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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Combustion Man
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Bitter Work
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
91%inclusion50 decks55 decks
81%synergy
Champion's Helm
85%inclusion47 decks55 decks
79%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
89%inclusion49 decks55 decks
79%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
87%inclusion48 decks55 decks
79%synergy
Colossus Hammer
84%inclusion46 decks55 decks
78%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
80%inclusion44 decks55 decks
75%synergy
Sword of the Animist
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
71%synergy
Darksteel Plate
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
70%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
66%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
53%synergy
Cultivate
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
63%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
60%synergy
Dispatch
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
63%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
60%synergy
Vandalblast
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
59%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
62%synergy
Unfinished Business
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
62%synergy
Professor Hojo
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
51%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
49%synergy
Bastion Protector
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
51%synergy
Zack Fair
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Helitrooper
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Bronze Guardian
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Armory Automaton
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Weapons Vendor
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Freya Crescent
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Barret Wallace
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Birds of Paradise
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Combat Celebrant
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Elves
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Amy Rose
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Prompto Argentum
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Cloud's Limit Break
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
57%synergy
Chaos Warp
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Clever Concealment
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
55%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
-18%synergy
Inventory Management
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Boros Charm
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-25%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-17%synergy
Akroma's Will
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Beast Within
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-23%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Judgment Bolt
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Haste Magic
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Thunder Magic
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Constant Mists
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Protection Magic
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Nature's Lore
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Austere Command
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
47%synergy
Open the Armory
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Farseek
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
-19%synergy
Decimate
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Harmonize
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Suplex
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Single Combat
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Commune with Beavers
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Reach the Horizon
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-23%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Three Visits
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-22%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
59%synergy
Hero's Blade
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
55%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
52%synergy
Mask of Memory
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
47%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Buster Sword
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Genji Glove
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
35%synergy
Helm of the Host
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Ultima Weapon
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Skullclamp
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Explorer's Scope
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Samurai's Katana
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
White Mage's Staff
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Warrior's Sword
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Nettlecyst
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Leyline Axe
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Argentum Armor
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
The Fire Crystal
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Bard's Bow
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Embercleave
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Paladin's Arms
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Monk's Fist
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Worldslayer
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Goldvein Pick
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Forge Anew
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Aggravated Assault
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Strong Back
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Windcrag Siege
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-19%synergy
Annie Joins Up
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-14%synergy
Utility Lands
Scavenger Grounds
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Axgard Armory
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion55 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion51 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Summoning Materia
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
White Auracite
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion53 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion51 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
85%inclusion47 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Jungle Shrine
85%inclusion47 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
85%inclusion47 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Canopy Vista
84%inclusion46 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
84%inclusion46 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Rugged Prairie
82%inclusion45 decks55 decks
72%synergy
Cinder Glade
80%inclusion44 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Path of Ancestry
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
69%synergy
Game Trail
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
56%synergy
Battlefield Forge
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
54%synergy
Spire of Industry
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
70%synergy
Brushland
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
54%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
59%synergy
Rootbound Crag
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Fortified Village
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
53%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Evolving Wilds
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Mossfire Valley
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Radiant Grove
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
49%synergy
Ash Barrens
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Sacred Peaks
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Stomping Ground
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-23%synergy
Crossroads Village
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-30%synergy
Starting Town
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Triumph
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Plenty
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Demolition Field
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Abandon
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Rugged Highlands
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Capital City
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Rockfall Vale
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Blossoming Sands
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Garrison
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Copperline Gorge
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Karplusan Forest
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-4%synergy