Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget Extra Combats

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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
Protective Response
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
94%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
91%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
91%synergy
Sword of the Animist
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
89%synergy
Clever Concealment
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
87%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
86%synergy
Champion's Helm
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
85%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
84%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
83%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
82%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
82%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
78%synergy
Professor Hojo
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
79%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
81%synergy
Rampant Growth
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Hero's Blade
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
80%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
76%synergy
Austere Command
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Creatures
Bronze Guardian
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
73%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Bastion Protector
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Zack Fair
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Helitrooper
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Armory Automaton
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Barret Wallace
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Weapons Vendor
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Freya Crescent
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Birds of Paradise
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Summon: Kujata
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Blade Historian
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Lion Sash
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lizard Blades
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
69%synergy
Chaos Warp
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Heroic Intervention
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Boros Charm
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-37%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-38%synergy
Restoration Magic
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Beast Within
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-24%synergy
Inventory Management
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Nature's Lore
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Unfinished Business
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
68%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Harmonize
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Decimate
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Farseek
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Open the Armory
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Titanic Ultimatum
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Three Visits
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Seize the Day
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Full Throttle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conqueror's Flail
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
77%synergy
Darksteel Plate
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
71%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Mask of Memory
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Genji Glove
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Buster Sword
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Skullclamp
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Ultima Weapon
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Samurai's Katana
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Embercleave
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Explorer's Scope
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Gimli's Axe
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Warrior's Sword
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Monk's Fist
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Nettlecyst
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Batterbone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Thran Power Suit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Vulshok Splitter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mage Slayer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Twin Blades
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Meteor Sword
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Meltstrider's Gear
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
54%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Windcrag Siege
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Annie Joins Up
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Furious Rise
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
With Great Power...
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Scavenger Grounds
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Summoning Materia
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Spire of Industry
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
95%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Mossfire Valley
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
82%synergy
Jungle Shrine
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Brushland
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
75%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
80%synergy
Battlefield Forge
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Rugged Prairie
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
86%synergy
Path of Ancestry
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Canopy Vista
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Cinder Glade
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Game Trail
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
72%synergy
Exotic Orchard
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Fortified Village
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Rootbound Crag
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
79%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
80%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Sacred Peaks
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Radiant Grove
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Ash Barrens
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Evolving Wilds
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Crossroads Village
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy