Cloud, Midgar Mercenary (Commander) - Expensive 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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Puresteel Paladin
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
82%synergy
Urza's Saga
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
82%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
79%synergy
Buster Sword
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
77%synergy
Commander's Plate
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Forge Anew
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
68%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Grand Abolisher
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Sword of the Animist
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
56%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Open the Armory
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
86%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
96%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
70%synergy
Teferi's Protection
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Smothering Tithe
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
44%synergy
The One Ring
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
64%synergy
Mana Vault
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Chrome Mox
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
56%synergy
Mox Diamond
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Creatures
Halvar, God of Battle
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Mother of Runes
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Giver of Runes
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Voice of Victory
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Archon of Emeria
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Aven Interrupter
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Silent Arbiter
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Solitude
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Serra Ascendant
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Walking Ballista
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Tataru Taru
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Leonin Shikari
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Monk Gyatso
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Censor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Metalworker
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Zack Fair
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Leonin Abunas
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Brass Squire
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Auriok Salvagers
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Auriok Steelshaper
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Rug of Smothering
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Silence
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Dispatch
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Reprieve
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Ephemerate
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Mana Tithe
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Orim's Chant
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Angel's Grace
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Final Showdown
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Clever Concealment
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Cloudshift
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Loran's Escape
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn Charm
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Parting Gust
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Calamity's Wake
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Single Combat
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Winds of Abandon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Armageddon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Cut a Deal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Slash the Ranks
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Umezawa's Jitte
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
60%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Genji Glove
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Colossus Hammer
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Mithril Coat
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Helm of the Host
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Leyline Axe
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Lost Jitte
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Mask of Memory
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Argentum Armor
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Thran Power Suit
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Blade of Selves
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Robe of Stars
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Pearl Medallion
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-41%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Champion's Helm
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Basilisk Collar
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Vexing Bauble
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Winter Moon
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Expedition Map
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Land Tax
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Rest in Peace
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Blind Obedience
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Rule of Law
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Deafening Silence
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Aura of Silence
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Reconnaissance
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Karmic Justice
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Teleportation Circle
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Light of Promise
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Crackdown
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Seam Rip
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Inventors' Fair
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Buried Ruin
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Den
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Monumental Henge
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Command Beacon
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
26%synergy
War Room
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
City of Traitors
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Fomori Vault
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Strip Mine
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Wasteland
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Clinic
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Kor Haven
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-20%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
89%synergy
Mox Amber
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
12%synergy
The Aetherspark
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
67%synergy
Lotus Petal
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Grim Monolith
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Paradise Mantle
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Lands
Plains
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
56%synergy
Cavern of Souls
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
19%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Cave
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-18%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy