Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget 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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Studious First-Year
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
95%inclusion121 decks127 decks
88%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
97%inclusion123 decks127 decks
88%synergy
Champion's Helm
90%inclusion114 decks127 decks
83%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
89%inclusion113 decks127 decks
83%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
89%inclusion112 decks126 decks
82%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
89%inclusion112 decks126 decks
81%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
90%inclusion114 decks126 decks
81%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
86%inclusion109 decks127 decks
80%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
89%inclusion112 decks126 decks
80%synergy
Sword of the Animist
86%inclusion109 decks127 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
85%inclusion107 decks126 decks
76%synergy
Rampant Growth
83%inclusion106 decks127 decks
45%synergy
Dispatch
81%inclusion103 decks127 decks
75%synergy
Cultivate
81%inclusion103 decks127 decks
32%synergy
Hero's Blade
81%inclusion103 decks127 decks
77%synergy
Professor Hojo
81%inclusion102 decks126 decks
73%synergy
Bastion Protector
80%inclusion101 decks127 decks
75%synergy
Darksteel Plate
80%inclusion101 decks127 decks
74%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
78%inclusion99 decks127 decks
73%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
78%inclusion98 decks126 decks
71%synergy
Creatures
Zack Fair
73%inclusion92 decks126 decks
67%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
72%inclusion91 decks126 decks
67%synergy
Helitrooper
67%inclusion84 decks126 decks
62%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
65%inclusion82 decks126 decks
59%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
64%inclusion81 decks126 decks
59%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
63%inclusion80 decks127 decks
55%synergy
Bronze Guardian
58%inclusion74 decks127 decks
56%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
54%inclusion68 decks126 decks
51%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
52%inclusion65 decks126 decks
48%synergy
Armory Automaton
44%inclusion56 decks127 decks
42%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
40%inclusion50 decks126 decks
36%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
36%inclusion45 decks126 decks
33%synergy
Barret Wallace
36%inclusion45 decks126 decks
34%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
35%inclusion45 decks127 decks
30%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
35%inclusion45 decks127 decks
27%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
33%inclusion42 decks126 decks
32%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
33%inclusion42 decks127 decks
30%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
33%inclusion41 decks126 decks
29%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
28%inclusion36 decks127 decks
27%synergy
Freya Crescent
28%inclusion35 decks126 decks
26%synergy
Weapons Vendor
23%inclusion29 decks125 decks
22%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
23%inclusion29 decks126 decks
16%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
21%inclusion26 decks126 decks
19%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
19%inclusion24 decks126 decks
18%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
15%inclusion19 decks125 decks
13%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
14%inclusion18 decks126 decks
13%synergy
Summon: Kujata
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
12%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
-8%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Lizard Blades
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Amy Rose
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Delivery Moogle
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Ultimate Magic: Holy
77%inclusion97 decks126 decks
70%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
75%inclusion95 decks126 decks
70%synergy
Clever Concealment
72%inclusion92 decks127 decks
63%synergy
Chaos Warp
72%inclusion91 decks127 decks
52%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
66%inclusion83 decks126 decks
61%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
21%inclusion26 decks125 decks
19%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
20%inclusion26 decks127 decks
-37%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Restoration Magic
14%inclusion18 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
-40%synergy
Inventory Management
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Heroic Intervention
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
-33%synergy
Boros Charm
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
-18%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
77%inclusion98 decks127 decks
63%synergy
Nature's Lore
74%inclusion94 decks127 decks
36%synergy
Vandalblast
73%inclusion93 decks127 decks
64%synergy
Unfinished Business
70%inclusion89 decks127 decks
66%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
69%inclusion88 decks127 decks
64%synergy
Harmonize
56%inclusion71 decks127 decks
47%synergy
Decimate
47%inclusion60 decks127 decks
40%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
40%inclusion51 decks126 decks
38%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
35%inclusion45 decks127 decks
33%synergy
Open the Armory
23%inclusion29 decks127 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
-14%synergy
Farseek
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
-38%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Reach the Horizon
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conformer Shuriken
74%inclusion93 decks126 decks
68%synergy
Lightning Greaves
73%inclusion93 decks127 decks
47%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
69%inclusion87 decks127 decks
66%synergy
Mask of Memory
59%inclusion75 decks127 decks
57%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
58%inclusion74 decks127 decks
54%synergy
Explorer's Scope
39%inclusion49 decks127 decks
36%synergy
Genji Glove
36%inclusion45 decks125 decks
31%synergy
Skullclamp
34%inclusion43 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Ultima Weapon
31%inclusion39 decks126 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion36 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
23%inclusion29 decks126 decks
21%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion21 decks125 decks
14%synergy
Buster Sword
16%inclusion20 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion19 decks126 decks
13%synergy
Nettlecyst
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
12%synergy
Samurai's Katana
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
12%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Fireshrieker
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Argentum Armor
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Sunforger
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Brass Knuckles
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
42%inclusion53 decks126 decks
40%synergy
Furious Rise
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Forge Anew
20%inclusion26 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Strong Back
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
4%synergy
All That Glitters
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
78%inclusion99 decks127 decks
72%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
72%inclusion91 decks127 decks
62%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
66%inclusion84 decks127 decks
61%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion38 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion122 decks127 decks
21%synergy
Sol Ring
95%inclusion121 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Summoning Materia
68%inclusion86 decks126 decks
63%synergy
Blitzball
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion126 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion125 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion124 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion121 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
91%inclusion116 decks127 decks
48%synergy
Jungle Shrine
91%inclusion115 decks127 decks
36%synergy
Rootbound Crag
91%inclusion115 decks127 decks
52%synergy
Cinder Glade
91%inclusion115 decks127 decks
41%synergy
Canopy Vista
90%inclusion114 decks127 decks
40%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
88%inclusion112 decks127 decks
49%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
86%inclusion109 decks127 decks
70%synergy
Battlefield Forge
86%inclusion109 decks127 decks
62%synergy
Path of Ancestry
84%inclusion107 decks127 decks
50%synergy
Game Trail
83%inclusion106 decks127 decks
63%synergy
Fortified Village
83%inclusion105 decks127 decks
61%synergy
Brushland
83%inclusion105 decks127 decks
61%synergy
Exotic Orchard
82%inclusion104 decks127 decks
29%synergy
Spire of Industry
81%inclusion103 decks127 decks
76%synergy
Rugged Prairie
81%inclusion103 decks127 decks
70%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
80%inclusion102 decks127 decks
64%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
80%inclusion101 decks127 decks
71%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
78%inclusion99 decks127 decks
70%synergy
Mossfire Valley
77%inclusion98 decks127 decks
63%synergy
Evolving Wilds
72%inclusion92 decks127 decks
42%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
69%inclusion87 decks127 decks
63%synergy
Sacred Peaks
68%inclusion86 decks127 decks
62%synergy
Radiant Grove
65%inclusion83 decks127 decks
60%synergy
Ash Barrens
54%inclusion69 decks127 decks
48%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
14%inclusion17 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
-11%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
5%synergy