Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget Modified Creatures

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Shimmerwilds Growth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hero's Heirloom
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
98%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
97%synergy
Unfinished Business
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
97%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
96%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
95%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
95%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
95%synergy
Dispatch
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
94%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
94%synergy
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
94%synergy
Top Cards
Clever Concealment
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
92%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
91%synergy
Nature's Lore
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
62%synergy
Rampant Growth
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
62%synergy
Champion's Helm
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
94%synergy
Sword of the Animist
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
93%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
90%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
91%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
91%synergy
Professor Hojo
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
92%synergy
Creatures
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
90%synergy
Bastion Protector
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
82%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Zack Fair
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Bronze Guardian
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Armory Automaton
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Helitrooper
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Barret Wallace
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Summon: Kujata
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Weapons Vendor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Leonin Abunas
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ruby, Daring Tracker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Deathmist Raptor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sun Titan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Wylie Duke, Atiin Hero
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Thancred Waters
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Edgar, Master Machinist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Item Shopkeep
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Freya Crescent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Iron Giant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Aang, Air Nomad
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Commencement of Festivities
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nature's Claim
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Give No Ground
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Judgment Bolt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fate of the Sun-Cryst
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Slash of Light
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Restoration Magic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Harmonize
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
77%synergy
Cultivate
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Vandalblast
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Decimate
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Open the Armory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Full Throttle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Single Combat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Behemoth Sledge
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Darksteel Plate
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Lightning Greaves
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Mask of Memory
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Hero's Blade
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
82%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Explorer's Scope
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Skullclamp
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Ultima Weapon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Samurai's Katana
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Robe of Stars
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Prowler's Helm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sculpting Steel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Helm of the Host
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Moonsilver Spear
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Warrior's Sword
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
The Fire Crystal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
The Earth Crystal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Genji Glove
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
The Masamune
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Meteor Sword
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
83%synergy
Furious Rise
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Annie Joins Up
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Frantic Strength
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Stolen Strategy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ossification
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
With Great Power...
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Crystalline Armor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Scavenger Grounds
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
76%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Diamond City
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Summoning Materia
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
95%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Atlas
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Game Trail
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Jungle Shrine
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
62%synergy
Fortified Village
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Rootbound Crag
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
95%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
58%synergy
Canopy Vista
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Cinder Glade
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Mossfire Valley
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
72%synergy
Spire of Industry
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Rugged Prairie
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
76%synergy
Sacred Peaks
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Radiant Grove
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Ash Barrens
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Brushland
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Battlefield Forge
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Evolving Wilds
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Crossroads Village
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy