Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

Background image for The 10 Most Fun Commanders of 2025
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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hard-Won Jitte
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
2.3%inclusion2 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
1.5%inclusion1 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Spry and Mighty
1.2%inclusion1 decks82 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion261 decks277 decks
88%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion267 decks277 decks
87%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
92%inclusion254 decks277 decks
86%synergy
Champion's Helm
91%inclusion251 decks277 decks
84%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
93%inclusion255 decks275 decks
83%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
93%inclusion255 decks275 decks
83%synergy
Hero's Blade
86%inclusion238 decks277 decks
82%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
88%inclusion243 decks277 decks
82%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
88%inclusion241 decks275 decks
80%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
88%inclusion242 decks275 decks
80%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
90%inclusion249 decks277 decks
41%synergy
Sword of the Animist
87%inclusion240 decks277 decks
79%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
86%inclusion237 decks275 decks
77%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
85%inclusion233 decks275 decks
78%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
84%inclusion232 decks275 decks
77%synergy
Rampant Growth
84%inclusion233 decks277 decks
46%synergy
Vandalblast
83%inclusion230 decks277 decks
74%synergy
Lightning Greaves
83%inclusion230 decks277 decks
58%synergy
Professor Hojo
83%inclusion228 decks275 decks
75%synergy
Dispatch
83%inclusion229 decks277 decks
77%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
5.4%inclusion15 decks277 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Zack Fair
76%inclusion209 decks275 decks
70%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
75%inclusion207 decks275 decks
69%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
75%inclusion205 decks275 decks
68%synergy
Bastion Protector
71%inclusion196 decks277 decks
67%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
70%inclusion194 decks277 decks
63%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
68%inclusion188 decks275 decks
63%synergy
Helitrooper
67%inclusion183 decks275 decks
62%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
60%inclusion165 decks275 decks
56%synergy
Bronze Guardian
55%inclusion151 decks277 decks
52%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
47%inclusion130 decks275 decks
44%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
43%inclusion118 decks277 decks
38%synergy
Armory Automaton
42%inclusion117 decks277 decks
41%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
39%inclusion107 decks275 decks
35%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
38%inclusion105 decks275 decks
34%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
37%inclusion103 decks277 decks
34%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
37%inclusion102 decks275 decks
30%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
32%inclusion88 decks277 decks
24%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
31%inclusion86 decks275 decks
29%synergy
Barret Wallace
29%inclusion81 decks275 decks
27%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
27%inclusion74 decks275 decks
26%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
26%inclusion71 decks277 decks
24%synergy
Weapons Vendor
23%inclusion63 decks272 decks
22%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
22%inclusion62 decks277 decks
20%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
22%inclusion60 decks275 decks
17%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
22%inclusion60 decks277 decks
19%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
19%inclusion53 decks275 decks
18%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
19%inclusion52 decks271 decks
17%synergy
Freya Crescent
19%inclusion52 decks275 decks
17%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
19%inclusion52 decks275 decks
18%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
18%inclusion50 decks277 decks
-4%synergy
Summon: Kujata
16%inclusion43 decks275 decks
14%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
13%inclusion36 decks273 decks
12%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
13%inclusion36 decks277 decks
10%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
11%inclusion30 decks277 decks
9%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
11%inclusion29 decks271 decks
10%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
10%inclusion28 decks277 decks
7%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
9.0%inclusion25 decks277 decks
8%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
8.7%inclusion24 decks277 decks
5%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.3%inclusion23 decks277 decks
7%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
7.6%inclusion21 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
7.2%inclusion20 decks277 decks
6%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
6.9%inclusion19 decks277 decks
5%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
6.1%inclusion17 decks277 decks
3%synergy
Amy Rose
6.0%inclusion15 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
5.8%inclusion16 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
5.8%inclusion16 decks277 decks
1%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
5.1%inclusion14 decks277 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Clever Concealment
81%inclusion223 decks277 decks
72%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
79%inclusion218 decks275 decks
73%synergy
Chaos Warp
73%inclusion201 decks277 decks
53%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
67%inclusion185 decks275 decks
62%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
28%inclusion77 decks277 decks
-30%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion57 decks277 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
21%inclusion57 decks277 decks
-34%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
18%inclusion49 decks271 decks
16%synergy
Inventory Management
13%inclusion35 decks277 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion31 decks271 decks
9%synergy
Boros Charm
11%inclusion31 decks277 decks
-13%synergy
Heroic Intervention
11%inclusion30 decks277 decks
-29%synergy
Generous Gift
9.0%inclusion25 decks277 decks
-18%synergy
Beast Within
7.2%inclusion20 decks277 decks
-24%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.1%inclusion17 decks277 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
82%inclusion226 decks277 decks
44%synergy
Unfinished Business
76%inclusion210 decks277 decks
72%synergy
Austere Command
76%inclusion210 decks277 decks
61%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
