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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MTGStocks
Hard-Won Jitte
4.8%inclusion3 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
3.3%inclusion3 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Novel Nunchaku
3.3%inclusion2 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Quintessential Katana
1.6%inclusion1 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Dimension X
1.6%inclusion1 decks61 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion189 decks202 decks
87%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
94%inclusion190 decks202 decks
85%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
92%inclusion183 decks199 decks
82%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
89%inclusion177 decks199 decks
81%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
89%inclusion178 decks199 decks
81%synergy
Champion's Helm
87%inclusion176 decks202 decks
81%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
89%inclusion178 decks199 decks
80%synergy
Hero's Blade
84%inclusion169 decks202 decks
80%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
86%inclusion173 decks202 decks
80%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
84%inclusion167 decks199 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
86%inclusion173 decks202 decks
37%synergy
Sword of the Animist
85%inclusion172 decks202 decks
77%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
84%inclusion168 decks199 decks
76%synergy
Professor Hojo
84%inclusion168 decks199 decks
77%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
84%inclusion167 decks199 decks
77%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
83%inclusion167 decks202 decks
77%synergy
Dispatch
83%inclusion167 decks202 decks
76%synergy
Rampant Growth
83%inclusion167 decks202 decks
45%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
81%inclusion161 decks199 decks
74%synergy
Zack Fair
79%inclusion157 decks199 decks
73%synergy
Creatures
Bastion Protector
77%inclusion156 decks202 decks
73%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
76%inclusion151 decks199 decks
69%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
75%inclusion150 decks199 decks
70%synergy
Helitrooper
73%inclusion145 decks199 decks
68%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
66%inclusion133 decks202 decks
58%synergy
Bronze Guardian
58%inclusion118 decks202 decks
56%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
58%inclusion115 decks199 decks
54%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
55%inclusion109 decks199 decks
52%synergy
Armory Automaton
54%inclusion110 decks202 decks
53%synergy
Barret Wallace
44%inclusion88 decks199 decks
42%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
41%inclusion81 decks199 decks
38%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
38%inclusion75 decks199 decks
36%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
36%inclusion73 decks202 decks
33%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
34%inclusion68 decks199 decks
30%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
34%inclusion68 decks202 decks
32%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
33%inclusion66 decks202 decks
28%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
29%inclusion57 decks199 decks
25%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
28%inclusion57 decks202 decks
20%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
28%inclusion55 decks199 decks
26%synergy
Freya Crescent
26%inclusion51 decks199 decks
24%synergy
Weapons Vendor
22%inclusion44 decks199 decks
21%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
22%inclusion44 decks199 decks
20%synergy
Summon: Kujata
21%inclusion41 decks199 decks
19%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
20%inclusion39 decks199 decks
12%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
19%inclusion38 decks202 decks
16%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
19%inclusion37 decks199 decks
17%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
17%inclusion33 decks199 decks
16%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
16%inclusion32 decks202 decks
13%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
12%inclusion25 decks202 decks
-9%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
12%inclusion24 decks202 decks
9%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
11%inclusion22 decks199 decks
10%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
10%inclusion19 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
9.4%inclusion19 decks202 decks
8%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
8.9%inclusion18 decks202 decks
7%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
7.4%inclusion15 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
6.4%inclusion13 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Lizard Blades
6.4%inclusion13 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
5.5%inclusion11 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Item Shopkeep
5.5%inclusion11 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
5.0%inclusion10 decks199 decks
3%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
5.0%inclusion10 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Cloud's Limit Break
78%inclusion156 decks199 decks
73%synergy
Clever Concealment
75%inclusion152 decks202 decks
66%synergy
Chaos Warp
74%inclusion150 decks202 decks
55%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
70%inclusion139 decks199 decks
65%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
21%inclusion42 decks199 decks
19%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
20%inclusion40 decks202 decks
-38%synergy
Path to Exile
15%inclusion31 decks202 decks
-39%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion30 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
10%inclusion20 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Slash of Light
10%inclusion19 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion19 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Boros Charm
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
-18%synergy
Generous Gift
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
-20%synergy
Heroic Intervention
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
-34%synergy
Haste Magic
5.0%inclusion10 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
77%inclusion156 decks202 decks
39%synergy
Austere Command
77%inclusion155 decks202 decks
62%synergy
Vandalblast
77%inclusion155 decks202 decks
68%synergy
Unfinished Business
76%inclusion154 decks202 decks
73%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
64%inclusion130 decks202 decks
60%synergy
Harmonize
59%inclusion120 decks202 decks
50%synergy
Decimate
53%inclusion108 decks202 decks
46%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
52%inclusion104 decks199 decks
50%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
45%inclusion91 decks202 decks
43%synergy
Open the Armory
13%inclusion26 decks202 decks
8%synergy
Farseek
12%inclusion24 decks202 decks
-36%synergy
Reach the Horizon
10%inclusion19 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.4%inclusion17 decks202 decks
-17%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
8.0%inclusion16 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
6.4%inclusion13 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Darksteel Plate
78%inclusion158 decks202 decks
73%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
78%inclusion155 decks199 decks
72%synergy
Lightning Greaves
76%inclusion154 decks202 decks
51%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
75%inclusion152 decks202 decks
70%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
72%inclusion146 decks202 decks
70%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
65%inclusion131 decks202 decks
60%synergy
Mask of Memory
58%inclusion118 decks202 decks
56%synergy
Explorer's Scope
47%inclusion95 decks202 decks
45%synergy
Skullclamp
41%inclusion83 decks202 decks
26%synergy
Ultima Weapon
28%inclusion56 decks199 decks
25%synergy
Genji Glove
28%inclusion56 decks199 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion46 decks202 decks
-4%synergy
Samurai's Katana
21%inclusion41 decks199 decks
19%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
19%inclusion38 decks199 decks
18%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
18%inclusion36 decks199 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
14%inclusion28 decks202 decks
9%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
14%inclusion27 decks199 decks
13%synergy
Nettlecyst
12%inclusion25 decks202 decks
10%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
12%inclusion24 decks202 decks
10%synergy
Buster Sword
12%inclusion23 decks199 decks
3%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
11%inclusion23 decks202 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
10%inclusion20 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Bard's Bow
10%inclusion19 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
9.4%inclusion19 decks202 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
9.0%inclusion18 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Paladin's Arms
9.0%inclusion18 decks199 decks
9%synergy
Warrior's Sword
8.5%inclusion17 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
8.4%inclusion17 decks202 decks
6%synergy
White Mage's Staff
7.0%inclusion14 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
7.0%inclusion14 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
1%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
6.0%inclusion12 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Leyline Axe
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Argentum Armor
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
2%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
2%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
2%synergy
Fireshrieker
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
44%inclusion88 decks199 decks
42%synergy
Furious Rise
24%inclusion49 decks202 decks
23%synergy
Forge Anew
15%inclusion31 decks202 decks
11%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Annie Joins Up
6.4%inclusion13 decks202 decks
-13%synergy
All That Glitters
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
77%inclusion156 decks202 decks
72%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
69%inclusion140 decks202 decks
65%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
64%inclusion130 decks202 decks
54%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion39 decks202 decks
-7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.5%inclusion15 decks199 decks
5%synergy
The Gold Saucer
6.0%inclusion12 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion195 decks202 decks
22%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion193 decks202 decks
11%synergy
Summoning Materia
79%inclusion157 decks199 decks
74%synergy
Blitzball
6.0%inclusion12 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion202 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion202 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion201 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion196 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
92%inclusion186 decks202 decks
50%synergy
Jungle Shrine
92%inclusion185 decks202 decks
37%synergy
Rootbound Crag
89%inclusion180 decks202 decks
51%synergy
Canopy Vista
89%inclusion180 decks202 decks
40%synergy
Path of Ancestry
89%inclusion179 decks202 decks
54%synergy
Cinder Glade
89%inclusion179 decks202 decks
40%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
88%inclusion177 decks202 decks
49%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
87%inclusion176 decks202 decks
71%synergy
Game Trail
87%inclusion175 decks202 decks
67%synergy
Exotic Orchard
86%inclusion174 decks202 decks
33%synergy
Fortified Village
85%inclusion171 decks202 decks
64%synergy
Rugged Prairie
84%inclusion169 decks202 decks
73%synergy
Battlefield Forge
81%inclusion164 decks202 decks
58%synergy
Brushland
81%inclusion163 decks202 decks
60%synergy
Spire of Industry
79%inclusion159 decks202 decks
74%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
78%inclusion158 decks202 decks
62%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
78%inclusion158 decks202 decks
71%synergy
Mossfire Valley
76%inclusion153 decks202 decks
62%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
75%inclusion151 decks202 decks
66%synergy
Evolving Wilds
71%inclusion144 decks202 decks
41%synergy
Sacred Peaks
70%inclusion141 decks202 decks
64%synergy
Radiant Grove
69%inclusion140 decks202 decks
64%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
68%inclusion138 decks202 decks
63%synergy
Ash Barrens
55%inclusion112 decks202 decks
49%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
16%inclusion31 decks199 decks
14%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
8.5%inclusion17 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Plenty
8.4%inclusion17 decks202 decks
-4%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
7.5%inclusion15 decks199 decks
7%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Triumph
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
-7%synergy
Karplusan Forest
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
-12%synergy