Cloud, Midgar Mercenary (Commander) - Expensive 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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Stoneforge Mystic
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
83%synergy
Shadowspear
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
82%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
82%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
70%synergy
Buster Sword
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Colossus Hammer
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
60%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Sword of the Animist
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Esper Sentinel
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Grand Abolisher
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Commander's Plate
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Open the Armory
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Forge Anew
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
60%synergy
Teferi's Protection
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Mox Diamond
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Mana Vault
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Chrome Mox
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Smothering Tithe
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Creatures
Mother of Runes
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Giver of Runes
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Leonin Shikari
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Leonin Abunas
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Foundry Inspector
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Brass Squire
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Cathar Commando
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Serra Ascendant
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Leonin Relic-Warder
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Solitude
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Starnheim Courser
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Soul's Attendant
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Samwise the Stouthearted
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Scrap Trawler
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Silent Arbiter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Myr Moonvessel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Walking Ballista
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Salvage Scout
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Dispatch
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Clever Concealment
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Silence
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Orim's Chant
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Dawn's Truce
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Dual-Sun Technique
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Tithe
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Disenchant
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Brought Back
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-27%synergy
Comeuppance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Eerie Interlude
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Kabira Takedown
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Second Sunrise
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Hallow
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Angel's Grace
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Mana Tithe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-18%synergy
Brave the Elements
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Surge of Salvation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-16%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Moogles' Valor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Wrath of God
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Single Combat
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Helping Hand
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Jolted Awake
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Call a Surprise Witness
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Return Triumphant
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-21%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Unfinished Business
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Council's Judgment
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Slash the Ranks
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Day of Judgment
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Recommission
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Search for Glory
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Mask of Memory
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Genji Glove
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Skullclamp
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Robe of Stars
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Leyline Axe
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Lost Jitte
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Batterskull
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Pearl Medallion
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-34%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Argentum Armor
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Ultima Weapon
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Nettlecyst
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Grinding Station
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Blade of Selves
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
The Seriema
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Quietus Spike
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Psychic Paper
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Salvaging Station
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Land Tax
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Rest in Peace
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Hanna's Custody
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Aura of Silence
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Rule of Law
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Humility
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Crackdown
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Urza's Saga
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Inventors' Fair
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
60%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Den
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
City of Traitors
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Kor Haven
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Monumental Henge
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Wasteland
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Ghost Quarter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Vein
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
War Room
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-19%synergy
Emergence Zone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Desert of the True
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Remote Farm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Ruins of Trokair
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mistveil Plains
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Mox Amber
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Arcane Signet
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-16%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
The Aetherspark
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Monolith
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Paradise Mantle
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Hedron Archive
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Plains
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Cave
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Kabira Takedown
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy