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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Scryfall
MTGStocks
Prismatic Undercurrents
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Mistmeadow Council
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Gilt-Leaf's Embrace
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Noggle Robber
2.3%inclusion1 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Burning Curiosity
2.3%inclusion1 decks43 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
92%inclusion145 decks158 decks
85%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
94%inclusion148 decks158 decks
85%synergy
Hero's Blade
87%inclusion138 decks158 decks
84%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
89%inclusion141 decks158 decks
83%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
93%inclusion147 decks158 decks
83%synergy
Unfinished Business
86%inclusion136 decks158 decks
83%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
88%inclusion139 decks158 decks
82%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
84%inclusion133 decks158 decks
82%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
90%inclusion142 decks158 decks
81%synergy
Champion's Helm
88%inclusion139 decks158 decks
81%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
88%inclusion139 decks158 decks
39%synergy
Dispatch
87%inclusion138 decks158 decks
81%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
87%inclusion138 decks158 decks
80%synergy
Professor Hojo
87%inclusion138 decks158 decks
79%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
87%inclusion138 decks158 decks
80%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
87%inclusion137 decks158 decks
77%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
87%inclusion137 decks158 decks
81%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
86%inclusion136 decks158 decks
80%synergy
Austere Command
84%inclusion133 decks158 decks
70%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
84%inclusion133 decks158 decks
80%synergy
Creatures
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
84%inclusion132 decks158 decks
78%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
84%inclusion132 decks158 decks
75%synergy
Helitrooper
82%inclusion130 decks158 decks
78%synergy
Bastion Protector
82%inclusion129 decks158 decks
78%synergy
Zack Fair
81%inclusion128 decks158 decks
75%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
81%inclusion128 decks158 decks
74%synergy
Bronze Guardian
79%inclusion125 decks158 decks
77%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
75%inclusion118 decks158 decks
67%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
73%inclusion116 decks158 decks
70%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
69%inclusion109 decks158 decks
66%synergy
Armory Automaton
68%inclusion108 decks158 decks
67%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
66%inclusion105 decks158 decks
64%synergy
Barret Wallace
60%inclusion95 decks158 decks
58%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
56%inclusion88 decks158 decks
54%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
52%inclusion82 decks158 decks
50%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
52%inclusion82 decks158 decks
51%synergy
Summon: Kujata
51%inclusion81 decks158 decks
50%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
33%inclusion52 decks158 decks
29%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
28%inclusion44 decks158 decks
25%synergy
Weapons Vendor
24%inclusion37 decks157 decks
22%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
23%inclusion36 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Freya Crescent
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
19%inclusion30 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
15%inclusion23 decks157 decks
14%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
12%inclusion19 decks157 decks
10%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
11%inclusion18 decks157 decks
11%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
-15%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Item Shopkeep
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
6%synergy
Delivery Moogle
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Ultimate Magic: Holy
84%inclusion132 decks158 decks
76%synergy
Clever Concealment
82%inclusion129 decks158 decks
73%synergy
Chaos Warp
81%inclusion128 decks158 decks
61%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
77%inclusion122 decks158 decks
72%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
18%inclusion28 decks157 decks
16%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
-42%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
-44%synergy
Slash of Light
10%inclusion15 decks157 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Haste Magic
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
84%inclusion132 decks158 decks
45%synergy
Vandalblast
82%inclusion129 decks158 decks
73%synergy
Nature's Lore
82%inclusion129 decks158 decks
44%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
81%inclusion128 decks158 decks
76%synergy
Harmonize
75%inclusion118 decks158 decks
66%synergy
Decimate
72%inclusion114 decks158 decks
65%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
69%inclusion109 decks158 decks
67%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
64%inclusion101 decks158 decks
62%synergy
Farseek
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
-36%synergy
Reach the Horizon
8.9%inclusion14 decks157 decks
8%synergy
Suplex
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
84%inclusion132 decks158 decks
58%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
83%inclusion131 decks158 decks
77%synergy
Darksteel Plate
81%inclusion128 decks158 decks
76%synergy
Sword of the Animist
80%inclusion127 decks158 decks
73%synergy
Mask of Memory
77%inclusion121 decks158 decks
74%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
74%inclusion117 decks158 decks
70%synergy
Explorer's Scope
66%inclusion105 decks158 decks
64%synergy
Skullclamp
63%inclusion100 decks158 decks
48%synergy
Ultima Weapon
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Samurai's Katana
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Genji Glove
17%inclusion27 decks157 decks
12%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
15%inclusion23 decks157 decks
13%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
-15%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Paladin's Arms
10%inclusion15 decks157 decks
9%synergy
Bard's Bow
10%inclusion15 decks157 decks
9%synergy
Warrior's Sword
8.3%inclusion13 decks157 decks
8%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
7%synergy
White Mage's Staff
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Nettlecyst
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Leyline Axe
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Hexgold Halberd
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Haunted Cloak
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
66%inclusion104 decks158 decks
64%synergy
Furious Rise
53%inclusion83 decks158 decks
52%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
84%inclusion133 decks158 decks
79%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
75%inclusion119 decks158 decks
71%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
72%inclusion114 decks158 decks
62%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
-19%synergy
The Gold Saucer
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion151 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion150 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Summoning Materia
85%inclusion135 decks158 decks
80%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion158 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion156 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion156 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion153 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Jungle Shrine
93%inclusion147 decks158 decks
38%synergy
Rootbound Crag
92%inclusion146 decks158 decks
55%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
92%inclusion145 decks158 decks
50%synergy
Cinder Glade
91%inclusion144 decks158 decks
42%synergy
Canopy Vista
91%inclusion143 decks158 decks
41%synergy
Battlefield Forge
89%inclusion141 decks158 decks
67%synergy
Path of Ancestry
89%inclusion141 decks158 decks
55%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
89%inclusion140 decks158 decks
51%synergy
Rugged Prairie
89%inclusion140 decks158 decks
78%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
87%inclusion138 decks158 decks
72%synergy
Fortified Village
87%inclusion137 decks158 decks
66%synergy
Game Trail
86%inclusion136 decks158 decks
66%synergy
Exotic Orchard
85%inclusion134 decks158 decks
32%synergy
Mossfire Valley
84%inclusion133 decks158 decks
70%synergy
Brushland
84%inclusion133 decks158 decks
63%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
83%inclusion131 decks158 decks
67%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
83%inclusion131 decks158 decks
76%synergy
Spire of Industry
82%inclusion129 decks158 decks
77%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
80%inclusion127 decks158 decks
72%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
78%inclusion123 decks158 decks
73%synergy
Radiant Grove
75%inclusion119 decks158 decks
70%synergy
Sacred Peaks
74%inclusion117 decks158 decks
69%synergy
Evolving Wilds
72%inclusion114 decks158 decks
41%synergy
Ash Barrens
65%inclusion103 decks158 decks
59%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
17%inclusion27 decks157 decks
16%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
10%inclusion15 decks157 decks
9%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
6%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
-8%synergy