73%inclusion201 decks277 decks
68%synergy
Decimate
47%inclusion129 decks277 decks
39%synergy
Harmonize
45%inclusion125 decks277 decks
36%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
39%inclusion108 decks275 decks
37%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
34%inclusion94 decks277 decks
32%synergy
Open the Armory
19%inclusion53 decks277 decks
14%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
17%inclusion47 decks275 decks
15%synergy
Farseek
14%inclusion39 decks277 decks
-34%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
8.7%inclusion24 decks277 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
6.5%inclusion18 decks277 decks
-19%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
81%inclusion225 decks277 decks
77%synergy
Darksteel Plate
80%inclusion222 decks277 decks
76%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
80%inclusion219 decks275 decks
74%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
73%inclusion201 decks277 decks
70%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
57%inclusion157 decks277 decks
52%synergy
Mask of Memory
51%inclusion141 decks277 decks
49%synergy
Genji Glove
42%inclusion115 decks271 decks
37%synergy
Ultima Weapon
36%inclusion98 decks275 decks
32%synergy
Buster Sword
36%inclusion98 decks275 decks
27%synergy
Skullclamp
35%inclusion98 decks277 decks
20%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
34%inclusion93 decks277 decks
29%synergy
Explorer's Scope
30%inclusion84 decks277 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion74 decks277 decks
0%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
23%inclusion63 decks275 decks
21%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion53 decks272 decks
17%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
18%inclusion50 decks277 decks
15%synergy
Samurai's Katana
17%inclusion47 decks275 decks
16%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
17%inclusion47 decks276 decks
15%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
16%inclusion45 decks277 decks
14%synergy
Nettlecyst
15%inclusion42 decks277 decks
13%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
14%inclusion38 decks277 decks
12%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
12%inclusion34 decks275 decks
11%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
10%inclusion29 decks277 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion28 decks277 decks
9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
10%inclusion27 decks277 decks
4%synergy
Argentum Armor
8.3%inclusion23 decks277 decks
8%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
8.3%inclusion23 decks277 decks
7%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
8.0%inclusion22 decks275 decks
7%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
7.6%inclusion21 decks277 decks
5%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
6.9%inclusion19 decks277 decks
4%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
6.5%inclusion18 decks277 decks
5%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
6.1%inclusion17 decks277 decks
5%synergy
Sunforger
6.1%inclusion17 decks277 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur II
5.9%inclusion16 decks271 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
5.8%inclusion16 decks277 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.4%inclusion15 decks277 decks
4%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
5.1%inclusion14 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Warrior's Sword
5.1%inclusion14 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Fireshrieker
5.1%inclusion14 decks277 decks
3%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
5.1%inclusion14 decks277 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
41%inclusion113 decks275 decks
39%synergy
Forge Anew
31%inclusion87 decks277 decks
27%synergy
Furious Rise
17%inclusion48 decks277 decks
16%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
6.9%inclusion19 decks277 decks
2%synergy
Fighter Class
6.9%inclusion19 decks277 decks
5%synergy
Annie Joins Up
5.8%inclusion16 decks277 decks
-13%synergy
Strong Back
5.1%inclusion14 decks277 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
83%inclusion231 decks277 decks
78%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
72%inclusion199 decks277 decks
67%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
69%inclusion191 decks277 decks
59%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion56 decks277 decks
-7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion32 decks275 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion270 decks277 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion269 decks277 decks
23%synergy
Summoning Materia
80%inclusion220 decks275 decks
75%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
5.8%inclusion16 decks277 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion277 decks277 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion274 decks277 decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion274 decks277 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
99%inclusion273 decks277 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
95%inclusion262 decks277 decks
52%synergy
Jungle Shrine
94%inclusion260 decks277 decks
39%synergy
Canopy Vista
93%inclusion258 decks277 decks
44%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
93%inclusion257 decks277 decks
55%synergy
Rootbound Crag
91%inclusion253 decks277 decks
53%synergy
Cinder Glade
91%inclusion252 decks277 decks
42%synergy
Exotic Orchard
91%inclusion252 decks277 decks
38%synergy
Battlefield Forge
88%inclusion245 decks277 decks
66%synergy
Rugged Prairie
88%inclusion244 decks277 decks
78%synergy
Brushland
88%inclusion243 decks277 decks
67%synergy
Path of Ancestry
88%inclusion243 decks277 decks
53%synergy
Fortified Village
87%inclusion241 decks277 decks
66%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
86%inclusion238 decks277 decks
70%synergy
Spire of Industry
86%inclusion238 decks277 decks
81%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
86%inclusion237 decks277 decks
78%synergy
Game Trail
84%inclusion233 decks277 decks
64%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
82%inclusion227 decks277 decks
73%synergy
Mossfire Valley
82%inclusion226 decks277 decks
68%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
81%inclusion224 decks277 decks
65%synergy
Radiant Grove
74%inclusion206 decks277 decks
69%synergy
Evolving Wilds
74%inclusion204 decks277 decks
43%synergy
Sacred Peaks
73%inclusion201 decks277 decks
67%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
69%inclusion191 decks277 decks
64%synergy
Ash Barrens
55%inclusion153 decks277 decks
49%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
8.1%inclusion22 decks271 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.1%inclusion17 decks277 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Plenty
6.1%inclusion17 decks277 decks
-6%synergy
Karplusan Forest
5.8%inclusion16 decks277 decks
-11%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
5.1%inclusion14 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
5.1%inclusion14 decks277 decks
-35%synergy