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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Formidable Speaker
1.2%inclusion1 decks86 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
91%inclusion135 decks149 decks
82%synergy
Buster Sword
89%inclusion126 decks141 decks
81%synergy
Colossus Hammer
87%inclusion129 decks149 decks
80%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
79%inclusion117 decks149 decks
74%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
81%inclusion115 decks142 decks
73%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
80%inclusion119 decks149 decks
72%synergy
Sword of the Animist
77%inclusion114 decks149 decks
69%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
72%inclusion107 decks149 decks
68%synergy
Forge Anew
72%inclusion107 decks149 decks
67%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
69%inclusion103 decks149 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
70%inclusion100 decks142 decks
61%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
69%inclusion98 decks142 decks
59%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
68%inclusion96 decks142 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion100 decks149 decks
9%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
66%inclusion98 decks149 decks
62%synergy
Shadowspear
65%inclusion97 decks149 decks
62%synergy
Nature's Lore
64%inclusion95 decks149 decks
26%synergy
Heroic Intervention
62%inclusion92 decks149 decks
22%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
62%inclusion92 decks149 decks
58%synergy
Professor Hojo
61%inclusion86 decks142 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
16%inclusion24 decks149 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
55%inclusion82 decks149 decks
52%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
54%inclusion80 decks149 decks
49%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
54%inclusion76 decks142 decks
45%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
49%inclusion73 decks149 decks
47%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
49%inclusion73 decks149 decks
44%synergy
Birds of Paradise
45%inclusion67 decks149 decks
22%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
45%inclusion67 decks149 decks
23%synergy
Esper Sentinel
44%inclusion66 decks149 decks
32%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
44%inclusion62 decks142 decks
40%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
44%inclusion62 decks142 decks
38%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
42%inclusion63 decks149 decks
39%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
42%inclusion60 decks142 decks
37%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
41%inclusion61 decks149 decks
39%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
38%inclusion57 decks149 decks
36%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
37%inclusion55 decks149 decks
34%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
37%inclusion52 decks142 decks
29%synergy
Zack Fair
35%inclusion50 decks142 decks
29%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
33%inclusion47 decks142 decks
28%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
33%inclusion47 decks142 decks
26%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
33%inclusion49 decks149 decks
26%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
30%inclusion42 decks142 decks
26%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
30%inclusion44 decks149 decks
28%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
28%inclusion41 decks149 decks
22%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
27%inclusion37 decks137 decks
25%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
27%inclusion40 decks149 decks
26%synergy
Delighted Halfling
26%inclusion39 decks149 decks
16%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
23%inclusion33 decks142 decks
19%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
22%inclusion33 decks149 decks
21%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
22%inclusion33 decks149 decks
19%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
18%inclusion27 decks149 decks
15%synergy
Helitrooper
18%inclusion25 decks142 decks
13%synergy
Freya Crescent
18%inclusion25 decks142 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion26 decks149 decks
14%synergy
Bastion Protector
15%inclusion23 decks149 decks
12%synergy
Amy Rose
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
13%inclusion20 decks149 decks
13%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
13%inclusion19 decks149 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion19 decks149 decks
9%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
12%inclusion18 decks149 decks
9%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
11%inclusion16 decks142 decks
8%synergy
Bloom Tender
11%inclusion16 decks149 decks
3%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
9.4%inclusion14 decks149 decks
6%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
9.4%inclusion14 decks149 decks
8%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
9.2%inclusion13 decks142 decks
8%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
8.7%inclusion13 decks149 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Elves
8.7%inclusion13 decks149 decks
-7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.7%inclusion13 decks149 decks
8%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
8.7%inclusion13 decks149 decks
7%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
50%inclusion75 decks149 decks
-4%synergy
Clever Concealment
50%inclusion74 decks149 decks
41%synergy
Boros Charm
40%inclusion60 decks149 decks
15%synergy
Dispatch
38%inclusion56 decks149 decks
32%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
35%inclusion50 decks142 decks
28%synergy
Inventory Management
35%inclusion52 decks149 decks
31%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
32%inclusion45 decks142 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion40 decks149 decks
7%synergy
Beast Within
21%inclusion31 decks149 decks
-11%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
20%inclusion29 decks142 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion29 decks149 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion28 decks149 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion28 decks149 decks
-8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion27 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion24 decks149 decks
-4%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion21 decks149 decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion19 decks149 decks
0%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.7%inclusion10 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
48%inclusion71 decks149 decks
44%synergy
Farseek
47%inclusion70 decks149 decks
-1%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion56 decks149 decks
-12%synergy
Three Visits
37%inclusion55 decks149 decks
9%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion49 decks149 decks
-5%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion43 decks149 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion37 decks149 decks
0%synergy
Open the Armory
24%inclusion36 decks149 decks
20%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion32 decks149 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
21%inclusion31 decks149 decks
16%synergy
Unfinished Business
21%inclusion31 decks149 decks
18%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
16%synergy
Stump Stomp
12%inclusion18 decks149 decks
7%synergy
Harmonize
9.4%inclusion14 decks149 decks
0%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.1%inclusion12 decks149 decks
1%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.1%inclusion12 decks149 decks
-20%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.1%inclusion12 decks149 decks
2%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.4%inclusion11 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.4%inclusion11 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
6.7%inclusion10 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Full Throttle
6.0%inclusion9 decks149 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.0%inclusion9 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Decimate
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
60%inclusion89 decks149 decks
56%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
54%inclusion80 decks149 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion79 decks149 decks
28%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
50%inclusion71 decks142 decks
42%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
48%inclusion72 decks149 decks
44%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
48%inclusion71 decks149 decks
46%synergy
Mithril Coat
44%inclusion66 decks149 decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion66 decks149 decks
17%synergy
Champion's Helm
41%inclusion61 decks149 decks
35%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
40%inclusion60 decks149 decks
38%synergy
Genji Glove
39%inclusion52 decks135 decks
33%synergy
Embercleave
38%inclusion56 decks149 decks
35%synergy
Nettlecyst
36%inclusion54 decks149 decks
34%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
32%inclusion46 decks142 decks
26%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
31%inclusion46 decks149 decks
30%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
30%inclusion44 decks149 decks
28%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
29%inclusion43 decks149 decks
27%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
29%inclusion43 decks149 decks
23%synergy
Hero's Blade
29%inclusion43 decks149 decks
25%synergy
Ultima Weapon
26%inclusion37 decks142 decks
23%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
26%inclusion38 decks149 decks
21%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
26%inclusion38 decks149 decks
23%synergy
Darksteel Plate
24%inclusion36 decks149 decks
20%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion35 decks149 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
23%inclusion34 decks149 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23%inclusion34 decks149 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
22%inclusion33 decks149 decks
16%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
21%inclusion32 decks149 decks
20%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
21%inclusion31 decks149 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Plate
19%inclusion29 decks149 decks
19%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
19%inclusion28 decks149 decks
16%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
18%inclusion24 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion25 decks149 decks
15%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
17%inclusion25 decks149 decks
14%synergy
Helm of the Host
16%inclusion24 decks149 decks
13%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion23 decks149 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion22 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Sunforger
15%inclusion22 decks149 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
15%inclusion22 decks149 decks
14%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion21 decks149 decks
11%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
13%inclusion20 decks149 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion20 decks149 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
13%inclusion20 decks149 decks
13%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
13%inclusion19 decks149 decks
10%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
13%inclusion18 decks142 decks
12%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
11%inclusion17 decks149 decks
11%synergy
Samurai's Katana
11%inclusion16 decks142 decks
10%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
11%inclusion16 decks149 decks
10%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
11%inclusion16 decks149 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
32%inclusion47 decks149 decks
29%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
15%inclusion23 decks149 decks
11%synergy
Aggravated Assault
14%inclusion21 decks149 decks
9%synergy
Annie Joins Up
13%inclusion20 decks149 decks
-6%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.1%inclusion12 decks149 decks
-1%synergy
Strong Back
6.0%inclusion9 decks149 decks
2%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion74 decks149 decks
23%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
47%inclusion70 decks149 decks
31%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
30%inclusion45 decks149 decks
25%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
26%inclusion39 decks149 decks
7%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
19%inclusion29 decks149 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion25 decks149 decks
-2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
17%inclusion25 decks149 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion22 decks142 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion23 decks149 decks
11%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
15%inclusion23 decks149 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion22 decks149 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion18 decks149 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion15 decks149 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
9.4%inclusion14 decks149 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.7%inclusion13 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.1%inclusion12 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion134 decks149 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion133 decks149 decks
15%synergy
The Aetherspark
26%inclusion39 decks149 decks
25%synergy
Summoning Materia
23%inclusion33 decks142 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
16%inclusion24 decks149 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
12%inclusion18 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion16 decks149 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
9.4%inclusion14 decks149 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.7%inclusion13 decks149 decks
-2%synergy
Selesnya Signet
6.0%inclusion9 decks149 decks
-2%synergy
Gruul Signet
6.0%inclusion9 decks149 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion145 decks149 decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion144 decks149 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion144 decks149 decks
6%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion141 decks149 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
89%inclusion132 decks149 decks
49%synergy
Temple Garden
87%inclusion130 decks149 decks
46%synergy
Stomping Ground
86%inclusion128 decks149 decks
43%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
77%inclusion114 decks149 decks
35%synergy
Wooded Foothills
72%inclusion108 decks149 decks
43%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
72%inclusion107 decks149 decks
43%synergy
Windswept Heath
71%inclusion106 decks149 decks
40%synergy
Arid Mesa
71%inclusion106 decks149 decks
44%synergy
Spectator Seating
69%inclusion103 decks149 decks
44%synergy
Exotic Orchard
66%inclusion98 decks149 decks
13%synergy
Spire Garden
65%inclusion97 decks149 decks
38%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
54%inclusion80 decks149 decks
12%synergy
Rootbound Crag
49%inclusion73 decks149 decks
11%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
48%inclusion72 decks149 decks
11%synergy
Battlefield Forge
46%inclusion68 decks149 decks
23%synergy
Brushland
45%inclusion67 decks149 decks
24%synergy
Taiga
43%inclusion64 decks149 decks
32%synergy
Plateau
42%inclusion63 decks149 decks
32%synergy
Savannah
42%inclusion62 decks149 decks
31%synergy
Spire of Industry
36%inclusion54 decks149 decks
31%synergy
Jungle Shrine
33%inclusion49 decks149 decks
-22%synergy
Rugged Prairie
32%inclusion47 decks149 decks
22%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
30%inclusion45 decks149 decks
23%synergy
Hushwood Verge
29%inclusion43 decks149 decks
18%synergy
Canopy Vista
29%inclusion43 decks149 decks
-21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion40 decks149 decks
-8%synergy
Rockfall Vale
26%inclusion38 decks149 decks
1%synergy
Cinder Glade
26%inclusion38 decks149 decks
-24%synergy
Thornspire Verge
26%inclusion38 decks149 decks
16%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
26%inclusion38 decks149 decks
19%synergy
Sundown Pass
24%inclusion36 decks149 decks
10%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
23%inclusion35 decks149 decks
2%synergy
Lush Portico
19%inclusion29 decks149 decks
10%synergy
Karplusan Forest
19%inclusion28 decks149 decks
2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion26 decks149 decks
15%synergy
Elegant Parlor
17%inclusion26 decks149 decks
11%synergy
Commercial District
16%inclusion24 decks149 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion24 decks149 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion23 decks149 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion23 decks149 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion21 decks149 decks
10%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
13%inclusion20 decks149 decks
-3%synergy
Fortified Village
13%inclusion20 decks149 decks
-8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
13%inclusion19 decks149 decks
-3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion19 decks149 decks
9%synergy
Mossfire Valley
13%inclusion19 decks149 decks
-1%synergy