Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Core Equipment

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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
Hexing Squelcher
1.6%inclusion2 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Formidable Speaker
0.9%inclusion2 decks233 decks
0%synergy
Spry and Mighty
0.8%inclusion1 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
0.8%inclusion1 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Soul Immolation
0.8%inclusion1 decks118 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion325 decks330 decks
90%synergy
Colossus Hammer
92%inclusion304 decks330 decks
86%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
90%inclusion293 decks326 decks
80%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
85%inclusion279 decks330 decks
79%synergy
Sword of the Animist
86%inclusion284 decks330 decks
79%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
87%inclusion283 decks326 decks
78%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
85%inclusion278 decks326 decks
76%synergy
Professor Hojo
81%inclusion265 decks326 decks
73%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
79%inclusion257 decks326 decks
71%synergy
Champion's Helm
77%inclusion255 decks330 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
80%inclusion260 decks326 decks
71%synergy
Nature's Lore
78%inclusion258 decks330 decks
40%synergy
Clever Concealment
77%inclusion255 decks330 decks
69%synergy
Cultivate
75%inclusion246 decks330 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
72%inclusion237 decks330 decks
46%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
71%inclusion233 decks326 decks
65%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
71%inclusion232 decks326 decks
64%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
70%inclusion227 decks326 decks
62%synergy
Vandalblast
68%inclusion226 decks330 decks
60%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
68%inclusion225 decks330 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
5.5%inclusion18 decks330 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
64%inclusion210 decks326 decks
59%synergy
Zack Fair
64%inclusion209 decks326 decks
58%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
64%inclusion208 decks326 decks
57%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
61%inclusion198 decks326 decks
53%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
60%inclusion198 decks330 decks
53%synergy
Bastion Protector
56%inclusion185 decks330 decks
52%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
52%inclusion172 decks330 decks
44%synergy
Helitrooper
52%inclusion168 decks326 decks
47%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
43%inclusion141 decks326 decks
39%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
43%inclusion141 decks330 decks
38%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
42%inclusion139 decks330 decks
39%synergy
Bronze Guardian
41%inclusion136 decks330 decks
39%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
38%inclusion124 decks326 decks
34%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
36%inclusion118 decks326 decks
33%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
35%inclusion115 decks326 decks
32%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
34%inclusion111 decks330 decks
31%synergy
Armory Automaton
32%inclusion104 decks330 decks
30%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
29%inclusion95 decks326 decks
27%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
26%inclusion84 decks326 decks
21%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
25%inclusion84 decks330 decks
23%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
23%inclusion77 decks330 decks
19%synergy
Barret Wallace
22%inclusion73 decks326 decks
20%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
22%inclusion72 decks325 decks
20%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
21%inclusion69 decks330 decks
-1%synergy
Freya Crescent
20%inclusion64 decks326 decks
18%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
18%inclusion61 decks330 decks
15%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
18%inclusion60 decks330 decks
15%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
17%inclusion57 decks330 decks
15%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
17%inclusion55 decks326 decks
16%synergy
Weapons Vendor
16%inclusion53 decks325 decks
15%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
14%inclusion47 decks326 decks
13%synergy
Birds of Paradise
14%inclusion46 decks330 decks
-9%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
14%inclusion46 decks330 decks
12%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
13%inclusion43 decks330 decks
11%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
13%inclusion42 decks326 decks
12%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
12%inclusion40 decks330 decks
11%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
12%inclusion39 decks330 decks
9%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion37 decks325 decks
10%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
11%inclusion37 decks326 decks
9%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
11%inclusion37 decks330 decks
8%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
11%inclusion36 decks330 decks
6%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
11%inclusion35 decks330 decks
9%synergy
Summon: Kujata
10%inclusion33 decks326 decks
9%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
10%inclusion33 decks330 decks
7%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
10%inclusion33 decks330 decks
8%synergy
Amy Rose
10%inclusion29 decks294 decks
9%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
9.1%inclusion30 decks330 decks
8%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
7.9%inclusion26 decks330 decks
7%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
7.7%inclusion25 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Lion Sash
7.6%inclusion25 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
68%inclusion223 decks330 decks
62%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
66%inclusion215 decks326 decks
60%synergy
Chaos Warp
56%inclusion184 decks330 decks
36%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
54%inclusion177 decks326 decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
44%inclusion144 decks330 decks
-14%synergy
Heroic Intervention
40%inclusion131 decks330 decks
0%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion120 decks330 decks
-18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
29%inclusion96 decks330 decks
20%synergy
Inventory Management
24%inclusion80 decks330 decks
20%synergy
Boros Charm
19%inclusion63 decks330 decks
-6%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
19%inclusion61 decks322 decks
17%synergy
Restoration Magic
13%inclusion42 decks325 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
10%inclusion32 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
9.1%inclusion30 decks330 decks
-18%synergy
Beast Within
7.6%inclusion25 decks330 decks
-24%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.8%inclusion19 decks330 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
66%inclusion217 decks330 decks
28%synergy
Austere Command
60%inclusion198 decks330 decks
46%synergy
Unfinished Business
60%inclusion197 decks330 decks
56%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
52%inclusion173 decks330 decks
48%synergy
Harmonize
39%inclusion130 decks330 decks
30%synergy
Decimate
34%inclusion111 decks330 decks
26%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
29%inclusion93 decks326 decks
26%synergy
Farseek
27%inclusion88 decks330 decks
-21%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
26%inclusion87 decks330 decks
24%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
23%inclusion76 decks326 decks
21%synergy
Open the Armory
22%inclusion73 decks330 decks
17%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
19%inclusion62 decks330 decks
15%synergy
Three Visits
12%inclusion38 decks330 decks
-16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion35 decks330 decks
-15%synergy
Reach the Horizon
10%inclusion31 decks325 decks
9%synergy
Stump Stomp
6.7%inclusion22 decks330 decks
2%synergy
Single Combat
6.1%inclusion20 decks330 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conformer Shuriken
68%inclusion222 decks326 decks
62%synergy
Buster Sword
64%inclusion210 decks326 decks
56%synergy
Darksteel Plate
64%inclusion212 decks330 decks
60%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
62%inclusion206 decks330 decks
58%synergy
Hero's Blade
61%inclusion200 decks330 decks
57%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
48%inclusion160 decks330 decks
46%synergy
Mask of Memory
39%inclusion128 decks330 decks
37%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
38%inclusion125 decks330 decks
34%synergy
Genji Glove
38%inclusion121 decks322 decks
32%synergy
Ultima Weapon
35%inclusion114 decks326 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion95 decks330 decks
2%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
28%inclusion92 decks330 decks
23%synergy
Skullclamp
26%inclusion85 decks330 decks
11%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
25%inclusion82 decks330 decks
21%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
24%inclusion78 decks330 decks
19%synergy
Explorer's Scope
23%inclusion75 decks330 decks
20%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
21%inclusion69 decks325 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
21%inclusion70 decks330 decks
17%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
20%inclusion67 decks330 decks
19%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
20%inclusion67 decks330 decks
17%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
18%inclusion60 decks330 decks
16%synergy
Samurai's Katana
18%inclusion58 decks326 decks
17%synergy
Nettlecyst
18%inclusion58 decks330 decks
15%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
17%inclusion57 decks326 decks
16%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
17%inclusion56 decks330 decks
15%synergy
Shadowspear
16%inclusion54 decks330 decks
13%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
16%inclusion53 decks326 decks
15%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
16%inclusion52 decks330 decks
14%synergy
Basilisk Collar
16%inclusion52 decks330 decks
10%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
15%inclusion48 decks330 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion47 decks330 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion46 decks327 decks
12%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
14%inclusion46 decks330 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
14%inclusion45 decks330 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion43 decks330 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
12%inclusion40 decks330 decks
9%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
11%inclusion35 decks330 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
10%inclusion34 decks330 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion32 decks330 decks
8%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
10%inclusion31 decks326 decks
9%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
8.8%inclusion29 decks330 decks
6%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
7.9%inclusion26 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
7.6%inclusion25 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.6%inclusion25 decks330 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Plate
7.6%inclusion25 decks330 decks
7%synergy
Glimmer Lens
7.3%inclusion24 decks330 decks
7%synergy
Power Fist
7.3%inclusion24 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Argentum Armor
7.3%inclusion24 decks330 decks
7%synergy
Bard's Bow
6.8%inclusion22 decks324 decks
6%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
6.7%inclusion22 decks330 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
46%inclusion152 decks330 decks
42%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
31%inclusion101 decks330 decks
26%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
23%inclusion75 decks326 decks
21%synergy
Fighter Class
15%inclusion48 decks330 decks
12%synergy
Annie Joins Up
13%inclusion42 decks330 decks
-6%synergy
Furious Rise
11%inclusion36 decks330 decks
10%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
6.7%inclusion22 decks330 decks
2%synergy
Strong Back
5.5%inclusion18 decks330 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.2%inclusion17 decks330 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
68%inclusion225 decks330 decks
63%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
58%inclusion193 decks330 decks
54%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
52%inclusion170 decks330 decks
41%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion120 decks330 decks
10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
16%inclusion51 decks326 decks
13%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
10%inclusion32 decks330 decks
-6%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.8%inclusion29 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
8.5%inclusion28 decks330 decks
-8%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.1%inclusion20 decks330 decks
5%synergy
The Gold Saucer
5.2%inclusion17 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion321 decks330 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion310 decks330 decks
19%synergy
Summoning Materia
60%inclusion196 decks326 decks
55%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.4%inclusion21 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
6.4%inclusion21 decks330 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
6.1%inclusion20 decks330 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion329 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion329 decks330 decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion328 decks330 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
99%inclusion327 decks330 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
85%inclusion280 decks330 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
84%inclusion276 decks330 decks
30%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
82%inclusion269 decks330 decks
44%synergy
Rootbound Crag
81%inclusion266 decks330 decks
43%synergy
Jungle Shrine
79%inclusion260 decks330 decks
24%synergy
Battlefield Forge
79%inclusion260 decks330 decks
56%synergy
Spire of Industry
78%inclusion259 decks330 decks
74%synergy
Brushland
78%inclusion258 decks330 decks
58%synergy
Canopy Vista
77%inclusion255 decks330 decks
28%synergy
Cinder Glade
77%inclusion255 decks330 decks
28%synergy
Rugged Prairie
75%inclusion246 decks330 decks
64%synergy
Path of Ancestry
75%inclusion246 decks330 decks
40%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
71%inclusion233 decks330 decks
63%synergy
Fortified Village
66%inclusion218 decks330 decks
45%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
65%inclusion216 decks330 decks
50%synergy
Game Trail
63%inclusion209 decks330 decks
43%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
61%inclusion200 decks330 decks
45%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
56%inclusion186 decks330 decks
48%synergy
Mossfire Valley
56%inclusion184 decks330 decks
42%synergy
Radiant Grove
46%inclusion153 decks330 decks
41%synergy
Evolving Wilds
46%inclusion152 decks330 decks
15%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
45%inclusion148 decks330 decks
40%synergy
Sacred Peaks
45%inclusion148 decks330 decks
39%synergy
Ash Barrens
33%inclusion108 decks330 decks
27%synergy
Stomping Ground
31%inclusion102 decks330 decks
-12%synergy
Sacred Foundry
31%inclusion102 decks330 decks
-9%synergy
Temple Garden
28%inclusion93 decks330 decks
-14%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
23%inclusion75 decks330 decks
-18%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion55 decks330 decks
-15%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion54 decks330 decks
-11%synergy
Spectator Seating
16%inclusion54 decks330 decks
-9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion51 decks330 decks
-14%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
15%inclusion51 decks330 decks
-13%synergy
Spire Garden
15%inclusion50 decks330 decks
-12%synergy
Rockfall Vale
12%inclusion41 decks330 decks
-12%synergy
Sundown Pass
12%inclusion40 decks330 decks
-2%synergy
Karplusan Forest
12%inclusion40 decks330 decks
-5%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
11%inclusion37 decks330 decks
-11%synergy
Starting Town
10%inclusion34 decks326 decks
8%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
10%inclusion33 decks325 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
10%inclusion32 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
7.6%inclusion25 decks330 decks
1%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
6.7%inclusion22 decks330 decks
-7%synergy
Stump Stomp
6.7%inclusion22 decks330 decks
2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
6.4%inclusion21 decks330 decks
-1%synergy
Hushwood Verge
6.4%inclusion21 decks330 decks
-5%synergy