Cloud, Midgar Mercenary (Commander) - Equipment

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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
Quintessential Katana
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Liminal Hold
1.5%inclusion2 decks134 decks
1%synergy
Leader's Talent
1.0%inclusion1 decks101 decks
1%synergy
Ajani, Outland Chaperone
0.7%inclusion1 decks134 decks
0%synergy
Flock Impostor
0.7%inclusion1 decks140 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
93%inclusion403 decks432 decks
83%synergy
Forge Anew
79%inclusion342 decks432 decks
74%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
81%inclusion352 decks432 decks
71%synergy
Buster Sword
79%inclusion337 decks425 decks
71%synergy
Genji Glove
68%inclusion276 decks407 decks
62%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
77%inclusion331 decks432 decks
62%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
70%inclusion302 decks432 decks
61%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
66%inclusion285 decks432 decks
61%synergy
Sword of the Animist
80%inclusion345 decks432 decks
61%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
64%inclusion275 decks432 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion348 decks432 decks
5%synergy
Path to Exile
69%inclusion297 decks432 decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion290 decks432 decks
31%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
63%inclusion270 decks432 decks
56%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
62%inclusion267 decks432 decks
50%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
61%inclusion264 decks432 decks
57%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
59%inclusion257 decks432 decks
54%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
59%inclusion256 decks432 decks
51%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
57%inclusion248 decks432 decks
52%synergy
Open the Armory
57%inclusion247 decks432 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
45%inclusion196 decks432 decks
22%synergy
Teferi's Protection
39%inclusion167 decks432 decks
11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion143 decks432 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
26%inclusion111 decks432 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion75 decks432 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion73 decks432 decks
7%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion58 decks432 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
9.5%inclusion41 decks432 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.1%inclusion35 decks432 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.6%inclusion24 decks432 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
54%inclusion233 decks432 decks
20%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
47%inclusion203 decks432 decks
43%synergy
Grand Abolisher
41%inclusion177 decks432 decks
22%synergy
Mother of Runes
37%inclusion158 decks432 decks
16%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
36%inclusion157 decks432 decks
33%synergy
Zack Fair
36%inclusion156 decks432 decks
31%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
35%inclusion151 decks432 decks
31%synergy
Weapons Vendor
27%inclusion113 decks415 decks
25%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
27%inclusion116 decks429 decks
25%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion113 decks432 decks
9%synergy
Brass Squire
26%inclusion111 decks432 decks
24%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
26%inclusion111 decks432 decks
3%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
25%inclusion103 decks419 decks
22%synergy
Giver of Runes
25%inclusion106 decks432 decks
15%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion95 decks432 decks
16%synergy
Bastion Protector
22%inclusion94 decks432 decks
11%synergy
Voice of Victory
20%inclusion87 decks432 decks
13%synergy
Sun Titan
20%inclusion87 decks432 decks
-3%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
20%inclusion85 decks432 decks
18%synergy
Foundry Inspector
18%inclusion78 decks432 decks
12%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
17%inclusion72 decks432 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Shikari
16%inclusion67 decks432 decks
14%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
16%inclusion67 decks432 decks
4%synergy
Silent Arbiter
14%inclusion61 decks432 decks
12%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
12%inclusion49 decks411 decks
10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
12%inclusion51 decks432 decks
-2%synergy
Leonin Abunas
11%inclusion49 decks432 decks
9%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
11%inclusion48 decks432 decks
6%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
11%inclusion46 decks432 decks
-8%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
11%inclusion46 decks432 decks
9%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
10%inclusion45 decks432 decks
5%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
10%inclusion44 decks432 decks
-17%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
10%inclusion43 decks432 decks
7%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
9.5%inclusion41 decks432 decks
1%synergy
Delivery Moogle
9.5%inclusion39 decks411 decks
7%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
9.3%inclusion40 decks432 decks
5%synergy
Solitude
9.0%inclusion39 decks432 decks
4%synergy
Armory Automaton
8.8%inclusion38 decks432 decks
8%synergy
Helitrooper
8.8%inclusion38 decks432 decks
8%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
8.3%inclusion36 decks432 decks
6%synergy
Starnheim Courser
7.9%inclusion34 decks432 decks
3%synergy
Serra Ascendant
7.9%inclusion34 decks432 decks
-5%synergy
Bronze Guardian
7.9%inclusion34 decks432 decks
6%synergy
Auriok Steelshaper
7.9%inclusion34 decks432 decks
7%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
7.4%inclusion32 decks432 decks
3%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
7.2%inclusion31 decks432 decks
-6%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
7.2%inclusion31 decks432 decks
5%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
6.5%inclusion28 decks432 decks
-3%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
6.3%inclusion27 decks432 decks
0%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
6.0%inclusion26 decks432 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
50%inclusion218 decks432 decks
43%synergy
Generous Gift
40%inclusion171 decks432 decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
35%inclusion151 decks432 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Magic
32%inclusion133 decks412 decks
20%synergy
Clever Concealment
31%inclusion134 decks432 decks
21%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
31%inclusion133 decks432 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
29%inclusion126 decks432 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
26%inclusion112 decks432 decks
12%synergy
Reprieve
22%inclusion93 decks432 decks
-1%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
20%inclusion87 decks432 decks
19%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
18%inclusion76 decks432 decks
15%synergy
Ephemerate
17%inclusion73 decks432 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
17%inclusion73 decks432 decks
-2%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
16%inclusion71 decks432 decks
16%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
16%inclusion71 decks432 decks
10%synergy
Final Showdown
15%inclusion63 decks432 decks
9%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion61 decks432 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion61 decks432 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion60 decks432 decks
-10%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion47 decks432 decks
3%synergy
Loran's Escape
11%inclusion46 decks432 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion44 decks432 decks
3%synergy
Mana Tithe
10%inclusion43 decks432 decks
-2%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion42 decks432 decks
5%synergy
Cloudshift
10%inclusion42 decks432 decks
0%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.8%inclusion38 decks432 decks
3%synergy
Slash of Light
6.3%inclusion26 decks413 decks
5%synergy
Parting Gust
6.0%inclusion26 decks432 decks
0%synergy
Disenchant
6.0%inclusion26 decks432 decks
-11%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.3%inclusion23 decks432 decks
-4%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
5.1%inclusion13 decks257 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
36%inclusion154 decks432 decks
30%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
31%inclusion136 decks432 decks
18%synergy
Unfinished Business
21%inclusion89 decks432 decks
19%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion77 decks432 decks
-11%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
16%inclusion69 decks432 decks
13%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
15%inclusion64 decks432 decks
2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
14%inclusion60 decks432 decks
3%synergy
Divine Reckoning
14%inclusion60 decks432 decks
10%synergy
Wrath of God
13%inclusion55 decks432 decks
-2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Slash the Ranks
8.1%inclusion35 decks432 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.7%inclusion29 decks432 decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.5%inclusion28 decks432 decks
-2%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.6%inclusion24 decks432 decks
0%synergy
One Last Job
5.1%inclusion22 decks432 decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.1%inclusion22 decks432 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Hearth and Home
55%inclusion238 decks432 decks
47%synergy
Shadowspear
53%inclusion230 decks432 decks
44%synergy
Commander's Plate
53%inclusion230 decks432 decks
41%synergy
Colossus Hammer
47%inclusion202 decks432 decks
42%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
47%inclusion202 decks432 decks
43%synergy
Mithril Coat
44%inclusion188 decks432 decks
36%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
43%inclusion187 decks432 decks
39%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
43%inclusion185 decks432 decks
40%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
39%inclusion169 decks432 decks
37%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
39%inclusion169 decks432 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
38%inclusion163 decks432 decks
35%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
37%inclusion160 decks432 decks
33%synergy
Mask of Memory
36%inclusion157 decks432 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion146 decks432 decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
33%inclusion142 decks432 decks
24%synergy
Ultima Weapon
33%inclusion141 decks429 decks
31%synergy
Argentum Armor
32%inclusion139 decks432 decks
29%synergy
Robe of Stars
27%inclusion115 decks432 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
26%inclusion114 decks432 decks
24%synergy
Pearl Medallion
26%inclusion114 decks432 decks
-33%synergy
Leyline Axe
26%inclusion113 decks432 decks
23%synergy
Blade of Selves
25%inclusion108 decks432 decks
22%synergy
Basilisk Collar
25%inclusion108 decks432 decks
17%synergy
Thran Power Suit
25%inclusion107 decks432 decks
20%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
25%inclusion102 decks415 decks
22%synergy
Lost Jitte
25%inclusion106 decks432 decks
23%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
24%inclusion103 decks432 decks
20%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
24%inclusion102 decks432 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
23%inclusion100 decks432 decks
21%synergy
Helm of the Host
23%inclusion99 decks432 decks
19%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
22%inclusion96 decks432 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
21%inclusion92 decks432 decks
20%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
21%inclusion89 decks432 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
20%inclusion88 decks432 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
20%inclusion87 decks432 decks
18%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
20%inclusion87 decks432 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Plate
20%inclusion86 decks432 decks
17%synergy
Champion's Helm
19%inclusion84 decks432 decks
16%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
17%inclusion72 decks432 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion70 decks432 decks
0%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
15%inclusion65 decks432 decks
14%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
15%inclusion64 decks432 decks
12%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
15%inclusion64 decks432 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
15%inclusion63 decks432 decks
10%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
14%inclusion62 decks432 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
13%inclusion58 decks432 decks
-10%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
13%inclusion57 decks432 decks
12%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion56 decks432 decks
12%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
13%inclusion55 decks432 decks
12%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
12%inclusion53 decks432 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
40%inclusion172 decks432 decks
31%synergy
Land Tax
32%inclusion138 decks432 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
24%inclusion105 decks432 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
21%inclusion90 decks432 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
18%inclusion78 decks432 decks
-2%synergy
All That Glitters
12%inclusion50 decks432 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.3%inclusion40 decks432 decks
-8%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
8.1%inclusion35 decks432 decks
5%synergy
With Great Power...
6.3%inclusion18 decks286 decks
-3%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
5.8%inclusion25 decks432 decks
4%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
5.6%inclusion24 decks432 decks
1%synergy
Super State
5.3%inclusion19 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.1%inclusion22 decks432 decks
-6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.1%inclusion22 decks432 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
8.8%inclusion38 decks432 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
56%inclusion241 decks432 decks
29%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
48%inclusion207 decks432 decks
38%synergy
Buried Ruin
44%inclusion190 decks432 decks
35%synergy
Monumental Henge
43%inclusion187 decks432 decks
30%synergy
Inventors' Fair
37%inclusion160 decks432 decks
30%synergy
War Room
36%inclusion157 decks432 decks
0%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
35%inclusion152 decks432 decks
-3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
33%inclusion141 decks432 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion127 decks432 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion107 decks432 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Den
22%inclusion97 decks432 decks
17%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion91 decks432 decks
14%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
21%inclusion89 decks432 decks
-12%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion71 decks432 decks
-11%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
16%inclusion69 decks432 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion52 decks432 decks
0%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
12%inclusion40 decks337 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
12%inclusion50 decks432 decks
3%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
9.3%inclusion40 decks432 decks
1%synergy
Mistveil Plains
9.0%inclusion39 decks432 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
8.1%inclusion35 decks432 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
6.7%inclusion29 decks432 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.5%inclusion28 decks432 decks
-6%synergy
Kor Haven
6.0%inclusion26 decks432 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.0%inclusion26 decks432 decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
-7%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
5.3%inclusion23 decks432 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion385 decks432 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion248 decks432 decks
-1%synergy
The Aetherspark
39%inclusion170 decks432 decks
36%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion71 decks432 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion68 decks432 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion63 decks432 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion59 decks432 decks
-14%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.5%inclusion41 decks432 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.3%inclusion36 decks432 decks
-1%synergy
White Auracite
6.3%inclusion27 decks432 decks
3%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.1%inclusion22 decks432 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
95%inclusion410 decks432 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion113 decks432 decks
9%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion73 decks432 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion72 decks432 decks
-12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion61 decks432 decks
2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion59 decks432 decks
9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion47 decks432 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion47 decks432 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion43 decks432 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
9.5%inclusion41 decks432 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
9.3%inclusion40 decks432 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.7%inclusion29 decks432 decks
-2%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.5%inclusion28 decks432 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.1%inclusion22 decks432 decks
2%synergy