Cloud, Midgar Mercenary (Commander) - Optimized

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Cooper Gottfried
Sep 29, 2025
Has Universes Beyond "Jumped the Shark"?
Has Magic gone too far with its Universes Beyond products? Did products like Spongebob and Sonic the Hedgehog make Magic "jump the shark"?
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Abandoned Air Temple
4.4%inclusion2 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
4.2%inclusion2 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
3.8%inclusion2 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Meteor Sword
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Invasion Reinforcements
2.2%inclusion1 decks46 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion191 decks202 decks
85%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
90%inclusion181 decks202 decks
80%synergy
Buster Sword
86%inclusion171 decks200 decks
77%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
84%inclusion169 decks202 decks
75%synergy
Forge Anew
78%inclusion158 decks202 decks
73%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
72%inclusion145 decks202 decks
67%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
72%inclusion146 decks202 decks
66%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
71%inclusion144 decks202 decks
66%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion158 decks202 decks
64%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
71%inclusion144 decks202 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
85%inclusion171 decks202 decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
75%inclusion152 decks202 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
73%inclusion148 decks202 decks
37%synergy
Commander's Plate
71%inclusion144 decks202 decks
59%synergy
Sword of the Animist
70%inclusion142 decks202 decks
51%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion135 decks202 decks
-1%synergy
Genji Glove
64%inclusion120 decks188 decks
58%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
62%inclusion126 decks202 decks
54%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
60%inclusion121 decks202 decks
53%synergy
Shadowspear
60%inclusion121 decks202 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
75%inclusion152 decks202 decks
52%synergy
Teferi's Protection
67%inclusion135 decks202 decks
39%synergy
Smothering Tithe
53%inclusion108 decks202 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Tomb
47%inclusion94 decks202 decks
36%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion81 decks202 decks
30%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
36%inclusion73 decks202 decks
28%synergy
Mana Vault
29%inclusion59 decks202 decks
25%synergy
Chrome Mox
26%inclusion52 decks202 decks
22%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion31 decks202 decks
13%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
14%inclusion28 decks202 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
58%inclusion117 decks202 decks
39%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
56%inclusion113 decks202 decks
52%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
53%inclusion107 decks202 decks
49%synergy
Mother of Runes
49%inclusion99 decks202 decks
28%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
49%inclusion98 decks202 decks
37%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
35%inclusion71 decks202 decks
31%synergy
Giver of Runes
34%inclusion68 decks202 decks
24%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
33%inclusion67 decks202 decks
29%synergy
Voice of Victory
32%inclusion64 decks202 decks
25%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion56 decks202 decks
10%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
28%inclusion56 decks202 decks
17%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
27%inclusion55 decks202 decks
17%synergy
Zack Fair
27%inclusion54 decks202 decks
22%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
25%inclusion51 decks202 decks
11%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
25%inclusion50 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Brass Squire
22%inclusion45 decks202 decks
20%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
22%inclusion45 decks202 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
20%inclusion41 decks202 decks
14%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
19%inclusion38 decks202 decks
17%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
19%inclusion38 decks202 decks
17%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
18%inclusion36 decks202 decks
14%synergy
Bastion Protector
17%inclusion34 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Silent Arbiter
16%inclusion33 decks202 decks
14%synergy
Leonin Shikari
16%inclusion33 decks202 decks
15%synergy
Weapons Vendor
16%inclusion31 decks195 decks
14%synergy
Solitude
16%inclusion32 decks202 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
15%inclusion31 decks202 decks
-8%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
14%inclusion29 decks202 decks
11%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
14%inclusion29 decks202 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Abunas
13%inclusion27 decks202 decks
11%synergy
Archon of Emeria
13%inclusion27 decks202 decks
8%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
13%inclusion26 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
13%inclusion26 decks202 decks
11%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
13%inclusion25 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Aven Interrupter
12%inclusion25 decks202 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
11%inclusion22 decks202 decks
-2%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
11%inclusion22 decks202 decks
8%synergy
Foundry Inspector
10%inclusion21 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
10%inclusion21 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
10%inclusion20 decks202 decks
7%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
8.9%inclusion18 decks202 decks
-19%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
8.9%inclusion18 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Delivery Moogle
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
7.9%inclusion16 decks202 decks
-1%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
7.9%inclusion16 decks202 decks
-3%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
7.4%inclusion15 decks202 decks
-3%synergy
Bronze Guardian
7.4%inclusion15 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
-7%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
46%inclusion93 decks202 decks
39%synergy
Generous Gift
38%inclusion76 decks202 decks
-7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
37%inclusion74 decks202 decks
11%synergy
Clever Concealment
31%inclusion63 decks202 decks
21%synergy
Silence
31%inclusion62 decks202 decks
22%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
30%inclusion60 decks202 decks
12%synergy
Reprieve
28%inclusion56 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
26%inclusion53 decks202 decks
20%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
26%inclusion52 decks202 decks
0%synergy
Restoration Magic
23%inclusion44 decks191 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
22%inclusion45 decks202 decks
8%synergy
Final Showdown
21%inclusion43 decks202 decks
16%synergy
Ephemerate
21%inclusion42 decks202 decks
8%synergy
Mana Tithe
20%inclusion40 decks202 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
18%inclusion37 decks202 decks
-1%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion34 decks202 decks
-7%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
15%inclusion30 decks202 decks
13%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
15%inclusion30 decks202 decks
12%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion28 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Orim's Chant
13%inclusion26 decks202 decks
9%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
12%inclusion25 decks202 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion24 decks202 decks
0%synergy
Angel's Grace
10%inclusion21 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Dawn Charm
8.4%inclusion17 decks202 decks
0%synergy
Cloudshift
7.4%inclusion15 decks202 decks
-2%synergy
Get Lost
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
0%synergy
Disenchant
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
-10%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.4%inclusion13 decks202 decks
-1%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
6.4%inclusion13 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
59%inclusion119 decks202 decks
46%synergy
Single Combat
31%inclusion62 decks202 decks
25%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
30%inclusion60 decks202 decks
16%synergy
Farewell
25%inclusion50 decks202 decks
0%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
17%inclusion34 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
12%inclusion24 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Unfinished Business
12%inclusion24 decks202 decks
10%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
11%inclusion23 decks202 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion22 decks202 decks
-18%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion20 decks202 decks
-6%synergy
Winds of Abandon
10%inclusion20 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.9%inclusion18 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
8.4%inclusion17 decks202 decks
-5%synergy
Slash the Ranks
8.4%inclusion17 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
1%synergy
Emeria's Call
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
-1%synergy
Armageddon
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
59%inclusion119 decks202 decks
54%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
50%inclusion102 decks202 decks
48%synergy
Colossus Hammer
50%inclusion100 decks202 decks
44%synergy
Mithril Coat
49%inclusion98 decks202 decks
41%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
47%inclusion95 decks202 decks
43%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
44%inclusion89 decks202 decks
41%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
39%inclusion79 decks202 decks
37%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
37%inclusion75 decks202 decks
33%synergy
Helm of the Host
37%inclusion75 decks202 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
35%inclusion71 decks202 decks
32%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
35%inclusion71 decks202 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion69 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
33%inclusion66 decks202 decks
30%synergy
Mask of Memory
33%inclusion66 decks202 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
30%inclusion61 decks202 decks
28%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
29%inclusion58 decks202 decks
27%synergy
Leyline Axe
28%inclusion57 decks202 decks
25%synergy
Lost Jitte
27%inclusion55 decks202 decks
26%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
26%inclusion53 decks202 decks
17%synergy
Robe of Stars
25%inclusion51 decks202 decks
21%synergy
Blade of Selves
25%inclusion50 decks202 decks
22%synergy
Argentum Armor
24%inclusion48 decks202 decks
20%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
23%inclusion45 decks195 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
23%inclusion46 decks202 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
22%inclusion45 decks202 decks
21%synergy
Pearl Medallion
22%inclusion44 decks202 decks
-36%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
21%inclusion42 decks202 decks
19%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
21%inclusion42 decks202 decks
14%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
20%inclusion41 decks202 decks
17%synergy
Basilisk Collar
19%inclusion39 decks202 decks
12%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
19%inclusion38 decks202 decks
18%synergy
Ultima Weapon
19%inclusion38 decks202 decks
17%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
18%inclusion37 decks202 decks
15%synergy
Champion's Helm
18%inclusion37 decks202 decks
15%synergy
Thran Power Suit
17%inclusion35 decks202 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion34 decks202 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Plate
16%inclusion33 decks202 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
16%inclusion33 decks202 decks
11%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
16%inclusion32 decks202 decks
15%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
11%inclusion23 decks202 decks
9%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
11%inclusion23 decks202 decks
8%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
11%inclusion22 decks202 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
10%inclusion21 decks202 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Armor
10%inclusion20 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
10%inclusion20 decks202 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
9.4%inclusion19 decks202 decks
-14%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.9%inclusion18 decks202 decks
7%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
8.9%inclusion18 decks202 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.9%inclusion18 decks202 decks
5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
-12%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
41%inclusion82 decks202 decks
31%synergy
Land Tax
39%inclusion79 decks202 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
24%inclusion49 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
20%inclusion41 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
16%inclusion32 decks202 decks
-3%synergy
Blind Obedience
12%inclusion24 decks202 decks
0%synergy
Deafening Silence
12%inclusion24 decks202 decks
7%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
10%inclusion21 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Rule of Law
8.9%inclusion18 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Rest in Peace
8.4%inclusion17 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
8.4%inclusion17 decks202 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
8.4%inclusion17 decks202 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.4%inclusion13 decks202 decks
-11%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
2%synergy
Super State
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion102 decks202 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
48%inclusion97 decks202 decks
37%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
44%inclusion89 decks202 decks
21%synergy
Inventors' Fair
43%inclusion87 decks202 decks
36%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
40%inclusion80 decks202 decks
30%synergy
Monumental Henge
38%inclusion77 decks202 decks
25%synergy
Buried Ruin
36%inclusion72 decks202 decks
26%synergy
War Room
34%inclusion68 decks202 decks
-3%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
32%inclusion65 decks202 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Den
32%inclusion64 decks202 decks
26%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
28%inclusion56 decks202 decks
-5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion46 decks202 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion42 decks202 decks
14%synergy
Minas Tirith
17%inclusion35 decks202 decks
-11%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
13%inclusion27 decks202 decks
-5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.4%inclusion19 decks202 decks
1%synergy
Fomori Vault
8.9%inclusion18 decks202 decks
8%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.7%inclusion12 decks138 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
8.4%inclusion17 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.4%inclusion15 decks202 decks
0%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.4%inclusion15 decks202 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
-5%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.4%inclusion13 decks202 decks
-6%synergy
Kor Haven
6.4%inclusion13 decks202 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.4%inclusion13 decks202 decks
2%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Wasteland
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion191 decks202 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion120 decks202 decks
1%synergy
The Aetherspark
45%inclusion91 decks202 decks
41%synergy
Mox Opal
38%inclusion77 decks202 decks
35%synergy
Mox Amber
32%inclusion65 decks202 decks
27%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion51 decks202 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion32 decks202 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion31 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion28 decks202 decks
-15%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
-10%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
91%inclusion184 decks202 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion56 decks202 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion44 decks202 decks
19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion41 decks202 decks
9%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
18%inclusion37 decks202 decks
15%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion29 decks202 decks
10%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion28 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion24 decks202 decks
-18%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion24 decks202 decks
0%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
11%inclusion23 decks202 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
10%inclusion20 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
9.4%inclusion19 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.9%inclusion18 decks202 decks
0%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
8.9%inclusion18 decks202 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.9%inclusion16 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.9%inclusion16 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Emeria's Call
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
-1%synergy