Cloud, Midgar Mercenary (Commander) - Budget

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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
4.1%inclusion6 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
2.7%inclusion4 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Kinbinding
2.0%inclusion3 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
Spiral into Solitude
1.4%inclusion2 decks143 decks
1%synergy
Liminal Hold
1.4%inclusion2 decks143 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
74%inclusion425 decks574 decks
64%synergy
Weapons Vendor
64%inclusion361 decks562 decks
62%synergy
Zack Fair
61%inclusion353 decks574 decks
57%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
56%inclusion316 decks563 decks
54%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
66%inclusion378 decks574 decks
54%synergy
Genji Glove
56%inclusion311 decks555 decks
50%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
50%inclusion286 decks574 decks
46%synergy
Colossus Hammer
48%inclusion278 decks574 decks
43%synergy
Dispatch
48%inclusion276 decks574 decks
41%synergy
Restoration Magic
52%inclusion289 decks557 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion368 decks574 decks
-12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
63%inclusion363 decks574 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion320 decks574 decks
-12%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
53%inclusion305 decks574 decks
38%synergy
Sword of the Animist
50%inclusion287 decks574 decks
31%synergy
Buster Sword
45%inclusion257 decks570 decks
37%synergy
Mask of Memory
45%inclusion258 decks574 decks
37%synergy
Forge Anew
43%inclusion245 decks574 decks
37%synergy
Bastion Protector
42%inclusion242 decks574 decks
31%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
42%inclusion241 decks574 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
11%inclusion64 decks574 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
40%inclusion222 decks557 decks
38%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
37%inclusion212 decks572 decks
35%synergy
Delivery Moogle
35%inclusion194 decks557 decks
32%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
35%inclusion199 decks574 decks
33%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
30%inclusion175 decks574 decks
26%synergy
Foundry Inspector
28%inclusion162 decks574 decks
22%synergy
Brass Squire
27%inclusion156 decks574 decks
25%synergy
Sun Titan
27%inclusion155 decks574 decks
4%synergy
Helitrooper
25%inclusion143 decks574 decks
24%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
25%inclusion142 decks574 decks
20%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
19%inclusion111 decks574 decks
17%synergy
Bronze Guardian
19%inclusion108 decks574 decks
17%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
19%inclusion108 decks574 decks
12%synergy
Lion Sash
19%inclusion107 decks574 decks
13%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
17%inclusion98 decks574 decks
-6%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
17%inclusion96 decks574 decks
14%synergy
Armory Automaton
16%inclusion89 decks574 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion84 decks574 decks
-6%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
14%inclusion80 decks574 decks
-5%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
14%inclusion78 decks574 decks
11%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
14%inclusion78 decks574 decks
11%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
13%inclusion74 decks555 decks
10%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
13%inclusion76 decks572 decks
11%synergy
Starnheim Courser
13%inclusion72 decks574 decks
8%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
10%inclusion60 decks574 decks
7%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
10%inclusion58 decks574 decks
9%synergy
Leonin Abunas
10%inclusion57 decks574 decks
8%synergy
G'raha Tia
10%inclusion53 decks556 decks
9%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
9.2%inclusion53 decks574 decks
-18%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
9.0%inclusion50 decks557 decks
7%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
8.5%inclusion49 decks574 decks
5%synergy
Ambrosia Whiteheart
8.5%inclusion48 decks563 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.4%inclusion48 decks574 decks
-9%synergy
PuPu UFO
7.8%inclusion44 decks567 decks
7%synergy
Gaelicat
7.7%inclusion43 decks555 decks
7%synergy
Cathar Commando
7.7%inclusion44 decks574 decks
-1%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
7.5%inclusion43 decks574 decks
-9%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.5%inclusion43 decks574 decks
6%synergy
Auriok Steelshaper
7.3%inclusion42 decks574 decks
7%synergy
Auron, Venerated Guardian
7.3%inclusion42 decks574 decks
6%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
7.1%inclusion41 decks574 decks
-1%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
7.1%inclusion41 decks574 decks
3%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
7.1%inclusion41 decks574 decks
7%synergy
Wall of Omens
7.0%inclusion40 decks574 decks
-2%synergy
Relic Seeker
6.4%inclusion37 decks574 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
6.4%inclusion37 decks574 decks
6%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
6.3%inclusion36 decks574 decks
-4%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
6.0%inclusion34 decks571 decks
4%synergy
Summon: Primal Garuda
6.0%inclusion34 decks571 decks
6%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
5.9%inclusion34 decks574 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Stroke of Midnight
42%inclusion240 decks574 decks
16%synergy
Slash of Light
36%inclusion203 decks560 decks
35%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
35%inclusion201 decks574 decks
33%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion146 decks574 decks
-18%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
25%inclusion141 decks574 decks
22%synergy
Reprieve
18%inclusion103 decks574 decks
-5%synergy
Clever Concealment
18%inclusion102 decks574 decks
8%synergy
Loran's Escape
17%inclusion95 decks574 decks
9%synergy
Battle Menu
16%inclusion91 decks557 decks
15%synergy
Disenchant
13%inclusion77 decks574 decks
-3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
13%inclusion76 decks574 decks
7%synergy
Cloudshift
13%inclusion75 decks574 decks
3%synergy
Mana Tithe
11%inclusion61 decks574 decks
-1%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
10%inclusion58 decks574 decks
9%synergy
Ephemerate
10%inclusion55 decks574 decks
-4%synergy
Fate of the Sun-Cryst
9.1%inclusion52 decks571 decks
9%synergy
You're Not Alone
8.5%inclusion48 decks564 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
8.4%inclusion48 decks574 decks
-9%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.7%inclusion44 decks574 decks
4%synergy
Protection Magic
7.3%inclusion42 decks574 decks
6%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.8%inclusion39 decks574 decks
-2%synergy
Destroy Evil
6.8%inclusion39 decks574 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.6%inclusion38 decks574 decks
-1%synergy
Moogles' Valor
6.5%inclusion37 decks572 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.9%inclusion34 decks574 decks
-18%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
5.9%inclusion15 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Auron's Inspiration
5.6%inclusion32 decks571 decks
5%synergy
Parting Gust
5.6%inclusion32 decks574 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.6%inclusion32 decks574 decks
-14%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.2%inclusion30 decks574 decks
-7%synergy
Gods Willing
5.1%inclusion29 decks574 decks
2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.1%inclusion29 decks574 decks
-8%synergy
Sorceries
Unfinished Business
33%inclusion187 decks574 decks
31%synergy
Austere Command
32%inclusion186 decks574 decks
4%synergy
Open the Armory
29%inclusion167 decks574 decks
16%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
27%inclusion155 decks574 decks
14%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
26%inclusion150 decks574 decks
15%synergy
Single Combat
24%inclusion137 decks574 decks
18%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
21%inclusion122 decks574 decks
8%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
17%inclusion92 decks556 decks
16%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
16%inclusion94 decks574 decks
13%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
16%inclusion93 decks574 decks
8%synergy
Cut a Deal
13%inclusion74 decks574 decks
-2%synergy
Divine Reckoning
11%inclusion63 decks574 decks
7%synergy
Ultima
9.3%inclusion53 decks570 decks
8%synergy
Day of Judgment
8.2%inclusion47 decks574 decks
2%synergy
The Crystal's Chosen
7.0%inclusion40 decks574 decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.6%inclusion17 decks258 decks
-1%synergy
Wrath of God
6.3%inclusion36 decks574 decks
-9%synergy
Helping Hand
6.1%inclusion35 decks574 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.7%inclusion33 decks574 decks
1%synergy
Slash the Ranks
5.6%inclusion32 decks574 decks
3%synergy
United Battlefront
5.4%inclusion31 decks574 decks
5%synergy
One Last Job
5.1%inclusion29 decks574 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Champion's Helm
42%inclusion239 decks574 decks
38%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
39%inclusion221 decks574 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion204 decks574 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
34%inclusion196 decks574 decks
31%synergy
Ultima Weapon
34%inclusion192 decks572 decks
32%synergy
Basilisk Collar
30%inclusion174 decks574 decks
23%synergy
Goldvein Pick
30%inclusion173 decks574 decks
29%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
30%inclusion172 decks574 decks
27%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
30%inclusion172 decks574 decks
23%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
28%inclusion158 decks574 decks
25%synergy
Hero's Blade
27%inclusion155 decks574 decks
26%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
27%inclusion155 decks574 decks
26%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
27%inclusion150 decks562 decks
24%synergy
Argentum Armor
27%inclusion153 decks574 decks
23%synergy
Explorer's Scope
26%inclusion150 decks574 decks
24%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion150 decks574 decks
24%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
26%inclusion149 decks574 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
26%inclusion148 decks574 decks
21%synergy
The Wind Crystal
26%inclusion145 decks563 decks
5%synergy
Thran Power Suit
25%inclusion143 decks574 decks
20%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
24%inclusion135 decks571 decks
22%synergy
Leyline Axe
23%inclusion133 decks574 decks
20%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
22%inclusion129 decks574 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
22%inclusion126 decks574 decks
20%synergy
White Mage's Staff
22%inclusion124 decks574 decks
20%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
21%inclusion123 decks574 decks
19%synergy
Excalibur II
21%inclusion115 decks555 decks
17%synergy
Crystal Fragments
20%inclusion114 decks562 decks
19%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion114 decks574 decks
4%synergy
Blade of Selves
19%inclusion110 decks574 decks
16%synergy
Paladin's Arms
18%inclusion105 decks571 decks
17%synergy
Fireshrieker
18%inclusion104 decks574 decks
16%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
18%inclusion101 decks574 decks
17%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
17%inclusion97 decks574 decks
16%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
17%inclusion96 decks574 decks
16%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
16%inclusion94 decks574 decks
15%synergy
Celestial Armor
16%inclusion92 decks574 decks
12%synergy
Pearl Medallion
15%inclusion87 decks574 decks
-44%synergy
Phoenix Down
14%inclusion81 decks574 decks
13%synergy
Lion Heart
14%inclusion77 decks562 decks
13%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
14%inclusion78 decks574 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion76 decks574 decks
9%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
13%inclusion73 decks574 decks
10%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
13%inclusion72 decks574 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Cloak
13%inclusion72 decks574 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
13%inclusion72 decks574 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion72 decks574 decks
4%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
13%inclusion72 decks574 decks
12%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
12%inclusion67 decks574 decks
-12%synergy
Quietus Spike
11%inclusion66 decks574 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
28%inclusion162 decks574 decks
19%synergy
All That Glitters
25%inclusion144 decks574 decks
14%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
21%inclusion120 decks574 decks
11%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
16%inclusion93 decks574 decks
15%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
15%inclusion86 decks574 decks
13%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion74 decks574 decks
-7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion71 decks574 decks
-8%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
9.4%inclusion54 decks574 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.4%inclusion48 decks574 decks
-9%synergy
With Great Power...
8.0%inclusion28 decks348 decks
-1%synergy
Idolized
7.1%inclusion41 decks574 decks
3%synergy
Banishing Light
6.3%inclusion36 decks574 decks
3%synergy
Super State
5.2%inclusion24 decks465 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
9.2%inclusion53 decks574 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion288 decks574 decks
23%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
38%inclusion220 decks574 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
25%inclusion145 decks574 decks
16%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion108 decks574 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
18%inclusion104 decks574 decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
17%inclusion98 decks574 decks
12%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
14%inclusion78 decks574 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion75 decks574 decks
-11%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion61 decks574 decks
2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
10%inclusion57 decks574 decks
-9%synergy
The Gold Saucer
7.8%inclusion44 decks562 decks
7%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
7.2%inclusion40 decks556 decks
7%synergy
War Room
7.0%inclusion40 decks574 decks
-29%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.7%inclusion17 decks254 decks
-6%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.7%inclusion33 decks574 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Den
5.4%inclusion31 decks574 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
5.2%inclusion30 decks574 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion454 decks574 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion333 decks574 decks
0%synergy
White Auracite
27%inclusion154 decks574 decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion150 decks574 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion98 decks574 decks
1%synergy
Blitzball
11%inclusion59 decks554 decks
10%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion57 decks574 decks
-10%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
8.6%inclusion48 decks556 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.4%inclusion48 decks574 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.4%inclusion48 decks574 decks
-1%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.8%inclusion39 decks574 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion568 decks574 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion94 decks574 decks
-12%synergy
Command Tower
14%inclusion79 decks574 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion59 decks574 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.4%inclusion48 decks574 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.4%inclusion48 decks574 decks
-8%synergy
Demolition Field
7.3%inclusion42 decks574 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.6%inclusion38 decks574 decks
-1%synergy
Crossroads Village
6.3%inclusion35 decks556 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.6%inclusion32 decks574 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.2%inclusion30 decks574 decks
-7%synergy