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
Mirrormind Crown
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
90%inclusion57 decks63 decks
81%synergy
Colossus Hammer
87%inclusion55 decks63 decks
81%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
90%inclusion57 decks63 decks
80%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
89%inclusion56 decks63 decks
80%synergy
Champion's Helm
84%inclusion53 decks63 decks
78%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
81%inclusion51 decks63 decks
75%synergy
Darksteel Plate
76%inclusion48 decks63 decks
72%synergy
Sword of the Animist
75%inclusion47 decks63 decks
67%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
73%inclusion46 decks63 decks
66%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
71%inclusion45 decks63 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
78%inclusion49 decks63 decks
52%synergy
Cultivate
76%inclusion48 decks63 decks
27%synergy
Dispatch
70%inclusion44 decks63 decks
64%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
70%inclusion44 decks63 decks
61%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
68%inclusion43 decks63 decks
61%synergy
Unfinished Business
67%inclusion42 decks63 decks
63%synergy
Vandalblast
65%inclusion41 decks63 decks
56%synergy
Hero's Blade
65%inclusion41 decks63 decks
62%synergy
Clever Concealment
65%inclusion41 decks63 decks
56%synergy
Rampant Growth
63%inclusion40 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
63%inclusion40 decks63 decks
55%synergy
Professor Hojo
63%inclusion40 decks63 decks
56%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
57%inclusion36 decks63 decks
50%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
57%inclusion36 decks63 decks
52%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
57%inclusion36 decks63 decks
51%synergy
Zack Fair
56%inclusion35 decks63 decks
50%synergy
Bastion Protector
54%inclusion34 decks63 decks
50%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
48%inclusion30 decks63 decks
40%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
48%inclusion30 decks63 decks
40%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
35%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
36%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
35%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
38%synergy
Helitrooper
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
34%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
33%synergy
Bronze Guardian
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Barret Wallace
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Freya Crescent
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Armory Automaton
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Weapons Vendor
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Birds of Paradise
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
-10%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Elves
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-8%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Amy Rose
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
62%inclusion39 decks63 decks
42%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
62%inclusion39 decks63 decks
56%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
48%inclusion30 decks63 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
-16%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
-20%synergy
Inventory Management
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Heroic Intervention
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
-22%synergy
Boros Charm
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
-9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Restoration Magic
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-10%synergy
Beast Within
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-22%synergy
Generous Gift
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-19%synergy
Judgment Bolt
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
62%inclusion39 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Austere Command
59%inclusion37 decks63 decks
44%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
49%inclusion31 decks63 decks
45%synergy
Open the Armory
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
27%synergy
Decimate
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Harmonize
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Farseek
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
-21%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
-8%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Single Combat
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Suplex
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Commune with Beavers
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Three Visits
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-21%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
60%inclusion38 decks63 decks
56%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
56%inclusion35 decks63 decks
49%synergy
Mask of Memory
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
44%synergy
Buster Sword
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
36%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
38%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
40%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
37%synergy
Genji Glove
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
8%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
29%synergy
Helm of the Host
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Ultima Weapon
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
29%synergy
Skullclamp
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Explorer's Scope
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Samurai's Katana
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Basilisk Collar
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Nettlecyst
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Warrior's Sword
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Argentum Armor
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
White Mage's Staff
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Embercleave
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Leyline Axe
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Bard's Bow
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
The Fire Crystal
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Phoenix Down
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Worldslayer
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
33%synergy
Forge Anew
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
27%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Aggravated Assault
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
5%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Strong Back
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Windcrag Siege
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Rancor
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
70%inclusion44 decks63 decks
64%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
54%inclusion34 decks63 decks
44%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
42%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-7%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion63 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion58 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Summoning Materia
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
45%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
White Auracite
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion62 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion61 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion60 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion59 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Jungle Shrine
89%inclusion56 decks63 decks
34%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
87%inclusion55 decks63 decks
45%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
87%inclusion55 decks63 decks
49%synergy
Canopy Vista
84%inclusion53 decks63 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
81%inclusion51 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Rootbound Crag
79%inclusion50 decks63 decks
42%synergy
Game Trail
79%inclusion50 decks63 decks
59%synergy
Cinder Glade
79%inclusion50 decks63 decks
30%synergy
Rugged Prairie
78%inclusion49 decks63 decks
68%synergy
Path of Ancestry
78%inclusion49 decks63 decks
43%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
76%inclusion48 decks63 decks
61%synergy
Brushland
73%inclusion46 decks63 decks
52%synergy
Battlefield Forge
73%inclusion46 decks63 decks
50%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
73%inclusion46 decks63 decks
66%synergy
Fortified Village
71%inclusion45 decks63 decks
50%synergy
Spire of Industry
68%inclusion43 decks63 decks
63%synergy
Evolving Wilds
62%inclusion39 decks63 decks
31%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
60%inclusion38 decks63 decks
44%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
60%inclusion38 decks63 decks
52%synergy
Radiant Grove
57%inclusion36 decks63 decks
52%synergy
Mossfire Valley
54%inclusion34 decks63 decks
40%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
52%inclusion33 decks63 decks
47%synergy
Sacred Peaks
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
45%synergy
Ash Barrens
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
40%synergy
Stomping Ground
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
-26%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Crossroads Village
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Blossoming Sands
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Plenty
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-30%synergy
Capital City
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Starting Town
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Abandon
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Rugged Highlands
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy