Cloud, Midgar Mercenary (Commander) - Artifacts

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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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7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Riverguard's Reflexes
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion116 decks122 decks
85%synergy
Forge Anew
80%inclusion97 decks122 decks
74%synergy
Buster Sword
82%inclusion98 decks120 decks
73%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
80%inclusion97 decks122 decks
69%synergy
Sword of the Animist
81%inclusion99 decks122 decks
62%synergy
Genji Glove
67%inclusion78 decks117 decks
61%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
69%inclusion84 decks122 decks
60%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
75%inclusion91 decks122 decks
60%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
63%inclusion77 decks122 decks
58%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
64%inclusion78 decks122 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion101 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
70%inclusion85 decks122 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion79 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
64%inclusion78 decks122 decks
57%synergy
Open the Armory
62%inclusion76 decks122 decks
49%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
61%inclusion75 decks122 decks
49%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
61%inclusion74 decks122 decks
56%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
60%inclusion73 decks122 decks
55%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
57%inclusion70 decks122 decks
49%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
56%inclusion68 decks122 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
53%inclusion65 decks122 decks
30%synergy
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion51 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Smothering Tithe
34%inclusion42 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
53%inclusion65 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
48%inclusion59 decks122 decks
45%synergy
Grand Abolisher
43%inclusion53 decks122 decks
25%synergy
Mother of Runes
39%inclusion48 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Zack Fair
36%inclusion44 decks122 decks
31%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
34%inclusion42 decks122 decks
31%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
31%inclusion38 decks122 decks
27%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
28%inclusion34 decks121 decks
26%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
28%inclusion33 decks119 decks
25%synergy
Foundry Inspector
26%inclusion32 decks122 decks
20%synergy
Weapons Vendor
26%inclusion31 decks119 decks
24%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
25%inclusion31 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
23%inclusion28 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Giver of Runes
23%inclusion28 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Bastion Protector
23%inclusion28 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Brass Squire
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
20%synergy
Lion Sash
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
-4%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Leonin Shikari
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Voice of Victory
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Silent Arbiter
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
-5%synergy
Bronze Guardian
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Starnheim Courser
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Abunas
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Helitrooper
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Tataru Taru
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Delivery Moogle
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
-18%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Solitude
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Auriok Steelshaper
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Armory Automaton
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Cathar Commando
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
52%inclusion63 decks122 decks
44%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
34%inclusion42 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Magic
33%inclusion39 decks119 decks
21%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
30%inclusion37 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
30%inclusion36 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
30%inclusion36 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion32 decks122 decks
-17%synergy
Dawn's Truce
25%inclusion31 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Silence
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Reprieve
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
-5%synergy
Ephemerate
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Get Lost
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Cloudshift
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Final Showdown
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Slash of Light
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Mana Tithe
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Will
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
-15%synergy
Loran's Escape
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Disenchant
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
-9%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Protection Magic
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Battle Menu
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
35%inclusion43 decks122 decks
30%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
30%inclusion37 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Unfinished Business
23%inclusion28 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
-12%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Wrath of God
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Divine Reckoning
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Abandon
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Slash the Ranks
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Day of Judgment
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Hearth and Home
55%inclusion67 decks122 decks
47%synergy
Shadowspear
52%inclusion64 decks122 decks
43%synergy
Colossus Hammer
49%inclusion60 decks122 decks
44%synergy
Commander's Plate
49%inclusion60 decks122 decks
37%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
48%inclusion59 decks122 decks
46%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
45%inclusion55 decks122 decks
41%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
45%inclusion55 decks122 decks
42%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
40%inclusion49 decks122 decks
38%synergy
Mithril Coat
40%inclusion49 decks122 decks
32%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
36%inclusion44 decks122 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
36%inclusion44 decks122 decks
33%synergy
Mask of Memory
36%inclusion44 decks122 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion43 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Leyline Axe
34%inclusion42 decks122 decks
31%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
34%inclusion42 decks122 decks
32%synergy
Ultima Weapon
33%inclusion40 decks121 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
31%inclusion38 decks122 decks
28%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
30%inclusion37 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Robe of Stars
30%inclusion36 decks122 decks
25%synergy
Argentum Armor
29%inclusion35 decks122 decks
25%synergy
Blade of Selves
28%inclusion34 decks122 decks
25%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
27%inclusion33 decks122 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
27%inclusion33 decks122 decks
26%synergy
Lost Jitte
26%inclusion32 decks122 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
25%inclusion31 decks122 decks
23%synergy
Pearl Medallion
25%inclusion30 decks122 decks
-35%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
25%inclusion30 decks122 decks
23%synergy
Helm of the Host
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Basilisk Collar
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
20%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Thran Power Suit
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion23 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Celestial Armor
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
14%synergy
The Wind Crystal
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
-7%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
-11%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
43%inclusion53 decks122 decks
34%synergy
Land Tax
27%inclusion33 decks122 decks
-5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion30 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
1%synergy
With Great Power...
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
1%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Super State
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
-8%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Idolized
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
58%inclusion71 decks122 decks
31%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
48%inclusion58 decks122 decks
38%synergy
Inventors' Fair
45%inclusion55 decks122 decks
38%synergy
Buried Ruin
44%inclusion54 decks122 decks
35%synergy
Monumental Henge
42%inclusion51 decks122 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
39%inclusion48 decks122 decks
29%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
33%inclusion40 decks122 decks
10%synergy
War Room
31%inclusion38 decks122 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Den
30%inclusion36 decks122 decks
24%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
30%inclusion36 decks122 decks
-8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion32 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
25%inclusion31 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
-11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
-18%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
-5%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Mistveil Plains
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Kor Haven
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Tower
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Mine
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion111 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
48%inclusion58 decks122 decks
-10%synergy
The Aetherspark
41%inclusion50 decks122 decks
37%synergy
Mox Opal
23%inclusion28 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Mox Amber
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
-15%synergy
White Auracite
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
94%inclusion115 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
-13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-9%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
-1%synergy