Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget 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
Mask of Memory
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
98%synergy
Darksteel Plate
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
96%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
95%synergy
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
94%synergy
Champion's Helm
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
94%synergy
Sword of the Animist
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
93%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
92%synergy
Clever Concealment
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
92%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
92%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
91%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
90%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
91%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
90%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Worldly Tutor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Sram, Senior Edificer
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
67%synergy
Bronze Guardian
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
73%synergy
Professor Hojo
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
67%synergy
Zack Fair
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
69%synergy
Bastion Protector
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Armory Automaton
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Helitrooper
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Foundry Inspector
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Ashroot Animist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Combat Celebrant
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Port Razer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Llanowar Elves
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Rohirrim Chargers
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Verge Rangers
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Birds of Paradise
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Academy Manufactor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Barret Wallace
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Freya Crescent
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
68%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
69%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
30%synergy
Dispatch
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Akroma's Will
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
30%synergy
Strength of Will
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Heroic Intervention
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-15%synergy
Boros Charm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
0%synergy
Seething Song
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Nature's Claim
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Silkguard
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-33%synergy
Inventory Management
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Constant Mists
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Resistance Reunited
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Protection Magic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Restoration Magic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
66%synergy
Rampant Growth
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Cultivate
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Lore
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Austere Command
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-3%synergy
Open the Armory
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Abundant Harvest
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Faithless Looting
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Farewell
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Harmonize
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Unfinished Business
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Decimate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Life's Legacy
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Behemoth Sledge
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
70%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
74%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
71%synergy
Skullclamp
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
60%synergy
Lightning Greaves
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
69%synergy
Genji Glove
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
70%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Helm of the Host
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Hero's Blade
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Ultima Weapon
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Buster Sword
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Leyline Axe
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Hexgold Hoverwings
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Forge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-2%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
White Mage's Staff
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Monk's Fist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Excalibur II
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Planeswalkers
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
70%synergy
Rogue's Passage
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Command Beacon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
26%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Summoning Materia
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
69%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
38%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Relic of Legends
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Blitzball
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Mossfire Valley
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
86%synergy
Exotic Orchard
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
63%synergy
Spire of Industry
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
95%synergy
Brushland
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
80%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
84%synergy
Battlefield Forge
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
78%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
4%synergy
Game Trail
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
55%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
59%synergy
Fortified Village
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
54%synergy
Ash Barrens
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
69%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
67%synergy
Rugged Prairie
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
65%synergy
Path of Ancestry
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
33%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
68%synergy
Canopy Vista
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
26%synergy
Cinder Glade
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
26%synergy
Jungle Shrine
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
-5%synergy
Radiant Grove
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Rootbound Crag
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Stomping Ground
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-18%synergy
Sundown Pass
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Razorverge Thicket
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-5%synergy
Spectator Seating
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-1%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Crossroads Village
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy