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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Personify
2.2%inclusion3 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Leonardo's Technique
1.1%inclusion1 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Morningtide's Light
0.9%inclusion3 decks340 decks
0%synergy
Adept Watershaper
0.8%inclusion1 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Gallant Fowlknight
0.7%inclusion1 decks137 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion574 decks606 decks
84%synergy
Buster Sword
87%inclusion519 decks600 decks
78%synergy
Forge Anew
81%inclusion490 decks606 decks
75%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
83%inclusion505 decks606 decks
73%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
82%inclusion495 decks606 decks
67%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
75%inclusion457 decks606 decks
67%synergy
Sword of the Animist
83%inclusion502 decks606 decks
64%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
69%inclusion420 decks606 decks
63%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
67%inclusion408 decks606 decks
63%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
67%inclusion405 decks606 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
85%inclusion514 decks606 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
74%inclusion449 decks606 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
73%inclusion444 decks606 decks
6%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
69%inclusion416 decks606 decks
60%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
67%inclusion408 decks606 decks
55%synergy
Genji Glove
66%inclusion380 decks574 decks
60%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
66%inclusion397 decks606 decks
59%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
64%inclusion387 decks606 decks
60%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
63%inclusion384 decks606 decks
58%synergy
Open the Armory
60%inclusion365 decks606 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
43%inclusion262 decks606 decks
20%synergy
Teferi's Protection
39%inclusion239 decks606 decks
12%synergy
Smothering Tithe
34%inclusion204 decks606 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
27%inclusion162 decks606 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion94 decks606 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion58 decks606 decks
-1%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
8.7%inclusion53 decks606 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
56%inclusion340 decks606 decks
22%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
49%inclusion299 decks606 decks
46%synergy
Zack Fair
44%inclusion264 decks605 decks
39%synergy
Grand Abolisher
43%inclusion261 decks606 decks
24%synergy
Mother of Runes
42%inclusion257 decks606 decks
21%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
38%inclusion229 decks606 decks
34%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
36%inclusion217 decks606 decks
32%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
30%inclusion181 decks601 decks
28%synergy
Brass Squire
30%inclusion179 decks606 decks
27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion176 decks606 decks
12%synergy
Weapons Vendor
27%inclusion157 decks585 decks
25%synergy
Giver of Runes
26%inclusion160 decks606 decks
16%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
25%inclusion152 decks606 decks
3%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
25%inclusion146 decks591 decks
22%synergy
Voice of Victory
24%inclusion147 decks606 decks
17%synergy
Bastion Protector
24%inclusion145 decks606 decks
13%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion131 decks606 decks
16%synergy
Foundry Inspector
20%inclusion123 decks606 decks
14%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
20%inclusion123 decks606 decks
19%synergy
Sun Titan
20%inclusion120 decks606 decks
-3%synergy
Leonin Shikari
17%inclusion103 decks606 decks
15%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
16%inclusion96 decks606 decks
5%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
16%inclusion94 decks606 decks
5%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
14%inclusion83 decks606 decks
0%synergy
Silent Arbiter
14%inclusion82 decks606 decks
11%synergy
Leonin Abunas
13%inclusion79 decks606 decks
11%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
13%inclusion78 decks606 decks
-14%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
13%inclusion73 decks579 decks
11%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
12%inclusion72 decks606 decks
4%synergy
Helitrooper
11%inclusion68 decks605 decks
10%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
11%inclusion68 decks606 decks
10%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
11%inclusion67 decks606 decks
8%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
10%inclusion63 decks606 decks
5%synergy
Delivery Moogle
10%inclusion60 decks579 decks
8%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
10%inclusion62 decks606 decks
5%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
10%inclusion58 decks606 decks
7%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
9.1%inclusion55 decks606 decks
5%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
8.7%inclusion53 decks606 decks
-10%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
8.3%inclusion50 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Solitude
8.3%inclusion50 decks606 decks
3%synergy
Serra Ascendant
7.8%inclusion47 decks606 decks
-5%synergy
Armory Automaton
7.8%inclusion47 decks606 decks
7%synergy
Auriok Steelshaper
7.6%inclusion46 decks606 decks
7%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
6.9%inclusion42 decks606 decks
-3%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.8%inclusion41 decks606 decks
-14%synergy
Starnheim Courser
6.6%inclusion40 decks606 decks
2%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
6.4%inclusion39 decks606 decks
-7%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
6.4%inclusion39 decks606 decks
1%synergy
Bronze Guardian
6.3%inclusion38 decks606 decks
4%synergy
Tataru Taru
6.1%inclusion37 decks606 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
53%inclusion319 decks606 decks
45%synergy
Generous Gift
38%inclusion230 decks606 decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
34%inclusion208 decks606 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion201 decks606 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Magic
33%inclusion189 decks580 decks
21%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
29%inclusion178 decks606 decks
12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
29%inclusion174 decks606 decks
15%synergy
Clever Concealment
26%inclusion160 decks606 decks
16%synergy
Reprieve
24%inclusion144 decks606 decks
1%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
23%inclusion139 decks606 decks
21%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
19%inclusion115 decks606 decks
16%synergy
Ephemerate
19%inclusion114 decks606 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion113 decks606 decks
-5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
18%inclusion107 decks606 decks
11%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion100 decks606 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
16%inclusion98 decks606 decks
15%synergy
Final Showdown
15%inclusion92 decks606 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
15%inclusion88 decks606 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion82 decks606 decks
2%synergy
Cloudshift
12%inclusion72 decks606 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10%inclusion59 decks606 decks
2%synergy
Mana Tithe
10%inclusion58 decks606 decks
-3%synergy
Get Lost
9.2%inclusion56 decks606 decks
3%synergy
Loran's Escape
9.2%inclusion56 decks606 decks
1%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.4%inclusion45 decks606 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.3%inclusion44 decks606 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
6.9%inclusion42 decks606 decks
-10%synergy
Slash of Light
6.5%inclusion38 decks584 decks
5%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.1%inclusion37 decks606 decks
-3%synergy
Parting Gust
5.3%inclusion32 decks606 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
35%inclusion210 decks606 decks
29%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
32%inclusion196 decks606 decks
19%synergy
Unfinished Business
20%inclusion120 decks606 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion101 decks606 decks
-12%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
16%inclusion99 decks606 decks
13%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
16%inclusion43 decks271 decks
8%synergy
Divine Reckoning
14%inclusion86 decks606 decks
10%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
13%inclusion79 decks606 decks
0%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
12%inclusion75 decks606 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
9.1%inclusion55 decks606 decks
-6%synergy
Slash the Ranks
8.7%inclusion53 decks606 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.4%inclusion45 decks606 decks
-1%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.4%inclusion39 decks606 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.3%inclusion38 decks606 decks
0%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.9%inclusion36 decks606 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Hearth and Home
59%inclusion355 decks606 decks
51%synergy
Shadowspear
57%inclusion344 decks606 decks
47%synergy
Commander's Plate
56%inclusion342 decks606 decks
44%synergy
Colossus Hammer
51%inclusion311 decks606 decks
46%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
46%inclusion281 decks606 decks
43%synergy
Mithril Coat
46%inclusion279 decks606 decks
38%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
45%inclusion272 decks606 decks
40%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
44%inclusion264 decks606 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
43%inclusion262 decks606 decks
40%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
41%inclusion249 decks606 decks
39%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
38%inclusion230 decks606 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion224 decks606 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Memory
36%inclusion216 decks606 decks
28%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
35%inclusion210 decks606 decks
32%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
33%inclusion203 decks606 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
33%inclusion201 decks606 decks
30%synergy
Argentum Armor
31%inclusion189 decks606 decks
28%synergy
Ultima Weapon
30%inclusion181 decks601 decks
28%synergy
Leyline Axe
30%inclusion180 decks606 decks
26%synergy
Blade of Selves
29%inclusion178 decks606 decks
27%synergy
Pearl Medallion
28%inclusion171 decks606 decks
-31%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
27%inclusion161 decks606 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
27%inclusion161 decks606 decks
25%synergy
Basilisk Collar
26%inclusion158 decks606 decks
18%synergy
Robe of Stars
26%inclusion157 decks606 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
26%inclusion155 decks606 decks
23%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
25%inclusion148 decks585 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
25%inclusion152 decks606 decks
24%synergy
Helm of the Host
25%inclusion152 decks606 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
24%inclusion144 decks606 decks
22%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
23%inclusion141 decks606 decks
17%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion136 decks606 decks
19%synergy
Thran Power Suit
22%inclusion134 decks606 decks
17%synergy
Champion's Helm
22%inclusion134 decks606 decks
18%synergy
Lost Jitte
21%inclusion127 decks606 decks
20%synergy
Darksteel Plate
19%inclusion113 decks606 decks
15%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
18%inclusion112 decks606 decks
16%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
17%inclusion105 decks606 decks
15%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
17%inclusion102 decks606 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion101 decks606 decks
12%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
16%inclusion99 decks606 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion98 decks606 decks
0%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
15%inclusion90 decks606 decks
9%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
15%inclusion89 decks606 decks
14%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
14%inclusion87 decks606 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion75 decks606 decks
9%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
12%inclusion74 decks606 decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
12%inclusion74 decks606 decks
-12%synergy
The Wind Crystal
12%inclusion70 decks591 decks
-9%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
12%inclusion71 decks606 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
38%inclusion233 decks606 decks
29%synergy
Land Tax
32%inclusion192 decks606 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion140 decks606 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
19%inclusion116 decks606 decks
5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion104 decks606 decks
-3%synergy
All That Glitters
16%inclusion98 decks606 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion66 decks606 decks
-7%synergy
Super State
9.2%inclusion47 decks511 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
8.1%inclusion49 decks606 decks
5%synergy
With Great Power...
6.6%inclusion26 decks396 decks
-3%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.3%inclusion38 decks606 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
8.4%inclusion51 decks606 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
61%inclusion372 decks606 decks
35%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
48%inclusion291 decks606 decks
38%synergy
Monumental Henge
42%inclusion257 decks606 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
42%inclusion255 decks606 decks
33%synergy
Inventors' Fair
39%inclusion237 decks606 decks
32%synergy
War Room
38%inclusion232 decks606 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
36%inclusion217 decks606 decks
13%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
34%inclusion205 decks606 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion198 decks606 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion165 decks606 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Den
22%inclusion136 decks606 decks
17%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
22%inclusion134 decks606 decks
-10%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion114 decks606 decks
-9%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion107 decks606 decks
10%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
16%inclusion94 decks606 decks
-3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion77 decks606 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion58 decks606 decks
-2%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.5%inclusion41 decks480 decks
1%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
8.0%inclusion21 decks262 decks
-5%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.6%inclusion46 decks606 decks
1%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.1%inclusion43 decks606 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
6.9%inclusion42 decks606 decks
3%synergy
Kor Haven
6.9%inclusion42 decks606 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.6%inclusion40 decks606 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
6.4%inclusion39 decks606 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.6%inclusion34 decks606 decks
-7%synergy
Fomori Vault
5.3%inclusion32 decks606 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion544 decks606 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion337 decks606 decks
-2%synergy
The Aetherspark
40%inclusion244 decks606 decks
37%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion97 decks606 decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion85 decks606 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion81 decks606 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion80 decks606 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.4%inclusion57 decks606 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.6%inclusion40 decks606 decks
3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.3%inclusion32 decks606 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion580 decks606 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion176 decks606 decks
12%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
15%inclusion90 decks606 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion87 decks606 decks
-15%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion82 decks606 decks
2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion80 decks606 decks
9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10%inclusion59 decks606 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
8.9%inclusion54 decks606 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.9%inclusion42 decks606 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
6.4%inclusion39 decks606 decks
0%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.1%inclusion37 decks606 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.9%inclusion36 decks606 decks
-5%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.3%inclusion32 decks606 decks
-3%synergy