Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - +1/+1 Counters

Cas Hinds
Apr 13, 2026
Am I Lying in a Game of Commander, or Am I Playing to My Outs?
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Turbulent Steppe
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Mona Lisa, Science Geek
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
91%inclusion75 decks82 decks
82%synergy
Colossus Hammer
82%inclusion67 decks82 decks
75%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
82%inclusion65 decks79 decks
73%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
77%inclusion61 decks79 decks
67%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
71%inclusion56 decks79 decks
64%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
70%inclusion55 decks79 decks
61%synergy
Sword of the Animist
68%inclusion56 decks82 decks
60%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
65%inclusion53 decks82 decks
59%synergy
Buster Sword
65%inclusion51 decks78 decks
57%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
66%inclusion52 decks79 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Champion's Helm
62%inclusion51 decks82 decks
55%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
62%inclusion49 decks79 decks
55%synergy
Cultivate
61%inclusion50 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Professor Hojo
59%inclusion47 decks79 decks
52%synergy
Lightning Greaves
59%inclusion48 decks82 decks
33%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
56%inclusion44 decks79 decks
48%synergy
Nature's Lore
52%inclusion43 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
52%inclusion43 decks82 decks
45%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
52%inclusion43 decks82 decks
48%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
51%inclusion42 decks82 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Worldly Tutor
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Barret, Avalanche Leader
51%inclusion40 decks79 decks
45%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
49%inclusion39 decks79 decks
43%synergy
Zack Fair
48%inclusion38 decks79 decks
42%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
44%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
41%synergy
Bastion Protector
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
40%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
39%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
38%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
37%synergy
Helitrooper
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
36%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
30%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
28%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Bronze Guardian
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
22%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Birds of Paradise
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Armory Automaton
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Amy Rose
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Barret Wallace
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Weapons Vendor
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Grand Abolisher
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
49%inclusion40 decks82 decks
-9%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
47%inclusion37 decks79 decks
40%synergy
Clever Concealment
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
37%synergy
Dispatch
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
40%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
40%synergy
Chaos Warp
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Heroic Intervention
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
-15%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
32%synergy
Inventory Management
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Boros Charm
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-13%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Beast Within
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-21%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-19%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Unfinished Business
50%inclusion41 decks82 decks
46%synergy
Vandalblast
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
37%synergy
Austere Command
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Rampant Growth
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Open the Armory
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Farseek
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
-21%synergy
Harmonize
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Decimate
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Kodama's Reach
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
-14%synergy
Three Visits
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-15%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Reach the Horizon
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
51%inclusion42 decks82 decks
46%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
51%inclusion40 decks79 decks
45%synergy
Darksteel Plate
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
43%synergy
Hero's Blade
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
38%synergy
Genji Glove
41%inclusion32 decks78 decks
36%synergy
Ultima Weapon
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
33%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
27%synergy
Shadowspear
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Helm of the Host
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Embercleave
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Mithril Coat
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Basilisk Collar
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Memory
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Nettlecyst
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Explorer's Scope
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Power Fist
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Bone Sabres
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Blade of Selves
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
50%inclusion41 decks82 decks
45%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
26%synergy
Aggravated Assault
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Fighter Class
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Annie Joins Up
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Sphere Grid
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-18%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Furious Rise
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Windcrag Siege
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Strong Back
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Hardened Scales
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
45%inclusion37 decks82 decks
39%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Buried Ruin
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Command Beacon
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Gavony Township
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion76 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion73 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Summoning Materia
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
39%synergy
The Aetherspark
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion81 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion80 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion80 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion80 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
70%inclusion57 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Jungle Shrine
67%inclusion55 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Rootbound Crag
65%inclusion53 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
62%inclusion51 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Cinder Glade
61%inclusion50 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion48 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
57%inclusion47 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Canopy Vista
57%inclusion47 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
50%inclusion41 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Brushland
49%inclusion40 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Spire of Industry
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
42%synergy
Rugged Prairie
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
37%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
40%synergy
Fortified Village
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Game Trail
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Sacred Foundry
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
30%synergy
Mossfire Valley
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Stomping Ground
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Temple Garden
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Radiant Grove
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Wooded Foothills
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Sacred Peaks
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Arid Mesa
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Spectator Seating
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Plateau
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Ash Barrens
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
-10%synergy
Rockfall Vale
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Spire Garden
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
-10%synergy
Savannah
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Taiga
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Lush Portico
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Hushwood Verge
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Starting Town
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Commercial District
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Thornspire Verge
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
0%synergy