Commander Omnislash’d
Introduction
In the vast multiverse of Magic: The Gathering, the Universes Beyond: Final Fantasy set is introducing iconic characters from the Final Fantasy universe into the world of MTG. One such character is Cloud, Planet's Champion, legendary warrior, echoing the spirit of Midgar’s streets and the stars above, ready to face any challenge with the relentless determination of a SOLDIER (the creature type is quite fitting, am I right?). This deck focuses on leveraging Cloud's unique abilities, particularly his synergy with equipment, to dominate the battlefield.
Deck Overview
At the heart of this deck lies Cloud, Planet's Champion, a 4/4 Human SOLDIER Mercenary with a powerful suite of abilities:
Double Strike and Indestructible: During your turn, as long as Cloud is equipped, he gains double strike and indestructible. This makes him a formidable threat that can deal both first-strike and regular combat damage, while being resistant to destruction effects.
Reduced Equip Costs: Equip abilities you activate that target Cloud cost {2} less to activate, allowing for efficient and rapid equipping of powerful artifacts.
These traits make Cloud an ideal commander for a Boros equipment-focused deck, emphasizing combat dominance and resilience.
Key Strategies and Synergies
Equipping Cloud for Maximum Impact
To fully capitalize on Cloud's abilities, equipping him with powerful artifacts is essential. Cards like Colossus Hammer and Sword of Feast and Famine not only enhance his combat capabilities but also benefit from the reduced equip costs, enabling swift and effective equipping.
Utilizing Equipment Tutors
Cards such as Stoneforge Mystic, Puresteel Paladin, and Steelshaper's Gift are invaluable for searching and deploying key equipment pieces. These tutors ensure that you have the right tools at the right time, maintaining pressure on your opponents.
Enhancing Combat with Additional Equipment
Incorporating equipment like Swiftfoot Boots and Lightning Greaves provides Cloud with hexproof and haste, ensuring he can attack immediately and remain protected from targeted removal.
Supporting Enchantments
Enchantments like Fighter Class and Forge Anew offer additional support, granting benefits such as increased equip abilities and card advantage, respectively.
Isochron Scepter and Angel’s Grace: A Hero’s Last Stand
Just like Cloud’s iconic moments of defiance, the combo of Isochron Scepter and Angel’s Grace ensures he can keep fighting even when the odds seem impossible. By imprinting Angel's Grace on Isochron Scepter, you can prevent lethal damage, allowing Cloud to survive and swing another day—just like a hero rising against overwhelming odds. The fun twist, as long as this artifact isn’t destroyed and is untapped, you will be as resilient as the SOLIDER himself again and again. At some point we’ll update this to include more untap-synergy to get the full power from this combo.
Unique Interactions
Cloudsteel Kirin: This artifact creature can be equipped to Cloud, granting him flying and indestructible (again), but more importantly forcing our opponents to solve the “can’t win, you can’t lose” conundrum. This let’s us draw some hate from the table while we position our hand in dire straights.
Sigarda's Aid: This enchantment allows you to cast equipment spells as though they had flash, enabling you to equip Cloud at instant speed and catch opponents off guard.
Teferi's Protection: In critical moments, this spell can protect your board state, ensuring Cloud remains a constant threat.
Conclusion
The Cloud, Planet's Champion deck offers a dynamic and engaging gameplay experience, combining powerful equipment synergies with strategic combat tactics. By focusing on equipping Cloud with potent artifacts and leveraging key synergies, you can create a formidable force on the battlefield. Whether you're a fan of Final Fantasy or simply enjoy equipment-based strategies, this deck provides a unique and exciting way to play in the Commander format.
