Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget Optimized Combo

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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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Scryfall
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Teferi's Protection
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83%synergy
Smothering Tithe
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86%synergy
Creatures
Professional Face-Breaker
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93%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
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96%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
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99%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
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78%synergy
Esper Sentinel
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88%synergy
Combat Celebrant
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98%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
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96%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
92%synergy
Bastion Protector
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
97%synergy
Guardian of Faith
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
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95%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
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90%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
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92%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
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99%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
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91%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
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97%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
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91%synergy
Professor Hojo
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92%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
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99%synergy
Edgar, Master Machinist
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100%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
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90%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
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94%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
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96%synergy
Amy Rose
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99%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
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94%synergy
Clever Concealment
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92%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
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42%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
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93%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
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94%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
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86%synergy
Vandalblast
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91%synergy
Nature's Lore
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62%synergy
Unfinished Business
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97%synergy
Rampant Growth
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62%synergy
Cultivate
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50%synergy
Decimate
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93%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Behemoth Sledge
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95%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
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98%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
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96%synergy
Helm of the Host
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97%synergy
Colossus Hammer
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94%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
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95%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
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99%synergy
Darksteel Plate
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96%synergy
Champion's Helm
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94%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
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73%synergy
Lightning Greaves
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75%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
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96%synergy
Sword of the Animist
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93%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
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97%synergy
Hero's Blade
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97%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
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98%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
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94%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
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92%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
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95%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
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99%synergy
Super State
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99%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
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95%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
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90%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
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26%synergy
Sol Ring
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16%synergy
Talisman of Unity
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91%synergy
Summoning Materia
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94%synergy
Lands
Game Trail
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80%synergy
Command Tower
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9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
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47%synergy
Jungle Shrine
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45%synergy
Radiant Grove
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94%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
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63%synergy
Spire of Industry
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95%synergy
Fortified Village
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79%synergy
Brushland
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80%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
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84%synergy
Battlefield Forge
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78%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
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92%synergy
Rootbound Crag
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63%synergy
Mountain
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5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
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95%synergy
Forest
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3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
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65%synergy
Plains
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4%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
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95%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
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59%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
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93%synergy
Canopy Vista
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51%synergy
Cinder Glade
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51%synergy
City of Brass
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93%synergy
Sacred Peaks
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95%synergy