Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Meteor Sword
4.3%inclusion2 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
3.7%inclusion2 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
2.0%inclusion1 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Toph, the First Metalbender
1.5%inclusion2 decks136 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion199 decks208 decks
88%synergy
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion193 decks208 decks
87%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
91%inclusion190 decks208 decks
87%synergy
Champion's Helm
90%inclusion187 decks208 decks
84%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
92%inclusion190 decks206 decks
82%synergy
Hero's Blade
82%inclusion171 decks208 decks
79%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
89%inclusion184 decks206 decks
79%synergy
Sword of the Animist
86%inclusion178 decks208 decks
79%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
88%inclusion181 decks206 decks
79%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
86%inclusion178 decks206 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
90%inclusion188 decks208 decks
40%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
83%inclusion171 decks206 decks
75%synergy
Rampant Growth
82%inclusion171 decks208 decks
44%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
82%inclusion170 decks208 decks
77%synergy
Professor Hojo
82%inclusion168 decks206 decks
73%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
81%inclusion167 decks206 decks
72%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
81%inclusion166 decks206 decks
72%synergy
Lightning Greaves
80%inclusion166 decks208 decks
55%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
80%inclusion164 decks206 decks
73%synergy
Vandalblast
78%inclusion162 decks208 decks
70%synergy
Creatures
Barret, Avalanche Leader
69%inclusion142 decks206 decks
62%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
68%inclusion141 decks206 decks
63%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
68%inclusion140 decks206 decks
61%synergy
Zack Fair
67%inclusion138 decks206 decks
61%synergy
Bastion Protector
67%inclusion139 decks208 decks
64%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
66%inclusion138 decks208 decks
59%synergy
Helitrooper
61%inclusion126 decks206 decks
56%synergy
Bronze Guardian
53%inclusion111 decks208 decks
51%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
50%inclusion102 decks206 decks
45%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
48%inclusion98 decks206 decks
44%synergy
Armory Automaton
44%inclusion92 decks208 decks
43%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
40%inclusion84 decks208 decks
36%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
40%inclusion83 decks206 decks
36%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
37%inclusion76 decks208 decks
33%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
35%inclusion72 decks206 decks
31%synergy
Barret Wallace
33%inclusion69 decks206 decks
31%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
32%inclusion66 decks208 decks
24%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
30%inclusion61 decks206 decks
27%synergy
Weapons Vendor
28%inclusion56 decks203 decks
26%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
26%inclusion54 decks206 decks
18%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
25%inclusion53 decks208 decks
24%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
25%inclusion52 decks206 decks
24%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
22%inclusion45 decks206 decks
20%synergy
Freya Crescent
21%inclusion44 decks206 decks
20%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
21%inclusion44 decks208 decks
19%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
20%inclusion42 decks208 decks
17%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
19%inclusion39 decks202 decks
17%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
18%inclusion37 decks206 decks
13%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
17%inclusion36 decks206 decks
16%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
17%inclusion35 decks204 decks
16%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
15%inclusion32 decks208 decks
13%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
14%inclusion30 decks208 decks
-7%synergy
Summon: Kujata
14%inclusion28 decks206 decks
12%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
13%inclusion27 decks208 decks
10%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
12%inclusion24 decks208 decks
10%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
11%inclusion23 decks202 decks
11%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
11%inclusion22 decks208 decks
9%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion21 decks208 decks
9%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
10%inclusion20 decks208 decks
7%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
9.1%inclusion19 decks208 decks
8%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
8.2%inclusion17 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
8.2%inclusion17 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
7.7%inclusion16 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
7.7%inclusion16 decks208 decks
3%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
6.8%inclusion14 decks206 decks
4%synergy
Amy Rose
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
5.3%inclusion11 decks206 decks
4%synergy
Item Shopkeep
5.3%inclusion11 decks206 decks
5%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
5.3%inclusion11 decks206 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Clever Concealment
78%inclusion162 decks208 decks
70%synergy
Dispatch
76%inclusion159 decks208 decks
71%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
72%inclusion148 decks206 decks
65%synergy
Chaos Warp
70%inclusion146 decks208 decks
51%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
63%inclusion129 decks206 decks
57%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
27%inclusion57 decks208 decks
-30%synergy
Path to Exile
19%inclusion39 decks208 decks
-36%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion37 decks208 decks
8%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
17%inclusion34 decks202 decks
15%synergy
Inventory Management
13%inclusion26 decks208 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion25 decks208 decks
-16%synergy
Restoration Magic
12%inclusion24 decks202 decks
9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
12%inclusion24 decks208 decks
-28%synergy
Boros Charm
11%inclusion23 decks208 decks
-14%synergy
Beast Within
7.7%inclusion16 decks208 decks
-25%synergy
Judgment Bolt
6.3%inclusion13 decks206 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.3%inclusion13 decks208 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
78%inclusion162 decks208 decks
40%synergy
Unfinished Business
75%inclusion155 decks208 decks
72%synergy
Austere Command
74%inclusion154 decks208 decks
60%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
71%inclusion147 decks208 decks
67%synergy
Decimate
44%inclusion92 decks208 decks
37%synergy
Harmonize
39%inclusion82 decks208 decks
30%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
35%inclusion72 decks206 decks
32%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
34%inclusion70 decks208 decks
32%synergy
Open the Armory
21%inclusion44 decks208 decks
17%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
14%inclusion29 decks206 decks
12%synergy
Farseek
14%inclusion29 decks208 decks
-35%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
13%inclusion27 decks208 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
7.2%inclusion15 decks208 decks
-18%synergy
Commune with Beavers
5.8%inclusion12 decks206 decks
5%synergy
Reach the Horizon
5.4%inclusion11 decks203 decks
4%synergy
Single Combat
5.3%inclusion11 decks208 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Darksteel Plate
77%inclusion160 decks208 decks
73%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
76%inclusion159 decks208 decks
73%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
67%inclusion140 decks208 decks
65%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
55%inclusion115 decks208 decks
51%synergy
Mask of Memory
49%inclusion101 decks208 decks
47%synergy
Genji Glove
39%inclusion79 decks202 decks
34%synergy
Ultima Weapon
35%inclusion73 decks206 decks
32%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion68 decks208 decks
18%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
31%inclusion64 decks208 decks
27%synergy
Explorer's Scope
29%inclusion61 decks208 decks
27%synergy
Buster Sword
26%inclusion54 decks206 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion54 decks208 decks
0%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
25%inclusion51 decks206 decks
23%synergy
Samurai's Katana
17%inclusion36 decks206 decks
16%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
17%inclusion35 decks207 decks
15%synergy
Nettlecyst
16%inclusion34 decks208 decks
14%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
15%inclusion32 decks208 decks
14%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
14%inclusion30 decks208 decks
13%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
14%inclusion29 decks208 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
14%inclusion28 decks203 decks
11%synergy
Basilisk Collar
13%inclusion28 decks208 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion25 decks208 decks
11%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
12%inclusion24 decks206 decks
10%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
12%inclusion24 decks208 decks
8%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
12%inclusion24 decks208 decks
11%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
10%inclusion21 decks206 decks
9%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
10%inclusion21 decks208 decks
7%synergy
Argentum Armor
10%inclusion20 decks208 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.7%inclusion18 decks208 decks
8%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
7.2%inclusion15 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
7.2%inclusion15 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
7.2%inclusion15 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
6.8%inclusion14 decks206 decks
6%synergy
Sunforger
6.7%inclusion14 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur II
6.4%inclusion13 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.3%inclusion13 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Chainsaw
6.3%inclusion13 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
6.3%inclusion13 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Warrior's Sword
5.8%inclusion12 decks206 decks
5%synergy
Paladin's Arms
5.8%inclusion12 decks206 decks
5%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
5.8%inclusion12 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Fireshrieker
5.8%inclusion12 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.8%inclusion12 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
5.3%inclusion11 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.3%inclusion11 decks208 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
36%inclusion75 decks206 decks
34%synergy
Forge Anew
28%inclusion59 decks208 decks
24%synergy
Furious Rise
16%inclusion34 decks208 decks
16%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
10%inclusion20 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Fighter Class
8.7%inclusion18 decks208 decks
7%synergy
Annie Joins Up
8.7%inclusion18 decks208 decks
-10%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.3%inclusion13 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Strong Back
5.8%inclusion12 decks208 decks
2%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
5.8%inclusion12 decks208 decks
1%synergy
All That Glitters
5.3%inclusion11 decks208 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
80%inclusion166 decks208 decks
75%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
69%inclusion144 decks208 decks
65%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
67%inclusion139 decks208 decks
57%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion45 decks208 decks
-5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion27 decks206 decks
11%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
6.3%inclusion13 decks208 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
98%inclusion203 decks208 decks
23%synergy
Sol Ring
98%inclusion203 decks208 decks
14%synergy
Summoning Materia
79%inclusion162 decks206 decks
73%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
5.3%inclusion11 decks208 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion208 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion207 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion207 decks208 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion204 decks208 decks
7%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
94%inclusion195 decks208 decks
57%synergy
Canopy Vista
92%inclusion192 decks208 decks
43%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
92%inclusion192 decks208 decks
51%synergy
Jungle Shrine
91%inclusion189 decks208 decks
35%synergy
Cinder Glade
90%inclusion188 decks208 decks
41%synergy
Rootbound Crag
90%inclusion187 decks208 decks
53%synergy
Exotic Orchard
89%inclusion186 decks208 decks
36%synergy
Rugged Prairie
87%inclusion180 decks208 decks
77%synergy
Fortified Village
86%inclusion179 decks208 decks
65%synergy
Path of Ancestry
86%inclusion179 decks208 decks
51%synergy
Battlefield Forge
86%inclusion178 decks208 decks
64%synergy
Brushland
85%inclusion176 decks208 decks
65%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
84%inclusion174 decks208 decks
68%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
84%inclusion174 decks208 decks
77%synergy
Game Trail
83%inclusion172 decks208 decks
62%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
82%inclusion170 decks208 decks
66%synergy
Spire of Industry
82%inclusion170 decks208 decks
78%synergy
Mossfire Valley
81%inclusion168 decks208 decks
67%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
81%inclusion168 decks208 decks
72%synergy
Evolving Wilds
73%inclusion152 decks208 decks
43%synergy
Radiant Grove
73%inclusion151 decks208 decks
67%synergy
Sacred Peaks
70%inclusion145 decks208 decks
64%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
67%inclusion140 decks208 decks
62%synergy
Ash Barrens
54%inclusion113 decks208 decks
49%synergy
Karplusan Forest
6.7%inclusion14 decks208 decks
-10%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
6.3%inclusion13 decks208 decks
-8%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.3%inclusion13 decks208 decks
2%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
5.8%inclusion12 decks206 decks
5%synergy
Rockfall Vale
5.8%inclusion12 decks208 decks
-19%synergy
Temple of Triumph
5.8%inclusion12 decks208 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Plenty
5.8%inclusion12 decks208 decks
-7%synergy
Stomping Ground
5.3%inclusion11 decks208 decks
-37%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.3%inclusion11 decks208 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Abandon
5.3%inclusion11 decks208 decks
-7%synergy