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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Fields of Strife
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Studious First-Year
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
95%inclusion121 decks128 decks
87%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion123 decks128 decks
87%synergy
Champion's Helm
90%inclusion115 decks128 decks
83%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
88%inclusion113 decks128 decks
82%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
89%inclusion113 decks127 decks
82%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
90%inclusion114 decks127 decks
81%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
88%inclusion112 decks127 decks
80%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
90%inclusion114 decks127 decks
80%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
85%inclusion109 decks128 decks
79%synergy
Sword of the Animist
85%inclusion109 decks128 decks
77%synergy
Top Cards
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
84%inclusion107 decks127 decks
76%synergy
Rampant Growth
82%inclusion105 decks128 decks
44%synergy
Dispatch
81%inclusion104 decks128 decks
75%synergy
Cultivate
80%inclusion103 decks128 decks
31%synergy
Darksteel Plate
80%inclusion103 decks128 decks
75%synergy
Hero's Blade
80%inclusion103 decks128 decks
77%synergy
Professor Hojo
80%inclusion102 decks127 decks
73%synergy
Bastion Protector
79%inclusion101 decks128 decks
75%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
77%inclusion99 decks128 decks
72%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
77%inclusion98 decks127 decks
70%synergy
Creatures
Zack Fair
75%inclusion95 decks127 decks
69%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
72%inclusion92 decks127 decks
67%synergy
Helitrooper
66%inclusion84 decks127 decks
62%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
66%inclusion84 decks127 decks
60%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
65%inclusion83 decks127 decks
60%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
64%inclusion82 decks128 decks
56%synergy
Bronze Guardian
59%inclusion75 decks128 decks
56%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
54%inclusion68 decks127 decks
50%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
52%inclusion66 decks127 decks
49%synergy
Armory Automaton
46%inclusion59 decks128 decks
44%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
38%inclusion48 decks127 decks
34%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
36%inclusion46 decks127 decks
34%synergy
Barret Wallace
36%inclusion46 decks127 decks
34%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
35%inclusion45 decks128 decks
30%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
35%inclusion45 decks128 decks
27%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
34%inclusion44 decks128 decks
31%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
34%inclusion43 decks127 decks
33%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
32%inclusion41 decks127 decks
29%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
28%inclusion36 decks128 decks
26%synergy
Freya Crescent
28%inclusion35 decks127 decks
26%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
24%inclusion31 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Weapons Vendor
23%inclusion29 decks126 decks
22%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
20%inclusion26 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
20%inclusion26 decks128 decks
17%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
20%inclusion25 decks127 decks
18%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
20%inclusion25 decks128 decks
17%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
16%inclusion20 decks126 decks
14%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
-8%synergy
Summon: Kujata
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Lizard Blades
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Amy Rose
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Delivery Moogle
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Ultimate Magic: Holy
76%inclusion97 decks127 decks
69%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
76%inclusion97 decks127 decks
71%synergy
Clever Concealment
73%inclusion93 decks128 decks
64%synergy
Chaos Warp
71%inclusion91 decks128 decks
52%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
66%inclusion84 decks127 decks
61%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
21%inclusion27 decks128 decks
-36%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
21%inclusion26 decks126 decks
19%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion25 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Path to Exile
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
-41%synergy
Restoration Magic
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Inventory Management
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Heroic Intervention
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
-33%synergy
Boros Charm
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
-19%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
77%inclusion98 decks128 decks
62%synergy
Nature's Lore
74%inclusion95 decks128 decks
36%synergy
Vandalblast
73%inclusion94 decks128 decks
64%synergy
Unfinished Business
70%inclusion89 decks128 decks
66%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
70%inclusion89 decks128 decks
65%synergy
Harmonize
56%inclusion72 decks128 decks
47%synergy
Decimate
48%inclusion62 decks128 decks
41%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
41%inclusion52 decks127 decks
39%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
37%inclusion47 decks128 decks
34%synergy
Open the Armory
20%inclusion26 decks128 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
-14%synergy
Farseek
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
-38%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Reach the Horizon
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conformer Shuriken
75%inclusion95 decks127 decks
69%synergy
Lightning Greaves
73%inclusion93 decks128 decks
47%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
70%inclusion89 decks128 decks
67%synergy
Mask of Memory
61%inclusion78 decks128 decks
58%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
59%inclusion76 decks128 decks
55%synergy
Explorer's Scope
38%inclusion49 decks128 decks
36%synergy
Skullclamp
35%inclusion45 decks128 decks
20%synergy
Genji Glove
35%inclusion44 decks126 decks
30%synergy
Ultima Weapon
31%inclusion39 decks127 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion35 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Buster Sword
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
17%inclusion22 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion20 decks126 decks
13%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Nettlecyst
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Samurai's Katana
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Fireshrieker
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Argentum Armor
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Sunforger
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Meteor Sword
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Brass Knuckles
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
41%inclusion52 decks127 decks
39%synergy
Furious Rise
21%inclusion27 decks128 decks
20%synergy
Forge Anew
20%inclusion26 decks128 decks
15%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Strong Back
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
2%synergy
All That Glitters
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
77%inclusion99 decks128 decks
71%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
71%inclusion91 decks128 decks
61%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
67%inclusion86 decks128 decks
62%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion37 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion123 decks128 decks
21%synergy
Sol Ring
95%inclusion122 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Summoning Materia
69%inclusion87 decks127 decks
63%synergy
Blitzball
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion127 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion126 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion125 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion122 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
91%inclusion116 decks128 decks
48%synergy
Jungle Shrine
90%inclusion115 decks128 decks
35%synergy
Rootbound Crag
90%inclusion115 decks128 decks
51%synergy
Cinder Glade
90%inclusion115 decks128 decks
41%synergy
Canopy Vista
89%inclusion114 decks128 decks
40%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
88%inclusion112 decks128 decks
49%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
85%inclusion109 decks128 decks
69%synergy
Battlefield Forge
85%inclusion109 decks128 decks
62%synergy
Path of Ancestry
84%inclusion107 decks128 decks
49%synergy
Game Trail
83%inclusion106 decks128 decks
63%synergy
Fortified Village
82%inclusion105 decks128 decks
61%synergy
Brushland
82%inclusion105 decks128 decks
60%synergy
Exotic Orchard
80%inclusion103 decks128 decks
27%synergy
Spire of Industry
80%inclusion103 decks128 decks
75%synergy
Rugged Prairie
80%inclusion103 decks128 decks
70%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
80%inclusion102 decks128 decks
64%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
79%inclusion101 decks128 decks
70%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
77%inclusion99 decks128 decks
70%synergy
Mossfire Valley
77%inclusion98 decks128 decks
63%synergy
Evolving Wilds
73%inclusion94 decks128 decks
43%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
68%inclusion87 decks128 decks
63%synergy
Sacred Peaks
68%inclusion87 decks128 decks
63%synergy
Radiant Grove
65%inclusion83 decks128 decks
59%synergy
Ash Barrens
55%inclusion70 decks128 decks
49%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
14%inclusion18 decks126 decks
13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
-12%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Blossoming Sands
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
-1%synergy