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

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Bennie Smith
Jan 5, 2026
The 2025 Commanders That Broke EDHREC Top 100
2025 brought a ton of fresh new commander designs, but which ones broke into EDHREC's Top 100 Commander list?
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Archidekt
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
-22%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
Inventors' Fair
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
19%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