Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Expensive 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
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
88%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
82%synergy
Buster Sword
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
81%synergy
Colossus Hammer
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
80%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
78%synergy
Shadowspear
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
75%synergy
Forge Anew
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
74%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
74%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
68%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Heroic Intervention
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Sword of the Animist
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Professor Hojo
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Creatures
Halvar, God of Battle
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Birds of Paradise
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Zack Fair
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Delighted Halfling
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Freya Crescent
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Lion Sash
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Helitrooper
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Bloom Tender
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Eivor, Battle-Ready
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Armory Paladin
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Bronze Guardian
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Amy Rose
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Charm
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Clever Concealment
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Inventory Management
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Dispatch
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Beast Within
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Savage Beating
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Farseek
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Three Visits
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Cultivate
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-25%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Unfinished Business
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Rampant Growth
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Open the Armory
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Harmonize
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Stump Stomp
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-21%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Wear Down
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Decimate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Fated Clash
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Embercleave
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Mithril Coat
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Genji Glove
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Nettlecyst
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Champion's Helm
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Plate
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Hero's Blade
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Ultima Weapon
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Argentum Armor
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Axe
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Helm of the Host
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Glimmer Lens
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Sunforger
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Memory
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Samurai's Katana
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Aggravated Assault
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Annie Joins Up
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Windcrag Siege
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Reconnaissance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-23%synergy
Brilliant Wings
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
15%synergy
The Aetherspark
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Summoning Materia
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Temple Garden
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Windswept Heath
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Sacred Foundry
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Stomping Ground
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Wooded Foothills
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Arid Mesa
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Spectator Seating
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Spire Garden
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Plateau
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Taiga
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Savannah
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Battlefield Forge
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Sundown Pass
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Brushland
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Rockfall Vale
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Rootbound Crag
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Elegant Parlor
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Lush Portico
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Jungle Shrine
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-34%synergy
Rugged Prairie
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Commercial District
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Starting Town
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Legion Leadership
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Hushwood Verge
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Canopy Vista
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-32%synergy
Cinder Glade
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-31%synergy
Horizon Canopy
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Karplusan Forest
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy