Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Expensive 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
Cycle of Renewal
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sigarda's Aid
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
93%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
92%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
91%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
89%synergy
Buster Sword
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
88%synergy
Shadowspear
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
86%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
77%synergy
Colossus Hammer
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
75%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
74%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
71%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
71%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
68%synergy
Forge Anew
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
69%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
66%synergy
Heroic Intervention
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
60%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
55%synergy
Esper Sentinel
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
58%synergy
Teferi's Protection
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Ancient Tomb
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Worldly Tutor
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Smothering Tithe
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
53%synergy
Birds of Paradise
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
52%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
43%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Delighted Halfling
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Professor Hojo
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Zack Fair
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Lion Sash
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Freya Crescent
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Bloom Tender
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Leonin Shikari
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Lizard Blades
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Spider-Punk
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Combat Celebrant
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Boros Charm
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Inventory Management
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Dispatch
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Eladamri's Call
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Final Showdown
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Beast Within
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-24%synergy
Veil of Summer
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Final Fortune
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
53%synergy
Nature's Lore
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Three Visits
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Open the Armory
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Farseek
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-21%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-12%synergy
Unfinished Business
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Cultivate
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-36%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Full Throttle
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Rampant Growth
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-27%synergy
Stump Stomp
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Decimate
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-23%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Harmonize
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Rip Apart
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
56%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Mithril Coat
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Embercleave
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Champion's Helm
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Helm of the Host
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Commander's Plate
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Basilisk Collar
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Nettlecyst
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Genji Glove
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Power Fist
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Sword of the Animist
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Sunforger
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Celestial Armor
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Plate
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Ultima Weapon
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Bone Sabres
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Memory
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Fighter Class
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-20%synergy
Windcrag Siege
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Annie Joins Up
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Rancor
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
All That Glitters
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Maximum Carnage
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Warrior's Resolve
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Urza's Saga
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Buried Ruin
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Tree of Tales
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Axgard Armory
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Den
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Kor Haven
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Great Furnace
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
34%synergy
The Aetherspark
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Summoning Materia
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Taiga
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
84%synergy
Sacred Foundry
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
55%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Plateau
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
84%synergy
Windswept Heath
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
61%synergy
Wooded Foothills
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
62%synergy
Savannah
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
81%synergy
Arid Mesa
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
64%synergy
Stomping Ground
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Temple Garden
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Spectator Seating
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Spire Garden
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Rootbound Crag
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Confluence
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Thornspire Verge
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Hushwood Verge
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Brushland
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Battlefield Forge
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
22%synergy
City of Brass
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Elegant Parlor
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Starting Town
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Spire of Industry
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Commercial District
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Lush Portico
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Karplusan Forest
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Canopy Vista
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-33%synergy
Cinder Glade
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-33%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Jungle Shrine
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-42%synergy
Rugged Prairie
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-21%synergy
Rockfall Vale
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-13%synergy