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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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Soul Immolation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Raphael, Tag Team Tough
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
92%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
91%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
90%synergy
Buster Sword
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
89%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
88%synergy
Shadowspear
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
82%synergy
Colossus Hammer
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
76%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
76%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
73%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
69%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
68%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
69%synergy
Forge Anew
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
69%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
66%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
63%synergy
Heroic Intervention
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Esper Sentinel
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
48%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
56%synergy
Teferi's Protection
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
44%synergy
Ancient Tomb
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Worldly Tutor
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
55%synergy
Birds of Paradise
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
51%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
52%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
49%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Professor Hojo
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Delighted Halfling
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Zack Fair
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Freya Crescent
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Bloom Tender
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Giver of Runes
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Leonin Shikari
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Lizard Blades
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Barret Wallace
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Dispatch
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Boros Charm
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Inventory Management
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Clever Concealment
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Eladamri's Call
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Final Showdown
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-17%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Beast Within
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-24%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Three Visits
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Open the Armory
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Farseek
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-23%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Full Throttle
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Unfinished Business
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Cultivate
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-37%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Rampant Growth
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-28%synergy
Decimate
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Stump Stomp
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
53%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Mithril Coat
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Embercleave
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Helm of the Host
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Commander's Plate
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Champion's Helm
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Sunforger
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Basilisk Collar
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Nettlecyst
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Sword of the Animist
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Genji Glove
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Power Fist
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Celestial Armor
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Ultima Weapon
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Robe of Stars
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Bone Sabres
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Blade of Selves
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Glimmer Lens
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Fighter Class
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Annie Joins Up
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Sylvan Library
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-20%synergy
Windcrag Siege
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Rancor
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Urza's Saga
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
51%synergy
Rogue's Passage
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Tree of Tales
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion40 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Summoning Materia
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Taiga
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
84%synergy
Sacred Foundry
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
55%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
61%synergy
Wooded Foothills
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
63%synergy
Savannah
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
82%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
65%synergy
Plateau
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
82%synergy
Stomping Ground
90%inclusion37 decks41 decks
47%synergy
Temple Garden
90%inclusion37 decks41 decks
48%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Spire Garden
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Spectator Seating
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Rootbound Crag
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Confluence
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Hushwood Verge
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Thornspire Verge
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Spire of Industry
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Brushland
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Misty Rainforest
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Marsh Flats
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Starting Town
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Elegant Parlor
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Lush Portico
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Commercial District
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Karplusan Forest
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Canopy Vista
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-32%synergy
Cinder Glade
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-32%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Jungle Shrine
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-43%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-22%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
5%synergy