Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget Core Artifacts

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Unfinished Business
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
97%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
94%synergy
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
94%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
92%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
92%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
91%synergy
Bastion Protector
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
82%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Dispatch
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Harmonize
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
77%synergy
Rampant Growth
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Champion's Helm
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Lightning Greaves
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Sword of the Animist
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
77%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
76%synergy
Creatures
Tifa, Martial Artist
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
62%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Professor Hojo
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Zack Fair
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Bronze Guardian
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Armory Automaton
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Helitrooper
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Summon: Kujata
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Barret Wallace
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Weapons Vendor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Delivery Moogle
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Claim Jumper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Crystal Barricade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Elvish Mystic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Brass Squire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Fervent Champion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Coppercoat Vanguard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Champion of the Flame
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sigarda, Host of Herons
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
King Darien XLVIII
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Clever Concealment
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Chaos Warp
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-26%synergy
Ephemerate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Faith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Beast Within
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-43%synergy
Back to Nature
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Slash of Light
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Thunder Magic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Vandalblast
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
62%synergy
Nature's Lore
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Decimate
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Farseek
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Kodama's Reach
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Slash the Ranks
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Goldwardens' Gambit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Refurbish
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Crystal's Chosen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ultima
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Darksteel Plate
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Explorer's Scope
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Mask of Memory
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Hero's Blade
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Samurai's Katana
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Meteor Sword
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nettlecyst
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Barbed Spike
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sylvok Battle-Chair
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Plate Armor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dragonwing Glider
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mirror Shield
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Butcher's Cleaver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Citizen's Crowbar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Infantry Shield
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Leather Armor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Helm of the Host
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Key to the City
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Eater of Virtue
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tangleweave Armor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Goldvein Pick
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Thunder Lasso
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mage Slayer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
White Mage's Staff
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ultima Weapon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Paladin's Arms
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Fire Crystal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
The Earth Crystal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Bard's Bow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Seriema
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
Grasp of Fate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Furious Rise
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Annie Joins Up
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Glorious Anthem
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Secluded Starforge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Summoning Materia
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Fire Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blitzball
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Game Trail
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Mossfire Valley
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
72%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Fortified Village
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Brushland
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Battlefield Forge
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
77%synergy
Rugged Prairie
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
76%synergy
Rootbound Crag
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
44%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Jungle Shrine
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Spire of Industry
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Path of Ancestry
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Canopy Vista
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Cinder Glade
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Radiant Grove
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Evolving Wilds
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Sacred Peaks
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Ash Barrens
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Stomping Ground
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-29%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Power Depot
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Karplusan Forest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy