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
Mirrormind Crown
3.1%inclusion4 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Personify
3.1%inclusion4 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Kinbinding
2.3%inclusion3 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Liminal Hold
1.6%inclusion2 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
1.6%inclusion2 decks124 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
75%inclusion418 decks559 decks
64%synergy
Weapons Vendor
65%inclusion353 decks547 decks
62%synergy
Zack Fair
62%inclusion347 decks559 decks
57%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
67%inclusion373 decks559 decks
55%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
55%inclusion303 decks548 decks
53%synergy
Genji Glove
56%inclusion302 decks540 decks
50%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
50%inclusion281 decks559 decks
46%synergy
Colossus Hammer
49%inclusion272 decks559 decks
44%synergy
Dispatch
48%inclusion268 decks559 decks
41%synergy
Restoration Magic
52%inclusion283 decks542 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion361 decks559 decks
-11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
64%inclusion358 decks559 decks
28%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion313 decks559 decks
-12%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
54%inclusion302 decks559 decks
39%synergy
Sword of the Animist
49%inclusion273 decks559 decks
30%synergy
Buster Sword
46%inclusion253 decks555 decks
37%synergy
Mask of Memory
44%inclusion248 decks559 decks
37%synergy
Forge Anew
43%inclusion241 decks559 decks
37%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
43%inclusion239 decks559 decks
17%synergy
Bastion Protector
43%inclusion238 decks559 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
11%inclusion63 decks559 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
40%inclusion219 decks542 decks
39%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
38%inclusion209 decks557 decks
35%synergy
Delivery Moogle
35%inclusion192 decks542 decks
33%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
35%inclusion197 decks559 decks
33%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
30%inclusion170 decks559 decks
26%synergy
Foundry Inspector
29%inclusion160 decks559 decks
23%synergy
Brass Squire
28%inclusion157 decks559 decks
26%synergy
Sun Titan
26%inclusion146 decks559 decks
3%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
25%inclusion139 decks559 decks
20%synergy
Helitrooper
25%inclusion137 decks559 decks
24%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
19%inclusion105 decks559 decks
12%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
19%inclusion105 decks559 decks
17%synergy
Lion Sash
18%inclusion103 decks559 decks
12%synergy
Bronze Guardian
18%inclusion100 decks559 decks
16%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
18%inclusion99 decks559 decks
-5%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
16%inclusion92 decks559 decks
14%synergy
Armory Automaton
15%inclusion83 decks559 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion78 decks559 decks
-7%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
14%inclusion77 decks559 decks
11%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
14%inclusion76 decks559 decks
-5%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
14%inclusion73 decks540 decks
11%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
13%inclusion74 decks559 decks
11%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
13%inclusion72 decks557 decks
10%synergy
Starnheim Courser
13%inclusion72 decks559 decks
8%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
11%inclusion61 decks559 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Abunas
10%inclusion57 decks559 decks
8%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
10%inclusion55 decks559 decks
-18%synergy
G'raha Tia
10%inclusion53 decks541 decks
9%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
10%inclusion54 decks559 decks
8%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
9.3%inclusion52 decks559 decks
6%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
9.2%inclusion50 decks542 decks
8%synergy
Ambrosia Whiteheart
8.8%inclusion48 decks548 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.6%inclusion48 decks559 decks
-9%synergy
Gaelicat
8.1%inclusion44 decks540 decks
8%synergy
PuPu UFO
8.0%inclusion44 decks552 decks
7%synergy
Cathar Commando
7.7%inclusion43 decks559 decks
-1%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
7.7%inclusion43 decks559 decks
-9%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.5%inclusion42 decks559 decks
6%synergy
Auron, Venerated Guardian
7.5%inclusion42 decks559 decks
6%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
7.2%inclusion40 decks559 decks
-1%synergy
Auriok Steelshaper
7.0%inclusion39 decks559 decks
6%synergy
Wall of Omens
7.0%inclusion39 decks559 decks
-3%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
6.8%inclusion38 decks559 decks
2%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
6.8%inclusion38 decks559 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
6.6%inclusion37 decks559 decks
6%synergy
Relic Seeker
6.4%inclusion36 decks559 decks
5%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
6.3%inclusion35 decks559 decks
-4%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
6.1%inclusion34 decks556 decks
4%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
6.1%inclusion34 decks559 decks
4%synergy
Voice of Victory
6.1%inclusion34 decks559 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Slash of Light
36%inclusion198 decks545 decks
35%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
35%inclusion195 decks559 decks
33%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion150 decks559 decks
-17%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
25%inclusion138 decks559 decks
22%synergy
Reprieve
18%inclusion99 decks559 decks
-5%synergy
Clever Concealment
18%inclusion98 decks559 decks
8%synergy
Battle Menu
17%inclusion94 decks542 decks
16%synergy
Loran's Escape
16%inclusion92 decks559 decks
9%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
13%inclusion75 decks559 decks
7%synergy
Cloudshift
13%inclusion70 decks559 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
13%inclusion70 decks559 decks
-4%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
11%inclusion61 decks559 decks
10%synergy
Mana Tithe
11%inclusion61 decks559 decks
-1%synergy
Ephemerate
9.5%inclusion53 decks559 decks
-4%synergy
Fate of the Sun-Cryst
9.0%inclusion50 decks556 decks
9%synergy
You're Not Alone
8.7%inclusion48 decks549 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
8.4%inclusion47 decks559 decks
-9%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.9%inclusion44 decks559 decks
4%synergy
Destroy Evil
7.0%inclusion39 decks559 decks
5%synergy
Protection Magic
7.0%inclusion39 decks559 decks
6%synergy
Moogles' Valor
6.8%inclusion38 decks557 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.8%inclusion38 decks559 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.6%inclusion37 decks559 decks
-2%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
6.4%inclusion15 decks235 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.3%inclusion35 decks559 decks
-18%synergy
Auron's Inspiration
5.8%inclusion32 decks556 decks
6%synergy
Parting Gust
5.4%inclusion30 decks559 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.4%inclusion30 decks559 decks
-6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.2%inclusion29 decks559 decks
-8%synergy
Gods Willing
5.2%inclusion29 decks559 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.0%inclusion28 decks559 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
32%inclusion181 decks559 decks
3%synergy
Unfinished Business
32%inclusion177 decks559 decks
30%synergy
Open the Armory
30%inclusion165 decks559 decks
16%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
26%inclusion147 decks559 decks
15%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
26%inclusion144 decks559 decks
12%synergy
Single Combat
24%inclusion134 decks559 decks
18%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
21%inclusion118 decks559 decks
8%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
17%inclusion91 decks541 decks
16%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
17%inclusion94 decks559 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
16%inclusion87 decks559 decks
12%synergy
Cut a Deal
13%inclusion72 decks559 decks
-2%synergy
Divine Reckoning
11%inclusion64 decks559 decks
7%synergy
Ultima
10%inclusion53 decks555 decks
9%synergy
Day of Judgment
8.6%inclusion48 decks559 decks
3%synergy
The Crystal's Chosen
7.0%inclusion39 decks559 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
6.4%inclusion36 decks559 decks
-9%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.1%inclusion34 decks559 decks
2%synergy
Helping Hand
5.7%inclusion32 decks559 decks
4%synergy
Slash the Ranks
5.5%inclusion31 decks559 decks
3%synergy
United Battlefront
5.5%inclusion31 decks559 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
One Last Job
5.2%inclusion29 decks559 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
42%inclusion234 decks559 decks
38%synergy
Champion's Helm
41%inclusion231 decks559 decks
37%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
39%inclusion217 decks559 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion198 decks559 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
33%inclusion186 decks559 decks
30%synergy
Ultima Weapon
33%inclusion185 decks557 decks
31%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
30%inclusion170 decks559 decks
27%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
30%inclusion170 decks559 decks
24%synergy
Basilisk Collar
30%inclusion169 decks559 decks
23%synergy
Goldvein Pick
30%inclusion168 decks559 decks
29%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
28%inclusion154 decks559 decks
26%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
27%inclusion146 decks547 decks
24%synergy
Argentum Armor
27%inclusion149 decks559 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
27%inclusion149 decks559 decks
22%synergy
Hero's Blade
27%inclusion149 decks559 decks
25%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
27%inclusion149 decks559 decks
24%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
26%inclusion148 decks559 decks
25%synergy
The Wind Crystal
26%inclusion145 decks548 decks
6%synergy
Explorer's Scope
26%inclusion147 decks559 decks
24%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
26%inclusion145 decks559 decks
20%synergy
Thran Power Suit
25%inclusion140 decks559 decks
20%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
24%inclusion133 decks556 decks
23%synergy
Leyline Axe
23%inclusion129 decks559 decks
20%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
22%inclusion125 decks559 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
22%inclusion124 decks559 decks
20%synergy
White Mage's Staff
22%inclusion123 decks559 decks
21%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
22%inclusion122 decks559 decks
20%synergy
Excalibur II
21%inclusion115 decks540 decks
18%synergy
Crystal Fragments
21%inclusion113 decks547 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion110 decks559 decks
3%synergy
Blade of Selves
19%inclusion106 decks559 decks
16%synergy
Paladin's Arms
19%inclusion105 decks556 decks
18%synergy
Fireshrieker
18%inclusion103 decks559 decks
16%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
17%inclusion97 decks559 decks
17%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
17%inclusion94 decks559 decks
16%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
17%inclusion93 decks559 decks
16%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
17%inclusion93 decks559 decks
16%synergy
Celestial Armor
16%inclusion89 decks559 decks
12%synergy
Pearl Medallion
15%inclusion86 decks559 decks
-44%synergy
Phoenix Down
14%inclusion78 decks559 decks
13%synergy
Lion Heart
14%inclusion76 decks547 decks
14%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion74 decks559 decks
9%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
13%inclusion73 decks559 decks
10%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
13%inclusion73 decks559 decks
12%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
13%inclusion72 decks559 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Cloak
13%inclusion71 decks559 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
13%inclusion71 decks559 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion71 decks559 decks
4%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
13%inclusion71 decks559 decks
12%synergy
Quietus Spike
11%inclusion63 decks559 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
29%inclusion160 decks559 decks
19%synergy
All That Glitters
25%inclusion141 decks559 decks
14%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
21%inclusion119 decks559 decks
11%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
17%inclusion93 decks559 decks
15%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
15%inclusion86 decks559 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion70 decks559 decks
-8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
12%inclusion69 decks559 decks
-8%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
9.1%inclusion51 decks559 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.6%inclusion48 decks559 decks
-9%synergy
With Great Power...
8.5%inclusion28 decks331 decks
-1%synergy
Idolized
7.7%inclusion43 decks559 decks
3%synergy
Banishing Light
6.4%inclusion36 decks559 decks
3%synergy
Super State
5.3%inclusion24 decks449 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
9.5%inclusion53 decks559 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion281 decks559 decks
24%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
40%inclusion226 decks559 decks
31%synergy
Buried Ruin
26%inclusion147 decks559 decks
17%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion106 decks559 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
18%inclusion103 decks559 decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
17%inclusion97 decks559 decks
13%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
14%inclusion77 decks559 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion74 decks559 decks
-10%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion61 decks559 decks
3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
10%inclusion56 decks559 decks
-9%synergy
The Gold Saucer
8.4%inclusion46 decks547 decks
8%synergy
War Room
7.5%inclusion42 decks559 decks
-29%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
7.4%inclusion40 decks541 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.9%inclusion33 decks559 decks
-7%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.6%inclusion13 decks234 decks
-7%synergy
Command Beacon
5.5%inclusion31 decks559 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Den
5.4%inclusion30 decks559 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion442 decks559 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion330 decks559 decks
1%synergy
White Auracite
27%inclusion150 decks559 decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion149 decks559 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion95 decks559 decks
1%synergy
Blitzball
11%inclusion59 decks539 decks
10%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion57 decks559 decks
-10%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
8.7%inclusion47 decks541 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.6%inclusion48 decks559 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.4%inclusion47 decks559 decks
-1%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.8%inclusion38 decks559 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion554 decks559 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion93 decks559 decks
-12%synergy
Command Tower
14%inclusion79 decks559 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion59 decks559 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.6%inclusion48 decks559 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.4%inclusion47 decks559 decks
-8%synergy
Demolition Field
7.0%inclusion39 decks559 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.8%inclusion38 decks559 decks
-1%synergy
Crossroads Village
6.7%inclusion36 decks541 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.7%inclusion32 decks559 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.4%inclusion30 decks559 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.0%inclusion28 decks559 decks
2%synergy