Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Expensive Core

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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
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Vibrance
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Formidable Speaker
2.0%inclusion2 decks98 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
91%inclusion144 decks158 decks
82%synergy
Buster Sword
89%inclusion134 decks150 decks
81%synergy
Colossus Hammer
87%inclusion137 decks158 decks
80%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
81%inclusion122 decks151 decks
73%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
77%inclusion122 decks158 decks
72%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
80%inclusion126 decks158 decks
72%synergy
Sword of the Animist
75%inclusion119 decks158 decks
68%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
72%inclusion113 decks158 decks
67%synergy
Forge Anew
71%inclusion112 decks158 decks
66%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
66%inclusion104 decks158 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
70%inclusion106 decks151 decks
61%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
69%inclusion104 decks151 decks
59%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
68%inclusion103 decks151 decks
60%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion107 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
67%inclusion106 decks158 decks
61%synergy
Shadowspear
65%inclusion102 decks158 decks
61%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
63%inclusion100 decks158 decks
60%synergy
Nature's Lore
63%inclusion99 decks158 decks
25%synergy
Heroic Intervention
61%inclusion97 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Professor Hojo
61%inclusion92 decks151 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
56%inclusion88 decks158 decks
53%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
55%inclusion87 decks158 decks
50%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
54%inclusion81 decks151 decks
45%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
49%inclusion77 decks158 decks
44%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
47%inclusion75 decks158 decks
46%synergy
Birds of Paradise
46%inclusion73 decks158 decks
23%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
44%inclusion66 decks151 decks
40%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
44%inclusion69 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Esper Sentinel
44%inclusion69 decks158 decks
31%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
43%inclusion65 decks151 decks
37%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
42%inclusion66 decks158 decks
38%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
41%inclusion62 decks151 decks
36%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
39%inclusion62 decks158 decks
36%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
39%inclusion61 decks158 decks
37%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
38%inclusion60 decks158 decks
36%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
34%inclusion52 decks151 decks
27%synergy
Zack Fair
33%inclusion50 decks151 decks
27%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
32%inclusion48 decks151 decks
25%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
31%inclusion47 decks151 decks
26%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
31%inclusion49 decks158 decks
24%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
29%inclusion44 decks151 decks
26%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
29%inclusion46 decks158 decks
27%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
28%inclusion41 decks147 decks
26%synergy
Delighted Halfling
27%inclusion43 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
27%inclusion42 decks158 decks
21%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
25%inclusion39 decks158 decks
23%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
25%inclusion37 decks151 decks
21%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
21%inclusion33 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Helitrooper
18%inclusion27 decks151 decks
13%synergy
Amy Rose
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Freya Crescent
17%inclusion25 decks151 decks
15%synergy
Lion Sash
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Bastion Protector
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
11%inclusion16 decks151 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Bloom Tender
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Lizard Blades
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
8.6%inclusion13 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
8.6%inclusion13 decks151 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Armory Automaton
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
51%inclusion81 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
Clever Concealment
50%inclusion79 decks158 decks
41%synergy
Boros Charm
39%inclusion61 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Dispatch
37%inclusion58 decks158 decks
31%synergy
Inventory Management
35%inclusion55 decks158 decks
30%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
34%inclusion51 decks151 decks
27%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
32%inclusion48 decks151 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion44 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
21%inclusion33 decks158 decks
-11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
20%inclusion30 decks151 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
-7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion30 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
47%inclusion75 decks158 decks
44%synergy
Farseek
47%inclusion74 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion60 decks158 decks
-11%synergy
Three Visits
37%inclusion58 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Rampant Growth
32%inclusion51 decks158 decks
-6%synergy
Vandalblast
30%inclusion47 decks158 decks
21%synergy
Open the Armory
26%inclusion41 decks158 decks
21%synergy
Austere Command
23%inclusion36 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion36 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Unfinished Business
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
17%inclusion25 decks150 decks
15%synergy
Stump Stomp
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Harmonize
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
-20%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
6.6%inclusion10 decks151 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Decimate
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Full Throttle
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
59%inclusion93 decks158 decks
55%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
54%inclusion85 decks158 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion81 decks158 decks
26%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
50%inclusion76 decks151 decks
43%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
48%inclusion76 decks158 decks
44%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
47%inclusion74 decks158 decks
45%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion71 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Mithril Coat
44%inclusion69 decks158 decks
39%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
39%inclusion62 decks158 decks
37%synergy
Champion's Helm
39%inclusion62 decks158 decks
33%synergy
Genji Glove
39%inclusion56 decks145 decks
33%synergy
Embercleave
37%inclusion59 decks158 decks
35%synergy
Nettlecyst
35%inclusion56 decks158 decks
33%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
31%inclusion47 decks151 decks
25%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
30%inclusion48 decks158 decks
29%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
30%inclusion47 decks158 decks
24%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
28%inclusion45 decks158 decks
27%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
28%inclusion45 decks158 decks
27%synergy
Hero's Blade
28%inclusion44 decks158 decks
24%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
27%inclusion43 decks158 decks
23%synergy
Ultima Weapon
27%inclusion41 decks151 decks
24%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
26%inclusion41 decks158 decks
23%synergy
Darksteel Plate
24%inclusion38 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion38 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
23%inclusion36 decks158 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
21%inclusion33 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Plate
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
18%inclusion27 decks147 decks
16%synergy
Helm of the Host
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Sunforger
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Axe
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
15%inclusion23 decks150 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
13%inclusion20 decks151 decks
12%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Argentum Armor
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Samurai's Katana
11%inclusion17 decks151 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
33%inclusion52 decks158 decks
31%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Annie Joins Up
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
Aggravated Assault
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Strong Back
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
49%inclusion77 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
47%inclusion74 decks158 decks
31%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
30%inclusion48 decks158 decks
25%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
25%inclusion39 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
19%inclusion30 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
18%inclusion27 decks151 decks
15%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion142 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion139 decks158 decks
13%synergy
The Aetherspark
27%inclusion43 decks158 decks
26%synergy
Summoning Materia
22%inclusion33 decks151 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Gruul Signet
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
Selesnya Signet
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Signet
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion154 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion153 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion153 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion150 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
89%inclusion141 decks158 decks
50%synergy
Temple Garden
88%inclusion139 decks158 decks
46%synergy
Stomping Ground
85%inclusion134 decks158 decks
41%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
75%inclusion118 decks158 decks
34%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
71%inclusion112 decks158 decks
42%synergy
Spectator Seating
70%inclusion111 decks158 decks
45%synergy
Wooded Foothills
70%inclusion111 decks158 decks
40%synergy
Windswept Heath
69%inclusion109 decks158 decks
38%synergy
Arid Mesa
68%inclusion108 decks158 decks
41%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion103 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Spire Garden
65%inclusion102 decks158 decks
38%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
54%inclusion86 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Rootbound Crag
49%inclusion78 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
49%inclusion77 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Battlefield Forge
46%inclusion73 decks158 decks
24%synergy
Brushland
44%inclusion70 decks158 decks
24%synergy
Taiga
42%inclusion66 decks158 decks
31%synergy
Plateau
41%inclusion65 decks158 decks
31%synergy
Savannah
40%inclusion63 decks158 decks
29%synergy
Spire of Industry
39%inclusion61 decks158 decks
34%synergy
Jungle Shrine
33%inclusion52 decks158 decks
-22%synergy
Rugged Prairie
30%inclusion48 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Hushwood Verge
30%inclusion48 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Canopy Vista
29%inclusion46 decks158 decks
-20%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
28%inclusion44 decks158 decks
21%synergy
Rockfall Vale
28%inclusion44 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Thornspire Verge
27%inclusion43 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Sundown Pass
27%inclusion42 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Cinder Glade
27%inclusion42 decks158 decks
-23%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
26%inclusion41 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
25%inclusion40 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion40 decks158 decks
-9%synergy
Lush Portico
21%inclusion33 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Karplusan Forest
19%inclusion30 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Commercial District
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Elegant Parlor
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Fortified Village
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
-8%synergy
Mossfire Valley
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion20 decks151 decks
11%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
8%synergy