Cloud, Midgar Mercenary (Commander) - Budget Voltron

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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
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
73%synergy
Zack Fair
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
68%synergy
Weapons Vendor
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
63%synergy
Genji Glove
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
62%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
58%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
52%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
50%synergy
Unfinished Business
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Colossus Hammer
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Buster Sword
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Sword of the Animist
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Forge Anew
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Champion's Helm
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Dispatch
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Bastion Protector
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-18%synergy
Creatures
Bronze Guardian
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Helitrooper
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Foundry Inspector
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Sun Titan
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Delivery Moogle
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Armory Automaton
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Brass Squire
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Tataru Taru
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
PuPu UFO
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Leonin Abunas
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Wall of Omens
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Auron, Venerated Guardian
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Starnheim Courser
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Mister Gutsy
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Heavenly Blademaster
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Gandalf the White
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Windborn Muse
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Brotherhood Outcast
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
G'raha Tia
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Guardian of Faith
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-12%synergy
Auriok Steelshaper
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Cloudbound Moogle
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Restoration Magic
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Slash of Light
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Loran's Escape
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-24%synergy
Battle Menu
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Reprieve
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Mana Tithe
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Gods Willing
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Destroy Evil
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Protection Magic
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Valorous Stance
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Surge of Salvation
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-16%synergy
Auron's Inspiration
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Return to Dust
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Strength of Arms
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Secure the Wastes
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Shelter
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Lightfoot Technique
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Fleeting Flight
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Cloudshift
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Coordinated Maneuver
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Take Up the Shield
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Silence
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Unwanted Remake
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Crumb and Get It
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Excise the Imperfect
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Grand Crescendo
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Rustler Rampage
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Moogles' Valor
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
You're Not Alone
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Open the Armory
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Single Combat
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Cut a Deal
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
4%synergy
One Last Job
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Day of Judgment
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Divine Reckoning
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Ultima
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Martial Coup
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Lay Down Arms
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Exorcise
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Fumigate
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Slash the Ranks
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Dewdrop Cure
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Kayla's Reconstruction
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Final Judgment
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Repair and Recharge
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Collective Effort
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Decree of Justice
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Darksteel Plate
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Mask of Memory
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Hero's Blade
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Ultima Weapon
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Goldvein Pick
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Explorer's Scope
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Basilisk Collar
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
22%synergy
White Mage's Staff
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
28%synergy
The Wind Crystal
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Pearl Medallion
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-32%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Paladin's Arms
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Thran Power Suit
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Celestial Armor
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Blade of Selves
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Crystal Fragments
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Excalibur II
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Plate Armor
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Axe
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Brass Knuckles
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Fireshrieker
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Phoenix Down
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Quietus Spike
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Kor Halberd
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
12%synergy
With Great Power...
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
All That Glitters
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Hardlight Containment
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Smuggler's Share
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Pacifism
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Trapped in the Screen
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Pariah
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Light of Promise
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Flaming Fist
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Banishing Light
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Idolized
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Karmic Justice
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of Hope
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Land Tax
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-26%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
The Wandering Emperor
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Gideon, Martial Paragon
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Temple of the False God
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Cathedral of War
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
War Room
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-28%synergy
Command Beacon
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
The Gold Saucer
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
The Fair Basilica
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Forge of Heroes
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Shefet Dunes
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
White Auracite
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
The Irencrag
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-12%synergy
Blitzball
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Capital City
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Demolition Field
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Spire of Industry
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Starting Town
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Crossroads Village
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy