Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Core Aggro

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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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Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
89%synergy
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion55 decks59 decks
87%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
85%inclusion50 decks59 decks
79%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
88%inclusion50 decks57 decks
78%synergy
Sword of the Animist
85%inclusion50 decks59 decks
77%synergy
Professor Hojo
82%inclusion47 decks57 decks
75%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
82%inclusion47 decks57 decks
74%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
82%inclusion47 decks57 decks
73%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
77%inclusion44 decks57 decks
70%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Nature's Lore
76%inclusion45 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
75%inclusion43 decks57 decks
67%synergy
Clever Concealment
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
66%synergy
Champion's Helm
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
66%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
64%synergy
Cultivate
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
44%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
61%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
62%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
62%synergy
Creatures
Barret, Avalanche Leader
67%inclusion38 decks57 decks
61%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
58%synergy
Bastion Protector
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
59%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
54%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
55%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
54%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
48%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
47%synergy
Zack Fair
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
48%synergy
Helitrooper
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
39%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Bronze Guardian
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Armory Automaton
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Barret Wallace
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Freya Crescent
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Birds of Paradise
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Weapons Vendor
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Summon: Kujata
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Esper Sentinel
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
58%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
51%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Chaos Warp
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Heroic Intervention
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
-21%synergy
Boros Charm
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Beast Within
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-20%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Destroy Evil
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Obscuring Haze
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
57%synergy
Austere Command
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Rampant Growth
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Unfinished Business
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Harmonize
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Farseek
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Decimate
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Open the Armory
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Three Visits
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Stump Stomp
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Reach the Horizon
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-18%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Full Throttle
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Darksteel Plate
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
63%synergy
Buster Sword
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
53%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
55%synergy
Hero's Blade
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
52%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Memory
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Ultima Weapon
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Genji Glove
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Explorer's Scope
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Samurai's Katana
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
22%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Skullclamp
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Nettlecyst
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Shadowspear
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Basilisk Collar
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Embercleave
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Plate
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Argentum Armor
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Batterskull
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Fighter Class
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
16%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Annie Joins Up
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Windcrag Siege
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Furious Rise
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Firebender Ascension
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-19%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bonders' Enclave
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
58%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
The Gold Saucer
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion55 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Summoning Materia
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
56%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
0%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
The Irencrag
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Brushland
86%inclusion51 decks59 decks
66%synergy
Battlefield Forge
85%inclusion50 decks59 decks
62%synergy
Spire of Industry
83%inclusion49 decks59 decks
78%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
83%inclusion49 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Rootbound Crag
81%inclusion48 decks59 decks
44%synergy
Exotic Orchard
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Cinder Glade
76%inclusion45 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Jungle Shrine
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Rugged Prairie
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
64%synergy
Canopy Vista
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
62%synergy
Fortified Village
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
49%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Mossfire Valley
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Game Trail
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
49%synergy
Radiant Grove
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Evolving Wilds
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Peaks
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Stomping Ground
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Temple Garden
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Ash Barrens
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Spectator Seating
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Karplusan Forest
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Spire Garden
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Rockfall Vale
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Sundown Pass
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Starting Town
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Savannah
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Plateau
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Lush Portico
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Stump Stomp
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy