Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Optimized Artifacts

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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
Hexing Squelcher
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Morningtide's Light
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion44 decks46 decks
87%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
82%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
81%synergy
Colossus Hammer
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
81%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
76%synergy
Forge Anew
80%inclusion37 decks46 decks
76%synergy
Buster Sword
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
75%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
72%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
69%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
66%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
65%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
53%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
62%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
55%synergy
Aggravated Assault
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
56%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
58%synergy
Helm of the Host
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
53%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Smothering Tithe
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Worldly Tutor
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
50%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
50%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Birds of Paradise
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
48%synergy
Professor Hojo
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Delighted Halfling
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Zack Fair
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Helitrooper
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Amy Rose
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Armory Automaton
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Combat Celebrant
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Inventory Management
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Boros Charm
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Clever Concealment
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Deflecting Swat
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Akroma's Will
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Silence
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Eladamri's Call
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-19%synergy
Ephemerate
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Beast Within
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-25%synergy
Final Fortune
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
50%synergy
Nature's Lore
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Rampant Growth
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Three Visits
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Farseek
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-24%synergy
Unfinished Business
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-17%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Decimate
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Animist
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Shadowspear
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
51%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
48%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Genji Glove
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Mithril Coat
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Champion's Helm
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Embercleave
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Nettlecyst
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Sunforger
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Commander's Plate
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Plate
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Basilisk Collar
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Hero's Blade
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Ultima Weapon
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Samurai's Katana
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Power Fist
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Batterskull
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Memory
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Super State
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Annie Joins Up
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Strong Back
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-24%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Inventors' Fair
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Axgard Armory
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion45 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Summoning Materia
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
18%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion45 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion44 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion44 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion44 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Foundry
83%inclusion38 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Stomping Ground
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Rootbound Crag
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Temple Garden
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Windswept Heath
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Wooded Foothills
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Battlefield Forge
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Spire of Industry
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
50%synergy
Brushland
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Spectator Seating
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Spire Garden
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Canopy Vista
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Cinder Glade
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Jungle Shrine
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-27%synergy
Savannah
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Taiga
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Fortified Village
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Plateau
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Rugged Prairie
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Game Trail
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Sundown Pass
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Karplusan Forest
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Rockfall Vale
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Hushwood Verge
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Mossfire Valley
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-3%synergy