Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Upgraded Equipment

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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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Hard-Won Jitte
2.1%inclusion5 decks235 decks
2%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
1.6%inclusion5 decks318 decks
1%synergy
Dimension X
0.4%inclusion1 decks231 decks
0%synergy
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0.4%inclusion1 decks235 decks
0%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
0.3%inclusion1 decks318 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
97%inclusion697 decks716 decks
88%synergy
Colossus Hammer
90%inclusion642 decks716 decks
83%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
83%inclusion593 decks716 decks
77%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
80%inclusion564 decks707 decks
72%synergy
Buster Sword
80%inclusion564 decks705 decks
72%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
81%inclusion570 decks708 decks
71%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
80%inclusion567 decks707 decks
70%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
78%inclusion548 decks707 decks
69%synergy
Sword of the Animist
77%inclusion550 decks716 decks
69%synergy
Forge Anew
72%inclusion519 decks716 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
72%inclusion519 decks716 decks
65%synergy
Professor Hojo
69%inclusion485 decks707 decks
61%synergy
Nature's Lore
66%inclusion469 decks716 decks
28%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
64%inclusion460 decks716 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion446 decks716 decks
5%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
61%inclusion431 decks707 decks
52%synergy
Clever Concealment
61%inclusion434 decks716 decks
52%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
58%inclusion410 decks707 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion410 decks716 decks
32%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
56%inclusion403 decks716 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion209 decks716 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
28%inclusion199 decks716 decks
11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion95 decks716 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion79 decks716 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.7%inclusion62 decks716 decks
2%synergy
Worldly Tutor
5.4%inclusion39 decks716 decks
-7%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.0%inclusion36 decks716 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
50%inclusion355 decks716 decks
46%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
49%inclusion353 decks716 decks
44%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
43%inclusion306 decks707 decks
37%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
43%inclusion305 decks707 decks
36%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
43%inclusion303 decks707 decks
37%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
42%inclusion302 decks716 decks
39%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
42%inclusion300 decks716 decks
34%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
42%inclusion300 decks716 decks
37%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
41%inclusion291 decks707 decks
36%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
41%inclusion294 decks716 decks
19%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
41%inclusion288 decks707 decks
37%synergy
Zack Fair
40%inclusion283 decks707 decks
34%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
38%inclusion268 decks707 decks
33%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
34%inclusion240 decks707 decks
31%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
34%inclusion240 decks716 decks
30%synergy
Birds of Paradise
33%inclusion233 decks716 decks
9%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
31%inclusion222 decks716 decks
29%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
31%inclusion222 decks716 decks
29%synergy
Bastion Protector
30%inclusion215 decks716 decks
26%synergy
Helitrooper
28%inclusion197 decks707 decks
23%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
28%inclusion199 decks716 decks
26%synergy
Esper Sentinel
27%inclusion190 decks716 decks
14%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
27%inclusion190 decks716 decks
25%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
25%inclusion176 decks701 decks
23%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
22%inclusion158 decks707 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
18%inclusion128 decks716 decks
17%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
17%inclusion123 decks716 decks
12%synergy
Delighted Halfling
17%inclusion123 decks716 decks
7%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
17%inclusion121 decks716 decks
14%synergy
Freya Crescent
16%inclusion115 decks707 decks
15%synergy
Bronze Guardian
16%inclusion113 decks716 decks
13%synergy
Amy Rose
15%inclusion101 decks657 decks
14%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
15%inclusion107 decks716 decks
14%synergy
Armory Automaton
15%inclusion106 decks716 decks
13%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
15%inclusion104 decks716 decks
11%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
13%inclusion94 decks707 decks
10%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
13%inclusion95 decks716 decks
12%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
13%inclusion90 decks716 decks
9%synergy
Lion Sash
12%inclusion83 decks716 decks
9%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
11%inclusion76 decks716 decks
9%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
10%inclusion74 decks716 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion73 decks716 decks
6%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
10%inclusion69 decks707 decks
8%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
8.5%inclusion61 decks716 decks
7%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
8.3%inclusion59 decks707 decks
6%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
8.3%inclusion58 decks702 decks
7%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
8.2%inclusion59 decks716 decks
7%synergy
Barret Wallace
7.9%inclusion56 decks707 decks
6%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.7%inclusion55 decks716 decks
7%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
7.4%inclusion53 decks716 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
54%inclusion385 decks716 decks
14%synergy
Dispatch
49%inclusion348 decks716 decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion339 decks716 decks
-7%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
43%inclusion307 decks707 decks
36%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
41%inclusion287 decks707 decks
35%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion279 decks716 decks
19%synergy
Inventory Management
39%inclusion278 decks716 decks
35%synergy
Boros Charm
33%inclusion234 decks716 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion182 decks716 decks
16%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
25%inclusion179 decks707 decks
20%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion144 decks716 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion106 decks716 decks
-5%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion94 decks716 decks
-13%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion91 decks716 decks
9%synergy
Beast Within
12%inclusion88 decks716 decks
-19%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion84 decks716 decks
-2%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion67 decks701 decks
7%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
7.3%inclusion51 decks698 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.0%inclusion50 decks716 decks
-1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.4%inclusion39 decks716 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.2%inclusion37 decks716 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
53%inclusion379 decks716 decks
4%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
53%inclusion378 decks716 decks
49%synergy
Vandalblast
46%inclusion332 decks716 decks
37%synergy
Rampant Growth
45%inclusion321 decks716 decks
7%synergy
Open the Armory
43%inclusion310 decks716 decks
39%synergy
Austere Command
40%inclusion284 decks716 decks
25%synergy
Farseek
36%inclusion259 decks716 decks
-11%synergy
Unfinished Business
34%inclusion243 decks716 decks
30%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
32%inclusion230 decks716 decks
27%synergy
Three Visits
24%inclusion173 decks716 decks
-3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion143 decks716 decks
-5%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
17%inclusion117 decks705 decks
15%synergy
Harmonize
15%inclusion106 decks716 decks
6%synergy
Decimate
14%inclusion100 decks716 decks
6%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
10%inclusion73 decks707 decks
8%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
9.4%inclusion67 decks716 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.7%inclusion48 decks716 decks
0%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.4%inclusion46 decks716 decks
-21%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.1%inclusion28 decks458 decks
3%synergy
Single Combat
5.2%inclusion37 decks716 decks
3%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.2%inclusion37 decks716 decks
0%synergy
Full Throttle
5.0%inclusion36 decks716 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Champion's Helm
56%inclusion399 decks716 decks
49%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
53%inclusion383 decks716 decks
49%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
52%inclusion375 decks716 decks
49%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
52%inclusion373 decks716 decks
48%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
45%inclusion324 decks716 decks
40%synergy
Genji Glove
44%inclusion309 decks698 decks
39%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
44%inclusion314 decks716 decks
38%synergy
Darksteel Plate
44%inclusion312 decks716 decks
39%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion297 decks716 decks
15%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
41%inclusion290 decks707 decks
35%synergy
Shadowspear
41%inclusion291 decks716 decks
37%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
40%inclusion284 decks716 decks
35%synergy
Hero's Blade
39%inclusion281 decks716 decks
36%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
38%inclusion270 decks716 decks
35%synergy
Mithril Coat
29%inclusion210 decks716 decks
25%synergy
Embercleave
29%inclusion207 decks716 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
29%inclusion205 decks716 decks
27%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
28%inclusion203 decks716 decks
26%synergy
Ultima Weapon
27%inclusion188 decks707 decks
23%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
27%inclusion190 decks716 decks
24%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
27%inclusion186 decks701 decks
24%synergy
Nettlecyst
26%inclusion187 decks716 decks
24%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
24%inclusion172 decks716 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
24%inclusion169 decks716 decks
22%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
23%inclusion162 decks716 decks
20%synergy
Helm of the Host
22%inclusion157 decks716 decks
18%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion155 decks716 decks
20%synergy
Sunforger
20%inclusion145 decks716 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
19%inclusion136 decks716 decks
17%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
19%inclusion134 decks716 decks
17%synergy
Basilisk Collar
18%inclusion132 decks716 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Memory
17%inclusion122 decks716 decks
15%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
17%inclusion119 decks711 decks
15%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
16%inclusion113 decks716 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
16%inclusion112 decks716 decks
13%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
15%inclusion105 decks716 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion101 decks716 decks
13%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
14%inclusion99 decks706 decks
12%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion100 decks716 decks
13%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
14%inclusion97 decks716 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion97 decks716 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
13%inclusion95 decks716 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Plate
13%inclusion95 decks716 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion89 decks716 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion79 decks716 decks
-4%synergy
Power Fist
11%inclusion76 decks716 decks
8%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
11%inclusion75 decks707 decks
10%synergy
Samurai's Katana
9.3%inclusion66 decks707 decks
8%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
8.9%inclusion64 decks716 decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
8.8%inclusion63 decks716 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
32%inclusion232 decks716 decks
30%synergy
Aggravated Assault
22%inclusion154 decks716 decks
17%synergy
Annie Joins Up
14%inclusion102 decks716 decks
-5%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
10%inclusion71 decks716 decks
5%synergy
Super State
7.6%inclusion50 decks657 decks
6%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
7.5%inclusion53 decks707 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.2%inclusion37 decks716 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.0%inclusion36 decks716 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
49%inclusion354 decks716 decks
44%synergy
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion308 decks716 decks
16%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
34%inclusion246 decks716 decks
30%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
32%inclusion226 decks716 decks
21%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
22%inclusion157 decks716 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
21%inclusion146 decks707 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion107 decks716 decks
10%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
14%inclusion99 decks716 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion88 decks716 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion85 decks716 decks
-6%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion78 decks716 decks
7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion78 decks716 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
10%inclusion69 decks716 decks
-9%synergy
Axgard Armory
8.0%inclusion57 decks716 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.5%inclusion54 decks716 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.3%inclusion45 decks716 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.7%inclusion41 decks716 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion695 decks716 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion660 decks716 decks
18%synergy
Summoning Materia
30%inclusion210 decks707 decks
25%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion94 decks716 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
11%inclusion81 decks716 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.8%inclusion56 decks716 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.3%inclusion52 decks716 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
5.9%inclusion42 decks716 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
5.2%inclusion37 decks716 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion712 decks716 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion709 decks716 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion704 decks716 decks
8%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion702 decks716 decks
1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
75%inclusion536 decks716 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
73%inclusion522 decks716 decks
20%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
72%inclusion519 decks716 decks
34%synergy
Rootbound Crag
70%inclusion502 decks716 decks
32%synergy
Battlefield Forge
70%inclusion499 decks716 decks
47%synergy
Brushland
66%inclusion469 decks716 decks
44%synergy
Spire of Industry
62%inclusion447 decks716 decks
57%synergy
Canopy Vista
60%inclusion429 decks716 decks
11%synergy
Jungle Shrine
58%inclusion414 decks716 decks
3%synergy
Cinder Glade
58%inclusion414 decks716 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
56%inclusion404 decks716 decks
17%synergy
Stomping Ground
56%inclusion403 decks716 decks
13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
56%inclusion399 decks716 decks
45%synergy
Temple Garden
54%inclusion384 decks716 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
52%inclusion369 decks716 decks
17%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
51%inclusion363 decks716 decks
43%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
43%inclusion306 decks716 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
43%inclusion305 decks716 decks
11%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
41%inclusion297 decks716 decks
26%synergy
Fortified Village
40%inclusion289 decks716 decks
19%synergy
Wooded Foothills
40%inclusion287 decks716 decks
10%synergy
Game Trail
39%inclusion279 decks716 decks
19%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion275 decks716 decks
11%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
38%inclusion271 decks716 decks
22%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
37%inclusion268 decks716 decks
29%synergy
Spectator Seating
36%inclusion257 decks716 decks
11%synergy
Mossfire Valley
35%inclusion249 decks716 decks
21%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
32%inclusion232 decks716 decks
4%synergy
Spire Garden
32%inclusion230 decks716 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion219 decks716 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Peaks
24%inclusion171 decks716 decks
18%synergy
Radiant Grove
22%inclusion161 decks716 decks
17%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
21%inclusion148 decks716 decks
16%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
20%inclusion141 decks716 decks
13%synergy
Sundown Pass
19%inclusion134 decks716 decks
5%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
18%inclusion132 decks716 decks
-3%synergy
Karplusan Forest
18%inclusion130 decks716 decks
1%synergy
Rockfall Vale
18%inclusion129 decks716 decks
-6%synergy
Hushwood Verge
18%inclusion128 decks716 decks
7%synergy
Thornspire Verge
16%inclusion113 decks716 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
15%inclusion107 decks716 decks
9%synergy
Lush Portico
13%inclusion95 decks716 decks
4%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion93 decks716 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion91 decks716 decks
9%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion89 decks707 decks
10%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
12%inclusion87 decks716 decks
10%synergy