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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
86%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
95%inclusion37 decks39 decks
85%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
92%inclusion36 decks39 decks
84%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
84%synergy
Champion's Helm
90%inclusion36 decks40 decks
84%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
90%inclusion35 decks39 decks
82%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
87%inclusion34 decks39 decks
80%synergy
Sword of the Animist
88%inclusion35 decks40 decks
80%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
80%synergy
Bastion Protector
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
88%inclusion35 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
87%inclusion34 decks39 decks
78%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
85%inclusion33 decks39 decks
79%synergy
Zack Fair
85%inclusion33 decks39 decks
79%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
77%synergy
Rampant Growth
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
44%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
77%synergy
Professor Hojo
82%inclusion32 decks39 decks
74%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
82%inclusion32 decks39 decks
76%synergy
Austere Command
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
66%synergy
Creatures
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
79%inclusion31 decks39 decks
72%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
79%inclusion31 decks39 decks
71%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
79%inclusion31 decks39 decks
73%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
74%inclusion29 decks39 decks
69%synergy
Helitrooper
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
62%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
58%synergy
Bronze Guardian
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
58%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
48%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
45%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
44%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
42%synergy
Armory Automaton
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
41%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
34%synergy
Barret Wallace
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
39%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
32%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
30%synergy
Weapons Vendor
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
32%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Freya Crescent
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Summon: Kujata
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Summon: Fat Chocobo
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Lizard Blades
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Torgal, A Fine Hound
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Kemba, Kha Enduring
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Amy Rose
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Edgar, Master Machinist
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
74%synergy
Clever Concealment
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
71%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
72%inclusion28 decks39 decks
67%synergy
Chaos Warp
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
50%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
-33%synergy
Inventory Management
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
-35%synergy
Slash of Light
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-30%synergy
Haste Magic
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Judgment Bolt
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Boros Charm
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-20%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Beast Within
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-27%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Generous Gift
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-22%synergy
Sorceries
Unfinished Business
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
77%synergy
Vandalblast
78%inclusion31 decks40 decks
69%synergy
Nature's Lore
78%inclusion31 decks40 decks
39%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
68%synergy
Harmonize
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
46%synergy
Decimate
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
45%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
48%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
46%synergy
Open the Armory
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Reach the Horizon
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Farseek
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-38%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Rydia's Return
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-23%synergy
Single Combat
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
55%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
77%inclusion30 decks39 decks
71%synergy
Hero's Blade
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
72%synergy
Darksteel Plate
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
68%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
70%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
58%synergy
Mask of Memory
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
55%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
48%synergy
Explorer's Scope
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
48%synergy
Ultima Weapon
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
33%synergy
Samurai's Katana
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
32%synergy
Buster Sword
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Genji Glove
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
28%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Warrior's Sword
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Bard's Bow
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Monk's Fist
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Nettlecyst
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Brass Knuckles
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Argentum Armor
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Meteor Sword
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Infantry Shield
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Stormbeacon Blade
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
34%synergy
Forge Anew
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Furious Rise
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Strong Back
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Rancor
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
All That Glitters
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Annie Joins Up
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-14%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Firebender Ascension
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bonders' Enclave
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
66%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
50%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-12%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
The Gold Saucer
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
98%inclusion39 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Sol Ring
98%inclusion39 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Summoning Materia
74%inclusion29 decks39 decks
69%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion40 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion40 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion40 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion38 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
95%inclusion38 decks40 decks
79%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
50%synergy
Canopy Vista
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
43%synergy
Game Trail
90%inclusion36 decks40 decks
70%synergy
Battlefield Forge
90%inclusion36 decks40 decks
67%synergy
Jungle Shrine
88%inclusion35 decks40 decks
32%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
88%inclusion35 decks40 decks
50%synergy
Fortified Village
88%inclusion35 decks40 decks
66%synergy
Rugged Prairie
88%inclusion35 decks40 decks
77%synergy
Rootbound Crag
88%inclusion35 decks40 decks
50%synergy
Path of Ancestry
88%inclusion35 decks40 decks
53%synergy
Cinder Glade
88%inclusion35 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Brushland
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
64%synergy
Mossfire Valley
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
69%synergy
Exotic Orchard
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Spire of Industry
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
78%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
75%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
72%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
78%inclusion31 decks40 decks
61%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
65%synergy
Sacred Peaks
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
65%synergy
Radiant Grove
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
62%synergy
Evolving Wilds
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
37%synergy
Ash Barrens
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
39%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Karplusan Forest
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-16%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-17%synergy
Boros Garrison
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-5%synergy