Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget Artifacts

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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
Prismatic Undercurrents
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Champion's Helm
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
87%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion41 decks43 decks
86%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
85%synergy
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
84%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
83%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
81%synergy
Hero's Blade
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
80%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
79%synergy
Sword of the Animist
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
79%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Rampant Growth
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Cultivate
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Dispatch
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
78%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
76%synergy
Lightning Greaves
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
58%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
74%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
76%synergy
Austere Command
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
67%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
74%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
73%synergy
Creatures
Bastion Protector
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
75%synergy
Zack Fair
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
73%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
69%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
68%synergy
Professor Hojo
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
64%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
64%synergy
Helitrooper
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
61%synergy
Bronze Guardian
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
63%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
53%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
53%synergy
Armory Automaton
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Barret Wallace
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Summon: Kujata
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Freya Crescent
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Weapons Vendor
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Delivery Moogle
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Item Shopkeep
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Sazh Katzroy
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Serah Farron
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Cloud's Limit Break
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
73%synergy
Clever Concealment
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
64%synergy
Chaos Warp
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
58%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
-30%synergy
Path to Exile
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-38%synergy
Protection Magic
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Restoration Magic
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Slash of Light
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Inventory Management
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Unfinished Business
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
76%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
70%synergy
Vandalblast
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
63%synergy
Nature's Lore
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Harmonize
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Decimate
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
53%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Farseek
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-34%synergy
Open the Armory
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Darksteel Plate
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
74%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
68%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
70%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
63%synergy
Mask of Memory
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
63%synergy
Explorer's Scope
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Skullclamp
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Ultima Weapon
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Genji Glove
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Samurai's Katana
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
The Fire Crystal
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Goldvein Pick
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Warrior's Sword
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Bard's Bow
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Buster Sword
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Meteor Sword
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
The Seriema
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Nettlecyst
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Key to the City
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
White Mage's Staff
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Hookblade
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Argentum Armor
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Web-Shooters
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Larval Scoutlander
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Sledge-Class Seedship
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Furious Rise
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Forge Anew
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Annie Joins Up
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Meltstrider's Resolve
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
69%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
59%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
63%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion41 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Summoning Materia
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
67%synergy
Blitzball
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
White Auracite
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion41 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
55%synergy
Jungle Shrine
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
75%synergy
Rootbound Crag
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
53%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Cinder Glade
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Exotic Orchard
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Fortified Village
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
65%synergy
Canopy Vista
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Game Trail
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
64%synergy
Brushland
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
63%synergy
Battlefield Forge
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
61%synergy
Path of Ancestry
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
76%synergy
Spire of Industry
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
76%synergy
Rugged Prairie
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
71%synergy
Mossfire Valley
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
63%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
68%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
58%synergy
Evolving Wilds
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Sacred Peaks
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
69%synergy
Radiant Grove
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
66%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
67%synergy
Ash Barrens
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
57%synergy
Stomping Ground
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-34%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Radiant Summit
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy