Cloud, Midgar Mercenary (Commander)

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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
Personify
2.4%inclusion35 decks1.47K decks
0%synergy
Quintessential Katana
1.3%inclusion7 decks526 decks
1%synergy
Morningtide's Light
0.9%inclusion27 decks2.98K decks
0%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
0.8%inclusion12 decks1.47K decks
-2%synergy
Winnowing
0.7%inclusion11 decks1.47K decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
91%inclusion5.29K decks5.84K decks
80%synergy
Buster Sword
80%inclusion4.60K decks5.72K decks
72%synergy
Forge Anew
75%inclusion4.38K decks5.84K decks
69%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
76%inclusion4.43K decks5.84K decks
66%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
76%inclusion4.44K decks5.84K decks
61%synergy
Sword of the Animist
76%inclusion4.44K decks5.84K decks
57%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
66%inclusion3.85K decks5.84K decks
57%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
63%inclusion3.69K decks5.84K decks
57%synergy
Genji Glove
63%inclusion3.42K decks5.45K decks
57%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
61%inclusion3.59K decks5.84K decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion4.80K decks5.84K decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion4.17K decks5.84K decks
35%synergy
Path to Exile
71%inclusion4.14K decks5.84K decks
3%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
62%inclusion3.62K decks5.84K decks
50%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
60%inclusion3.53K decks5.84K decks
54%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
60%inclusion3.52K decks5.84K decks
52%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
59%inclusion3.46K decks5.84K decks
55%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
59%inclusion3.44K decks5.84K decks
54%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
56%inclusion3.29K decks5.84K decks
51%synergy
Open the Armory
55%inclusion3.21K decks5.84K decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
41%inclusion2.37K decks5.84K decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
34%inclusion2.01K decks5.84K decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion1.78K decks5.84K decks
0%synergy
Farewell
25%inclusion1.46K decks5.84K decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion894 decks5.84K decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion883 decks5.84K decks
5%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion780 decks5.84K decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.2%inclusion479 decks5.84K decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
7.8%inclusion458 decks5.84K decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
51%inclusion2.95K decks5.84K decks
16%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
42%inclusion2.45K decks5.84K decks
38%synergy
Zack Fair
39%inclusion2.30K decks5.82K decks
35%synergy
Mother of Runes
39%inclusion2.26K decks5.84K decks
18%synergy
Grand Abolisher
38%inclusion2.25K decks5.84K decks
20%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
33%inclusion1.91K decks5.84K decks
29%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
33%inclusion1.91K decks5.84K decks
29%synergy
Brass Squire
31%inclusion1.81K decks5.84K decks
29%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
30%inclusion1.75K decks5.78K decks
28%synergy
Weapons Vendor
28%inclusion1.58K decks5.57K decks
26%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
27%inclusion1.50K decks5.61K decks
25%synergy
Bastion Protector
26%inclusion1.55K decks5.84K decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion1.46K decks5.84K decks
7%synergy
Giver of Runes
24%inclusion1.40K decks5.84K decks
14%synergy
Foundry Inspector
23%inclusion1.34K decks5.84K decks
17%synergy
Voice of Victory
23%inclusion1.32K decks5.84K decks
16%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
23%inclusion1.32K decks5.84K decks
21%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
22%inclusion1.30K decks5.84K decks
0%synergy
Lion Sash
21%inclusion1.25K decks5.84K decks
15%synergy
Sun Titan
20%inclusion1.18K decks5.84K decks
-3%synergy
Leonin Shikari
17%inclusion1.02K decks5.84K decks
16%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
16%inclusion958 decks5.84K decks
5%synergy
Silent Arbiter
14%inclusion838 decks5.84K decks
12%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
14%inclusion750 decks5.49K decks
12%synergy
Leonin Abunas
13%inclusion785 decks5.84K decks
11%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
13%inclusion764 decks5.84K decks
3%synergy
Helitrooper
13%inclusion739 decks5.82K decks
12%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
12%inclusion722 decks5.84K decks
-15%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
12%inclusion695 decks5.84K decks
-2%synergy
Delivery Moogle
11%inclusion617 decks5.49K decks
8%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
11%inclusion638 decks5.84K decks
5%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
11%inclusion635 decks5.84K decks
8%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
11%inclusion631 decks5.84K decks
6%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
11%inclusion630 decks5.84K decks
3%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
10%inclusion591 decks5.84K decks
8%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
10%inclusion572 decks5.84K decks
6%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
10%inclusion563 decks5.84K decks
-9%synergy
Solitude
10%inclusion563 decks5.84K decks
4%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
10%inclusion558 decks5.84K decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.3%inclusion487 decks5.84K decks
-12%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
8.2%inclusion475 decks5.82K decks
6%synergy
Starnheim Courser
7.9%inclusion459 decks5.84K decks
3%synergy
Bronze Guardian
7.6%inclusion443 decks5.84K decks
6%synergy
Armory Automaton
7.2%inclusion422 decks5.84K decks
7%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
6.8%inclusion396 decks5.84K decks
2%synergy
Auriok Steelshaper
6.8%inclusion396 decks5.84K decks
6%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
6.5%inclusion382 decks5.84K decks
3%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
6.2%inclusion362 decks5.84K decks
-1%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
5.9%inclusion347 decks5.84K decks
-8%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
5.8%inclusion337 decks5.84K decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
51%inclusion2.98K decks5.84K decks
44%synergy
Generous Gift
38%inclusion2.24K decks5.84K decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
32%inclusion1.89K decks5.84K decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
31%inclusion1.69K decks5.51K decks
19%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
30%inclusion1.75K decks5.84K decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion1.69K decks5.84K decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
26%inclusion1.53K decks5.84K decks
16%synergy
Reprieve
24%inclusion1.42K decks5.84K decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
23%inclusion1.37K decks5.84K decks
9%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
22%inclusion1.30K decks5.84K decks
21%synergy
Ephemerate
19%inclusion1.14K decks5.84K decks
6%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
18%inclusion1.07K decks5.84K decks
16%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion974 decks5.84K decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
16%inclusion916 decks5.84K decks
-4%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion882 decks5.84K decks
-9%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
15%inclusion870 decks5.84K decks
9%synergy
Final Showdown
14%inclusion791 decks5.84K decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
13%inclusion780 decks5.84K decks
13%synergy
Mana Tithe
12%inclusion709 decks5.84K decks
0%synergy
Cloudshift
11%inclusion659 decks5.84K decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion642 decks5.84K decks
-1%synergy
Loran's Escape
10%inclusion594 decks5.84K decks
2%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion559 decks5.84K decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.9%inclusion518 decks5.84K decks
1%synergy
Slash of Light
8.6%inclusion478 decks5.55K decks
7%synergy
Get Lost
8.6%inclusion501 decks5.84K decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.7%inclusion450 decks5.84K decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
7.6%inclusion442 decks5.84K decks
-9%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.1%inclusion358 decks5.84K decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
33%inclusion1.94K decks5.84K decks
28%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
30%inclusion1.78K decks5.84K decks
17%synergy
Unfinished Business
20%inclusion1.17K decks5.84K decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion1.09K decks5.84K decks
-10%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
15%inclusion879 decks5.84K decks
2%synergy
Divine Reckoning
14%inclusion831 decks5.84K decks
10%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion798 decks5.84K decks
10%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
13%inclusion759 decks5.84K decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
13%inclusion321 decks2.49K decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion566 decks5.84K decks
-5%synergy
Slash the Ranks
8.1%inclusion472 decks5.84K decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.1%inclusion416 decks5.84K decks
-1%synergy
Cut a Deal
7.0%inclusion411 decks5.84K decks
-8%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.0%inclusion409 decks5.84K decks
3%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.4%inclusion314 decks5.84K decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Hearth and Home
53%inclusion3.10K decks5.84K decks
45%synergy
Commander's Plate
51%inclusion3.01K decks5.84K decks
39%synergy
Shadowspear
51%inclusion2.98K decks5.84K decks
42%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
49%inclusion2.84K decks5.84K decks
44%synergy
Colossus Hammer
48%inclusion2.80K decks5.84K decks
43%synergy
Mithril Coat
42%inclusion2.48K decks5.84K decks
35%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
42%inclusion2.48K decks5.84K decks
39%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
41%inclusion2.38K decks5.84K decks
38%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
40%inclusion2.36K decks5.84K decks
38%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
39%inclusion2.26K decks5.84K decks
36%synergy
Mask of Memory
37%inclusion2.14K decks5.84K decks
29%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
36%inclusion2.12K decks5.84K decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion2.08K decks5.84K decks
8%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
34%inclusion2K decks5.84K decks
32%synergy
Ultima Weapon
32%inclusion1.84K decks5.78K decks
30%synergy
Argentum Armor
31%inclusion1.83K decks5.84K decks
28%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
31%inclusion1.80K decks5.84K decks
22%synergy
Leyline Axe
31%inclusion1.79K decks5.84K decks
27%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
30%inclusion1.76K decks5.84K decks
27%synergy
Helm of the Host
27%inclusion1.56K decks5.84K decks
22%synergy
Pearl Medallion
26%inclusion1.54K decks5.84K decks
-33%synergy
Basilisk Collar
26%inclusion1.54K decks5.84K decks
19%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
26%inclusion1.53K decks5.84K decks
24%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
25%inclusion1.48K decks5.84K decks
24%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
25%inclusion1.45K decks5.84K decks
23%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
25%inclusion1.44K decks5.84K decks
18%synergy
Blade of Selves
24%inclusion1.40K decks5.84K decks
21%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
24%inclusion1.39K decks5.84K decks
20%synergy
Thran Power Suit
23%inclusion1.35K decks5.84K decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
23%inclusion1.27K decks5.57K decks
20%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
22%inclusion1.28K decks5.84K decks
20%synergy
Robe of Stars
22%inclusion1.28K decks5.84K decks
17%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
21%inclusion1.24K decks5.84K decks
20%synergy
Champion's Helm
21%inclusion1.23K decks5.84K decks
17%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
21%inclusion1.22K decks5.84K decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Plate
21%inclusion1.21K decks5.84K decks
17%synergy
Lost Jitte
20%inclusion1.18K decks5.84K decks
19%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
19%inclusion1.08K decks5.84K decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion1.02K decks5.84K decks
1%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion1.01K decks5.84K decks
12%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
15%inclusion888 decks5.84K decks
12%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
15%inclusion875 decks5.84K decks
14%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
15%inclusion860 decks5.84K decks
9%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
15%inclusion855 decks5.84K decks
14%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
15%inclusion854 decks5.84K decks
13%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
14%inclusion837 decks5.84K decks
14%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
13%inclusion766 decks5.82K decks
12%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
13%inclusion758 decks5.84K decks
-11%synergy
The Wind Crystal
12%inclusion692 decks5.61K decks
-9%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
11%inclusion642 decks5.84K decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
37%inclusion2.17K decks5.84K decks
28%synergy
Land Tax
31%inclusion1.79K decks5.84K decks
-1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion1.33K decks5.84K decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion996 decks5.84K decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
16%inclusion964 decks5.84K decks
-4%synergy
All That Glitters
16%inclusion955 decks5.84K decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion629 decks5.84K decks
-7%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
8.1%inclusion472 decks5.84K decks
5%synergy
Super State
7.2%inclusion328 decks4.54K decks
3%synergy
With Great Power...
6.8%inclusion227 decks3.36K decks
-2%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.4%inclusion373 decks5.84K decks
-5%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.4%inclusion314 decks5.84K decks
1%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
5.3%inclusion312 decks5.84K decks
4%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.0%inclusion295 decks5.84K decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
9.1%inclusion534 decks5.84K decks
8%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.2%inclusion306 decks5.84K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
56%inclusion3.27K decks5.84K decks
29%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
40%inclusion2.35K decks5.84K decks
31%synergy
Monumental Henge
37%inclusion2.14K decks5.84K decks
23%synergy
Buried Ruin
36%inclusion2.13K decks5.84K decks
27%synergy
Inventors' Fair
32%inclusion1.87K decks5.84K decks
25%synergy
War Room
31%inclusion1.82K decks5.84K decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Saga
31%inclusion1.81K decks5.84K decks
20%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
29%inclusion1.68K decks5.84K decks
-9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
28%inclusion1.63K decks5.84K decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion1.50K decks5.84K decks
2%synergy
Ancient Den
20%inclusion1.19K decks5.84K decks
15%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
20%inclusion1.18K decks5.84K decks
-12%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion920 decks5.84K decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion837 decks5.84K decks
-13%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
12%inclusion722 decks5.84K decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion703 decks5.84K decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.3%inclusion542 decks5.84K decks
1%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
9.3%inclusion386 decks4.17K decks
1%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
8.0%inclusion193 decks2.42K decks
-5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.9%inclusion464 decks5.84K decks
0%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.6%inclusion388 decks5.84K decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
6.0%inclusion353 decks5.84K decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.8%inclusion340 decks5.84K decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
5.6%inclusion329 decks5.84K decks
2%synergy
Fomori Vault
5.0%inclusion293 decks5.84K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion5.10K decks5.84K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion3.56K decks5.84K decks
3%synergy
The Aetherspark
40%inclusion2.32K decks5.84K decks
36%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion1.05K decks5.84K decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion1K decks5.84K decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion928 decks5.84K decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion894 decks5.84K decks
-13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion563 decks5.84K decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion558 decks5.84K decks
6%synergy
White Auracite
6.9%inclusion399 decks5.82K decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.4%inclusion372 decks5.84K decks
-13%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.9%inclusion345 decks5.84K decks
-9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.1%inclusion300 decks5.84K decks
0%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.0%inclusion294 decks5.84K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
95%inclusion5.54K decks5.84K decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion1.46K decks5.84K decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion948 decks5.84K decks
-13%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion737 decks5.84K decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion642 decks5.84K decks
-1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion591 decks5.84K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
10%inclusion585 decks5.84K decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion571 decks5.84K decks
-1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.3%inclusion546 decks5.84K decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.9%inclusion518 decks5.84K decks
1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.6%inclusion383 decks5.84K decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.3%inclusion368 decks5.84K decks
-2%synergy
Demolition Field
5.7%inclusion335 decks5.84K decks
-1%synergy