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
Prismatic Undercurrents
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Gilt-Leaf's Embrace
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Mistmeadow Council
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Burning Curiosity
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Shimmerwilds Growth
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion140 decks154 decks
85%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
93%inclusion143 decks154 decks
84%synergy
Hero's Blade
87%inclusion134 decks154 decks
84%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
89%inclusion137 decks154 decks
83%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
93%inclusion143 decks154 decks
83%synergy
Unfinished Business
85%inclusion131 decks154 decks
82%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
84%inclusion129 decks154 decks
81%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
90%inclusion138 decks154 decks
81%synergy
Dispatch
87%inclusion134 decks154 decks
81%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
87%inclusion134 decks154 decks
81%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
87%inclusion134 decks154 decks
38%synergy
Champion's Helm
87%inclusion134 decks154 decks
81%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
86%inclusion133 decks154 decks
79%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
86%inclusion133 decks154 decks
79%synergy
Professor Hojo
86%inclusion133 decks154 decks
78%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
86%inclusion132 decks154 decks
76%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
86%inclusion132 decks154 decks
80%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
85%inclusion131 decks154 decks
79%synergy
Austere Command
83%inclusion128 decks154 decks
69%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
83%inclusion128 decks154 decks
76%synergy
Creatures
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
82%inclusion127 decks154 decks
77%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
82%inclusion127 decks154 decks
74%synergy
Helitrooper
81%inclusion125 decks154 decks
77%synergy
Zack Fair
81%inclusion125 decks154 decks
75%synergy
Bastion Protector
81%inclusion125 decks154 decks
78%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
81%inclusion124 decks154 decks
74%synergy
Bronze Guardian
79%inclusion121 decks154 decks
76%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
73%inclusion113 decks154 decks
66%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
73%inclusion112 decks154 decks
69%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
69%inclusion106 decks154 decks
66%synergy
Armory Automaton
68%inclusion104 decks154 decks
66%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
66%inclusion101 decks154 decks
63%synergy
Barret Wallace
58%inclusion90 decks154 decks
56%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
54%inclusion83 decks154 decks
53%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
53%inclusion81 decks154 decks
51%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
51%inclusion79 decks154 decks
50%synergy
Summon: Kujata
50%inclusion77 decks154 decks
48%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
33%inclusion51 decks154 decks
30%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
27%inclusion42 decks154 decks
24%synergy
Weapons Vendor
24%inclusion37 decks153 decks
23%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
23%inclusion36 decks154 decks
19%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
19%inclusion30 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Freya Crescent
19%inclusion30 decks154 decks
18%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
15%inclusion23 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
13%inclusion20 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
-15%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
-1%synergy
Item Shopkeep
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
81%inclusion124 decks154 decks
61%synergy
Clever Concealment
81%inclusion124 decks154 decks
72%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
77%inclusion118 decks154 decks
72%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
18%inclusion27 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
16%inclusion24 decks154 decks
-42%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion18 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
-44%synergy
Slash of Light
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Haste Magic
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
82%inclusion127 decks154 decks
44%synergy
Nature's Lore
81%inclusion125 decks154 decks
43%synergy
Vandalblast
81%inclusion124 decks154 decks
72%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
80%inclusion123 decks154 decks
75%synergy
Harmonize
73%inclusion113 decks154 decks
64%synergy
Decimate
71%inclusion109 decks154 decks
63%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
68%inclusion105 decks154 decks
66%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
62%inclusion95 decks154 decks
60%synergy
Farseek
12%inclusion18 decks154 decks
-36%synergy
Reach the Horizon
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Suplex
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
83%inclusion128 decks154 decks
79%synergy
Lightning Greaves
82%inclusion127 decks154 decks
57%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
82%inclusion126 decks154 decks
76%synergy
Darksteel Plate
80%inclusion123 decks154 decks
75%synergy
Sword of the Animist
79%inclusion122 decks154 decks
72%synergy
Mask of Memory
76%inclusion117 decks154 decks
74%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
73%inclusion112 decks154 decks
68%synergy
Explorer's Scope
65%inclusion100 decks154 decks
63%synergy
Skullclamp
63%inclusion97 decks154 decks
48%synergy
Ultima Weapon
20%inclusion31 decks154 decks
17%synergy
Samurai's Katana
20%inclusion31 decks154 decks
19%synergy
Genji Glove
17%inclusion26 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
14%inclusion21 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
13%inclusion20 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
-15%synergy
Paladin's Arms
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Bard's Bow
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Warrior's Sword
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
8%synergy
White Mage's Staff
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Nettlecyst
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Hexgold Halberd
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Axe
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Cloak
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Glimmer Lens
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
66%inclusion102 decks154 decks
64%synergy
Furious Rise
51%inclusion78 decks154 decks
50%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
83%inclusion128 decks154 decks
78%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
74%inclusion114 decks154 decks
70%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
71%inclusion109 decks154 decks
61%synergy
The Gold Saucer
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
-20%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion146 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion145 decks154 decks
20%synergy
Summoning Materia
84%inclusion130 decks154 decks
79%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion154 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion152 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion152 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion149 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Jungle Shrine
92%inclusion142 decks154 decks
37%synergy
Rootbound Crag
92%inclusion141 decks154 decks
54%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
91%inclusion140 decks154 decks
49%synergy
Cinder Glade
90%inclusion139 decks154 decks
41%synergy
Canopy Vista
90%inclusion138 decks154 decks
40%synergy
Battlefield Forge
89%inclusion137 decks154 decks
66%synergy
Path of Ancestry
88%inclusion136 decks154 decks
54%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
88%inclusion135 decks154 decks
50%synergy
Rugged Prairie
88%inclusion135 decks154 decks
78%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
86%inclusion133 decks154 decks
71%synergy
Fortified Village
86%inclusion132 decks154 decks
65%synergy
Game Trail
85%inclusion131 decks154 decks
65%synergy
Exotic Orchard
84%inclusion130 decks154 decks
31%synergy
Mossfire Valley
84%inclusion129 decks154 decks
70%synergy
Brushland
83%inclusion128 decks154 decks
62%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
82%inclusion127 decks154 decks
66%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
82%inclusion126 decks154 decks
75%synergy
Spire of Industry
81%inclusion124 decks154 decks
76%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
80%inclusion123 decks154 decks
71%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
77%inclusion119 decks154 decks
72%synergy
Radiant Grove
75%inclusion116 decks154 decks
70%synergy
Sacred Peaks
73%inclusion113 decks154 decks
68%synergy
Evolving Wilds
71%inclusion109 decks154 decks
40%synergy
Ash Barrens
64%inclusion99 decks154 decks
58%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
17%inclusion26 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
-8%synergy