Cloud, Midgar Mercenary (Commander) - Optimized Artifacts

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Puresteel Paladin
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
78%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
76%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
73%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Genji Glove
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Buster Sword
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Inventors' Fair
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Open the Armory
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Sword of the Animist
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Forge Anew
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Esper Sentinel
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Shadowspear
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Teferi's Protection
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Smothering Tithe
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
33%synergy
The One Ring
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Ancient Tomb
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Farewell
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Mother of Runes
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Zack Fair
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Foundry Inspector
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Giver of Runes
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Leonin Shikari
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Sun Titan
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Leonin Abunas
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Silent Arbiter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Serra Ascendant
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Cathar Commando
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Voice of Victory
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Solitude
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Roaming Throne
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Brass Squire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Windborn Muse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Ornithopter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Myrsmith
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Bastion Protector
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Bronze Guardian
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Metalworker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Archon of Emeria
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Dispatch
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Clever Concealment
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Silence
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Restoration Magic
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mana Tithe
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Disenchant
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-25%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Sudden Strike
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Ephemerate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Angel's Grace
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Loran's Escape
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Orim's Chant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Final Showdown
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Single Combat
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Wrath of God
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Divine Reckoning
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Unfinished Business
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Day of Judgment
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Fumigate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Armageddon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Ultima
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Scout for Survivors
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Colossus Hammer
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Commander's Plate
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Mithril Coat
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Robe of Stars
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Leyline Axe
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Argentum Armor
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Ultima Weapon
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Helm of the Host
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Blade of Selves
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Pearl Medallion
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-41%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Memory
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Thran Power Suit
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Totem
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Lost Jitte
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Hero's Blade
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Basilisk Collar
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
The Wind Crystal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Nettlecyst
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Quietus Spike
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Worldslayer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Vexing Bauble
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Brass Knuckles
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Haunted Cloak
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Forge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Land Tax
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
3%synergy
With Great Power...
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Rest in Peace
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Aura of Silence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
All That Glitters
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Aang's Iceberg
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Super State
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Buried Ruin
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Rogue's Passage
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Monumental Henge
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Den
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
War Room
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Kor Haven
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Mistveil Plains
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Strip Mine
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
The Aetherspark
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Mox Amber
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Mox Opal
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Paradise Mantle
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Plains
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Cavern of Souls
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Cave
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy