Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

Background image for The 10 Most Fun Commanders of 2025
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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Formidable Speaker
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
98%inclusion60 decks61 decks
95%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
95%inclusion58 decks61 decks
90%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
97%inclusion59 decks61 decks
88%synergy
Colossus Hammer
90%inclusion55 decks61 decks
84%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
91%inclusion51 decks56 decks
84%synergy
Buster Sword
91%inclusion51 decks56 decks
83%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
84%inclusion51 decks61 decks
79%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
80%inclusion49 decks61 decks
77%synergy
Esper Sentinel
82%inclusion50 decks61 decks
69%synergy
Shadowspear
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
85%inclusion52 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Deflecting Swat
80%inclusion49 decks61 decks
68%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
68%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
66%synergy
Forge Anew
69%inclusion42 decks61 decks
64%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
69%inclusion42 decks61 decks
61%synergy
Birds of Paradise
69%inclusion42 decks61 decks
46%synergy
Heroic Intervention
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Aggravated Assault
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
57%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
84%inclusion51 decks61 decks
77%synergy
Teferi's Protection
79%inclusion48 decks61 decks
62%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
75%inclusion46 decks61 decks
63%synergy
Mana Vault
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
60%synergy
Worldly Tutor
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
43%synergy
Mox Diamond
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
54%synergy
Chrome Mox
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
49%synergy
Smothering Tithe
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
37%synergy
The One Ring
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
43%synergy
Jeska's Will
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
52%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
45%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
46%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
38%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Delighted Halfling
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
41%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
35%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
35%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Grand Abolisher
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Professor Hojo
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Bloom Tender
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Combat Celebrant
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Voice of Victory
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Elvish Mystic
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Lion Sash
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Mother of Runes
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Elves
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Zack Fair
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Dispatch
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Eladamri's Call
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Inventory Management
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Clever Concealment
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Boros Charm
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Silence
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Final Fortune
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Veil of Summer
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Pyroblast
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Force of Vigor
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Beast Within
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-22%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
51%synergy
Nature's Lore
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Full Throttle
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Farseek
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-30%synergy
Gamble
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Three Visits
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-13%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Cultivate
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-36%synergy
Finale of Devastation
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Unfinished Business
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-15%synergy
Austere Command
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Day
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Host
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
55%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
54%synergy
Commander's Plate
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
53%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Sunforger
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Embercleave
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Nettlecyst
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Genji Glove
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Sword of the Animist
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Mithril Coat
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Champion's Helm
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Power Fist
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Plate
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Hero's Blade
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Basilisk Collar
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Armor
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Argentum Armor
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
O-Naginata
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Ultima Weapon
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Sylvan Library
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Super State
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Annie Joins Up
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
All That Glitters
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
68%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
69%inclusion42 decks61 decks
53%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Den
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Great Furnace
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Shifting Woodland
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Tree of Tales
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
City of Traitors
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion61 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion55 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
74%inclusion45 decks61 decks
72%synergy
Lotus Petal
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
39%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
31%synergy
The Aetherspark
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Grim Monolith
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Summoning Materia
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Paradise Mantle
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion60 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Savannah
93%inclusion57 decks61 decks
83%synergy
Arid Mesa
93%inclusion57 decks61 decks
66%synergy
Windswept Heath
92%inclusion56 decks61 decks
61%synergy
Taiga
92%inclusion56 decks61 decks
81%synergy
Plateau
92%inclusion56 decks61 decks
81%synergy
Sacred Foundry
90%inclusion55 decks61 decks
50%synergy
Wooded Foothills
90%inclusion55 decks61 decks
60%synergy
Stomping Ground
89%inclusion54 decks61 decks
45%synergy
Temple Garden
89%inclusion54 decks61 decks
47%synergy
Forest
84%inclusion51 decks61 decks
-13%synergy
Plains
84%inclusion51 decks61 decks
-13%synergy
Mountain
80%inclusion49 decks61 decks
-15%synergy
Spectator Seating
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Spire Garden
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Mana Confluence
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
45%synergy
City of Brass
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
42%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
Spire of Industry
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Flooded Strand
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Battlefield Forge
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Brushland
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Rootbound Crag
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-20%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-20%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-24%synergy
Lush Portico
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Starting Town
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Commercial District
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Hushwood Verge
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Rugged Prairie
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Thornspire Verge
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Jungle Shrine
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-47%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Karplusan Forest
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-26%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
1%synergy