Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Upgraded Aggro

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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!
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Avatar's Wrath
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Redirect Lightning
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0%synergy
Firebending Student
2.3%inclusion1 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
2.3%inclusion1 decks43 decks
2%synergy
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Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion135 decks138 decks
90%synergy
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion125 decks138 decks
85%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
84%inclusion116 decks138 decks
79%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
82%inclusion110 decks134 decks
74%synergy
Buster Sword
82%inclusion108 decks132 decks
73%synergy
Forge Anew
77%inclusion106 decks138 decks
73%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
77%inclusion104 decks135 decks
67%synergy
Sword of the Animist
73%inclusion101 decks138 decks
67%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
77%inclusion103 decks134 decks
66%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
72%inclusion100 decks138 decks
65%synergy
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Cid, Freeflier Pilot
72%inclusion97 decks134 decks
63%synergy
Nature's Lore
71%inclusion98 decks138 decks
33%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
69%inclusion95 decks138 decks
64%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion94 decks138 decks
10%synergy
Professor Hojo
66%inclusion89 decks134 decks
58%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
62%inclusion86 decks138 decks
58%synergy
Heroic Intervention
61%inclusion84 decks138 decks
21%synergy
Clever Concealment
61%inclusion84 decks138 decks
53%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
59%inclusion81 decks138 decks
55%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
57%inclusion76 decks134 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion36 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion35 decks138 decks
13%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion19 decks138 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion14 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
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49%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
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46%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
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27%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
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38%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
46%inclusion61 decks134 decks
39%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
43%inclusion58 decks134 decks
38%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
43%inclusion59 decks138 decks
38%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
41%inclusion57 decks138 decks
38%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
41%inclusion56 decks138 decks
34%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
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34%synergy
Zack Fair
38%inclusion51 decks134 decks
32%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
37%inclusion49 decks134 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
36%inclusion50 decks138 decks
24%synergy
Birds of Paradise
36%inclusion50 decks138 decks
14%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
35%inclusion47 decks134 decks
29%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
34%inclusion45 decks134 decks
30%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
33%inclusion45 decks138 decks
31%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
33%inclusion45 decks138 decks
30%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
31%inclusion43 decks138 decks
29%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
30%inclusion41 decks138 decks
28%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
29%inclusion40 decks138 decks
26%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
28%inclusion37 decks130 decks
26%synergy
Delighted Halfling
25%inclusion35 decks138 decks
16%synergy
Helitrooper
23%inclusion31 decks134 decks
18%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
22%inclusion29 decks134 decks
18%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
21%inclusion29 decks138 decks
16%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion28 decks138 decks
17%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
20%inclusion27 decks138 decks
17%synergy
Freya Crescent
19%inclusion25 decks134 decks
17%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
16%inclusion22 decks138 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
16%inclusion22 decks138 decks
15%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
16%inclusion22 decks138 decks
15%synergy
Bronze Guardian
15%inclusion21 decks138 decks
13%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
15%inclusion20 decks134 decks
13%synergy
Amy Rose
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
13%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
14%inclusion19 decks134 decks
11%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
14%inclusion19 decks138 decks
11%synergy
Lion Sash
13%inclusion18 decks138 decks
10%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
13%inclusion18 decks138 decks
12%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
12%inclusion17 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
12%inclusion17 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion16 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Armory Automaton
11%inclusion15 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
11%inclusion15 decks138 decks
10%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Barret Wallace
10%inclusion14 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
10%inclusion14 decks138 decks
-1%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.7%inclusion12 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
51%inclusion71 decks138 decks
-3%synergy
Dispatch
48%inclusion66 decks138 decks
43%synergy
Inventory Management
43%inclusion59 decks138 decks
38%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
41%inclusion55 decks134 decks
33%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion49 decks138 decks
16%synergy
Boros Charm
34%inclusion47 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
31%inclusion42 decks134 decks
25%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion35 decks138 decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Swat
22%inclusion30 decks138 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion28 decks138 decks
16%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
19%inclusion26 decks134 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion24 decks138 decks
-3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion20 decks138 decks
0%synergy
Beast Within
14%inclusion19 decks138 decks
-19%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion16 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Eladamri's Call
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
-19%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.7%inclusion12 decks138 decks
0%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
51%inclusion71 decks138 decks
48%synergy
Cultivate
46%inclusion64 decks138 decks
-4%synergy
Rampant Growth
42%inclusion58 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Farseek
41%inclusion56 decks138 decks
-8%synergy
Vandalblast
40%inclusion55 decks138 decks
31%synergy
Three Visits
35%inclusion48 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Open the Armory
34%inclusion47 decks138 decks
30%synergy
Austere Command
32%inclusion44 decks138 decks
18%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
32%inclusion44 decks138 decks
28%synergy
Unfinished Business
28%inclusion39 decks138 decks
25%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
24%inclusion32 decks132 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion25 decks138 decks
-7%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion18 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Harmonize
12%inclusion16 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion16 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
11%inclusion15 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Stump Stomp
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Decimate
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.7%inclusion12 decks138 decks
-21%synergy
Single Combat
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
57%inclusion78 decks138 decks
53%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
56%inclusion77 decks138 decks
52%synergy
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion75 decks138 decks
29%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
52%inclusion70 decks134 decks
44%synergy
Champion's Helm
49%inclusion67 decks138 decks
43%synergy
Shadowspear
47%inclusion65 decks138 decks
44%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion63 decks138 decks
19%synergy
Genji Glove
42%inclusion54 decks129 decks
36%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
41%inclusion57 decks138 decks
37%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
41%inclusion56 decks138 decks
35%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
40%inclusion55 decks138 decks
36%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
39%inclusion54 decks138 decks
36%synergy
Embercleave
37%inclusion51 decks138 decks
35%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
37%inclusion51 decks138 decks
34%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
37%inclusion49 decks134 decks
30%synergy
Mithril Coat
36%inclusion49 decks138 decks
31%synergy
Darksteel Plate
36%inclusion49 decks138 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
33%inclusion46 decks138 decks
32%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
33%inclusion45 decks138 decks
31%synergy
Hero's Blade
31%inclusion43 decks138 decks
28%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
28%inclusion36 decks130 decks
25%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
27%inclusion37 decks138 decks
26%synergy
Ultima Weapon
25%inclusion34 decks134 decks
22%synergy
Nettlecyst
25%inclusion35 decks138 decks
23%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion35 decks138 decks
24%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
25%inclusion34 decks138 decks
22%synergy
Helm of the Host
22%inclusion31 decks138 decks
19%synergy
Basilisk Collar
22%inclusion31 decks138 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
22%inclusion30 decks138 decks
20%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
22%inclusion30 decks138 decks
20%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
19%inclusion26 decks138 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Plate
19%inclusion26 decks138 decks
18%synergy
Mask of Memory
19%inclusion26 decks138 decks
17%synergy
Sunforger
17%inclusion23 decks138 decks
15%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
17%inclusion23 decks138 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
16%inclusion22 decks138 decks
15%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion21 decks138 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion20 decks138 decks
-1%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Power Fist
13%inclusion18 decks138 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion18 decks138 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion17 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
12%inclusion17 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
12%inclusion17 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
12%inclusion16 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
12%inclusion16 decks138 decks
11%synergy
Samurai's Katana
11%inclusion15 decks134 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion15 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
11%inclusion15 decks138 decks
10%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
34%inclusion47 decks138 decks
32%synergy
Aggravated Assault
28%inclusion38 decks138 decks
22%synergy
Annie Joins Up
15%inclusion21 decks138 decks
-3%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
12%inclusion17 decks138 decks
8%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Super State
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Rancor
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
46%inclusion63 decks138 decks
41%synergy
Rogue's Passage
46%inclusion63 decks138 decks
19%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
28%inclusion38 decks138 decks
12%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
26%inclusion36 decks138 decks
22%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
25%inclusion34 decks138 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion27 decks138 decks
16%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
18%inclusion24 decks134 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion24 decks138 decks
-1%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion23 decks138 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion21 decks138 decks
-3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion19 decks138 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion18 decks138 decks
10%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
12%inclusion17 decks138 decks
-5%synergy
Axgard Armory
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.7%inclusion12 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion132 decks138 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion127 decks138 decks
18%synergy
Summoning Materia
28%inclusion37 decks134 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion17 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
12%inclusion16 decks138 decks
3%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion15 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion138 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion138 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion137 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion135 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
75%inclusion103 decks138 decks
21%synergy
Battlefield Forge
70%inclusion97 decks138 decks
49%synergy
Brushland
69%inclusion95 decks138 decks
49%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
68%inclusion94 decks138 decks
27%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
67%inclusion93 decks138 decks
31%synergy
Stomping Ground
66%inclusion91 decks138 decks
23%synergy
Rootbound Crag
66%inclusion91 decks138 decks
29%synergy
Spire of Industry
62%inclusion86 decks138 decks
58%synergy
Sacred Foundry
61%inclusion84 decks138 decks
22%synergy
Temple Garden
57%inclusion79 decks138 decks
16%synergy
Rugged Prairie
56%inclusion77 decks138 decks
46%synergy
Canopy Vista
54%inclusion74 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
51%inclusion70 decks138 decks
44%synergy
Cinder Glade
49%inclusion67 decks138 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
48%inclusion66 decks138 decks
17%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
47%inclusion65 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Jungle Shrine
46%inclusion64 decks138 decks
-10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
46%inclusion63 decks138 decks
16%synergy
Arid Mesa
46%inclusion63 decks138 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
43%inclusion59 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Spectator Seating
39%inclusion54 decks138 decks
13%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
38%inclusion53 decks138 decks
30%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
38%inclusion52 decks138 decks
22%synergy
Fortified Village
38%inclusion52 decks138 decks
16%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
37%inclusion51 decks138 decks
21%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
37%inclusion51 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Spire Garden
36%inclusion49 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Game Trail
34%inclusion47 decks138 decks
14%synergy
Mossfire Valley
34%inclusion47 decks138 decks
20%synergy
Karplusan Forest
23%inclusion32 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
22%inclusion31 decks138 decks
16%synergy
Hushwood Verge
22%inclusion30 decks138 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion28 decks138 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion27 decks138 decks
-11%synergy
Thornspire Verge
20%inclusion27 decks138 decks
10%synergy
Rockfall Vale
19%inclusion26 decks138 decks
-6%synergy
Sacred Peaks
18%inclusion25 decks138 decks
13%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
16%inclusion22 decks138 decks
11%synergy
Sundown Pass
15%inclusion21 decks138 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion21 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion20 decks134 decks
13%synergy
Radiant Grove
14%inclusion20 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
14%inclusion20 decks138 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion20 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Savannah
14%inclusion20 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Plateau
14%inclusion19 decks138 decks
3%synergy