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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bronze Guardian
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
98%synergy
Explorer's Scope
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
98%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
98%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
97%synergy
Hero's Blade
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
96%synergy
Bastion Protector
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
96%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
95%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
94%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
94%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
94%synergy
Top Cards
Dispatch
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
94%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
91%synergy
Rampant Growth
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
62%synergy
Cultivate
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
94%synergy
Champion's Helm
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
94%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
93%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
92%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
91%synergy
Professor Hojo
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
92%synergy
Creatures
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
90%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
93%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
73%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
71%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
72%synergy
Helitrooper
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
76%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
75%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Armory Automaton
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
Elvish Mystic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Lizard Blades
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Edgar, Master Machinist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Barret Wallace
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Summon: Kujata
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Zack Fair
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Freya Crescent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Weapons Vendor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Delivery Moogle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Clever Concealment
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
71%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
74%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
75%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ephemerate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Nature's Claim
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Inventory Management
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Destroy Evil
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Back to Nature
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-35%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
66%synergy
Vandalblast
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
71%synergy
Nature's Lore
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
42%synergy
Unfinished Business
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
77%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
75%synergy
Decimate
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
73%synergy
Harmonize
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Farseek
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-8%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Three Visits
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Open the Armory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wrecking Ball Arm
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
92%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
75%synergy
Darksteel Plate
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
75%synergy
Mask of Memory
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
78%synergy
Sword of the Animist
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
72%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
74%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Lightning Greaves
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Samurai's Katana
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Warrior's Sword
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Monk's Fist
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Genji Glove
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Meltstrider's Gear
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Vulshok Splitter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Cloak
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Eater of Virtue
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Argentum Armor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
White Mage's Staff
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ultima Weapon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Paladin's Arms
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Bard's Bow
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
The Seriema
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Furious Rise
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Utility Lands
Bonders' Enclave
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
76%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Summoning Materia
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
95%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Game Trail
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
80%synergy
Command Tower
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
84%synergy
Mossfire Valley
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
86%synergy
Exotic Orchard
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
47%synergy
Jungle Shrine
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
45%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
62%synergy
Spire of Industry
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
95%synergy
Fortified Village
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
79%synergy
Brushland
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
79%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
84%synergy
Battlefield Forge
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
77%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
91%synergy
Rugged Prairie
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
90%synergy
Rootbound Crag
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
62%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
65%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
93%synergy
Canopy Vista
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Cinder Glade
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Radiant Grove
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Ash Barrens
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Evolving Wilds
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Sacred Peaks
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Glittering Massif
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Scattered Groves
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy