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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Morningtide's Light
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Formidable Speaker
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
2%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
Tifa, Martial Artist
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
72%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
70%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Conqueror's Flail
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
64%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
57%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
63%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
60%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Esper Sentinel
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
48%synergy
Helm of the Host
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
57%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
58%synergy
Heroic Intervention
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
50%synergy
Teferi's Protection
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Smothering Tithe
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Worldly Tutor
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Jeska's Will
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
50%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
52%synergy
Birds of Paradise
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
47%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Professor Hojo
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
46%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Delighted Halfling
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Bastion Protector
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Grand Abolisher
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Zack Fair
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%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
Lion Sash
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%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
Giver of Runes
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Combat Celebrant
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Inventory Management
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Charm
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Clever Concealment
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Deflecting Swat
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Akroma's Will
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
10%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
Silence
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Ephemerate
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-20%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
48%synergy
Nature's Lore
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Rampant Growth
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Farseek
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-22%synergy
Three Visits
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Unfinished Business
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%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
Kodama's Reach
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Decimate
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
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
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
51%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
46%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
46%synergy
Mithril Coat
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Genji Glove
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Champion's Helm
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Nettlecyst
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Embercleave
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Sunforger
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Commander's Plate
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Plate
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Basilisk Collar
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Ultima Weapon
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Blade
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
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
Power Fist
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Batterskull
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Memory
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
49%synergy
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
Mantle of the Ancients
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-23%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Saga
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Inventors' Fair
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Buried Ruin
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
13%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
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion45 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Summoning Materia
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion45 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion45 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion45 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion45 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
80%inclusion37 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Stomping Ground
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Temple Garden
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Rootbound Crag
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Wooded Foothills
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Battlefield Forge
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Windswept Heath
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Arid Mesa
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Brushland
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Spire of Industry
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
47%synergy
Spectator Seating
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Spire Garden
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Canopy Vista
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Cinder Glade
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Jungle Shrine
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
-23%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Taiga
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Savannah
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Rugged Prairie
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Fortified Village
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Plateau
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Karplusan Forest
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Game Trail
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Rockfall Vale
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Starting Town
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Hushwood Verge
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Mossfire Valley
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Thornspire Verge
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Grove
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy