Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget 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
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Elena, Turk Recruit
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
97%synergy
Unfinished Business
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
97%synergy
Darksteel Plate
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
95%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
95%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
95%synergy
Dispatch
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
94%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
94%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
94%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
94%synergy
Champion's Helm
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
94%synergy
Top Cards
Vandalblast
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
91%synergy
Clever Concealment
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
92%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
91%synergy
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
94%synergy
Sword of the Animist
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
93%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
90%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
93%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
92%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
91%synergy
Professor Hojo
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
92%synergy
Creatures
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
90%synergy
Bastion Protector
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
84%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
80%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
81%synergy
Zack Fair
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
81%synergy
Helitrooper
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Bronze Guardian
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Armory Automaton
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Barret Wallace
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Summon: Kujata
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Amy Rose
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Weapons Vendor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Aang, Air Nomad
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Curious Farm Animals
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Angrath's Marauders
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Upriser Renegade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Deathmist Raptor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sentinel Sarah Lyons
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wylie Duke, Atiin Hero
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Taj-Nar Swordsmith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Freya Crescent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Serah Farron
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Iron Giant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Summon: Choco/Mog
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Summon: Fat Chocobo
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Lifestream's Blessing
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
82%synergy
Chaos Warp
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Rocky Rebuke
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Not on My Watch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gold Rush
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Fanatical Strength
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hunter's Insight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Fate of the Sun-Cryst
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Slash of Light
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Restoration Magic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Rampant Growth
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
83%synergy
Decimate
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
80%synergy
Austere Command
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Cultivate
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Harmonize
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Open the Armory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Commune with Beavers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reach the Horizon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wrecking Ball Arm
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
92%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
82%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
83%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
82%synergy
Lightning Greaves
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Hero's Blade
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
84%synergy
Skullclamp
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Explorer's Scope
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Mask of Memory
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
The Earth Crystal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Genji Glove
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
The Masamune
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Lost Jitte
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Eater of Virtue
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Herald's Horn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Moonsilver Spear
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Forebear's Blade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Samurai's Katana
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Warrior's Sword
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Fire Crystal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
World Map
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Furious Rise
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
With Great Power...
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Super State
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Annie Joins Up
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Forge Anew
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Strength
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Almost Perfect
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ossification
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Bonders' Enclave
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
83%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
65%synergy
The Gold Saucer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Summoning Materia
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
95%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Atlas
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blitzball
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Game Trail
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
80%synergy
Command Tower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Jungle Shrine
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Fortified Village
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
79%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
84%synergy
Rugged Prairie
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
90%synergy
Rootbound Crag
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Canopy Vista
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Cinder Glade
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Mossfire Valley
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Exotic Orchard
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Spire of Industry
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
83%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
79%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
80%synergy
Radiant Grove
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Brushland
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Battlefield Forge
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Evolving Wilds
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Sacred Peaks
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Ash Barrens
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Crossroads Village
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Rockfall Vale
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Blossoming Sands
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy