Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Midrange

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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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Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
97%inclusion77 decks79 decks
88%synergy
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion74 decks79 decks
87%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
82%inclusion65 decks79 decks
76%synergy
Buster Sword
80%inclusion61 decks76 decks
72%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
75%inclusion58 decks77 decks
67%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
77%inclusion59 decks77 decks
67%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
74%inclusion57 decks77 decks
67%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
74%inclusion57 decks77 decks
65%synergy
Sword of the Animist
70%inclusion55 decks79 decks
62%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
70%inclusion55 decks79 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Professor Hojo
69%inclusion53 decks77 decks
61%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
68%inclusion52 decks77 decks
59%synergy
Forge Anew
66%inclusion52 decks79 decks
61%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
65%inclusion51 decks79 decks
60%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
63%inclusion50 decks79 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion50 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Lore
61%inclusion48 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
58%inclusion45 decks77 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
58%inclusion46 decks79 decks
33%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
56%inclusion44 decks79 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
52%inclusion40 decks77 decks
45%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
49%inclusion38 decks77 decks
44%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
48%inclusion38 decks79 decks
26%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
47%inclusion37 decks79 decks
42%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
47%inclusion37 decks79 decks
44%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
45%inclusion35 decks77 decks
39%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
41%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
37%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
44%inclusion34 decks77 decks
39%synergy
Zack Fair
40%inclusion31 decks77 decks
34%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
35%inclusion27 decks77 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
22%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
30%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
34%inclusion26 decks77 decks
30%synergy
Birds of Paradise
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
30%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
31%inclusion24 decks77 decks
26%synergy
Bastion Protector
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
27%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
28%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
27%synergy
Helitrooper
29%inclusion22 decks77 decks
24%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
26%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
24%synergy
Delighted Halfling
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Bronze Guardian
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Lion Sash
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Armory Automaton
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Barret Wallace
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Freya Crescent
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Clever Concealment
53%inclusion42 decks79 decks
44%synergy
Heroic Intervention
52%inclusion41 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Dispatch
51%inclusion40 decks79 decks
44%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
-9%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
45%inclusion35 decks77 decks
40%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
43%inclusion33 decks77 decks
36%synergy
Inventory Management
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Boros Charm
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
30%inclusion23 decks77 decks
25%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Deflecting Swat
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
-14%synergy
Restoration Magic
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Beast Within
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
-20%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Pyroblast
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Eladamri's Call
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Silence
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Get Lost
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Final Showdown
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Great Train Heist
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Wear // Tear
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
51%inclusion40 decks79 decks
47%synergy
Cultivate
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Open the Armory
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
36%synergy
Vandalblast
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
29%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
32%synergy
Austere Command
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Unfinished Business
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
32%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Farseek
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
-16%synergy
Three Visits
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Decimate
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Harmonize
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Stump Stomp
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-21%synergy
Full Throttle
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Single Combat
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Champion's Helm
54%inclusion43 decks79 decks
48%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
51%inclusion40 decks79 decks
47%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
49%inclusion39 decks79 decks
45%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
37%synergy
Shadowspear
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
38%synergy
Genji Glove
41%inclusion31 decks76 decks
36%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
40%inclusion31 decks77 decks
34%synergy
Darksteel Plate
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
33%synergy
Ultima Weapon
38%inclusion29 decks77 decks
35%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
30%synergy
Hero's Blade
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
27%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
29%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
26%synergy
Embercleave
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
26%synergy
Helm of the Host
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Sunforger
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
26%synergy
Nettlecyst
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Mithril Coat
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Plate
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Memory
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Explorer's Scope
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Samurai's Katana
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Power Fist
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
28%synergy
Fighter Class
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
31%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
12%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Annie Joins Up
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
-8%synergy
All That Glitters
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
37%synergy
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
28%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Inventors' Fair
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
-7%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-12%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion74 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion70 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Summoning Materia
35%inclusion27 decks77 decks
30%synergy
The Aetherspark
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Herd Heirloom
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion79 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion79 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion77 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion76 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
68%inclusion54 decks79 decks
28%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
67%inclusion53 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
66%inclusion52 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Brushland
66%inclusion52 decks79 decks
45%synergy
Battlefield Forge
65%inclusion51 decks79 decks
42%synergy
Rootbound Crag
65%inclusion51 decks79 decks
26%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
63%inclusion50 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Stomping Ground
62%inclusion49 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Temple Garden
58%inclusion46 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Spire of Industry
57%inclusion45 decks79 decks
52%synergy
Rugged Prairie
48%inclusion38 decks79 decks
38%synergy
Wooded Foothills
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Windswept Heath
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Canopy Vista
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Jungle Shrine
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
-12%synergy
Cinder Glade
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Spectator Seating
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Arid Mesa
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Spire Garden
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
26%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Game Trail
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Fortified Village
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Grove
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Mossfire Valley
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
-7%synergy
Karplusan Forest
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Hushwood Verge
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Rockfall Vale
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Sacred Peaks
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Thornspire Verge
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Taiga
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Lush Portico
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Sundown Pass
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Savannah
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Plateau
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
6%synergy