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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MTGStocks
Champion's Helm
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
87%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
87%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
85%synergy
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
84%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
83%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
82%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
81%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
79%synergy
Sword of the Animist
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
79%synergy
Hero's Blade
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
Rampant Growth
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Cultivate
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
61%synergy
Dispatch
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
78%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
75%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
77%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
76%synergy
Austere Command
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Bastion Protector
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
76%synergy
Darksteel Plate
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
75%synergy
Creatures
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
71%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
72%synergy
Zack Fair
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
70%synergy
Professor Hojo
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
65%synergy
Helitrooper
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
64%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Bronze Guardian
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
62%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Armory Automaton
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Barret Wallace
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Summon: Kujata
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Weapons Vendor
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Freya Crescent
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Delivery Moogle
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Item Shopkeep
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Sazh Katzroy
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Serah Farron
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Ultimate Magic: Holy
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
73%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
70%synergy
Clever Concealment
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
62%synergy
Chaos Warp
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-29%synergy
Path to Exile
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-37%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Protection Magic
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Slash of Light
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Boros Charm
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Unfinished Business
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
74%synergy
Vandalblast
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
64%synergy
Nature's Lore
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Harmonize
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Decimate
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Farseek
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-34%synergy
Open the Armory
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conformer Shuriken
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
72%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
62%synergy
Mask of Memory
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
64%synergy
Explorer's Scope
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Skullclamp
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Ultima Weapon
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Genji Glove
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Samurai's Katana
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Goldvein Pick
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
The Fire Crystal
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Bard's Bow
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Warrior's Sword
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Buster Sword
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Meteor Sword
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
The Seriema
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Nettlecyst
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Hookblade
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Key to the City
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Argentum Armor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
White Mage's Staff
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Paladin's Arms
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Coral Sword
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
The Masamune
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Web-Shooters
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Larval Scoutlander
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Sledge-Class Seedship
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Furious Rise
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Forge Anew
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Annie Joins Up
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
All That Glitters
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Meltstrider's Resolve
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
65%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
59%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
62%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Summoning Materia
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
68%synergy
Blitzball
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
White Auracite
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Jungle Shrine
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
73%synergy
Rootbound Crag
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Cinder Glade
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Exotic Orchard
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Path of Ancestry
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
79%synergy
Fortified Village
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
63%synergy
Rugged Prairie
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
74%synergy
Canopy Vista
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Game Trail
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
62%synergy
Brushland
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
61%synergy
Battlefield Forge
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
59%synergy
Spire of Industry
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
75%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
71%synergy
Mossfire Valley
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
64%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
59%synergy
Evolving Wilds
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Radiant Grove
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
65%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Sacred Peaks
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Ash Barrens
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Stomping Ground
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-35%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Blossoming Sands
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Plenty
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy