App icon for MTG Life Counter: Lotus
MTG Life Counter: Lotus Track life and commander damage for up to 10 players
Launch

Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Price tag $20.26

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

#305 Current Rank
#322 Last Week
#389 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.

Quintessential Katana Quintessential Katana
+2% Synergy $0.24
Continue? Continue?
+1% Synergy $3.37
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+1% Synergy $2.89
Skateboard Skateboard
+1% Synergy $0.41
Erode Erode
0% Synergy $5.61

High Synergy Cards

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

Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+80% Synergy $2.12
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+72% Synergy $39.31
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+69% Synergy $5.33
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+66% Synergy $18.20
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+61% Synergy $3.33
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+56% Synergy $8.07
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+56% Synergy $5.21
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+56% Synergy $28.54
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+56% Synergy $39.21
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+56% Synergy $3.36

Top Cards

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

Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+55% Synergy $0.41
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+54% Synergy $49.43
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+53% Synergy $19.22
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+51% Synergy $9.43
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+51% Synergy $14.97
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+49% Synergy $0.56
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+42% Synergy $2.69
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+35% Synergy $2.05
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+7% Synergy $1.51
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $1.21

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+18% Synergy $34.56
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+8% Synergy $54.35
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $106.06
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $122.46
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+5% Synergy $13.07
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+5% Synergy $153.15
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+4% Synergy $105.19
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy $56.41
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $6.68

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
+38% Synergy $26.63
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+35% Synergy $0.22
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+28% Synergy $8.54
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+28% Synergy $4.00
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+28% Synergy $1.02
Beatrix, Loyal General Beatrix, Loyal General
+28% Synergy $0.73
Weapons Vendor Weapons Vendor
+26% Synergy $0.22
Adelbert Steiner Adelbert Steiner
+25% Synergy $0.16
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
+21% Synergy $0.21
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+20% Synergy $16.43
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+18% Synergy $14.55
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+17% Synergy $0.35
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+16% Synergy $56.81
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+16% Synergy $1.06
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+16% Synergy $19.44
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+15% Synergy $1.97
Leonin Shikari Leonin Shikari
+15% Synergy $4.78
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+14% Synergy $9.65
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+12% Synergy $13.85
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
+12% Synergy $0.14
Helitrooper Helitrooper
+12% Synergy $0.21
Leonin Abunas Leonin Abunas
+11% Synergy $2.17
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+8% Synergy $3.02
Delivery Moogle Delivery Moogle
+8% Synergy $0.27
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+8% Synergy $0.68
Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+8% Synergy $0.31
Balan, Wandering Knight Balan, Wandering Knight
+8% Synergy $0.49
Armory Automaton Armory Automaton
+7% Synergy $1.55
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+6% Synergy $1.72
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+6% Synergy $5.25
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+6% Synergy $0.21
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+6% Synergy $0.86
Auriok Steelshaper Auriok Steelshaper
+6% Synergy $0.79
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+5% Synergy $5.19
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+5% Synergy $32.36
Solitude Solitude
+4% Synergy $36.55
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+3% Synergy $5.34
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+3% Synergy $2.33
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+3% Synergy $0.32
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+3% Synergy $2.62
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+2% Synergy $0.67
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
0% Synergy $0.91
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-1% Synergy $3.07
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-1% Synergy $8.54
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-2% Synergy $0.35
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
-4% Synergy $1.03
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-8% Synergy $1.94
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-9% Synergy $0.92
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-12% Synergy $0.99
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-14% Synergy $4.24

Instants

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

Dispatch Dispatch
+43% Synergy $0.40
Cloud's Limit Break Cloud's Limit Break
+21% Synergy $0.28
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+19% Synergy $1.67
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+16% Synergy $7.43
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+16% Synergy $0.60
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+12% Synergy $7.86
Battlefield Improvisation Battlefield Improvisation
+12% Synergy $5.18
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+9% Synergy $6.71
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+9% Synergy $23.04
Silence Silence
+8% Synergy $9.42
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+8% Synergy $4.32
Slash of Light Slash of Light
+7% Synergy $0.10
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+6% Synergy $0.39
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+6% Synergy $5.45
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+5% Synergy $5.06
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+4% Synergy $19.96
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+2% Synergy $2.23
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+2% Synergy $0.81
Get Lost Get Lost
+2% Synergy $4.89
Reprieve Reprieve
+1% Synergy $2.07
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.32
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+1% Synergy $0.32
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
0% Synergy $1.23
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.45
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-3% Synergy $3.13
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-3% Synergy $2.31
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $1.42
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-9% Synergy $18.13
Disenchant Disenchant
-9% Synergy $0.12

Sorceries

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

Single Combat Single Combat
+27% Synergy $0.40
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+19% Synergy $0.27
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+17% Synergy $0.59
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+10% Synergy $0.58
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+10% Synergy $0.28
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+6% Synergy $0.80
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+5% Synergy $3.66
Jolted Awake Jolted Awake
+5% Synergy $0.17
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+3% Synergy $1.53
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+2% Synergy $0.36
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+2% Synergy $0.35
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
0% Synergy $0.52
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-1% Synergy $10.26
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-5% Synergy $3.63
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-8% Synergy $0.34
Austere Command Austere Command
-9% Synergy $0.46

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 $20.61
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+44% Synergy $1.00
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+43% Synergy $1.61
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+42% Synergy $39.84
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+39% Synergy $44.73
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+38% Synergy $8.28
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+38% Synergy $12.57
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+38% Synergy $3.72
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+35% Synergy $11.38
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+34% Synergy $29.98
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+32% Synergy $12.42
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+31% Synergy $1.48
Ultima Weapon Ultima Weapon
+30% Synergy $5.37
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+28% Synergy $0.40
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+28% Synergy $2.25
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+27% Synergy $1.39
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+27% Synergy $13.56
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+24% Synergy $11.64
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+24% Synergy $18.84
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+23% Synergy $10.68
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+22% Synergy $6.32
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+22% Synergy $10.43
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+21% Synergy $3.05
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+20% Synergy $3.69
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+20% Synergy $6.57
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+20% Synergy $33.57
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+20% Synergy $20.58
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+19% Synergy $3.73
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+18% Synergy $3.07
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+18% Synergy $0.76
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+18% Synergy $5.82
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+18% Synergy $4.56
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+17% Synergy $12.97
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+17% Synergy $1.62
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+17% Synergy $2.73
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+16% Synergy $15.89
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+14% Synergy $3.63
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
+14% Synergy $1.47
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+13% Synergy $7.75
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+13% Synergy $5.24
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+13% Synergy $18.64
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+12% Synergy $0.80
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+12% Synergy $0.37
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+9% Synergy $2.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $6.08
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+8% Synergy $0.91
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+2% Synergy $5.65
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-9% Synergy $5.66
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-11% Synergy $2.49
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-34% Synergy $4.25

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 $5.41
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+5% Synergy $0.49
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+5% Synergy $5.88
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+4% Synergy $0.27
Super State Super State
+3% Synergy $17.35
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+2% Synergy $7.66
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $29.37
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+1% Synergy $7.01
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
0% Synergy $2.05
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $23.70
With Great Power . . . With Great Power . . .
-2% Synergy $0.58
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-4% Synergy $3.78
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-5% Synergy $4.96
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-7% Synergy $2.24

Planeswalkers

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

Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
+8% Synergy $1.01
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+4% Synergy $37.31

Utility Lands

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

Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+31% Synergy $1.47
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy $0.98
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+27% Synergy $0.37
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+25% Synergy $14.56
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+23% Synergy $0.37
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+20% Synergy $41.17
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+15% Synergy $0.95
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+8% Synergy $5.55
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+5% Synergy $5.84
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $2.93
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+2% Synergy $4.99
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+2% Synergy $12.71
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $22.13
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $9.23
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.46
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.95
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
0% Synergy $0.64
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
0% Synergy $0.84
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $5.54
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-5% Synergy $6.09
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-6% Synergy $0.23
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-9% Synergy $17.42
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-12% Synergy $52.44
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-13% Synergy $6.90

Mana Artifacts

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

The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+35% Synergy $19.28
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+14% Synergy $212.02
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+11% Synergy $70.62
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+6% Synergy $40.72
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.94
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.92
White Auracite White Auracite
+3% Synergy $0.18
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $2.95
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.90
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $4.65
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-9% Synergy $35.66
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-12% Synergy $0.73
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-13% Synergy $0.29

Lands

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

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+9% Synergy $0.36
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+8% Synergy $3.02
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+6% Synergy $44.28
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+5% Synergy $8.15
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+4% Synergy $35.10
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.82
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.25
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.32
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.45
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-1% Synergy $47.63
Demolition Field Demolition Field
-1% Synergy $0.27
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-2% Synergy $0.39
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-12% Synergy $0.28

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Cloud, Midgar Mercenary.