Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Optimized Extra Combats

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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
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Formidable Speaker
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
91%synergy
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
85%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
82%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
81%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
81%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
79%synergy
Buster Sword
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
77%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
77%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
77%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
69%synergy
Forge Anew
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
74%synergy
Aggravated Assault
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
69%synergy
Heroic Intervention
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
65%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
60%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
62%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
57%synergy
Helm of the Host
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
49%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
53%synergy
Ancient Tomb
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Smothering Tithe
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Worldly Tutor
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Esper Sentinel
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Birds of Paradise
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Professor Hojo
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Delighted Halfling
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Zack Fair
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Amy Rose
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Combat Celebrant
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Bastion Protector
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Helitrooper
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Voice of Victory
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Mother of Runes
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Freya Crescent
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Boros Charm
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Akroma's Will
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Clever Concealment
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Dispatch
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Inventory Management
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Eladamri's Call
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Beast Within
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Silence
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Great Train Heist
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Final Showdown
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Final Fortune
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
49%synergy
Nature's Lore
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Farseek
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Cultivate
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-19%synergy
Three Visits
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Full Throttle
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Rampant Growth
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Unfinished Business
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-19%synergy
Seize the Day
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Decimate
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Animist
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Shadowspear
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
49%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Genji Glove
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Champion's Helm
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Sunforger
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Commander's Plate
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Embercleave
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Basilisk Collar
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Darksteel Plate
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Nettlecyst
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Ultima Weapon
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Hero's Blade
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Memory
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Argentum Armor
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Blade of Selves
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Annie Joins Up
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Super State
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Windcrag Siege
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-19%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Brilliant Wings
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Bear Umbra
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Wild Growth
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Saga
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Inventors' Fair
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Buried Ruin
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Axgard Armory
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Den
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Tree of Tales
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Great Furnace
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
15%synergy
The Aetherspark
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Mox Opal
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Summoning Materia
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Stomping Ground
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Temple Garden
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Windswept Heath
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Arid Mesa
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Wooded Foothills
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Brushland
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Battlefield Forge
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Rootbound Crag
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Spire Garden
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Spectator Seating
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Spire of Industry
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Cinder Glade
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Jungle Shrine
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Canopy Vista
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-20%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Hushwood Verge
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
17%synergy
City of Brass
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Taiga
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Rugged Prairie
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Thornspire Verge
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Savannah
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Plateau
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Starting Town
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Game Trail
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Mossfire Valley
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Fortified Village
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Karplusan Forest
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy