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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Sokka, Swordmaster
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
3.4%inclusion2 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
1.7%inclusion1 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
1.7%inclusion1 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
1.7%inclusion1 decks58 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
91%inclusion127 decks140 decks
82%synergy
Buster Sword
89%inclusion117 decks132 decks
80%synergy
Colossus Hammer
85%inclusion119 decks140 decks
79%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
81%inclusion108 decks133 decks
74%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
78%inclusion109 decks140 decks
73%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
79%inclusion111 decks140 decks
72%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
73%inclusion102 decks140 decks
69%synergy
Sword of the Animist
76%inclusion106 decks140 decks
69%synergy
Forge Anew
71%inclusion99 decks140 decks
66%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
70%inclusion98 decks140 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
71%inclusion94 decks133 decks
60%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
70%inclusion93 decks133 decks
60%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
69%inclusion92 decks133 decks
60%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion92 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
65%inclusion91 decks140 decks
62%synergy
Shadowspear
65%inclusion91 decks140 decks
61%synergy
Nature's Lore
63%inclusion88 decks140 decks
24%synergy
Heroic Intervention
61%inclusion86 decks140 decks
22%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
61%inclusion85 decks140 decks
57%synergy
Professor Hojo
60%inclusion80 decks133 decks
52%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
54%inclusion76 decks140 decks
51%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
54%inclusion72 decks133 decks
45%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
53%inclusion74 decks140 decks
48%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
50%inclusion70 decks140 decks
45%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
48%inclusion67 decks140 decks
46%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
46%inclusion65 decks140 decks
25%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
45%inclusion60 decks133 decks
39%synergy
Birds of Paradise
45%inclusion63 decks140 decks
22%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
44%inclusion58 decks133 decks
40%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
43%inclusion57 decks133 decks
38%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
42%inclusion59 decks140 decks
39%synergy
Esper Sentinel
41%inclusion58 decks140 decks
29%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
40%inclusion56 decks140 decks
38%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
39%inclusion54 decks140 decks
36%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
38%inclusion50 decks133 decks
30%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
36%inclusion50 decks140 decks
32%synergy
Zack Fair
35%inclusion47 decks133 decks
29%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
34%inclusion45 decks133 decks
28%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
33%inclusion46 decks140 decks
26%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
32%inclusion42 decks133 decks
25%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
30%inclusion42 decks140 decks
28%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
29%inclusion39 decks133 decks
26%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
29%inclusion41 decks140 decks
28%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
27%inclusion35 decks128 decks
25%synergy
Delighted Halfling
27%inclusion38 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
26%inclusion36 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
19%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
21%inclusion30 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Helitrooper
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Freya Crescent
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Bastion Protector
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Amy Rose
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Bloom Tender
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Elves
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
-7%synergy
Lizard Blades
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Clever Concealment
49%inclusion69 decks140 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion68 decks140 decks
-6%synergy
Dispatch
40%inclusion56 decks140 decks
34%synergy
Boros Charm
39%inclusion54 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
36%inclusion48 decks133 decks
29%synergy
Inventory Management
36%inclusion50 decks140 decks
31%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
32%inclusion43 decks133 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion37 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Beast Within
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
-11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
-9%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
46%inclusion64 decks140 decks
42%synergy
Farseek
45%inclusion63 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Cultivate
39%inclusion54 decks140 decks
-11%synergy
Three Visits
37%inclusion52 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion46 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion43 decks140 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Open the Armory
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Unfinished Business
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
17%inclusion23 decks132 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Stump Stomp
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
-19%synergy
Harmonize
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Full Throttle
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Single Combat
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Decimate
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
59%inclusion83 decks140 decks
55%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
54%inclusion75 decks140 decks
50%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion74 decks140 decks
28%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
51%inclusion68 decks133 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
49%inclusion68 decks140 decks
47%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
47%inclusion66 decks140 decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion61 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Mithril Coat
44%inclusion61 decks140 decks
39%synergy
Champion's Helm
39%inclusion55 decks140 decks
33%synergy
Genji Glove
39%inclusion49 decks126 decks
34%synergy
Embercleave
39%inclusion54 decks140 decks
37%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
39%inclusion54 decks140 decks
37%synergy
Nettlecyst
36%inclusion50 decks140 decks
33%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
33%inclusion46 decks140 decks
32%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
32%inclusion43 decks133 decks
26%synergy
Hero's Blade
31%inclusion43 decks140 decks
27%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
29%inclusion40 decks140 decks
27%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
28%inclusion39 decks140 decks
26%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
28%inclusion39 decks140 decks
22%synergy
Ultima Weapon
27%inclusion36 decks133 decks
24%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
26%inclusion36 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion36 decks140 decks
24%synergy
Darksteel Plate
25%inclusion35 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
21%inclusion30 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Basilisk Collar
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Plate
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion22 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Axe
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Helm of the Host
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Sunforger
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion20 decks136 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
13%inclusion17 decks132 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Samurai's Katana
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
31%inclusion43 decks140 decks
29%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Aggravated Assault
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Annie Joins Up
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
-6%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Strong Back
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
4%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
46%inclusion65 decks140 decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
46%inclusion64 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
29%inclusion41 decks140 decks
24%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
26%inclusion36 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion126 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion125 decks140 decks
15%synergy
The Aetherspark
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Summoning Materia
24%inclusion32 decks133 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Gruul Signet
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
The Irencrag
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion136 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion135 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion135 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion132 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
87%inclusion122 decks140 decks
48%synergy
Temple Garden
86%inclusion121 decks140 decks
45%synergy
Stomping Ground
84%inclusion118 decks140 decks
41%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
75%inclusion105 decks140 decks
33%synergy
Wooded Foothills
72%inclusion101 decks140 decks
42%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
72%inclusion101 decks140 decks
43%synergy
Windswept Heath
71%inclusion100 decks140 decks
40%synergy
Arid Mesa
71%inclusion100 decks140 decks
44%synergy
Spectator Seating
69%inclusion97 decks140 decks
43%synergy
Spire Garden
66%inclusion92 decks140 decks
39%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion91 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
54%inclusion75 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Rootbound Crag
49%inclusion69 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
49%inclusion68 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Plateau
46%inclusion64 decks140 decks
35%synergy
Taiga
46%inclusion64 decks140 decks
35%synergy
Savannah
45%inclusion63 decks140 decks
34%synergy
Battlefield Forge
44%inclusion62 decks140 decks
22%synergy
Brushland
44%inclusion61 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Spire of Industry
39%inclusion54 decks140 decks
34%synergy
Jungle Shrine
34%inclusion47 decks140 decks
-22%synergy
Rugged Prairie
32%inclusion45 decks140 decks
22%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
31%inclusion43 decks140 decks
24%synergy
Hushwood Verge
28%inclusion39 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Canopy Vista
27%inclusion38 decks140 decks
-22%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion37 decks140 decks
-8%synergy
Cinder Glade
26%inclusion36 decks140 decks
-24%synergy
Thornspire Verge
25%inclusion35 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Rockfall Vale
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Sundown Pass
24%inclusion33 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Lush Portico
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Elegant Parlor
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Karplusan Forest
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Commercial District
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Fortified Village
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
-7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Mossfire Valley
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Game Trail
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
-7%synergy