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
Hexing Squelcher
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
95%inclusion38 decks40 decks
91%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion40 decks40 decks
91%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
95%inclusion38 decks40 decks
90%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
90%synergy
Buster Sword
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
89%synergy
Shadowspear
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
81%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
78%synergy
Colossus Hammer
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
76%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
73%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
72%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
70%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
71%synergy
Forge Anew
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
70%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
68%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
62%synergy
Heroic Intervention
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Esper Sentinel
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
48%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
57%synergy
Teferi's Protection
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
46%synergy
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
44%synergy
Worldly Tutor
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
54%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
53%synergy
Birds of Paradise
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
53%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
50%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
28%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
42%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Professor Hojo
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Delighted Halfling
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
28%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Zack Fair
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Lion Sash
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Freya Crescent
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Bloom Tender
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Leonin Shikari
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Lizard Blades
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Barret Wallace
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Giver of Runes
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
35%synergy
Boros Charm
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Dispatch
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Inventory Management
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Clever Concealment
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Eladamri's Call
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Final Showdown
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-17%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Beast Within
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-24%synergy
Veil of Summer
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Get Lost
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Final Fortune
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Three Visits
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Open the Armory
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Farseek
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
-23%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Full Throttle
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-13%synergy
Unfinished Business
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Cultivate
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-37%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Rampant Growth
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-28%synergy
Decimate
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Stump Stomp
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-23%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Harmonize
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Rip Apart
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
54%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
42%synergy
Mithril Coat
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Embercleave
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Helm of the Host
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Commander's Plate
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Champion's Helm
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Nettlecyst
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Basilisk Collar
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Sunforger
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Sword of the Animist
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Genji Glove
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Power Fist
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Celestial Armor
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Ultima Weapon
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Robe of Stars
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Bone Sabres
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Blade of Selves
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Glimmer Lens
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
35%synergy
Fighter Class
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
28%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Annie Joins Up
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-9%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-20%synergy
Windcrag Siege
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Rancor
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
All That Glitters
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
44%synergy
Urza's Saga
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
50%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Tree of Tales
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Den
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Kor Haven
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Great Furnace
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion39 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
36%synergy
The Aetherspark
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Summoning Materia
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion40 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Taiga
95%inclusion38 decks40 decks
84%synergy
Sacred Foundry
95%inclusion38 decks40 decks
55%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion38 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion38 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion38 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
61%synergy
Wooded Foothills
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
63%synergy
Arid Mesa
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
65%synergy
Plateau
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
82%synergy
Stomping Ground
90%inclusion36 decks40 decks
47%synergy
Savannah
90%inclusion36 decks40 decks
79%synergy
Temple Garden
90%inclusion36 decks40 decks
48%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Spire Garden
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Spectator Seating
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
32%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Rootbound Crag
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Confluence
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
28%synergy
Hushwood Verge
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Thornspire Verge
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Brushland
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
23%synergy
City of Brass
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Starting Town
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Elegant Parlor
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Commercial District
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Karplusan Forest
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Lush Portico
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Canopy Vista
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-32%synergy
Cinder Glade
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-32%synergy
Rugged Prairie
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Jungle Shrine
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-43%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-22%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
5%synergy