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
Shimmerwilds Growth
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Champion's Helm
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
86%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
86%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
84%synergy
Colossus Hammer
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
84%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
82%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
80%synergy
Hero's Blade
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
80%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
79%synergy
Sword of the Animist
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
78%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Rampant Growth
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Cultivate
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Dispatch
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
77%synergy
Lightning Greaves
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
58%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
76%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
74%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
75%synergy
Austere Command
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
66%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
74%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
72%synergy
Creatures
Bastion Protector
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
75%synergy
Zack Fair
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
73%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
69%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
68%synergy
Professor Hojo
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
63%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
64%synergy
Helitrooper
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
62%synergy
Bronze Guardian
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
62%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Armory Automaton
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Barret Wallace
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Summon: Kujata
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Weapons Vendor
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Freya Crescent
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Delivery Moogle
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Item Shopkeep
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Sazh Katzroy
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Serah Farron
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Cloud's Limit Break
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
73%synergy
Clever Concealment
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
65%synergy
Chaos Warp
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
57%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
-29%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-38%synergy
Protection Magic
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Restoration Magic
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Slash of Light
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Inventory Management
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Unfinished Business
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
75%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
69%synergy
Vandalblast
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
62%synergy
Nature's Lore
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Harmonize
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
53%synergy
Decimate
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Farseek
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-33%synergy
Open the Armory
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Darksteel Plate
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
74%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
68%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
69%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
62%synergy
Mask of Memory
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
62%synergy
Explorer's Scope
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Skullclamp
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Ultima Weapon
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Genji Glove
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Samurai's Katana
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Goldvein Pick
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
The Fire Crystal
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Warrior's Sword
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Bard's Bow
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Buster Sword
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Meteor Sword
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
The Seriema
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Nettlecyst
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Hookblade
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Key to the City
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
White Mage's Staff
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Web-Shooters
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Larval Scoutlander
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sledge-Class Seedship
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Furious Rise
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Forge Anew
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Annie Joins Up
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Meltstrider's Resolve
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
71%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
59%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
62%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Summoning Materia
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
66%synergy
Blitzball
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
White Auracite
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
55%synergy
Jungle Shrine
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
75%synergy
Rootbound Crag
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
53%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Cinder Glade
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Exotic Orchard
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Fortified Village
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
65%synergy
Canopy Vista
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Game Trail
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
63%synergy
Brushland
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
63%synergy
Battlefield Forge
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
61%synergy
Path of Ancestry
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
76%synergy
Spire of Industry
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
76%synergy
Rugged Prairie
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
71%synergy
Mossfire Valley
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
62%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
68%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
58%synergy
Evolving Wilds
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Sacred Peaks
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
68%synergy
Radiant Grove
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
66%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
66%synergy
Ash Barrens
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
56%synergy
Stomping Ground
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-34%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Radiant Summit
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy