Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget Legends

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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
Hard-Won Jitte
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Novel Nunchaku
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Champion's Helm
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
93%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
93%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
91%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
90%synergy
Hero's Blade
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
87%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
86%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
85%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
85%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
85%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
85%synergy
Top Cards
Nature's Lore
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Rampant Growth
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
84%synergy
Sword of the Animist
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
83%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
84%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
83%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
82%synergy
Dispatch
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
76%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
73%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
77%synergy
Creatures
Bastion Protector
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
78%synergy
Professor Hojo
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
74%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
77%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
75%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
69%synergy
Zack Fair
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
67%synergy
Armory Automaton
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Bronze Guardian
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Barret Wallace
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Helitrooper
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Summon: Kujata
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Weapons Vendor
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Freya Crescent
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Iron Giant
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Serah Farron
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Torgal, A Fine Hound
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Diamond Weapon
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Angrath's Marauders
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Surtr, Fiery Jötun
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Trade Route Envoy
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ferocious Pup
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Deathmist Raptor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Crackdown Construct
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Thunderfoot Baloth
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Cloud's Limit Break
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
76%synergy
Chaos Warp
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Clever Concealment
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
64%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
66%synergy
Slash of Light
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Haste Magic
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Valorous Stance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Heroic Intervention
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-30%synergy
Boros Charm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-15%synergy
Blinding Fog
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-48%synergy
Inventory Management
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Naturalize
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Hunter's Insight
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Laughing Mad
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Fate of the Sun-Cryst
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Galuf's Final Act
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Blitzball Shot
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Opera Love Song
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Vandalblast
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
64%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
68%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Harmonize
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
55%synergy
Unfinished Business
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
60%synergy
Decimate
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
56%synergy
Austere Command
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Farseek
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-29%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Single Combat
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Commune with Beavers
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Suplex
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Reach the Horizon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Choco-Comet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Call the Mountain Chocobo
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Gysahl Greens
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Darksteel Plate
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
77%synergy
Lightning Greaves
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
56%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
79%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
76%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
68%synergy
Explorer's Scope
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Skullclamp
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Mask of Memory
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Ultima Weapon
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Warrior's Sword
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Samurai's Katana
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
The Fire Crystal
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Bard's Bow
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Genji Glove
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Brass Knuckles
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Accorder's Shield
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Phoenix Down
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Paladin's Arms
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Buster Sword
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Coral Sword
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
The Earth Crystal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Elixir
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
The Masamune
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Furious Rise
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
45%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Forge Anew
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Fervor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ossification
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
With Great Power . . .
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Collective Inferno
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Pitiless Fists
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Scavenger Grounds
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
68%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-17%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Summoning Materia
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
77%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Blitzball
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Coveted Jewel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
White Auracite
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Game Trail
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
80%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
65%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Jungle Shrine
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Fortified Village
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
75%synergy
Rootbound Crag
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
86%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Cinder Glade
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Sacred Peaks
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
86%synergy
Exotic Orchard
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Spire of Industry
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
77%synergy
Rugged Prairie
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
71%synergy
Canopy Vista
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Radiant Grove
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
67%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Battlefield Forge
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
50%synergy
Evolving Wilds
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
65%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Mossfire Valley
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
50%synergy
Ash Barrens
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Brushland
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
46%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Crossroads Village
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Timber Gorge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Thriving Grove
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Capital City
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Kyoshi Village
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy