smothering Tithe
18%inclusion33 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
-1%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
55%inclusion99 decks180 decks
46%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
54%inclusion100 decks184 decks
51%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
47%inclusion86 decks184 decks
42%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
43%inclusion79 decks184 decks
38%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
41%inclusion76 decks184 decks
38%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
41%inclusion73 decks180 decks
37%synergy
Birds of Paradise
40%inclusion74 decks184 decks
17%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
40%inclusion73 decks184 decks
32%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
39%inclusion71 decks180 decks
35%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
38%inclusion69 decks180 decks
31%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
38%inclusion69 decks180 decks
33%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
38%inclusion68 decks180 decks
31%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
38%inclusion69 decks184 decks
34%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
37%inclusion68 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
36%inclusion64 decks180 decks
32%synergy
Zack Fair
34%inclusion62 decks180 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
34%inclusion62 decks184 decks
21%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
33%inclusion59 decks180 decks
28%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
33%inclusion60 decks184 decks
31%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
29%inclusion53 decks184 decks
26%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
28%inclusion51 decks184 decks
26%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
27%inclusion48 decks179 decks
25%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
26%inclusion47 decks184 decks
23%synergy
Bastion Protector
25%inclusion46 decks184 decks
21%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
24%inclusion45 decks184 decks
22%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
22%inclusion40 decks180 decks
19%synergy
Delighted Halfling
22%inclusion40 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Helitrooper
21%inclusion38 decks180 decks
17%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
20%inclusion37 decks184 decks
19%synergy
Amy Rose
20%inclusion35 decks175 decks
19%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
19%inclusion35 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Bronze Guardian
17%inclusion32 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
16%inclusion29 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
15%inclusion28 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Lion Sash
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
13%inclusion23 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Freya Crescent
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Armory Automaton
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
11%inclusion20 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Barret Wallace
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
8.4%inclusion15 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
48%inclusion89 decks184 decks
-6%synergy
Dispatch
45%inclusion82 decks184 decks
38%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
37%inclusion67 decks180 decks
30%synergy
Inventory Management
37%inclusion68 decks184 decks
33%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion64 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Boros Charm
32%inclusion59 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
31%inclusion56 decks180 decks
25%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
21%inclusion38 decks180 decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion38 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion27 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
-1%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
-18%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion23 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion23 decks184 decks
-7%synergy
Generous Gift
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
-17%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Eladamri's Call
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
-3%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
55%inclusion101 decks184 decks
51%synergy
Cultivate
51%inclusion94 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
49%inclusion90 decks184 decks
40%synergy
Open the Armory
45%inclusion82 decks184 decks
40%synergy
Austere Command
40%inclusion74 decks184 decks
26%synergy
Farseek
39%inclusion72 decks184 decks
-8%synergy
Rampant Growth
39%inclusion71 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
34%inclusion63 decks184 decks
29%synergy
Unfinished Business
27%inclusion49 decks184 decks
23%synergy
Three Visits
24%inclusion45 decks184 decks
-3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion40 decks184 decks
-3%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
15%inclusion27 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Harmonize
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Decimate
13%inclusion23 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.6%inclusion14 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
-20%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
55%inclusion101 decks184 decks
51%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
54%inclusion99 decks184 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion96 decks184 decks
26%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
46%inclusion85 decks184 decks
41%synergy
Genji Glove
46%inclusion82 decks179 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion84 decks184 decks
19%synergy
Shadowspear
43%inclusion79 decks184 decks
39%synergy
Darksteel Plate
42%inclusion78 decks184 decks
37%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
41%inclusion75 decks184 decks
38%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
40%inclusion74 decks184 decks
35%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
39%inclusion71 decks184 decks
32%synergy
Hero's Blade
36%inclusion66 decks184 decks
32%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
36%inclusion64 decks180 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
35%inclusion64 decks184 decks
33%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion61 decks184 decks
29%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
31%inclusion57 decks184 decks
28%synergy
Nettlecyst
28%inclusion52 decks184 decks
26%synergy
Embercleave
28%inclusion52 decks184 decks
26%synergy
Basilisk Collar
28%inclusion52 decks184 decks
22%synergy
Helm of the Host
28%inclusion51 decks184 decks
24%synergy
Ultima Weapon
26%inclusion47 decks180 decks
23%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
26%inclusion48 decks184 decks
24%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
25%inclusion44 decks179 decks
22%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
24%inclusion44 decks184 decks
23%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
24%inclusion44 decks184 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion43 decks184 decks
22%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
21%inclusion38 decks184 decks
18%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
19%inclusion35 decks182 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
18%inclusion34 decks184 decks
17%synergy
Mask of Memory
18%inclusion34 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
18%inclusion34 decks184 decks
17%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
18%inclusion33 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Axe
16%inclusion29 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Sunforger
16%inclusion29 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
15%inclusion28 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
15%inclusion28 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Plate
15%inclusion27 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
14%inclusion25 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
13%inclusion24 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
13%inclusion23 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
-3%synergy
Samurai's Katana
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Power Fist
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Thran Power Suit
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
27%inclusion50 decks184 decks
25%synergy
Aggravated Assault
24%inclusion45 decks184 decks
19%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
10%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Super State
11%inclusion19 decks175 decks
10%synergy
Annie Joins Up
10%inclusion18 decks184 decks
-10%synergy
Strong Back
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
41%inclusion75 decks184 decks
35%synergy
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion75 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
29%inclusion53 decks184 decks
19%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
26%inclusion48 decks184 decks
21%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
25%inclusion46 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
19%inclusion34 decks180 decks
16%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
15%inclusion28 decks184 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion27 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion27 decks184 decks
-4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion23 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion23 decks184 decks
-6%synergy
Buried Ruin
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Axgard Armory
9.2%inclusion17 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Den
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Great Furnace
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion182 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion177 decks184 decks
22%synergy
Summoning Materia
24%inclusion43 decks180 decks
19%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion23 decks184 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
13%inclusion23 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion19 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion183 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion183 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion183 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion180 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
76%inclusion139 decks184 decks
22%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
72%inclusion133 decks184 decks
29%synergy
Battlefield Forge
72%inclusion132 decks184 decks
48%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
71%inclusion130 decks184 decks
32%synergy
Rootbound Crag
65%inclusion120 decks184 decks
27%synergy
Brushland
65%inclusion119 decks184 decks
43%synergy
Spire of Industry
62%inclusion114 decks184 decks
57%synergy
Stomping Ground
59%inclusion109 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Sacred Foundry
59%inclusion108 decks184 decks
19%synergy
Temple Garden
58%inclusion107 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Canopy Vista
56%inclusion103 decks184 decks
7%synergy
Cinder Glade
54%inclusion100 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Jungle Shrine
50%inclusion92 decks184 decks
-5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
49%inclusion91 decks184 decks
39%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
47%inclusion86 decks184 decks
39%synergy
Windswept Heath
46%inclusion84 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
45%inclusion82 decks184 decks
17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
44%inclusion81 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
43%inclusion80 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
43%inclusion79 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
40%inclusion73 decks184 decks
24%synergy
Fortified Village
36%inclusion66 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
35%inclusion64 decks184 decks
19%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
35%inclusion64 decks184 decks
26%synergy
Game Trail
34%inclusion63 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Mossfire Valley
34%inclusion63 decks184 decks
20%synergy
Spectator Seating
34%inclusion63 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
32%inclusion59 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Spire Garden
32%inclusion58 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion46 decks184 decks
-6%synergy
Hushwood Verge
23%inclusion42 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Karplusan Forest
23%inclusion42 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
22%inclusion40 decks184 decks
15%synergy
Thornspire Verge
22%inclusion40 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Sacred Peaks
21%inclusion39 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Radiant Grove
20%inclusion36 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
20%inclusion36 decks184 decks
-2%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
20%inclusion36 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Rockfall Vale
18%inclusion34 decks184 decks
-5%synergy
Sundown Pass
18%inclusion34 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion30 decks180 decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion29 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Lush Portico
15%inclusion27 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion27 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Taiga
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
7%synergy