Cloud, Midgar Mercenary (Commander) - Upgraded

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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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3.0%inclusion2 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Personify
2.9%inclusion5 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Leonardo's Technique
1.5%inclusion2 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Dimensional Exile
1.5%inclusion1 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Kinbinding
1.1%inclusion2 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion594 decks626 decks
84%synergy
Buster Sword
87%inclusion538 decks620 decks
78%synergy
Forge Anew
81%inclusion505 decks626 decks
75%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
83%inclusion519 decks626 decks
73%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
82%inclusion512 decks626 decks
67%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
76%inclusion474 decks626 decks
67%synergy
Sword of the Animist
82%inclusion516 decks626 decks
64%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
69%inclusion431 decks626 decks
63%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
67%inclusion420 decks626 decks
62%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
66%inclusion414 decks626 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
85%inclusion534 decks626 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
74%inclusion463 decks626 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
74%inclusion463 decks626 decks
6%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
69%inclusion432 decks626 decks
60%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
68%inclusion424 decks626 decks
56%synergy
Genji Glove
66%inclusion393 decks594 decks
60%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
65%inclusion407 decks626 decks
58%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
63%inclusion397 decks626 decks
59%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
63%inclusion394 decks626 decks
58%synergy
Open the Armory
61%inclusion380 decks626 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
44%inclusion275 decks626 decks
21%synergy
Teferi's Protection
39%inclusion244 decks626 decks
12%synergy
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion205 decks626 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
26%inclusion165 decks626 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion96 decks626 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion61 decks626 decks
0%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
8.6%inclusion54 decks626 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
56%inclusion350 decks626 decks
22%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
49%inclusion306 decks626 decks
45%synergy
Zack Fair
43%inclusion270 decks625 decks
38%synergy
Grand Abolisher
42%inclusion266 decks626 decks
24%synergy
Mother of Runes
42%inclusion264 decks626 decks
21%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
38%inclusion238 decks626 decks
34%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
35%inclusion221 decks626 decks
31%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
30%inclusion185 decks621 decks
28%synergy
Brass Squire
29%inclusion182 decks626 decks
27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion180 decks626 decks
11%synergy
Weapons Vendor
27%inclusion162 decks605 decks
25%synergy
Giver of Runes
26%inclusion165 decks626 decks
16%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
25%inclusion156 decks626 decks
2%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
24%inclusion149 decks611 decks
22%synergy
Bastion Protector
24%inclusion151 decks626 decks
13%synergy
Voice of Victory
23%inclusion147 decks626 decks
17%synergy
Lion Sash
21%inclusion131 decks626 decks
15%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
21%inclusion129 decks626 decks
19%synergy
Foundry Inspector
20%inclusion125 decks626 decks
14%synergy
Sun Titan
20%inclusion124 decks626 decks
-3%synergy
Leonin Shikari
16%inclusion103 decks626 decks
15%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
15%inclusion97 decks626 decks
4%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
15%inclusion94 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
14%inclusion87 decks626 decks
0%synergy
Silent Arbiter
13%inclusion84 decks626 decks
11%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
13%inclusion77 decks599 decks
11%synergy
Leonin Abunas
13%inclusion80 decks626 decks
11%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
12%inclusion77 decks626 decks
-15%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
12%inclusion75 decks626 decks
4%synergy
Helitrooper
11%inclusion71 decks625 decks
11%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
11%inclusion71 decks626 decks
10%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
11%inclusion67 decks626 decks
8%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
10%inclusion65 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Delivery Moogle
10%inclusion62 decks599 decks
8%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
10%inclusion62 decks626 decks
4%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
10%inclusion60 decks626 decks
7%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
8.9%inclusion56 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
8.9%inclusion56 decks626 decks
-10%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
8.6%inclusion54 decks625 decks
6%synergy
Solitude
8.1%inclusion51 decks626 decks
3%synergy
Serra Ascendant
7.7%inclusion48 decks626 decks
-5%synergy
Armory Automaton
7.7%inclusion48 decks626 decks
7%synergy
Auriok Steelshaper
7.3%inclusion46 decks626 decks
7%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
7.2%inclusion45 decks626 decks
-3%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.7%inclusion42 decks626 decks
-14%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
6.5%inclusion41 decks626 decks
1%synergy
Bronze Guardian
6.5%inclusion41 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Starnheim Courser
6.2%inclusion39 decks626 decks
1%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
6.2%inclusion39 decks626 decks
-7%synergy
Tataru Taru
5.9%inclusion37 decks626 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
53%inclusion333 decks626 decks
46%synergy
Generous Gift
38%inclusion240 decks626 decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
34%inclusion214 decks626 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion207 decks626 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Magic
33%inclusion195 decks600 decks
20%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
29%inclusion184 decks626 decks
12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
28%inclusion176 decks626 decks
14%synergy
Clever Concealment
27%inclusion166 decks626 decks
16%synergy
Reprieve
24%inclusion150 decks626 decks
1%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
23%inclusion143 decks626 decks
21%synergy
Ephemerate
19%inclusion118 decks626 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion117 decks626 decks
-5%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
19%inclusion117 decks626 decks
16%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
17%inclusion108 decks626 decks
11%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion104 decks626 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
16%inclusion98 decks626 decks
15%synergy
Final Showdown
15%inclusion96 decks626 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14%inclusion89 decks626 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion85 decks626 decks
2%synergy
Cloudshift
12%inclusion75 decks626 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10%inclusion60 decks626 decks
2%synergy
Mana Tithe
9.4%inclusion59 decks626 decks
-3%synergy
Loran's Escape
9.4%inclusion59 decks626 decks
2%synergy
Get Lost
8.9%inclusion56 decks626 decks
2%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.5%inclusion47 decks626 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.3%inclusion46 decks626 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
6.9%inclusion43 decks626 decks
-10%synergy
Slash of Light
6.6%inclusion40 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.9%inclusion37 decks626 decks
-3%synergy
Parting Gust
5.3%inclusion33 decks626 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
34%inclusion214 decks626 decks
28%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
31%inclusion197 decks626 decks
18%synergy
Unfinished Business
20%inclusion124 decks626 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion105 decks626 decks
-12%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
17%inclusion49 decks294 decks
9%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
16%inclusion101 decks626 decks
13%synergy
Divine Reckoning
14%inclusion88 decks626 decks
10%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
14%inclusion85 decks626 decks
0%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
12%inclusion76 decks626 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
9.4%inclusion59 decks626 decks
-6%synergy
Slash the Ranks
8.8%inclusion55 decks626 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.7%inclusion48 decks626 decks
-1%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.7%inclusion42 decks626 decks
2%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.1%inclusion38 decks626 decks
-9%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.9%inclusion37 decks626 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Hearth and Home
59%inclusion368 decks626 decks
51%synergy
Commander's Plate
57%inclusion354 decks626 decks
45%synergy
Shadowspear
57%inclusion354 decks626 decks
47%synergy
Colossus Hammer
52%inclusion323 decks626 decks
46%synergy
Mithril Coat
46%inclusion291 decks626 decks
39%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
46%inclusion287 decks626 decks
42%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
46%inclusion285 decks626 decks
41%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
44%inclusion276 decks626 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
44%inclusion274 decks626 decks
41%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
41%inclusion257 decks626 decks
39%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
38%inclusion240 decks626 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion234 decks626 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Memory
36%inclusion224 decks626 decks
28%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
35%inclusion217 decks626 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
33%inclusion209 decks626 decks
31%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
33%inclusion208 decks626 decks
25%synergy
Argentum Armor
31%inclusion193 decks626 decks
28%synergy
Ultima Weapon
30%inclusion185 decks621 decks
28%synergy
Leyline Axe
29%inclusion182 decks626 decks
26%synergy
Blade of Selves
29%inclusion179 decks626 decks
26%synergy
Pearl Medallion
28%inclusion175 decks626 decks
-32%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
27%inclusion168 decks626 decks
25%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
26%inclusion164 decks626 decks
24%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
26%inclusion158 decks605 decks
23%synergy
Basilisk Collar
26%inclusion163 decks626 decks
18%synergy
Robe of Stars
25%inclusion158 decks626 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
25%inclusion156 decks626 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
25%inclusion156 decks626 decks
23%synergy
Helm of the Host
25%inclusion155 decks626 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
23%inclusion147 decks626 decks
22%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
23%inclusion146 decks626 decks
17%synergy
Champion's Helm
23%inclusion141 decks626 decks
19%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
23%inclusion141 decks626 decks
19%synergy
Thran Power Suit
22%inclusion136 decks626 decks
17%synergy
Lost Jitte
21%inclusion131 decks626 decks
20%synergy
Darksteel Plate
19%inclusion120 decks626 decks
16%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
19%inclusion118 decks626 decks
16%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
17%inclusion106 decks626 decks
15%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
17%inclusion105 decks626 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion102 decks626 decks
0%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
16%inclusion101 decks626 decks
11%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
16%inclusion99 decks626 decks
15%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
15%inclusion93 decks626 decks
14%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
15%inclusion92 decks626 decks
13%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
15%inclusion91 decks626 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion79 decks626 decks
9%synergy
The Wind Crystal
12%inclusion74 decks611 decks
-9%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
12%inclusion75 decks626 decks
-12%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
12%inclusion75 decks626 decks
11%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
12%inclusion74 decks626 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
39%inclusion243 decks626 decks
30%synergy
Land Tax
32%inclusion198 decks626 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion145 decks626 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
19%inclusion116 decks626 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion108 decks626 decks
-3%synergy
All That Glitters
16%inclusion101 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion67 decks626 decks
-7%synergy
Super State
9.2%inclusion49 decks532 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
8.1%inclusion51 decks626 decks
5%synergy
With Great Power...
6.7%inclusion28 decks419 decks
-2%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.2%inclusion39 decks626 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
8.1%inclusion51 decks626 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
62%inclusion388 decks626 decks
35%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
48%inclusion303 decks626 decks
39%synergy
Buried Ruin
42%inclusion265 decks626 decks
33%synergy
Monumental Henge
42%inclusion265 decks626 decks
29%synergy
Inventors' Fair
39%inclusion245 decks626 decks
32%synergy
War Room
38%inclusion239 decks626 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
35%inclusion221 decks626 decks
13%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
33%inclusion209 decks626 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion205 decks626 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion172 decks626 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Den
23%inclusion141 decks626 decks
17%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
22%inclusion137 decks626 decks
-10%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion116 decks626 decks
-9%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion111 decks626 decks
10%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
15%inclusion94 decks626 decks
-3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion79 decks626 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion61 decks626 decks
-2%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.4%inclusion42 decks501 decks
1%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.7%inclusion22 decks285 decks
-5%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.3%inclusion46 decks626 decks
0%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.3%inclusion46 decks626 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
6.9%inclusion43 decks626 decks
3%synergy
Kor Haven
6.7%inclusion42 decks626 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
6.7%inclusion42 decks626 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.4%inclusion40 decks626 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.4%inclusion34 decks626 decks
-7%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.3%inclusion26 decks489 decks
5%synergy
Fomori Vault
5.1%inclusion32 decks626 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion564 decks626 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion350 decks626 decks
-2%synergy
The Aetherspark
41%inclusion256 decks626 decks
37%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion102 decks626 decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion90 decks626 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion86 decks626 decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion85 decks626 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.3%inclusion58 decks626 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.5%inclusion41 decks626 decks
3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.3%inclusion33 decks626 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion598 decks626 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion180 decks626 decks
11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
15%inclusion95 decks626 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion89 decks626 decks
-15%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion85 decks626 decks
2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion83 decks626 decks
9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10%inclusion60 decks626 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
8.5%inclusion53 decks626 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.0%inclusion44 decks626 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
6.4%inclusion40 decks626 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.9%inclusion37 decks626 decks
-5%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.9%inclusion37 decks626 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.4%inclusion34 decks626 decks
-3%synergy