Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget Aggro

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Benjamin Levin
Jan 13, 2026
The 10 Most Fun Commanders of 2025
With almost 500 new commanders in 2025, Ben had his work cut out for him making his list of the most fun. Come see which legends made the cut.
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Meteor Sword
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Toph, the First Metalbender
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
86%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
84%synergy
Colossus Hammer
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
83%synergy
Champion's Helm
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
83%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
81%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
80%synergy
Sword of the Animist
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
79%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
79%synergy
Zack Fair
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
77%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Professor Hojo
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
75%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
76%synergy
Clever Concealment
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
73%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
76%synergy
Lightning Greaves
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
56%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
73%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
74%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
71%synergy
Unfinished Business
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
75%synergy
Creatures
Bastion Protector
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
75%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
72%synergy
Helitrooper
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
65%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
63%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
58%synergy
Bronze Guardian
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
52%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Armory Automaton
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Barret Wallace
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Weapons Vendor
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Freya Crescent
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Summon: Kujata
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Summon: Fat Chocobo
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Torgal, A Fine Hound
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Kemba, Kha Enduring
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Lizard Blades
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Amy Rose
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
70%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Chaos Warp
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Path to Exile
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-28%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
-34%synergy
Inventory Management
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Slash of Light
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-29%synergy
Judgment Bolt
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Haste Magic
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Boros Charm
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-17%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Beast Within
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-27%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-22%synergy
Sorceries
Vanquish the Horde
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
74%synergy
Austere Command
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
61%synergy
Vandalblast
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
67%synergy
Nature's Lore
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Rampant Growth
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Harmonize
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Decimate
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Open the Armory
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Reach the Horizon
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Farseek
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-37%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Rydia's Return
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Megaton's Fate
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-23%synergy
Single Combat
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hero's Blade
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
75%synergy
Darksteel Plate
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
66%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
68%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
63%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
58%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Mask of Memory
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
49%synergy
Explorer's Scope
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Ultima Weapon
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Samurai's Katana
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Buster Sword
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Genji Glove
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Skullclamp
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Bard's Bow
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Basilisk Collar
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Warrior's Sword
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Helm of the Host
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Monk's Fist
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Nettlecyst
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Brass Knuckles
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Infantry Shield
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Stormbeacon Blade
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Magitek Scythe
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
O-Naginata
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Butcher's Cleaver
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Forge Anew
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Furious Rise
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Strong Back
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Rancor
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
All That Glitters
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Super State
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Annie Joins Up
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
76%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
69%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
52%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
The Gold Saucer
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Sol Ring
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Summoning Materia
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
67%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
79%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
50%synergy
Canopy Vista
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Battlefield Forge
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
67%synergy
Cinder Glade
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Jungle Shrine
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Rootbound Crag
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
49%synergy
Game Trail
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
64%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Fortified Village
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
63%synergy
Brushland
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
63%synergy
Rugged Prairie
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
74%synergy
Path of Ancestry
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
49%synergy
Exotic Orchard
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Spire of Industry
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
77%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
71%synergy
Mossfire Valley
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
62%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
67%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
54%synergy
Evolving Wilds
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Sacred Peaks
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
62%synergy
Radiant Grove
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
59%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
60%synergy
Ash Barrens
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Karplusan Forest
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-16%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-17%synergy
Boros Garrison
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Plenty
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-7%synergy