Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget 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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Twin Blades
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Meteor Sword
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Master Piandao
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
96%inclusion54 decks56 decks
90%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion54 decks56 decks
88%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
93%inclusion52 decks56 decks
88%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
96%inclusion53 decks55 decks
86%synergy
Champion's Helm
91%inclusion51 decks56 decks
85%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
93%inclusion51 decks55 decks
84%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
89%inclusion49 decks55 decks
81%synergy
Sword of the Animist
88%inclusion49 decks56 decks
80%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
89%inclusion49 decks55 decks
79%synergy
Professor Hojo
85%inclusion47 decks55 decks
77%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
88%inclusion49 decks56 decks
38%synergy
Rampant Growth
86%inclusion48 decks56 decks
47%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
84%inclusion46 decks55 decks
76%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
84%inclusion46 decks55 decks
74%synergy
Austere Command
80%inclusion45 decks56 decks
66%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
79%inclusion44 decks56 decks
73%synergy
Vandalblast
79%inclusion44 decks56 decks
70%synergy
Hero's Blade
79%inclusion44 decks56 decks
75%synergy
Clever Concealment
77%inclusion43 decks56 decks
68%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
77%inclusion43 decks56 decks
72%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Bastion Protector
75%inclusion42 decks56 decks
72%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
68%synergy
Zack Fair
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
66%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
65%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
70%inclusion39 decks56 decks
62%synergy
Helitrooper
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
63%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
62%synergy
Bronze Guardian
63%inclusion35 decks56 decks
60%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
49%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Armory Automaton
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
45%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Barret Wallace
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Freya Crescent
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Weapons Vendor
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Summon: Kujata
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-11%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Amy Rose
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Delivery Moogle
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Item Shopkeep
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Brass Squire
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Ultimate Magic: Holy
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
69%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
68%synergy
Dispatch
73%inclusion41 decks56 decks
68%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
67%synergy
Chaos Warp
70%inclusion39 decks56 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
-35%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Inventory Management
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
-39%synergy
Heroic Intervention
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-25%synergy
Boros Charm
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-11%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-19%synergy
Beast Within
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-25%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Slash of Light
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Big Score
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Collective Resistance
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
75%inclusion42 decks56 decks
37%synergy
Unfinished Business
75%inclusion42 decks56 decks
72%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
68%inclusion38 decks56 decks
63%synergy
Harmonize
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
41%synergy
Decimate
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
43%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
34%synergy
Open the Armory
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Farseek
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
-30%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-14%synergy
Reckless Handling
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Reach the Horizon
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Megaton's Fate
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
77%inclusion43 decks56 decks
52%synergy
Darksteel Plate
75%inclusion42 decks56 decks
71%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
66%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
70%inclusion39 decks56 decks
67%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
51%synergy
Mask of Memory
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
50%synergy
Genji Glove
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Ultima Weapon
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Buster Sword
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Skullclamp
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Explorer's Scope
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Nettlecyst
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Samurai's Katana
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Argentum Armor
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Bard's Bow
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Paladin's Arms
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
The Masamune
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
O-Naginata
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Fireshrieker
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Forge Anew
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Furious Rise
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Annie Joins Up
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Fighter Class
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
77%inclusion43 decks56 decks
72%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
66%inclusion37 decks56 decks
62%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
51%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-13%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
98%inclusion55 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion54 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Summoning Materia
85%inclusion47 decks55 decks
80%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion56 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion56 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion56 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion55 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Jungle Shrine
96%inclusion54 decks56 decks
41%synergy
Canopy Vista
96%inclusion54 decks56 decks
47%synergy
Rootbound Crag
95%inclusion53 decks56 decks
57%synergy
Cinder Glade
95%inclusion53 decks56 decks
45%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
93%inclusion52 decks56 decks
51%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
91%inclusion51 decks56 decks
54%synergy
Exotic Orchard
89%inclusion50 decks56 decks
36%synergy
Path of Ancestry
86%inclusion48 decks56 decks
51%synergy
Battlefield Forge
82%inclusion46 decks56 decks
60%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
82%inclusion46 decks56 decks
75%synergy
Game Trail
80%inclusion45 decks56 decks
60%synergy
Spire of Industry
80%inclusion45 decks56 decks
76%synergy
Brushland
80%inclusion45 decks56 decks
60%synergy
Rugged Prairie
80%inclusion45 decks56 decks
71%synergy
Fortified Village
79%inclusion44 decks56 decks
57%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
79%inclusion44 decks56 decks
70%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
77%inclusion43 decks56 decks
61%synergy
Mossfire Valley
75%inclusion42 decks56 decks
61%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
71%inclusion40 decks56 decks
55%synergy
Evolving Wilds
71%inclusion40 decks56 decks
41%synergy
Sacred Peaks
70%inclusion39 decks56 decks
64%synergy
Radiant Grove
68%inclusion38 decks56 decks
62%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
66%inclusion37 decks56 decks
61%synergy
Ash Barrens
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
39%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-11%synergy
Rockfall Vale
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-15%synergy
Temple of Triumph
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Karplusan Forest
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Plenty
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Abandon
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Scattered Groves
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-9%synergy
Wooded Bastion
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Naya Panorama
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Boros Garrison
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Demolition Field
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-3%synergy