Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Historic

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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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Collective Inferno
1.8%inclusion1 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Formidable Speaker
1.4%inclusion1 decks73 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
97%inclusion86 decks89 decks
88%synergy
Colossus Hammer
89%inclusion79 decks89 decks
82%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
88%inclusion77 decks88 decks
78%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
88%inclusion77 decks88 decks
77%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
83%inclusion73 decks88 decks
74%synergy
Sword of the Animist
81%inclusion72 decks89 decks
73%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
76%inclusion68 decks89 decks
71%synergy
Buster Sword
77%inclusion67 decks87 decks
69%synergy
Professor Hojo
75%inclusion66 decks88 decks
67%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
70%inclusion62 decks88 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Nature's Lore
74%inclusion66 decks89 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
72%inclusion64 decks89 decks
47%synergy
Clever Concealment
70%inclusion62 decks89 decks
61%synergy
Cultivate
70%inclusion62 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
69%inclusion61 decks88 decks
62%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
68%inclusion60 decks88 decks
59%synergy
Champion's Helm
64%inclusion57 decks89 decks
58%synergy
Rampant Growth
61%inclusion54 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
60%inclusion53 decks88 decks
54%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
60%inclusion53 decks88 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Sram, Senior Edificer
60%inclusion53 decks89 decks
52%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
55%inclusion48 decks88 decks
47%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
55%inclusion48 decks88 decks
48%synergy
Zack Fair
51%inclusion45 decks88 decks
45%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
50%inclusion44 decks88 decks
45%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
49%inclusion44 decks89 decks
44%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
47%inclusion42 decks89 decks
40%synergy
Bastion Protector
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
41%synergy
Helitrooper
44%inclusion39 decks88 decks
40%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
40%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
42%inclusion37 decks88 decks
38%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
40%inclusion35 decks88 decks
36%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
34%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
32%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
32%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
28%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Bronze Guardian
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
28%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Armory Automaton
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Barret Wallace
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Birds of Paradise
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Delighted Halfling
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Weapons Vendor
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Freya Crescent
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Amy Rose
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
55%inclusion49 decks89 decks
49%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
55%inclusion48 decks88 decks
47%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
55%inclusion48 decks88 decks
49%synergy
Chaos Warp
53%inclusion47 decks89 decks
33%synergy
Heroic Intervention
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
-15%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
40%inclusion35 decks88 decks
35%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
-20%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Inventory Management
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Boros Charm
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
-7%synergy
Beast Within
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
-16%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Legion Leadership
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Eladamri's Call
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-18%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Slash of Light
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Unfinished Business
53%inclusion47 decks89 decks
49%synergy
Austere Command
51%inclusion45 decks89 decks
36%synergy
Vandalblast
51%inclusion45 decks89 decks
42%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
37%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Decimate
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Harmonize
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Farseek
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
-22%synergy
Open the Armory
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Three Visits
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
-11%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
-12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-20%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Behemoth Sledge
57%inclusion51 decks89 decks
52%synergy
Darksteel Plate
57%inclusion51 decks89 decks
53%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
55%inclusion49 decks89 decks
50%synergy
Hero's Blade
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
45%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
37%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
35%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
35%synergy
Genji Glove
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
30%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
32%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Ultima Weapon
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Shadowspear
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Embercleave
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Nettlecyst
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Memory
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Explorer's Scope
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Sunforger
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Helm of the Host
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Basilisk Collar
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Samurai's Katana
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Argentum Armor
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Power Fist
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Lost Jitte
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Godsend
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
60%inclusion53 decks89 decks
55%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
44%synergy
Fighter Class
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
20%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Annie Joins Up
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Furious Rise
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-24%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
57%inclusion51 decks89 decks
52%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
47%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
4%synergy
The Gold Saucer
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
98%inclusion87 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion85 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Summoning Materia
55%inclusion48 decks88 decks
49%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
1%synergy
The Aetherspark
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion88 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion88 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion88 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion87 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
82%inclusion73 decks89 decks
40%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
80%inclusion71 decks89 decks
42%synergy
Rootbound Crag
79%inclusion70 decks89 decks
41%synergy
Canopy Vista
72%inclusion64 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion63 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Jungle Shrine
71%inclusion63 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Cinder Glade
71%inclusion63 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Battlefield Forge
69%inclusion61 decks89 decks
46%synergy
Brushland
67%inclusion60 decks89 decks
47%synergy
Path of Ancestry
65%inclusion58 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Rugged Prairie
64%inclusion57 decks89 decks
54%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
63%inclusion56 decks89 decks
47%synergy
Spire of Industry
62%inclusion55 decks89 decks
57%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
62%inclusion55 decks89 decks
55%synergy
Fortified Village
57%inclusion51 decks89 decks
36%synergy
Game Trail
55%inclusion49 decks89 decks
35%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
54%inclusion48 decks89 decks
38%synergy
Mossfire Valley
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
38%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
43%synergy
Stomping Ground
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Temple Garden
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Radiant Grove
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
29%synergy
Evolving Wilds
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Sacred Peaks
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
29%synergy
Windswept Heath
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Ash Barrens
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
-13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Spectator Seating
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
-9%synergy
Spire Garden
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
-9%synergy
Rockfall Vale
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
-8%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Hushwood Verge
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Sundown Pass
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Thornspire Verge
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Karplusan Forest
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-7%synergy
Plateau
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-1%synergy