Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Core Artifacts

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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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MTGStocks
Enter the Avatar State
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Twin Blades
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
90%synergy
Colossus Hammer
95%inclusion57 decks60 decks
89%synergy
Sword of the Animist
92%inclusion55 decks60 decks
85%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
93%inclusion56 decks60 decks
83%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
87%inclusion52 decks60 decks
82%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
80%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
87%inclusion52 decks60 decks
78%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
83%inclusion50 decks60 decks
73%synergy
Champion's Helm
78%inclusion47 decks60 decks
73%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
80%inclusion48 decks60 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
80%inclusion48 decks60 decks
55%synergy
Clever Concealment
78%inclusion47 decks60 decks
70%synergy
Cultivate
78%inclusion47 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Nature's Lore
77%inclusion46 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Dispatch
75%inclusion45 decks60 decks
70%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
75%inclusion45 decks60 decks
66%synergy
Professor Hojo
75%inclusion45 decks60 decks
67%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
73%inclusion44 decks60 decks
65%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
72%inclusion43 decks60 decks
67%synergy
Darksteel Plate
70%inclusion42 decks60 decks
66%synergy
Creatures
Barret, Avalanche Leader
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
62%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
59%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
54%synergy
Zack Fair
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
55%synergy
Bastion Protector
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
52%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
47%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
46%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
46%synergy
Helitrooper
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
48%synergy
Bronze Guardian
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
46%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Armory Automaton
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Barret Wallace
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Freya Crescent
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Weapons Vendor
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Summon: Kujata
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Birds of Paradise
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Delighted Halfling
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Cloud's Limit Break
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
59%synergy
Chaos Warp
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
-21%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Inventory Management
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Boros Charm
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-12%synergy
Beast Within
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-23%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-18%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Obscuring Haze
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Great Train Heist
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-15%synergy
Slash of Light
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Unfinished Business
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
66%synergy
Rampant Growth
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
30%synergy
Vandalblast
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
55%synergy
Austere Command
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
47%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
51%synergy
Harmonize
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Decimate
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Farseek
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
-22%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Open the Armory
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Three Visits
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-12%synergy
Farewell
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Full Throttle
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Single Combat
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
64%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
67%inclusion40 decks60 decks
60%synergy
Hero's Blade
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
60%synergy
Buster Sword
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
48%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
50%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Mask of Memory
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Genji Glove
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Ultima Weapon
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
24%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Skullclamp
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Explorer's Scope
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Basilisk Collar
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Nettlecyst
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Embercleave
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Samurai's Katana
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Sunforger
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Batterbone
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
31%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Furious Rise
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Windcrag Siege
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Fighter Class
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Strong Back
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Annie Joins Up
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Bear Umbra
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-20%synergy
All That Glitters
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
70%inclusion42 decks60 decks
65%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
61%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
43%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
The Gold Saucer
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion58 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Summoning Materia
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
56%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
The Aetherspark
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
90%inclusion54 decks60 decks
53%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
47%synergy
Rootbound Crag
87%inclusion52 decks60 decks
50%synergy
Exotic Orchard
82%inclusion49 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Spire of Industry
80%inclusion48 decks60 decks
76%synergy
Brushland
80%inclusion48 decks60 decks
60%synergy
Rugged Prairie
80%inclusion48 decks60 decks
71%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
80%inclusion48 decks60 decks
74%synergy
Cinder Glade
80%inclusion48 decks60 decks
30%synergy
Jungle Shrine
78%inclusion47 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Canopy Vista
78%inclusion47 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Battlefield Forge
75%inclusion45 decks60 decks
53%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
73%inclusion44 decks60 decks
58%synergy
Fortified Village
72%inclusion43 decks60 decks
50%synergy
Path of Ancestry
72%inclusion43 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Game Trail
70%inclusion42 decks60 decks
50%synergy
Mossfire Valley
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
51%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
47%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
50%synergy
Sacred Peaks
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
43%synergy
Radiant Grove
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
41%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
42%synergy
Evolving Wilds
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Ash Barrens
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Stomping Ground
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
-19%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
-18%synergy
Temple Garden
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
-20%synergy
Sacred Foundry
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
-19%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-14%synergy
Spectator Seating
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-13%synergy
Spire Garden
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-18%synergy
Karplusan Forest
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-16%synergy
Rockfall Vale
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-15%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Savannah
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-21%synergy
Elegant Parlor
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Plateau
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Commercial District
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-2%synergy