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Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Price tag $20.87

Legendary Creature — Human Soldier Mercenary

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Equipment 30% Voltron 25% Artifacts 8% Aggro 4% Modified Creatures 3%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Cloud, Midgar Mercenary players are trying out in Artifacts decks.

Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+3% Synergy $3.46
Petrified Hamlet Petrified Hamlet
+3% Synergy $0.71
Quill-Blade Laureate Quill-Blade Laureate
+3% Synergy $0.16
Erode Erode
-6% Synergy $5.72

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Cloud, Midgar Mercenary's Artifacts builds — cards that lean hardest into the Artifacts theme.

Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+84% Synergy $2.76
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+72% Synergy $42.87
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+72% Synergy $5.27
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+69% Synergy $18.45
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+62% Synergy $8.10
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+61% Synergy $7.55
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+60% Synergy $0.61
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+60% Synergy $30.56
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+57% Synergy $49.30
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+57% Synergy $39.13

Top Cards

The staple cards most Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Artifacts decks run as their core.

Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+56% Synergy $15.64
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+55% Synergy $23.20
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+54% Synergy $4.69
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+50% Synergy $16.79
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+49% Synergy $2.73
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+49% Synergy $10.11
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+48% Synergy $0.43
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+34% Synergy $2.46
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.19
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.09

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Artifacts game on their own.

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+31% Synergy $39.51
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+18% Synergy $54.50
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+11% Synergy $131.68
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+10% Synergy $13.85
The One Ring The One Ring
+9% Synergy $104.30
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+6% Synergy $60.01
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
+6% Synergy $3000.97
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+5% Synergy $112.13
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+5% Synergy $171.12
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $5.28

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Artifacts plan in Cloud, Midgar Mercenary decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+54% Synergy $0.42
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+44% Synergy $26.82
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+34% Synergy $8.73
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+30% Synergy $0.23
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+27% Synergy $0.39
Weapons Vendor Weapons Vendor
+27% Synergy $0.17
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+26% Synergy $17.29
Adelbert Steiner Adelbert Steiner
+26% Synergy $0.22
Beatrix, Loyal General Beatrix, Loyal General
+25% Synergy $0.81
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
+20% Synergy $0.22
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+19% Synergy $1.16
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+18% Synergy $58.07
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+17% Synergy $13.02
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+17% Synergy $0.41
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+14% Synergy $2.28
Leonin Shikari Leonin Shikari
+14% Synergy $5.39
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
+14% Synergy $0.20
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+13% Synergy $11.25
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+13% Synergy $19.10
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+13% Synergy $12.04
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+12% Synergy $0.28
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+12% Synergy $1.17
Balan, Wandering Knight Balan, Wandering Knight
+11% Synergy $0.39
Leonin Abunas Leonin Abunas
+10% Synergy $2.22
Helitrooper Helitrooper
+10% Synergy $0.19
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+9% Synergy $0.79
Auriok Steelshaper Auriok Steelshaper
+9% Synergy $0.74
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+8% Synergy $5.50
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+8% Synergy $0.28
Armory Automaton Armory Automaton
+8% Synergy $1.14
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+7% Synergy $5.58
Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+7% Synergy $0.36
Indomitable Archangel Indomitable Archangel
+6% Synergy $0.47
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+5% Synergy $2.95
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+5% Synergy $3.46
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+5% Synergy $37.66
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+5% Synergy $2.26
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+4% Synergy $6.42
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+4% Synergy $0.13
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+4% Synergy $0.25
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+4% Synergy $2.64
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+3% Synergy $5.20
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+3% Synergy $7.30
Solitude Solitude
+2% Synergy $34.04
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-1% Synergy $3.58
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
-2% Synergy $2.13
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-3% Synergy $0.31
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
-5% Synergy $31.68
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-6% Synergy $0.31
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-18% Synergy $4.42

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Cloud, Midgar Mercenary's Artifacts deck ahead.

Dispatch Dispatch
+44% Synergy $0.29
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+21% Synergy $2.54
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+20% Synergy $0.48
Cloud's Limit Break Cloud's Limit Break
+19% Synergy $0.28
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+18% Synergy $5.18
Battlefield Improvisation Battlefield Improvisation
+15% Synergy $7.60
Silence Silence
+10% Synergy $10.59
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+9% Synergy $7.42
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+9% Synergy $25.52
Slash of Light Slash of Light
+9% Synergy $0.15
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+7% Synergy $8.00
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+7% Synergy $5.21
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+5% Synergy $5.37
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.32
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+4% Synergy $20.32
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+4% Synergy $0.22
Get Lost Get Lost
+3% Synergy $4.05
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+3% Synergy $0.99
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+2% Synergy $5.07
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+2% Synergy $0.30
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.99
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+1% Synergy $1.83
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+1% Synergy $4.17
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.33
Cloudshift Cloudshift
-1% Synergy $1.15
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-2% Synergy $1.07
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-3% Synergy $3.54
Reprieve Reprieve
-4% Synergy $1.31
Disenchant Disenchant
-10% Synergy $0.11
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-15% Synergy $14.06
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-16% Synergy $0.69

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Artifacts game plan forward for Cloud, Midgar Mercenary.

Single Combat Single Combat
+26% Synergy $0.48
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+21% Synergy $0.26
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+14% Synergy $0.32
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+12% Synergy $0.49
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+11% Synergy $3.80
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+10% Synergy $0.73
Fated Clash Fated Clash
+6% Synergy $8.02
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+5% Synergy $0.74
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+4% Synergy $0.33
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+4% Synergy $2.10
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+3% Synergy $1.11
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+2% Synergy $11.89
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+1% Synergy $0.46
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+1% Synergy $3.62
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+1% Synergy $0.73
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $3.58
Austere Command Austere Command
-12% Synergy $0.46

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Artifacts decks.

Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+46% Synergy $1.46
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+44% Synergy $45.30
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+44% Synergy $18.04
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+43% Synergy $30.68
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+40% Synergy $1.31
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+40% Synergy $8.45
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+35% Synergy $2.18
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+34% Synergy $13.29
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+34% Synergy $5.38
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+33% Synergy $9.79
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+32% Synergy $30.07
Ultima Weapon Ultima Weapon
+31% Synergy $7.15
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+28% Synergy $1.65
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+28% Synergy $0.49
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+26% Synergy $3.99
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+26% Synergy $2.28
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+25% Synergy $6.08
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+25% Synergy $15.22
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+25% Synergy $14.15
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+24% Synergy $10.35
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+23% Synergy $2.79
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+23% Synergy $35.22
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+23% Synergy $5.30
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+23% Synergy $17.41
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+21% Synergy $11.35
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+21% Synergy $4.35
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+20% Synergy $5.72
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+19% Synergy $6.10
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+18% Synergy $3.25
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+18% Synergy $2.36
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+18% Synergy $11.00
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+17% Synergy $2.49
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+17% Synergy $19.39
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+16% Synergy $4.77
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+16% Synergy $0.77
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+16% Synergy $8.50
Machinist's Arsenal Machinist's Arsenal
+16% Synergy $1.21
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+16% Synergy $0.36
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
+15% Synergy $1.84
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+15% Synergy $19.89
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+13% Synergy $1.09
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+13% Synergy $0.38
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+13% Synergy $0.43
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+11% Synergy $6.01
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+11% Synergy $4.66
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+10% Synergy $0.35
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $3.66
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-4% Synergy $4.93
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-11% Synergy $1.16
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-39% Synergy $4.90

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Artifacts strategy in Cloud, Midgar Mercenary decks.

Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+31% Synergy $9.33
Super State Super State
+6% Synergy $20.14
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+6% Synergy $0.26
Sidequest: Catch a Fish Cooking Campsite Sidequest: Catch a Fish
+5% Synergy $0.26
With Great Power . . . With Great Power . . .
+3% Synergy $0.73
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $26.54
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+2% Synergy $6.80
Idolized Idolized
+2% Synergy $1.97
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
0% Synergy $4.33
All That Glitters All That Glitters
-1% Synergy $0.64
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
-1% Synergy $1.15
Land Tax Land Tax
-2% Synergy $13.48
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-3% Synergy $4.21
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-9% Synergy $0.67

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Cloud, Midgar Mercenary's Artifacts game plan.

Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
+8% Synergy $0.86
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+8% Synergy $41.09

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Artifacts decks.

Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+39% Synergy $1.95
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+35% Synergy $0.36
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+35% Synergy $16.99
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+30% Synergy $0.40
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+28% Synergy $0.39
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+28% Synergy $43.89
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+24% Synergy $0.97
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+18% Synergy $7.41
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+9% Synergy $5.54
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+6% Synergy $10.62
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+6% Synergy $23.03
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+5% Synergy $12.31
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+4% Synergy $0.28
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+4% Synergy $14.95
Wasteland Wasteland
+4% Synergy $28.26
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+3% Synergy $3.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $3.36
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.31
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+2% Synergy $4.99
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+2% Synergy $17.81
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.29
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
0% Synergy $5.81
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
0% Synergy $0.71
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $2.87
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-7% Synergy $0.29
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-7% Synergy $13.28
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-11% Synergy $5.00
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-12% Synergy $6.51
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-17% Synergy $54.27

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Cloud, Midgar Mercenary's Artifacts strategy.

The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+37% Synergy $19.56
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+21% Synergy $241.89
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+13% Synergy $76.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+8% Synergy $1.84
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+5% Synergy $36.20
White Auracite White Auracite
+5% Synergy $0.21
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+4% Synergy $1118.84
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.92
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.70
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.69
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.31

Lands

The mana base behind Cloud, Midgar Mercenary's Artifacts decks.

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+15% Synergy $0.37
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+9% Synergy $53.37
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+7% Synergy $3.79
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+7% Synergy $10.13
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+7% Synergy $29.61
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+6% Synergy $31.12
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+5% Synergy $2.95
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+5% Synergy $37.94
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+5% Synergy $2.37
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $15.03
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.34
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.33
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.13
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+2% Synergy $4.23
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.99
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
0% Synergy $51.61
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.33
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.27
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-3% Synergy $0.36
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-14% Synergy $0.31

Similar Commanders

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

Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER
Captain America, First Avenger Captain America, First Avenger
Balan, Wandering Knight Balan, Wandering Knight
Adelbert Steiner Adelbert Steiner
Beatrix, Loyal General Beatrix, Loyal General
Isamaru, Hound of Konda Isamaru, Hound of Konda
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
Cloud, Planet's Champion Cloud, Planet's Champion
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Frodo, Determined Hero Frodo, Determined Hero
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
Galea, Kindler of Hope Galea, Kindler of Hope
Jareth, Leonine Titan Jareth, Leonine Titan
Lightning, Army of One Lightning, Army of One
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
Halvar, God of Battle Halvar, God of Battle
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
Ezio, Brash Novice Ezio, Brash Novice
Huang Zhong, Shu General Huang Zhong, Shu General
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Radiant, Serra Archangel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Icingdeath, Frost Tyrant Icingdeath, Frost Tyrant
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Ayesha Tanaka, Armorer Ayesha Tanaka, Armorer
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Anara, Wolvid Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Jeska, Thrice Reborn Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Radiant, Serra Archangel Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Zurgo Helmsmasher Zurgo Helmsmasher