Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Core Artifacts

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Bennie Smith
Jan 5, 2026
The 2025 Commanders That Broke EDHREC Top 100
2025 brought a ton of fresh new commander designs, but which ones broke into EDHREC's Top 100 Commander list?
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Avatar's Wrath
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Meteor Sword
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Twin Blades
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
99%inclusion66 decks67 decks
90%synergy
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion62 decks67 decks
87%synergy
Sword of the Animist
91%inclusion61 decks67 decks
84%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
93%inclusion62 decks67 decks
82%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
87%inclusion58 decks67 decks
81%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
87%inclusion58 decks67 decks
79%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
87%inclusion58 decks67 decks
78%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
87%inclusion58 decks67 decks
77%synergy
Champion's Helm
81%inclusion54 decks67 decks
75%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
79%inclusion53 decks67 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Nature's Lore
81%inclusion54 decks67 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
81%inclusion54 decks67 decks
55%synergy
Clever Concealment
79%inclusion53 decks67 decks
71%synergy
Cultivate
78%inclusion52 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Dispatch
76%inclusion51 decks67 decks
71%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
76%inclusion51 decks67 decks
67%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
75%inclusion50 decks67 decks
67%synergy
Professor Hojo
75%inclusion50 decks67 decks
66%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
73%inclusion49 decks67 decks
68%synergy
Darksteel Plate
73%inclusion49 decks67 decks
69%synergy
Creatures
Barret, Avalanche Leader
67%inclusion45 decks67 decks
61%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
66%inclusion44 decks67 decks
60%synergy
Zack Fair
66%inclusion44 decks67 decks
59%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
56%synergy
Bastion Protector
58%inclusion39 decks67 decks
55%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
55%inclusion37 decks67 decks
48%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
55%inclusion37 decks67 decks
48%synergy
Helitrooper
55%inclusion37 decks67 decks
51%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
46%synergy
Bronze Guardian
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
47%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
44%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
37%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
38%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
37%synergy
Armory Automaton
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Barret Wallace
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Freya Crescent
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Birds of Paradise
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Weapons Vendor
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Summon: Kujata
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Amy Rose
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Cloud's Limit Break
69%inclusion46 decks67 decks
62%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
54%synergy
Chaos Warp
55%inclusion37 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
-12%synergy
Heroic Intervention
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Path to Exile
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
-25%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Inventory Management
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Boros Charm
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-9%synergy
Restoration Magic
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-23%synergy
Generous Gift
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-19%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Obscuring Haze
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
70%inclusion47 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Unfinished Business
69%inclusion46 decks67 decks
66%synergy
Austere Command
64%inclusion43 decks67 decks
50%synergy
Vandalblast
64%inclusion43 decks67 decks
55%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
52%synergy
Harmonize
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Decimate
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Farseek
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
-21%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Open the Armory
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Three Visits
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-13%synergy
Full Throttle
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
69%inclusion46 decks67 decks
64%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
69%inclusion46 decks67 decks
62%synergy
Hero's Blade
63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
59%synergy
Buster Sword
55%inclusion37 decks67 decks
47%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
49%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
41%synergy
Ultima Weapon
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
40%synergy
Mask of Memory
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
40%synergy
Genji Glove
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Explorer's Scope
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Basilisk Collar
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
21%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Skullclamp
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Nettlecyst
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Samurai's Katana
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Sunforger
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Batterbone
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
30%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Furious Rise
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Fighter Class
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Annie Joins Up
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-10%synergy
Windcrag Siege
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Strong Back
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Bear Umbra
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
72%inclusion48 decks67 decks
66%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
66%inclusion44 decks67 decks
61%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
55%inclusion37 decks67 decks
45%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Buried Ruin
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
The Gold Saucer
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion65 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion64 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Summoning Materia
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
56%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion67 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion66 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion66 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion66 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
90%inclusion60 decks67 decks
52%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
88%inclusion59 decks67 decks
47%synergy
Rootbound Crag
85%inclusion57 decks67 decks
48%synergy
Exotic Orchard
82%inclusion55 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Brushland
82%inclusion55 decks67 decks
62%synergy
Jungle Shrine
81%inclusion54 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Spire of Industry
79%inclusion53 decks67 decks
75%synergy
Cinder Glade
79%inclusion53 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Canopy Vista
78%inclusion52 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Battlefield Forge
76%inclusion51 decks67 decks
54%synergy
Rugged Prairie
75%inclusion50 decks67 decks
65%synergy
Path of Ancestry
75%inclusion50 decks67 decks
40%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
75%inclusion50 decks67 decks
68%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
73%inclusion49 decks67 decks
58%synergy
Game Trail
70%inclusion47 decks67 decks
50%synergy
Fortified Village
70%inclusion47 decks67 decks
49%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
45%synergy
Mossfire Valley
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
47%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
48%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
46%synergy
Sacred Peaks
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
45%synergy
Radiant Grove
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
44%synergy
Evolving Wilds
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Ash Barrens
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Stomping Ground
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
-21%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
-19%synergy
Sacred Foundry
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
-19%synergy
Temple Garden
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
-21%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-16%synergy
Spectator Seating
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-13%synergy
Rockfall Vale
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-14%synergy
Spire Garden
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-19%synergy
Karplusan Forest
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-17%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-20%synergy
Elegant Parlor
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Starting Town
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Savannah
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Plateau
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Lush Portico
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Sundown Pass
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-9%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Triumph
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-7%synergy