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
2.0%inclusion27 decks1.37K decks
0%synergy
Winnowing
0.8%inclusion11 decks1.37K decks
-2%synergy
Quintessential Katana
0.8%inclusion3 decks393 decks
0%synergy
Morningtide's Light
0.8%inclusion22 decks2.90K decks
-1%synergy
Kinbinding
0.7%inclusion10 decks1.37K decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
91%inclusion5.22K decks5.77K decks
80%synergy
Buster Sword
80%inclusion4.54K decks5.65K decks
72%synergy
Forge Anew
75%inclusion4.33K decks5.77K decks
69%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
76%inclusion4.38K decks5.77K decks
66%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
76%inclusion4.39K decks5.77K decks
61%synergy
Sword of the Animist
76%inclusion4.40K decks5.77K decks
57%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
63%inclusion3.65K decks5.77K decks
57%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
66%inclusion3.80K decks5.77K decks
57%synergy
Genji Glove
63%inclusion3.38K decks5.38K decks
57%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
61%inclusion3.55K decks5.77K decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion4.75K decks5.77K decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion4.11K decks5.77K decks
35%synergy
Path to Exile
71%inclusion4.09K decks5.77K decks
3%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
62%inclusion3.58K decks5.77K decks
50%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
61%inclusion3.49K decks5.77K decks
54%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
60%inclusion3.48K decks5.77K decks
52%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
59%inclusion3.41K decks5.76K decks
55%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
59%inclusion3.40K decks5.77K decks
54%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
56%inclusion3.25K decks5.77K decks
51%synergy
Open the Armory
55%inclusion3.18K decks5.77K decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
41%inclusion2.34K decks5.77K decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
34%inclusion1.99K decks5.77K decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
31%inclusion1.76K decks5.77K decks
0%synergy
Farewell
25%inclusion1.46K decks5.77K decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion884 decks5.77K decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion868 decks5.77K decks
5%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion761 decks5.77K decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.2%inclusion471 decks5.77K decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
7.8%inclusion450 decks5.77K decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
51%inclusion2.92K decks5.77K decks
17%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
42%inclusion2.42K decks5.77K decks
38%synergy
Zack Fair
40%inclusion2.28K decks5.74K decks
35%synergy
Mother of Runes
39%inclusion2.24K decks5.77K decks
18%synergy
Grand Abolisher
38%inclusion2.21K decks5.77K decks
20%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
33%inclusion1.89K decks5.77K decks
29%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
33%inclusion1.89K decks5.77K decks
29%synergy
Brass Squire
31%inclusion1.80K decks5.77K decks
29%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
30%inclusion1.72K decks5.71K decks
28%synergy
Weapons Vendor
28%inclusion1.56K decks5.49K decks
26%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
27%inclusion1.48K decks5.54K decks
24%synergy
Bastion Protector
27%inclusion1.53K decks5.77K decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion1.44K decks5.77K decks
7%synergy
Giver of Runes
24%inclusion1.38K decks5.77K decks
14%synergy
Foundry Inspector
23%inclusion1.33K decks5.77K decks
17%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
23%inclusion1.30K decks5.77K decks
21%synergy
Voice of Victory
23%inclusion1.30K decks5.77K decks
16%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
22%inclusion1.28K decks5.77K decks
0%synergy
Lion Sash
21%inclusion1.23K decks5.77K decks
15%synergy
Sun Titan
20%inclusion1.17K decks5.77K decks
-3%synergy
Leonin Shikari
17%inclusion1K decks5.77K decks
16%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
16%inclusion940 decks5.77K decks
5%synergy
Silent Arbiter
14%inclusion823 decks5.77K decks
12%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
14%inclusion738 decks5.41K decks
12%synergy
Leonin Abunas
13%inclusion778 decks5.77K decks
11%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
13%inclusion757 decks5.77K decks
3%synergy
Helitrooper
13%inclusion724 decks5.74K decks
12%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
12%inclusion714 decks5.77K decks
-15%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
12%inclusion686 decks5.77K decks
-2%synergy
Delivery Moogle
11%inclusion606 decks5.41K decks
8%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
11%inclusion628 decks5.77K decks
8%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
11%inclusion625 decks5.77K decks
6%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
11%inclusion624 decks5.77K decks
5%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
11%inclusion621 decks5.77K decks
3%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
10%inclusion589 decks5.77K decks
8%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
10%inclusion564 decks5.77K decks
-9%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
10%inclusion561 decks5.77K decks
6%synergy
Solitude
10%inclusion552 decks5.77K decks
4%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
10%inclusion550 decks5.77K decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.3%inclusion478 decks5.77K decks
-12%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
8.1%inclusion468 decks5.74K decks
6%synergy
Starnheim Courser
7.9%inclusion454 decks5.77K decks
3%synergy
Bronze Guardian
7.6%inclusion438 decks5.77K decks
6%synergy
Armory Automaton
7.2%inclusion415 decks5.77K decks
7%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
6.8%inclusion391 decks5.77K decks
2%synergy
Auriok Steelshaper
6.7%inclusion388 decks5.77K decks
6%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
6.5%inclusion376 decks5.77K decks
3%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
6.2%inclusion358 decks5.77K decks
-1%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
6.0%inclusion344 decks5.77K decks
-8%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
5.8%inclusion333 decks5.77K decks
4%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
51%inclusion2.94K decks5.77K decks
44%synergy
Generous Gift
38%inclusion2.21K decks5.77K decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
32%inclusion1.87K decks5.77K decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
31%inclusion1.67K decks5.43K decks
19%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
30%inclusion1.74K decks5.77K decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion1.68K decks5.77K decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
26%inclusion1.52K decks5.77K decks
16%synergy
Reprieve
24%inclusion1.40K decks5.77K decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
23%inclusion1.35K decks5.77K decks
9%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
22%inclusion1.29K decks5.76K decks
21%synergy
Ephemerate
19%inclusion1.12K decks5.77K decks
6%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
18%inclusion1.05K decks5.76K decks
16%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion958 decks5.77K decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
16%inclusion903 decks5.77K decks
-4%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion877 decks5.77K decks
-9%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
15%inclusion865 decks5.77K decks
9%synergy
Final Showdown
14%inclusion780 decks5.77K decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
13%inclusion772 decks5.77K decks
13%synergy
Mana Tithe
12%inclusion697 decks5.77K decks
0%synergy
Cloudshift
11%inclusion650 decks5.77K decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion636 decks5.77K decks
-1%synergy
Loran's Escape
10%inclusion591 decks5.77K decks
3%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion553 decks5.77K decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.8%inclusion510 decks5.77K decks
1%synergy
Slash of Light
8.6%inclusion472 decks5.47K decks
7%synergy
Get Lost
8.6%inclusion495 decks5.77K decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.7%inclusion447 decks5.77K decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
7.6%inclusion438 decks5.77K decks
-9%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.1%inclusion350 decks5.77K decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
33%inclusion1.92K decks5.77K decks
28%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
30%inclusion1.76K decks5.77K decks
17%synergy
Unfinished Business
20%inclusion1.16K decks5.77K decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion1.08K decks5.77K decks
-10%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
15%inclusion869 decks5.77K decks
2%synergy
Divine Reckoning
14%inclusion822 decks5.77K decks
10%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion791 decks5.77K decks
11%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
13%inclusion751 decks5.77K decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
13%inclusion306 decks2.41K decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion560 decks5.77K decks
-5%synergy
Slash the Ranks
8.1%inclusion466 decks5.77K decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.1%inclusion408 decks5.77K decks
-1%synergy
Cut a Deal
7.0%inclusion405 decks5.77K decks
-8%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.0%inclusion403 decks5.77K decks
3%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.4%inclusion310 decks5.77K decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Hearth and Home
53%inclusion3.06K decks5.77K decks
45%synergy
Commander's Plate
51%inclusion2.97K decks5.77K decks
40%synergy
Shadowspear
51%inclusion2.95K decks5.77K decks
42%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
49%inclusion2.80K decks5.77K decks
44%synergy
Colossus Hammer
48%inclusion2.77K decks5.77K decks
43%synergy
Mithril Coat
43%inclusion2.45K decks5.77K decks
35%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
42%inclusion2.45K decks5.77K decks
39%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
41%inclusion2.35K decks5.77K decks
38%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
40%inclusion2.34K decks5.77K decks
38%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
39%inclusion2.23K decks5.77K decks
36%synergy
Mask of Memory
37%inclusion2.12K decks5.77K decks
29%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
36%inclusion2.10K decks5.77K decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion2.06K decks5.77K decks
8%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
34%inclusion1.98K decks5.77K decks
32%synergy
Ultima Weapon
32%inclusion1.82K decks5.71K decks
30%synergy
Argentum Armor
31%inclusion1.81K decks5.77K decks
28%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
31%inclusion1.78K decks5.77K decks
22%synergy
Leyline Axe
31%inclusion1.77K decks5.77K decks
27%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
30%inclusion1.74K decks5.77K decks
27%synergy
Helm of the Host
27%inclusion1.54K decks5.77K decks
22%synergy
Basilisk Collar
27%inclusion1.53K decks5.77K decks
19%synergy
Pearl Medallion
26%inclusion1.53K decks5.77K decks
-33%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
26%inclusion1.51K decks5.77K decks
24%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
25%inclusion1.46K decks5.77K decks
24%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
25%inclusion1.43K decks5.77K decks
23%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
25%inclusion1.42K decks5.77K decks
18%synergy
Blade of Selves
24%inclusion1.39K decks5.77K decks
21%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
24%inclusion1.38K decks5.77K decks
20%synergy
Thran Power Suit
23%inclusion1.34K decks5.77K decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
23%inclusion1.26K decks5.49K decks
20%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
22%inclusion1.27K decks5.77K decks
20%synergy
Robe of Stars
22%inclusion1.27K decks5.77K decks
17%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
21%inclusion1.23K decks5.77K decks
20%synergy
Champion's Helm
21%inclusion1.22K decks5.77K decks
17%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
21%inclusion1.20K decks5.77K decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Plate
21%inclusion1.20K decks5.77K decks
17%synergy
Lost Jitte
20%inclusion1.18K decks5.77K decks
19%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
19%inclusion1.07K decks5.77K decks
16%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion1K decks5.77K decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion994 decks5.77K decks
1%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
15%inclusion876 decks5.77K decks
12%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
15%inclusion855 decks5.77K decks
14%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
15%inclusion850 decks5.77K decks
9%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
15%inclusion845 decks5.77K decks
14%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
15%inclusion837 decks5.77K decks
13%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
14%inclusion835 decks5.77K decks
14%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
13%inclusion754 decks5.74K decks
12%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
13%inclusion744 decks5.77K decks
-11%synergy
The Wind Crystal
12%inclusion683 decks5.54K decks
-9%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
11%inclusion635 decks5.77K decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
37%inclusion2.14K decks5.77K decks
28%synergy
Land Tax
31%inclusion1.76K decks5.77K decks
-1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion1.32K decks5.77K decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion982 decks5.77K decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
16%inclusion951 decks5.77K decks
-4%synergy
All That Glitters
16%inclusion945 decks5.77K decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion625 decks5.77K decks
-7%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
8.1%inclusion468 decks5.77K decks
5%synergy
Super State
7.2%inclusion320 decks4.47K decks
3%synergy
With Great Power...
6.7%inclusion220 decks3.28K decks
-3%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.4%inclusion372 decks5.77K decks
-5%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.4%inclusion310 decks5.77K decks
1%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
5.3%inclusion308 decks5.76K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
9.2%inclusion528 decks5.77K decks
8%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.3%inclusion305 decks5.77K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
56%inclusion3.23K decks5.77K decks
29%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
40%inclusion2.32K decks5.76K decks
31%synergy
Monumental Henge
37%inclusion2.11K decks5.77K decks
23%synergy
Buried Ruin
37%inclusion2.11K decks5.77K decks
27%synergy
Inventors' Fair
32%inclusion1.85K decks5.77K decks
25%synergy
War Room
31%inclusion1.79K decks5.77K decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Saga
31%inclusion1.78K decks5.77K decks
20%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
29%inclusion1.66K decks5.77K decks
-9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
28%inclusion1.61K decks5.77K decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion1.48K decks5.77K decks
2%synergy
Ancient Den
20%inclusion1.18K decks5.77K decks
15%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
20%inclusion1.17K decks5.77K decks
-12%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion907 decks5.77K decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion830 decks5.77K decks
-13%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
12%inclusion711 decks5.77K decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion694 decks5.77K decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.2%inclusion533 decks5.77K decks
1%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
9.2%inclusion376 decks4.09K decks
1%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.9%inclusion458 decks5.77K decks
0%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.8%inclusion182 decks2.34K decks
-5%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.7%inclusion387 decks5.77K decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
6.0%inclusion348 decks5.77K decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.8%inclusion334 decks5.77K decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
5.6%inclusion325 decks5.77K decks
2%synergy
Fomori Vault
5.1%inclusion292 decks5.77K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion5.04K decks5.77K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion3.52K decks5.77K decks
3%synergy
The Aetherspark
40%inclusion2.30K decks5.77K decks
36%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion1.03K decks5.77K decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion988 decks5.77K decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion914 decks5.77K decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion887 decks5.77K decks
-13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion554 decks5.77K decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion548 decks5.77K decks
6%synergy
White Auracite
6.9%inclusion395 decks5.74K decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.4%inclusion368 decks5.77K decks
-13%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.0%inclusion344 decks5.77K decks
-9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.2%inclusion299 decks5.77K decks
0%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.1%inclusion292 decks5.77K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
95%inclusion5.46K decks5.77K decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion1.44K decks5.77K decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion941 decks5.77K decks
-13%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion728 decks5.77K decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion636 decks5.77K decks
-1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion586 decks5.77K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
10%inclusion575 decks5.77K decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion566 decks5.77K decks
-1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.3%inclusion535 decks5.77K decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.8%inclusion510 decks5.77K decks
1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.6%inclusion379 decks5.77K decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.3%inclusion363 decks5.77K decks
-2%synergy
Demolition Field
5.8%inclusion333 decks5.77K decks
-1%synergy