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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
94%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
91%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
88%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
87%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
83%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
83%synergy
Professor Hojo
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
83%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
82%synergy
Unfinished Business
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
81%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
78%synergy
Champion's Helm
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
78%synergy
Dispatch
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
76%synergy
Bastion Protector
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
78%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
76%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
75%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
76%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
77%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
75%synergy
Creatures
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
70%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
65%synergy
Helitrooper
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
68%synergy
Zack Fair
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
67%synergy
Bronze Guardian
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
64%synergy
Armory Automaton
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
62%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Barret Wallace
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Summon: Kujata
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Weapons Vendor
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Freya Crescent
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Diamond Weapon
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Summon: Fat Chocobo
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Neyali, Suns' Vanguard
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Llanowar Elves
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Kona, Rescue Beastie
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Zirda, the Dawnwaker
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Kemba, Kha Enduring
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Lizard Blades
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Clever Concealment
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
64%synergy
Chaos Warp
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
50%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
65%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-36%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Path to Exile
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-39%synergy
Slash of Light
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-18%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Resistance Reunited
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Laughing Mad
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Haste Magic
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Airship Crash
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
70%synergy
Nature's Lore
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Rampant Growth
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Austere Command
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
61%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
68%synergy
Decimate
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
65%synergy
Harmonize
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
61%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Reach the Horizon
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Farseek
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-33%synergy
Goldwardens' Gambit
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Single Combat
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Commune with Beavers
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Suplex
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Call the Mountain Chocobo
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hero's Blade
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
75%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
73%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
71%synergy
Darksteel Plate
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
71%synergy
Sword of the Animist
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
65%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
70%synergy
Lightning Greaves
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
56%synergy
Mask of Memory
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Explorer's Scope
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Skullclamp
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Samurai's Katana
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Ultima Weapon
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Bard's Bow
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Genji Glove
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
White Mage's Staff
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Paladin's Arms
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Warrior's Sword
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Nettlecyst
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Monk's Fist
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Sylvok Battle-Chair
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Batterbone
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Dragonwing Glider
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Tangleweave Armor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Glimmer Lens
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Meteor Sword
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Hexgold Hoverwings
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Cloak
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mace of the Valiant
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Kemba's Banner
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Hexgold Halberd
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mage Slayer
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Furious Rise
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Forge Anew
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Firebender Ascension
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Grasp of Fate
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Annie Joins Up
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Invigorating Hot Spring
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Intangible Virtue
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
67%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
62%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
The Gold Saucer
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Summoning Materia
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
83%synergy
Blitzball
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Jungle Shrine
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Path of Ancestry
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
53%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Game Trail
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
65%synergy
Battlefield Forge
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
62%synergy
Rootbound Crag
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Cinder Glade
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Fortified Village
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
61%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
66%synergy
Rugged Prairie
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
72%synergy
Spire of Industry
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
74%synergy
Canopy Vista
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
60%synergy
Mossfire Valley
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
62%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Brushland
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
69%synergy
Exotic Orchard
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
68%synergy
Sacred Peaks
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
64%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Radiant Grove
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Evolving Wilds
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Ash Barrens
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Omashu City
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Kyoshi Village
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Scattered Groves
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy