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Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Price tag $25.00

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier Mercenary

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#143 Current Rank
#179 Last Week
#691 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Cloud, Midgar Mercenary.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Cloud, Midgar Mercenary decks.

Buster Sword Buster Sword
+73% Synergy $36.85
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+56% Synergy $4.85
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+55% Synergy $2.14
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+37% Synergy $0.21
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+30% Synergy $1.97

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Cloud, Midgar Mercenary's abilities and overall game plan.

Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+83% Synergy $1.70
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+73% Synergy $4.36
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+70% Synergy $21.70
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+67% Synergy $1.97
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+62% Synergy $14.00
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+62% Synergy $24.93
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+61% Synergy $33.77
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+61% Synergy $3.36
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+60% Synergy $7.32
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+57% Synergy $38.01

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Cloud, Midgar Mercenary decks.

Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+56% Synergy $8.35
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+56% Synergy $17.44
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+53% Synergy $0.34
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+46% Synergy $31.55
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+45% Synergy $1.94
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+45% Synergy $35.07
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+45% Synergy $20.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+37% Synergy $1.30
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $0.80
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+15% Synergy $28.27
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+6% Synergy $45.06
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $67.99
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $94.69
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $92.16
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $71.05
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
0% Synergy $13.58
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-3% Synergy $34.98

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Cloud, Midgar Mercenary's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+46% Synergy $31.10
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+36% Synergy $1.16
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+35% Synergy $3.80
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+32% Synergy $6.51
Beatrix, Loyal General Beatrix, Loyal General
+28% Synergy $2.41
Weapons Vendor Weapons Vendor
+27% Synergy $0.05
Adelbert Steiner Adelbert Steiner
+25% Synergy $0.11
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
+22% Synergy $0.13
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+20% Synergy $0.24
Leonin Shikari Leonin Shikari
+19% Synergy $3.98
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+18% Synergy $6.79
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+16% Synergy $10.32
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+15% Synergy $1.09
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+14% Synergy $42.20
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+14% Synergy $0.87
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+13% Synergy $11.88
Leonin Abunas Leonin Abunas
+13% Synergy $1.58
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+13% Synergy $7.56
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+12% Synergy $6.86
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
+12% Synergy $0.09
Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+9% Synergy $0.33
Delivery Moogle Delivery Moogle
+9% Synergy $0.14
Helitrooper Helitrooper
+9% Synergy $0.17
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+8% Synergy $0.57
Balan, Wandering Knight Balan, Wandering Knight
+8% Synergy $0.47
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+6% Synergy $2.40
Auriok Steelshaper Auriok Steelshaper
+6% Synergy $0.84
Armory Automaton Armory Automaton
+6% Synergy $3.82
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+5% Synergy $3.39
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+5% Synergy $0.18
Indomitable Archangel Indomitable Archangel
+5% Synergy $0.46
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+5% Synergy $2.72
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+5% Synergy $0.15
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+4% Synergy $0.47
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+3% Synergy $4.79
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+2% Synergy $5.93
Solitude Solitude
+2% Synergy $18.56
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+2% Synergy $1.22
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+1% Synergy $2.78
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+1% Synergy $2.23
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+1% Synergy $1.24
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+1% Synergy $24.03
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+1% Synergy $0.22
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-3% Synergy $3.70
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-5% Synergy $0.35
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-7% Synergy $0.61
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
-8% Synergy $29.17
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-9% Synergy $1.08
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-13% Synergy $0.26
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-16% Synergy $1.92

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Cloud, Midgar Mercenary safe.

Dispatch Dispatch
+45% Synergy $0.45
Cloud's Limit Break Cloud's Limit Break
+22% Synergy $0.45
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+17% Synergy $5.00
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+17% Synergy $1.17
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+16% Synergy $8.15
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+16% Synergy $1.74
Battlefield Improvisation Battlefield Improvisation
+14% Synergy $3.23
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+13% Synergy $6.35
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+10% Synergy $16.29
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+9% Synergy $4.19
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+8% Synergy $0.31
Slash of Light Slash of Light
+8% Synergy $0.03
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+7% Synergy $16.24
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+5% Synergy $3.38
Silence Silence
+5% Synergy $6.48
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+4% Synergy $0.51
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+4% Synergy $2.19
Reprieve Reprieve
+3% Synergy $0.63
Get Lost Get Lost
+2% Synergy $4.44
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+2% Synergy $0.21
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+1% Synergy $1.33
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.22
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.76
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-3% Synergy $1.96
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $0.84
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-4% Synergy $0.45
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-7% Synergy $3.77
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-9% Synergy $11.91
Disenchant Disenchant
-10% Synergy $0.13

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Cloud, Midgar Mercenary's game plan and control the board.

Single Combat Single Combat
+33% Synergy $0.47
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+18% Synergy $0.39
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+18% Synergy $0.30
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+14% Synergy $0.62
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+11% Synergy $0.23
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+8% Synergy $0.54
United Battlefront United Battlefront
+5% Synergy $0.58
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+3% Synergy $0.89
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+2% Synergy $0.32
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $4.30
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+1% Synergy $0.40
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
-1% Synergy $0.96
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-2% Synergy $8.66
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
-2% Synergy $5.68
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-7% Synergy $2.29
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-7% Synergy $0.28
Austere Command Austere Command
-13% Synergy $0.44

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+47% Synergy $1.02
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+45% Synergy $5.30
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+44% Synergy $9.42
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+42% Synergy $2.39
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+41% Synergy $14.04
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+40% Synergy $17.15
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+40% Synergy $8.42
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+38% Synergy $3.18
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+37% Synergy $14.36
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+33% Synergy $0.35
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+32% Synergy $1.87
Ultima Weapon Ultima Weapon
+32% Synergy $9.43
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+31% Synergy $1.77
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+28% Synergy $11.60
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+28% Synergy $13.24
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+27% Synergy $12.75
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+27% Synergy $8.42
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+25% Synergy $19.73
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+24% Synergy $31.16
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+24% Synergy $15.95
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+23% Synergy $5.20
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+23% Synergy $1.33
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+23% Synergy $0.77
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+22% Synergy $3.40
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+22% Synergy $4.60
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+21% Synergy $1.78
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+21% Synergy $27.40
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+20% Synergy $3.11
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+20% Synergy $7.86
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+18% Synergy $2.31
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+18% Synergy $16.80
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+18% Synergy $1.86
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
+17% Synergy $1.90
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+17% Synergy $9.95
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+15% Synergy $6.10
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+15% Synergy $2.41
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+13% Synergy $0.61
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+12% Synergy $8.74
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+12% Synergy $0.30
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+12% Synergy $1.41
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+12% Synergy $4.45
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+12% Synergy $0.05
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+11% Synergy $4.25
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+10% Synergy $1.06
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+10% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $4.45
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-5% Synergy $5.02
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-6% Synergy $4.33
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-10% Synergy $4.31
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-30% Synergy $2.94

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Cloud, Midgar Mercenary's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+30% Synergy $1.46
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+6% Synergy $0.98
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+5% Synergy $26.40
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+4% Synergy $0.40
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+2% Synergy $3.99
Idolized Idolized
+2% Synergy $0.75
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+2% Synergy $4.49
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $21.01
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-4% Synergy $3.67
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-6% Synergy $2.73
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-7% Synergy $1.43

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Cloud, Midgar Mercenary to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
+8% Synergy $0.56
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+5% Synergy $27.80

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+35% Synergy $0.27
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+28% Synergy $0.46
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+28% Synergy $9.47
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+27% Synergy $0.49
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+19% Synergy $38.71
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+15% Synergy $0.76
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+11% Synergy $5.08
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+6% Synergy $1.98
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+6% Synergy $9.25
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+5% Synergy $3.65
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $7.01
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.40
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+1% Synergy $14.84
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.14
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-1% Synergy $0.50
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
-1% Synergy $0.76
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $2.73
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-9% Synergy $15.90
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-9% Synergy $0.18
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-11% Synergy $34.54
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-13% Synergy $2.28

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+42% Synergy $19.51
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+13% Synergy $153.22
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+10% Synergy $67.47
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.07
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $1.33
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $24.69
White Auracite White Auracite
+2% Synergy $0.09
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.12
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $2.44
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $7.59
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-9% Synergy $17.16
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-13% Synergy $0.19
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-16% Synergy $0.22

Lands

The mana base foundation for Cloud, Midgar Mercenary decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+11% Synergy $0.70
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+7% Synergy $6.72
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+5% Synergy $3.39
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.22
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+4% Synergy $50.15
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+4% Synergy $24.35
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.05
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $24.53
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $22.75
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $9.47
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $13.72
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.22
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.76
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-1% Synergy $34.04
Demolition Field Demolition Field
-1% Synergy $0.50
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-13% Synergy $0.11

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