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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Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Saved by the Shell
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
1.8%inclusion1 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Casey Jones, Jury-Rig Justiciar
1.1%inclusion1 decks92 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion143 decks146 decks
89%synergy
Buster Sword
93%inclusion128 decks138 decks
85%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
90%inclusion125 decks139 decks
83%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
86%inclusion126 decks146 decks
81%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
85%inclusion124 decks146 decks
81%synergy
Colossus Hammer
86%inclusion126 decks146 decks
80%synergy
Forge Anew
82%inclusion119 decks146 decks
77%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
77%inclusion113 decks146 decks
73%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
75%inclusion110 decks146 decks
69%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
76%inclusion107 decks140 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
74%inclusion108 decks146 decks
66%synergy
Heroic Intervention
72%inclusion105 decks146 decks
33%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
69%inclusion96 decks139 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion100 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Sword of the Animist
68%inclusion99 decks146 decks
60%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
66%inclusion97 decks146 decks
63%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
66%inclusion97 decks146 decks
63%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
66%inclusion96 decks146 decks
61%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
64%inclusion89 decks139 decks
56%synergy
Shadowspear
61%inclusion89 decks146 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
62%inclusion90 decks146 decks
49%synergy
Teferi's Protection
57%inclusion83 decks146 decks
40%synergy
Smothering Tithe
45%inclusion65 decks146 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion53 decks146 decks
30%synergy
Worldly Tutor
23%inclusion33 decks146 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion24 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion21 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
56%inclusion82 decks146 decks
35%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
53%inclusion77 decks146 decks
49%synergy
Esper Sentinel
53%inclusion77 decks146 decks
40%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
53%inclusion77 decks146 decks
48%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
51%inclusion74 decks146 decks
46%synergy
Birds of Paradise
50%inclusion73 decks146 decks
27%synergy
Professor Hojo
49%inclusion68 decks139 decks
41%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
47%inclusion66 decks139 decks
39%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
47%inclusion68 decks146 decks
43%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
43%inclusion63 decks146 decks
41%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
42%inclusion58 decks139 decks
37%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
38%inclusion55 decks146 decks
36%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
37%inclusion52 decks139 decks
34%synergy
Delighted Halfling
36%inclusion52 decks146 decks
26%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
34%inclusion50 decks146 decks
32%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
32%inclusion46 decks146 decks
29%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
29%inclusion40 decks139 decks
25%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
29%inclusion40 decks139 decks
22%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
27%inclusion37 decks139 decks
21%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
25%inclusion37 decks146 decks
22%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
25%inclusion36 decks146 decks
20%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
24%inclusion34 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
23%inclusion32 decks139 decks
18%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
23%inclusion33 decks146 decks
21%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
22%inclusion30 decks138 decks
20%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
21%inclusion31 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Zack Fair
21%inclusion29 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Bastion Protector
21%inclusion30 decks146 decks
17%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
20%inclusion29 decks146 decks
16%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
19%inclusion28 decks146 decks
18%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
18%inclusion26 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
16%inclusion24 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
13%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Amy Rose
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
12%synergy
Helitrooper
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Bloom Tender
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Freya Crescent
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
-2%synergy
Lion Sash
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
55%inclusion80 decks146 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
48%inclusion70 decks146 decks
39%synergy
Deflecting Swat
45%inclusion66 decks146 decks
32%synergy
Inventory Management
40%inclusion58 decks146 decks
35%synergy
Boros Charm
36%inclusion53 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Dispatch
32%inclusion47 decks146 decks
26%synergy
Akroma's Will
27%inclusion39 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
24%inclusion34 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion34 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion31 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
19%inclusion26 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion27 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
-13%synergy
Eladamri's Call
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Beast Within
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
-19%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
60%inclusion88 decks146 decks
22%synergy
Open the Armory
57%inclusion83 decks146 decks
52%synergy
Farseek
39%inclusion57 decks146 decks
-8%synergy
Three Visits
31%inclusion45 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Cultivate
31%inclusion45 decks146 decks
-18%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion43 decks146 decks
20%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion37 decks146 decks
-13%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion25 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Unfinished Business
15%inclusion22 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
15%inclusion22 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion21 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
-12%synergy
Full Throttle
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Gamble
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
-22%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
53%inclusion78 decks146 decks
50%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
49%inclusion71 decks146 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
49%inclusion71 decks146 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
48%inclusion70 decks146 decks
46%synergy
Helm of the Host
44%inclusion64 decks146 decks
40%synergy
Genji Glove
43%inclusion59 decks137 decks
38%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
42%inclusion61 decks146 decks
39%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
40%inclusion58 decks146 decks
35%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
40%inclusion55 decks139 decks
32%synergy
Champion's Helm
38%inclusion55 decks146 decks
31%synergy
Mithril Coat
35%inclusion51 decks146 decks
31%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
34%inclusion50 decks146 decks
32%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
33%inclusion45 decks138 decks
30%synergy
Sunforger
30%inclusion44 decks146 decks
29%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
29%inclusion43 decks146 decks
25%synergy
Commander's Plate
29%inclusion42 decks146 decks
28%synergy
Embercleave
27%inclusion40 decks146 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
27%inclusion39 decks146 decks
25%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
26%inclusion38 decks146 decks
24%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
26%inclusion36 decks139 decks
20%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
25%inclusion36 decks146 decks
19%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
24%inclusion35 decks146 decks
23%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
24%inclusion35 decks146 decks
22%synergy
Nettlecyst
23%inclusion34 decks146 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Plate
22%inclusion32 decks146 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
21%inclusion31 decks146 decks
20%synergy
Ultima Weapon
19%inclusion27 decks139 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion28 decks146 decks
18%synergy
Basilisk Collar
18%inclusion27 decks146 decks
13%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
18%inclusion26 decks146 decks
16%synergy
Hero's Blade
17%inclusion25 decks146 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
13%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
15%inclusion22 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion21 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Power Fist
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Memory
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Samurai's Katana
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
52%inclusion76 decks146 decks
47%synergy
Fighter Class
40%inclusion58 decks146 decks
38%synergy
Annie Joins Up
18%inclusion26 decks146 decks
-1%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
14%inclusion21 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Super State
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Strong Back
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
0%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
-24%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
48%inclusion70 decks146 decks
21%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
35%inclusion51 decks146 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
31%inclusion45 decks146 decks
26%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
27%inclusion40 decks146 decks
22%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
25%inclusion35 decks139 decks
23%synergy
Inventors' Fair
24%inclusion35 decks146 decks
22%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
23%inclusion33 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
22%inclusion32 decks146 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion28 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Buried Ruin
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion22 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14%inclusion21 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion21 decks146 decks
-4%synergy
Axgard Armory
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion144 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion133 decks146 decks
17%synergy
The Aetherspark
21%inclusion30 decks146 decks
19%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion28 decks146 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
18%inclusion27 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Summoning Materia
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion143 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion143 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion140 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion140 decks146 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
83%inclusion121 decks146 decks
43%synergy
Stomping Ground
80%inclusion117 decks146 decks
37%synergy
Temple Garden
71%inclusion103 decks146 decks
28%synergy
Windswept Heath
64%inclusion94 decks146 decks
33%synergy
Wooded Foothills
62%inclusion90 decks146 decks
32%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
61%inclusion89 decks146 decks
18%synergy
Arid Mesa
60%inclusion88 decks146 decks
33%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
59%inclusion86 decks146 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion84 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
54%inclusion79 decks146 decks
13%synergy
Rootbound Crag
53%inclusion77 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
51%inclusion75 decks146 decks
23%synergy
Spire Garden
51%inclusion74 decks146 decks
24%synergy
Battlefield Forge
51%inclusion74 decks146 decks
28%synergy
Spire of Industry
49%inclusion72 decks146 decks
44%synergy
Spectator Seating
47%inclusion69 decks146 decks
22%synergy
Brushland
45%inclusion66 decks146 decks
24%synergy
Jungle Shrine
39%inclusion57 decks146 decks
-16%synergy
Canopy Vista
39%inclusion57 decks146 decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion54 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
36%inclusion53 decks146 decks
29%synergy
Rugged Prairie
35%inclusion51 decks146 decks
24%synergy
Cinder Glade
35%inclusion51 decks146 decks
-14%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
23%inclusion34 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Taiga
22%inclusion32 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
22%inclusion32 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Savannah
21%inclusion31 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Plateau
21%inclusion31 decks146 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion31 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Fortified Village
21%inclusion30 decks146 decks
-1%synergy
Thornspire Verge
21%inclusion30 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Hushwood Verge
20%inclusion29 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Starting Town
19%inclusion27 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
19%inclusion28 decks146 decks
17%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
17%inclusion25 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion25 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Game Trail
16%inclusion24 decks146 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
16%inclusion24 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion24 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Karplusan Forest
16%inclusion24 decks146 decks
-1%synergy
Lush Portico
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Mossfire Valley
14%inclusion21 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Elegant Parlor
14%inclusion21 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion21 decks146 decks
-16%synergy
Commercial District
14%inclusion21 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Rockfall Vale
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
-10%synergy