Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Expensive 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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Enlightened Tutor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
87%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Worldly Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Creatures
Stoneforge Mystic
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
91%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Birds of Paradise
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Professor Hojo
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Silent Arbiter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Giver of Runes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Combat Celebrant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Allosaurus Shepherd
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Taunting Elf
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Grand Abolisher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Lizard Blades
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Zack Fair
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
86%synergy
Deflecting Swat
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
87%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Fog
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Nature's Claim
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Nature's Lore
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Three Visits
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Day
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Viewpoint Synchronization
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Farseek
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-15%synergy
Single Combat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-16%synergy
Slash the Ranks
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Shadowspear
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Power Fist
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Buster Sword
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
92%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Sword of the Animist
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Nettlecyst
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Glowcap Lantern
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Crawlspace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Thran Power Suit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Embercleave
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Helm of the Host
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Galadhrim Bow
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Baseball Bat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Blade of Selves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mirran Banesplitter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Darksteel Plate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Eater of Virtue
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Champion's Helm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Haystack
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mask of Memory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mage Slayer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Hero's Blade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Ultima Weapon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Forge Anew
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Audacity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Windcrag Siege
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Rune of Might
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Smoke
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rancor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Demonic Ruckus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Well Rested
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Urza's Saga
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Inventors' Fair
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kor Haven
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Command Beacon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
The Aetherspark
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Unity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Summoning Materia
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Stomping Ground
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Windswept Heath
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
69%synergy
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Wooded Foothills
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
70%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
72%synergy
Temple Garden
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Spire Garden
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
38%synergy
Spectator Seating
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
41%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Fabled Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Taiga
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-20%synergy
Jungle Shrine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-22%synergy
Spire of Industry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Brushland
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Savannah
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Karplusan Forest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Plateau
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Thornspire Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Starting Town
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy