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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Saved by the Shell
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Adept Watershaper
4.4%inclusion2 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Formidable Speaker
1.3%inclusion1 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Morningtide's Light
1.3%inclusion1 decks80 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
97%inclusion126 decks130 decks
88%synergy
Buster Sword
92%inclusion112 decks122 decks
84%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
89%inclusion110 decks123 decks
82%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
86%inclusion112 decks130 decks
81%synergy
Colossus Hammer
88%inclusion114 decks130 decks
81%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
85%inclusion110 decks130 decks
81%synergy
Forge Anew
82%inclusion106 decks130 decks
77%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
75%inclusion97 decks130 decks
70%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
74%inclusion96 decks130 decks
68%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
77%inclusion96 decks124 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
75%inclusion97 decks130 decks
67%synergy
Heroic Intervention
72%inclusion94 decks130 decks
33%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
72%inclusion88 decks123 decks
61%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion91 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
67%inclusion87 decks130 decks
63%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
64%inclusion79 decks123 decks
56%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
64%inclusion83 decks130 decks
60%synergy
Sword of the Animist
64%inclusion83 decks130 decks
56%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
62%inclusion81 decks130 decks
59%synergy
Shadowspear
58%inclusion76 decks130 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
60%inclusion78 decks130 decks
47%synergy
Teferi's Protection
57%inclusion74 decks130 decks
40%synergy
Smothering Tithe
44%inclusion57 decks130 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion47 decks130 decks
30%synergy
Worldly Tutor
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Jeska's Will
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
55%inclusion72 decks130 decks
34%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
53%inclusion69 decks130 decks
50%synergy
Esper Sentinel
52%inclusion68 decks130 decks
40%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
51%inclusion66 decks130 decks
46%synergy
Birds of Paradise
50%inclusion65 decks130 decks
27%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
49%inclusion64 decks130 decks
45%synergy
Professor Hojo
49%inclusion60 decks123 decks
41%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
46%inclusion57 decks123 decks
37%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
45%inclusion58 decks130 decks
41%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
43%inclusion56 decks130 decks
41%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
41%inclusion50 decks123 decks
36%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
40%inclusion49 decks123 decks
36%synergy
Delighted Halfling
38%inclusion50 decks130 decks
29%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
35%inclusion46 decks130 decks
33%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
33%inclusion43 decks130 decks
31%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
32%inclusion42 decks130 decks
30%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
30%inclusion37 decks123 decks
23%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
28%inclusion36 decks130 decks
24%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
28%inclusion34 decks123 decks
24%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
28%inclusion34 decks123 decks
22%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
27%inclusion33 decks123 decks
22%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
25%inclusion30 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
24%inclusion30 decks123 decks
17%synergy
Zack Fair
24%inclusion29 decks123 decks
18%synergy
Bastion Protector
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
22%inclusion28 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
22%inclusion28 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Amy Rose
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Helitrooper
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Lion Sash
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Freya Crescent
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Bloom Tender
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Combat Celebrant
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Mother of Runes
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
52%inclusion67 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
47%inclusion61 decks130 decks
34%synergy
Clever Concealment
46%inclusion60 decks130 decks
38%synergy
Inventory Management
42%inclusion55 decks130 decks
38%synergy
Boros Charm
37%inclusion48 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Dispatch
32%inclusion41 decks130 decks
25%synergy
Akroma's Will
26%inclusion34 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
25%inclusion31 decks123 decks
18%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
20%inclusion25 decks123 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Silence
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Eladamri's Call
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Beast Within
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
-21%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
-17%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
57%inclusion74 decks130 decks
52%synergy
Nature's Lore
56%inclusion73 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Farseek
35%inclusion46 decks130 decks
-12%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion43 decks130 decks
-16%synergy
Three Visits
30%inclusion39 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion38 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Rampant Growth
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
-11%synergy
Unfinished Business
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
-10%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Full Throttle
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-22%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Gamble
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Decimate
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Harmonize
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
52%inclusion68 decks130 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion62 decks130 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
46%inclusion60 decks130 decks
44%synergy
Helm of the Host
45%inclusion59 decks130 decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion58 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
44%inclusion54 decks123 decks
36%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
41%inclusion53 decks130 decks
38%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
41%inclusion53 decks130 decks
36%synergy
Genji Glove
40%inclusion49 decks121 decks
35%synergy
Champion's Helm
38%inclusion49 decks130 decks
31%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
35%inclusion46 decks130 decks
33%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
34%inclusion41 decks122 decks
31%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion43 decks130 decks
29%synergy
Sunforger
31%inclusion40 decks130 decks
29%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
29%inclusion36 decks123 decks
23%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
29%inclusion38 decks130 decks
25%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
28%inclusion36 decks130 decks
26%synergy
Commander's Plate
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
26%inclusion34 decks130 decks
24%synergy
Embercleave
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
23%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
24%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
22%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Plate
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Nettlecyst
22%inclusion28 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
22%inclusion28 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Ultima Weapon
21%inclusion26 decks123 decks
18%synergy
Basilisk Collar
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Hero's Blade
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Mask of Memory
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Power Fist
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Samurai's Katana
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Celestial Armor
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
51%inclusion66 decks130 decks
46%synergy
Fighter Class
44%inclusion57 decks130 decks
42%synergy
Annie Joins Up
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Strong Back
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Super State
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-23%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
49%inclusion64 decks130 decks
22%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
35%inclusion46 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
31%inclusion40 decks130 decks
26%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
30%inclusion39 decks130 decks
25%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
26%inclusion32 decks123 decks
24%synergy
Inventors' Fair
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
23%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
22%inclusion28 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Buried Ruin
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Axgard Armory
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Den
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion128 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion120 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Summoning Materia
19%inclusion23 decks123 decks
13%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion127 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion127 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion125 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion125 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
82%inclusion107 decks130 decks
43%synergy
Stomping Ground
79%inclusion103 decks130 decks
36%synergy
Temple Garden
71%inclusion92 decks130 decks
29%synergy
Windswept Heath
66%inclusion86 decks130 decks
35%synergy
Wooded Foothills
66%inclusion86 decks130 decks
36%synergy
Arid Mesa
62%inclusion80 decks130 decks
34%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
62%inclusion80 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
61%inclusion79 decks130 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion76 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Rootbound Crag
53%inclusion69 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
53%inclusion69 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Battlefield Forge
52%inclusion68 decks130 decks
30%synergy
Spire of Industry
51%inclusion66 decks130 decks
46%synergy
Spire Garden
49%inclusion64 decks130 decks
23%synergy
Brushland
49%inclusion64 decks130 decks
28%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
49%inclusion64 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Spectator Seating
48%inclusion63 decks130 decks
23%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion50 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Canopy Vista
38%inclusion50 decks130 decks
-11%synergy
Jungle Shrine
37%inclusion48 decks130 decks
-18%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
36%inclusion47 decks130 decks
29%synergy
Cinder Glade
35%inclusion46 decks130 decks
-14%synergy
Rugged Prairie
35%inclusion45 decks130 decks
24%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Taiga
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
22%inclusion28 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Savannah
22%inclusion28 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Plateau
22%inclusion28 decks130 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Fortified Village
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Hushwood Verge
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Thornspire Verge
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Game Trail
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Karplusan Forest
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion21 decks123 decks
15%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Sundown Pass
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Lush Portico
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Mossfire Valley
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Rockfall Vale
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
-10%synergy
Elegant Parlor
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
-9%synergy