Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget Core

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Meteor Sword
3.8%inclusion2 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Kyoshi Battle Fan
1.9%inclusion1 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Fire Nation Raider
1.9%inclusion1 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Glider Staff
1.9%inclusion1 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Raucous Audience
1.1%inclusion1 decks87 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Behemoth Sledge
91%inclusion128 decks140 decks
86%synergy
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion128 decks140 decks
85%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
94%inclusion131 decks140 decks
85%synergy
Unfinished Business
87%inclusion122 decks140 decks
84%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
94%inclusion132 decks140 decks
84%synergy
Hero's Blade
87%inclusion122 decks140 decks
84%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
84%inclusion118 decks140 decks
82%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
91%inclusion127 decks140 decks
82%synergy
Champion's Helm
88%inclusion123 decks140 decks
82%synergy
Dispatch
87%inclusion122 decks140 decks
81%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
90%inclusion126 decks140 decks
40%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
89%inclusion124 decks140 decks
81%synergy
Professor Hojo
89%inclusion124 decks140 decks
80%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
88%inclusion123 decks140 decks
80%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
87%inclusion122 decks140 decks
77%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
86%inclusion121 decks140 decks
81%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
86%inclusion121 decks140 decks
80%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
86%inclusion121 decks140 decks
80%synergy
Austere Command
86%inclusion120 decks140 decks
71%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
85%inclusion119 decks140 decks
78%synergy
Creatures
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
84%inclusion118 decks140 decks
75%synergy
Helitrooper
84%inclusion117 decks140 decks
79%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
82%inclusion115 decks140 decks
75%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
81%inclusion114 decks140 decks
76%synergy
Zack Fair
81%inclusion114 decks140 decks
75%synergy
Bastion Protector
81%inclusion113 decks140 decks
77%synergy
Bronze Guardian
80%inclusion112 decks140 decks
78%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
75%inclusion105 decks140 decks
68%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
71%inclusion100 decks140 decks
67%synergy
Armory Automaton
71%inclusion99 decks140 decks
69%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
69%inclusion96 decks140 decks
65%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
65%inclusion91 decks140 decks
62%synergy
Barret Wallace
58%inclusion81 decks140 decks
56%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
54%inclusion75 decks140 decks
52%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
50%inclusion70 decks140 decks
49%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
49%inclusion69 decks140 decks
48%synergy
Summon: Kujata
46%inclusion65 decks140 decks
45%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
35%inclusion49 decks140 decks
31%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
28%inclusion39 decks140 decks
24%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
24%inclusion33 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Weapons Vendor
21%inclusion29 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Freya Crescent
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
-15%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Item Shopkeep
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
84%inclusion117 decks140 decks
64%synergy
Clever Concealment
82%inclusion115 decks140 decks
74%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
76%inclusion107 decks140 decks
71%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
-41%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
-43%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Slash of Light
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Haste Magic
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Beast Within
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-27%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
84%inclusion117 decks140 decks
45%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
84%inclusion117 decks140 decks
79%synergy
Vandalblast
83%inclusion116 decks140 decks
74%synergy
Nature's Lore
82%inclusion115 decks140 decks
44%synergy
Harmonize
76%inclusion107 decks140 decks
67%synergy
Decimate
74%inclusion103 decks140 decks
66%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
69%inclusion96 decks140 decks
66%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
62%inclusion87 decks140 decks
60%synergy
Reach the Horizon
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Farseek
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
-37%synergy
Suplex
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
84%inclusion117 decks140 decks
79%synergy
Lightning Greaves
83%inclusion116 decks140 decks
58%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
83%inclusion116 decks140 decks
76%synergy
Sword of the Animist
81%inclusion113 decks140 decks
74%synergy
Darksteel Plate
80%inclusion112 decks140 decks
76%synergy
Mask of Memory
78%inclusion109 decks140 decks
76%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
75%inclusion105 decks140 decks
71%synergy
Skullclamp
66%inclusion93 decks140 decks
51%synergy
Explorer's Scope
63%inclusion88 decks140 decks
61%synergy
Samurai's Katana
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Ultima Weapon
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Genji Glove
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
-15%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Paladin's Arms
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Bard's Bow
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Nettlecyst
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Warrior's Sword
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
8%synergy
White Mage's Staff
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Hexgold Halberd
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Glimmer Lens
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Cloak
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Hexgold Hoverwings
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
67%inclusion94 decks140 decks
65%synergy
Furious Rise
49%inclusion69 decks140 decks
48%synergy
Forge Anew
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
86%inclusion121 decks140 decks
81%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
78%inclusion109 decks140 decks
74%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
72%inclusion101 decks140 decks
62%synergy
The Gold Saucer
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-20%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion134 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Sol Ring
94%inclusion132 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Summoning Materia
87%inclusion122 decks140 decks
82%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion140 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion138 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion138 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion136 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Jungle Shrine
93%inclusion130 decks140 decks
37%synergy
Path of Ancestry
91%inclusion128 decks140 decks
57%synergy
Cinder Glade
91%inclusion128 decks140 decks
42%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
91%inclusion127 decks140 decks
49%synergy
Rootbound Crag
91%inclusion127 decks140 decks
53%synergy
Canopy Vista
90%inclusion126 decks140 decks
41%synergy
Battlefield Forge
90%inclusion126 decks140 decks
68%synergy
Rugged Prairie
89%inclusion125 decks140 decks
79%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
89%inclusion124 decks140 decks
51%synergy
Fortified Village
87%inclusion122 decks140 decks
66%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
87%inclusion122 decks140 decks
72%synergy
Exotic Orchard
86%inclusion121 decks140 decks
33%synergy
Brushland
86%inclusion120 decks140 decks
65%synergy
Game Trail
86%inclusion120 decks140 decks
66%synergy
Mossfire Valley
85%inclusion119 decks140 decks
71%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
85%inclusion119 decks140 decks
69%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
84%inclusion117 decks140 decks
77%synergy
Spire of Industry
82%inclusion115 decks140 decks
78%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
81%inclusion114 decks140 decks
73%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
77%inclusion108 decks140 decks
72%synergy
Radiant Grove
75%inclusion105 decks140 decks
69%synergy
Sacred Peaks
74%inclusion103 decks140 decks
68%synergy
Evolving Wilds
72%inclusion101 decks140 decks
42%synergy
Ash Barrens
65%inclusion91 decks140 decks
59%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
-7%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
5%synergy