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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Moxfield
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Petrified Hamlet
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Erode
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
2.5%inclusion3 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
1.6%inclusion2 decks122 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion302 decks308 decks
89%synergy
Buster Sword
93%inclusion272 decks291 decks
85%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
88%inclusion272 decks308 decks
85%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
91%inclusion265 decks292 decks
83%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
82%inclusion254 decks308 decks
78%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
83%inclusion255 decks308 decks
78%synergy
Colossus Hammer
83%inclusion256 decks308 decks
76%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
80%inclusion247 decks308 decks
72%synergy
Forge Anew
75%inclusion231 decks308 decks
70%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
76%inclusion233 decks308 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion226 decks308 decks
16%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
71%inclusion207 decks292 decks
62%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
71%inclusion206 decks292 decks
61%synergy
Shadowspear
70%inclusion217 decks308 decks
67%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
69%inclusion202 decks292 decks
61%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
68%inclusion208 decks308 decks
63%synergy
Heroic Intervention
67%inclusion207 decks308 decks
28%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
67%inclusion205 decks308 decks
63%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
64%inclusion198 decks308 decks
61%synergy
Nature's Lore
60%inclusion185 decks308 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
53%inclusion163 decks308 decks
36%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
43%inclusion132 decks308 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion103 decks308 decks
27%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion84 decks308 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion48 decks308 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion38 decks308 decks
8%synergy
Worldly Tutor
9.1%inclusion28 decks308 decks
-3%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.4%inclusion26 decks308 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
54%inclusion167 decks308 decks
42%synergy
Birds of Paradise
54%inclusion167 decks308 decks
31%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
54%inclusion165 decks308 decks
49%synergy
Professor Hojo
53%inclusion156 decks292 decks
46%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
48%inclusion148 decks308 decks
46%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
48%inclusion147 decks308 decks
45%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
46%inclusion142 decks308 decks
43%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
46%inclusion134 decks292 decks
37%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
46%inclusion141 decks308 decks
41%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
45%inclusion139 decks308 decks
23%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
43%inclusion125 decks292 decks
38%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
39%inclusion119 decks308 decks
37%synergy
Delighted Halfling
37%inclusion114 decks308 decks
27%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
35%inclusion101 decks292 decks
31%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
33%inclusion103 decks308 decks
31%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
30%inclusion87 decks292 decks
24%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
29%inclusion85 decks292 decks
22%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
29%inclusion88 decks308 decks
26%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
28%inclusion87 decks308 decks
21%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
27%inclusion79 decks292 decks
21%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
26%inclusion77 decks292 decks
21%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
26%inclusion81 decks308 decks
23%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
26%inclusion76 decks292 decks
23%synergy
Zack Fair
25%inclusion72 decks292 decks
19%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
23%inclusion65 decks285 decks
21%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
21%inclusion65 decks308 decks
20%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
21%inclusion64 decks308 decks
16%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
19%inclusion60 decks308 decks
18%synergy
Lion Sash
19%inclusion58 decks308 decks
16%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
18%inclusion55 decks308 decks
15%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
17%inclusion53 decks308 decks
14%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
15%inclusion45 decks292 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion47 decks308 decks
11%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
15%inclusion46 decks308 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion44 decks308 decks
11%synergy
Bastion Protector
14%inclusion44 decks308 decks
10%synergy
Bloom Tender
14%inclusion43 decks308 decks
6%synergy
Amy Rose
13%inclusion35 decks264 decks
12%synergy
Helitrooper
13%inclusion38 decks292 decks
9%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
12%inclusion37 decks308 decks
1%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
11%inclusion35 decks308 decks
9%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
11%inclusion35 decks308 decks
10%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
11%inclusion35 decks308 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
11%inclusion33 decks308 decks
6%synergy
Freya Crescent
10%inclusion30 decks292 decks
9%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion30 decks308 decks
9%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
9.1%inclusion28 decks308 decks
8%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
9.1%inclusion24 decks264 decks
8%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
8.2%inclusion24 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
7.8%inclusion24 decks308 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
54%inclusion167 decks308 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
48%inclusion148 decks308 decks
39%synergy
Deflecting Swat
46%inclusion143 decks308 decks
34%synergy
Inventory Management
39%inclusion121 decks308 decks
35%synergy
Dispatch
38%inclusion116 decks308 decks
31%synergy
Boros Charm
31%inclusion95 decks308 decks
6%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
30%inclusion87 decks292 decks
23%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
27%inclusion80 decks292 decks
22%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion71 decks308 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion66 decks308 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion66 decks308 decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion60 decks308 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion60 decks308 decks
0%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
16%inclusion47 decks292 decks
11%synergy
Beast Within
16%inclusion49 decks308 decks
-15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion38 decks308 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
11%inclusion35 decks308 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion34 decks308 decks
9%synergy
Eladamri's Call
11%inclusion33 decks308 decks
2%synergy
Final Showdown
7.1%inclusion22 decks308 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.0%inclusion16 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.5%inclusion20 decks308 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.5%inclusion20 decks308 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.5%inclusion17 decks308 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
41%inclusion126 decks308 decks
14%synergy
Open the Armory
40%inclusion122 decks308 decks
35%synergy
Farseek
36%inclusion110 decks308 decks
-12%synergy
Cultivate
31%inclusion95 decks308 decks
-18%synergy
Vandalblast
30%inclusion91 decks308 decks
20%synergy
Unfinished Business
23%inclusion72 decks308 decks
20%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion68 decks308 decks
8%synergy
Rampant Growth
22%inclusion67 decks308 decks
-16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion60 decks308 decks
-5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
16%inclusion48 decks308 decks
11%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
12%inclusion36 decks291 decks
11%synergy
Stump Stomp
7.5%inclusion23 decks308 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.1%inclusion22 decks308 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.1%inclusion22 decks308 decks
0%synergy
Full Throttle
6.8%inclusion21 decks308 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.2%inclusion19 decks308 decks
-21%synergy
Decimate
6.2%inclusion19 decks308 decks
-1%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
5.8%inclusion17 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.5%inclusion17 decks308 decks
0%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.2%inclusion16 decks308 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Animist
56%inclusion174 decks308 decks
49%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
56%inclusion171 decks308 decks
54%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
53%inclusion162 decks308 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion157 decks308 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion146 decks308 decks
20%synergy
Mithril Coat
44%inclusion134 decks308 decks
39%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
42%inclusion123 decks292 decks
35%synergy
Genji Glove
40%inclusion115 decks284 decks
35%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
39%inclusion121 decks308 decks
35%synergy
Champion's Helm
38%inclusion116 decks308 decks
31%synergy
Embercleave
36%inclusion112 decks308 decks
34%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
33%inclusion103 decks308 decks
31%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
30%inclusion91 decks308 decks
27%synergy
Helm of the Host
28%inclusion85 decks308 decks
24%synergy
Sunforger
27%inclusion83 decks308 decks
25%synergy
Nettlecyst
27%inclusion82 decks308 decks
24%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
27%inclusion82 decks308 decks
25%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
26%inclusion81 decks308 decks
21%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
26%inclusion80 decks308 decks
20%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion80 decks308 decks
24%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
25%inclusion71 decks285 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Plate
24%inclusion75 decks308 decks
23%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
23%inclusion72 decks308 decks
22%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
23%inclusion70 decks308 decks
21%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
23%inclusion66 decks292 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
22%inclusion68 decks308 decks
20%synergy
Hero's Blade
21%inclusion66 decks308 decks
18%synergy
Ultima Weapon
20%inclusion57 decks292 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Plate
19%inclusion59 decks308 decks
14%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
19%inclusion57 decks308 decks
17%synergy
Basilisk Collar
19%inclusion57 decks308 decks
13%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
18%inclusion55 decks308 decks
17%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
18%inclusion54 decks308 decks
15%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
16%inclusion48 decks308 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
16%inclusion48 decks308 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion47 decks308 decks
14%synergy
Power Fist
14%inclusion43 decks308 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion35 decks296 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
11%inclusion35 decks308 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion34 decks308 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion34 decks308 decks
-4%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
11%inclusion33 decks308 decks
10%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
10%inclusion28 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
9.4%inclusion29 decks308 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
8.8%inclusion27 decks308 decks
4%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
8.6%inclusion25 decks292 decks
7%synergy
Argentum Armor
8.4%inclusion26 decks308 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.1%inclusion25 decks308 decks
7%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.8%inclusion24 decks308 decks
7%synergy
Batterskull
7.5%inclusion23 decks308 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
40%inclusion123 decks308 decks
38%synergy
Aggravated Assault
30%inclusion93 decks308 decks
25%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
15%inclusion46 decks308 decks
11%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion39 decks308 decks
4%synergy
Annie Joins Up
12%inclusion37 decks308 decks
-7%synergy
Super State
6.8%inclusion18 decks265 decks
6%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
6.2%inclusion19 decks308 decks
-23%synergy
Strong Back
5.5%inclusion17 decks308 decks
2%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.5%inclusion17 decks308 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.2%inclusion16 decks308 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
54%inclusion166 decks308 decks
38%synergy
Urza's Saga
46%inclusion142 decks308 decks
41%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion107 decks308 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
27%inclusion84 decks308 decks
9%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
26%inclusion80 decks308 decks
20%synergy
Inventors' Fair
20%inclusion61 decks308 decks
18%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
19%inclusion60 decks308 decks
3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
19%inclusion55 decks292 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion49 decks308 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion47 decks308 decks
12%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
15%inclusion46 decks308 decks
10%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion40 decks308 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion30 decks308 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.4%inclusion29 decks308 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.4%inclusion26 decks308 decks
5%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.5%inclusion23 decks308 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.8%inclusion18 decks308 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.2%inclusion16 decks308 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion299 decks308 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion273 decks308 decks
14%synergy
Mox Opal
26%inclusion79 decks308 decks
24%synergy
The Aetherspark
22%inclusion69 decks308 decks
21%synergy
Summoning Materia
18%inclusion54 decks292 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
15%inclusion45 decks308 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion34 decks308 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion31 decks308 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
10%inclusion31 decks308 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
8.1%inclusion25 decks308 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.2%inclusion19 decks308 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion301 decks308 decks
7%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion298 decks308 decks
1%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion293 decks308 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion292 decks308 decks
0%synergy
Plateau
90%inclusion277 decks308 decks
79%synergy
Sacred Foundry
90%inclusion276 decks308 decks
50%synergy
Taiga
90%inclusion276 decks308 decks
79%synergy
Savannah
89%inclusion275 decks308 decks
78%synergy
Temple Garden
89%inclusion273 decks308 decks
46%synergy
Stomping Ground
88%inclusion271 decks308 decks
44%synergy
Windswept Heath
83%inclusion257 decks308 decks
52%synergy
Arid Mesa
83%inclusion257 decks308 decks
56%synergy
Wooded Foothills
82%inclusion252 decks308 decks
52%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
65%inclusion199 decks308 decks
24%synergy
Spectator Seating
63%inclusion194 decks308 decks
38%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
60%inclusion186 decks308 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion184 decks308 decks
7%synergy
Spire Garden
58%inclusion178 decks308 decks
31%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
43%inclusion133 decks308 decks
0%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
42%inclusion128 decks308 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
39%inclusion121 decks308 decks
16%synergy
Spire of Industry
38%inclusion116 decks308 decks
32%synergy
Rootbound Crag
38%inclusion116 decks308 decks
-1%synergy
Brushland
33%inclusion101 decks308 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
31%inclusion94 decks308 decks
24%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion81 decks308 decks
21%synergy
City of Brass
26%inclusion80 decks308 decks
19%synergy
Hushwood Verge
25%inclusion76 decks308 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion75 decks308 decks
19%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
24%inclusion74 decks308 decks
18%synergy
Rugged Prairie
23%inclusion71 decks308 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion68 decks308 decks
16%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
22%inclusion68 decks308 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion67 decks308 decks
17%synergy
Thornspire Verge
22%inclusion67 decks308 decks
12%synergy
Jungle Shrine
21%inclusion64 decks308 decks
-34%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion62 decks308 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion62 decks308 decks
16%synergy
Lush Portico
19%inclusion59 decks308 decks
10%synergy
Elegant Parlor
19%inclusion57 decks308 decks
12%synergy
Canopy Vista
19%inclusion57 decks308 decks
-31%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion53 decks308 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion51 decks308 decks
12%synergy
Commercial District
16%inclusion50 decks308 decks
8%synergy
Cinder Glade
16%inclusion49 decks308 decks
-33%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion48 decks308 decks
-19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion47 decks308 decks
11%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion43 decks292 decks
12%synergy
Karplusan Forest
15%inclusion45 decks308 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion44 decks308 decks
4%synergy