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Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Price tag $27.69

Legendary Creature — Human 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

#65 Current Rank
#77 Last Week
#794 Last Month

New Cards

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

Buster Sword Buster Sword
+73% Synergy $42.88
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+56% Synergy $4.08
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+53% Synergy $3.22
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+36% Synergy $0.29
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+28% Synergy $1.13

High Synergy Cards

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

Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+83% Synergy $1.44
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+73% Synergy $4.56
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+72% Synergy $26.16
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+68% Synergy $2.26
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+63% Synergy $16.97
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+63% Synergy $28.70
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+63% Synergy $22.82
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+62% Synergy $3.30
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+61% Synergy $7.92
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+59% Synergy $37.45

Top Cards

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

Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+57% Synergy $6.79
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+56% Synergy $15.83
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+53% Synergy $0.34
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+47% Synergy $27.30
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+46% Synergy $2.32
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+46% Synergy $33.01
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+46% Synergy $17.77
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+37% Synergy $1.38
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.09
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $1.06

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+15% Synergy $28.16
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+6% Synergy $47.07
The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $63.82
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $111.35
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $98.19
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $68.76
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-1% Synergy $12.35
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-3% Synergy $33.46

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
+47% Synergy $23.27
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+37% Synergy $1.31
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+35% Synergy $4.05
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+33% Synergy $6.10
Beatrix, Loyal General Beatrix, Loyal General
+28% Synergy $2.86
Weapons Vendor Weapons Vendor
+25% Synergy $0.07
Adelbert Steiner Adelbert Steiner
+24% Synergy $0.11
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
+23% Synergy $0.10
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+20% Synergy $0.21
Leonin Shikari Leonin Shikari
+20% Synergy $3.63
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+17% Synergy $7.75
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+16% Synergy $9.54
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+15% Synergy $1.16
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+14% Synergy $39.48
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+14% Synergy $0.78
Leonin Abunas Leonin Abunas
+14% Synergy $1.99
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+13% Synergy $8.93
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+13% Synergy $7.14
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+12% Synergy $7.13
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
+11% Synergy $0.13
Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+9% Synergy $0.31
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+8% Synergy $0.58
Delivery Moogle Delivery Moogle
+8% Synergy $0.13
Balan, Wandering Knight Balan, Wandering Knight
+8% Synergy $0.38
Helitrooper Helitrooper
+8% Synergy $0.32
Auriok Steelshaper Auriok Steelshaper
+7% Synergy $0.85
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+6% Synergy $0.17
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+6% Synergy $1.63
Indomitable Archangel Indomitable Archangel
+6% Synergy $0.40
Armory Automaton Armory Automaton
+6% Synergy $3.98
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+5% Synergy $3.60
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+5% Synergy $0.12
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+5% Synergy $3.00
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+4% Synergy $5.51
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+4% Synergy $0.59
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+2% Synergy $1.09
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+1% Synergy $2.60
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+1% Synergy $5.88
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+1% Synergy $1.66
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+1% Synergy $1.30
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+1% Synergy $24.87
Solitude Solitude
+1% Synergy $17.93
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+1% Synergy $0.23
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-3% Synergy $2.99
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-6% Synergy $0.29
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-7% Synergy $0.55
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-9% Synergy $1.10
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
-9% Synergy $28.80
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-13% Synergy $0.27
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-16% Synergy $2.20

Instants

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

Dispatch Dispatch
+46% Synergy $2.17
Cloud's Limit Break Cloud's Limit Break
+22% Synergy $0.88
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+18% Synergy $4.21
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+16% Synergy $0.43
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+16% Synergy $11.48
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+16% Synergy $3.13
Battlefield Improvisation Battlefield Improvisation
+15% Synergy $3.00
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+14% Synergy $6.28
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+10% Synergy $15.79
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+10% Synergy $4.44
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+8% Synergy $13.99
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+8% Synergy $0.38
Slash of Light Slash of Light
+7% Synergy $0.05
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+5% Synergy $3.17
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+5% Synergy $0.46
Silence Silence
+4% Synergy $6.65
Reprieve Reprieve
+3% Synergy $0.66
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+3% Synergy $0.19
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+3% Synergy $4.47
Get Lost Get Lost
+2% Synergy $3.88
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+1% Synergy $1.65
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.22
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.33
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-2% Synergy $3.45
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $0.83
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-4% Synergy $0.39
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-7% Synergy $3.77
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-9% Synergy $11.18
Disenchant Disenchant
-10% Synergy $0.15

Sorceries

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

Single Combat Single Combat
+35% Synergy $0.52
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+18% Synergy $0.33
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+18% Synergy $0.40
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+16% Synergy $0.58
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+11% Synergy $0.20
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+9% Synergy $0.59
United Battlefront United Battlefront
+5% Synergy $0.30
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+3% Synergy $0.23
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+3% Synergy $0.87
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $4.27
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
0% Synergy $0.44
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-2% Synergy $8.15
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-6% Synergy $0.26
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-7% Synergy $2.16
Austere Command Austere Command
-13% Synergy $0.46

Utility Artifacts

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

Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+48% Synergy $0.84
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+46% Synergy $5.24
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+45% Synergy $8.63
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+42% Synergy $2.42
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+41% Synergy $7.52
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+41% Synergy $14.78
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+40% Synergy $15.78
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+39% Synergy $2.19
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+38% Synergy $14.12
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+34% Synergy $0.37
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+33% Synergy $1.96
Ultima Weapon Ultima Weapon
+32% Synergy $11.42
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+31% Synergy $1.45
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+30% Synergy $12.50
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+28% Synergy $10.40
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+28% Synergy $12.49
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+28% Synergy $7.04
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+25% Synergy $0.79
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+25% Synergy $17.48
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+25% Synergy $16.58
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+24% Synergy $1.02
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+24% Synergy $16.65
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+24% Synergy $36.88
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+23% Synergy $5.57
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+23% Synergy $4.11
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+22% Synergy $3.64
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+21% Synergy $2.79
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+21% Synergy $2.08
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+20% Synergy $7.40
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+19% Synergy $1.93
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+18% Synergy $15.57
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+18% Synergy $1.80
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
+18% Synergy $2.14
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+18% Synergy $8.85
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+15% Synergy $8.39
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+15% Synergy $2.25
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+14% Synergy $0.57
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+13% Synergy $6.69
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+13% Synergy $0.34
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+12% Synergy $0.14
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+12% Synergy $3.76
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+12% Synergy $6.57
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+11% Synergy $2.76
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+10% Synergy $1.25
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+9% Synergy $0.25
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+9% Synergy $1.11
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $4.25
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-4% Synergy $3.42
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-11% Synergy $4.34
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-30% Synergy $2.82

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 $1.26
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+7% Synergy $0.95
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+6% Synergy $26.01
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+4% Synergy $0.28
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+3% Synergy $4.14
Idolized Idolized
+2% Synergy $0.71
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $18.50
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-3% Synergy $4.08
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-6% Synergy $2.85
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-7% Synergy $1.51

Planeswalkers

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

Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
+9% Synergy $0.58
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+6% Synergy $23.35

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+36% Synergy $0.37
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+28% Synergy $1.06
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+28% Synergy $9.44
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+27% Synergy $0.63
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+19% Synergy $40.60
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+14% Synergy $2.72
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+10% Synergy $5.30
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+7% Synergy $1.98
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+6% Synergy $8.59
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+4% Synergy $4.09
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $6.98
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.37
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+1% Synergy $30.86
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.13
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
-1% Synergy $1.26
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $2.69
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-2% Synergy $0.58
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-8% Synergy $16.31
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-9% Synergy $0.19
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-11% Synergy $35.16
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-13% Synergy $2.52

Mana Artifacts

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

The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+44% Synergy $19.27
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+13% Synergy $151.40
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+10% Synergy $65.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.41
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.20
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $1.25
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $22.27
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $0.95
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $2.37
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $7.08
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-8% Synergy $15.17
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-13% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-17% Synergy $0.24

Lands

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

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+11% Synergy $2.35
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+7% Synergy $6.58
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.21
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+4% Synergy $24.69
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+3% Synergy $53.67
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $23.37
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $21.97
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $12.27
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $9.12
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.61
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-1% Synergy $33.03
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-13% Synergy $0.16

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