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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Red XIII, Proud Warrior
95%inclusion36 decks38 decks
85%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
92%inclusion36 decks39 decks
84%synergy
Colossus Hammer
90%inclusion35 decks39 decks
83%synergy
Champion's Helm
90%inclusion35 decks39 decks
83%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
89%inclusion34 decks38 decks
82%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
89%inclusion34 decks38 decks
81%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
87%inclusion33 decks38 decks
80%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
85%inclusion33 decks39 decks
79%synergy
Bastion Protector
82%inclusion32 decks39 decks
78%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
84%inclusion32 decks38 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
87%inclusion34 decks39 decks
38%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
87%inclusion33 decks38 decks
77%synergy
Sword of the Animist
85%inclusion33 decks39 decks
77%synergy
Zack Fair
84%inclusion32 decks38 decks
78%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
82%inclusion32 decks39 decks
77%synergy
Professor Hojo
82%inclusion31 decks38 decks
74%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
79%inclusion31 decks39 decks
74%synergy
Austere Command
79%inclusion31 decks39 decks
65%synergy
Dispatch
79%inclusion31 decks39 decks
74%synergy
Clever Concealment
79%inclusion31 decks39 decks
71%synergy
Creatures
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
79%inclusion30 decks38 decks
71%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
79%inclusion30 decks38 decks
70%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
79%inclusion30 decks38 decks
73%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
67%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
66%synergy
Helitrooper
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
61%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
62%inclusion24 decks39 decks
54%synergy
Bronze Guardian
59%inclusion23 decks39 decks
57%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
45%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
44%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
41%synergy
Armory Automaton
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
42%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
40%synergy
Barret Wallace
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
37%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
31%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Weapons Vendor
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Freya Crescent
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Summon: Kujata
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Summon: Fat Chocobo
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Lizard Blades
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Amy Rose
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Torgal, A Fine Hound
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Lifestream's Blessing
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
66%synergy
Chaos Warp
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
47%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
-35%synergy
Inventory Management
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
-34%synergy
Slash of Light
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Judgment Bolt
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Haste Magic
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-32%synergy
Boros Charm
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-17%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Beast Within
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-27%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Generous Gift
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-22%synergy
Sorceries
Unfinished Business
79%inclusion31 decks39 decks
76%synergy
Rampant Growth
79%inclusion31 decks39 decks
41%synergy
Vandalblast
74%inclusion29 decks39 decks
65%synergy
Nature's Lore
74%inclusion29 decks39 decks
36%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
74%inclusion29 decks39 decks
70%synergy
Harmonize
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
42%synergy
Decimate
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
41%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
45%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
44%synergy
Open the Armory
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Reach the Horizon
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Farseek
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-38%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Rydia's Return
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Megaton's Fate
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-23%synergy
Single Combat
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
79%inclusion31 decks39 decks
54%synergy
Hero's Blade
74%inclusion29 decks39 decks
71%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
67%synergy
Darksteel Plate
72%inclusion28 decks39 decks
67%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
69%inclusion27 decks39 decks
67%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
59%inclusion23 decks39 decks
55%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
50%synergy
Mask of Memory
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
52%synergy
Explorer's Scope
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
46%synergy
Ultima Weapon
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Samurai's Katana
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Buster Sword
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Genji Glove
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Skullclamp
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Bard's Bow
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Warrior's Sword
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Monk's Fist
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Nettlecyst
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Brass Knuckles
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Argentum Armor
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Meteor Sword
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Infantry Shield
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Stormbeacon Blade
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Magitek Scythe
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Forge Anew
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Furious Rise
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Strong Back
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Annie Joins Up
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-11%synergy
Rancor
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
All That Glitters
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Super State
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Firebender Ascension
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bonders' Enclave
69%inclusion27 decks39 decks
65%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
59%inclusion23 decks39 decks
49%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
-9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
The Gold Saucer
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion38 decks39 decks
23%synergy
Sol Ring
97%inclusion38 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Summoning Materia
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
68%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion39 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion39 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion39 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion37 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
95%inclusion37 decks39 decks
79%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
92%inclusion36 decks39 decks
51%synergy
Canopy Vista
92%inclusion36 decks39 decks
43%synergy
Game Trail
90%inclusion35 decks39 decks
70%synergy
Battlefield Forge
90%inclusion35 decks39 decks
67%synergy
Jungle Shrine
87%inclusion34 decks39 decks
32%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
87%inclusion34 decks39 decks
49%synergy
Fortified Village
87%inclusion34 decks39 decks
66%synergy
Rootbound Crag
87%inclusion34 decks39 decks
50%synergy
Path of Ancestry
87%inclusion34 decks39 decks
52%synergy
Cinder Glade
87%inclusion34 decks39 decks
38%synergy
Brushland
85%inclusion33 decks39 decks
64%synergy
Rugged Prairie
85%inclusion33 decks39 decks
75%synergy
Exotic Orchard
82%inclusion32 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Spire of Industry
82%inclusion32 decks39 decks
77%synergy
Mossfire Valley
79%inclusion31 decks39 decks
66%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
79%inclusion31 decks39 decks
71%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
79%inclusion31 decks39 decks
72%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
74%inclusion29 decks39 decks
58%synergy
Evolving Wilds
69%inclusion27 decks39 decks
39%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
69%inclusion27 decks39 decks
64%synergy
Sacred Peaks
69%inclusion27 decks39 decks
64%synergy
Radiant Grove
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
61%synergy
Ash Barrens
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
40%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Karplusan Forest
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-7%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-16%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-17%synergy
Boros Garrison
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy