Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

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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Germination Practicum
1.7%inclusion1 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Noxious Newt
1.7%inclusion1 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
1.3%inclusion1 decks80 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
95%inclusion305 decks322 decks
88%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
97%inclusion311 decks322 decks
87%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
92%inclusion297 decks322 decks
86%synergy
Champion's Helm
90%inclusion290 decks322 decks
83%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
93%inclusion296 decks320 decks
83%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
92%inclusion294 decks320 decks
83%synergy
Hero's Blade
86%inclusion278 decks322 decks
82%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
89%inclusion285 decks320 decks
82%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
90%inclusion287 decks320 decks
82%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
85%inclusion275 decks322 decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
87%inclusion280 decks322 decks
38%synergy
Sword of the Animist
87%inclusion279 decks322 decks
79%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
86%inclusion274 decks320 decks
77%synergy
Rampant Growth
85%inclusion273 decks322 decks
47%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
84%inclusion270 decks320 decks
77%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
83%inclusion266 decks320 decks
76%synergy
Dispatch
83%inclusion267 decks322 decks
76%synergy
Vandalblast
83%inclusion267 decks322 decks
74%synergy
Professor Hojo
83%inclusion265 decks320 decks
75%synergy
Lightning Greaves
82%inclusion265 decks322 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
6.8%inclusion22 decks322 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Barret, Avalanche Leader
77%inclusion245 decks320 decks
71%synergy
Zack Fair
74%inclusion238 decks320 decks
69%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
74%inclusion238 decks320 decks
68%synergy
Bastion Protector
70%inclusion226 decks322 decks
66%synergy
Helitrooper
70%inclusion223 decks320 decks
65%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
68%inclusion220 decks322 decks
61%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
65%inclusion209 decks320 decks
60%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
58%inclusion186 decks320 decks
54%synergy
Bronze Guardian
54%inclusion173 decks322 decks
51%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
48%inclusion154 decks320 decks
45%synergy
Armory Automaton
45%inclusion144 decks322 decks
43%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
43%inclusion140 decks322 decks
38%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
39%inclusion124 decks320 decks
35%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
38%inclusion123 decks322 decks
35%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
38%inclusion120 decks320 decks
34%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
37%inclusion119 decks322 decks
29%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
34%inclusion109 decks320 decks
27%synergy
Barret Wallace
32%inclusion101 decks320 decks
30%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
30%inclusion97 decks320 decks
28%synergy
Weapons Vendor
26%inclusion82 decks317 decks
25%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
25%inclusion80 decks320 decks
24%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
24%inclusion78 decks322 decks
22%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
24%inclusion77 decks322 decks
21%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
23%inclusion75 decks322 decks
21%synergy
Freya Crescent
22%inclusion71 decks320 decks
21%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
20%inclusion63 decks316 decks
18%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
20%inclusion63 decks320 decks
15%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
18%inclusion57 decks322 decks
-4%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
18%inclusion56 decks320 decks
16%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
17%inclusion54 decks320 decks
16%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
16%inclusion51 decks318 decks
15%synergy
Summon: Kujata
16%inclusion50 decks320 decks
14%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
13%inclusion42 decks322 decks
10%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
12%inclusion38 decks322 decks
10%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
10%inclusion31 decks316 decks
9%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
10%inclusion31 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
9.3%inclusion30 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
8.7%inclusion28 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.1%inclusion26 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
8.1%inclusion26 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
7.8%inclusion25 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Amy Rose
7.6%inclusion22 decks291 decks
6%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
6.9%inclusion22 decks320 decks
5%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
5.9%inclusion19 decks322 decks
3%synergy
Item Shopkeep
5.3%inclusion17 decks320 decks
5%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
5.3%inclusion17 decks320 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Clever Concealment
80%inclusion256 decks322 decks
70%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
77%inclusion247 decks320 decks
72%synergy
Chaos Warp
72%inclusion233 decks322 decks
53%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
63%inclusion203 decks320 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
28%inclusion90 decks322 decks
-29%synergy
Path to Exile
24%inclusion76 decks322 decks
-31%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion64 decks322 decks
11%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
19%inclusion59 decks316 decks
17%synergy
Boros Charm
12%inclusion38 decks322 decks
-13%synergy
Inventory Management
12%inclusion38 decks322 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion36 decks316 decks
9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
11%inclusion35 decks322 decks
-28%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion32 decks322 decks
-16%synergy
Beast Within
7.8%inclusion25 decks322 decks
-23%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.8%inclusion22 decks322 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
78%inclusion252 decks322 decks
40%synergy
Unfinished Business
76%inclusion245 decks322 decks
72%synergy
Austere Command
75%inclusion243 decks322 decks
61%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
71%inclusion230 decks322 decks
67%synergy
Decimate
48%inclusion156 decks322 decks
41%synergy
Harmonize
43%inclusion139 decks322 decks
34%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
39%inclusion124 decks320 decks
36%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
33%inclusion107 decks322 decks
31%synergy
Open the Armory
22%inclusion72 decks322 decks
18%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
17%inclusion54 decks320 decks
15%synergy
Farseek
16%inclusion52 decks322 decks
-31%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
11%inclusion34 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Reach the Horizon
6.3%inclusion20 decks317 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
5.9%inclusion19 decks322 decks
-19%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
80%inclusion258 decks322 decks
75%synergy
Darksteel Plate
79%inclusion255 decks322 decks
74%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
78%inclusion249 decks320 decks
72%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
70%inclusion227 decks322 decks
68%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
58%inclusion187 decks322 decks
54%synergy
Mask of Memory
52%inclusion166 decks322 decks
49%synergy
Genji Glove
42%inclusion134 decks316 decks
37%synergy
Ultima Weapon
36%inclusion115 decks320 decks
33%synergy
Skullclamp
34%inclusion111 decks322 decks
19%synergy
Buster Sword
34%inclusion109 decks320 decks
26%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
34%inclusion109 decks322 decks
29%synergy
Explorer's Scope
30%inclusion97 decks322 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion88 decks322 decks
0%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
24%inclusion76 decks320 decks
22%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
20%inclusion63 decks322 decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
18%inclusion58 decks317 decks
16%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
18%inclusion58 decks322 decks
15%synergy
Samurai's Katana
17%inclusion55 decks320 decks
16%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
16%inclusion51 decks321 decks
14%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
15%inclusion49 decks322 decks
13%synergy
Nettlecyst
14%inclusion45 decks322 decks
11%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
12%inclusion39 decks320 decks
11%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
11%inclusion36 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion32 decks322 decks
9%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
10%inclusion31 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
9.4%inclusion30 decks320 decks
9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
9.0%inclusion29 decks322 decks
3%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
8.7%inclusion28 decks322 decks
8%synergy
Argentum Armor
7.8%inclusion25 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
7.1%inclusion17 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
6.8%inclusion22 decks322 decks
4%synergy
Sunforger
6.8%inclusion22 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
6.2%inclusion20 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
6.2%inclusion20 decks322 decks
4%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
5.9%inclusion19 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Warrior's Sword
5.6%inclusion18 decks320 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
5.6%inclusion18 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.3%inclusion17 decks322 decks
4%synergy
Excalibur II
5.1%inclusion16 decks316 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
39%inclusion124 decks320 decks
37%synergy
Forge Anew
31%inclusion100 decks322 decks
26%synergy
Furious Rise
18%inclusion58 decks322 decks
17%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
7.5%inclusion24 decks322 decks
3%synergy
Fighter Class
7.1%inclusion23 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Annie Joins Up
5.3%inclusion17 decks322 decks
-14%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
84%inclusion270 decks322 decks
78%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
72%inclusion231 decks322 decks
62%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
71%inclusion229 decks322 decks
66%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion66 decks322 decks
-6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion39 decks320 decks
10%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
5.3%inclusion17 decks322 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion310 decks322 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion309 decks322 decks
21%synergy
Summoning Materia
80%inclusion255 decks320 decks
75%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
5.6%inclusion18 decks322 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.3%inclusion17 decks322 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion322 decks322 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion319 decks322 decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion319 decks322 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
99%inclusion318 decks322 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
95%inclusion307 decks322 decks
52%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
93%inclusion301 decks322 decks
55%synergy
Jungle Shrine
93%inclusion301 decks322 decks
39%synergy
Canopy Vista
93%inclusion301 decks322 decks
44%synergy
Rootbound Crag
93%inclusion298 decks322 decks
54%synergy
Cinder Glade
92%inclusion296 decks322 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
91%inclusion294 decks322 decks
38%synergy
Battlefield Forge
89%inclusion287 decks322 decks
66%synergy
Rugged Prairie
89%inclusion285 decks322 decks
78%synergy
Path of Ancestry
89%inclusion285 decks322 decks
54%synergy
Fortified Village
88%inclusion282 decks322 decks
66%synergy
Spire of Industry
87%inclusion281 decks322 decks
82%synergy
Brushland
87%inclusion281 decks322 decks
66%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
86%inclusion277 decks322 decks
70%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
85%inclusion273 decks322 decks
77%synergy
Game Trail
84%inclusion271 decks322 decks
64%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
80%inclusion259 decks322 decks
72%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
80%inclusion258 decks322 decks
64%synergy
Mossfire Valley
79%inclusion255 decks322 decks
65%synergy
Radiant Grove
74%inclusion237 decks322 decks
68%synergy
Evolving Wilds
72%inclusion233 decks322 decks
42%synergy
Sacred Peaks
70%inclusion227 decks322 decks
65%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
68%inclusion220 decks322 decks
63%synergy
Ash Barrens
54%inclusion173 decks322 decks
48%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
8.5%inclusion27 decks316 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.8%inclusion22 decks322 decks
3%synergy
Karplusan Forest
6.2%inclusion20 decks322 decks
-11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
5.9%inclusion19 decks322 decks
-34%synergy
Stomping Ground
5.3%inclusion17 decks322 decks
-38%synergy