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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4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion138 decks144 decks
85%synergy
Forge Anew
85%inclusion122 decks144 decks
79%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
87%inclusion125 decks144 decks
77%synergy
Buster Sword
82%inclusion117 decks143 decks
73%synergy
Sword of the Animist
89%inclusion128 decks144 decks
70%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
78%inclusion113 decks144 decks
70%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
73%inclusion105 decks144 decks
67%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
81%inclusion116 decks144 decks
66%synergy
Genji Glove
72%inclusion98 decks137 decks
66%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
70%inclusion101 decks144 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion115 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
69%inclusion100 decks144 decks
57%synergy
Path to Exile
69%inclusion100 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
69%inclusion99 decks144 decks
60%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
69%inclusion99 decks144 decks
65%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
65%inclusion94 decks144 decks
60%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
65%inclusion94 decks144 decks
58%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
65%inclusion94 decks144 decks
58%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
65%inclusion93 decks144 decks
29%synergy
Open the Armory
64%inclusion92 decks144 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion60 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
39%inclusion56 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Smothering Tithe
31%inclusion44 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
29%inclusion42 decks144 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Halvar, God of Battle
56%inclusion81 decks144 decks
53%synergy
Esper Sentinel
56%inclusion80 decks144 decks
21%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
45%inclusion65 decks144 decks
41%synergy
Grand Abolisher
41%inclusion59 decks144 decks
22%synergy
Mother of Runes
40%inclusion58 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Zack Fair
38%inclusion54 decks144 decks
33%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
38%inclusion54 decks144 decks
34%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
29%inclusion41 decks143 decks
27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion41 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Giver of Runes
28%inclusion41 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
27%inclusion39 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Brass Squire
26%inclusion38 decks144 decks
24%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
25%inclusion35 decks141 decks
23%synergy
Weapons Vendor
24%inclusion34 decks139 decks
22%synergy
Bastion Protector
24%inclusion34 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Sun Titan
21%inclusion30 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Lion Sash
19%inclusion28 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Voice of Victory
19%inclusion27 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Leonin Shikari
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Leonin Abunas
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Foundry Inspector
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
-15%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Auriok Steelshaper
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Armory Automaton
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Silent Arbiter
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Serra Ascendant
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
-9%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
-5%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Helitrooper
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Delivery Moogle
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Starnheim Courser
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Solitude
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Loyal Warhound
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
-4%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
-4%synergy
Frodo, Determined Hero
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
56%inclusion80 decks144 decks
48%synergy
Generous Gift
47%inclusion68 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
35%inclusion49 decks139 decks
23%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
32%inclusion46 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
31%inclusion45 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
31%inclusion44 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Clever Concealment
29%inclusion42 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
26%inclusion38 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
22%inclusion32 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
20%inclusion29 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Final Showdown
19%inclusion28 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
19%inclusion27 decks144 decks
17%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
17%inclusion25 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
-10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
-6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Ephemerate
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
-1%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Cloudshift
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Tithe
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Disenchant
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
-8%synergy
Loran's Escape
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Parting Gust
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Battle Menu
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
34%inclusion49 decks144 decks
28%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
28%inclusion40 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion30 decks144 decks
-8%synergy
Unfinished Business
19%inclusion27 decks144 decks
17%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
17%inclusion25 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Divine Reckoning
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Wrath of God
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
-1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Slash the Ranks
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
-9%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
64%inclusion92 decks144 decks
59%synergy
Shadowspear
61%inclusion88 decks144 decks
52%synergy
Commander's Plate
56%inclusion81 decks144 decks
44%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
51%inclusion73 decks144 decks
47%synergy
Mithril Coat
49%inclusion71 decks144 decks
42%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
47%inclusion68 decks144 decks
43%synergy
Colossus Hammer
47%inclusion68 decks144 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
44%inclusion64 decks144 decks
41%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
43%inclusion62 decks144 decks
41%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
42%inclusion61 decks144 decks
40%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
40%inclusion58 decks144 decks
38%synergy
Mask of Memory
39%inclusion56 decks144 decks
31%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
38%inclusion54 decks144 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion53 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
35%inclusion51 decks144 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
34%inclusion49 decks144 decks
31%synergy
Argentum Armor
33%inclusion48 decks144 decks
30%synergy
Ultima Weapon
33%inclusion47 decks143 decks
31%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
32%inclusion44 decks139 decks
29%synergy
Robe of Stars
28%inclusion41 decks144 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
28%inclusion41 decks144 decks
26%synergy
Pearl Medallion
26%inclusion37 decks144 decks
-34%synergy
Thran Power Suit
26%inclusion37 decks144 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
26%inclusion37 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Helm of the Host
25%inclusion36 decks144 decks
21%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
25%inclusion36 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
24%inclusion35 decks144 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
24%inclusion35 decks144 decks
23%synergy
Blade of Selves
24%inclusion35 decks144 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
23%inclusion33 decks144 decks
21%synergy
Champion's Helm
23%inclusion33 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion32 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
22%inclusion32 decks144 decks
20%synergy
Lost Jitte
21%inclusion30 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
21%inclusion30 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Plate
20%inclusion29 decks144 decks
17%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
19%inclusion28 decks144 decks
17%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
19%inclusion27 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
18%inclusion26 decks144 decks
17%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
17%inclusion25 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
-10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
-4%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Nettlecyst
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
40%inclusion58 decks144 decks
31%synergy
Land Tax
31%inclusion45 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion36 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
23%inclusion33 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion25 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
All That Glitters
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
-7%synergy
Super State
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
5%synergy
With Great Power...
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
60%inclusion87 decks144 decks
34%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
48%inclusion69 decks144 decks
38%synergy
Buried Ruin
45%inclusion65 decks144 decks
36%synergy
Monumental Henge
44%inclusion64 decks144 decks
31%synergy
Inventors' Fair
42%inclusion61 decks144 decks
35%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
42%inclusion60 decks144 decks
4%synergy
War Room
42%inclusion60 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
35%inclusion50 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion47 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion41 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Den
25%inclusion36 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
23%inclusion33 decks144 decks
-9%synergy
Command Beacon
22%inclusion32 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion28 decks144 decks
-8%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
18%inclusion26 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Starforge
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Strip Mine
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Kor Haven
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
-1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
-6%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion128 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
49%inclusion70 decks144 decks
-9%synergy
The Aetherspark
40%inclusion58 decks144 decks
37%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
-16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
94%inclusion136 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion41 decks144 decks
11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
18%inclusion26 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion26 decks144 decks
-11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
-1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
2%synergy