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?
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Quintessential Katana
1.6%inclusion1 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Hidden Hideout
1.5%inclusion1 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
1.2%inclusion2 decks165 decks
-2%synergy
Personify
1.2%inclusion2 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Morningtide's Light
0.9%inclusion3 decks331 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
92%inclusion541 decks586 decks
82%synergy
Buster Sword
89%inclusion513 decks578 decks
80%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
86%inclusion504 decks586 decks
76%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
84%inclusion490 decks586 decks
75%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
78%inclusion459 decks586 decks
73%synergy
Forge Anew
71%inclusion414 decks586 decks
65%synergy
Urza's Saga
75%inclusion442 decks586 decks
65%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
70%inclusion412 decks586 decks
64%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
67%inclusion391 decks586 decks
62%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
69%inclusion405 decks586 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
92%inclusion541 decks586 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
90%inclusion525 decks586 decks
56%synergy
Path to Exile
72%inclusion423 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Grand Abolisher
72%inclusion422 decks586 decks
53%synergy
Commander's Plate
71%inclusion418 decks586 decks
59%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
69%inclusion405 decks586 decks
54%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
66%inclusion386 decks586 decks
58%synergy
Shadowspear
62%inclusion366 decks586 decks
53%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
62%inclusion363 decks586 decks
26%synergy
Sword of the Animist
60%inclusion353 decks586 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
82%inclusion479 decks586 decks
59%synergy
Ancient Tomb
76%inclusion445 decks586 decks
66%synergy
Teferi's Protection
61%inclusion358 decks586 decks
34%synergy
Smothering Tithe
60%inclusion350 decks586 decks
29%synergy
Chrome Mox
59%inclusion345 decks586 decks
55%synergy
The One Ring
58%inclusion338 decks586 decks
48%synergy
Mana Vault
55%inclusion320 decks586 decks
51%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
52%inclusion303 decks586 decks
43%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
46%inclusion270 decks586 decks
45%synergy
Mox Diamond
45%inclusion265 decks586 decks
43%synergy
Creatures
Codsworth, Handy Helper
55%inclusion320 decks586 decks
48%synergy
Mother of Runes
54%inclusion319 decks586 decks
34%synergy
Voice of Victory
51%inclusion300 decks586 decks
44%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
49%inclusion287 decks586 decks
45%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
46%inclusion270 decks586 decks
35%synergy
Witch Enchanter
44%inclusion259 decks586 decks
27%synergy
Giver of Runes
42%inclusion248 decks586 decks
32%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
42%inclusion247 decks585 decks
38%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
39%inclusion231 decks586 decks
34%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
37%inclusion219 decks586 decks
25%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
35%inclusion204 decks586 decks
25%synergy
Solitude
34%inclusion197 decks586 decks
28%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
33%inclusion191 decks586 decks
29%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
32%inclusion190 decks586 decks
19%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
28%inclusion165 decks586 decks
21%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
24%inclusion141 decks586 decks
20%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
22%inclusion129 decks586 decks
18%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
22%inclusion128 decks586 decks
-1%synergy
Archon of Emeria
22%inclusion128 decks586 decks
17%synergy
Aven Interrupter
20%inclusion119 decks586 decks
15%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
20%inclusion115 decks586 decks
16%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
19%inclusion113 decks586 decks
9%synergy
Lion Sash
18%inclusion104 decks586 decks
12%synergy
Zack Fair
18%inclusion103 decks585 decks
13%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
15%inclusion86 decks586 decks
13%synergy
Brass Squire
15%inclusion86 decks586 decks
13%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
15%inclusion85 decks586 decks
9%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
14%inclusion84 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Silent Arbiter
13%inclusion78 decks586 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Censor
13%inclusion78 decks586 decks
10%synergy
Walking Ballista
13%inclusion77 decks586 decks
8%synergy
Containment Priest
13%inclusion77 decks586 decks
10%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
13%inclusion74 decks583 decks
11%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
13%inclusion74 decks586 decks
10%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion73 decks586 decks
0%synergy
Leonin Shikari
12%inclusion73 decks586 decks
11%synergy
Tataru Taru
12%inclusion72 decks585 decks
7%synergy
Foundry Inspector
11%inclusion65 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
11%inclusion62 decks586 decks
3%synergy
Auriok Steelshaper
10%inclusion61 decks586 decks
10%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
10%inclusion60 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Leonin Abunas
9.4%inclusion55 decks586 decks
7%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
9.4%inclusion55 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
9.2%inclusion54 decks586 decks
0%synergy
Metalworker
9.2%inclusion54 decks586 decks
9%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
8.9%inclusion52 decks586 decks
-1%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
8.5%inclusion50 decks586 decks
-5%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
8.5%inclusion50 decks586 decks
-19%synergy
Auriok Salvagers
8.5%inclusion50 decks586 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
8.4%inclusion49 decks586 decks
-15%synergy
Instants
Silence
51%inclusion298 decks586 decks
42%synergy
Dispatch
42%inclusion244 decks586 decks
34%synergy
Reprieve
38%inclusion223 decks586 decks
16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
37%inclusion216 decks586 decks
12%synergy
Clever Concealment
32%inclusion185 decks586 decks
21%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
30%inclusion176 decks586 decks
12%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
29%inclusion168 decks586 decks
22%synergy
Orim's Chant
27%inclusion161 decks586 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion160 decks586 decks
-16%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
27%inclusion159 decks586 decks
8%synergy
Final Showdown
23%inclusion137 decks586 decks
18%synergy
Dawn's Truce
22%inclusion126 decks586 decks
7%synergy
Ephemerate
20%inclusion120 decks586 decks
7%synergy
Mana Tithe
20%inclusion120 decks586 decks
8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
19%inclusion110 decks586 decks
11%synergy
Angel's Grace
17%inclusion99 decks586 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion88 decks586 decks
-11%synergy
Restoration Magic
15%inclusion83 decks560 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion78 decks586 decks
-11%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
13%inclusion75 decks586 decks
10%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
10%inclusion61 decks586 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion58 decks586 decks
-2%synergy
Cloudshift
9.0%inclusion53 decks586 decks
-1%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
8.4%inclusion49 decks585 decks
7%synergy
Abolish
7.8%inclusion46 decks586 decks
7%synergy
Get Lost
7.7%inclusion45 decks586 decks
1%synergy
Soul Partition
7.3%inclusion43 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
7.2%inclusion42 decks585 decks
4%synergy
Calamity's Wake
6.3%inclusion37 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Reverent Mantra
6.1%inclusion36 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.0%inclusion35 decks586 decks
-2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.8%inclusion34 decks586 decks
0%synergy
Everybody Lives!
5.5%inclusion32 decks586 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
54%inclusion319 decks586 decks
41%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
37%inclusion217 decks586 decks
24%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion126 decks586 decks
-3%synergy
Single Combat
18%inclusion107 decks586 decks
13%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
16%inclusion92 decks586 decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
13%inclusion35 decks277 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
8.9%inclusion52 decks586 decks
-6%synergy
Helping Hand
8.7%inclusion51 decks586 decks
7%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.7%inclusion51 decks586 decks
2%synergy
Jolted Awake
8.0%inclusion47 decks586 decks
8%synergy
Winds of Abandon
7.7%inclusion45 decks586 decks
2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.0%inclusion41 decks586 decks
-4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.0%inclusion41 decks586 decks
4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.7%inclusion39 decks586 decks
3%synergy
Unfinished Business
6.5%inclusion38 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
6.0%inclusion35 decks586 decks
-23%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
54%inclusion318 decks586 decks
49%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
54%inclusion316 decks586 decks
51%synergy
Genji Glove
52%inclusion287 decks550 decks
46%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
43%inclusion251 decks586 decks
38%synergy
Mithril Coat
42%inclusion245 decks586 decks
34%synergy
Colossus Hammer
42%inclusion245 decks586 decks
37%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
41%inclusion240 decks586 decks
37%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
39%inclusion226 decks586 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion198 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
34%inclusion197 decks586 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
34%inclusion197 decks586 decks
30%synergy
Skullclamp
31%inclusion181 decks586 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
30%inclusion175 decks586 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
28%inclusion165 decks586 decks
26%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion155 decks586 decks
24%synergy
Mask of Memory
25%inclusion148 decks586 decks
18%synergy
Helm of the Host
25%inclusion147 decks586 decks
21%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
25%inclusion145 decks586 decks
24%synergy
Pearl Medallion
24%inclusion143 decks586 decks
-35%synergy
Leyline Axe
23%inclusion136 decks586 decks
20%synergy
Lost Jitte
22%inclusion130 decks586 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
22%inclusion129 decks586 decks
19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
22%inclusion126 decks586 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
20%inclusion117 decks586 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
20%inclusion117 decks586 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
19%inclusion114 decks586 decks
18%synergy
Vexing Bauble
19%inclusion110 decks586 decks
17%synergy
Argentum Armor
19%inclusion109 decks586 decks
15%synergy
Blade of Selves
18%inclusion105 decks586 decks
15%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
18%inclusion105 decks586 decks
16%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
16%inclusion95 decks586 decks
15%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
15%inclusion89 decks586 decks
13%synergy
Thran Power Suit
14%inclusion82 decks586 decks
9%synergy
Ultima Weapon
14%inclusion80 decks583 decks
12%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion80 decks586 decks
11%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
13%inclusion79 decks586 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
13%inclusion76 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
13%inclusion71 decks566 decks
10%synergy
Winter Moon
12%inclusion72 decks586 decks
10%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
12%inclusion69 decks586 decks
9%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
11%inclusion67 decks586 decks
10%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
11%inclusion66 decks586 decks
8%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
10%inclusion61 decks586 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
10%inclusion59 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
10%inclusion58 decks586 decks
8%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
9.4%inclusion55 decks586 decks
8%synergy
Trinisphere
9.2%inclusion54 decks586 decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
8.4%inclusion49 decks586 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.4%inclusion49 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.2%inclusion48 decks586 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Land Tax
49%inclusion289 decks586 decks
18%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
32%inclusion186 decks586 decks
17%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
25%inclusion144 decks586 decks
15%synergy
Deafening Silence
23%inclusion133 decks586 decks
18%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
20%inclusion115 decks586 decks
15%synergy
Rule of Law
16%inclusion91 decks586 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
15%inclusion87 decks586 decks
-6%synergy
Rest in Peace
15%inclusion86 decks586 decks
11%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
14%inclusion82 decks586 decks
-6%synergy
Blind Obedience
11%inclusion65 decks586 decks
0%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion63 decks586 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.2%inclusion54 decks586 decks
-8%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
7.5%inclusion44 decks586 decks
0%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
7.0%inclusion41 decks586 decks
4%synergy
Super State
5.4%inclusion25 decks464 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion61 decks480 decks
11%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
12%inclusion72 decks586 decks
11%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
11%inclusion64 decks586 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
56%inclusion326 decks586 decks
33%synergy
Inventors' Fair
51%inclusion298 decks586 decks
44%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
45%inclusion266 decks586 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Den
40%inclusion236 decks586 decks
34%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion212 decks586 decks
9%synergy
Monumental Henge
35%inclusion206 decks586 decks
22%synergy
Buried Ruin
35%inclusion204 decks586 decks
25%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
28%inclusion162 decks586 decks
-10%synergy
War Room
27%inclusion160 decks586 decks
-9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
26%inclusion155 decks585 decks
17%synergy
City of Traitors
22%inclusion127 decks586 decks
21%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion119 decks586 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion108 decks586 decks
-5%synergy
Strip Mine
16%inclusion92 decks586 decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion67 decks586 decks
-16%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion45 decks441 decks
2%synergy
Wasteland
10%inclusion58 decks586 decks
8%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.7%inclusion45 decks586 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
7.7%inclusion45 decks586 decks
3%synergy
Fomori Vault
7.0%inclusion41 decks586 decks
6%synergy
Kor Haven
6.7%inclusion39 decks586 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion38 decks586 decks
-5%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.3%inclusion37 decks586 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.1%inclusion36 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
6.1%inclusion36 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.1%inclusion36 decks586 decks
-12%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.3%inclusion31 decks586 decks
-7%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.2%inclusion14 decks271 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion563 decks586 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
79%inclusion465 decks586 decks
76%synergy
Mox Amber
71%inclusion414 decks586 decks
66%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion404 decks586 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
52%inclusion302 decks586 decks
48%synergy
The Aetherspark
46%inclusion272 decks586 decks
43%synergy
Grim Monolith
24%inclusion138 decks586 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion82 decks586 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion75 decks586 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion71 decks586 decks
-16%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion64 decks586 decks
10%synergy
Paradise Mantle
10%inclusion61 decks586 decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Drum
9.2%inclusion54 decks586 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Plains
92%inclusion540 decks586 decks
-1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
49%inclusion288 decks586 decks
46%synergy
Witch Enchanter
44%inclusion259 decks586 decks
27%synergy
Cavern of Souls
39%inclusion231 decks586 decks
28%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
19%inclusion110 decks586 decks
15%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
19%inclusion110 decks586 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion110 decks586 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion108 decks586 decks
15%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion105 decks586 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion104 decks586 decks
14%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion101 decks586 decks
14%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
17%inclusion98 decks586 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion92 decks586 decks
13%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion58 decks586 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
10%inclusion56 decks586 decks
1%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.7%inclusion51 decks586 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.7%inclusion45 decks586 decks
-21%synergy
Command Tower
6.7%inclusion39 decks586 decks
0%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
5.5%inclusion32 decks586 decks
-1%synergy