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
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
89%inclusion54 decks61 decks
82%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
92%inclusion56 decks61 decks
82%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
90%inclusion55 decks61 decks
81%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
89%inclusion54 decks61 decks
80%synergy
Champion's Helm
84%inclusion51 decks61 decks
77%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
82%inclusion50 decks61 decks
76%synergy
Darksteel Plate
75%inclusion46 decks61 decks
71%synergy
Sword of the Animist
75%inclusion46 decks61 decks
68%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
67%synergy
Unfinished Business
69%inclusion42 decks61 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
79%inclusion48 decks61 decks
53%synergy
Cultivate
77%inclusion47 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
65%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
70%inclusion43 decks61 decks
65%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
70%inclusion43 decks61 decks
62%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
70%inclusion43 decks61 decks
63%synergy
Dispatch
69%inclusion42 decks61 decks
63%synergy
Vandalblast
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
57%synergy
Hero's Blade
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
62%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Professor Hojo
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
58%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
54%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
50%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
51%synergy
Zack Fair
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
51%synergy
Bastion Protector
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
50%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
39%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
39%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Helitrooper
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Bronze Guardian
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Armory Automaton
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Barret Wallace
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Weapons Vendor
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Freya Crescent
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Birds of Paradise
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Elves
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Amy Rose
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Prompto Argentum
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Clever Concealment
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
57%synergy
Chaos Warp
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
41%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
55%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
-15%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
-18%synergy
Inventory Management
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Heroic Intervention
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-20%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
Generous Gift
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-19%synergy
Beast Within
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-23%synergy
Judgment Bolt
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Haste Magic
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Thunder Magic
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Nature's Lore
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Austere Command
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
43%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
45%synergy
Open the Armory
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Decimate
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Harmonize
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Farseek
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
-21%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Suplex
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Commune with Beavers
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Single Combat
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Reach the Horizon
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
56%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
51%synergy
Mask of Memory
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
47%synergy
Buster Sword
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
42%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Genji Glove
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Ultima Weapon
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
31%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Helm of the Host
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Skullclamp
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Explorer's Scope
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Samurai's Katana
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Basilisk Collar
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Warrior's Sword
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Nettlecyst
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Embercleave
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Argentum Armor
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
White Mage's Staff
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Bard's Bow
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
The Fire Crystal
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Worldslayer
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Goldvein Pick
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Phoenix Down
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Forge Anew
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Aggravated Assault
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Strong Back
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Windcrag Siege
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Annie Joins Up
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-13%synergy
Super State
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Scavenger Grounds
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
43%synergy
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Buried Ruin
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion61 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion56 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Summoning Materia
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
47%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
White Auracite
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion60 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion59 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion58 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion57 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Jungle Shrine
90%inclusion55 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
90%inclusion55 decks61 decks
48%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
89%inclusion54 decks61 decks
51%synergy
Canopy Vista
85%inclusion52 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
84%inclusion51 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Game Trail
80%inclusion49 decks61 decks
60%synergy
Rootbound Crag
80%inclusion49 decks61 decks
43%synergy
Path of Ancestry
80%inclusion49 decks61 decks
46%synergy
Rugged Prairie
80%inclusion49 decks61 decks
70%synergy
Cinder Glade
80%inclusion49 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
75%inclusion46 decks61 decks
60%synergy
Battlefield Forge
75%inclusion46 decks61 decks
53%synergy
Brushland
75%inclusion46 decks61 decks
55%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
74%inclusion45 decks61 decks
67%synergy
Spire of Industry
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
67%synergy
Fortified Village
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
51%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
55%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
45%synergy
Evolving Wilds
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Radiant Grove
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
52%synergy
Mossfire Valley
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
47%synergy
Sacred Peaks
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
45%synergy
Ash Barrens
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
42%synergy
Stomping Ground
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-25%synergy
Crossroads Village
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-30%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-13%synergy
Starting Town
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Capital City
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Plenty
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Abandon
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Blossoming Sands
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Rugged Highlands
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy