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
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
4%synergy
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2.6%inclusion2 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
1.8%inclusion3 decks167 decks
-1%synergy
Kinbinding
1.8%inclusion3 decks167 decks
-1%synergy
East Wind Avatar
1.5%inclusion1 decks67 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
74%inclusion436 decks588 decks
64%synergy
Weapons Vendor
64%inclusion366 decks576 decks
62%synergy
Zack Fair
62%inclusion363 decks588 decks
57%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
55%inclusion320 decks577 decks
53%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
65%inclusion381 decks588 decks
53%synergy
Genji Glove
56%inclusion319 decks570 decks
50%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
50%inclusion292 decks588 decks
46%synergy
Colossus Hammer
48%inclusion283 decks588 decks
43%synergy
Dispatch
48%inclusion281 decks588 decks
41%synergy
Restoration Magic
52%inclusion297 decks572 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion379 decks588 decks
-11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
63%inclusion372 decks588 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion328 decks588 decks
-12%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
54%inclusion316 decks588 decks
39%synergy
Sword of the Animist
49%inclusion290 decks588 decks
31%synergy
Buster Sword
45%inclusion260 decks584 decks
36%synergy
Mask of Memory
44%inclusion261 decks588 decks
37%synergy
Forge Anew
44%inclusion256 decks588 decks
38%synergy
Bastion Protector
42%inclusion249 decks588 decks
31%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
42%inclusion245 decks588 decks
16%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
11%inclusion66 decks588 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
40%inclusion231 decks572 decks
39%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
37%inclusion217 decks586 decks
35%synergy
Delivery Moogle
35%inclusion199 decks572 decks
32%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
34%inclusion201 decks588 decks
32%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
30%inclusion177 decks588 decks
25%synergy
Foundry Inspector
29%inclusion169 decks588 decks
23%synergy
Sun Titan
27%inclusion161 decks588 decks
4%synergy
Brass Squire
27%inclusion160 decks588 decks
25%synergy
Helitrooper
25%inclusion147 decks588 decks
24%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
25%inclusion145 decks588 decks
20%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
19%inclusion114 decks588 decks
17%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
19%inclusion111 decks588 decks
12%synergy
Bronze Guardian
19%inclusion111 decks588 decks
17%synergy
Lion Sash
19%inclusion109 decks588 decks
13%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
17%inclusion100 decks588 decks
-6%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
17%inclusion98 decks588 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion91 decks588 decks
-5%synergy
Armory Automaton
15%inclusion91 decks588 decks
15%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
14%inclusion80 decks588 decks
11%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion79 decks588 decks
11%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
13%inclusion78 decks588 decks
-5%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
13%inclusion75 decks570 decks
10%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
12%inclusion73 decks586 decks
10%synergy
Starnheim Courser
12%inclusion72 decks588 decks
7%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
11%inclusion62 decks588 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Abunas
10%inclusion57 decks588 decks
7%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
10%inclusion57 decks588 decks
8%synergy
G'raha Tia
10%inclusion55 decks571 decks
9%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
9.4%inclusion55 decks588 decks
-18%synergy
Ambrosia Whiteheart
9.0%inclusion52 decks577 decks
7%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
8.8%inclusion52 decks588 decks
5%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
8.4%inclusion48 decks572 decks
7%synergy
Cathar Commando
8.2%inclusion48 decks588 decks
0%synergy
Gaelicat
8.1%inclusion46 decks570 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.8%inclusion46 decks588 decks
-10%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
7.8%inclusion46 decks588 decks
0%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.7%inclusion45 decks588 decks
6%synergy
Auriok Steelshaper
7.7%inclusion45 decks588 decks
7%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
7.5%inclusion44 decks588 decks
3%synergy
Auron, Venerated Guardian
7.5%inclusion44 decks588 decks
6%synergy
PuPu UFO
7.4%inclusion43 decks581 decks
7%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
7.3%inclusion43 decks588 decks
-9%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
7.1%inclusion42 decks588 decks
7%synergy
Wall of Omens
6.8%inclusion40 decks588 decks
-3%synergy
Relic Seeker
6.5%inclusion38 decks588 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
6.5%inclusion38 decks588 decks
6%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
6.1%inclusion36 decks588 decks
4%synergy
Mother of Runes
6.0%inclusion35 decks588 decks
-15%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
5.8%inclusion34 decks588 decks
-4%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
5.8%inclusion34 decks588 decks
-14%synergy
Instants
Slash of Light
35%inclusion200 decks574 decks
34%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
35%inclusion204 decks588 decks
33%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion151 decks588 decks
-17%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
25%inclusion145 decks588 decks
22%synergy
Reprieve
18%inclusion106 decks588 decks
-4%synergy
Clever Concealment
18%inclusion103 decks588 decks
7%synergy
Battle Menu
16%inclusion94 decks572 decks
15%synergy
Loran's Escape
16%inclusion96 decks588 decks
9%synergy
Disenchant
14%inclusion80 decks588 decks
-3%synergy
Cloudshift
13%inclusion78 decks588 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
13%inclusion75 decks588 decks
7%synergy
Mana Tithe
11%inclusion63 decks588 decks
-1%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
10%inclusion61 decks588 decks
10%synergy
Ephemerate
10%inclusion59 decks588 decks
-3%synergy
Fate of the Sun-Cryst
9.1%inclusion53 decks585 decks
9%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
8.7%inclusion51 decks588 decks
-9%synergy
You're Not Alone
8.3%inclusion48 decks578 decks
8%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.7%inclusion45 decks588 decks
4%synergy
Protection Magic
7.3%inclusion43 decks588 decks
7%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.0%inclusion41 decks588 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.8%inclusion40 decks588 decks
-1%synergy
Destroy Evil
6.5%inclusion38 decks588 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.0%inclusion35 decks588 decks
-13%synergy
Moogles' Valor
5.8%inclusion34 decks586 decks
4%synergy
Auron's Inspiration
5.6%inclusion33 decks585 decks
5%synergy
Gods Willing
5.6%inclusion33 decks588 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.6%inclusion33 decks588 decks
-6%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.6%inclusion33 decks588 decks
-18%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
5.5%inclusion15 decks273 decks
3%synergy
Parting Gust
5.1%inclusion30 decks588 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Unfinished Business
33%inclusion192 decks588 decks
31%synergy
Austere Command
32%inclusion189 decks588 decks
3%synergy
Open the Armory
29%inclusion172 decks588 decks
16%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
27%inclusion158 decks588 decks
14%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
25%inclusion149 decks588 decks
15%synergy
Single Combat
24%inclusion141 decks588 decks
18%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
22%inclusion128 decks588 decks
9%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
16%inclusion93 decks571 decks
16%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
16%inclusion94 decks588 decks
13%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
15%inclusion89 decks588 decks
7%synergy
Cut a Deal
13%inclusion75 decks588 decks
-2%synergy
Divine Reckoning
10%inclusion61 decks588 decks
6%synergy
Ultima
9.1%inclusion53 decks584 decks
8%synergy
Day of Judgment
7.8%inclusion46 decks588 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.2%inclusion20 decks276 decks
-1%synergy
The Crystal's Chosen
7.0%inclusion41 decks588 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
6.6%inclusion39 decks588 decks
-8%synergy
Helping Hand
6.3%inclusion37 decks588 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.8%inclusion34 decks588 decks
1%synergy
Slash the Ranks
5.6%inclusion33 decks588 decks
3%synergy
United Battlefront
5.6%inclusion33 decks588 decks
5%synergy
One Last Job
5.3%inclusion31 decks588 decks
5%synergy
Jolted Awake
5.1%inclusion30 decks588 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Champion's Helm
41%inclusion242 decks588 decks
37%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
41%inclusion241 decks588 decks
37%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
38%inclusion224 decks588 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion208 decks588 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
34%inclusion199 decks588 decks
30%synergy
Ultima Weapon
33%inclusion194 decks586 decks
31%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
30%inclusion179 decks588 decks
24%synergy
Basilisk Collar
30%inclusion179 decks588 decks
23%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
30%inclusion177 decks588 decks
27%synergy
Goldvein Pick
30%inclusion175 decks588 decks
28%synergy
Hero's Blade
27%inclusion161 decks588 decks
26%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
27%inclusion160 decks588 decks
25%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
27%inclusion158 decks588 decks
26%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
26%inclusion151 decks576 decks
23%synergy
Explorer's Scope
26%inclusion154 decks588 decks
24%synergy
Argentum Armor
26%inclusion154 decks588 decks
23%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
26%inclusion153 decks588 decks
21%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion153 decks588 decks
24%synergy
The Wind Crystal
26%inclusion148 decks577 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
25%inclusion149 decks588 decks
20%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
24%inclusion141 decks585 decks
23%synergy
Thran Power Suit
24%inclusion141 decks588 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
23%inclusion138 decks588 decks
20%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
23%inclusion133 decks588 decks
21%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
22%inclusion127 decks588 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
22%inclusion127 decks588 decks
19%synergy
White Mage's Staff
22%inclusion127 decks588 decks
20%synergy
Excalibur II
20%inclusion116 decks570 decks
17%synergy
Crystal Fragments
20%inclusion117 decks576 decks
19%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion119 decks588 decks
4%synergy
Blade of Selves
20%inclusion115 decks588 decks
17%synergy
Paladin's Arms
19%inclusion110 decks585 decks
18%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
18%inclusion105 decks588 decks
17%synergy
Fireshrieker
18%inclusion105 decks588 decks
16%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
17%inclusion100 decks588 decks
16%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
16%inclusion97 decks588 decks
16%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
16%inclusion95 decks588 decks
15%synergy
Celestial Armor
16%inclusion93 decks588 decks
12%synergy
Pearl Medallion
14%inclusion85 decks588 decks
-45%synergy
Phoenix Down
14%inclusion82 decks588 decks
13%synergy
Lion Heart
14%inclusion79 decks576 decks
13%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
13%inclusion77 decks588 decks
11%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion77 decks588 decks
9%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
13%inclusion76 decks588 decks
11%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
13%inclusion76 decks588 decks
12%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
13%inclusion74 decks588 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Cloak
13%inclusion74 decks588 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
12%inclusion73 decks588 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12%inclusion73 decks588 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
12%inclusion70 decks588 decks
-12%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
28%inclusion166 decks588 decks
19%synergy
All That Glitters
25%inclusion146 decks588 decks
13%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
21%inclusion125 decks588 decks
11%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
16%inclusion95 decks588 decks
15%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
15%inclusion89 decks588 decks
14%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion76 decks588 decks
-7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion74 decks588 decks
-8%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
9.2%inclusion54 decks588 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.2%inclusion48 decks588 decks
-9%synergy
With Great Power...
7.9%inclusion29 decks365 decks
-1%synergy
Idolized
7.0%inclusion41 decks588 decks
3%synergy
Banishing Light
5.8%inclusion34 decks588 decks
2%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.3%inclusion31 decks588 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
10%inclusion56 decks588 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion295 decks588 decks
23%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
38%inclusion224 decks588 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
26%inclusion151 decks588 decks
16%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion109 decks588 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
18%inclusion105 decks588 decks
4%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
17%inclusion99 decks588 decks
12%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
14%inclusion81 decks588 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion78 decks588 decks
-10%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion66 decks588 decks
3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
10%inclusion60 decks588 decks
-8%synergy
The Gold Saucer
7.8%inclusion45 decks576 decks
7%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.4%inclusion20 decks272 decks
-6%synergy
War Room
7.3%inclusion43 decks588 decks
-29%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
7.2%inclusion41 decks571 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.3%inclusion37 decks588 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Den
5.4%inclusion32 decks588 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion465 decks588 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion342 decks588 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion156 decks588 decks
-1%synergy
White Auracite
26%inclusion154 decks588 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion103 decks588 decks
1%synergy
Blitzball
10%inclusion58 decks569 decks
9%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion59 decks588 decks
-10%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
8.8%inclusion50 decks571 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.7%inclusion51 decks588 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.2%inclusion48 decks588 decks
0%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.3%inclusion37 decks588 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion581 decks588 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion98 decks588 decks
-12%synergy
Command Tower
14%inclusion81 decks588 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion59 decks588 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.5%inclusion50 decks588 decks
-7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.8%inclusion46 decks588 decks
-10%synergy
Demolition Field
7.3%inclusion43 decks588 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.8%inclusion40 decks588 decks
-1%synergy
Crossroads Village
6.3%inclusion36 decks571 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.6%inclusion33 decks588 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.6%inclusion33 decks588 decks
-6%synergy