Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Commander Matters

Background image for The 10 Most Fun Commanders of 2025
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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Puresteel Paladin
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
83%synergy
Colossus Hammer
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
83%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
74%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
73%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
72%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
70%synergy
Sword of the Animist
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
66%synergy
Professor Hojo
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
64%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
63%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Clever Concealment
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
59%synergy
Nature's Lore
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Champion's Helm
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
61%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
58%synergy
Forge Anew
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
60%synergy
Vandalblast
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
53%synergy
Rampant Growth
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Darksteel Plate
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
58%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Zack Fair
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Bastion Protector
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Bronze Guardian
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Helitrooper
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Armory Automaton
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Birds of Paradise
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Amy Rose
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Freya Crescent
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Barret Wallace
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Weapons Vendor
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Summon: Kujata
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Ultimate Magic: Holy
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Chaos Warp
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Dispatch
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Heroic Intervention
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
-17%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
-23%synergy
Boros Charm
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Beast Within
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Inventory Management
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Claim
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Blitzball Shot
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Fog
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Eladamri's Call
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-22%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Harmonize
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Unfinished Business
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Farseek
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Open the Armory
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Decimate
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-17%synergy
Three Visits
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Seize the Day
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Single Combat
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Explore
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Slash the Ranks
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Goldwardens' Gambit
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Buster Sword
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
46%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
50%synergy
Hero's Blade
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
36%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Genji Glove
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Ultima Weapon
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Shadowspear
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Mask of Memory
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Basilisk Collar
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Mithril Coat
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Embercleave
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Nettlecyst
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Plate
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Power Fist
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Explorer's Scope
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
41%synergy
All That Glitters
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
14%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Annie Joins Up
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Furious Rise
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Windcrag Siege
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Fighter Class
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Rancor
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Reconnaissance
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
With Great Power...
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Super State
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Work
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Strong Back
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Aggravated Assault
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-25%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
60%synergy
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Buried Ruin
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Axgard Armory
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Summoning Materia
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
42%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Brushland
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
69%synergy
Battlefield Forge
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
61%synergy
Jungle Shrine
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Exotic Orchard
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Spire of Industry
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
68%synergy
Canopy Vista
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Path of Ancestry
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Rugged Prairie
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
58%synergy
Cinder Glade
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Rootbound Crag
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
58%synergy
Fortified Village
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Game Trail
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Radiant Grove
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Sacred Peaks
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Stomping Ground
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Mossfire Valley
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Sacred Foundry
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Ash Barrens
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Windswept Heath
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Temple Garden
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
-12%synergy
Karplusan Forest
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Spectator Seating
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Spire Garden
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-15%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Hushwood Verge
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Thornspire Verge
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Starting Town
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Rockfall Vale
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Commercial District
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Summit
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-4%synergy