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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Redirect Lightning
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
92%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
83%synergy
Colossus Hammer
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
83%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
80%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
78%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
78%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
78%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
77%synergy
Buster Sword
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
76%synergy
Forge Anew
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
74%synergy
Aggravated Assault
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
75%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
68%synergy
Heroic Intervention
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
64%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
60%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
63%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
61%synergy
Helm of the Host
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Ancient Tomb
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Smothering Tithe
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Worldly Tutor
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Birds of Paradise
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
47%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
39%synergy
Professor Hojo
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Delighted Halfling
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Zack Fair
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Combat Celebrant
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Bastion Protector
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Voice of Victory
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Mother of Runes
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Amy Rose
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Helitrooper
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Lion Sash
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Freya Crescent
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Charm
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Clever Concealment
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Akroma's Will
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Inventory Management
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Dispatch
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Eladamri's Call
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Silence
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Final Fortune
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Great Train Heist
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Final Showdown
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Nature's Lore
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Farseek
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Cultivate
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-19%synergy
Three Visits
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Full Throttle
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Rampant Growth
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Unfinished Business
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-22%synergy
Decimate
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
56%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Sword of the Animist
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Genji Glove
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
42%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Sunforger
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Champion's Helm
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Embercleave
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Commander's Plate
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Basilisk Collar
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Plate
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Nettlecyst
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Hero's Blade
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Ultima Weapon
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Memory
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Argentum Armor
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Blade of Selves
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Annie Joins Up
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Super State
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Windcrag Siege
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Bear Umbra
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-21%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Wild Growth
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Buried Ruin
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Inventors' Fair
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Axgard Armory
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Den
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Tree of Tales
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Great Furnace
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
17%synergy
The Aetherspark
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Mox Opal
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Summoning Materia
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Stomping Ground
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Temple Garden
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Windswept Heath
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Arid Mesa
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Wooded Foothills
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Spectator Seating
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Rootbound Crag
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Spire Garden
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Brushland
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Battlefield Forge
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Spire of Industry
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Canopy Vista
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Cinder Glade
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Jungle Shrine
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-24%synergy
Path of Ancestry
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
24%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Taiga
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Savannah
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Hushwood Verge
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Plateau
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Thornspire Verge
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Rugged Prairie
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Game Trail
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Fortified Village
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Sundown Pass
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Mossfire Valley
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Starting Town
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy