Cloud, Midgar Mercenary (Commander)

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Dana Roach
Feb 19, 2026
Archidekt Deckbuilding Contest Finalists - February 2026
Let's take a look at the three finalists for this month's Archidekt deckbuilding contest. Who made the coolest partner deck?
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Personify
1.5%inclusion18 decks1.16K decks
-1%synergy
Quintessential Katana
1.4%inclusion1 decks71 decks
1%synergy
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0.9%inclusion1 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
0.8%inclusion9 decks1.16K decks
-2%synergy
Winnowing
0.6%inclusion7 decks1.16K decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
91%inclusion5.07K decks5.59K decks
80%synergy
Buster Sword
80%inclusion4.40K decks5.47K decks
72%synergy
Forge Anew
75%inclusion4.21K decks5.59K decks
70%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
76%inclusion4.26K decks5.59K decks
66%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
76%inclusion4.27K decks5.59K decks
62%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
64%inclusion3.56K decks5.59K decks
58%synergy
Sword of the Animist
76%inclusion4.27K decks5.59K decks
58%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
66%inclusion3.69K decks5.59K decks
57%synergy
Genji Glove
63%inclusion3.27K decks5.20K decks
57%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
62%inclusion3.45K decks5.59K decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion4.60K decks5.59K decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion4K decks5.59K decks
35%synergy
Path to Exile
71%inclusion3.96K decks5.59K decks
3%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
62%inclusion3.47K decks5.59K decks
50%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
61%inclusion3.39K decks5.59K decks
54%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
60%inclusion3.37K decks5.59K decks
52%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
59%inclusion3.31K decks5.59K decks
55%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
59%inclusion3.31K decks5.59K decks
54%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
56%inclusion3.15K decks5.59K decks
51%synergy
Open the Armory
55%inclusion3.08K decks5.59K decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
40%inclusion2.27K decks5.59K decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
34%inclusion1.93K decks5.59K decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
31%inclusion1.71K decks5.59K decks
0%synergy
Farewell
25%inclusion1.42K decks5.59K decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion861 decks5.59K decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion842 decks5.59K decks
5%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion729 decks5.59K decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.2%inclusion457 decks5.59K decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
7.8%inclusion435 decks5.59K decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
51%inclusion2.83K decks5.59K decks
16%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
42%inclusion2.36K decks5.59K decks
39%synergy
Zack Fair
40%inclusion2.21K decks5.57K decks
35%synergy
Mother of Runes
39%inclusion2.17K decks5.59K decks
18%synergy
Grand Abolisher
38%inclusion2.14K decks5.59K decks
20%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
33%inclusion1.84K decks5.59K decks
29%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
33%inclusion1.83K decks5.59K decks
29%synergy
Brass Squire
31%inclusion1.75K decks5.59K decks
29%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
30%inclusion1.68K decks5.54K decks
28%synergy
Weapons Vendor
28%inclusion1.51K decks5.32K decks
26%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
27%inclusion1.43K decks5.36K decks
24%synergy
Bastion Protector
26%inclusion1.48K decks5.59K decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion1.40K decks5.59K decks
8%synergy
Giver of Runes
24%inclusion1.35K decks5.59K decks
14%synergy
Foundry Inspector
23%inclusion1.29K decks5.59K decks
17%synergy
Voice of Victory
23%inclusion1.26K decks5.59K decks
16%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
22%inclusion1.26K decks5.59K decks
21%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
22%inclusion1.25K decks5.59K decks
0%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion1.20K decks5.59K decks
15%synergy
Sun Titan
20%inclusion1.12K decks5.59K decks
-3%synergy
Leonin Shikari
17%inclusion976 decks5.59K decks
16%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
16%inclusion911 decks5.59K decks
5%synergy
Silent Arbiter
14%inclusion803 decks5.59K decks
12%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
14%inclusion713 decks5.24K decks
12%synergy
Leonin Abunas
13%inclusion752 decks5.59K decks
11%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
13%inclusion737 decks5.59K decks
3%synergy
Helitrooper
13%inclusion697 decks5.57K decks
12%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
12%inclusion699 decks5.59K decks
-15%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
12%inclusion661 decks5.59K decks
-2%synergy
Delivery Moogle
11%inclusion596 decks5.24K decks
9%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
11%inclusion614 decks5.59K decks
8%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
11%inclusion605 decks5.59K decks
6%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
11%inclusion603 decks5.59K decks
3%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
11%inclusion595 decks5.59K decks
5%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
10%inclusion580 decks5.59K decks
8%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
10%inclusion548 decks5.59K decks
6%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
10%inclusion537 decks5.59K decks
-9%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
10%inclusion537 decks5.59K decks
8%synergy
Solitude
10%inclusion534 decks5.59K decks
4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.3%inclusion463 decks5.59K decks
-12%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
8.1%inclusion451 decks5.57K decks
6%synergy
Starnheim Courser
8.0%inclusion447 decks5.59K decks
3%synergy
Bronze Guardian
7.5%inclusion417 decks5.59K decks
6%synergy
Armory Automaton
7.2%inclusion402 decks5.59K decks
7%synergy
Auriok Steelshaper
6.8%inclusion378 decks5.59K decks
6%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
6.6%inclusion369 decks5.59K decks
2%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
6.4%inclusion359 decks5.59K decks
3%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
6.1%inclusion343 decks5.59K decks
-1%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
6.0%inclusion337 decks5.59K decks
-8%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
5.8%inclusion327 decks5.59K decks
4%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
51%inclusion2.85K decks5.59K decks
44%synergy
Generous Gift
38%inclusion2.15K decks5.59K decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
32%inclusion1.82K decks5.59K decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
30%inclusion1.60K decks5.26K decks
18%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
30%inclusion1.68K decks5.59K decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion1.63K decks5.59K decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
26%inclusion1.47K decks5.59K decks
16%synergy
Reprieve
24%inclusion1.34K decks5.59K decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
24%inclusion1.33K decks5.59K decks
10%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
23%inclusion1.26K decks5.59K decks
21%synergy
Ephemerate
20%inclusion1.10K decks5.59K decks
6%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
18%inclusion1.03K decks5.59K decks
16%synergy
Silence
16%inclusion922 decks5.59K decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
16%inclusion871 decks5.59K decks
-4%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion850 decks5.59K decks
-9%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
15%inclusion843 decks5.59K decks
9%synergy
Final Showdown
14%inclusion758 decks5.59K decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
14%inclusion757 decks5.59K decks
13%synergy
Mana Tithe
12%inclusion671 decks5.59K decks
0%synergy
Cloudshift
11%inclusion630 decks5.59K decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion618 decks5.59K decks
-1%synergy
Loran's Escape
10%inclusion579 decks5.59K decks
3%synergy
Orim's Chant
9.5%inclusion529 decks5.59K decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.9%inclusion500 decks5.59K decks
1%synergy
Get Lost
8.6%inclusion480 decks5.59K decks
2%synergy
Slash of Light
8.6%inclusion453 decks5.30K decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.8%inclusion436 decks5.59K decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
7.6%inclusion424 decks5.59K decks
-9%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.0%inclusion334 decks5.59K decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
34%inclusion1.88K decks5.59K decks
28%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
30%inclusion1.70K decks5.59K decks
17%synergy
Unfinished Business
20%inclusion1.12K decks5.59K decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion1.04K decks5.59K decks
-10%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
15%inclusion834 decks5.59K decks
2%synergy
Divine Reckoning
15%inclusion814 decks5.59K decks
10%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion767 decks5.59K decks
11%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
13%inclusion732 decks5.59K decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
12%inclusion271 decks2.22K decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion543 decks5.59K decks
-5%synergy
Slash the Ranks
8.2%inclusion459 decks5.59K decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.0%inclusion394 decks5.59K decks
3%synergy
Cut a Deal
7.0%inclusion390 decks5.59K decks
-8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.9%inclusion386 decks5.59K decks
-1%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.5%inclusion305 decks5.59K decks
0%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.0%inclusion281 decks5.59K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Hearth and Home
53%inclusion2.97K decks5.59K decks
45%synergy
Commander's Plate
52%inclusion2.88K decks5.59K decks
40%synergy
Shadowspear
51%inclusion2.88K decks5.59K decks
42%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
49%inclusion2.73K decks5.59K decks
44%synergy
Colossus Hammer
48%inclusion2.68K decks5.59K decks
43%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
43%inclusion2.39K decks5.59K decks
39%synergy
Mithril Coat
43%inclusion2.38K decks5.59K decks
35%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
41%inclusion2.29K decks5.59K decks
38%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
41%inclusion2.27K decks5.59K decks
38%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
39%inclusion2.17K decks5.59K decks
36%synergy
Mask of Memory
37%inclusion2.05K decks5.59K decks
29%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
37%inclusion2.04K decks5.59K decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion2K decks5.59K decks
8%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
35%inclusion1.94K decks5.59K decks
33%synergy
Ultima Weapon
32%inclusion1.77K decks5.54K decks
30%synergy
Argentum Armor
32%inclusion1.77K decks5.59K decks
28%synergy
Leyline Axe
31%inclusion1.73K decks5.59K decks
28%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
31%inclusion1.73K decks5.59K decks
22%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
30%inclusion1.69K decks5.59K decks
27%synergy
Helm of the Host
27%inclusion1.51K decks5.59K decks
23%synergy
Basilisk Collar
27%inclusion1.49K decks5.59K decks
19%synergy
Pearl Medallion
26%inclusion1.48K decks5.59K decks
-33%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
26%inclusion1.46K decks5.59K decks
24%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
25%inclusion1.41K decks5.59K decks
24%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
25%inclusion1.40K decks5.59K decks
23%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
25%inclusion1.37K decks5.59K decks
18%synergy
Blade of Selves
24%inclusion1.36K decks5.59K decks
22%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
24%inclusion1.33K decks5.59K decks
20%synergy
Thran Power Suit
24%inclusion1.32K decks5.59K decks
19%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
23%inclusion1.23K decks5.32K decks
20%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
22%inclusion1.25K decks5.59K decks
20%synergy
Robe of Stars
22%inclusion1.23K decks5.59K decks
17%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
21%inclusion1.20K decks5.59K decks
20%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
21%inclusion1.19K decks5.59K decks
18%synergy
Champion's Helm
21%inclusion1.18K decks5.59K decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Plate
21%inclusion1.15K decks5.59K decks
17%synergy
Lost Jitte
21%inclusion1.15K decks5.59K decks
19%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
19%inclusion1.04K decks5.59K decks
16%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
18%inclusion988 decks5.59K decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion953 decks5.59K decks
1%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
15%inclusion848 decks5.59K decks
12%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
15%inclusion830 decks5.59K decks
14%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
15%inclusion822 decks5.59K decks
9%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
15%inclusion819 decks5.59K decks
14%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
15%inclusion818 decks5.59K decks
13%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
15%inclusion818 decks5.59K decks
14%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
13%inclusion726 decks5.57K decks
12%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
13%inclusion718 decks5.59K decks
-11%synergy
The Wind Crystal
12%inclusion662 decks5.36K decks
-9%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
11%inclusion626 decks5.59K decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
37%inclusion2.07K decks5.59K decks
28%synergy
Land Tax
30%inclusion1.70K decks5.59K decks
-1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion1.28K decks5.59K decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion950 decks5.59K decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion924 decks5.59K decks
-3%synergy
All That Glitters
16%inclusion915 decks5.59K decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion613 decks5.59K decks
-6%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
8.0%inclusion450 decks5.59K decks
5%synergy
Super State
7.0%inclusion299 decks4.29K decks
2%synergy
With Great Power...
6.8%inclusion211 decks3.10K decks
-3%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.4%inclusion359 decks5.59K decks
-5%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.4%inclusion303 decks5.59K decks
2%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
5.4%inclusion300 decks5.59K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
9.2%inclusion513 decks5.59K decks
8%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.3%inclusion298 decks5.59K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
56%inclusion3.13K decks5.59K decks
29%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
40%inclusion2.26K decks5.59K decks
31%synergy
Monumental Henge
37%inclusion2.07K decks5.59K decks
23%synergy
Buried Ruin
37%inclusion2.04K decks5.59K decks
27%synergy
Inventors' Fair
32%inclusion1.79K decks5.59K decks
25%synergy
War Room
31%inclusion1.74K decks5.59K decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Saga
31%inclusion1.72K decks5.59K decks
20%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
29%inclusion1.61K decks5.59K decks
-9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
28%inclusion1.57K decks5.59K decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion1.44K decks5.59K decks
2%synergy
Ancient Den
21%inclusion1.16K decks5.59K decks
15%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
20%inclusion1.13K decks5.59K decks
-12%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion882 decks5.59K decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion809 decks5.59K decks
-13%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
12%inclusion695 decks5.59K decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion674 decks5.59K decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.3%inclusion522 decks5.59K decks
1%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
9.3%inclusion363 decks3.91K decks
1%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.8%inclusion439 decks5.59K decks
0%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.7%inclusion166 decks2.15K decks
-5%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.7%inclusion377 decks5.59K decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
5.9%inclusion331 decks5.59K decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.8%inclusion326 decks5.59K decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
5.6%inclusion314 decks5.59K decks
2%synergy
Fomori Vault
5.1%inclusion285 decks5.59K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion4.88K decks5.59K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion3.42K decks5.59K decks
3%synergy
The Aetherspark
40%inclusion2.23K decks5.59K decks
36%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion1K decks5.59K decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion958 decks5.59K decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion886 decks5.59K decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion850 decks5.59K decks
-13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion547 decks5.59K decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion537 decks5.59K decks
6%synergy
White Auracite
6.9%inclusion383 decks5.57K decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.4%inclusion358 decks5.59K decks
-13%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.0%inclusion333 decks5.59K decks
-9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.2%inclusion292 decks5.59K decks
0%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.1%inclusion283 decks5.59K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
95%inclusion5.30K decks5.59K decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion1.40K decks5.59K decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion910 decks5.59K decks
-13%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion710 decks5.59K decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion618 decks5.59K decks
-1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion579 decks5.59K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
10%inclusion564 decks5.59K decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion552 decks5.59K decks
-1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.3%inclusion520 decks5.59K decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.9%inclusion500 decks5.59K decks
1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.7%inclusion374 decks5.59K decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.3%inclusion351 decks5.59K decks
-2%synergy
Demolition Field
5.8%inclusion323 decks5.59K decks
-1%synergy