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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hard-Won Jitte
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
87%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
85%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
84%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
79%synergy
Colossus Hammer
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
78%synergy
Buster Sword
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
78%synergy
Forge Anew
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
76%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
70%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
69%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
66%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
64%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
62%synergy
Esper Sentinel
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
51%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
60%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Heroic Intervention
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Shadowspear
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
58%synergy
Helm of the Host
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
55%synergy
Teferi's Protection
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Smothering Tithe
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Worldly Tutor
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Codsworth, Handy Helper
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
55%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Birds of Paradise
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
47%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Professor Hojo
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Delighted Halfling
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Grand Abolisher
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Zack Fair
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Bastion Protector
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Helitrooper
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Amy Rose
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Freya Crescent
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Inventory Management
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Boros Charm
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Deflecting Swat
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Clever Concealment
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Dispatch
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Akroma's Will
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Eladamri's Call
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-16%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Ephemerate
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
51%synergy
Nature's Lore
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Cultivate
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Farseek
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-18%synergy
Three Visits
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Rampant Growth
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Unfinished Business
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Kodama's Reach
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Decimate
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Stump Stomp
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
52%synergy
Sword of the Animist
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
47%synergy
Genji Glove
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Mithril Coat
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Champion's Helm
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Nettlecyst
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Embercleave
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Sunforger
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Plate
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Plate
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Ultima Weapon
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Hero's Blade
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Power Fist
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Samurai's Katana
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Batterskull
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Fighter Class
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Super State
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Annie Joins Up
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Strong Back
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-23%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Inventors' Fair
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Buried Ruin
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Axgard Armory
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Summoning Materia
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Stomping Ground
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Rootbound Crag
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Temple Garden
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Windswept Heath
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Wooded Foothills
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Arid Mesa
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Battlefield Forge
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Spire Garden
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Brushland
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Spire of Industry
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Spectator Seating
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Canopy Vista
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Cinder Glade
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
Jungle Shrine
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
-23%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Taiga
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Savannah
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Plateau
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Karplusan Forest
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Starting Town
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Rockfall Vale
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Fortified Village
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Sundown Pass
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Game Trail
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-18%synergy
Hushwood Verge
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Mossfire Valley
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Thornspire Verge
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy