Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Expensive 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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Erode
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
1.9%inclusion1 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Flashback
1.6%inclusion1 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
1.5%inclusion1 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Lorehold Charm
1.4%inclusion1 decks71 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion316 decks322 decks
89%synergy
Buster Sword
93%inclusion284 decks305 decks
85%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
89%inclusion285 decks322 decks
85%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
91%inclusion278 decks306 decks
84%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
83%inclusion267 decks322 decks
78%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
82%inclusion263 decks322 decks
77%synergy
Colossus Hammer
83%inclusion268 decks322 decks
76%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
80%inclusion259 decks322 decks
72%synergy
Forge Anew
75%inclusion240 decks322 decks
70%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
76%inclusion244 decks322 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion238 decks322 decks
16%synergy
Shadowspear
72%inclusion231 decks322 decks
68%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
70%inclusion215 decks306 decks
61%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
70%inclusion213 decks306 decks
60%synergy
Heroic Intervention
68%inclusion219 decks322 decks
29%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
68%inclusion218 decks322 decks
64%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
67%inclusion216 decks322 decks
63%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
67%inclusion205 decks306 decks
59%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
65%inclusion208 decks322 decks
61%synergy
Nature's Lore
60%inclusion192 decks322 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
54%inclusion173 decks322 decks
37%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
44%inclusion143 decks322 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Tomb
34%inclusion110 decks322 decks
28%synergy
Smothering Tithe
28%inclusion90 decks322 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion47 decks322 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion36 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Worldly Tutor
9.3%inclusion30 decks322 decks
-3%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.7%inclusion28 decks322 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
55%inclusion178 decks322 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
55%inclusion177 decks322 decks
42%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
54%inclusion173 decks322 decks
49%synergy
Professor Hojo
51%inclusion155 decks306 decks
43%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
49%inclusion158 decks322 decks
47%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
48%inclusion153 decks322 decks
44%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
47%inclusion150 decks322 decks
41%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
46%inclusion147 decks322 decks
24%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
45%inclusion146 decks322 decks
42%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
45%inclusion137 decks306 decks
36%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
43%inclusion131 decks306 decks
38%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
40%inclusion128 decks322 decks
38%synergy
Delighted Halfling
37%inclusion119 decks322 decks
27%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
35%inclusion107 decks306 decks
31%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
34%inclusion110 decks322 decks
32%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
30%inclusion95 decks322 decks
22%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
29%inclusion90 decks306 decks
24%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
29%inclusion93 decks322 decks
26%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
28%inclusion87 decks306 decks
21%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
26%inclusion81 decks306 decks
23%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
26%inclusion81 decks306 decks
20%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
26%inclusion85 decks322 decks
23%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
25%inclusion76 decks306 decks
20%synergy
Zack Fair
24%inclusion73 decks306 decks
18%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
22%inclusion65 decks299 decks
20%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
21%inclusion68 decks322 decks
16%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
20%inclusion66 decks322 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
19%inclusion61 decks322 decks
18%synergy
Lion Sash
18%inclusion59 decks322 decks
15%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
18%inclusion58 decks322 decks
15%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
17%inclusion55 decks322 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion49 decks322 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion49 decks322 decks
12%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
15%inclusion49 decks322 decks
12%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
15%inclusion46 decks306 decks
11%synergy
Bloom Tender
15%inclusion47 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Bastion Protector
14%inclusion46 decks322 decks
10%synergy
Helitrooper
13%inclusion39 decks306 decks
8%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
12%inclusion40 decks322 decks
1%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
12%inclusion40 decks322 decks
11%synergy
Amy Rose
12%inclusion34 decks277 decks
11%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
11%inclusion37 decks322 decks
9%synergy
Grand Abolisher
11%inclusion37 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
11%inclusion34 decks322 decks
9%synergy
Freya Crescent
10%inclusion32 decks306 decks
9%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
10%inclusion31 decks322 decks
9%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
9.3%inclusion30 decks322 decks
8%synergy
Armory Automaton
8.7%inclusion28 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
8.3%inclusion23 decks277 decks
8%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
7.8%inclusion24 decks306 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
56%inclusion179 decks322 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
48%inclusion153 decks322 decks
35%synergy
Clever Concealment
47%inclusion151 decks322 decks
38%synergy
Inventory Management
39%inclusion127 decks322 decks
35%synergy
Dispatch
37%inclusion118 decks322 decks
30%synergy
Boros Charm
32%inclusion102 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
27%inclusion83 decks306 decks
20%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
26%inclusion80 decks306 decks
20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
24%inclusion76 decks322 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion71 decks322 decks
-4%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion68 decks322 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion66 decks322 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion60 decks322 decks
9%synergy
Beast Within
16%inclusion52 decks322 decks
-15%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
15%inclusion46 decks306 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion40 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
11%inclusion37 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion37 decks322 decks
10%synergy
Eladamri's Call
11%inclusion36 decks322 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.5%inclusion24 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Final Showdown
7.1%inclusion23 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.0%inclusion17 decks243 decks
2%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.5%inclusion21 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.6%inclusion18 decks322 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
42%inclusion134 decks322 decks
14%synergy
Open the Armory
41%inclusion131 decks322 decks
36%synergy
Farseek
36%inclusion117 decks322 decks
-11%synergy
Cultivate
31%inclusion100 decks322 decks
-18%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion94 decks322 decks
20%synergy
Unfinished Business
22%inclusion71 decks322 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion69 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
21%inclusion69 decks322 decks
-17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion64 decks322 decks
-5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
16%inclusion50 decks322 decks
11%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
12%inclusion36 decks305 decks
10%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.1%inclusion23 decks322 decks
4%synergy
Stump Stomp
7.1%inclusion23 decks322 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.1%inclusion23 decks322 decks
0%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.7%inclusion14 decks208 decks
3%synergy
Decimate
6.5%inclusion21 decks322 decks
-1%synergy
Full Throttle
6.2%inclusion20 decks322 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.9%inclusion19 decks322 decks
-21%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.6%inclusion18 decks322 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.6%inclusion18 decks322 decks
0%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
5.2%inclusion16 decks306 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Fire and Ice
57%inclusion182 decks322 decks
55%synergy
Sword of the Animist
56%inclusion180 decks322 decks
48%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
52%inclusion167 decks322 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion162 decks322 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion155 decks322 decks
21%synergy
Mithril Coat
45%inclusion145 decks322 decks
41%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
42%inclusion128 decks306 decks
35%synergy
Genji Glove
41%inclusion123 decks298 decks
36%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
39%inclusion126 decks322 decks
34%synergy
Champion's Helm
37%inclusion119 decks322 decks
30%synergy
Embercleave
36%inclusion117 decks322 decks
34%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
34%inclusion108 decks322 decks
31%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
30%inclusion97 decks322 decks
27%synergy
Helm of the Host
27%inclusion88 decks322 decks
24%synergy
Sunforger
27%inclusion87 decks322 decks
25%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
27%inclusion86 decks322 decks
25%synergy
Nettlecyst
26%inclusion83 decks322 decks
23%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
25%inclusion82 decks322 decks
20%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion82 decks322 decks
24%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
25%inclusion81 decks322 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Plate
24%inclusion76 decks322 decks
23%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
23%inclusion70 decks299 decks
21%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
23%inclusion74 decks322 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23%inclusion74 decks322 decks
21%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
23%inclusion74 decks322 decks
21%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
21%inclusion65 decks306 decks
16%synergy
Hero's Blade
20%inclusion65 decks322 decks
16%synergy
Ultima Weapon
19%inclusion58 decks306 decks
16%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
19%inclusion60 decks322 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Plate
19%inclusion60 decks322 decks
14%synergy
Basilisk Collar
18%inclusion58 decks322 decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion55 decks322 decks
16%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
17%inclusion54 decks322 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
16%inclusion51 decks322 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
16%inclusion50 decks322 decks
15%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
15%inclusion48 decks322 decks
12%synergy
Power Fist
13%inclusion42 decks322 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion40 decks322 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion37 decks310 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion36 decks322 decks
-4%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
11%inclusion36 decks322 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion34 decks322 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
10%inclusion32 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
10%inclusion30 decks306 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
8.7%inclusion28 decks322 decks
4%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
8.5%inclusion26 decks306 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.4%inclusion27 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.1%inclusion26 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
7.8%inclusion25 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Argentum Armor
7.8%inclusion25 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
42%inclusion134 decks322 decks
39%synergy
Aggravated Assault
30%inclusion98 decks322 decks
25%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
15%inclusion47 decks322 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion43 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Annie Joins Up
12%inclusion39 decks322 decks
-7%synergy
Super State
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
6.5%inclusion21 decks322 decks
-22%synergy
Strong Back
5.6%inclusion18 decks322 decks
2%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.6%inclusion18 decks322 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
53%inclusion171 decks322 decks
37%synergy
Urza's Saga
46%inclusion147 decks322 decks
41%synergy
Rogue's Passage
37%inclusion118 decks322 decks
10%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
26%inclusion85 decks322 decks
21%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
25%inclusion82 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
20%inclusion63 decks322 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
19%inclusion62 decks322 decks
17%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
18%inclusion54 decks306 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion52 decks322 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion49 decks322 decks
12%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
14%inclusion46 decks322 decks
10%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion42 decks322 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion32 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.3%inclusion30 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.1%inclusion26 decks322 decks
4%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.5%inclusion21 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.3%inclusion17 decks322 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion312 decks322 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion287 decks322 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
26%inclusion85 decks322 decks
25%synergy
The Aetherspark
22%inclusion70 decks322 decks
20%synergy
Summoning Materia
18%inclusion55 decks306 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
15%inclusion48 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion34 decks322 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion34 decks322 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
9.3%inclusion30 decks322 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
6.8%inclusion22 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.9%inclusion19 decks322 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion315 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion312 decks322 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion306 decks322 decks
0%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion306 decks322 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
90%inclusion289 decks322 decks
50%synergy
Plateau
90%inclusion289 decks322 decks
79%synergy
Taiga
89%inclusion287 decks322 decks
78%synergy
Savannah
89%inclusion286 decks322 decks
78%synergy
Temple Garden
89%inclusion286 decks322 decks
46%synergy
Stomping Ground
88%inclusion284 decks322 decks
44%synergy
Windswept Heath
84%inclusion270 decks322 decks
52%synergy
Arid Mesa
84%inclusion270 decks322 decks
56%synergy
Wooded Foothills
83%inclusion266 decks322 decks
52%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
64%inclusion207 decks322 decks
24%synergy
Spectator Seating
64%inclusion205 decks322 decks
39%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
61%inclusion198 decks322 decks
33%synergy
Spire Garden
59%inclusion189 decks322 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion187 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
43%inclusion138 decks322 decks
0%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
41%inclusion133 decks322 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
40%inclusion130 decks322 decks
17%synergy
Rootbound Crag
38%inclusion122 decks322 decks
-1%synergy
Spire of Industry
37%inclusion120 decks322 decks
32%synergy
Brushland
34%inclusion108 decks322 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
30%inclusion98 decks322 decks
24%synergy
City of Brass
26%inclusion85 decks322 decks
20%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion85 decks322 decks
21%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion81 decks322 decks
20%synergy
Hushwood Verge
24%inclusion77 decks322 decks
13%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
23%inclusion75 decks322 decks
17%synergy
Rugged Prairie
23%inclusion74 decks322 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion73 decks322 decks
17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
23%inclusion73 decks322 decks
18%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
21%inclusion69 decks322 decks
14%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
21%inclusion68 decks322 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion66 decks322 decks
16%synergy
Thornspire Verge
20%inclusion66 decks322 decks
11%synergy
Jungle Shrine
20%inclusion64 decks322 decks
-35%synergy
Lush Portico
19%inclusion60 decks322 decks
10%synergy
Elegant Parlor
18%inclusion59 decks322 decks
12%synergy
Canopy Vista
17%inclusion56 decks322 decks
-32%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion54 decks322 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion52 decks322 decks
12%synergy
Commercial District
16%inclusion52 decks322 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion50 decks322 decks
-19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion49 decks322 decks
11%synergy
Cinder Glade
15%inclusion48 decks322 decks
-34%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion47 decks322 decks
5%synergy
Karplusan Forest
15%inclusion47 decks322 decks
-3%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion42 decks306 decks
11%synergy