Cloud, Midgar Mercenary (Commander) - Optimized

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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
2.6%inclusion2 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Winnowing
2.6%inclusion2 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Ajani, Outland Chaperone
1.3%inclusion1 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
1.3%inclusion1 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Morningtide's Light
0.6%inclusion1 decks157 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion262 decks273 decks
86%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
89%inclusion242 decks273 decks
79%synergy
Buster Sword
86%inclusion234 decks271 decks
78%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
84%inclusion228 decks273 decks
75%synergy
Forge Anew
79%inclusion217 decks273 decks
74%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
74%inclusion201 decks273 decks
68%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
72%inclusion197 decks273 decks
67%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
71%inclusion193 decks273 decks
66%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
74%inclusion201 decks273 decks
65%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
79%inclusion215 decks273 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion234 decks273 decks
10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
74%inclusion201 decks273 decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
73%inclusion200 decks273 decks
37%synergy
Sword of the Animist
73%inclusion198 decks273 decks
54%synergy
Commander's Plate
68%inclusion186 decks273 decks
56%synergy
Path to Exile
68%inclusion185 decks273 decks
0%synergy
Genji Glove
68%inclusion175 decks259 decks
62%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
64%inclusion175 decks273 decks
56%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
63%inclusion172 decks273 decks
58%synergy
Open the Armory
63%inclusion171 decks273 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
76%inclusion208 decks273 decks
53%synergy
Teferi's Protection
65%inclusion177 decks273 decks
38%synergy
Smothering Tithe
56%inclusion152 decks273 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
45%inclusion124 decks273 decks
35%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion110 decks273 decks
30%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
36%inclusion99 decks273 decks
28%synergy
Farewell
29%inclusion78 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
28%inclusion77 decks273 decks
24%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion68 decks273 decks
21%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion37 decks273 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Codsworth, Handy Helper
60%inclusion165 decks273 decks
54%synergy
Grand Abolisher
58%inclusion157 decks273 decks
39%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
56%inclusion152 decks273 decks
52%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
53%inclusion146 decks273 decks
41%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
51%inclusion140 decks273 decks
48%synergy
Mother of Runes
47%inclusion129 decks273 decks
26%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
37%inclusion100 decks273 decks
33%synergy
Giver of Runes
34%inclusion94 decks273 decks
25%synergy
Voice of Victory
32%inclusion88 decks273 decks
25%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
32%inclusion87 decks273 decks
28%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
29%inclusion80 decks273 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion76 decks273 decks
10%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
25%inclusion67 decks273 decks
14%synergy
Zack Fair
25%inclusion67 decks273 decks
20%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
24%inclusion65 decks273 decks
10%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
23%inclusion63 decks273 decks
17%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
22%inclusion61 decks273 decks
0%synergy
Brass Squire
20%inclusion55 decks273 decks
18%synergy
Lion Sash
19%inclusion53 decks273 decks
13%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
19%inclusion53 decks273 decks
17%synergy
Bastion Protector
18%inclusion50 decks273 decks
7%synergy
Silent Arbiter
17%inclusion47 decks273 decks
15%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
16%inclusion45 decks273 decks
15%synergy
Solitude
16%inclusion43 decks273 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
15%inclusion41 decks273 decks
-8%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
15%inclusion41 decks273 decks
11%synergy
Leonin Shikari
15%inclusion40 decks273 decks
13%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
15%inclusion40 decks273 decks
8%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
15%inclusion40 decks273 decks
11%synergy
Weapons Vendor
14%inclusion38 decks266 decks
12%synergy
Archon of Emeria
14%inclusion38 decks273 decks
9%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
13%inclusion36 decks268 decks
11%synergy
Foundry Inspector
13%inclusion35 decks273 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Abunas
12%inclusion34 decks273 decks
10%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion32 decks273 decks
-1%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
11%inclusion30 decks273 decks
10%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
10%inclusion28 decks273 decks
2%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
10%inclusion28 decks273 decks
8%synergy
Aven Interrupter
10%inclusion28 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
10%inclusion27 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Tataru Taru
9.2%inclusion25 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
8.4%inclusion23 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
8.1%inclusion22 decks273 decks
-19%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
8.1%inclusion22 decks273 decks
-2%synergy
Delivery Moogle
8.0%inclusion21 decks261 decks
5%synergy
Bronze Guardian
7.7%inclusion21 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
7.7%inclusion21 decks273 decks
3%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
7.3%inclusion20 decks273 decks
-1%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
7.0%inclusion19 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Walking Ballista
7.0%inclusion19 decks273 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
48%inclusion131 decks273 decks
41%synergy
Generous Gift
37%inclusion101 decks273 decks
-6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
36%inclusion97 decks273 decks
10%synergy
Silence
33%inclusion90 decks273 decks
24%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
33%inclusion89 decks273 decks
15%synergy
Clever Concealment
30%inclusion82 decks273 decks
20%synergy
Reprieve
26%inclusion70 decks273 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
25%inclusion66 decks262 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion68 decks273 decks
-1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
24%inclusion66 decks273 decks
18%synergy
Dawn's Truce
22%inclusion61 decks273 decks
8%synergy
Ephemerate
20%inclusion54 decks273 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
20%inclusion54 decks273 decks
1%synergy
Final Showdown
18%inclusion50 decks273 decks
13%synergy
Mana Tithe
18%inclusion49 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion49 decks273 decks
-6%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
15%inclusion41 decks273 decks
12%synergy
Orim's Chant
15%inclusion40 decks273 decks
10%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
13%inclusion35 decks273 decks
11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
12%inclusion34 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion33 decks273 decks
0%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
11%inclusion31 decks273 decks
11%synergy
Angel's Grace
11%inclusion29 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Cloudshift
8.1%inclusion22 decks273 decks
-2%synergy
Get Lost
7.0%inclusion19 decks273 decks
0%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.0%inclusion19 decks273 decks
-2%synergy
Disenchant
6.6%inclusion18 decks273 decks
-10%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.9%inclusion16 decks273 decks
-2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.5%inclusion15 decks273 decks
-1%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
5.1%inclusion14 decks273 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
32%inclusion88 decks273 decks
19%synergy
Single Combat
30%inclusion81 decks273 decks
24%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
18%inclusion25 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
15%inclusion41 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Unfinished Business
14%inclusion37 decks273 decks
12%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
13%inclusion36 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
11%inclusion31 decks273 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion30 decks273 decks
-18%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion28 decks273 decks
-5%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
9.2%inclusion25 decks273 decks
-4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.8%inclusion24 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
8.1%inclusion22 decks273 decks
2%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.2%inclusion17 decks273 decks
2%synergy
Slash the Ranks
5.9%inclusion16 decks273 decks
3%synergy
Armageddon
5.5%inclusion15 decks273 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
61%inclusion167 decks273 decks
52%synergy
Colossus Hammer
53%inclusion144 decks273 decks
48%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
49%inclusion133 decks273 decks
44%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
48%inclusion132 decks273 decks
46%synergy
Mithril Coat
48%inclusion130 decks273 decks
40%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
44%inclusion120 decks273 decks
40%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
38%inclusion104 decks273 decks
34%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
38%inclusion103 decks273 decks
36%synergy
Helm of the Host
34%inclusion94 decks273 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion94 decks273 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
33%inclusion91 decks273 decks
30%synergy
Mask of Memory
33%inclusion90 decks273 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
32%inclusion86 decks273 decks
29%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
32%inclusion86 decks273 decks
29%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
29%inclusion78 decks273 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
29%inclusion78 decks273 decks
27%synergy
Robe of Stars
28%inclusion76 decks273 decks
23%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
27%inclusion74 decks273 decks
18%synergy
Leyline Axe
27%inclusion73 decks273 decks
23%synergy
Lost Jitte
27%inclusion73 decks273 decks
25%synergy
Argentum Armor
24%inclusion66 decks273 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
24%inclusion65 decks273 decks
22%synergy
Blade of Selves
23%inclusion63 decks273 decks
20%synergy
Pearl Medallion
22%inclusion60 decks273 decks
-37%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
21%inclusion57 decks266 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
21%inclusion58 decks273 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
21%inclusion57 decks273 decks
19%synergy
Basilisk Collar
21%inclusion56 decks273 decks
13%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
20%inclusion54 decks273 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
19%inclusion52 decks273 decks
15%synergy
Ultima Weapon
19%inclusion51 decks273 decks
17%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
18%inclusion50 decks273 decks
17%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
18%inclusion49 decks273 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion48 decks273 decks
14%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
17%inclusion47 decks273 decks
14%synergy
Thran Power Suit
17%inclusion46 decks273 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion45 decks273 decks
0%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
15%inclusion41 decks273 decks
14%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion39 decks273 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
13%inclusion36 decks273 decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion30 decks273 decks
10%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
11%inclusion30 decks273 decks
-13%synergy
Celestial Armor
11%inclusion29 decks273 decks
7%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
11%inclusion29 decks273 decks
8%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
10%inclusion28 decks273 decks
9%synergy
Winter Moon
10%inclusion26 decks273 decks
7%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
9.2%inclusion25 decks273 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.2%inclusion25 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
9.2%inclusion25 decks273 decks
8%synergy
The Wind Crystal
8.6%inclusion23 decks268 decks
-12%synergy
Enchantments
Land Tax
40%inclusion109 decks273 decks
8%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
40%inclusion108 decks273 decks
30%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion69 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
23%inclusion63 decks273 decks
9%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion47 decks273 decks
-3%synergy
Blind Obedience
11%inclusion31 decks273 decks
0%synergy
Deafening Silence
11%inclusion31 decks273 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion31 decks273 decks
0%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
10%inclusion26 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Rest in Peace
8.4%inclusion23 decks273 decks
5%synergy
With Great Power...
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
-1%synergy
Rule of Law
8.1%inclusion22 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
8.1%inclusion22 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Super State
7.5%inclusion17 decks226 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.0%inclusion19 decks273 decks
-10%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.1%inclusion14 decks273 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.2%inclusion17 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
7.0%inclusion19 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.1%inclusion14 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.1%inclusion14 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion141 decks273 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion136 decks273 decks
39%synergy
Inventors' Fair
47%inclusion127 decks273 decks
40%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
40%inclusion110 decks273 decks
31%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
40%inclusion109 decks273 decks
17%synergy
Buried Ruin
36%inclusion99 decks273 decks
27%synergy
Monumental Henge
35%inclusion96 decks273 decks
22%synergy
War Room
32%inclusion88 decks273 decks
-4%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
31%inclusion85 decks273 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Den
29%inclusion80 decks273 decks
23%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
28%inclusion76 decks273 decks
-4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion59 decks273 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion55 decks273 decks
13%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion39 decks273 decks
-13%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
13%inclusion36 decks273 decks
12%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
12%inclusion32 decks273 decks
-7%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion21 decks211 decks
2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
10%inclusion26 decks273 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
9.2%inclusion25 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.8%inclusion24 decks273 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
8.8%inclusion24 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Fomori Vault
8.1%inclusion22 decks273 decks
7%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.3%inclusion20 decks273 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.3%inclusion20 decks273 decks
-4%synergy
Kor Haven
7.0%inclusion19 decks273 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.0%inclusion19 decks273 decks
3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.2%inclusion17 decks273 decks
-6%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
-7%synergy
Wasteland
5.9%inclusion16 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.5%inclusion15 decks273 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion260 decks273 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion168 decks273 decks
4%synergy
The Aetherspark
45%inclusion124 decks273 decks
42%synergy
Mox Opal
37%inclusion100 decks273 decks
33%synergy
Mox Amber
32%inclusion87 decks273 decks
27%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion69 decks273 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion45 decks273 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion42 decks273 decks
-13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion40 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.6%inclusion18 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
93%inclusion254 decks273 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion76 decks273 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
23%inclusion63 decks273 decks
20%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion60 decks273 decks
11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
18%inclusion50 decks273 decks
15%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion38 decks273 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion34 decks273 decks
-16%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
12%inclusion34 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion33 decks273 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
11%inclusion31 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
10%inclusion26 decks273 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
9.2%inclusion25 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.1%inclusion22 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.7%inclusion21 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
7.7%inclusion21 decks273 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.7%inclusion21 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
7.3%inclusion20 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.0%inclusion19 decks273 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.1%inclusion14 decks273 decks
3%synergy