Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget 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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Bastion Protector
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
96%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
94%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
94%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
94%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
94%synergy
Dispatch
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
94%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
94%synergy
Champion's Helm
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
93%synergy
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
93%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
93%synergy
Top Cards
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
91%synergy
Rampant Growth
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Cultivate
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
51%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
92%synergy
Professor Hojo
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
92%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
90%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
93%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
76%synergy
Chaos Warp
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Austere Command
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
69%synergy
Creatures
Bronze Guardian
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
81%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
74%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
80%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
76%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
75%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
78%synergy
Helitrooper
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Armory Automaton
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Zack Fair
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Elvish Mystic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Lizard Blades
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Edgar, Master Machinist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Barret Wallace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Summon: Kujata
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Freya Crescent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Weapons Vendor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Delivery Moogle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Clever Concealment
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
75%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
78%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
78%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-21%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Ephemerate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Nature's Claim
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Destroy Evil
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Back to Nature
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
74%synergy
Nature's Lore
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Unfinished Business
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
80%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Decimate
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
76%synergy
Harmonize
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Farseek
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-14%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Three Visits
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
Open the Armory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Explorer's Scope
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
81%synergy
Darksteel Plate
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Sword of the Animist
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
76%synergy
Hero's Blade
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
80%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
81%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
77%synergy
Lightning Greaves
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Mask of Memory
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Samurai's Katana
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Warrior's Sword
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Monk's Fist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Genji Glove
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Meltstrider's Gear
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sylvok Battle-Chair
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Dragonwing Glider
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Vulshok Splitter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Infantry Shield
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Haunted Cloak
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Eater of Virtue
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Tangleweave Armor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Argentum Armor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mage Slayer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
White Mage's Staff
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ultima Weapon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Paladin's Arms
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bard's Bow
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Seriema
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Grasp of Fate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Annie Joins Up
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Forge Anew
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Furious Rise
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Bonders' Enclave
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Summoning Materia
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
95%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Game Trail
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
80%synergy
Command Tower
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
84%synergy
Mossfire Valley
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
86%synergy
Exotic Orchard
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Jungle Shrine
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Spire of Industry
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
95%synergy
Fortified Village
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Brushland
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
84%synergy
Battlefield Forge
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
77%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
91%synergy
Rugged Prairie
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
90%synergy
Rootbound Crag
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
93%synergy
Canopy Vista
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
51%synergy
Cinder Glade
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
51%synergy
Evolving Wilds
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Radiant Grove
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Ash Barrens
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Sacred Peaks
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Glittering Massif
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Scattered Groves
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Karplusan Forest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy