Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Commander Matters

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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
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
84%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
84%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
76%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
75%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
74%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
71%synergy
Sword of the Animist
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
67%synergy
Professor Hojo
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
67%synergy
Champion's Helm
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
64%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Nature's Lore
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Cultivate
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
61%synergy
Clever Concealment
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
59%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
58%synergy
Darksteel Plate
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
59%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
55%synergy
Vandalblast
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
52%synergy
Rampant Growth
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Zack Fair
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Bastion Protector
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Bronze Guardian
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Helitrooper
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Armory Automaton
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Birds of Paradise
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Amy Rose
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Barret Wallace
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Freya Crescent
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Ultimate Magic: Holy
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Dispatch
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Heroic Intervention
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
-19%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
-20%synergy
Boros Charm
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Inventory Management
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Beast Within
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Blitzball Shot
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-19%synergy
Eladamri's Call
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Unfinished Business
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Harmonize
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Farseek
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Open the Armory
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Decimate
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Three Visits
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
Single Combat
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Day
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Buster Sword
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Hero's Blade
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
51%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
41%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Genji Glove
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Ultima Weapon
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Basilisk Collar
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Shadowspear
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Mithril Coat
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Mask of Memory
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Embercleave
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Skullclamp
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Explorer's Scope
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Plate
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Power Fist
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Nettlecyst
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Helm of the Host
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Argentum Armor
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
52%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
38%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Annie Joins Up
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
All That Glitters
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Furious Rise
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Fighter Class
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Windcrag Siege
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Rancor
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
With Great Power . . .
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
56%synergy
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Axgard Armory
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion42 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Summoning Materia
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
46%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Brushland
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
63%synergy
Jungle Shrine
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Battlefield Forge
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
57%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Spire of Industry
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
70%synergy
Path of Ancestry
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Canopy Vista
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Rootbound Crag
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
58%synergy
Rugged Prairie
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
55%synergy
Cinder Glade
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Game Trail
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Fortified Village
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Stomping Ground
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Mossfire Valley
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Sacred Foundry
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Peaks
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Radiant Grove
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Temple Garden
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Windswept Heath
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Wooded Foothills
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Karplusan Forest
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Spectator Seating
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Rockfall Vale
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Spire Garden
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Hushwood Verge
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Thornspire Verge
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Razorverge Thicket
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Starting Town
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Sundown Pass
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Commercial District
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy