Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget Optimized

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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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Combustion Man
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Work
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
0%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
91%inclusion51 decks56 decks
81%synergy
Colossus Hammer
86%inclusion48 decks56 decks
80%synergy
Champion's Helm
86%inclusion48 decks56 decks
80%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
89%inclusion50 decks56 decks
80%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
88%inclusion49 decks56 decks
79%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
80%inclusion45 decks56 decks
75%synergy
Sword of the Animist
77%inclusion43 decks56 decks
70%synergy
Darksteel Plate
73%inclusion41 decks56 decks
69%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
71%inclusion40 decks56 decks
66%synergy
Dispatch
71%inclusion40 decks56 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
80%inclusion45 decks56 decks
55%synergy
Cultivate
77%inclusion43 decks56 decks
27%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
71%inclusion40 decks56 decks
64%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
71%inclusion40 decks56 decks
63%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
70%inclusion39 decks56 decks
64%synergy
Vandalblast
70%inclusion39 decks56 decks
61%synergy
Chaos Warp
68%inclusion38 decks56 decks
48%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
68%inclusion38 decks56 decks
59%synergy
Clever Concealment
66%inclusion37 decks56 decks
58%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
66%inclusion37 decks56 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Professor Hojo
64%inclusion36 decks56 decks
56%synergy
Zack Fair
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
51%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
49%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
52%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
50%synergy
Bastion Protector
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
52%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
41%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
39%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
43%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
39%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
36%synergy
Helitrooper
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
36%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
35%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
34%synergy
Bronze Guardian
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Barret Wallace
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Armory Automaton
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Freya Crescent
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Weapons Vendor
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Birds of Paradise
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Llanowar Elves
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Amy Rose
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Prompto Argentum
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Cloud's Limit Break
64%inclusion36 decks56 decks
58%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
-13%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
-19%synergy
Inventory Management
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Heroic Intervention
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
-24%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Boros Charm
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-12%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-11%synergy
Beast Within
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-23%synergy
Generous Gift
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-19%synergy
Judgment Bolt
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Haste Magic
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Thunder Magic
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Protection Magic
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Unfinished Business
64%inclusion36 decks56 decks
61%synergy
Rampant Growth
64%inclusion36 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Nature's Lore
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Austere Command
59%inclusion33 decks56 decks
44%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
46%synergy
Open the Armory
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Farseek
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
-19%synergy
Decimate
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Harmonize
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Suplex
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Commune with Beavers
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Single Combat
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Three Visits
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-21%synergy
Farewell
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Reach the Horizon
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Light Up the Stage
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-23%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hero's Blade
63%inclusion35 decks56 decks
59%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
56%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
59%inclusion33 decks56 decks
53%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
48%synergy
Mask of Memory
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
44%synergy
Buster Sword
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
36%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
39%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
38%synergy
Genji Glove
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Ultima Weapon
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
34%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Skullclamp
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Explorer's Scope
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Samurai's Katana
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Nettlecyst
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Argentum Armor
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Basilisk Collar
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Warrior's Sword
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
White Mage's Staff
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Bard's Bow
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
The Fire Crystal
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Paladin's Arms
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Embercleave
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Phoenix Down
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Monk's Fist
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Worldslayer
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
32%synergy
Forge Anew
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Aggravated Assault
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Strong Back
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Windcrag Siege
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-19%synergy
Annie Joins Up
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-14%synergy
Furious Rise
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bonders' Enclave
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
46%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
40%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Buried Ruin
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Axgard Armory
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion56 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion52 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Summoning Materia
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
46%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
4%synergy
White Auracite
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion55 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion54 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion53 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion52 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
88%inclusion49 decks56 decks
46%synergy
Jungle Shrine
86%inclusion48 decks56 decks
30%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
86%inclusion48 decks56 decks
48%synergy
Canopy Vista
84%inclusion47 decks56 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
84%inclusion47 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Rugged Prairie
80%inclusion45 decks56 decks
71%synergy
Cinder Glade
79%inclusion44 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Path of Ancestry
79%inclusion44 decks56 decks
44%synergy
Rootbound Crag
77%inclusion43 decks56 decks
39%synergy
Game Trail
77%inclusion43 decks56 decks
57%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
75%inclusion42 decks56 decks
68%synergy
Spire of Industry
75%inclusion42 decks56 decks
70%synergy
Battlefield Forge
75%inclusion42 decks56 decks
53%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
73%inclusion41 decks56 decks
58%synergy
Brushland
71%inclusion40 decks56 decks
51%synergy
Fortified Village
71%inclusion40 decks56 decks
50%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
63%inclusion35 decks56 decks
46%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
52%synergy
Evolving Wilds
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
30%synergy
Mossfire Valley
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
43%synergy
Radiant Grove
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
50%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
45%synergy
Ash Barrens
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
42%synergy
Sacred Peaks
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
43%synergy
Stomping Ground
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
-24%synergy
Crossroads Village
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Starting Town
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-12%synergy
Sacred Foundry
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-31%synergy
Temple of Triumph
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Plenty
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Capital City
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Rockfall Vale
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-17%synergy
Rugged Highlands
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Abandon
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Garrison
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Blossoming Sands
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Copperline Gorge
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Spectator Seating
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-21%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Karplusan Forest
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-12%synergy