Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Expensive Optimized Aggro

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Teferi's Protection
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
83%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
87%synergy
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Worldly Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Jeska's Will
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mox Diamond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Stoneforge Mystic
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Esper Sentinel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Birds of Paradise
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Professor Hojo
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Drumbellower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
World Shaper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Combat Celebrant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Kor Duelist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Leonin Shikari
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Skyhunter Strike Force
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Oviya, Automech Artisan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sun Titan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Adriana, Captain of the Guard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
75%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Deflecting Swat
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Heroic Intervention
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-6%synergy
Eladamri's Call
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Heightened Reflexes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Legion Leadership
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Obscuring Haze
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-21%synergy
Deflecting Palm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Nature's Lore
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Three Visits
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Open the Vaults
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Seize the Day
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Viewpoint Synchronization
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Full Throttle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Nahiri's Warcrafting
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nahiri's Lithoforming
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Explore
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Overpowering Attack
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Reckless Handling
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Buster Sword
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
92%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Colossus Hammer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Power Fist
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Champion's Helm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Commander's Plate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Sword of the Animist
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Genji Glove
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Fishing Gear
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nettlecyst
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Crawlspace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Celestial Armor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Helm of the Host
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Galadhrim Bow
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Forge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Baseball Bat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Blade of Selves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Scytheclaw
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mandibular Kite
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Basilisk Collar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Aggravated Assault
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Forge Anew
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Audacity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Rune of Might
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fighter Class
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Smoke
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rancor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Demonic Ruckus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nahiri's Machinations
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Well Rested
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nahiri, Storm of Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Buried Ruin
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Urza's Saga
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Tree of Tales
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Great Furnace
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Maze of Ith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Command Beacon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Inventors' Fair
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
The Aetherspark
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
69%synergy
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Spire Garden
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
73%synergy
Wooded Foothills
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
70%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
71%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
72%synergy
Spectator Seating
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
74%synergy
Stomping Ground
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Taiga
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Savannah
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Plateau
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Temple Garden
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Legion Leadership
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Hushwood Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Thornspire Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy