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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Puresteel Paladin
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
85%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
80%synergy
Buster Sword
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
80%synergy
Colossus Hammer
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
79%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
75%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
75%synergy
Forge Anew
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
69%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
67%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
67%synergy
Shadowspear
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
63%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
66%synergy
Sword of the Animist
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
63%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
61%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
62%synergy
Heroic Intervention
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
60%synergy
Nature's Lore
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
62%synergy
Professor Hojo
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
57%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
53%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
54%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Birds of Paradise
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Esper Sentinel
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Zack Fair
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Delighted Halfling
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Lion Sash
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Freya Crescent
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Helitrooper
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Bloom Tender
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Amy Rose
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Eivor, Battle-Ready
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Armory Paladin
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Bronze Guardian
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Charm
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Clever Concealment
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Inventory Management
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Dispatch
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Beast Within
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Akroma's Will
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Dawn's Truce
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Final Showdown
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Savage Beating
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
52%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Three Visits
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Cultivate
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
Rampant Growth
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Austere Command
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Open the Armory
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Unfinished Business
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Single Combat
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Harmonize
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Stump Stomp
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-22%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Wear Down
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Decimate
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
56%synergy
Lightning Greaves
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
33%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
52%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Mithril Coat
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Embercleave
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Genji Glove
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Nettlecyst
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Champion's Helm
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Commander's Plate
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Ultima Weapon
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Hero's Blade
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Basilisk Collar
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Sunforger
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Axe
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Argentum Armor
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Samurai's Katana
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Helm of the Host
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Mask of Memory
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Aggravated Assault
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Annie Joins Up
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Windcrag Siege
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-24%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Rogue's Passage
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Axgard Armory
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Summoning Materia
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
15%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Temple Garden
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Windswept Heath
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
54%synergy
Sacred Foundry
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Stomping Ground
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Wooded Foothills
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
52%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
54%synergy
Arid Mesa
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
55%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Spectator Seating
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
54%synergy
Spire Garden
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Battlefield Forge
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Plateau
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Taiga
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Savannah
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Brushland
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Spire of Industry
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Sundown Pass
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Rootbound Crag
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Rockfall Vale
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Lush Portico
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Commercial District
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Canopy Vista
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-26%synergy
Starting Town
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Jungle Shrine
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-35%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Legion Leadership
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Hushwood Verge
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Cinder Glade
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-32%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Karplusan Forest
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Horizon Canopy
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy