Cloud, Midgar Mercenary (Commander) - Upgraded 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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5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion137 decks143 decks
85%synergy
Forge Anew
85%inclusion121 decks143 decks
79%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
87%inclusion124 decks143 decks
77%synergy
Buster Sword
82%inclusion117 decks142 decks
74%synergy
Sword of the Animist
90%inclusion128 decks143 decks
71%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
78%inclusion112 decks143 decks
70%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
73%inclusion104 decks143 decks
67%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
80%inclusion115 decks143 decks
66%synergy
Genji Glove
71%inclusion97 decks136 decks
66%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
70%inclusion100 decks143 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion114 decks143 decks
4%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
69%inclusion99 decks143 decks
57%synergy
Path to Exile
69%inclusion99 decks143 decks
2%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
69%inclusion98 decks143 decks
60%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
69%inclusion98 decks143 decks
64%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
65%inclusion93 decks143 decks
60%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
65%inclusion93 decks143 decks
57%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
65%inclusion93 decks143 decks
58%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
64%inclusion92 decks143 decks
28%synergy
Open the Armory
64%inclusion91 decks143 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion60 decks143 decks
15%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
39%inclusion56 decks143 decks
16%synergy
Smothering Tithe
31%inclusion44 decks143 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
29%inclusion42 decks143 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion20 decks143 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.0%inclusion10 decks143 decks
-3%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
6.3%inclusion9 decks143 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Halvar, God of Battle
56%inclusion80 decks143 decks
52%synergy
Esper Sentinel
55%inclusion79 decks143 decks
21%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
45%inclusion64 decks143 decks
41%synergy
Grand Abolisher
41%inclusion58 decks143 decks
22%synergy
Mother of Runes
40%inclusion57 decks143 decks
19%synergy
Zack Fair
38%inclusion54 decks143 decks
33%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
38%inclusion54 decks143 decks
34%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
29%inclusion41 decks142 decks
27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion40 decks143 decks
11%synergy
Giver of Runes
28%inclusion40 decks143 decks
18%synergy
Brass Squire
27%inclusion38 decks143 decks
24%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
27%inclusion38 decks143 decks
4%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
25%inclusion35 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Weapons Vendor
25%inclusion34 decks138 decks
23%synergy
Bastion Protector
24%inclusion34 decks143 decks
13%synergy
Sun Titan
21%inclusion30 decks143 decks
-2%synergy
Lion Sash
20%inclusion28 decks143 decks
14%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion26 decks143 decks
11%synergy
Leonin Shikari
17%inclusion24 decks143 decks
15%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
17%inclusion24 decks143 decks
15%synergy
Leonin Abunas
15%inclusion22 decks143 decks
13%synergy
Foundry Inspector
15%inclusion22 decks143 decks
10%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
15%inclusion22 decks143 decks
14%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
15%inclusion22 decks143 decks
5%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
14%inclusion20 decks143 decks
3%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
13%inclusion18 decks143 decks
-15%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
12%inclusion17 decks143 decks
-2%synergy
Auriok Steelshaper
11%inclusion16 decks143 decks
11%synergy
Armory Automaton
11%inclusion16 decks143 decks
11%synergy
Silent Arbiter
10%inclusion15 decks143 decks
8%synergy
Serra Ascendant
10%inclusion14 decks143 decks
-3%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
10%inclusion14 decks143 decks
2%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
10%inclusion14 decks143 decks
-9%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
9.1%inclusion13 decks143 decks
-5%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
9.1%inclusion13 decks143 decks
6%synergy
Helitrooper
9.1%inclusion13 decks143 decks
8%synergy
Delivery Moogle
8.7%inclusion12 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
8.7%inclusion12 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Starnheim Courser
7.7%inclusion11 decks143 decks
3%synergy
Solitude
7.7%inclusion11 decks143 decks
2%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
7.7%inclusion11 decks143 decks
4%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
7.7%inclusion11 decks143 decks
5%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
7.0%inclusion10 decks143 decks
-3%synergy
Loyal Warhound
7.0%inclusion10 decks143 decks
-4%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
7.0%inclusion10 decks143 decks
2%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
6.3%inclusion9 decks143 decks
1%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
-4%synergy
Frodo, Determined Hero
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
5%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
55%inclusion79 decks143 decks
48%synergy
Generous Gift
47%inclusion67 decks143 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
36%inclusion49 decks138 decks
23%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
32%inclusion46 decks143 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
31%inclusion45 decks143 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
30%inclusion43 decks143 decks
16%synergy
Clever Concealment
29%inclusion41 decks143 decks
19%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
26%inclusion37 decks143 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
22%inclusion31 decks143 decks
-1%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
21%inclusion30 decks143 decks
20%synergy
Final Showdown
19%inclusion27 decks143 decks
14%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
18%inclusion26 decks143 decks
17%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
17%inclusion25 decks143 decks
15%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion20 decks143 decks
-10%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
14%inclusion20 decks143 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion19 decks143 decks
-6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion19 decks143 decks
1%synergy
Ephemerate
13%inclusion18 decks143 decks
-1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion16 decks143 decks
3%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion15 decks143 decks
2%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion14 decks143 decks
3%synergy
Cloudshift
9.1%inclusion13 decks143 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Tithe
9.1%inclusion13 decks143 decks
-3%synergy
Disenchant
9.1%inclusion13 decks143 decks
-8%synergy
Loran's Escape
8.4%inclusion12 decks143 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.4%inclusion12 decks143 decks
2%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.7%inclusion11 decks143 decks
3%synergy
Parting Gust
7.7%inclusion11 decks143 decks
2%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.3%inclusion9 decks143 decks
-3%synergy
Battle Menu
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
34%inclusion49 decks143 decks
29%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
27%inclusion39 decks143 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion30 decks143 decks
-8%synergy
Unfinished Business
19%inclusion27 decks143 decks
17%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
17%inclusion25 decks143 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
16%inclusion23 decks143 decks
13%synergy
Divine Reckoning
14%inclusion20 decks143 decks
10%synergy
Wrath of God
14%inclusion20 decks143 decks
-1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
13%inclusion18 decks143 decks
2%synergy
Slash the Ranks
10%inclusion15 decks143 decks
8%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.3%inclusion9 decks143 decks
-9%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
1%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
64%inclusion91 decks143 decks
58%synergy
Shadowspear
61%inclusion87 decks143 decks
51%synergy
Commander's Plate
56%inclusion80 decks143 decks
44%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
50%inclusion72 decks143 decks
47%synergy
Mithril Coat
48%inclusion69 decks143 decks
41%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
47%inclusion67 decks143 decks
42%synergy
Colossus Hammer
47%inclusion67 decks143 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
45%inclusion64 decks143 decks
42%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
43%inclusion61 decks143 decks
40%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
42%inclusion60 decks143 decks
40%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
40%inclusion57 decks143 decks
37%synergy
Mask of Memory
39%inclusion56 decks143 decks
32%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
37%inclusion53 decks143 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion53 decks143 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
36%inclusion51 decks143 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
34%inclusion49 decks143 decks
32%synergy
Argentum Armor
34%inclusion48 decks143 decks
30%synergy
Ultima Weapon
33%inclusion47 decks142 decks
31%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
32%inclusion44 decks138 decks
29%synergy
Robe of Stars
29%inclusion42 decks143 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
28%inclusion40 decks143 decks
26%synergy
Pearl Medallion
26%inclusion37 decks143 decks
-34%synergy
Thran Power Suit
26%inclusion37 decks143 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
26%inclusion37 decks143 decks
18%synergy
Helm of the Host
25%inclusion36 decks143 decks
21%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
25%inclusion36 decks143 decks
19%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
24%inclusion35 decks143 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
24%inclusion35 decks143 decks
23%synergy
Blade of Selves
24%inclusion35 decks143 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
23%inclusion33 decks143 decks
21%synergy
Champion's Helm
23%inclusion33 decks143 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion32 decks143 decks
19%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
22%inclusion32 decks143 decks
20%synergy
Lost Jitte
21%inclusion30 decks143 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
20%inclusion29 decks143 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Plate
20%inclusion29 decks143 decks
17%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
20%inclusion28 decks143 decks
17%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
19%inclusion27 decks143 decks
17%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
18%inclusion26 decks143 decks
17%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
17%inclusion25 decks143 decks
15%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
15%inclusion22 decks143 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
15%inclusion21 decks143 decks
10%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
14%inclusion20 decks143 decks
-10%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
13%inclusion19 decks143 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion18 decks143 decks
9%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion18 decks143 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion18 decks143 decks
-4%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
12%inclusion17 decks143 decks
11%synergy
Nettlecyst
11%inclusion16 decks143 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
11%inclusion16 decks143 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
40%inclusion57 decks143 decks
31%synergy
Land Tax
31%inclusion44 decks143 decks
-1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion36 decks143 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
22%inclusion32 decks143 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion25 decks143 decks
-3%synergy
All That Glitters
15%inclusion22 decks143 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion15 decks143 decks
-7%synergy
Super State
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
7.7%inclusion11 decks143 decks
5%synergy
With Great Power...
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
10%inclusion15 decks143 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
61%inclusion87 decks143 decks
34%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
48%inclusion68 decks143 decks
38%synergy
Buried Ruin
45%inclusion64 decks143 decks
35%synergy
Monumental Henge
44%inclusion63 decks143 decks
31%synergy
Inventors' Fair
42%inclusion60 decks143 decks
35%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
42%inclusion60 decks143 decks
4%synergy
War Room
42%inclusion60 decks143 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
34%inclusion49 decks143 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion47 decks143 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion40 decks143 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Den
24%inclusion35 decks143 decks
19%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
22%inclusion32 decks143 decks
-10%synergy
Command Beacon
22%inclusion31 decks143 decks
14%synergy
Minas Tirith
20%inclusion28 decks143 decks
-8%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
18%inclusion26 decks143 decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
16%inclusion23 decks143 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion16 decks143 decks
-1%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Strip Mine
7.7%inclusion11 decks143 decks
4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.7%inclusion11 decks143 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Kor Haven
7.0%inclusion10 decks143 decks
2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.0%inclusion10 decks143 decks
-1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.3%inclusion9 decks143 decks
-6%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.3%inclusion9 decks143 decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion127 decks143 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
48%inclusion69 decks143 decks
-10%synergy
The Aetherspark
40%inclusion57 decks143 decks
36%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion23 decks143 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion19 decks143 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion17 decks143 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion17 decks143 decks
-16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.3%inclusion9 decks143 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
94%inclusion135 decks143 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion40 decks143 decks
11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
18%inclusion26 decks143 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion26 decks143 decks
-11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion20 decks143 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion19 decks143 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion16 decks143 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion16 decks143 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
7.7%inclusion11 decks143 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.7%inclusion11 decks143 decks
-1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
2%synergy