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
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MTGStocks
Novel Nunchaku
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
1.4%inclusion2 decks138 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
0.7%inclusion1 decks134 decks
0%synergy
Collective Inferno
0.7%inclusion1 decks138 decks
0%synergy
Formidable Speaker
0.4%inclusion1 decks244 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
99%inclusion335 decks340 decks
90%synergy
Colossus Hammer
92%inclusion313 decks340 decks
86%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
90%inclusion303 decks336 decks
80%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
85%inclusion289 decks340 decks
79%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
87%inclusion293 decks336 decks
79%synergy
Sword of the Animist
86%inclusion291 decks340 decks
78%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
86%inclusion288 decks336 decks
76%synergy
Professor Hojo
82%inclusion276 decks336 decks
74%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
79%inclusion266 decks336 decks
72%synergy
Champion's Helm
78%inclusion264 decks340 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
80%inclusion269 decks336 decks
71%synergy
Nature's Lore
78%inclusion264 decks340 decks
40%synergy
Clever Concealment
77%inclusion263 decks340 decks
69%synergy
Cultivate
76%inclusion257 decks340 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
72%inclusion244 decks340 decks
46%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
71%inclusion239 decks336 decks
64%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
71%inclusion239 decks336 decks
65%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
70%inclusion235 decks336 decks
62%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
69%inclusion235 decks340 decks
63%synergy
Vandalblast
69%inclusion234 decks340 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
5.3%inclusion18 decks340 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Zack Fair
65%inclusion218 decks336 decks
59%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
64%inclusion215 decks336 decks
57%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
64%inclusion214 decks336 decks
58%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
61%inclusion206 decks336 decks
54%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
60%inclusion205 decks340 decks
53%synergy
Bastion Protector
56%inclusion191 decks340 decks
53%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
52%inclusion178 decks340 decks
45%synergy
Helitrooper
52%inclusion174 decks336 decks
47%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
44%inclusion148 decks336 decks
40%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
43%inclusion145 decks340 decks
38%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
42%inclusion143 decks340 decks
39%synergy
Bronze Guardian
41%inclusion140 decks340 decks
39%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
38%inclusion128 decks336 decks
34%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
37%inclusion123 decks336 decks
33%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
35%inclusion118 decks336 decks
32%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
33%inclusion113 decks340 decks
30%synergy
Armory Automaton
32%inclusion108 decks340 decks
30%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
29%inclusion97 decks336 decks
26%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
26%inclusion88 decks336 decks
21%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
25%inclusion86 decks340 decks
23%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
23%inclusion78 decks340 decks
18%synergy
Barret Wallace
22%inclusion74 decks336 decks
20%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
22%inclusion73 decks335 decks
20%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
21%inclusion70 decks340 decks
-1%synergy
Freya Crescent
19%inclusion65 decks336 decks
18%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
19%inclusion65 decks340 decks
16%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
18%inclusion61 decks340 decks
15%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
17%inclusion58 decks340 decks
15%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
17%inclusion56 decks336 decks
15%synergy
Weapons Vendor
16%inclusion55 decks335 decks
15%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
14%inclusion49 decks340 decks
13%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
14%inclusion48 decks336 decks
13%synergy
Birds of Paradise
14%inclusion47 decks340 decks
-9%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
13%inclusion45 decks340 decks
11%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
13%inclusion42 decks336 decks
11%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
12%inclusion42 decks340 decks
10%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
12%inclusion41 decks340 decks
11%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
11%inclusion38 decks336 decks
9%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
11%inclusion38 decks340 decks
8%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion37 decks335 decks
10%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
11%inclusion37 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
11%inclusion36 decks340 decks
9%synergy
Summon: Kujata
10%inclusion34 decks336 decks
9%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
10%inclusion33 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
10%inclusion33 decks340 decks
8%synergy
Amy Rose
9.2%inclusion28 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
9.1%inclusion31 decks340 decks
8%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
7.8%inclusion26 decks334 decks
7%synergy
Lion Sash
7.4%inclusion25 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
7.4%inclusion25 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
68%inclusion231 decks340 decks
62%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
67%inclusion224 decks336 decks
61%synergy
Chaos Warp
56%inclusion190 decks340 decks
36%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
55%inclusion185 decks336 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
43%inclusion145 decks340 decks
-15%synergy
Heroic Intervention
39%inclusion134 decks340 decks
0%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion125 decks340 decks
-18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
29%inclusion98 decks340 decks
19%synergy
Inventory Management
25%inclusion84 decks340 decks
20%synergy
Boros Charm
19%inclusion65 decks340 decks
-6%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
19%inclusion63 decks332 decks
17%synergy
Restoration Magic
13%inclusion44 decks335 decks
11%synergy
Legion Leadership
9.4%inclusion32 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
8.8%inclusion30 decks340 decks
-18%synergy
Beast Within
7.6%inclusion26 decks340 decks
-24%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.2%inclusion21 decks340 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
66%inclusion225 decks340 decks
28%synergy
Austere Command
60%inclusion205 decks340 decks
46%synergy
Unfinished Business
60%inclusion203 decks340 decks
56%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
52%inclusion177 decks340 decks
47%synergy
Harmonize
39%inclusion133 decks340 decks
30%synergy
Decimate
34%inclusion115 decks340 decks
26%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
29%inclusion98 decks336 decks
27%synergy
Farseek
26%inclusion90 decks340 decks
-21%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
26%inclusion88 decks340 decks
24%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
23%inclusion78 decks336 decks
21%synergy
Open the Armory
23%inclusion78 decks340 decks
18%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
19%inclusion64 decks340 decks
15%synergy
Three Visits
11%inclusion38 decks340 decks
-16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion35 decks340 decks
-15%synergy
Reach the Horizon
9.3%inclusion31 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Single Combat
6.2%inclusion21 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Stump Stomp
6.2%inclusion21 decks340 decks
1%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.0%inclusion17 decks340 decks
-23%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conformer Shuriken
67%inclusion226 decks336 decks
61%synergy
Darksteel Plate
65%inclusion220 decks340 decks
60%synergy
Buster Sword
64%inclusion215 decks336 decks
56%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
63%inclusion214 decks340 decks
58%synergy
Hero's Blade
61%inclusion208 decks340 decks
58%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
50%inclusion169 decks340 decks
47%synergy
Mask of Memory
40%inclusion135 decks340 decks
37%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
39%inclusion133 decks340 decks
35%synergy
Genji Glove
37%inclusion123 decks332 decks
32%synergy
Ultima Weapon
36%inclusion121 decks336 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion97 decks340 decks
2%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
28%inclusion95 decks340 decks
23%synergy
Skullclamp
26%inclusion88 decks340 decks
11%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
24%inclusion83 decks340 decks
21%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
24%inclusion81 decks340 decks
20%synergy
Explorer's Scope
24%inclusion81 decks340 decks
22%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
21%inclusion72 decks335 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
21%inclusion72 decks340 decks
17%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
21%inclusion70 decks340 decks
19%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
21%inclusion70 decks340 decks
17%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
19%inclusion64 decks340 decks
17%synergy
Nettlecyst
17%inclusion58 decks340 decks
15%synergy
Samurai's Katana
17%inclusion57 decks336 decks
16%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
17%inclusion57 decks336 decks
15%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
17%inclusion57 decks340 decks
15%synergy
Shadowspear
16%inclusion55 decks340 decks
13%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
16%inclusion53 decks336 decks
15%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
16%inclusion53 decks340 decks
14%synergy
Basilisk Collar
16%inclusion53 decks340 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion48 decks340 decks
11%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
14%inclusion48 decks340 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion46 decks337 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
14%inclusion46 decks340 decks
11%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
14%inclusion46 decks340 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion44 decks340 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
12%inclusion41 decks340 decks
9%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
11%inclusion37 decks340 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion35 decks340 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
10%inclusion34 decks340 decks
8%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
8.9%inclusion30 decks336 decks
8%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
8.8%inclusion30 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
7.9%inclusion27 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
7.6%inclusion26 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.6%inclusion26 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Plate
7.4%inclusion25 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Argentum Armor
7.4%inclusion25 decks340 decks
7%synergy
Power Fist
7.1%inclusion24 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Glimmer Lens
6.8%inclusion23 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Bard's Bow
6.3%inclusion21 decks334 decks
6%synergy
Paladin's Arms
6.3%inclusion21 decks336 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
46%inclusion157 decks340 decks
42%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
31%inclusion105 decks340 decks
26%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
23%inclusion77 decks336 decks
21%synergy
Fighter Class
15%inclusion51 decks340 decks
13%synergy
Annie Joins Up
12%inclusion42 decks340 decks
-7%synergy
Furious Rise
11%inclusion38 decks340 decks
10%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
6.8%inclusion23 decks340 decks
2%synergy
Strong Back
5.9%inclusion20 decks340 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.3%inclusion18 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
69%inclusion233 decks340 decks
63%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
59%inclusion202 decks340 decks
55%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
52%inclusion177 decks340 decks
42%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion121 decks340 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion51 decks336 decks
13%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
9.4%inclusion32 decks340 decks
-7%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
8.8%inclusion30 decks340 decks
-7%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.5%inclusion29 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Axgard Armory
5.9%inclusion20 decks340 decks
5%synergy
The Gold Saucer
5.1%inclusion17 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion331 decks340 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion319 decks340 decks
19%synergy
Summoning Materia
60%inclusion203 decks336 decks
55%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
6.5%inclusion22 decks340 decks
-2%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.2%inclusion21 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
6.2%inclusion21 decks340 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion339 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion339 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion338 decks340 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
99%inclusion337 decks340 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
85%inclusion290 decks340 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
84%inclusion286 decks340 decks
31%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
82%inclusion279 decks340 decks
44%synergy
Rootbound Crag
81%inclusion277 decks340 decks
44%synergy
Jungle Shrine
79%inclusion269 decks340 decks
24%synergy
Battlefield Forge
79%inclusion269 decks340 decks
57%synergy
Spire of Industry
79%inclusion268 decks340 decks
74%synergy
Brushland
78%inclusion266 decks340 decks
57%synergy
Canopy Vista
78%inclusion265 decks340 decks
29%synergy
Cinder Glade
78%inclusion265 decks340 decks
29%synergy
Rugged Prairie
75%inclusion256 decks340 decks
65%synergy
Path of Ancestry
74%inclusion253 decks340 decks
40%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
71%inclusion243 decks340 decks
64%synergy
Fortified Village
67%inclusion228 decks340 decks
46%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
66%inclusion225 decks340 decks
51%synergy
Game Trail
64%inclusion218 decks340 decks
44%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
61%inclusion208 decks340 decks
45%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
57%inclusion194 decks340 decks
49%synergy
Mossfire Valley
56%inclusion192 decks340 decks
43%synergy
Radiant Grove
46%inclusion157 decks340 decks
41%synergy
Evolving Wilds
46%inclusion157 decks340 decks
16%synergy
Sacred Peaks
45%inclusion154 decks340 decks
40%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
45%inclusion152 decks340 decks
40%synergy
Ash Barrens
33%inclusion112 decks340 decks
27%synergy
Sacred Foundry
31%inclusion104 decks340 decks
-9%synergy
Stomping Ground
30%inclusion103 decks340 decks
-13%synergy
Temple Garden
28%inclusion95 decks340 decks
-14%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
22%inclusion76 decks340 decks
-19%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion56 decks340 decks
-15%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion55 decks340 decks
-11%synergy
Spectator Seating
16%inclusion55 decks340 decks
-9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion53 decks340 decks
-14%synergy
Spire Garden
15%inclusion52 decks340 decks
-11%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
15%inclusion52 decks340 decks
-13%synergy
Rockfall Vale
12%inclusion41 decks340 decks
-12%synergy
Karplusan Forest
12%inclusion41 decks340 decks
-5%synergy
Sundown Pass
12%inclusion40 decks340 decks
-2%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
11%inclusion37 decks340 decks
-11%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
10%inclusion34 decks335 decks
9%synergy
Starting Town
10%inclusion34 decks336 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
9.4%inclusion32 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
7.4%inclusion25 decks340 decks
1%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
6.5%inclusion22 decks340 decks
-8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
6.2%inclusion21 decks340 decks
-1%synergy
Hushwood Verge
6.2%inclusion21 decks340 decks
-5%synergy
Thornspire Verge
6.2%inclusion21 decks340 decks
-3%synergy