Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Upgraded Aggro

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Soul Immolation
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
3.2%inclusion2 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
1.9%inclusion1 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
1.6%inclusion1 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Figure of Fable
0.9%inclusion1 decks109 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion169 decks172 decks
89%synergy
Colossus Hammer
89%inclusion153 decks172 decks
82%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
85%inclusion146 decks172 decks
79%synergy
Buster Sword
86%inclusion143 decks166 decks
78%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
84%inclusion141 decks168 decks
77%synergy
Forge Anew
78%inclusion135 decks172 decks
74%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
78%inclusion131 decks169 decks
68%synergy
Sword of the Animist
73%inclusion126 decks172 decks
66%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
76%inclusion127 decks168 decks
66%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
73%inclusion125 decks172 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
73%inclusion122 decks168 decks
64%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
69%inclusion119 decks172 decks
64%synergy
Nature's Lore
67%inclusion115 decks172 decks
29%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion113 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Professor Hojo
65%inclusion109 decks168 decks
57%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
61%inclusion105 decks172 decks
57%synergy
Clever Concealment
60%inclusion104 decks172 decks
52%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
60%inclusion104 decks172 decks
56%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
59%inclusion102 decks172 decks
56%synergy
Heroic Intervention
58%inclusion100 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
32%inclusion55 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Teferi's Protection
31%inclusion53 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
56%inclusion94 decks168 decks
47%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
51%inclusion87 decks172 decks
47%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
48%inclusion83 decks172 decks
43%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
47%inclusion80 decks172 decks
25%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
46%inclusion77 decks168 decks
41%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
45%inclusion78 decks172 decks
41%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
44%inclusion74 decks168 decks
37%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
43%inclusion73 decks168 decks
38%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
42%inclusion72 decks172 decks
34%synergy
Birds of Paradise
42%inclusion72 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
41%inclusion70 decks172 decks
37%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
38%inclusion64 decks168 decks
31%synergy
Zack Fair
38%inclusion63 decks168 decks
32%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
37%inclusion62 decks168 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
37%inclusion63 decks172 decks
24%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
35%inclusion61 decks172 decks
34%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
34%inclusion57 decks168 decks
29%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
31%inclusion54 decks172 decks
28%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
30%inclusion51 decks168 decks
27%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
30%inclusion51 decks172 decks
28%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
28%inclusion49 decks172 decks
26%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
26%inclusion44 decks172 decks
24%synergy
Delighted Halfling
25%inclusion43 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
25%inclusion42 decks168 decks
21%synergy
Helitrooper
23%inclusion39 decks168 decks
19%synergy
Bastion Protector
23%inclusion39 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
23%inclusion37 decks164 decks
20%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
20%inclusion35 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Bronze Guardian
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
16%inclusion27 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Freya Crescent
16%inclusion27 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Amy Rose
14%inclusion21 decks152 decks
13%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Barret Wallace
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Armory Automaton
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
46%inclusion79 decks172 decks
-9%synergy
Dispatch
45%inclusion77 decks172 decks
39%synergy
Inventory Management
39%inclusion67 decks172 decks
35%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
39%inclusion65 decks168 decks
32%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion60 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Boros Charm
34%inclusion59 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
32%inclusion54 decks168 decks
26%synergy
Deflecting Swat
24%inclusion42 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion42 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
22%inclusion37 decks168 decks
17%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
-18%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
-17%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.1%inclusion15 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Eladamri's Call
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
56%inclusion96 decks172 decks
52%synergy
Cultivate
46%inclusion79 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Rampant Growth
43%inclusion74 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
42%inclusion72 decks172 decks
33%synergy
Farseek
37%inclusion63 decks172 decks
-11%synergy
Open the Armory
33%inclusion57 decks172 decks
28%synergy
Austere Command
32%inclusion55 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Three Visits
31%inclusion54 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
30%inclusion51 decks172 decks
25%synergy
Unfinished Business
29%inclusion50 decks172 decks
26%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
20%inclusion33 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
-8%synergy
Harmonize
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Decimate
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Stump Stomp
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
-21%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wrecking Ball Arm
56%inclusion94 decks168 decks
48%synergy
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion93 decks172 decks
29%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
52%inclusion89 decks172 decks
48%synergy
Champion's Helm
49%inclusion85 decks172 decks
43%synergy
Shadowspear
48%inclusion82 decks172 decks
44%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion76 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
42%inclusion73 decks172 decks
37%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
41%inclusion70 decks172 decks
38%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
40%inclusion69 decks172 decks
35%synergy
Genji Glove
39%inclusion64 decks163 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
39%inclusion67 decks172 decks
37%synergy
Mithril Coat
38%inclusion66 decks172 decks
34%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
38%inclusion65 decks172 decks
33%synergy
Embercleave
37%inclusion63 decks172 decks
35%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
35%inclusion61 decks172 decks
33%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
35%inclusion59 decks168 decks
29%synergy
Darksteel Plate
34%inclusion59 decks172 decks
30%synergy
Hero's Blade
34%inclusion58 decks172 decks
30%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
30%inclusion51 decks172 decks
28%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
26%inclusion42 decks164 decks
23%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
24%inclusion41 decks172 decks
23%synergy
Helm of the Host
23%inclusion39 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
22%inclusion38 decks172 decks
20%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion38 decks172 decks
20%synergy
Nettlecyst
22%inclusion37 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Basilisk Collar
21%inclusion36 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
20%inclusion35 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
20%inclusion34 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Ultima Weapon
20%inclusion33 decks168 decks
16%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Plate
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Mask of Memory
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Sunforger
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion22 decks170 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
12%inclusion20 decks170 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Power Fist
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
11%inclusion19 decks167 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
34%inclusion59 decks172 decks
32%synergy
Aggravated Assault
26%inclusion45 decks172 decks
21%synergy
Annie Joins Up
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Super State
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
45%inclusion77 decks172 decks
39%synergy
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion73 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
29%inclusion50 decks172 decks
25%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
28%inclusion48 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
24%inclusion41 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion34 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion28 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Buried Ruin
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
-5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Axgard Armory
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion164 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion156 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Summoning Materia
26%inclusion43 decks168 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
5%synergy
The Aetherspark
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion171 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion171 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion169 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion169 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
74%inclusion127 decks172 decks
21%synergy
Battlefield Forge
73%inclusion125 decks172 decks
50%synergy
Brushland
70%inclusion120 decks172 decks
49%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
69%inclusion118 decks172 decks
26%synergy
Stomping Ground
67%inclusion116 decks172 decks
24%synergy
Sacred Foundry
66%inclusion113 decks172 decks
26%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
65%inclusion112 decks172 decks
27%synergy
Rootbound Crag
65%inclusion111 decks172 decks
27%synergy
Temple Garden
62%inclusion107 decks172 decks
20%synergy
Spire of Industry
62%inclusion106 decks172 decks
57%synergy
Rugged Prairie
58%inclusion99 decks172 decks
47%synergy
Canopy Vista
53%inclusion92 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Cinder Glade
52%inclusion89 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
51%inclusion88 decks172 decks
44%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
49%inclusion84 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
48%inclusion82 decks172 decks
20%synergy
Windswept Heath
47%inclusion81 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
45%inclusion77 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Jungle Shrine
44%inclusion76 decks172 decks
-11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
43%inclusion74 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Spectator Seating
38%inclusion66 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
36%inclusion62 decks172 decks
27%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
35%inclusion61 decks172 decks
20%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
35%inclusion61 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
35%inclusion60 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Fortified Village
35%inclusion60 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Spire Garden
34%inclusion58 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Game Trail
33%inclusion56 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Mossfire Valley
31%inclusion53 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
27%inclusion47 decks172 decks
21%synergy
Hushwood Verge
27%inclusion46 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Karplusan Forest
24%inclusion42 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Thornspire Verge
23%inclusion39 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
-13%synergy
Sacred Peaks
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Rockfall Vale
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
-8%synergy
Sundown Pass
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
-6%synergy
Lush Portico
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Grove
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Taiga
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
2%synergy