Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget 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
Improvised Arsenal
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
93%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
91%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
88%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
87%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
87%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
86%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
83%synergy
Dispatch
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
83%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
82%synergy
Champion's Helm
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
82%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
82%synergy
Professor Hojo
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
81%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
78%synergy
Unfinished Business
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
80%synergy
Bastion Protector
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
79%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
77%synergy
Hero's Blade
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
80%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
76%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
78%synergy
Creatures
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
75%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
74%synergy
Bronze Guardian
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
73%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
70%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
65%synergy
Helitrooper
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
68%synergy
Zack Fair
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
64%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
64%synergy
Armory Automaton
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Barret Wallace
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Summon: Kujata
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Weapons Vendor
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Freya Crescent
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Summon: Fat Chocobo
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Diamond Weapon
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Delivery Moogle
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Summon: Choco/Mog
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-16%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Llanowar Elves
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Fervent Champion
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Champion of the Flame
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Zell Dincht
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Lizard Blades
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Clever Concealment
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
63%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
67%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-35%synergy
Path to Exile
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-35%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Slash of Light
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Haste Magic
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-21%synergy
Laughing Mad
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Airship Crash
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Rampant Growth
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Vandalblast
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
69%synergy
Austere Command
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
70%synergy
Harmonize
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
60%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
64%synergy
Decimate
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Reach the Horizon
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Farseek
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-34%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Single Combat
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-19%synergy
Goldwardens' Gambit
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Suplex
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Call the Mountain Chocobo
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conformer Shuriken
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
77%synergy
Darksteel Plate
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
73%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
75%synergy
Lightning Greaves
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Sword of the Animist
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
64%synergy
Explorer's Scope
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Mask of Memory
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Skullclamp
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Ultima Weapon
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Samurai's Katana
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Genji Glove
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Bard's Bow
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Warrior's Sword
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Paladin's Arms
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
White Mage's Staff
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Monk's Fist
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Nettlecyst
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Sylvok Battle-Chair
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Batterbone
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Dragonwing Glider
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Hexgold Hoverwings
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Infantry Shield
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Cloak
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Tangleweave Armor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Glimmer Lens
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Mage Slayer
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Meteor Sword
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Furious Rise
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Forge Anew
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Annie Joins Up
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Firebender Ascension
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
69%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
65%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
The Gold Saucer
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Sol Ring
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Summoning Materia
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
86%synergy
Blitzball
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Jungle Shrine
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Rootbound Crag
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Game Trail
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
69%synergy
Fortified Village
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
68%synergy
Path of Ancestry
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
70%synergy
Cinder Glade
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Battlefield Forge
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
60%synergy
Canopy Vista
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Rugged Prairie
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
70%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
73%synergy
Mossfire Valley
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
64%synergy
Exotic Orchard
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Spire of Industry
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
73%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
70%synergy
Brushland
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Radiant Grove
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
64%synergy
Sacred Peaks
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
64%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
58%synergy
Evolving Wilds
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Ash Barrens
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Kyoshi Village
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy