Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Core Aggro

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Josh Nelson
Dec 3, 2025
News Time Capsule 2025: EDHREC's Best News Coverage
This 2025 News Time Capsule will go over some of the past year's news and celebrate the moments that made 2025 so notable for Magic!
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Enter the Avatar State
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
The Duke, Rebel Sentry
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Suki, Kyoshi Captain
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion50 decks50 decks
92%synergy
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion47 decks50 decks
88%synergy
Sword of the Animist
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
81%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
81%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
79%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
76%synergy
Professor Hojo
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
75%synergy
Champion's Helm
80%inclusion40 decks50 decks
74%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
70%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Wrecking Ball Arm
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
69%synergy
Clever Concealment
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
68%synergy
Nature's Lore
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
67%synergy
Cultivate
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
61%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
62%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
60%synergy
Buster Sword
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
58%synergy
Darksteel Plate
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
62%synergy
Creatures
Barret, Avalanche Leader
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
58%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
54%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
57%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
55%synergy
Bastion Protector
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
59%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
53%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
51%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
48%synergy
Helitrooper
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Zack Fair
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Bronze Guardian
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Weapons Vendor
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Barret Wallace
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Freya Crescent
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Armory Automaton
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Birds of Paradise
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Summon: Kujata
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Amy Rose
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
57%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
53%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Chaos Warp
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Heroic Intervention
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
-23%synergy
Boros Charm
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Beast Within
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-21%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Inventory Management
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Obscuring Haze
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-12%synergy
Khalni Ambush
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Great Train Heist
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Destroy Evil
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
56%synergy
Rampant Growth
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Austere Command
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Unfinished Business
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
47%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Harmonize
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Farseek
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Decimate
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Open the Armory
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Three Visits
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Reach the Horizon
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-15%synergy
Stump Stomp
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-21%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Hero's Blade
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
57%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
52%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Mask of Memory
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Genji Glove
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Ultima Weapon
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Explorer's Scope
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Samurai's Katana
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
24%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Nettlecyst
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Embercleave
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Argentum Armor
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Batterskull
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Godsend
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Plate Armor
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
24%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Annie Joins Up
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Fighter Class
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Windcrag Siege
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-17%synergy
Furious Rise
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
65%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
56%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
The Gold Saucer
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion48 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion46 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Summoning Materia
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
55%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
The Irencrag
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion50 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion49 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion49 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion49 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Brushland
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
66%synergy
Battlefield Forge
84%inclusion42 decks50 decks
62%synergy
Exotic Orchard
82%inclusion41 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Spire of Industry
82%inclusion41 decks50 decks
78%synergy
Rootbound Crag
82%inclusion41 decks50 decks
45%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
82%inclusion41 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
80%inclusion40 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Rugged Prairie
80%inclusion40 decks50 decks
71%synergy
Cinder Glade
80%inclusion40 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Jungle Shrine
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Path of Ancestry
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Canopy Vista
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
68%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
52%synergy
Fortified Village
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
45%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
46%synergy
Mossfire Valley
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
48%synergy
Game Trail
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
46%synergy
Evolving Wilds
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Grove
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Sacred Peaks
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Stomping Ground
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Sacred Foundry
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Temple Garden
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Ash Barrens
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Karplusan Forest
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Spectator Seating
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Sundown Pass
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-17%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-15%synergy
Rockfall Vale
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Spire Garden
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-17%synergy
Starting Town
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Savannah
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Plateau
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Stump Stomp
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Summit
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy