Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

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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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Collective Inferno
2.0%inclusion1 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
2.0%inclusion1 decks51 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion244 decks253 decks
88%synergy
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion237 decks253 decks
87%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
92%inclusion233 decks253 decks
87%synergy
Champion's Helm
91%inclusion229 decks253 decks
84%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
93%inclusion234 decks251 decks
83%synergy
Hero's Blade
86%inclusion217 decks253 decks
82%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
92%inclusion231 decks251 decks
82%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
87%inclusion219 decks253 decks
81%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
88%inclusion220 decks251 decks
80%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
88%inclusion221 decks251 decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
89%inclusion226 decks253 decks
40%synergy
Sword of the Animist
86%inclusion218 decks253 decks
79%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
85%inclusion214 decks251 decks
76%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
85%inclusion213 decks251 decks
78%synergy
Rampant Growth
84%inclusion212 decks253 decks
46%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
84%inclusion210 decks251 decks
76%synergy
Lightning Greaves
83%inclusion210 decks253 decks
58%synergy
Professor Hojo
82%inclusion206 decks251 decks
74%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
82%inclusion205 decks251 decks
75%synergy
Vandalblast
81%inclusion206 decks253 decks
73%synergy
Creatures
Barret, Avalanche Leader
75%inclusion188 decks251 decks
69%synergy
Zack Fair
74%inclusion185 decks251 decks
68%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
73%inclusion183 decks251 decks
66%synergy
Bastion Protector
69%inclusion174 decks253 decks
65%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
68%inclusion171 decks253 decks
60%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
67%inclusion168 decks251 decks
62%synergy
Helitrooper
65%inclusion163 decks251 decks
60%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
57%inclusion142 decks251 decks
53%synergy
Bronze Guardian
53%inclusion134 decks253 decks
51%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
46%inclusion115 decks251 decks
43%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
44%inclusion111 decks253 decks
39%synergy
Armory Automaton
42%inclusion107 decks253 decks
41%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
41%inclusion102 decks251 decks
37%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
39%inclusion98 decks251 decks
35%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
38%inclusion96 decks253 decks
35%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
36%inclusion90 decks251 decks
28%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
32%inclusion81 decks253 decks
24%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
32%inclusion80 decks251 decks
29%synergy
Barret Wallace
31%inclusion79 decks251 decks
29%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
26%inclusion66 decks251 decks
25%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
26%inclusion66 decks253 decks
25%synergy
Weapons Vendor
24%inclusion59 decks248 decks
22%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
22%inclusion56 decks253 decks
20%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
22%inclusion55 decks251 decks
21%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
21%inclusion54 decks253 decks
18%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
21%inclusion52 decks251 decks
16%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
21%inclusion51 decks247 decks
18%synergy
Freya Crescent
20%inclusion51 decks251 decks
19%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
20%inclusion50 decks251 decks
19%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
18%inclusion45 decks253 decks
-4%synergy
Summon: Kujata
15%inclusion38 decks251 decks
14%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
15%inclusion37 decks249 decks
14%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
13%inclusion34 decks253 decks
11%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
11%inclusion28 decks247 decks
11%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
11%inclusion27 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
9.5%inclusion24 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
9.1%inclusion23 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
9.1%inclusion23 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.7%inclusion22 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
8.0%inclusion20 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
7.5%inclusion19 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
7.1%inclusion18 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
6.3%inclusion16 decks253 decks
2%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
5.9%inclusion15 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Amy Rose
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
5.5%inclusion14 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Clever Concealment
81%inclusion204 decks253 decks
72%synergy
Dispatch
80%inclusion202 decks253 decks
74%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
78%inclusion196 decks251 decks
72%synergy
Chaos Warp
71%inclusion180 decks253 decks
52%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
65%inclusion164 decks251 decks
60%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
28%inclusion72 decks253 decks
-29%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion55 decks253 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
21%inclusion52 decks253 decks
-34%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
20%inclusion49 decks247 decks
18%synergy
Heroic Intervention
14%inclusion35 decks253 decks
-26%synergy
Inventory Management
13%inclusion32 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion28 decks247 decks
9%synergy
Boros Charm
10%inclusion26 decks253 decks
-15%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion25 decks253 decks
-17%synergy
Beast Within
7.5%inclusion19 decks253 decks
-24%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.5%inclusion14 decks253 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
81%inclusion206 decks253 decks
43%synergy
Unfinished Business
75%inclusion191 decks253 decks
72%synergy
Austere Command
74%inclusion186 decks253 decks
59%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
74%inclusion186 decks253 decks
69%synergy
Decimate
45%inclusion115 decks253 decks
38%synergy
Harmonize
43%inclusion109 decks253 decks
34%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
39%inclusion98 decks251 decks
37%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
32%inclusion82 decks253 decks
30%synergy
Open the Armory
19%inclusion48 decks253 decks
14%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
18%inclusion45 decks251 decks
16%synergy
Farseek
15%inclusion39 decks253 decks
-32%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
9.5%inclusion24 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
6.3%inclusion16 decks253 decks
-19%synergy
Reach the Horizon
6.0%inclusion15 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
5.1%inclusion13 decks253 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
79%inclusion200 decks253 decks
75%synergy
Darksteel Plate
79%inclusion199 decks253 decks
74%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
72%inclusion181 decks253 decks
69%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
55%inclusion140 decks253 decks
51%synergy
Mask of Memory
50%inclusion127 decks253 decks
48%synergy
Genji Glove
42%inclusion103 decks247 decks
37%synergy
Ultima Weapon
38%inclusion95 decks251 decks
35%synergy
Buster Sword
36%inclusion91 decks251 decks
28%synergy
Skullclamp
35%inclusion88 decks253 decks
20%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
32%inclusion82 decks253 decks
28%synergy
Explorer's Scope
30%inclusion77 decks253 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion72 decks253 decks
2%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
24%inclusion59 decks251 decks
22%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
18%inclusion45 decks248 decks
15%synergy
Samurai's Katana
18%inclusion45 decks251 decks
17%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
17%inclusion43 decks253 decks
15%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
17%inclusion43 decks253 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
17%inclusion42 decks252 decks
15%synergy
Nettlecyst
15%inclusion39 decks253 decks
13%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
15%inclusion39 decks253 decks
14%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
13%inclusion32 decks251 decks
12%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
12%inclusion30 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion26 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
10%inclusion26 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
9.1%inclusion23 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
8.4%inclusion21 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
7.9%inclusion20 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Argentum Armor
7.9%inclusion20 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
7.5%inclusion19 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
7.1%inclusion18 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur II
6.5%inclusion16 decks247 decks
6%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
6.3%inclusion16 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
5.9%inclusion15 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.5%inclusion14 decks253 decks
4%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.2%inclusion13 decks249 decks
3%synergy
Warrior's Sword
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
5.1%inclusion13 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Fireshrieker
5.1%inclusion13 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Sunforger
5.1%inclusion13 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
40%inclusion100 decks251 decks
38%synergy
Forge Anew
30%inclusion76 decks253 decks
26%synergy
Furious Rise
16%inclusion41 decks253 decks
15%synergy
Fighter Class
6.7%inclusion17 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
6.3%inclusion16 decks253 decks
2%synergy
Annie Joins Up
5.9%inclusion15 decks253 decks
-13%synergy
Strong Back
5.1%inclusion13 decks253 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
83%inclusion211 decks253 decks
78%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
72%inclusion183 decks253 decks
68%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
68%inclusion172 decks253 decks
58%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion52 decks253 decks
-6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion33 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion247 decks253 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion246 decks253 decks
23%synergy
Summoning Materia
80%inclusion202 decks251 decks
75%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
5.9%inclusion15 decks253 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion253 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion250 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion250 decks253 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion249 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
94%inclusion239 decks253 decks
53%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
93%inclusion236 decks253 decks
56%synergy
Canopy Vista
93%inclusion236 decks253 decks
44%synergy
Jungle Shrine
93%inclusion235 decks253 decks
38%synergy
Rootbound Crag
91%inclusion231 decks253 decks
54%synergy
Cinder Glade
91%inclusion231 decks253 decks
42%synergy
Exotic Orchard
90%inclusion227 decks253 decks
36%synergy
Rugged Prairie
88%inclusion222 decks253 decks
78%synergy
Battlefield Forge
87%inclusion221 decks253 decks
65%synergy
Path of Ancestry
87%inclusion221 decks253 decks
53%synergy
Brushland
87%inclusion220 decks253 decks
66%synergy
Fortified Village
87%inclusion219 decks253 decks
65%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
85%inclusion216 decks253 decks
78%synergy
Spire of Industry
85%inclusion214 decks253 decks
80%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
84%inclusion213 decks253 decks
69%synergy
Game Trail
83%inclusion210 decks253 decks
63%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
82%inclusion208 decks253 decks
66%synergy
Mossfire Valley
82%inclusion208 decks253 decks
68%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
82%inclusion207 decks253 decks
73%synergy
Radiant Grove
74%inclusion186 decks253 decks
68%synergy
Evolving Wilds
74%inclusion186 decks253 decks
43%synergy
Sacred Peaks
70%inclusion178 decks253 decks
65%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
68%inclusion173 decks253 decks
63%synergy
Ash Barrens
55%inclusion138 decks253 decks
49%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
9.3%inclusion23 decks247 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Plenty
6.7%inclusion17 decks253 decks
-6%synergy
Karplusan Forest
5.9%inclusion15 decks253 decks
-11%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
5.5%inclusion14 decks253 decks
-34%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.5%inclusion14 decks253 decks
1%synergy
Stomping Ground
5.1%inclusion13 decks253 decks
-38%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
5.1%inclusion13 decks253 decks
-9%synergy