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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Sokka, Swordmaster
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Crystalline Armor
1.9%inclusion1 decks54 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion118 decks121 decks
89%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
87%inclusion105 decks121 decks
83%synergy
Buster Sword
91%inclusion103 decks113 decks
83%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
87%inclusion105 decks121 decks
82%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
89%inclusion101 decks114 decks
81%synergy
Colossus Hammer
85%inclusion103 decks121 decks
79%synergy
Forge Anew
81%inclusion98 decks121 decks
77%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
79%inclusion95 decks121 decks
74%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
74%inclusion90 decks121 decks
69%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
76%inclusion92 decks121 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
77%inclusion89 decks115 decks
68%synergy
Heroic Intervention
72%inclusion87 decks121 decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion85 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
70%inclusion80 decks114 decks
60%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
69%inclusion84 decks121 decks
65%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
69%inclusion84 decks121 decks
66%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
65%inclusion74 decks114 decks
56%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
64%inclusion78 decks121 decks
61%synergy
Sword of the Animist
64%inclusion77 decks121 decks
56%synergy
Open the Armory
60%inclusion73 decks121 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
63%inclusion76 decks121 decks
50%synergy
Teferi's Protection
59%inclusion71 decks121 decks
42%synergy
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion50 decks121 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Tomb
39%inclusion47 decks121 decks
32%synergy
Worldly Tutor
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Jeska's Will
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
56%inclusion68 decks121 decks
44%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
55%inclusion67 decks121 decks
34%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
54%inclusion65 decks121 decks
50%synergy
Birds of Paradise
51%inclusion62 decks121 decks
28%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
50%inclusion61 decks121 decks
46%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
47%inclusion57 decks121 decks
42%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
46%inclusion52 decks114 decks
42%synergy
Professor Hojo
46%inclusion52 decks114 decks
37%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
45%inclusion55 decks121 decks
44%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
45%inclusion55 decks121 decks
42%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
42%inclusion48 decks114 decks
37%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
40%inclusion46 decks114 decks
31%synergy
Delighted Halfling
38%inclusion46 decks121 decks
28%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
36%inclusion43 decks121 decks
34%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
34%inclusion41 decks121 decks
32%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
26%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
32%inclusion39 decks121 decks
30%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
31%inclusion35 decks114 decks
25%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
29%inclusion33 decks114 decks
25%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
27%inclusion31 decks114 decks
21%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
26%inclusion30 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
26%inclusion31 decks121 decks
22%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
22%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
23%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
22%inclusion27 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Zack Fair
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Bastion Protector
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Amy Rose
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
9%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Lion Sash
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Helitrooper
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Freya Crescent
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Voice of Victory
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
52%inclusion63 decks121 decks
-3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
49%inclusion59 decks121 decks
36%synergy
Clever Concealment
46%inclusion56 decks121 decks
38%synergy
Inventory Management
43%inclusion52 decks121 decks
39%synergy
Boros Charm
36%inclusion44 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Dispatch
35%inclusion42 decks121 decks
29%synergy
Akroma's Will
26%inclusion31 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Silence
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
-14%synergy
Beast Within
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
-20%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Eladamri's Call
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
56%inclusion68 decks121 decks
18%synergy
Farseek
33%inclusion40 decks121 decks
-15%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion40 decks121 decks
-17%synergy
Three Visits
30%inclusion36 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
27%inclusion33 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Rampant Growth
26%inclusion32 decks121 decks
-12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
-8%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Unfinished Business
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Full Throttle
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-23%synergy
Harmonize
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-3%synergy
Gamble
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
60%inclusion72 decks121 decks
56%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
52%inclusion63 decks121 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion58 decks121 decks
23%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
46%inclusion52 decks114 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
45%inclusion55 decks121 decks
44%synergy
Helm of the Host
45%inclusion55 decks121 decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion51 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Genji Glove
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
36%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
40%inclusion49 decks121 decks
38%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
37%inclusion45 decks121 decks
35%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
37%inclusion45 decks121 decks
33%synergy
Champion's Helm
36%inclusion44 decks121 decks
30%synergy
Mithril Coat
34%inclusion41 decks121 decks
30%synergy
Sunforger
32%inclusion39 decks121 decks
31%synergy
Commander's Plate
30%inclusion36 decks121 decks
29%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
29%inclusion33 decks113 decks
26%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
29%inclusion33 decks114 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
29%inclusion35 decks121 decks
27%synergy
Embercleave
28%inclusion34 decks121 decks
26%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
28%inclusion34 decks121 decks
24%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
28%inclusion34 decks121 decks
26%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion32 decks121 decks
25%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
24%synergy
Nettlecyst
22%inclusion27 decks121 decks
20%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
20%synergy
Darksteel Plate
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
18%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
18%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Ultima Weapon
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Blade
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Memory
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Axe
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Power Fist
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Samurai's Katana
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
58%inclusion70 decks121 decks
53%synergy
Fighter Class
44%inclusion53 decks121 decks
42%synergy
Annie Joins Up
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Strong Back
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
-23%synergy
Super State
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
47%inclusion57 decks121 decks
20%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
37%inclusion45 decks121 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Saga
31%inclusion38 decks121 decks
27%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
29%inclusion35 decks121 decks
24%synergy
Inventors' Fair
26%inclusion31 decks121 decks
24%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
20%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
22%inclusion27 decks121 decks
18%synergy
Buried Ruin
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
-3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Axgard Armory
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Den
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion119 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion110 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Mox Opal
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
22%synergy
The Aetherspark
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
18%synergy
Summoning Materia
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Unity
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion118 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion118 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion117 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion116 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
83%inclusion101 decks121 decks
44%synergy
Stomping Ground
79%inclusion96 decks121 decks
36%synergy
Temple Garden
73%inclusion88 decks121 decks
31%synergy
Windswept Heath
69%inclusion84 decks121 decks
38%synergy
Wooded Foothills
69%inclusion83 decks121 decks
39%synergy
Arid Mesa
64%inclusion78 decks121 decks
37%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
60%inclusion73 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
59%inclusion71 decks121 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion67 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
55%inclusion67 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Rootbound Crag
52%inclusion63 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Spire Garden
50%inclusion61 decks121 decks
23%synergy
Battlefield Forge
50%inclusion61 decks121 decks
28%synergy
Spectator Seating
50%inclusion61 decks121 decks
25%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
50%inclusion60 decks121 decks
21%synergy
Spire of Industry
49%inclusion59 decks121 decks
44%synergy
Brushland
48%inclusion58 decks121 decks
28%synergy
Canopy Vista
40%inclusion49 decks121 decks
-9%synergy
Cinder Glade
36%inclusion44 decks121 decks
-13%synergy
Jungle Shrine
35%inclusion42 decks121 decks
-21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
34%inclusion41 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
32%inclusion39 decks121 decks
25%synergy
Rugged Prairie
31%inclusion38 decks121 decks
22%synergy
Taiga
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Plateau
23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Savannah
22%inclusion27 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Fortified Village
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Hushwood Verge
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Thornspire Verge
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Game Trail
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Karplusan Forest
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Sundown Pass
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Starting Town
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Lush Portico
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Rockfall Vale
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
-11%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
-17%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
-4%synergy