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Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Price tag $23.93

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

#217 Current Rank
#218 Last Week
#604 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.

The Dominion Bracelet The Dominion Bracelet
+4% Synergy $0.89
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+3% Synergy $0.34
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+1% Synergy $7.96
Hardlight Containment Hardlight Containment
+1% Synergy $0.21
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
0% Synergy $23.00

High Synergy Cards

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

Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+83% Synergy $1.84
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+73% Synergy $4.57
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+72% Synergy $35.22
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+69% Synergy $18.62
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+66% Synergy $1.50
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+60% Synergy $35.57
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+60% Synergy $28.81
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+60% Synergy $10.22
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+60% Synergy $2.72
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+59% Synergy $5.28

Top Cards

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

Genji Glove Genji Glove
+56% Synergy $3.05
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+56% Synergy $42.43
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+55% Synergy $9.03
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+55% Synergy $0.65
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+55% Synergy $15.92
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+52% Synergy $0.32
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+44% Synergy $1.78
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+38% Synergy $1.32
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+4% Synergy $0.96

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+16% Synergy $37.00
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+6% Synergy $50.22
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $82.60
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+4% Synergy $95.44
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $103.74
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $77.64
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+1% Synergy $13.36
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-3% Synergy $34.30

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
+43% Synergy $29.69
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+37% Synergy $0.16
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+34% Synergy $1.33
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+33% Synergy $3.95
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+31% Synergy $6.75
Beatrix, Loyal General Beatrix, Loyal General
+28% Synergy $1.18
Weapons Vendor Weapons Vendor
+28% Synergy $0.08
Adelbert Steiner Adelbert Steiner
+25% Synergy $0.14
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
+22% Synergy $0.11
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+19% Synergy $9.60
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+19% Synergy $0.32
Leonin Shikari Leonin Shikari
+18% Synergy $3.92
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+17% Synergy $10.41
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+15% Synergy $45.59
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+15% Synergy $0.80
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+15% Synergy $1.14
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+14% Synergy $14.98
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+13% Synergy $6.98
Leonin Abunas Leonin Abunas
+13% Synergy $2.06
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+13% Synergy $8.38
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
+13% Synergy $0.13
Helitrooper Helitrooper
+10% Synergy $0.14
Delivery Moogle Delivery Moogle
+9% Synergy $0.12
Balan, Wandering Knight Balan, Wandering Knight
+9% Synergy $0.47
Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+8% Synergy $0.29
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+8% Synergy $0.56
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+6% Synergy $4.17
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+6% Synergy $3.09
Auriok Steelshaper Auriok Steelshaper
+6% Synergy $0.94
Armory Automaton Armory Automaton
+6% Synergy $3.67
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+5% Synergy $0.23
Indomitable Archangel Indomitable Archangel
+5% Synergy $0.40
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+5% Synergy $1.18
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+5% Synergy $0.12
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+4% Synergy $4.83
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+4% Synergy $0.20
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+3% Synergy $5.64
Solitude Solitude
+3% Synergy $19.88
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+2% Synergy $3.22
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+2% Synergy $1.61
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+2% Synergy $20.03
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+2% Synergy $1.45
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+1% Synergy $2.46
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-3% Synergy $4.83
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-4% Synergy $0.28
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-8% Synergy $0.71
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
-8% Synergy $37.50
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-9% Synergy $1.22
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-13% Synergy $0.25
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-15% Synergy $1.84

Instants

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

Dispatch Dispatch
+44% Synergy $0.33
Cloud's Limit Break Cloud's Limit Break
+22% Synergy $0.27
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+18% Synergy $1.07
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+16% Synergy $0.58
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+15% Synergy $4.91
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+15% Synergy $4.94
Battlefield Improvisation Battlefield Improvisation
+14% Synergy $2.93
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+13% Synergy $6.18
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+10% Synergy $16.33
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+9% Synergy $3.90
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+8% Synergy $0.38
Slash of Light Slash of Light
+8% Synergy $0.07
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+6% Synergy $17.03
Silence Silence
+6% Synergy $6.89
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+5% Synergy $3.60
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+4% Synergy $0.66
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+4% Synergy $2.29
Reprieve Reprieve
+2% Synergy $1.20
Get Lost Get Lost
+2% Synergy $4.90
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+2% Synergy $0.22
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+1% Synergy $1.12
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.23
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.70
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-3% Synergy $0.40
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-3% Synergy $1.36
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $0.73
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-5% Synergy $3.24
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-9% Synergy $8.12
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
+32% Synergy $0.49
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+18% Synergy $0.19
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+17% Synergy $0.60
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+13% Synergy $0.55
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+11% Synergy $0.21
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+8% Synergy $0.53
United Battlefront United Battlefront
+5% Synergy $0.49
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+3% Synergy $0.29
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+3% Synergy $0.96
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $4.03
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+1% Synergy $0.35
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
0% Synergy $1.24
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
-1% Synergy $5.77
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-2% Synergy $9.90
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 $0.38

Utility Artifacts

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

Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+47% Synergy $1.01
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+45% Synergy $34.22
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+45% Synergy $19.04
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+44% Synergy $36.21
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+43% Synergy $8.93
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+43% Synergy $3.93
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+42% Synergy $1.76
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+40% Synergy $12.48
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+39% Synergy $7.52
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+38% Synergy $18.49
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+37% Synergy $1.74
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+36% Synergy $15.40
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+32% Synergy $0.29
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+31% Synergy $2.12
Ultima Weapon Ultima Weapon
+31% Synergy $5.39
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+30% Synergy $1.98
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+28% Synergy $11.62
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+26% Synergy $12.57
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+26% Synergy $13.59
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+26% Synergy $7.28
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+24% Synergy $17.17
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+23% Synergy $8.64
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+23% Synergy $3.67
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+23% Synergy $30.22
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+23% Synergy $15.67
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+22% Synergy $1.22
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+22% Synergy $0.83
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+21% Synergy $6.75
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+21% Synergy $1.38
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+21% Synergy $5.61
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+20% Synergy $3.34
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+20% Synergy $28.72
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+18% Synergy $2.24
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+18% Synergy $14.14
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+18% Synergy $1.62
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+16% Synergy $5.90
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
+16% Synergy $1.82
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+16% Synergy $9.48
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+15% Synergy $3.12
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+13% Synergy $0.71
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+13% Synergy $3.92
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+12% Synergy $8.31
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+12% Synergy $0.48
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+11% Synergy $0.29
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+11% Synergy $0.10
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+10% Synergy $0.99
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+6% Synergy $4.54
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-4% Synergy $4.87
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-10% Synergy $3.12
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-32% Synergy $3.26

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 $1.37
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+6% Synergy $1.13
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+4% Synergy $24.73
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+4% Synergy $0.34
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+3% Synergy $6.05
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+2% Synergy $3.91
Idolized Idolized
+1% Synergy $0.59
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $20.79
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-3% Synergy $4.35
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-6% Synergy $3.09
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-7% Synergy $1.52

Planeswalkers

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

Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
+8% Synergy $0.66
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+5% Synergy $28.85

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+34% Synergy $0.32
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+31% Synergy $1.30
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+28% Synergy $0.35
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+27% Synergy $10.32
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+26% Synergy $0.51
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+19% Synergy $41.89
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+15% Synergy $1.32
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+10% Synergy $5.76
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+5% Synergy $3.53
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+5% Synergy $2.59
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+5% Synergy $10.08
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $7.45
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.40
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+1% Synergy $18.89
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.15
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-1% Synergy $0.49
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
-1% Synergy $0.85
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $2.85
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-8% Synergy $0.18
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-9% Synergy $16.80
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-12% Synergy $35.89
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-13% Synergy $4.66

Mana Artifacts

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

The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+40% Synergy $18.81
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+13% Synergy $173.92
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+10% Synergy $65.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.52
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+4% Synergy $26.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.24
White Auracite White Auracite
+3% Synergy $0.12
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $1.15
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.34
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $2.70
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $8.02
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-9% Synergy $20.12
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-13% Synergy $0.15
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-16% Synergy $0.21

Lands

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

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+10% Synergy $0.62
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+7% Synergy $5.70
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+6% Synergy $4.17
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+5% Synergy $40.36
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+5% Synergy $28.40
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.30
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.06
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $26.74
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $23.61
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $8.81
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $13.93
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.23
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.70
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.55
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-1% Synergy $34.92
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-4% Synergy $0.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-14% Synergy $0.21

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