Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget 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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Meteor Sword
4.7%inclusion3 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Omashu City
1.5%inclusion1 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
1.5%inclusion1 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Crystalline Armor
1.5%inclusion1 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Twin Blades
1.5%inclusion1 decks67 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion147 decks156 decks
88%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion149 decks156 decks
87%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
92%inclusion140 decks152 decks
82%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
89%inclusion136 decks152 decks
81%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
88%inclusion134 decks152 decks
80%synergy
Champion's Helm
86%inclusion134 decks156 decks
80%synergy
Hero's Blade
83%inclusion129 decks156 decks
79%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
85%inclusion132 decks156 decks
79%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
89%inclusion135 decks152 decks
79%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
83%inclusion129 decks156 decks
77%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
88%inclusion138 decks156 decks
39%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
85%inclusion129 decks152 decks
76%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
84%inclusion127 decks152 decks
76%synergy
Sword of the Animist
83%inclusion130 decks156 decks
76%synergy
Professor Hojo
83%inclusion126 decks152 decks
75%synergy
Rampant Growth
83%inclusion129 decks156 decks
44%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
82%inclusion124 decks152 decks
75%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
81%inclusion123 decks152 decks
74%synergy
Zack Fair
81%inclusion123 decks152 decks
75%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
80%inclusion121 decks152 decks
73%synergy
Creatures
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
76%inclusion116 decks152 decks
69%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
75%inclusion114 decks152 decks
69%synergy
Bastion Protector
74%inclusion116 decks156 decks
71%synergy
Helitrooper
74%inclusion112 decks152 decks
69%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
65%inclusion102 decks156 decks
58%synergy
Bronze Guardian
62%inclusion97 decks156 decks
60%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
54%inclusion82 decks152 decks
50%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
52%inclusion79 decks152 decks
49%synergy
Armory Automaton
52%inclusion81 decks156 decks
50%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
44%inclusion67 decks152 decks
42%synergy
Barret Wallace
42%inclusion64 decks152 decks
40%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
37%inclusion57 decks156 decks
33%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
35%inclusion53 decks152 decks
34%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
34%inclusion52 decks152 decks
30%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
32%inclusion50 decks156 decks
31%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
30%inclusion45 decks152 decks
28%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
29%inclusion45 decks156 decks
24%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
28%inclusion44 decks156 decks
21%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
28%inclusion42 decks152 decks
24%synergy
Freya Crescent
26%inclusion40 decks152 decks
25%synergy
Weapons Vendor
24%inclusion36 decks152 decks
22%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
22%inclusion34 decks152 decks
20%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
22%inclusion33 decks152 decks
14%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
21%inclusion32 decks152 decks
20%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
20%inclusion31 decks156 decks
18%synergy
Summon: Kujata
20%inclusion30 decks152 decks
18%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
16%inclusion25 decks152 decks
15%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
14%inclusion22 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
14%inclusion22 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
13%inclusion20 decks156 decks
-9%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
10%inclusion16 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Lizard Blades
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Item Shopkeep
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
79%inclusion124 decks156 decks
74%synergy
Clever Concealment
77%inclusion120 decks156 decks
69%synergy
Chaos Warp
70%inclusion109 decks156 decks
50%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
68%inclusion104 decks152 decks
63%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
22%inclusion33 decks152 decks
20%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
20%inclusion31 decks156 decks
-38%synergy
Path to Exile
19%inclusion30 decks156 decks
-35%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion28 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion17 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Inventory Management
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Slash of Light
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
-33%synergy
Haste Magic
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Boros Charm
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
-19%synergy
Generous Gift
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
-22%synergy
Beast Within
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
-27%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
78%inclusion122 decks156 decks
64%synergy
Vandalblast
77%inclusion120 decks156 decks
68%synergy
Unfinished Business
76%inclusion119 decks156 decks
73%synergy
Nature's Lore
75%inclusion117 decks156 decks
37%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
65%inclusion101 decks156 decks
60%synergy
Harmonize
60%inclusion93 decks156 decks
51%synergy
Decimate
56%inclusion87 decks156 decks
48%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
49%inclusion76 decks156 decks
47%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
49%inclusion74 decks152 decks
46%synergy
Open the Armory
13%inclusion21 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Farseek
12%inclusion18 decks156 decks
-36%synergy
Reach the Horizon
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
-18%synergy
Single Combat
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conformer Shuriken
76%inclusion116 decks152 decks
70%synergy
Darksteel Plate
74%inclusion116 decks156 decks
70%synergy
Lightning Greaves
74%inclusion115 decks156 decks
48%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
72%inclusion113 decks156 decks
68%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
69%inclusion108 decks156 decks
67%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
61%inclusion95 decks156 decks
57%synergy
Mask of Memory
60%inclusion94 decks156 decks
58%synergy
Explorer's Scope
47%inclusion73 decks156 decks
45%synergy
Skullclamp
42%inclusion65 decks156 decks
27%synergy
Ultima Weapon
34%inclusion51 decks152 decks
30%synergy
Genji Glove
30%inclusion45 decks152 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion33 decks156 decks
-6%synergy
Samurai's Katana
20%inclusion31 decks152 decks
19%synergy
Buster Sword
20%inclusion31 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
20%inclusion31 decks152 decks
19%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
17%inclusion26 decks152 decks
16%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
15%inclusion24 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Nettlecyst
14%inclusion22 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
14%inclusion22 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
12%inclusion18 decks152 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
11%inclusion16 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Bard's Bow
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
10%inclusion15 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Paladin's Arms
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Leyline Axe
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Warrior's Sword
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
1%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Glimmer Lens
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Argentum Armor
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
5%synergy
White Mage's Staff
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
44%inclusion67 decks152 decks
42%synergy
Furious Rise
22%inclusion35 decks156 decks
22%synergy
Forge Anew
19%inclusion30 decks156 decks
15%synergy
All That Glitters
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Strong Back
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Annie Joins Up
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
-14%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
76%inclusion118 decks156 decks
70%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
71%inclusion110 decks156 decks
66%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
63%inclusion98 decks156 decks
53%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion28 decks156 decks
-9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
5%synergy
The Gold Saucer
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion150 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion148 decks156 decks
20%synergy
Summoning Materia
78%inclusion118 decks152 decks
72%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion156 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion156 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion155 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion152 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Jungle Shrine
92%inclusion143 decks156 decks
36%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
92%inclusion143 decks156 decks
50%synergy
Canopy Vista
91%inclusion142 decks156 decks
42%synergy
Cinder Glade
90%inclusion141 decks156 decks
41%synergy
Rootbound Crag
88%inclusion138 decks156 decks
51%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
88%inclusion137 decks156 decks
50%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
86%inclusion134 decks156 decks
70%synergy
Path of Ancestry
86%inclusion134 decks156 decks
51%synergy
Game Trail
85%inclusion133 decks156 decks
65%synergy
Exotic Orchard
83%inclusion129 decks156 decks
29%synergy
Fortified Village
82%inclusion128 decks156 decks
61%synergy
Battlefield Forge
82%inclusion128 decks156 decks
60%synergy
Brushland
81%inclusion126 decks156 decks
60%synergy
Rugged Prairie
79%inclusion124 decks156 decks
70%synergy
Spire of Industry
79%inclusion123 decks156 decks
74%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
78%inclusion121 decks156 decks
62%synergy
Mossfire Valley
77%inclusion120 decks156 decks
63%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
77%inclusion120 decks156 decks
70%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
74%inclusion115 decks156 decks
65%synergy
Evolving Wilds
72%inclusion112 decks156 decks
41%synergy
Sacred Peaks
69%inclusion107 decks156 decks
63%synergy
Radiant Grove
67%inclusion104 decks156 decks
61%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
66%inclusion103 decks156 decks
61%synergy
Ash Barrens
54%inclusion84 decks156 decks
48%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
14%inclusion21 decks152 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Plenty
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
-4%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Triumph
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
-5%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
-7%synergy
Karplusan Forest
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
-10%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Abandon
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
-15%synergy