Cloud, Midgar Mercenary (Commander) - Optimized Equipment

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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
Winnowing
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion62 decks65 decks
85%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
92%inclusion60 decks65 decks
82%synergy
Buster Sword
88%inclusion57 decks65 decks
79%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
85%inclusion55 decks65 decks
76%synergy
Forge Anew
80%inclusion52 decks65 decks
74%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
80%inclusion52 decks65 decks
74%synergy
Genji Glove
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
74%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
77%inclusion50 decks65 decks
72%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
77%inclusion50 decks65 decks
72%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
80%inclusion52 decks65 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
88%inclusion57 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
82%inclusion53 decks65 decks
67%synergy
Esper Sentinel
80%inclusion52 decks65 decks
46%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
75%inclusion49 decks65 decks
39%synergy
Commander's Plate
72%inclusion47 decks65 decks
60%synergy
Sword of the Animist
72%inclusion47 decks65 decks
54%synergy
Path to Exile
71%inclusion46 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
69%inclusion45 decks65 decks
61%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
65%inclusion42 decks65 decks
58%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
63%inclusion41 decks65 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
85%inclusion55 decks65 decks
62%synergy
Teferi's Protection
69%inclusion45 decks65 decks
42%synergy
Smothering Tithe
65%inclusion42 decks65 decks
34%synergy
The One Ring
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
39%synergy
Ancient Tomb
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
36%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Farewell
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Chrome Mox
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Halvar, God of Battle
60%inclusion39 decks65 decks
56%synergy
Grand Abolisher
60%inclusion39 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
57%inclusion37 decks65 decks
53%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
37%synergy
Mother of Runes
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Zack Fair
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Giver of Runes
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Voice of Victory
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Solitude
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Silent Arbiter
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Brass Squire
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Sun Titan
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Archon of Emeria
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Weapons Vendor
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Leonin Abunas
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Serra Ascendant
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Leonin Shikari
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Foundry Inspector
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Aven Interrupter
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Tataru Taru
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Cathar Commando
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-21%synergy
Bastion Protector
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Delivery Moogle
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
42%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Clever Concealment
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Silence
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Restoration Magic
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Ephemerate
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Final Showdown
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Mana Tithe
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Loran's Escape
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Angel's Grace
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Everybody Lives!
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Dawn Charm
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Get Lost
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
62%inclusion40 decks65 decks
48%synergy
Single Combat
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-15%synergy
Wrath of God
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Divine Reckoning
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Unfinished Business
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Winds of Abandon
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Cataclysm
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Armageddon
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Day of Judgment
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
60%inclusion39 decks65 decks
51%synergy
Colossus Hammer
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
47%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
47%synergy
Mithril Coat
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
42%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
44%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
40%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
36%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
34%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
33%synergy
Lost Jitte
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Mask of Memory
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Leyline Axe
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Robe of Stars
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Blade of Selves
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Argentum Armor
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Ultima Weapon
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Pearl Medallion
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
-36%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Thran Power Suit
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Helm of the Host
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Champion's Helm
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Quietus Spike
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Winter Moon
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Nettlecyst
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Land Tax
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Ghostly Prison
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Rest in Peace
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Rule of Law
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-10%synergy
Deafening Silence
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Grasp of Fate
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
0%synergy
All That Glitters
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
With Great Power...
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
57%inclusion37 decks65 decks
50%synergy
Urza's Saga
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
38%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Buried Ruin
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
37%synergy
Monumental Henge
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
War Room
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Den
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Minas Tirith
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Strip Mine
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Kor Haven
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Wasteland
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion62 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion42 decks65 decks
7%synergy
The Aetherspark
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Mox Opal
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
33%synergy
Mox Amber
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Lotus Petal
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Plains
95%inclusion62 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
15%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-15%synergy
Command Tower
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
0%synergy