Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Midrange

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Bennie Smith
Jan 5, 2026
The 2025 Commanders That Broke EDHREC Top 100
2025 brought a ton of fresh new commander designs, but which ones broke into EDHREC's Top 100 Commander list?
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Redirect Lightning
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
99%inclusion68 decks69 decks
90%synergy
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion63 decks69 decks
85%synergy
Buster Sword
85%inclusion56 decks66 decks
76%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
81%inclusion56 decks69 decks
76%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
78%inclusion52 decks67 decks
67%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
75%inclusion50 decks67 decks
67%synergy
Forge Anew
71%inclusion49 decks69 decks
67%synergy
Sword of the Animist
72%inclusion50 decks69 decks
66%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
73%inclusion49 decks67 decks
64%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
67%inclusion46 decks69 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
72%inclusion48 decks67 decks
62%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
68%inclusion47 decks69 decks
61%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
66%inclusion44 decks67 decks
56%synergy
Professor Hojo
66%inclusion44 decks67 decks
57%synergy
Nature's Lore
65%inclusion45 decks69 decks
27%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
62%inclusion43 decks69 decks
58%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
53%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion41 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
59%inclusion41 decks69 decks
34%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
58%inclusion40 decks69 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
46%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
51%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
46%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
39%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
40%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
40%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Zack Fair
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
33%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
31%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
32%synergy
Birds of Paradise
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Bastion Protector
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
29%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
29%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Delighted Halfling
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Helitrooper
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Bronze Guardian
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Lion Sash
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Barret Wallace
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Armory Automaton
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Freya Crescent
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Clever Concealment
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
46%synergy
Heroic Intervention
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
40%synergy
Dispatch
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
40%synergy
Chaos Warp
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Inventory Management
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
36%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
-14%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Boros Charm
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Deflecting Swat
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-18%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Eladamri's Call
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Beast Within
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-24%synergy
Silence
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Wear // Tear
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
48%synergy
Cultivate
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Open the Armory
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
33%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
33%synergy
Farseek
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
-13%synergy
Unfinished Business
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
32%synergy
Austere Command
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Three Visits
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Decimate
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Stump Stomp
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Harmonize
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-21%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Full Throttle
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Single Combat
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Champion's Helm
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
48%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
52%inclusion36 decks69 decks
49%synergy
Shadowspear
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
41%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
37%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
34%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
35%synergy
Ultima Weapon
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Genji Glove
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Plate
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Embercleave
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Helm of the Host
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Nettlecyst
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Sunforger
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Hero's Blade
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Skullclamp
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Plate
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Memory
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Basilisk Collar
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Explorer's Scope
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Power Fist
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Samurai's Katana
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Chainsaw
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
33%synergy
Aggravated Assault
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Annie Joins Up
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
All That Glitters
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Super State
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
40%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
32%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Axgard Armory
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Den
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-13%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion64 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion61 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Summoning Materia
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
29%synergy
The Aetherspark
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Herd Heirloom
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion69 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion69 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion67 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion66 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
68%inclusion47 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Sacred Foundry
67%inclusion46 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Brushland
67%inclusion46 decks69 decks
47%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion45 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
65%inclusion45 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Battlefield Forge
65%inclusion45 decks69 decks
43%synergy
Stomping Ground
64%inclusion44 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Rootbound Crag
62%inclusion43 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Spire of Industry
58%inclusion40 decks69 decks
54%synergy
Temple Garden
58%inclusion40 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Rugged Prairie
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
37%synergy
Canopy Vista
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Spectator Seating
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Cinder Glade
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Spire Garden
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Arid Mesa
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
35%synergy
Jungle Shrine
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
-15%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Fortified Village
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Game Trail
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Radiant Grove
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Rockfall Vale
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Peaks
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Mossfire Valley
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Karplusan Forest
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Hushwood Verge
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Thornspire Verge
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Sundown Pass
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Taiga
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Lush Portico
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
7%synergy