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Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Price tag $24.76

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier Mercenary

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#238 Current Rank
#248 Last Week
#547 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.

Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
+1% Synergy $9.86
Web-Shooters Web-Shooters
0% Synergy $0.06
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
-1% Synergy $0.17
Spectacular Spider-Man Spectacular Spider-Man
-3% Synergy $4.40
With Great Power... With Great Power...
-7% Synergy $0.51

High Synergy Cards

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

Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+82% Synergy $1.34
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+72% Synergy $39.31
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+71% Synergy $4.21
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+69% Synergy $16.11
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+65% Synergy $2.50
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+60% Synergy $32.02
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+59% Synergy $30.27
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+59% Synergy $2.70
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+57% Synergy $5.22
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+57% Synergy $9.85

Top Cards

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

Genji Glove Genji Glove
+56% Synergy $5.74
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+56% Synergy $42.00
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+55% Synergy $0.53
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+54% Synergy $9.01
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+54% Synergy $15.81
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+51% Synergy $0.26
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+44% Synergy $1.95
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+37% Synergy $1.14
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.38
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $1.14

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+16% Synergy $32.03
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+6% Synergy $50.09
The One Ring The One Ring
+6% Synergy $78.29
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+4% Synergy $94.95
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy $109.39
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+3% Synergy $13.27
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $78.39
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $36.64

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
+42% Synergy $28.49
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+36% Synergy $0.14
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+32% Synergy $4.43
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+32% Synergy $0.83
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+30% Synergy $6.70
Beatrix, Loyal General Beatrix, Loyal General
+28% Synergy $0.91
Weapons Vendor Weapons Vendor
+27% Synergy $0.07
Adelbert Steiner Adelbert Steiner
+25% Synergy $0.10
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
+22% Synergy $0.11
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+19% Synergy $0.22
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+18% Synergy $10.22
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+18% Synergy $10.08
Leonin Shikari Leonin Shikari
+17% Synergy $3.83
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+16% Synergy $41.79
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+15% Synergy $12.53
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+15% Synergy $1.79
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+14% Synergy $0.72
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+13% Synergy $7.95
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+13% Synergy $8.78
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
+13% Synergy $0.19
Leonin Abunas Leonin Abunas
+12% Synergy $2.04
Helitrooper Helitrooper
+11% Synergy $0.14
Delivery Moogle Delivery Moogle
+9% Synergy $0.10
Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+8% Synergy $0.24
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+8% Synergy $0.49
Balan, Wandering Knight Balan, Wandering Knight
+8% Synergy $0.39
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+7% Synergy $4.13
Auriok Steelshaper Auriok Steelshaper
+7% Synergy $0.93
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+6% Synergy $2.41
Armory Automaton Armory Automaton
+6% Synergy $3.64
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+5% Synergy $5.74
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+5% Synergy $0.18
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+5% Synergy $0.45
Indomitable Archangel Indomitable Archangel
+5% Synergy $0.41
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+4% Synergy $5.25
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+4% Synergy $0.18
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+4% Synergy $0.12
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+3% Synergy $18.27
Solitude Solitude
+3% Synergy $22.55
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+3% Synergy $1.49
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+2% Synergy $3.31
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+2% Synergy $1.54
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
0% Synergy $2.33
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-3% Synergy $5.29
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-4% Synergy $0.28
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-8% Synergy $0.61
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-8% Synergy $1.59
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
-8% Synergy $37.11
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-12% Synergy $0.26
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-15% Synergy $1.64

Instants

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

Dispatch Dispatch
+44% Synergy $0.32
Cloud's Limit Break Cloud's Limit Break
+22% Synergy $0.20
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+17% Synergy $1.18
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+16% Synergy $6.87
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+16% Synergy $0.71
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+14% Synergy $6.95
Battlefield Improvisation Battlefield Improvisation
+14% Synergy $3.71
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+12% Synergy $7.43
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+10% Synergy $15.58
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+9% Synergy $3.63
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+8% Synergy $0.40
Slash of Light Slash of Light
+8% Synergy $0.04
Silence Silence
+7% Synergy $8.01
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+6% Synergy $17.98
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+6% Synergy $3.83
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+5% Synergy $4.17
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+3% Synergy $0.53
Reprieve Reprieve
+2% Synergy $1.36
Get Lost Get Lost
+2% Synergy $4.41
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+2% Synergy $0.21
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+1% Synergy $1.04
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.26
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.69
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-2% Synergy $0.63
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-3% Synergy $1.38
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $0.68
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-5% Synergy $3.46
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-9% Synergy $8.91
Disenchant Disenchant
-10% Synergy $0.17

Sorceries

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

Single Combat Single Combat
+31% Synergy $0.46
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+17% Synergy $0.44
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+17% Synergy $0.15
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+12% Synergy $0.58
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+11% Synergy $0.12
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+7% Synergy $0.62
United Battlefront United Battlefront
+4% Synergy $0.35
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+3% Synergy $1.06
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+2% Synergy $0.27
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $3.33
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+1% Synergy $0.24
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
0% Synergy $1.02
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
-1% Synergy $6.27
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-2% Synergy $10.23
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-6% Synergy $2.26
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-7% Synergy $0.27
Austere Command Austere Command
-12% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+46% Synergy $17.29
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+46% Synergy $1.10
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+44% Synergy $36.97
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+43% Synergy $36.97
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+43% Synergy $1.52
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+41% Synergy $8.99
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+41% Synergy $2.82
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+39% Synergy $12.33
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+38% Synergy $8.52
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+37% Synergy $18.76
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+36% Synergy $1.62
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+35% Synergy $11.54
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+31% Synergy $0.34
Ultima Weapon Ultima Weapon
+31% Synergy $4.31
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+30% Synergy $2.16
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+28% Synergy $2.23
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+28% Synergy $11.46
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+26% Synergy $11.95
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+25% Synergy $9.98
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+25% Synergy $7.37
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+24% Synergy $15.86
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+23% Synergy $9.06
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+23% Synergy $3.93
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+22% Synergy $29.61
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+22% Synergy $16.79
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+21% Synergy $0.93
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+21% Synergy $6.15
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+21% Synergy $1.02
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+21% Synergy $4.74
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+20% Synergy $2.20
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+19% Synergy $5.40
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+18% Synergy $2.02
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+18% Synergy $13.12
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+18% Synergy $23.74
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+17% Synergy $1.51
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+16% Synergy $4.91
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+16% Synergy $7.39
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
+15% Synergy $2.00
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+14% Synergy $3.16
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+13% Synergy $0.75
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+13% Synergy $8.07
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+13% Synergy $4.24
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+12% Synergy $0.38
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+11% Synergy $0.09
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+10% Synergy $1.59
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+10% Synergy $0.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.12
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-3% Synergy $3.92
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-11% Synergy $2.70
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-32% Synergy $3.45

Enchantments

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

Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+28% Synergy $3.77
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+6% Synergy $1.15
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+4% Synergy $24.39
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+4% Synergy $0.22
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+3% Synergy $4.88
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+2% Synergy $3.90
Idolized Idolized
+1% Synergy $0.51
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $22.02
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-3% Synergy $5.21
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-6% Synergy $3.00
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-7% Synergy $1.50

Planeswalkers

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

Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
+7% Synergy $0.65
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+5% Synergy $32.13

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+32% Synergy $0.31
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+31% Synergy $1.87
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+28% Synergy $0.29
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+27% Synergy $11.40
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+25% Synergy $0.72
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+19% Synergy $35.36
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+15% Synergy $1.86
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+9% Synergy $5.95
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+5% Synergy $3.80
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+5% Synergy $7.03
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $1.99
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $7.61
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.39
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+1% Synergy $6.83
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+1% Synergy $18.47
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.13
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-1% Synergy $0.39
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
-1% Synergy $0.79
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $3.03
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-8% Synergy $0.15
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-9% Synergy $16.79
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-12% Synergy $39.21
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-13% Synergy $4.06

Mana Artifacts

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

The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+39% Synergy $19.56
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+14% Synergy $181.24
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+10% Synergy $64.47
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+5% Synergy $26.71
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.46
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.49
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $1.04
White Auracite White Auracite
+3% Synergy $0.09
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.05
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $2.63
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $8.70
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-9% Synergy $23.37
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-13% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-15% Synergy $0.13

Lands

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

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+10% Synergy $0.55
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+7% Synergy $4.13
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+6% Synergy $6.54
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+5% Synergy $38.48
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+5% Synergy $25.34
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.27
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.05
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $22.31
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $21.48
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $8.50
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $13.38
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.26
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.69
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.52
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-2% Synergy $35.29
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-3% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-14% Synergy $0.16

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