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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Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Quintessential Katana
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Dimension X
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Level Up
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Saved by the Shell
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion61 decks67 decks
84%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
90%inclusion60 decks67 decks
80%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
88%inclusion59 decks67 decks
79%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
87%inclusion58 decks67 decks
77%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
82%inclusion55 decks67 decks
76%synergy
Darksteel Plate
79%inclusion53 decks67 decks
74%synergy
Champion's Helm
81%inclusion54 decks67 decks
74%synergy
Sword of the Animist
76%inclusion51 decks67 decks
68%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
73%inclusion49 decks67 decks
67%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
75%inclusion50 decks67 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
82%inclusion55 decks67 decks
57%synergy
Cultivate
81%inclusion54 decks67 decks
31%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
72%inclusion48 decks67 decks
66%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
72%inclusion48 decks67 decks
65%synergy
Clever Concealment
69%inclusion46 decks67 decks
60%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
69%inclusion46 decks67 decks
61%synergy
Dispatch
66%inclusion44 decks67 decks
59%synergy
Vandalblast
66%inclusion44 decks67 decks
57%synergy
Unfinished Business
66%inclusion44 decks67 decks
62%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
64%inclusion43 decks67 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Professor Hojo
63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
55%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
54%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
53%synergy
Bastion Protector
55%inclusion37 decks67 decks
51%synergy
Zack Fair
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
48%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
49%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
40%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
40%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
43%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
41%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
37%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
31%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
35%synergy
Bronze Guardian
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Helitrooper
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
31%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Weapons Vendor
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Barret Wallace
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Armory Automaton
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Freya Crescent
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Birds of Paradise
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-13%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Llanowar Elves
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Cloud's Limit Break
63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
57%synergy
Chaos Warp
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
40%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
-13%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
-17%synergy
Inventory Management
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Heroic Intervention
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
-21%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Boros Charm
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-24%synergy
Generous Gift
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-20%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-14%synergy
Judgment Bolt
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Rampant Growth
63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Austere Command
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
47%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
47%synergy
Decimate
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Open the Armory
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Harmonize
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Farseek
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
-25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Suplex
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Single Combat
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Commune with Beavers
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-22%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hero's Blade
63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
59%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
56%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
45%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
43%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
44%synergy
Mask of Memory
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
41%synergy
Buster Sword
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
35%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Ultima Weapon
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
34%synergy
Genji Glove
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
28%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Helm of the Host
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Skullclamp
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Explorer's Scope
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Samurai's Katana
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Basilisk Collar
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Nettlecyst
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
The Wind Crystal
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Leyline Axe
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Sunforger
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Argentum Armor
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Meteor Sword
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
The Fire Crystal
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Quietus Spike
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Embercleave
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
30%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
31%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Aggravated Assault
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
16%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Strong Back
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Windcrag Siege
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Fighter Class
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Super State
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Annie Joins Up
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-13%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-18%synergy
Rancor
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Scavenger Grounds
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
46%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
45%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion67 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion62 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Summoning Materia
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
49%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion66 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion65 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion64 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion63 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
87%inclusion58 decks67 decks
44%synergy
Jungle Shrine
85%inclusion57 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
85%inclusion57 decks67 decks
47%synergy
Rootbound Crag
84%inclusion56 decks67 decks
45%synergy
Path of Ancestry
84%inclusion56 decks67 decks
49%synergy
Canopy Vista
84%inclusion56 decks67 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
82%inclusion55 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Cinder Glade
82%inclusion55 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Rugged Prairie
79%inclusion53 decks67 decks
69%synergy
Game Trail
78%inclusion52 decks67 decks
58%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
78%inclusion52 decks67 decks
62%synergy
Fortified Village
75%inclusion50 decks67 decks
53%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
75%inclusion50 decks67 decks
67%synergy
Battlefield Forge
73%inclusion49 decks67 decks
50%synergy
Brushland
70%inclusion47 decks67 decks
49%synergy
Spire of Industry
66%inclusion44 decks67 decks
61%synergy
Evolving Wilds
64%inclusion43 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
45%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
51%synergy
Mossfire Valley
55%inclusion37 decks67 decks
41%synergy
Radiant Grove
55%inclusion37 decks67 decks
50%synergy
Sacred Peaks
55%inclusion37 decks67 decks
50%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
49%synergy
Ash Barrens
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
42%synergy
Stomping Ground
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-27%synergy
Temple of Plenty
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Foundry
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-29%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Crossroads Village
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Triumph
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Abandon
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Blossoming Sands
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Rugged Highlands
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Boros Garrison
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Demolition Field
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Capital City
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy