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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SOLDIER Military Program
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
98%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
97%synergy
Unfinished Business
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
97%synergy
Hero's Blade
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
97%synergy
Darksteel Plate
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
96%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
96%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
95%synergy
Dispatch
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
94%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
94%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
94%synergy
Top Cards
Vandalblast
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
91%synergy
Clever Concealment
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
92%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
91%synergy
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
94%synergy
Decimate
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
93%synergy
Champion's Helm
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
94%synergy
Sword of the Animist
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
93%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
90%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
93%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
91%synergy
Creatures
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
91%synergy
Professor Hojo
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
92%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
90%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
93%synergy
Zack Fair
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
94%synergy
Bastion Protector
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
80%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
76%synergy
Helitrooper
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
78%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Bronze Guardian
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Armory Automaton
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Barret Wallace
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Summon: Kujata
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Weapons Vendor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Aang, Air Nomad
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Curious Farm Animals
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Amy Rose
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Upriser Renegade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Deathmist Raptor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wylie Duke, Atiin Hero
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Serah Farron
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Iron Giant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Summon: Choco/Mog
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Summon: Fat Chocobo
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Lifestream's Blessing
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
78%synergy
Chaos Warp
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Rocky Rebuke
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Not on My Watch
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Gold Rush
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Nature's Claim
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Fanatical Strength
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Fate of the Sun-Cryst
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Slash of Light
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Restoration Magic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sorceries
Secret Rendezvous
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
81%synergy
Nature's Lore
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Harmonize
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
74%synergy
Rampant Growth
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Austere Command
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
52%synergy
Cultivate
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Open the Armory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Commune with Beavers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reach the Horizon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conformer Shuriken
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
94%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
92%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
78%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
78%synergy
Explorer's Scope
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
81%synergy
Lightning Greaves
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
81%synergy
Skullclamp
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
52%synergy
Mask of Memory
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
The Earth Crystal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
The Masamune
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Nettlecyst
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Lost Jitte
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Eater of Virtue
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Herald's Horn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Forebear's Blade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Samurai's Katana
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Warrior's Sword
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Fire Crystal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
World Map
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Genji Glove
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Furious Rise
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Super State
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Annie Joins Up
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Frantic Strength
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ossification
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Bonders' Enclave
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
57%synergy
The Gold Saucer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Summoning Materia
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
95%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Atlas
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Lands
Game Trail
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
80%synergy
Command Tower
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Jungle Shrine
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Fortified Village
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
84%synergy
Rugged Prairie
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
90%synergy
Rootbound Crag
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Canopy Vista
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
51%synergy
Cinder Glade
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
51%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
67%synergy
Mossfire Valley
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
70%synergy
Exotic Orchard
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Spire of Industry
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
75%synergy
Evolving Wilds
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
53%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
76%synergy
Radiant Grove
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Brushland
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Battlefield Forge
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Sacred Peaks
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Ash Barrens
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Crossroads Village
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Rockfall Vale
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Blossoming Sands
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy