Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded 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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Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion49 decks50 decks
89%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
94%inclusion47 decks50 decks
87%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
90%inclusion45 decks50 decks
86%synergy
Colossus Hammer
90%inclusion45 decks50 decks
83%synergy
Buster Sword
90%inclusion45 decks50 decks
82%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
80%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
84%inclusion42 decks50 decks
79%synergy
Forge Anew
80%inclusion40 decks50 decks
75%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
74%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Conqueror's Flail
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
70%synergy
Shadowspear
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
70%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
63%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
62%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
65%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
56%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
57%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
58%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Smothering Tithe
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Jeska's Will
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Worldly Tutor
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Halvar, God of Battle
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
54%synergy
Esper Sentinel
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
47%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
45%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Birds of Paradise
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Professor Hojo
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Delighted Halfling
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Amy Rose
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Lion Sash
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Bastion Protector
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Zack Fair
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Freya Crescent
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Mother of Runes
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Bloom Tender
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Fervent Champion
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Voice of Victory
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Heroic Intervention
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Clever Concealment
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Dispatch
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Inventory Management
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Boros Charm
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Dawn's Truce
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Beast Within
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-15%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Eladamri's Call
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Final Showdown
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Open the Armory
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Three Visits
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Farseek
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Cultivate
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
-19%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Unfinished Business
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Rampant Growth
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-18%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Decimate
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-19%synergy
Harmonize
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Stump Stomp
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
56%synergy
Lightning Greaves
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
56%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Sword of the Animist
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
48%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
51%synergy
Champion's Helm
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Embercleave
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Sunforger
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Genji Glove
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Helm of the Host
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Darksteel Plate
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Ultima Weapon
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Nettlecyst
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Plate
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Hero's Blade
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Power Fist
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Argentum Armor
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
The Great Henge
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Thran Power Suit
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Godsend
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Aggravated Assault
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Super State
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Sylvan Library
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Annie Joins Up
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-12%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Secret Tunnel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion47 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
18%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Summoning Materia
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion49 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion49 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion48 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion48 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Savannah
92%inclusion46 decks50 decks
81%synergy
Plateau
92%inclusion46 decks50 decks
81%synergy
Taiga
90%inclusion45 decks50 decks
79%synergy
Temple Garden
90%inclusion45 decks50 decks
47%synergy
Sacred Foundry
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
48%synergy
Stomping Ground
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Windswept Heath
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
54%synergy
Wooded Foothills
84%inclusion42 decks50 decks
54%synergy
Arid Mesa
84%inclusion42 decks50 decks
57%synergy
Spectator Seating
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Spire Garden
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Battlefield Forge
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Brushland
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Rootbound Crag
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
30%synergy
City of Brass
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Misty Rainforest
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Karplusan Forest
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Rugged Prairie
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Hushwood Verge
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Elegant Parlor
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Lush Portico
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Thornspire Verge
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Cinder Glade
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-33%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Jungle Shrine
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-41%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Commercial District
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
6%synergy