Cloud, Midgar Mercenary (Commander) - Expensive

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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?
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Personify
1.4%inclusion2 decks142 decks
-1%synergy
Prehistoric Pet
1.0%inclusion1 decks101 decks
1%synergy
Ajani, Outland Chaperone
0.7%inclusion1 decks134 decks
0%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
0.7%inclusion1 decks134 decks
-2%synergy
Morningtide's Light
0.7%inclusion2 decks305 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
92%inclusion521 decks565 decks
82%synergy
Buster Sword
88%inclusion492 decks557 decks
80%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
86%inclusion487 decks565 decks
76%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
84%inclusion477 decks565 decks
76%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
78%inclusion443 decks565 decks
73%synergy
Forge Anew
71%inclusion402 decks565 decks
65%synergy
Urza's Saga
76%inclusion428 decks565 decks
65%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
71%inclusion401 decks565 decks
65%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
67%inclusion380 decks565 decks
62%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
70%inclusion398 decks565 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
93%inclusion523 decks565 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
90%inclusion506 decks565 decks
55%synergy
Commander's Plate
72%inclusion408 decks565 decks
60%synergy
Path to Exile
72%inclusion406 decks565 decks
4%synergy
Grand Abolisher
71%inclusion402 decks565 decks
52%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
70%inclusion394 decks565 decks
55%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
66%inclusion375 decks565 decks
59%synergy
Shadowspear
63%inclusion356 decks565 decks
54%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
62%inclusion349 decks565 decks
26%synergy
Sword of the Animist
62%inclusion348 decks565 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
82%inclusion462 decks565 decks
59%synergy
Ancient Tomb
75%inclusion426 decks565 decks
65%synergy
Smothering Tithe
61%inclusion343 decks565 decks
30%synergy
Teferi's Protection
60%inclusion340 decks565 decks
33%synergy
The One Ring
58%inclusion328 decks565 decks
48%synergy
Chrome Mox
58%inclusion328 decks565 decks
54%synergy
Mana Vault
54%inclusion304 decks565 decks
50%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
51%inclusion287 decks565 decks
42%synergy
Mox Diamond
44%inclusion251 decks565 decks
42%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
44%inclusion250 decks565 decks
44%synergy
Creatures
Codsworth, Handy Helper
56%inclusion317 decks565 decks
49%synergy
Mother of Runes
55%inclusion308 decks565 decks
34%synergy
Voice of Victory
51%inclusion288 decks565 decks
44%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
50%inclusion280 decks565 decks
46%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
45%inclusion257 decks565 decks
34%synergy
Witch Enchanter
44%inclusion248 decks565 decks
26%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
43%inclusion244 decks564 decks
39%synergy
Giver of Runes
43%inclusion241 decks565 decks
33%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
39%inclusion222 decks565 decks
33%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
38%inclusion214 decks565 decks
26%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
34%inclusion194 decks565 decks
24%synergy
Solitude
33%inclusion187 decks565 decks
28%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
33%inclusion186 decks565 decks
19%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
31%inclusion176 decks565 decks
27%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
28%inclusion157 decks565 decks
21%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
24%inclusion137 decks565 decks
20%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
23%inclusion128 decks565 decks
0%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
22%inclusion127 decks565 decks
19%synergy
Archon of Emeria
20%inclusion115 decks565 decks
16%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
19%inclusion109 decks565 decks
16%synergy
Aven Interrupter
19%inclusion109 decks565 decks
14%synergy
Lion Sash
18%inclusion103 decks565 decks
12%synergy
Zack Fair
18%inclusion101 decks564 decks
13%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
18%inclusion101 decks565 decks
8%synergy
Brass Squire
15%inclusion85 decks565 decks
13%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
14%inclusion80 decks565 decks
12%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
14%inclusion79 decks565 decks
5%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
14%inclusion77 decks565 decks
8%synergy
Silent Arbiter
13%inclusion75 decks565 decks
11%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
13%inclusion73 decks562 decks
11%synergy
Leonin Shikari
13%inclusion72 decks565 decks
11%synergy
Serra Ascendant
13%inclusion72 decks565 decks
0%synergy
Walking Ballista
13%inclusion72 decks565 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Censor
13%inclusion71 decks565 decks
10%synergy
Containment Priest
13%inclusion71 decks565 decks
9%synergy
Tataru Taru
12%inclusion69 decks564 decks
7%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
12%inclusion65 decks565 decks
9%synergy
Foundry Inspector
11%inclusion63 decks565 decks
5%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
11%inclusion63 decks565 decks
3%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
10%inclusion57 decks565 decks
5%synergy
Auriok Steelshaper
10%inclusion56 decks565 decks
9%synergy
Leonin Abunas
9.2%inclusion52 decks565 decks
7%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
8.8%inclusion50 decks565 decks
5%synergy
Auriok Salvagers
8.8%inclusion50 decks565 decks
9%synergy
Metalworker
8.8%inclusion50 decks565 decks
8%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
8.7%inclusion49 decks565 decks
-1%synergy
Sun Titan
8.7%inclusion49 decks565 decks
-14%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
8.7%inclusion49 decks565 decks
-19%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
8.3%inclusion47 decks565 decks
-1%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
8.1%inclusion46 decks565 decks
-6%synergy
Instants
Silence
50%inclusion285 decks565 decks
42%synergy
Dispatch
42%inclusion238 decks565 decks
35%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion216 decks565 decks
13%synergy
Reprieve
38%inclusion213 decks565 decks
15%synergy
Clever Concealment
32%inclusion178 decks565 decks
21%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
31%inclusion173 decks565 decks
13%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
30%inclusion167 decks565 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion156 decks565 decks
-16%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
28%inclusion156 decks565 decks
8%synergy
Orim's Chant
27%inclusion153 decks565 decks
23%synergy
Final Showdown
23%inclusion130 decks565 decks
18%synergy
Dawn's Truce
22%inclusion124 decks565 decks
8%synergy
Ephemerate
21%inclusion119 decks565 decks
8%synergy
Mana Tithe
21%inclusion116 decks565 decks
8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
19%inclusion109 decks565 decks
11%synergy
Angel's Grace
17%inclusion95 decks565 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion88 decks565 decks
-10%synergy
Restoration Magic
15%inclusion82 decks539 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion78 decks565 decks
-10%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
12%inclusion68 decks565 decks
10%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
11%inclusion61 decks565 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion59 decks565 decks
-1%synergy
Cloudshift
9.4%inclusion53 decks565 decks
0%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
8.3%inclusion47 decks564 decks
7%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
7.4%inclusion42 decks564 decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
7.4%inclusion42 decks565 decks
1%synergy
Soul Partition
7.3%inclusion41 decks565 decks
6%synergy
Abolish
7.1%inclusion40 decks565 decks
6%synergy
Calamity's Wake
6.2%inclusion35 decks565 decks
5%synergy
Reverent Mantra
6.0%inclusion34 decks565 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.8%inclusion33 decks565 decks
0%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.8%inclusion33 decks565 decks
-2%synergy
Everybody Lives!
5.3%inclusion30 decks565 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
5.3%inclusion30 decks565 decks
-11%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
55%inclusion313 decks565 decks
42%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
37%inclusion211 decks565 decks
24%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion122 decks565 decks
-3%synergy
Single Combat
18%inclusion104 decks565 decks
13%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
16%inclusion88 decks565 decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
12%inclusion30 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
9.0%inclusion51 decks565 decks
-6%synergy
Helping Hand
8.5%inclusion48 decks565 decks
7%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.5%inclusion48 decks565 decks
2%synergy
Jolted Awake
8.1%inclusion46 decks565 decks
8%synergy
Winds of Abandon
7.8%inclusion44 decks565 decks
2%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.3%inclusion41 decks565 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.9%inclusion39 decks565 decks
-4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.7%inclusion38 decks565 decks
3%synergy
Unfinished Business
6.7%inclusion38 decks565 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
6.2%inclusion35 decks565 decks
-23%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
54%inclusion306 decks565 decks
49%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
54%inclusion305 decks565 decks
51%synergy
Genji Glove
53%inclusion278 decks529 decks
47%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
44%inclusion246 decks565 decks
39%synergy
Mithril Coat
43%inclusion243 decks565 decks
35%synergy
Colossus Hammer
42%inclusion238 decks565 decks
37%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
41%inclusion233 decks565 decks
38%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
39%inclusion218 decks565 decks
36%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
35%inclusion196 decks565 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion193 decks565 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
34%inclusion191 decks565 decks
31%synergy
Skullclamp
30%inclusion168 decks565 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
29%inclusion165 decks565 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
28%inclusion159 decks565 decks
26%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
27%inclusion152 decks565 decks
25%synergy
Mask of Memory
26%inclusion145 decks565 decks
18%synergy
Helm of the Host
25%inclusion142 decks565 decks
21%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
25%inclusion141 decks565 decks
24%synergy
Leyline Axe
24%inclusion136 decks565 decks
21%synergy
Pearl Medallion
24%inclusion135 decks565 decks
-35%synergy
Lost Jitte
23%inclusion130 decks565 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
22%inclusion127 decks565 decks
20%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
21%inclusion120 decks565 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
20%inclusion115 decks565 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
20%inclusion113 decks565 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
20%inclusion111 decks565 decks
18%synergy
Argentum Armor
19%inclusion109 decks565 decks
16%synergy
Blade of Selves
19%inclusion106 decks565 decks
16%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
18%inclusion104 decks565 decks
16%synergy
Vexing Bauble
18%inclusion100 decks565 decks
16%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
16%inclusion93 decks565 decks
16%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
14%inclusion81 decks565 decks
12%synergy
Thran Power Suit
14%inclusion80 decks565 decks
9%synergy
Ultima Weapon
14%inclusion79 decks562 decks
12%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
14%inclusion79 decks565 decks
7%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion77 decks565 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
13%inclusion73 decks545 decks
10%synergy
Basilisk Collar
13%inclusion75 decks565 decks
6%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
12%inclusion67 decks565 decks
9%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
12%inclusion65 decks565 decks
9%synergy
Winter Moon
11%inclusion64 decks565 decks
9%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
11%inclusion63 decks565 decks
10%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
11%inclusion61 decks565 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
11%inclusion61 decks565 decks
6%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
10%inclusion59 decks565 decks
9%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
10%inclusion54 decks565 decks
8%synergy
Trinisphere
8.7%inclusion49 decks565 decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
8.5%inclusion48 decks565 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.3%inclusion47 decks565 decks
5%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.3%inclusion47 decks565 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Land Tax
47%inclusion268 decks565 decks
16%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
32%inclusion179 decks565 decks
17%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
25%inclusion141 decks565 decks
16%synergy
Deafening Silence
21%inclusion120 decks565 decks
16%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
19%inclusion105 decks565 decks
14%synergy
Rule of Law
15%inclusion84 decks565 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
15%inclusion83 decks565 decks
-6%synergy
Rest in Peace
14%inclusion80 decks565 decks
10%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
14%inclusion79 decks565 decks
-6%synergy
Blind Obedience
12%inclusion67 decks565 decks
1%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion61 decks565 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.4%inclusion53 decks565 decks
-8%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
7.3%inclusion41 decks565 decks
4%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
6.7%inclusion38 decks565 decks
-1%synergy
Super State
5.9%inclusion26 decks441 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
12%inclusion57 decks457 decks
11%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
12%inclusion66 decks565 decks
10%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
12%inclusion65 decks565 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
56%inclusion315 decks565 decks
33%synergy
Inventors' Fair
52%inclusion292 decks565 decks
45%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
45%inclusion256 decks565 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Den
40%inclusion228 decks565 decks
35%synergy
Rogue's Passage
37%inclusion209 decks565 decks
10%synergy
Monumental Henge
36%inclusion201 decks565 decks
22%synergy
Buried Ruin
35%inclusion200 decks565 decks
26%synergy
War Room
28%inclusion158 decks565 decks
-8%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
27%inclusion155 decks565 decks
-11%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
27%inclusion150 decks564 decks
17%synergy
City of Traitors
21%inclusion121 decks565 decks
21%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion117 decks565 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion105 decks565 decks
-5%synergy
Strip Mine
16%inclusion90 decks565 decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion67 decks565 decks
-16%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion43 decks417 decks
2%synergy
Wasteland
10%inclusion55 decks565 decks
8%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.8%inclusion44 decks565 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
7.6%inclusion43 decks565 decks
3%synergy
Fomori Vault
7.4%inclusion42 decks565 decks
6%synergy
Kor Haven
6.7%inclusion38 decks565 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.7%inclusion38 decks565 decks
-5%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
6.4%inclusion36 decks565 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.2%inclusion35 decks565 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.0%inclusion34 decks565 decks
4%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.0%inclusion34 decks565 decks
-13%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.1%inclusion29 decks565 decks
-3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.1%inclusion29 decks565 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion543 decks565 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
79%inclusion447 decks565 decks
76%synergy
Mox Amber
70%inclusion397 decks565 decks
65%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion389 decks565 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
51%inclusion289 decks565 decks
47%synergy
The Aetherspark
48%inclusion269 decks565 decks
44%synergy
Grim Monolith
23%inclusion128 decks565 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion83 decks565 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion71 decks565 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion70 decks565 decks
-16%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
12%inclusion65 decks565 decks
11%synergy
Paradise Mantle
10%inclusion58 decks565 decks
9%synergy
Springleaf Drum
9.2%inclusion52 decks565 decks
7%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.1%inclusion29 decks565 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Plains
92%inclusion520 decks565 decks
-1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
49%inclusion276 decks565 decks
46%synergy
Witch Enchanter
44%inclusion248 decks565 decks
26%synergy
Cavern of Souls
39%inclusion222 decks565 decks
28%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
19%inclusion109 decks565 decks
11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
19%inclusion108 decks565 decks
16%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion108 decks565 decks
16%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
19%inclusion106 decks565 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion105 decks565 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion102 decks565 decks
15%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
18%inclusion99 decks565 decks
15%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion98 decks565 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion93 decks565 decks
14%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion59 decks565 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
10%inclusion54 decks565 decks
1%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.5%inclusion48 decks565 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.6%inclusion43 decks565 decks
-21%synergy
Command Tower
6.4%inclusion36 decks565 decks
-1%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
5.1%inclusion29 decks565 decks
-1%synergy