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Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Price tag $20.30

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

#282 Current Rank
#254 Last Week
#352 Past 2 Years

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.

Super-Soldier Serum Super-Soldier Serum
+4% Synergy $7.11
Erode Erode
+3% Synergy $5.37
Swordsman's Steel Swordsman's Steel
+3% Synergy
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+0% Synergy $4.72
The Mind Stone The Mind Stone
0% Synergy $91.71

High Synergy Cards

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

Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+79% Synergy $1.97
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+71% Synergy $41.06
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+68% Synergy $4.28
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+65% Synergy $18.46
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+60% Synergy $0.47
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+57% Synergy $5.78
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+57% Synergy $6.50
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+56% Synergy $39.40
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+56% Synergy $30.29
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+55% Synergy $0.45

Top Cards

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

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+55% Synergy $4.58
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+53% Synergy $46.47
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+51% Synergy $22.38
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+50% Synergy $8.64
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+50% Synergy $12.74
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+48% Synergy $0.74
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+41% Synergy $2.81
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+34% Synergy $1.95
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $1.22

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+18% Synergy $37.03
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+7% Synergy $53.21
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+6% Synergy $14.61
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $108.02
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $129.20
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy $167.83
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+4% Synergy $109.80
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+0% Synergy $58.09
Farewell Farewell
+0% Synergy $6.17

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
+37% Synergy $26.53
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+34% Synergy $0.30
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+28% Synergy $8.17
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+27% Synergy $0.33
Beatrix, Loyal General Beatrix, Loyal General
+27% Synergy $0.92
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+27% Synergy $1.11
Weapons Vendor Weapons Vendor
+26% Synergy $0.20
Adelbert Steiner Adelbert Steiner
+24% Synergy $0.21
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
+20% Synergy $0.27
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+20% Synergy $17.59
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+18% Synergy $13.69
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+16% Synergy $18.57
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+16% Synergy $0.34
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+16% Synergy $59.32
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+15% Synergy $2.32
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+15% Synergy $0.45
Leonin Shikari Leonin Shikari
+14% Synergy $5.03
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+14% Synergy $10.94
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
+12% Synergy $0.20
Helitrooper Helitrooper
+12% Synergy $0.17
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+12% Synergy $13.02
Leonin Abunas Leonin Abunas
+10% Synergy $2.22
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+8% Synergy $0.82
Delivery Moogle Delivery Moogle
+8% Synergy $0.25
Balan, Wandering Knight Balan, Wandering Knight
+8% Synergy $0.68
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+7% Synergy $3.11
Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+7% Synergy $0.37
Armory Automaton Armory Automaton
+6% Synergy $1.30
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+6% Synergy $0.24
Auriok Steelshaper Auriok Steelshaper
+6% Synergy $0.78
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+6% Synergy $1.15
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+6% Synergy $5.47
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+5% Synergy $1.98
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+5% Synergy $4.94
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+5% Synergy $36.46
Solitude Solitude
+4% Synergy $36.18
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+3% Synergy $2.00
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+2% Synergy $5.51
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+2% Synergy $3.71
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+2% Synergy $0.36
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+2% Synergy $0.17
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+0% Synergy $18.56
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
0% Synergy $1.78
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
0% Synergy $3.93
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-1% Synergy $8.04
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-1% Synergy $0.32
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
-3% Synergy $1.68
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-9% Synergy $0.33
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-11% Synergy $0.31
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-14% Synergy $4.55

Instants

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

Dispatch Dispatch
+43% Synergy $0.33
Cloud's Limit Break Cloud's Limit Break
+20% Synergy $0.27
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+18% Synergy $2.69
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+16% Synergy $5.58
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+15% Synergy $0.49
Battlefield Improvisation Battlefield Improvisation
+12% Synergy $7.09
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+10% Synergy $7.35
Silence Silence
+8% Synergy $10.00
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+8% Synergy $25.62
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+7% Synergy $7.79
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+7% Synergy $5.21
Slash of Light Slash of Light
+7% Synergy $0.11
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+6% Synergy $4.73
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+5% Synergy $0.30
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+5% Synergy $6.58
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $22.25
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+1% Synergy $1.41
Get Lost Get Lost
+1% Synergy $4.27
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+1% Synergy $1.19
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+1% Synergy $0.31
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.31
Reprieve Reprieve
+0% Synergy $1.33
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+0% Synergy $1.07
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.79
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-2% Synergy $2.14
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-3% Synergy $4.08
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $1.45
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-8% Synergy $15.93
Disenchant Disenchant
-9% Synergy $0.11

Sorceries

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

Single Combat Single Combat
+26% Synergy $0.62
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+18% Synergy $0.26
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+16% Synergy $0.32
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+9% Synergy $0.29
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+9% Synergy $0.67
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+6% Synergy $4.22
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+5% Synergy $0.73
Jolted Awake Jolted Awake
+5% Synergy $0.20
Helping Hand Helping Hand
+4% Synergy $0.33
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+2% Synergy $1.47
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+2% Synergy $0.28
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+1% Synergy $0.33
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
0% Synergy $0.69
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-1% Synergy $11.82
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-4% Synergy $3.91
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-8% Synergy $0.82
Austere Command Austere Command
-8% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

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

Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+45% Synergy $19.23
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+43% Synergy $1.35
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+42% Synergy $1.61
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+41% Synergy $30.98
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+38% Synergy $45.61
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+37% Synergy $7.90
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+37% Synergy $17.61
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+36% Synergy $4.79
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+34% Synergy $9.50
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+33% Synergy $26.88
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+31% Synergy $12.01
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+31% Synergy $1.04
Ultima Weapon Ultima Weapon
+29% Synergy $6.22
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+28% Synergy $0.44
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+27% Synergy $2.62
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+27% Synergy $14.06
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+26% Synergy $1.44
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+24% Synergy $11.25
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+23% Synergy $18.20
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+22% Synergy $11.19
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+21% Synergy $6.27
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+21% Synergy $11.25
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+20% Synergy $2.69
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+20% Synergy $3.65
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+19% Synergy $8.21
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+19% Synergy $17.21
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+19% Synergy $34.43
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+18% Synergy $4.17
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+18% Synergy $6.54
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+18% Synergy $3.53
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+17% Synergy $4.74
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+17% Synergy $2.53
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+17% Synergy $14.55
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+17% Synergy $0.77
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+16% Synergy $2.42
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+16% Synergy $5.16
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+14% Synergy $4.58
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
+13% Synergy $1.36
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+12% Synergy $19.82
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+12% Synergy $5.02
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+12% Synergy $8.10
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+12% Synergy $1.01
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+11% Synergy $0.38
Pre-War Formalwear Pre-War Formalwear
+10% Synergy $1.85
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+8% Synergy $2.69
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $4.44
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+2% Synergy $6.25
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-9% Synergy $7.69
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-11% Synergy $1.26
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-33% Synergy $4.46

Enchantments

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

Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+27% Synergy $8.31
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+4% Synergy $0.66
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+4% Synergy $2.14
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+4% Synergy $0.26
Super State Super State
+3% Synergy $21.17
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $28.00
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+2% Synergy $4.72
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+1% Synergy $7.87
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+0% Synergy $2.27
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $13.49
With Great Power . . . With Great Power . . .
-1% Synergy $0.40
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-4% Synergy $6.60
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-4% Synergy $4.03
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-6% Synergy $0.59

Planeswalkers

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

Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
+7% Synergy $0.85
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+4% Synergy $44.98

Utility Lands

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

Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+30% Synergy $1.80
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy $0.38
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+26% Synergy $0.38
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+24% Synergy $13.15
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+22% Synergy $0.38
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+20% Synergy $40.73
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+14% Synergy $0.94
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+8% Synergy $7.26
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+5% Synergy $5.99
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+1% Synergy $13.86
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+1% Synergy $21.70
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+1% Synergy $5.74
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+1% Synergy $11.15
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $2.94
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+0% Synergy $0.40
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
0% Synergy $0.32
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
0% Synergy $0.80
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.33
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-5% Synergy $7.37
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $2.52
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-6% Synergy $0.31
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-9% Synergy $4.72
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-12% Synergy $51.37
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-12% Synergy $6.18

Mana Artifacts

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

The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+34% Synergy $18.25
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+13% Synergy $240.66
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+10% Synergy $73.96
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+5% Synergy $37.63
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.13
White Auracite White Auracite
+3% Synergy $0.15
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $1.10
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $2.51
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+0% Synergy $2.20
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $4.53
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-9% Synergy $35.66
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.21
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-13% Synergy $0.34

Lands

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

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+8% Synergy $0.36
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+7% Synergy $3.11
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+6% Synergy $52.29
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+4% Synergy $8.76
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+4% Synergy $35.38
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.25
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.31
Plains Plains
+0% Synergy $0.08
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.54
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.79
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-1% Synergy $49.31
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-1% Synergy $0.35
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-12% Synergy $0.33

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