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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Enter the Avatar State
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Shared Roots
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
The Duke, Rebel Sentry
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion51 decks52 decks
90%synergy
Colossus Hammer
92%inclusion48 decks52 decks
86%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
90%inclusion45 decks50 decks
80%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
85%inclusion44 decks52 decks
79%synergy
Sword of the Animist
85%inclusion44 decks52 decks
77%synergy
Professor Hojo
80%inclusion40 decks50 decks
72%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
80%inclusion40 decks50 decks
70%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
69%synergy
Champion's Helm
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
69%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
67%synergy
Clever Concealment
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
65%synergy
Nature's Lore
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
61%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
62%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
62%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
60%synergy
Buster Sword
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
57%synergy
Cultivate
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
58%synergy
Creatures
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
54%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
56%synergy
Bastion Protector
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
58%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
51%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
50%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
49%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
46%synergy
Zack Fair
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
46%synergy
Helitrooper
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
36%synergy
Bronze Guardian
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
38%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Freya Crescent
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Armory Automaton
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Barret Wallace
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Birds of Paradise
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Weapons Vendor
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Amy Rose
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Summon: Kujata
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
54%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Boros Charm
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
-20%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Legion Leadership
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Inventory Management
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Beast Within
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-21%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-16%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Obscuring Haze
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Khalni Ambush
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Destroy Evil
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
53%synergy
Austere Command
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
37%synergy
Unfinished Business
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
47%synergy
Rampant Growth
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Farseek
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Harmonize
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Decimate
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Open the Armory
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Three Visits
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-11%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Stump Stomp
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Reach the Horizon
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-17%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Full Throttle
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Darksteel Plate
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
59%synergy
Lightning Greaves
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
38%synergy
Hero's Blade
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
51%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
48%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Memory
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Ultima Weapon
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Genji Glove
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Explorer's Scope
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Samurai's Katana
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
23%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Nettlecyst
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Batterskull
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Basilisk Collar
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Helm of the Host
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Argentum Armor
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Godsend
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
28%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Annie Joins Up
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Fighter Class
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Windcrag Siege
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Furious Rise
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-19%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
64%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
57%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Buried Ruin
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
The Gold Saucer
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion49 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Sol Ring
94%inclusion49 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Summoning Materia
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
50%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
1%synergy
The Irencrag
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
The Aetherspark
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion51 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion51 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion51 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion51 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Brushland
85%inclusion44 decks52 decks
64%synergy
Battlefield Forge
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
61%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
43%synergy
Spire of Industry
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
76%synergy
Rootbound Crag
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
77%inclusion40 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Cinder Glade
77%inclusion40 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Canopy Vista
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Jungle Shrine
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Rugged Prairie
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
63%synergy
Path of Ancestry
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
38%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
60%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
50%synergy
Fortified Village
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
42%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
46%synergy
Mossfire Valley
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
44%synergy
Game Trail
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
36%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
45%synergy
Radiant Grove
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Peaks
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Stomping Ground
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
-9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
-11%synergy
Temple Garden
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
-15%synergy
Ash Barrens
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Spectator Seating
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Karplusan Forest
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-16%synergy
Spire Garden
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Rockfall Vale
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-11%synergy
Sundown Pass
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-16%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Stump Stomp
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Starting Town
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Savannah
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Plateau
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Taiga
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-3%synergy