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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Meteor Sword
4.2%inclusion4 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Twin Blades
2.1%inclusion2 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
2.1%inclusion2 decks97 decks
0%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
2.0%inclusion2 decks99 decks
-6%synergy
Toph, the First Metalbender
1.8%inclusion3 decks169 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Conqueror's Flail
93%inclusion223 decks239 decks
88%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion230 decks239 decks
88%synergy
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion223 decks239 decks
87%synergy
Champion's Helm
91%inclusion218 decks239 decks
85%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
94%inclusion222 decks237 decks
83%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
92%inclusion218 decks237 decks
82%synergy
Hero's Blade
85%inclusion204 decks239 decks
82%synergy
Sword of the Animist
88%inclusion210 decks239 decks
81%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
85%inclusion204 decks239 decks
80%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
88%inclusion208 decks237 decks
80%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
90%inclusion215 decks239 decks
40%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
88%inclusion208 decks237 decks
79%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
85%inclusion202 decks237 decks
76%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
84%inclusion200 decks237 decks
77%synergy
Rampant Growth
84%inclusion200 decks239 decks
45%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
84%inclusion198 decks237 decks
76%synergy
Professor Hojo
83%inclusion197 decks237 decks
75%synergy
Vandalblast
83%inclusion198 decks239 decks
74%synergy
Lightning Greaves
82%inclusion195 decks239 decks
56%synergy
Nature's Lore
82%inclusion195 decks239 decks
43%synergy
Creatures
Zack Fair
76%inclusion179 decks237 decks
69%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
75%inclusion177 decks237 decks
68%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
73%inclusion174 decks237 decks
66%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
69%inclusion164 decks237 decks
64%synergy
Bastion Protector
69%inclusion165 decks239 decks
66%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
68%inclusion163 decks239 decks
61%synergy
Helitrooper
63%inclusion150 decks237 decks
59%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
57%inclusion135 decks237 decks
53%synergy
Bronze Guardian
55%inclusion132 decks239 decks
53%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
47%inclusion111 decks237 decks
44%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
43%inclusion102 decks239 decks
38%synergy
Armory Automaton
43%inclusion102 decks239 decks
41%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
40%inclusion94 decks237 decks
36%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
38%inclusion91 decks237 decks
35%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
37%inclusion88 decks239 decks
33%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
35%inclusion83 decks237 decks
27%synergy
Barret Wallace
34%inclusion80 decks237 decks
32%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
31%inclusion74 decks239 decks
23%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
31%inclusion73 decks237 decks
28%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
27%inclusion64 decks239 decks
25%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
26%inclusion61 decks237 decks
24%synergy
Weapons Vendor
24%inclusion57 decks234 decks
23%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
22%inclusion53 decks239 decks
19%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
22%inclusion53 decks239 decks
20%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
22%inclusion52 decks237 decks
21%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
22%inclusion52 decks237 decks
17%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
20%inclusion47 decks233 decks
18%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
20%inclusion47 decks237 decks
18%synergy
Freya Crescent
19%inclusion46 decks237 decks
18%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
17%inclusion41 decks239 decks
-5%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
15%inclusion35 decks235 decks
14%synergy
Summon: Kujata
14%inclusion34 decks237 decks
13%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
13%inclusion31 decks239 decks
10%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
13%inclusion30 decks239 decks
10%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
11%inclusion26 decks233 decks
11%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
10%inclusion25 decks239 decks
8%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
10%inclusion23 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
10%inclusion23 decks239 decks
8%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
9.2%inclusion22 decks239 decks
6%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
8.8%inclusion21 decks239 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.9%inclusion19 decks239 decks
7%synergy
Amy Rose
7.2%inclusion15 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
7.1%inclusion17 decks239 decks
5%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
6.8%inclusion16 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
6.7%inclusion16 decks239 decks
5%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
6.7%inclusion16 decks239 decks
4%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
6.7%inclusion16 decks239 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Clever Concealment
80%inclusion192 decks239 decks
72%synergy
Dispatch
80%inclusion191 decks239 decks
74%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
77%inclusion183 decks237 decks
71%synergy
Chaos Warp
70%inclusion168 decks239 decks
51%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
65%inclusion153 decks237 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
26%inclusion62 decks239 decks
-32%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion53 decks239 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion47 decks239 decks
-35%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
18%inclusion41 decks233 decks
15%synergy
Inventory Management
13%inclusion32 decks239 decks
9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
13%inclusion31 decks239 decks
-27%synergy
Restoration Magic
12%inclusion27 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Boros Charm
10%inclusion25 decks239 decks
-14%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion25 decks239 decks
-17%synergy
Beast Within
7.5%inclusion18 decks239 decks
-25%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.9%inclusion14 decks239 decks
2%synergy
Judgment Bolt
5.1%inclusion12 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Unfinished Business
77%inclusion183 decks239 decks
73%synergy
Austere Command
76%inclusion181 decks239 decks
61%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
73%inclusion174 decks239 decks
68%synergy
Decimate
47%inclusion113 decks239 decks
40%synergy
Harmonize
44%inclusion104 decks239 decks
34%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
40%inclusion95 decks237 decks
38%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
33%inclusion79 decks239 decks
31%synergy
Open the Armory
21%inclusion49 decks239 decks
16%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
18%inclusion42 decks237 decks
16%synergy
Farseek
13%inclusion32 decks239 decks
-35%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
10%inclusion25 decks239 decks
7%synergy
Reach the Horizon
6.0%inclusion14 decks234 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
5.9%inclusion14 decks239 decks
-19%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conformer Shuriken
81%inclusion191 decks237 decks
74%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
79%inclusion188 decks239 decks
74%synergy
Darksteel Plate
78%inclusion187 decks239 decks
74%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
70%inclusion168 decks239 decks
68%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
56%inclusion133 decks239 decks
51%synergy
Mask of Memory
48%inclusion115 decks239 decks
46%synergy
Genji Glove
41%inclusion96 decks233 decks
36%synergy
Ultima Weapon
35%inclusion83 decks237 decks
32%synergy
Skullclamp
34%inclusion82 decks239 decks
19%synergy
Buster Sword
33%inclusion79 decks237 decks
25%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
31%inclusion75 decks239 decks
27%synergy
Explorer's Scope
31%inclusion74 decks239 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion62 decks239 decks
-1%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
26%inclusion61 decks237 decks
24%synergy
Samurai's Katana
19%inclusion46 decks237 decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
18%inclusion41 decks234 decks
15%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
16%inclusion39 decks239 decks
15%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
16%inclusion39 decks239 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
16%inclusion38 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Nettlecyst
15%inclusion36 decks239 decks
13%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
15%inclusion36 decks239 decks
13%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
14%inclusion32 decks237 decks
12%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
13%inclusion30 decks239 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion25 decks239 decks
9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
10%inclusion24 decks239 decks
4%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
10%inclusion23 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
10%inclusion23 decks239 decks
9%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
8.8%inclusion21 decks239 decks
6%synergy
Argentum Armor
8.8%inclusion21 decks239 decks
8%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
8.4%inclusion20 decks239 decks
6%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
7.5%inclusion18 decks239 decks
6%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
6.3%inclusion15 decks239 decks
3%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
6.3%inclusion15 decks239 decks
5%synergy
Fireshrieker
6.3%inclusion15 decks239 decks
5%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Sunforger
5.9%inclusion14 decks239 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur II
5.6%inclusion13 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.4%inclusion13 decks239 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
5.4%inclusion13 decks239 decks
5%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Warrior's Sword
5.1%inclusion12 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
5.0%inclusion12 decks239 decks
5%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
5.0%inclusion12 decks239 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
40%inclusion95 decks237 decks
38%synergy
Forge Anew
32%inclusion77 decks239 decks
28%synergy
Furious Rise
17%inclusion40 decks239 decks
16%synergy
Annie Joins Up
7.1%inclusion17 decks239 decks
-12%synergy
Fighter Class
6.7%inclusion16 decks239 decks
5%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
6.3%inclusion15 decks239 decks
2%synergy
Strong Back
5.0%inclusion12 decks239 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.0%inclusion12 decks239 decks
4%synergy
All That Glitters
5.0%inclusion12 decks239 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
83%inclusion199 decks239 decks
78%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
72%inclusion173 decks239 decks
68%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
68%inclusion162 decks239 decks
58%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion50 decks239 decks
-6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion33 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
5.9%inclusion14 decks239 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
98%inclusion234 decks239 decks
24%synergy
Sol Ring
97%inclusion232 decks239 decks
13%synergy
Summoning Materia
79%inclusion188 decks237 decks
74%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
5.4%inclusion13 decks239 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.0%inclusion12 decks239 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion239 decks239 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
99%inclusion236 decks239 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion236 decks239 decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion236 decks239 decks
2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
94%inclusion225 decks239 decks
53%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
94%inclusion224 decks239 decks
56%synergy
Canopy Vista
93%inclusion223 decks239 decks
44%synergy
Jungle Shrine
92%inclusion221 decks239 decks
37%synergy
Rootbound Crag
92%inclusion219 decks239 decks
54%synergy
Cinder Glade
91%inclusion218 decks239 decks
42%synergy
Exotic Orchard
90%inclusion215 decks239 decks
37%synergy
Rugged Prairie
88%inclusion211 decks239 decks
78%synergy
Fortified Village
87%inclusion209 decks239 decks
66%synergy
Brushland
87%inclusion207 decks239 decks
66%synergy
Battlefield Forge
87%inclusion207 decks239 decks
64%synergy
Path of Ancestry
86%inclusion206 decks239 decks
51%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
86%inclusion205 decks239 decks
79%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
85%inclusion204 decks239 decks
70%synergy
Game Trail
84%inclusion201 decks239 decks
64%synergy
Spire of Industry
83%inclusion198 decks239 decks
78%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
82%inclusion196 decks239 decks
66%synergy
Mossfire Valley
82%inclusion196 decks239 decks
68%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
82%inclusion196 decks239 decks
74%synergy
Radiant Grove
74%inclusion176 decks239 decks
68%synergy
Evolving Wilds
71%inclusion170 decks239 decks
41%synergy
Sacred Peaks
71%inclusion170 decks239 decks
66%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
70%inclusion167 decks239 decks
65%synergy
Ash Barrens
54%inclusion128 decks239 decks
48%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
8.6%inclusion20 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
6.3%inclusion15 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Karplusan Forest
6.3%inclusion15 decks239 decks
-11%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
5.9%inclusion14 decks239 decks
-8%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.9%inclusion14 decks239 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Plenty
5.9%inclusion14 decks239 decks
-7%synergy
Rockfall Vale
5.0%inclusion12 decks239 decks
-19%synergy
Sacred Foundry
5.0%inclusion12 decks239 decks
-35%synergy