Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Artifacts

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Josh Nelson
Dec 3, 2025
News Time Capsule 2025: EDHREC's Best News Coverage
This 2025 News Time Capsule will go over some of the past year's news and celebrate the moments that made 2025 so notable for Magic!
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MTGStocks
Enter the Avatar State
3.2%inclusion3 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
3.0%inclusion3 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
2.9%inclusion3 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
1.8%inclusion4 decks226 decks
-2%synergy
Twin Blades
1.0%inclusion1 decks96 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
97%inclusion339 decks350 decks
89%synergy
Colossus Hammer
87%inclusion303 decks350 decks
81%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
78%inclusion272 decks350 decks
73%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
79%inclusion269 decks339 decks
69%synergy
Sword of the Animist
75%inclusion261 decks350 decks
68%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
78%inclusion265 decks340 decks
68%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
73%inclusion248 decks339 decks
65%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
74%inclusion251 decks339 decks
65%synergy
Buster Sword
73%inclusion244 decks336 decks
64%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
67%inclusion236 decks350 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Professor Hojo
65%inclusion221 decks339 decks
57%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
65%inclusion219 decks339 decks
56%synergy
Nature's Lore
64%inclusion223 decks350 decks
25%synergy
Forge Anew
61%inclusion215 decks350 decks
57%synergy
Clever Concealment
61%inclusion214 decks350 decks
53%synergy
Champion's Helm
61%inclusion212 decks350 decks
55%synergy
Lightning Greaves
60%inclusion209 decks350 decks
35%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
59%inclusion201 decks339 decks
50%synergy
Cultivate
58%inclusion204 decks350 decks
8%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
57%inclusion198 decks350 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
27%inclusion95 decks350 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion78 decks350 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion59 decks350 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion34 decks350 decks
3%synergy
Worldly Tutor
8.6%inclusion30 decks350 decks
-4%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.9%inclusion24 decks350 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
5.1%inclusion18 decks350 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
50%inclusion171 decks339 decks
42%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
50%inclusion170 decks339 decks
44%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
49%inclusion173 decks350 decks
46%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
45%inclusion152 decks339 decks
38%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
45%inclusion156 decks350 decks
40%synergy
Zack Fair
43%inclusion146 decks339 decks
37%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
42%inclusion142 decks339 decks
38%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
41%inclusion140 decks339 decks
36%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
39%inclusion137 decks350 decks
32%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
37%inclusion131 decks350 decks
16%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
37%inclusion131 decks350 decks
35%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
36%inclusion126 decks350 decks
31%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
35%inclusion117 decks339 decks
31%synergy
Bastion Protector
34%inclusion119 decks350 decks
31%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
33%inclusion116 decks350 decks
30%synergy
Helitrooper
33%inclusion111 decks339 decks
28%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
32%inclusion111 decks350 decks
28%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
31%inclusion105 decks339 decks
26%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
30%inclusion106 decks350 decks
28%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
30%inclusion105 decks350 decks
28%synergy
Birds of Paradise
28%inclusion98 decks350 decks
5%synergy
Esper Sentinel
27%inclusion93 decks350 decks
15%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
25%inclusion86 decks339 decks
21%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
24%inclusion85 decks350 decks
23%synergy
Bronze Guardian
24%inclusion85 decks350 decks
22%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
24%inclusion79 decks333 decks
21%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
24%inclusion83 decks350 decks
22%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
21%inclusion71 decks339 decks
18%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
20%inclusion69 decks350 decks
18%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
20%inclusion69 decks350 decks
17%synergy
Armory Automaton
20%inclusion69 decks350 decks
18%synergy
Delighted Halfling
18%inclusion63 decks350 decks
8%synergy
Barret Wallace
17%inclusion57 decks339 decks
14%synergy
Amy Rose
16%inclusion46 decks294 decks
14%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
14%inclusion50 decks350 decks
9%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
13%inclusion47 decks350 decks
12%synergy
Freya Crescent
13%inclusion45 decks339 decks
11%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
13%inclusion43 decks339 decks
10%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
12%inclusion41 decks339 decks
11%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
12%inclusion42 decks350 decks
9%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
12%inclusion42 decks350 decks
11%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
11%inclusion37 decks350 decks
9%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
10%inclusion36 decks350 decks
9%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
10%inclusion34 decks339 decks
9%synergy
Weapons Vendor
10%inclusion32 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
9.4%inclusion33 decks350 decks
8%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
9.1%inclusion32 decks350 decks
6%synergy
Lion Sash
8.6%inclusion30 decks350 decks
5%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
8.6%inclusion29 decks339 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.3%inclusion29 decks350 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion198 decks350 decks
-1%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
52%inclusion177 decks339 decks
45%synergy
Heroic Intervention
52%inclusion182 decks350 decks
12%synergy
Dispatch
51%inclusion179 decks350 decks
46%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
44%inclusion150 decks339 decks
38%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion153 decks350 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion147 decks350 decks
-13%synergy
Inventory Management
34%inclusion119 decks350 decks
30%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
28%inclusion95 decks339 decks
23%synergy
Boros Charm
28%inclusion97 decks350 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
18%inclusion62 decks350 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion61 decks350 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion51 decks350 decks
-6%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion44 decks350 decks
-20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion41 decks350 decks
-2%synergy
Legion Leadership
11%inclusion40 decks350 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion36 decks350 decks
-18%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
9.3%inclusion31 decks332 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.9%inclusion23 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.6%inclusion23 decks350 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
48%inclusion168 decks350 decks
40%synergy
Rampant Growth
47%inclusion164 decks350 decks
8%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
45%inclusion156 decks350 decks
41%synergy
Unfinished Business
42%inclusion146 decks350 decks
39%synergy
Austere Command
41%inclusion144 decks350 decks
27%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
37%inclusion131 decks350 decks
33%synergy
Open the Armory
34%inclusion120 decks350 decks
30%synergy
Farseek
32%inclusion111 decks350 decks
-17%synergy
Harmonize
19%inclusion66 decks350 decks
10%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
19%inclusion63 decks336 decks
17%synergy
Decimate
18%inclusion63 decks350 decks
11%synergy
Three Visits
17%inclusion60 decks350 decks
-11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion57 decks350 decks
-9%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
13%inclusion44 decks339 decks
10%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
13%inclusion45 decks350 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
8.0%inclusion28 decks350 decks
-2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.0%inclusion28 decks350 decks
1%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.7%inclusion27 decks350 decks
-22%synergy
Full Throttle
6.3%inclusion22 decks350 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
49%inclusion173 decks350 decks
46%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
48%inclusion164 decks339 decks
42%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
47%inclusion165 decks350 decks
43%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
47%inclusion163 decks350 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
46%inclusion160 decks350 decks
42%synergy
Darksteel Plate
45%inclusion159 decks350 decks
42%synergy
Hero's Blade
44%inclusion153 decks350 decks
41%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
43%inclusion152 decks350 decks
40%synergy
Genji Glove
43%inclusion143 decks332 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion137 decks350 decks
13%synergy
Shadowspear
35%inclusion123 decks350 decks
32%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
34%inclusion118 decks350 decks
31%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
32%inclusion113 decks350 decks
28%synergy
Ultima Weapon
31%inclusion106 decks339 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
29%inclusion102 decks350 decks
25%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
29%inclusion96 decks333 decks
26%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
28%inclusion97 decks350 decks
26%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
27%inclusion94 decks350 decks
25%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
26%inclusion90 decks350 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
25%inclusion87 decks350 decks
23%synergy
Mask of Memory
25%inclusion87 decks350 decks
23%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
25%inclusion86 decks350 decks
24%synergy
Nettlecyst
24%inclusion84 decks350 decks
22%synergy
Basilisk Collar
23%inclusion82 decks350 decks
18%synergy
Embercleave
23%inclusion81 decks350 decks
21%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion81 decks350 decks
21%synergy
Helm of the Host
23%inclusion80 decks350 decks
19%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
20%inclusion70 decks350 decks
16%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
19%inclusion67 decks350 decks
18%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
19%inclusion67 decks350 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
17%inclusion60 decks350 decks
15%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
16%inclusion57 decks350 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion53 decks344 decks
13%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion53 decks350 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
15%inclusion52 decks350 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion52 decks350 decks
0%synergy
Sunforger
15%inclusion51 decks350 decks
13%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion50 decks350 decks
13%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
13%inclusion47 decks350 decks
11%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
13%inclusion43 decks337 decks
11%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
12%inclusion42 decks350 decks
11%synergy
Explorer's Scope
11%inclusion38 decks350 decks
9%synergy
Power Fist
11%inclusion38 decks350 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
11%inclusion37 decks350 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
11%inclusion37 decks350 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Plate
10%inclusion36 decks350 decks
9%synergy
Samurai's Katana
9.4%inclusion32 decks339 decks
8%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
9.4%inclusion33 decks350 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
9.1%inclusion32 decks350 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
9.1%inclusion32 decks350 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
28%inclusion98 decks350 decks
26%synergy
Aggravated Assault
21%inclusion73 decks350 decks
16%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
17%inclusion58 decks339 decks
15%synergy
Annie Joins Up
13%inclusion45 decks350 decks
-6%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
11%inclusion39 decks350 decks
7%synergy
Super State
8.1%inclusion24 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Strong Back
8.0%inclusion28 decks350 decks
4%synergy
Furious Rise
6.6%inclusion23 decks350 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
5.4%inclusion19 decks350 decks
0%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.1%inclusion18 decks350 decks
-26%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
49%inclusion170 decks350 decks
44%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion140 decks350 decks
13%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
37%inclusion131 decks350 decks
33%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
33%inclusion115 decks350 decks
23%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
21%inclusion74 decks350 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
20%inclusion69 decks339 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion61 decks350 decks
-1%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
15%inclusion52 decks350 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion49 decks350 decks
10%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion44 decks350 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion39 decks350 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion37 decks350 decks
-8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion37 decks350 decks
9%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.7%inclusion27 decks350 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.9%inclusion24 decks350 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.7%inclusion20 decks350 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.7%inclusion20 decks350 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion339 decks350 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion328 decks350 decks
19%synergy
Summoning Materia
38%inclusion130 decks339 decks
33%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion40 decks350 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
9.4%inclusion33 decks350 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.6%inclusion30 decks350 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
8.0%inclusion28 decks350 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.7%inclusion27 decks350 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
7.1%inclusion25 decks350 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.1%inclusion18 decks350 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion347 decks350 decks
4%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion347 decks350 decks
3%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion344 decks350 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion343 decks350 decks
7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
74%inclusion259 decks350 decks
33%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
73%inclusion256 decks350 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
72%inclusion252 decks350 decks
18%synergy
Rootbound Crag
72%inclusion251 decks350 decks
35%synergy
Battlefield Forge
66%inclusion232 decks350 decks
45%synergy
Brushland
64%inclusion225 decks350 decks
44%synergy
Spire of Industry
62%inclusion218 decks350 decks
58%synergy
Canopy Vista
62%inclusion218 decks350 decks
13%synergy
Jungle Shrine
59%inclusion208 decks350 decks
3%synergy
Cinder Glade
59%inclusion206 decks350 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
53%inclusion185 decks350 decks
43%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
53%inclusion184 decks350 decks
46%synergy
Stomping Ground
50%inclusion174 decks350 decks
7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
50%inclusion174 decks350 decks
34%synergy
Sacred Foundry
49%inclusion171 decks350 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
49%inclusion171 decks350 decks
14%synergy
Fortified Village
46%inclusion162 decks350 decks
25%synergy
Game Trail
45%inclusion158 decks350 decks
25%synergy
Temple Garden
45%inclusion157 decks350 decks
4%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
39%inclusion138 decks350 decks
-2%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
39%inclusion135 decks350 decks
23%synergy
Windswept Heath
38%inclusion134 decks350 decks
8%synergy
Mossfire Valley
38%inclusion132 decks350 decks
24%synergy
Wooded Foothills
38%inclusion132 decks350 decks
8%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
37%inclusion131 decks350 decks
29%synergy
Arid Mesa
34%inclusion119 decks350 decks
7%synergy
Spectator Seating
31%inclusion107 decks350 decks
4%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
29%inclusion101 decks350 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion101 decks350 decks
-2%synergy
Radiant Grove
28%inclusion98 decks350 decks
23%synergy
Sacred Peaks
28%inclusion97 decks350 decks
22%synergy
Spire Garden
27%inclusion94 decks350 decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
26%inclusion90 decks350 decks
21%synergy
Ash Barrens
19%inclusion67 decks350 decks
13%synergy
Rockfall Vale
16%inclusion55 decks350 decks
-9%synergy
Karplusan Forest
16%inclusion55 decks350 decks
-1%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
15%inclusion52 decks350 decks
8%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
14%inclusion50 decks350 decks
-8%synergy
Sundown Pass
14%inclusion49 decks350 decks
-1%synergy
Hushwood Verge
14%inclusion49 decks350 decks
3%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion47 decks339 decks
12%synergy
Thornspire Verge
13%inclusion47 decks350 decks
4%synergy
Savannah
13%inclusion46 decks350 decks
2%synergy
Plateau
13%inclusion45 decks350 decks
2%synergy
Taiga
12%inclusion43 decks350 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
11%inclusion40 decks350 decks
7%synergy