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
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
2.5%inclusion4 decks163 decks
0%synergy
Kinbinding
1.8%inclusion3 decks163 decks
-1%synergy
East Wind Avatar
1.7%inclusion1 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Hamato Guardian Stance
1.6%inclusion1 decks63 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
74%inclusion433 decks586 decks
63%synergy
Weapons Vendor
64%inclusion369 decks574 decks
62%synergy
Zack Fair
62%inclusion364 decks586 decks
57%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
56%inclusion322 decks575 decks
54%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
65%inclusion383 decks586 decks
53%synergy
Genji Glove
57%inclusion321 decks568 decks
51%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
49%inclusion290 decks586 decks
45%synergy
Colossus Hammer
48%inclusion284 decks586 decks
43%synergy
Dispatch
48%inclusion281 decks586 decks
41%synergy
Restoration Magic
52%inclusion297 decks570 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion378 decks586 decks
-11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
64%inclusion375 decks586 decks
28%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion327 decks586 decks
-12%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
54%inclusion314 decks586 decks
39%synergy
Sword of the Animist
50%inclusion291 decks586 decks
31%synergy
Buster Sword
45%inclusion261 decks582 decks
37%synergy
Mask of Memory
44%inclusion259 decks586 decks
37%synergy
Forge Anew
43%inclusion253 decks586 decks
37%synergy
Bastion Protector
42%inclusion249 decks586 decks
31%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
42%inclusion245 decks586 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
11%inclusion65 decks586 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
41%inclusion233 decks570 decks
39%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
37%inclusion217 decks584 decks
35%synergy
Delivery Moogle
35%inclusion201 decks570 decks
33%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
34%inclusion199 decks586 decks
32%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
30%inclusion174 decks586 decks
25%synergy
Foundry Inspector
28%inclusion167 decks586 decks
23%synergy
Brass Squire
27%inclusion161 decks586 decks
25%synergy
Sun Titan
27%inclusion160 decks586 decks
4%synergy
Helitrooper
25%inclusion146 decks586 decks
24%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
25%inclusion146 decks586 decks
20%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
19%inclusion114 decks586 decks
17%synergy
Bronze Guardian
19%inclusion111 decks586 decks
17%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
19%inclusion110 decks586 decks
12%synergy
Lion Sash
18%inclusion106 decks586 decks
12%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
17%inclusion98 decks586 decks
-6%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
16%inclusion96 decks586 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16%inclusion92 decks586 decks
-5%synergy
Armory Automaton
15%inclusion90 decks586 decks
15%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
14%inclusion80 decks586 decks
11%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
13%inclusion79 decks586 decks
-5%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion79 decks586 decks
11%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
13%inclusion76 decks568 decks
10%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
13%inclusion75 decks584 decks
10%synergy
Starnheim Courser
12%inclusion72 decks586 decks
7%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
10%inclusion60 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
10%inclusion58 decks586 decks
9%synergy
G'raha Tia
10%inclusion55 decks569 decks
9%synergy
Leonin Abunas
10%inclusion56 decks586 decks
7%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
9.2%inclusion54 decks586 decks
-18%synergy
Ambrosia Whiteheart
9.0%inclusion52 decks575 decks
7%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
8.6%inclusion49 decks570 decks
7%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
8.5%inclusion50 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Gaelicat
8.1%inclusion46 decks568 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.0%inclusion47 decks586 decks
-9%synergy
Cathar Commando
7.7%inclusion45 decks586 decks
-1%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.7%inclusion45 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
7.5%inclusion44 decks586 decks
0%synergy
Auron, Venerated Guardian
7.5%inclusion44 decks586 decks
6%synergy
PuPu UFO
7.4%inclusion43 decks579 decks
7%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
7.3%inclusion43 decks586 decks
-9%synergy
Auriok Steelshaper
7.3%inclusion43 decks586 decks
7%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
7.2%inclusion42 decks586 decks
7%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
7.2%inclusion42 decks586 decks
3%synergy
Wall of Omens
7.0%inclusion41 decks586 decks
-2%synergy
Relic Seeker
6.5%inclusion38 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
6.5%inclusion38 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
6.3%inclusion37 decks586 decks
4%synergy
Mother of Runes
6.1%inclusion36 decks586 decks
-15%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
6.0%inclusion35 decks586 decks
-4%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
6.0%inclusion35 decks586 decks
-14%synergy
Instants
Stroke of Midnight
42%inclusion245 decks586 decks
16%synergy
Slash of Light
35%inclusion203 decks572 decks
34%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
35%inclusion204 decks586 decks
33%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion150 decks586 decks
-18%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
25%inclusion145 decks586 decks
22%synergy
Reprieve
18%inclusion106 decks586 decks
-4%synergy
Clever Concealment
18%inclusion103 decks586 decks
7%synergy
Battle Menu
16%inclusion94 decks570 decks
15%synergy
Loran's Escape
16%inclusion94 decks586 decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
13%inclusion79 decks586 decks
-3%synergy
Cloudshift
13%inclusion76 decks586 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
12%inclusion73 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Mana Tithe
10%inclusion61 decks586 decks
-2%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
10%inclusion61 decks586 decks
10%synergy
Ephemerate
10%inclusion59 decks586 decks
-3%synergy
Fate of the Sun-Cryst
9.3%inclusion54 decks583 decks
9%synergy
You're Not Alone
8.3%inclusion48 decks576 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
8.2%inclusion48 decks586 decks
-10%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.7%inclusion45 decks586 decks
4%synergy
Protection Magic
7.3%inclusion43 decks586 decks
7%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.0%inclusion41 decks586 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.5%inclusion38 decks586 decks
-1%synergy
Destroy Evil
6.5%inclusion38 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Moogles' Valor
6.0%inclusion35 decks584 decks
4%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
5.9%inclusion16 decks270 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.8%inclusion34 decks586 decks
-13%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.8%inclusion34 decks586 decks
-18%synergy
Auron's Inspiration
5.7%inclusion33 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.6%inclusion33 decks586 decks
-6%synergy
Gods Willing
5.3%inclusion31 decks586 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Unfinished Business
33%inclusion191 decks586 decks
31%synergy
Austere Command
32%inclusion190 decks586 decks
4%synergy
Open the Armory
29%inclusion170 decks586 decks
16%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
27%inclusion159 decks586 decks
14%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
26%inclusion150 decks586 decks
15%synergy
Single Combat
24%inclusion140 decks586 decks
18%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
22%inclusion126 decks586 decks
8%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
16%inclusion93 decks569 decks
16%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
16%inclusion95 decks586 decks
13%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
16%inclusion91 decks586 decks
7%synergy
Cut a Deal
13%inclusion76 decks586 decks
-2%synergy
Divine Reckoning
10%inclusion61 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Ultima
9.3%inclusion54 decks582 decks
8%synergy
Day of Judgment
8.0%inclusion47 decks586 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.7%inclusion21 decks273 decks
0%synergy
The Crystal's Chosen
7.0%inclusion41 decks586 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
6.5%inclusion38 decks586 decks
-9%synergy
Helping Hand
5.8%inclusion34 decks586 decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.8%inclusion34 decks586 decks
1%synergy
Slash the Ranks
5.6%inclusion33 decks586 decks
3%synergy
United Battlefront
5.5%inclusion32 decks586 decks
5%synergy
One Last Job
5.1%inclusion30 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Champion's Helm
41%inclusion243 decks586 decks
38%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
38%inclusion223 decks586 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion209 decks586 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
34%inclusion199 decks586 decks
31%synergy
Ultima Weapon
33%inclusion195 decks584 decks
31%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
31%inclusion182 decks586 decks
24%synergy
Basilisk Collar
31%inclusion181 decks586 decks
23%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
30%inclusion176 decks586 decks
27%synergy
Goldvein Pick
30%inclusion174 decks586 decks
28%synergy
Hero's Blade
27%inclusion161 decks586 decks
26%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
27%inclusion160 decks586 decks
25%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
27%inclusion158 decks586 decks
26%synergy
Argentum Armor
26%inclusion155 decks586 decks
23%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
26%inclusion151 decks574 decks
23%synergy
Explorer's Scope
26%inclusion154 decks586 decks
24%synergy
The Wind Crystal
26%inclusion151 decks575 decks
5%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion153 decks586 decks
24%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
26%inclusion152 decks586 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
26%inclusion150 decks586 decks
21%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
25%inclusion144 decks583 decks
24%synergy
Thran Power Suit
24%inclusion142 decks586 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
23%inclusion137 decks586 decks
20%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
23%inclusion134 decks586 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
22%inclusion127 decks586 decks
19%synergy
White Mage's Staff
22%inclusion127 decks586 decks
20%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
21%inclusion125 decks586 decks
19%synergy
Crystal Fragments
21%inclusion119 decks574 decks
20%synergy
Excalibur II
21%inclusion117 decks568 decks
17%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion116 decks586 decks
4%synergy
Blade of Selves
20%inclusion116 decks586 decks
17%synergy
Paladin's Arms
19%inclusion111 decks583 decks
18%synergy
Fireshrieker
18%inclusion105 decks586 decks
16%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
18%inclusion104 decks586 decks
17%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
17%inclusion99 decks586 decks
16%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
17%inclusion97 decks586 decks
16%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
16%inclusion96 decks586 decks
15%synergy
Celestial Armor
16%inclusion91 decks586 decks
12%synergy
Pearl Medallion
15%inclusion86 decks586 decks
-45%synergy
Phoenix Down
14%inclusion82 decks586 decks
13%synergy
Lion Heart
14%inclusion79 decks574 decks
13%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion78 decks586 decks
9%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
13%inclusion77 decks586 decks
12%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
13%inclusion75 decks586 decks
10%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
13%inclusion75 decks586 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Cloak
13%inclusion74 decks586 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12%inclusion73 decks586 decks
4%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
12%inclusion72 decks586 decks
10%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
12%inclusion71 decks586 decks
10%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
12%inclusion69 decks586 decks
-12%synergy
Quietus Spike
12%inclusion68 decks586 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
28%inclusion163 decks586 decks
19%synergy
All That Glitters
25%inclusion147 decks586 decks
14%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
21%inclusion125 decks586 decks
11%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
16%inclusion96 decks586 decks
15%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
15%inclusion89 decks586 decks
14%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion75 decks586 decks
-7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion74 decks586 decks
-8%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
9.4%inclusion55 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.2%inclusion48 decks586 decks
-9%synergy
With Great Power...
8.0%inclusion29 decks362 decks
-1%synergy
Idolized
7.0%inclusion41 decks586 decks
3%synergy
Banishing Light
6.0%inclusion35 decks586 decks
2%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.3%inclusion31 decks586 decks
-1%synergy
Super State
5.0%inclusion24 decks478 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
10%inclusion57 decks586 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion296 decks586 decks
24%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
39%inclusion227 decks586 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
25%inclusion147 decks586 decks
16%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion109 decks586 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
18%inclusion106 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
17%inclusion99 decks586 decks
12%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
14%inclusion82 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion78 decks586 decks
-10%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
12%inclusion68 decks586 decks
3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
10%inclusion59 decks586 decks
-8%synergy
The Gold Saucer
7.8%inclusion45 decks574 decks
7%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.4%inclusion20 decks269 decks
-6%synergy
War Room
7.3%inclusion43 decks586 decks
-29%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
7.2%inclusion41 decks569 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.3%inclusion37 decks586 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Den
5.3%inclusion31 decks586 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion463 decks586 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion341 decks586 decks
0%synergy
White Auracite
27%inclusion157 decks586 decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion155 decks586 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion103 decks586 decks
1%synergy
Blitzball
10%inclusion58 decks567 decks
9%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion58 decks586 decks
-10%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
8.6%inclusion49 decks569 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.5%inclusion50 decks586 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.4%inclusion49 decks586 decks
0%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.5%inclusion38 decks586 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion580 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion95 decks586 decks
-13%synergy
Command Tower
14%inclusion81 decks586 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion60 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.5%inclusion50 decks586 decks
-7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.0%inclusion47 decks586 decks
-9%synergy
Demolition Field
7.3%inclusion43 decks586 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.5%inclusion38 decks586 decks
-1%synergy
Crossroads Village
6.3%inclusion36 decks569 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.6%inclusion33 decks586 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.6%inclusion33 decks586 decks
-6%synergy