Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Historic

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Josh Nelson
Dec 3, 2025
News Time Capsule 2025: EDHREC's Best News Coverage
This 2025 News Time Capsule will go over some of the past year's news and celebrate the moments that made 2025 so notable for Magic!
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Sokka, Swordmaster
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
90%synergy
Colossus Hammer
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
83%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
78%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
73%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
73%synergy
Sword of the Animist
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
71%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
69%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
68%synergy
Buster Sword
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
68%synergy
Professor Hojo
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Nature's Lore
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
63%synergy
Clever Concealment
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
56%synergy
Forge Anew
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
60%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
59%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
55%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
58%synergy
Cultivate
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Zack Fair
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Bastion Protector
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Birds of Paradise
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Esper Sentinel
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Delighted Halfling
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Helitrooper
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Bronze Guardian
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Barret Wallace
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Armory Automaton
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Freya Crescent
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Amy Rose
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Weapons Vendor
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Dispatch
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Inventory Management
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Boros Charm
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Beast Within
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-17%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-17%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Everybody Lives!
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Austere Command
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Unfinished Business
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Farseek
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Three Visits
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Open the Armory
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Harmonize
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Decimate
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-18%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conformer Shuriken
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
49%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Champion's Helm
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Shadowspear
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Embercleave
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Darksteel Plate
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Ultima Weapon
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Hero's Blade
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Genji Glove
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Nettlecyst
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Helm of the Host
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Sunforger
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Mask of Memory
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Basilisk Collar
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Samurai's Katana
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Lost Jitte
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Glimmer Lens
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Power Fist
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Plate
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Argentum Armor
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Batterskull
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Explorer's Scope
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Aggravated Assault
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Annie Joins Up
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Super State
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Strong Back
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Windcrag Siege
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Invigorating Hot Spring
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
The Gold Saucer
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Sol Ring
95%inclusion42 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Summoning Materia
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Rootbound Crag
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Brushland
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
55%synergy
Battlefield Forge
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
53%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Jungle Shrine
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Spire of Industry
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
62%synergy
Sacred Foundry
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Temple Garden
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Stomping Ground
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
55%synergy
Rugged Prairie
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Canopy Vista
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Cinder Glade
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Mossfire Valley
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Fortified Village
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Spectator Seating
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Game Trail
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Wooded Foothills
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Spire Garden
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Rockfall Vale
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Hushwood Verge
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Radiant Grove
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Ash Barrens
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Sundown Pass
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Thornspire Verge
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Peaks
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Starting Town
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Karplusan Forest
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Savannah
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy