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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion134 decks140 decks
85%synergy
Forge Anew
86%inclusion120 decks140 decks
80%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
88%inclusion123 decks140 decks
78%synergy
Buster Sword
82%inclusion114 decks139 decks
74%synergy
Sword of the Animist
91%inclusion127 decks140 decks
72%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
79%inclusion110 decks140 decks
70%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
74%inclusion103 decks140 decks
68%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
71%inclusion100 decks140 decks
67%synergy
Genji Glove
72%inclusion96 decks133 decks
66%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
81%inclusion113 decks140 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion111 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
69%inclusion97 decks140 decks
57%synergy
Path to Exile
69%inclusion97 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
69%inclusion97 decks140 decks
61%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
69%inclusion97 decks140 decks
65%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
67%inclusion94 decks140 decks
62%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
66%inclusion93 decks140 decks
59%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
66%inclusion93 decks140 decks
60%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
65%inclusion91 decks140 decks
29%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
65%inclusion91 decks140 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
41%inclusion58 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
39%inclusion54 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion42 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
30%inclusion42 decks140 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Halvar, God of Battle
56%inclusion79 decks140 decks
53%synergy
Esper Sentinel
55%inclusion77 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
44%inclusion62 decks140 decks
40%synergy
Grand Abolisher
41%inclusion58 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Mother of Runes
41%inclusion57 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
39%inclusion54 decks140 decks
35%synergy
Zack Fair
37%inclusion52 decks140 decks
32%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion41 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Giver of Runes
29%inclusion41 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
28%inclusion39 decks139 decks
26%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
28%inclusion39 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Brass Squire
27%inclusion38 decks140 decks
25%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
25%inclusion34 decks137 decks
23%synergy
Weapons Vendor
24%inclusion33 decks135 decks
22%synergy
Bastion Protector
24%inclusion33 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Lion Sash
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Sun Titan
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Voice of Victory
19%inclusion27 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Leonin Shikari
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Leonin Abunas
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Foundry Inspector
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
-14%synergy
Auriok Steelshaper
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Armory Automaton
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Silent Arbiter
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
-4%synergy
Serra Ascendant
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
-4%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Helitrooper
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
-10%synergy
Delivery Moogle
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Starnheim Courser
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Loyal Warhound
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
-4%synergy
Solitude
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Frodo, Determined Hero
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Tataru Taru
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Claim Jumper
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
56%inclusion79 decks140 decks
49%synergy
Generous Gift
48%inclusion67 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
36%inclusion48 decks135 decks
24%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
32%inclusion45 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
31%inclusion44 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
31%inclusion44 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
29%inclusion41 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
27%inclusion38 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
21%inclusion30 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Final Showdown
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
19%inclusion27 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Ephemerate
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
-6%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
-11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Mana Tithe
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
-7%synergy
Cloudshift
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Loran's Escape
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Parting Gust
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Battle Menu
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
64%inclusion90 decks140 decks
51%synergy
Single Combat
34%inclusion48 decks140 decks
29%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
29%inclusion41 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Unfinished Business
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
-9%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Divine Reckoning
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Wrath of God
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Slash the Ranks
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-9%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
61%inclusion85 decks140 decks
51%synergy
Commander's Plate
56%inclusion79 decks140 decks
44%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
52%inclusion73 decks140 decks
49%synergy
Colossus Hammer
49%inclusion68 decks140 decks
43%synergy
Mithril Coat
48%inclusion67 decks140 decks
40%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
47%inclusion66 decks140 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
46%inclusion64 decks140 decks
43%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
44%inclusion61 decks140 decks
41%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
44%inclusion61 decks140 decks
41%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
40%inclusion56 decks140 decks
37%synergy
Mask of Memory
39%inclusion55 decks140 decks
32%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
38%inclusion53 decks140 decks
34%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
35%inclusion49 decks140 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion49 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
34%inclusion47 decks140 decks
31%synergy
Argentum Armor
34%inclusion47 decks140 decks
30%synergy
Ultima Weapon
33%inclusion46 decks139 decks
31%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
30%inclusion40 decks135 decks
27%synergy
Robe of Stars
29%inclusion41 decks140 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
27%inclusion38 decks140 decks
25%synergy
Pearl Medallion
26%inclusion37 decks140 decks
-33%synergy
Thran Power Suit
26%inclusion37 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Helm of the Host
26%inclusion36 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Blade of Selves
26%inclusion36 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
26%inclusion36 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Basilisk Collar
25%inclusion35 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Leyline Axe
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Champion's Helm
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Lost Jitte
21%inclusion30 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
21%inclusion30 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
21%inclusion30 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
19%inclusion27 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Plate
19%inclusion27 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
-9%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
-4%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Fireshrieker
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Nettlecyst
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
40%inclusion56 decks140 decks
31%synergy
Land Tax
31%inclusion43 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion35 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
24%inclusion33 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
All That Glitters
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
-7%synergy
Super State
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
5%synergy
With Great Power...
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
61%inclusion85 decks140 decks
34%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
49%inclusion68 decks140 decks
39%synergy
Buried Ruin
46%inclusion65 decks140 decks
37%synergy
Monumental Henge
44%inclusion62 decks140 decks
31%synergy
Inventors' Fair
42%inclusion59 decks140 decks
35%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
42%inclusion59 decks140 decks
4%synergy
War Room
41%inclusion58 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
35%inclusion49 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion46 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion40 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Den
26%inclusion36 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
24%inclusion33 decks140 decks
-9%synergy
Command Beacon
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion27 decks140 decks
-8%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Kor Haven
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-6%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion124 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
48%inclusion67 decks140 decks
-10%synergy
The Aetherspark
41%inclusion57 decks140 decks
37%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
-17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-10%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-15%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
0%synergy
White Auracite
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
94%inclusion132 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion41 decks140 decks
12%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
-11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
2%synergy