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%inclusion6 decks6 decks
97%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
95%synergy
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
94%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
92%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
92%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
92%synergy
Bastion Protector
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
80%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Dispatch
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
78%synergy
Harmonize
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
74%synergy
Rampant Growth
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Champion's Helm
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
77%synergy
Lightning Greaves
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Sword of the Animist
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
76%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
76%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
75%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
77%synergy
Creatures
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
73%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
57%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Professor Hojo
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Zack Fair
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Bronze Guardian
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Armory Automaton
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Helitrooper
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Summon: Kujata
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Weapons Vendor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Delivery Moogle
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Claim Jumper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Crystal Barricade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Elvish Mystic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Brass Squire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Fervent Champion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Coppercoat Vanguard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Champion of the Flame
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sigarda, Host of Herons
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
King Darien XLVIII
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Zell Dincht
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Clever Concealment
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-21%synergy
Ephemerate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Faith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Bolt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Beast Within
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-16%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-41%synergy
Back to Nature
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
Slash of Light
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Thunder Magic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
52%synergy
Vandalblast
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Nature's Lore
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Decimate
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Farseek
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-15%synergy
Kodama's Reach
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Slash the Ranks
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Goldwardens' Gambit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Refurbish
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
The Crystal's Chosen
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ultima
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Darksteel Plate
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Hero's Blade
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Explorer's Scope
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Mask of Memory
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Samurai's Katana
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Nettlecyst
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Barbed Spike
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sylvok Battle-Chair
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Plate Armor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dragonwing Glider
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Celestial Armor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mirror Shield
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Butcher's Cleaver
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Citizen's Crowbar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Infantry Shield
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Leather Armor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Key to the City
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Eater of Virtue
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Tangleweave Armor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Goldvein Pick
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Thunder Lasso
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mage Slayer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
White Mage's Staff
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ultima Weapon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Paladin's Arms
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Fire Crystal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
The Earth Crystal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Bard's Bow
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Seriema
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Enchantments
Grasp of Fate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Annie Joins Up
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Furious Rise
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Glorious Anthem
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Secluded Starforge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Summoning Materia
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blitzball
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Game Trail
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Mossfire Valley
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
70%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Fortified Village
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Brushland
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
68%synergy
Battlefield Forge
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
75%synergy
Rugged Prairie
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
74%synergy
Rootbound Crag
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
76%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
51%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Jungle Shrine
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Spire of Industry
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Path of Ancestry
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Canopy Vista
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Cinder Glade
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Radiant Grove
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Sacred Peaks
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Ash Barrens
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Stomping Ground
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-27%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Power Depot
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Karplusan Forest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy