Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget Upgraded Equipment

Cas Hinds
Apr 13, 2026
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Moxfield
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Germination Practicum
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
95%inclusion74 decks78 decks
88%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion75 decks78 decks
87%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
94%inclusion72 decks77 decks
84%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
90%inclusion70 decks78 decks
83%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
91%inclusion70 decks77 decks
83%synergy
Sword of the Animist
88%inclusion69 decks78 decks
80%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
90%inclusion69 decks77 decks
80%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
88%inclusion68 decks77 decks
80%synergy
Champion's Helm
86%inclusion67 decks78 decks
79%synergy
Professor Hojo
86%inclusion66 decks77 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Wrecking Ball Arm
84%inclusion65 decks77 decks
77%synergy
Cultivate
83%inclusion65 decks78 decks
34%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
82%inclusion63 decks77 decks
75%synergy
Dispatch
79%inclusion62 decks78 decks
73%synergy
Clever Concealment
79%inclusion62 decks78 decks
70%synergy
Rampant Growth
78%inclusion61 decks78 decks
40%synergy
Darksteel Plate
78%inclusion61 decks78 decks
73%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
77%inclusion60 decks78 decks
71%synergy
Lightning Greaves
77%inclusion60 decks78 decks
51%synergy
Hero's Blade
77%inclusion60 decks78 decks
73%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
77%inclusion59 decks77 decks
70%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
73%inclusion56 decks77 decks
67%synergy
Bastion Protector
72%inclusion56 decks78 decks
68%synergy
Zack Fair
71%inclusion55 decks77 decks
66%synergy
Helitrooper
70%inclusion54 decks77 decks
66%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
68%inclusion53 decks78 decks
60%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
61%inclusion47 decks77 decks
56%synergy
Bronze Guardian
58%inclusion45 decks78 decks
55%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
51%inclusion39 decks77 decks
47%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
44%inclusion34 decks77 decks
40%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
43%inclusion33 decks77 decks
40%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
42%inclusion32 decks77 decks
34%synergy
Armory Automaton
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
28%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
31%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
30%inclusion23 decks77 decks
26%synergy
Barret Wallace
30%inclusion23 decks77 decks
28%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Freya Crescent
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
26%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
26%inclusion20 decks77 decks
24%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
20%synergy
Weapons Vendor
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
18%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Amy Rose
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Summon: Kujata
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Item Shopkeep
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Ultimate Magic: Holy
77%inclusion59 decks77 decks
70%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
73%inclusion56 decks77 decks
67%synergy
Chaos Warp
67%inclusion52 decks78 decks
47%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
66%inclusion51 decks77 decks
61%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
-29%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
-34%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
17%synergy
Inventory Management
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Boros Charm
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
-12%synergy
Restoration Magic
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-14%synergy
Heroic Intervention
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-29%synergy
Beast Within
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-22%synergy
Legion Leadership
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Slash of Light
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Big Score
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
76%inclusion59 decks78 decks
66%synergy
Austere Command
73%inclusion57 decks78 decks
59%synergy
Nature's Lore
72%inclusion56 decks78 decks
34%synergy
Unfinished Business
72%inclusion56 decks78 decks
68%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
64%inclusion50 decks78 decks
59%synergy
Decimate
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Harmonize
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
33%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
39%inclusion30 decks77 decks
37%synergy
Open the Armory
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
29%synergy
Farseek
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
-28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-13%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Reach the Horizon
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Handling
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
74%inclusion58 decks78 decks
69%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
65%inclusion50 decks77 decks
59%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
62%inclusion48 decks78 decks
59%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
54%inclusion42 decks78 decks
49%synergy
Mask of Memory
50%inclusion39 decks78 decks
48%synergy
Genji Glove
48%inclusion37 decks77 decks
43%synergy
Ultima Weapon
32%inclusion25 decks77 decks
29%synergy
Buster Sword
30%inclusion23 decks77 decks
22%synergy
Skullclamp
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
22%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
21%synergy
Explorer's Scope
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Nettlecyst
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Samurai's Katana
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
10%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Chainsaw
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Argentum Armor
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Mage Slayer
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Fireshrieker
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Mandibular Kite
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Warrior's Sword
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Paladin's Arms
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
5%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Bard's Bow
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Thran Power Suit
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
25%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
22%synergy
Furious Rise
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Annie Joins Up
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-9%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Fighter Class
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
77%inclusion60 decks78 decks
71%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
67%inclusion52 decks78 decks
62%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
60%inclusion47 decks78 decks
50%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
12%synergy
Buried Ruin
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion75 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion74 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Summoning Materia
73%inclusion56 decks77 decks
68%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion78 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion78 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
99%inclusion77 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion77 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Cinder Glade
97%inclusion76 decks78 decks
48%synergy
Rootbound Crag
96%inclusion75 decks78 decks
58%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
96%inclusion75 decks78 decks
53%synergy
Canopy Vista
96%inclusion75 decks78 decks
47%synergy
Jungle Shrine
92%inclusion72 decks78 decks
38%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
92%inclusion72 decks78 decks
53%synergy
Exotic Orchard
90%inclusion70 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
85%inclusion66 decks78 decks
69%synergy
Rugged Prairie
85%inclusion66 decks78 decks
74%synergy
Path of Ancestry
85%inclusion66 decks78 decks
50%synergy
Game Trail
83%inclusion65 decks78 decks
63%synergy
Spire of Industry
83%inclusion65 decks78 decks
78%synergy
Battlefield Forge
83%inclusion65 decks78 decks
60%synergy
Fortified Village
82%inclusion64 decks78 decks
61%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
82%inclusion64 decks78 decks
73%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
82%inclusion64 decks78 decks
74%synergy
Brushland
81%inclusion63 decks78 decks
59%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
74%inclusion58 decks78 decks
58%synergy
Mossfire Valley
73%inclusion57 decks78 decks
59%synergy
Sacred Peaks
69%inclusion54 decks78 decks
64%synergy
Radiant Grove
68%inclusion53 decks78 decks
62%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
65%inclusion51 decks78 decks
60%synergy
Evolving Wilds
62%inclusion48 decks78 decks
31%synergy
Ash Barrens
46%inclusion36 decks78 decks
40%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Rockfall Vale
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-17%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-15%synergy
Karplusan Forest
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-11%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Abandon
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-6%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Plenty
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-7%synergy