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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Raphael, the Nightwatcher
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Raphael, Tag Team Tough
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
95%inclusion41 decks43 decks
92%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
91%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
97%inclusion37 decks38 decks
90%synergy
Buster Sword
97%inclusion37 decks38 decks
89%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
88%synergy
Shadowspear
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
80%synergy
Colossus Hammer
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
77%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
75%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
71%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
79%inclusion30 decks38 decks
70%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
68%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
66%synergy
Forge Anew
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
67%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
64%synergy
Heroic Intervention
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
66%synergy
Esper Sentinel
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
55%synergy
Teferi's Protection
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Ancient Tomb
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Worldly Tutor
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
53%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
45%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Delighted Halfling
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Professor Hojo
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
36%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
36%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Zack Fair
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Lion Sash
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Freya Crescent
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Bloom Tender
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Giver of Runes
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Combat Celebrant
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Shikari
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Bastion Protector
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Lizard Blades
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Boros Charm
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Inventory Management
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Clever Concealment
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Redirect Lightning
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Eladamri's Call
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Final Showdown
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-17%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Beast Within
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-24%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Three Visits
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Open the Armory
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Farseek
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-22%synergy
Unfinished Business
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Cultivate
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-35%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Decimate
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Full Throttle
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-29%synergy
Stump Stomp
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Soul Immolation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
52%synergy
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
40%synergy
Mithril Coat
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Embercleave
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Commander's Plate
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Helm of the Host
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Nettlecyst
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Champion's Helm
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Sunforger
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Sword of the Animist
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Basilisk Collar
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Power Fist
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Genji Glove
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Celestial Armor
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Plate
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Ultima Weapon
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Hero's Blade
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Fighter Class
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Library
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Annie Joins Up
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-20%synergy
Windcrag Siege
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Rancor
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
All That Glitters
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Urza's Saga
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Rogue's Passage
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Buried Ruin
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Inventors' Fair
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Tree of Tales
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion42 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
The Aetherspark
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Summoning Materia
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Unity
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Taiga
95%inclusion41 decks43 decks
85%synergy
Windswept Heath
95%inclusion41 decks43 decks
64%synergy
Sacred Foundry
95%inclusion41 decks43 decks
55%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion41 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
63%synergy
Savannah
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
82%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
66%synergy
Plateau
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
83%synergy
Stomping Ground
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Temple Garden
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Spire Garden
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Spectator Seating
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Rootbound Crag
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Confluence
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Hushwood Verge
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Thornspire Verge
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Spire of Industry
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Battlefield Forge
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Misty Rainforest
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Brushland
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Starting Town
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Elegant Parlor
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Lush Portico
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Commercial District
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Karplusan Forest
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Canopy Vista
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-33%synergy
Cinder Glade
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-33%synergy
Rugged Prairie
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Jungle Shrine
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-43%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-23%synergy