Cloud, Midgar Mercenary (Commander) - Budget 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
Kinbinding
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Personify
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Gallant Fowlknight
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Morningtide's Light
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
85%inclusion51 decks60 decks
75%synergy
Genji Glove
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
62%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
73%inclusion44 decks60 decks
61%synergy
Forge Anew
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
56%synergy
Zack Fair
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
54%synergy
Buster Sword
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
53%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
67%inclusion40 decks60 decks
52%synergy
Sword of the Animist
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
50%synergy
Weapons Vendor
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
49%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
83%inclusion50 decks60 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion40 decks60 decks
-9%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Colossus Hammer
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
47%synergy
Open the Armory
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Restoration Magic
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Dispatch
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
41%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-16%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-19%synergy
Creatures
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
35%synergy
Sun Titan
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Bastion Protector
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Delivery Moogle
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Lion Sash
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Brass Squire
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Helitrooper
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Bronze Guardian
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Foundry Inspector
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Leonin Abunas
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Mother of Runes
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Giver of Runes
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-17%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Shikari
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
PuPu UFO
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Loyal Warhound
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Armory Automaton
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Tataru Taru
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Starnheim Courser
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Relic Seeker
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
-12%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Slash of Light
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Battle Menu
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Reprieve
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Cloudshift
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Clever Concealment
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Tithe
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Ephemerate
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Fate of the Sun-Cryst
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-14%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Silence
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Parting Gust
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Flicker of Fate
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Protection Magic
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Reroute Systems
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Gods Willing
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-13%synergy
Disenchant
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
You're Not Alone
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Fierce Retribution
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Moogles' Valor
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
You Cannot Pass!
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Brave the Elements
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Brought Back
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Auron's Inspiration
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Unfinished Business
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Austere Command
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Single Combat
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
13%synergy
United Battlefront
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Starfall Invocation
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Cut a Deal
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Slash the Ranks
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
One Last Job
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Martial Coup
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Split Up
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Helping Hand
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Mass Calcify
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Exorcise
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Ravnica at War
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Mighty
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Call a Surprise Witness
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Final Judgment
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Ultima
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Champion's Helm
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Mask of Memory
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Darksteel Plate
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Ultima Weapon
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Basilisk Collar
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
30%synergy
Blade of Selves
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Thran Power Suit
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Argentum Armor
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Pearl Medallion
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
-31%synergy
Leyline Axe
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
23%synergy
The Wind Crystal
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Goldvein Pick
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Celestial Armor
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Hero's Blade
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Excalibur II
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Crystal Fragments
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Fireshrieker
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
6%synergy
White Mage's Staff
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Paladin's Arms
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Phoenix Down
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Lost Jitte
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
All That Glitters
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
7%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Super State
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Hardlight Containment
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
With Great Power...
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-9%synergy
Land Tax
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-23%synergy
Timely Ward
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
0%synergy
War of the Last Alliance
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Brave the Sands
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Monumental Henge
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Buried Ruin
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Ancient Den
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
8%synergy
The Gold Saucer
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-13%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-19%synergy
The Fair Basilica
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Steppe
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-30%synergy
Idyllic Grange
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Drifting Meadow
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Blast Zone
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-27%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion49 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
White Auracite
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
16%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Blitzball
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Caged Sun
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
-9%synergy
Command Tower
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Wastes
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy