Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget 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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Twin Blades
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
86%synergy
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
86%synergy
Champion's Helm
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
86%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
84%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
83%synergy
Hero's Blade
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
83%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
82%synergy
Sword of the Animist
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
82%synergy
Dispatch
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
81%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
81%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
81%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
80%synergy
Rampant Growth
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
78%synergy
Unfinished Business
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
80%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
76%synergy
Lightning Greaves
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
55%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
69%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
70%synergy
Creatures
Zack Fair
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
73%synergy
Helitrooper
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
72%synergy
Professor Hojo
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
68%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
70%synergy
Bastion Protector
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
71%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
68%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
63%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
53%synergy
Bronze Guardian
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
55%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Armory Automaton
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Barret Wallace
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Summon: Kujata
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Weapons Vendor
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Freya Crescent
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Champion of the Flame
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Lizard Blades
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Amy Rose
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Gladiolus Amicitia
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Clever Concealment
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
69%synergy
Chaos Warp
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
49%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-32%synergy
Path to Exile
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-29%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Inventory Management
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Slash of Light
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Heroic Intervention
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-28%synergy
Boros Charm
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Beast Within
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-24%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Protection Magic
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-23%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
69%synergy
Austere Command
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
60%synergy
Nature's Lore
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
70%synergy
Harmonize
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Decimate
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Farseek
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-37%synergy
Open the Armory
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-17%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Ultima
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Megaton's Fate
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Full Throttle
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Single Combat
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Slash the Ranks
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conformer Shuriken
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
70%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
70%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
72%synergy
Darksteel Plate
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
68%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
65%synergy
Mask of Memory
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
55%synergy
Explorer's Scope
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Ultima Weapon
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Skullclamp
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Genji Glove
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Nettlecyst
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Samurai's Katana
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Fireshrieker
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Goldvein Pick
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Buster Sword
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Plate Armor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Chainsaw
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Bonesplitter
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Leather Armor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Hookblade
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
50%synergy
Furious Rise
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Forge Anew
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Annie Joins Up
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
All That Glitters
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Strong Back
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
75%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
53%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
59%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
The Gold Saucer
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Sol Ring
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Summoning Materia
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
74%synergy
White Auracite
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Blitzball
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Jungle Shrine
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Game Trail
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
65%synergy
Exotic Orchard
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Spire of Industry
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
82%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
70%synergy
Battlefield Forge
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
64%synergy
Rootbound Crag
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
49%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
79%synergy
Canopy Vista
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Cinder Glade
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Fortified Village
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
61%synergy
Rugged Prairie
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
73%synergy
Path of Ancestry
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Brushland
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
60%synergy
Mossfire Valley
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
61%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
55%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
63%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
67%synergy
Radiant Grove
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
63%synergy
Sacred Peaks
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
63%synergy
Evolving Wilds
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Ash Barrens
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
51%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Plenty
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Rockfall Vale
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-19%synergy
Stomping Ground
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-37%synergy