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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Improvised Arsenal
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Raphael, Tag Team Tough
1.1%inclusion1 decks94 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion158 decks169 decks
87%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion160 decks169 decks
86%synergy
Hero's Blade
89%inclusion150 decks169 decks
85%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
91%inclusion153 decks169 decks
85%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
94%inclusion159 decks169 decks
84%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
89%inclusion151 decks169 decks
84%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
92%inclusion155 decks169 decks
83%synergy
Champion's Helm
90%inclusion152 decks169 decks
83%synergy
Unfinished Business
86%inclusion145 decks169 decks
82%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
88%inclusion149 decks169 decks
82%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
90%inclusion152 decks169 decks
41%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
89%inclusion151 decks169 decks
80%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
89%inclusion150 decks169 decks
81%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
89%inclusion150 decks169 decks
81%synergy
Dispatch
88%inclusion149 decks169 decks
82%synergy
Professor Hojo
88%inclusion148 decks169 decks
80%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
86%inclusion145 decks169 decks
80%synergy
Rampant Growth
85%inclusion144 decks169 decks
47%synergy
Helitrooper
85%inclusion144 decks169 decks
81%synergy
Lightning Greaves
85%inclusion144 decks169 decks
60%synergy
Creatures
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
85%inclusion143 decks169 decks
76%synergy
Bastion Protector
84%inclusion142 decks169 decks
80%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
82%inclusion138 decks169 decks
77%synergy
Zack Fair
81%inclusion137 decks169 decks
75%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
81%inclusion137 decks169 decks
75%synergy
Bronze Guardian
81%inclusion137 decks169 decks
79%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
76%inclusion128 decks169 decks
68%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
74%inclusion125 decks169 decks
70%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
73%inclusion123 decks169 decks
70%synergy
Armory Automaton
71%inclusion120 decks169 decks
69%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
67%inclusion114 decks169 decks
65%synergy
Barret Wallace
58%inclusion98 decks169 decks
56%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
57%inclusion96 decks169 decks
56%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
53%inclusion90 decks169 decks
52%synergy
Summon: Kujata
51%inclusion86 decks169 decks
49%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
50%inclusion85 decks169 decks
49%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
31%inclusion52 decks169 decks
27%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
27%inclusion46 decks169 decks
24%synergy
Weapons Vendor
24%inclusion41 decks168 decks
23%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
22%inclusion37 decks169 decks
18%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
21%inclusion35 decks169 decks
16%synergy
Freya Crescent
18%inclusion30 decks169 decks
16%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
15%inclusion26 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
14%inclusion23 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
-15%synergy
Item Shopkeep
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Ultimate Magic: Holy
85%inclusion143 decks169 decks
78%synergy
Clever Concealment
82%inclusion139 decks169 decks
73%synergy
Chaos Warp
82%inclusion138 decks169 decks
62%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
78%inclusion132 decks169 decks
73%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
17%inclusion28 decks169 decks
-41%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
-43%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Slash of Light
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Haste Magic
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
85%inclusion143 decks169 decks
70%synergy
Nature's Lore
83%inclusion141 decks169 decks
45%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
82%inclusion139 decks169 decks
78%synergy
Vandalblast
82%inclusion138 decks169 decks
73%synergy
Harmonize
75%inclusion126 decks169 decks
65%synergy
Decimate
70%inclusion118 decks169 decks
62%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
69%inclusion116 decks169 decks
66%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
63%inclusion107 decks169 decks
61%synergy
Farseek
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
-36%synergy
Reach the Horizon
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
85%inclusion143 decks169 decks
80%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
85%inclusion143 decks169 decks
79%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
84%inclusion142 decks169 decks
81%synergy
Darksteel Plate
83%inclusion140 decks169 decks
78%synergy
Sword of the Animist
82%inclusion138 decks169 decks
74%synergy
Mask of Memory
79%inclusion133 decks169 decks
76%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
74%inclusion125 decks169 decks
70%synergy
Explorer's Scope
67%inclusion114 decks169 decks
65%synergy
Skullclamp
64%inclusion109 decks169 decks
49%synergy
Samurai's Katana
21%inclusion35 decks169 decks
19%synergy
Ultima Weapon
21%inclusion35 decks169 decks
18%synergy
Genji Glove
16%inclusion27 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
14%inclusion24 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
-14%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Paladin's Arms
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Bard's Bow
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Warrior's Sword
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
7%synergy
White Mage's Staff
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Leyline Axe
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Nettlecyst
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Hexgold Halberd
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
67%inclusion113 decks169 decks
65%synergy
Furious Rise
52%inclusion88 decks169 decks
51%synergy
Forge Anew
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
85%inclusion144 decks169 decks
80%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
78%inclusion131 decks169 decks
73%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
74%inclusion125 decks169 decks
64%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
-19%synergy
The Gold Saucer
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion163 decks169 decks
22%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion162 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Summoning Materia
86%inclusion146 decks169 decks
81%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion169 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion167 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion167 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion166 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Jungle Shrine
95%inclusion160 decks169 decks
40%synergy
Rootbound Crag
94%inclusion159 decks169 decks
56%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
93%inclusion158 decks169 decks
51%synergy
Cinder Glade
92%inclusion155 decks169 decks
43%synergy
Battlefield Forge
91%inclusion154 decks169 decks
68%synergy
Canopy Vista
91%inclusion154 decks169 decks
42%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
91%inclusion153 decks169 decks
52%synergy
Path of Ancestry
91%inclusion153 decks169 decks
56%synergy
Rugged Prairie
89%inclusion151 decks169 decks
79%synergy
Fortified Village
89%inclusion150 decks169 decks
68%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
89%inclusion150 decks169 decks
73%synergy
Game Trail
88%inclusion149 decks169 decks
68%synergy
Mossfire Valley
86%inclusion146 decks169 decks
73%synergy
Exotic Orchard
86%inclusion146 decks169 decks
33%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
85%inclusion144 decks169 decks
69%synergy
Brushland
85%inclusion144 decks169 decks
64%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
85%inclusion144 decks169 decks
78%synergy
Spire of Industry
83%inclusion140 decks169 decks
78%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
82%inclusion138 decks169 decks
73%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
80%inclusion136 decks169 decks
75%synergy
Radiant Grove
78%inclusion131 decks169 decks
72%synergy
Sacred Peaks
76%inclusion129 decks169 decks
71%synergy
Evolving Wilds
75%inclusion127 decks169 decks
44%synergy
Ash Barrens
67%inclusion114 decks169 decks
61%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
-9%synergy