Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Optimized Equipment

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Formidable Speaker
1.4%inclusion1 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Morningtide's Light
1.4%inclusion1 decks71 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion119 decks122 decks
89%synergy
Buster Sword
91%inclusion104 decks114 decks
83%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
86%inclusion105 decks122 decks
83%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
86%inclusion105 decks122 decks
81%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
89%inclusion102 decks115 decks
81%synergy
Colossus Hammer
87%inclusion106 decks122 decks
81%synergy
Forge Anew
81%inclusion99 decks122 decks
77%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
75%inclusion92 decks122 decks
71%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
78%inclusion91 decks116 decks
69%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
76%inclusion93 decks122 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Conqueror's Flail
73%inclusion89 decks122 decks
67%synergy
Heroic Intervention
71%inclusion87 decks122 decks
32%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
70%inclusion81 decks115 decks
60%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion84 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
69%inclusion84 decks122 decks
65%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
67%inclusion82 decks122 decks
63%synergy
Sword of the Animist
65%inclusion79 decks122 decks
57%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
64%inclusion74 decks115 decks
56%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
63%inclusion77 decks122 decks
60%synergy
Open the Armory
60%inclusion73 decks122 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
61%inclusion75 decks122 decks
49%synergy
Teferi's Protection
56%inclusion68 decks122 decks
39%synergy
Smothering Tithe
39%inclusion48 decks122 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion44 decks122 decks
30%synergy
Worldly Tutor
25%inclusion30 decks122 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Jeska's Will
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
55%inclusion67 decks122 decks
33%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
54%inclusion66 decks122 decks
51%synergy
Esper Sentinel
54%inclusion66 decks122 decks
42%synergy
Birds of Paradise
50%inclusion61 decks122 decks
27%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
49%inclusion60 decks122 decks
44%synergy
Professor Hojo
48%inclusion55 decks115 decks
40%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
47%inclusion57 decks122 decks
42%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
45%inclusion55 decks122 decks
42%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
44%inclusion54 decks122 decks
42%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
42%inclusion48 decks115 decks
38%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
42%inclusion48 decks115 decks
33%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
41%inclusion47 decks115 decks
36%synergy
Delighted Halfling
38%inclusion46 decks122 decks
28%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
36%inclusion44 decks122 decks
34%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
34%inclusion41 decks122 decks
31%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
33%inclusion40 decks122 decks
31%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
31%inclusion36 decks115 decks
25%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
30%inclusion34 decks115 decks
26%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
29%inclusion33 decks115 decks
23%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
28%inclusion32 decks115 decks
22%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
25%inclusion31 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
24%inclusion28 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Zack Fair
23%inclusion26 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Amy Rose
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Lion Sash
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Helitrooper
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Freya Crescent
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Bloom Tender
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
52%inclusion63 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Clever Concealment
48%inclusion59 decks122 decks
40%synergy
Deflecting Swat
48%inclusion59 decks122 decks
36%synergy
Inventory Management
42%inclusion51 decks122 decks
37%synergy
Boros Charm
39%inclusion47 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Dispatch
34%inclusion42 decks122 decks
29%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion31 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Eladamri's Call
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Beast Within
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
-21%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
-16%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
58%inclusion71 decks122 decks
20%synergy
Farseek
35%inclusion43 decks122 decks
-13%synergy
Cultivate
34%inclusion41 decks122 decks
-16%synergy
Three Visits
30%inclusion37 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion35 decks122 decks
20%synergy
Rampant Growth
26%inclusion32 decks122 decks
-12%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
-9%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Unfinished Business
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Full Throttle
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-21%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Decimate
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
57%inclusion69 decks122 decks
53%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
54%inclusion66 decks122 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion61 decks122 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
46%inclusion56 decks122 decks
44%synergy
Helm of the Host
46%inclusion56 decks122 decks
42%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
44%inclusion51 decks115 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion54 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Genji Glove
41%inclusion46 decks113 decks
36%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
40%inclusion49 decks122 decks
36%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
39%inclusion48 decks122 decks
37%synergy
Champion's Helm
36%inclusion44 decks122 decks
30%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
35%inclusion43 decks122 decks
33%synergy
Mithril Coat
34%inclusion41 decks122 decks
29%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
30%synergy
Sunforger
32%inclusion39 decks122 decks
31%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
30%inclusion35 decks115 decks
24%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
30%inclusion36 decks122 decks
25%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
29%inclusion35 decks122 decks
27%synergy
Embercleave
28%inclusion34 decks122 decks
26%synergy
Commander's Plate
28%inclusion34 decks122 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
27%inclusion33 decks122 decks
25%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion32 decks122 decks
24%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
23%synergy
Nettlecyst
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Plate
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Ultima Weapon
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Basilisk Collar
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Hero's Blade
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Memory
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Power Fist
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Axe
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Samurai's Katana
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
54%inclusion66 decks122 decks
49%synergy
Fighter Class
43%inclusion53 decks122 decks
41%synergy
Annie Joins Up
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Strong Back
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
-23%synergy
Super State
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
48%inclusion59 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
36%inclusion44 decks122 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Saga
32%inclusion39 decks122 decks
27%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
31%inclusion38 decks122 decks
26%synergy
Inventors' Fair
25%inclusion31 decks122 decks
23%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
24%inclusion28 decks115 decks
22%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
23%inclusion28 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Axgard Armory
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion120 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion112 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Mox Opal
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
21%synergy
The Aetherspark
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Summoning Materia
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion119 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion119 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion118 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion117 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
83%inclusion101 decks122 decks
43%synergy
Stomping Ground
80%inclusion98 decks122 decks
37%synergy
Temple Garden
72%inclusion88 decks122 decks
30%synergy
Windswept Heath
66%inclusion81 decks122 decks
35%synergy
Wooded Foothills
66%inclusion81 decks122 decks
37%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
61%inclusion75 decks122 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
61%inclusion75 decks122 decks
34%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
61%inclusion74 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion70 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
53%inclusion65 decks122 decks
31%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
53%inclusion65 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Rootbound Crag
52%inclusion64 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Brushland
51%inclusion62 decks122 decks
30%synergy
Spire of Industry
50%inclusion61 decks122 decks
45%synergy
Spire Garden
48%inclusion59 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
48%inclusion58 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Spectator Seating
48%inclusion58 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Canopy Vista
39%inclusion48 decks122 decks
-10%synergy
Jungle Shrine
37%inclusion45 decks122 decks
-18%synergy
Cinder Glade
36%inclusion44 decks122 decks
-13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
35%inclusion43 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
34%inclusion41 decks122 decks
26%synergy
Rugged Prairie
33%inclusion40 decks122 decks
23%synergy
Taiga
25%inclusion30 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Plateau
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Savannah
23%inclusion28 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Fortified Village
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Hushwood Verge
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Thornspire Verge
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Game Trail
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Karplusan Forest
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Sundown Pass
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Mossfire Valley
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Lush Portico
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
-17%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
9%synergy