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

Background image for News Time Capsule 2025: EDHREC's Best News Coverage
Josh Nelson
Dec 3, 2025
News Time Capsule 2025: EDHREC's Best News Coverage
This 2025 News Time Capsule will go over some of the past year's news and celebrate the moments that made 2025 so notable for Magic!
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Teferi's Protection
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
83%synergy
Jeska's Will
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Worldly Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Mox Diamond
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Creatures
Stoneforge Mystic
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
90%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
92%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
96%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
91%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
89%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
93%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Professor Hojo
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Barret Wallace
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Zack Fair
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Drumbellower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
World Shaper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Mother of Runes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Kor Duelist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Leonin Shikari
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Goblin Welder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Oviya, Automech Artisan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sun Titan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Birds of Paradise
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Heroic Intervention
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Deflecting Swat
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Boros Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Force of Vigor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Final Fortune
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Inventory Management
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Pyroblast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Full Throttle
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Open the Vaults
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nahiri's Warcrafting
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nahiri's Lithoforming
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Explore
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Reckless Handling
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Buster Sword
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
91%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Shadowspear
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Colossus Hammer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Commander's Plate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Ultima Weapon
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Genji Glove
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Embercleave
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Helm of the Host
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Forge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Blade of Selves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Scytheclaw
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Short Bow
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sunforger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sword of the Animist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Basilisk Collar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Forge Anew
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Fighter Class
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Bear Umbra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Sylvan Library
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Nahiri's Machinations
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Nahiri, Storm of Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Buried Ruin
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Urza's Saga
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Tree of Tales
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Great Furnace
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Minas Tirith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Inventors' Fair
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Axgard Armory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
26%synergy
The Aetherspark
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Stomping Ground
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Taiga
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Windswept Heath
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
69%synergy
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Wooded Foothills
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
71%synergy
Savannah
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Plateau
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
90%synergy
Temple Garden
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Spire Garden
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
37%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Arid Mesa
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Spectator Seating
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Hushwood Verge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Thornspire Verge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-20%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Elegant Parlor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Commercial District
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Lush Portico
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy