Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Expensive Core

Josh Nelson
Jun 10, 2026
Examining Final Fantasy, One Year Later
The Final Fantasy collaboration was a multiple years-long effort between Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix to create something special.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Petrified Hamlet
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Erode
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
1.8%inclusion1 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Studious First-Year
1.8%inclusion1 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Lorehold Charm
1.6%inclusion1 decks61 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
93%inclusion183 decks197 decks
83%synergy
Buster Sword
89%inclusion169 decks189 decks
81%synergy
Colossus Hammer
87%inclusion172 decks197 decks
80%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
83%inclusion158 decks190 decks
76%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
78%inclusion154 decks197 decks
73%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
77%inclusion151 decks197 decks
69%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
71%inclusion140 decks197 decks
67%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
69%inclusion136 decks197 decks
65%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
72%inclusion141 decks197 decks
65%synergy
Sword of the Animist
73%inclusion144 decks197 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
72%inclusion136 decks190 decks
62%synergy
Forge Anew
69%inclusion136 decks197 decks
64%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
69%inclusion131 decks190 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion134 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
67%inclusion128 decks190 decks
59%synergy
Shadowspear
66%inclusion131 decks197 decks
63%synergy
Professor Hojo
64%inclusion122 decks190 decks
57%synergy
Nature's Lore
64%inclusion126 decks197 decks
26%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
62%inclusion123 decks197 decks
59%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
61%inclusion121 decks197 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
57%inclusion108 decks190 decks
48%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
54%inclusion106 decks197 decks
49%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
53%inclusion105 decks197 decks
50%synergy
Birds of Paradise
48%inclusion94 decks197 decks
24%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
46%inclusion91 decks197 decks
41%synergy
Esper Sentinel
46%inclusion91 decks197 decks
34%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
46%inclusion90 decks197 decks
44%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
44%inclusion86 decks197 decks
22%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
41%inclusion78 decks190 decks
36%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
41%inclusion77 decks190 decks
36%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
40%inclusion78 decks197 decks
36%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
39%inclusion77 decks197 decks
37%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
39%inclusion74 decks190 decks
35%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
38%inclusion75 decks197 decks
35%synergy
Zack Fair
36%inclusion69 decks190 decks
31%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
35%inclusion69 decks197 decks
27%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
32%inclusion60 decks190 decks
27%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
32%inclusion60 decks190 decks
25%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
31%inclusion62 decks197 decks
29%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
31%inclusion62 decks197 decks
29%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
31%inclusion59 decks190 decks
24%synergy
Delighted Halfling
28%inclusion55 decks197 decks
18%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
26%inclusion52 decks197 decks
21%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
26%inclusion49 decks190 decks
22%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
25%inclusion46 decks185 decks
23%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
24%inclusion47 decks197 decks
22%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
23%inclusion45 decks197 decks
21%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
22%inclusion41 decks190 decks
18%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
19%inclusion38 decks197 decks
17%synergy
Helitrooper
19%inclusion36 decks190 decks
15%synergy
Bastion Protector
17%inclusion34 decks197 decks
13%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
17%inclusion34 decks197 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion33 decks197 decks
13%synergy
Lion Sash
16%inclusion32 decks197 decks
13%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
15%inclusion30 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Amy Rose
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Freya Crescent
15%inclusion28 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
12%inclusion24 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
12%inclusion23 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
11%inclusion21 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion21 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
11%inclusion21 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
11%inclusion21 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Armory Automaton
11%inclusion21 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion19 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Bloom Tender
10%inclusion19 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Fervent Champion
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Lizard Blades
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
61%inclusion121 decks197 decks
22%synergy
Clever Concealment
53%inclusion105 decks197 decks
44%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion101 decks197 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Charm
41%inclusion81 decks197 decks
17%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion77 decks197 decks
32%synergy
Inventory Management
38%inclusion75 decks197 decks
34%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
36%inclusion68 decks190 decks
29%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
28%inclusion54 decks190 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion53 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion40 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion40 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
20%inclusion38 decks190 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion37 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion36 decks197 decks
-7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
18%inclusion35 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
17%inclusion34 decks197 decks
-13%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion31 decks197 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion30 decks197 decks
-5%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.6%inclusion15 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.6%inclusion11 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
50%inclusion99 decks197 decks
46%synergy
Farseek
43%inclusion85 decks197 decks
-4%synergy
Three Visits
40%inclusion79 decks197 decks
13%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion74 decks197 decks
-11%synergy
Rampant Growth
32%inclusion63 decks197 decks
-6%synergy
Vandalblast
30%inclusion59 decks197 decks
21%synergy
Open the Armory
30%inclusion59 decks197 decks
25%synergy
Austere Command
26%inclusion52 decks197 decks
12%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
25%inclusion50 decks197 decks
20%synergy
Unfinished Business
23%inclusion45 decks197 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion38 decks197 decks
-6%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
16%inclusion31 decks189 decks
15%synergy
Stump Stomp
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Harmonize
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.1%inclusion16 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.6%inclusion15 decks197 decks
-19%synergy
Decimate
7.6%inclusion15 decks197 decks
0%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.1%inclusion14 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.1%inclusion14 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Full Throttle
6.6%inclusion13 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
55%inclusion108 decks197 decks
52%synergy
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion100 decks197 decks
25%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
48%inclusion92 decks190 decks
41%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
48%inclusion94 decks197 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
48%inclusion94 decks197 decks
46%synergy
Champion's Helm
41%inclusion81 decks197 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion81 decks197 decks
14%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
39%inclusion76 decks197 decks
36%synergy
Genji Glove
38%inclusion70 decks183 decks
33%synergy
Mithril Coat
38%inclusion75 decks197 decks
34%synergy
Embercleave
35%inclusion69 decks197 decks
33%synergy
Nettlecyst
34%inclusion67 decks197 decks
32%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
31%inclusion62 decks197 decks
30%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
29%inclusion56 decks190 decks
24%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
29%inclusion58 decks197 decks
24%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
29%inclusion58 decks197 decks
28%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
28%inclusion56 decks197 decks
26%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
28%inclusion55 decks197 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Plate
27%inclusion53 decks197 decks
22%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
27%inclusion53 decks197 decks
25%synergy
Hero's Blade
27%inclusion53 decks197 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion48 decks197 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
24%inclusion48 decks197 decks
23%synergy
Ultima Weapon
24%inclusion45 decks190 decks
21%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
23%inclusion46 decks197 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
22%inclusion43 decks197 decks
20%synergy
Sunforger
22%inclusion43 decks197 decks
20%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
21%inclusion42 decks197 decks
19%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
21%inclusion38 decks185 decks
18%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
19%inclusion37 decks197 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Plate
18%inclusion36 decks197 decks
17%synergy
Helm of the Host
17%inclusion34 decks197 decks
14%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion33 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion31 decks197 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
16%inclusion31 decks197 decks
13%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion29 decks193 decks
13%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
14%inclusion26 decks189 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
14%inclusion27 decks197 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion26 decks197 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion26 decks197 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
13%inclusion25 decks197 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion25 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
13%inclusion25 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
12%inclusion23 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Samurai's Katana
12%inclusion22 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Power Fist
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
11%inclusion21 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion21 decks197 decks
-5%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
11%inclusion21 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
34%inclusion66 decks197 decks
31%synergy
Aggravated Assault
16%inclusion32 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Annie Joins Up
13%inclusion26 decks197 decks
-6%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
13%inclusion25 decks197 decks
8%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Library
6.6%inclusion13 decks197 decks
-2%synergy
Reconnaissance
6.1%inclusion12 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
49%inclusion97 decks197 decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Passage
45%inclusion89 decks197 decks
19%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
29%inclusion57 decks197 decks
23%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
24%inclusion47 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion39 decks197 decks
15%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
20%inclusion39 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
20%inclusion39 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
16%inclusion31 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion29 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion28 decks197 decks
-4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion27 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.1%inclusion16 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.1%inclusion16 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.1%inclusion16 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.1%inclusion12 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion176 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion172 decks197 decks
13%synergy
The Aetherspark
27%inclusion54 decks197 decks
26%synergy
Summoning Materia
21%inclusion39 decks190 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
18%inclusion36 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
13%inclusion25 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.1%inclusion16 decks197 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
8.1%inclusion16 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion192 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion191 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion190 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion187 decks197 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
86%inclusion169 decks197 decks
45%synergy
Temple Garden
85%inclusion168 decks197 decks
42%synergy
Stomping Ground
81%inclusion160 decks197 decks
37%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
72%inclusion142 decks197 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion139 decks197 decks
17%synergy
Spectator Seating
68%inclusion133 decks197 decks
42%synergy
Windswept Heath
66%inclusion131 decks197 decks
35%synergy
Wooded Foothills
66%inclusion131 decks197 decks
36%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
65%inclusion129 decks197 decks
37%synergy
Arid Mesa
65%inclusion129 decks197 decks
38%synergy
Spire Garden
62%inclusion122 decks197 decks
35%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
56%inclusion110 decks197 decks
13%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
53%inclusion105 decks197 decks
14%synergy
Battlefield Forge
52%inclusion103 decks197 decks
29%synergy
Rootbound Crag
51%inclusion101 decks197 decks
12%synergy
Brushland
51%inclusion100 decks197 decks
29%synergy
Spire of Industry
43%inclusion85 decks197 decks
38%synergy
Taiga
42%inclusion83 decks197 decks
31%synergy
Plateau
42%inclusion82 decks197 decks
31%synergy
Savannah
40%inclusion79 decks197 decks
29%synergy
Jungle Shrine
37%inclusion72 decks197 decks
-18%synergy
Rugged Prairie
35%inclusion68 decks197 decks
23%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
32%inclusion63 decks197 decks
24%synergy
Hushwood Verge
31%inclusion61 decks197 decks
20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion57 decks197 decks
-6%synergy
Canopy Vista
28%inclusion56 decks197 decks
-21%synergy
Thornspire Verge
27%inclusion53 decks197 decks
17%synergy
Sundown Pass
26%inclusion52 decks197 decks
12%synergy
Cinder Glade
26%inclusion52 decks197 decks
-23%synergy
Rockfall Vale
26%inclusion51 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
25%inclusion49 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
25%inclusion49 decks197 decks
18%synergy
Karplusan Forest
22%inclusion43 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Lush Portico
19%inclusion38 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion36 decks197 decks
16%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
17%inclusion34 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion34 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion33 decks197 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion33 decks197 decks
13%synergy
Commercial District
17%inclusion33 decks197 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion33 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Elegant Parlor
16%inclusion32 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Starting Town
16%inclusion30 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
16%inclusion31 decks197 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion31 decks197 decks
12%synergy
Fortified Village
16%inclusion31 decks197 decks
-6%synergy