Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

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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
Hexing Squelcher
2.4%inclusion2 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
2.4%inclusion2 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Soul Immolation
1.2%inclusion1 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Adept Watershaper
1.2%inclusion1 decks83 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion269 decks274 decks
89%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
92%inclusion237 decks258 decks
84%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
87%inclusion238 decks274 decks
83%synergy
Buster Sword
91%inclusion233 decks257 decks
82%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
83%inclusion228 decks274 decks
78%synergy
Colossus Hammer
84%inclusion229 decks274 decks
77%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
80%inclusion219 decks274 decks
76%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
80%inclusion220 decks274 decks
72%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
76%inclusion209 decks274 decks
71%synergy
Forge Anew
73%inclusion201 decks274 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion198 decks274 decks
15%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
71%inclusion184 decks258 decks
62%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
70%inclusion180 decks258 decks
60%synergy
Shadowspear
68%inclusion186 decks274 decks
64%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
68%inclusion175 decks258 decks
59%synergy
Heroic Intervention
66%inclusion182 decks274 decks
27%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
65%inclusion179 decks274 decks
61%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
64%inclusion174 decks274 decks
60%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
64%inclusion174 decks274 decks
60%synergy
Nature's Lore
60%inclusion164 decks274 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
51%inclusion140 decks274 decks
34%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
42%inclusion116 decks274 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
34%inclusion93 decks274 decks
28%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion73 decks274 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion45 decks274 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion31 decks274 decks
7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
9.5%inclusion26 decks274 decks
-3%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.3%inclusion20 decks274 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
5.1%inclusion14 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Professor Hojo
55%inclusion141 decks258 decks
47%synergy
Birds of Paradise
54%inclusion148 decks274 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
53%inclusion144 decks274 decks
40%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
51%inclusion141 decks274 decks
47%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
47%inclusion130 decks274 decks
44%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
45%inclusion124 decks274 decks
42%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
45%inclusion123 decks274 decks
43%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
45%inclusion115 decks258 decks
36%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
44%inclusion121 decks274 decks
39%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
43%inclusion112 decks258 decks
39%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
43%inclusion118 decks274 decks
21%synergy
Delighted Halfling
36%inclusion100 decks274 decks
27%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
36%inclusion94 decks258 decks
33%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
35%inclusion97 decks274 decks
33%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
33%inclusion84 decks258 decks
27%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
32%inclusion89 decks274 decks
30%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
31%inclusion86 decks274 decks
24%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
31%inclusion80 decks258 decks
23%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
30%inclusion78 decks258 decks
24%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
29%inclusion75 decks258 decks
24%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
29%inclusion74 decks258 decks
25%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
28%inclusion77 decks274 decks
26%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
28%inclusion76 decks274 decks
24%synergy
Zack Fair
25%inclusion65 decks258 decks
19%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
24%inclusion59 decks251 decks
21%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
21%inclusion58 decks274 decks
20%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
21%inclusion58 decks274 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
19%inclusion52 decks274 decks
16%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
18%inclusion50 decks274 decks
17%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
17%inclusion47 decks274 decks
14%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
16%inclusion42 decks258 decks
12%synergy
Bastion Protector
16%inclusion43 decks274 decks
12%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
15%inclusion42 decks274 decks
12%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
15%inclusion42 decks274 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion40 decks274 decks
11%synergy
Helitrooper
14%inclusion37 decks258 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion39 decks274 decks
10%synergy
Amy Rose
14%inclusion31 decks227 decks
12%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
12%inclusion33 decks274 decks
10%synergy
Bloom Tender
12%inclusion33 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Freya Crescent
12%inclusion30 decks258 decks
10%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
11%inclusion31 decks274 decks
10%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
11%inclusion31 decks274 decks
10%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
11%inclusion30 decks274 decks
10%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
11%inclusion29 decks274 decks
-1%synergy
Grand Abolisher
11%inclusion29 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
8.8%inclusion20 decks227 decks
8%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
8.8%inclusion24 decks274 decks
8%synergy
Armory Automaton
8.4%inclusion23 decks274 decks
7%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
8.4%inclusion23 decks274 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
52%inclusion142 decks274 decks
-3%synergy
Clever Concealment
46%inclusion125 decks274 decks
37%synergy
Deflecting Swat
44%inclusion121 decks274 decks
32%synergy
Inventory Management
39%inclusion108 decks274 decks
35%synergy
Dispatch
38%inclusion104 decks274 decks
32%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
31%inclusion81 decks258 decks
24%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
30%inclusion78 decks258 decks
24%synergy
Boros Charm
28%inclusion78 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion62 decks274 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion62 decks274 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion54 decks274 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion54 decks274 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion54 decks274 decks
-7%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
17%inclusion44 decks258 decks
12%synergy
Beast Within
14%inclusion39 decks274 decks
-17%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion31 decks274 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion30 decks274 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
11%inclusion30 decks274 decks
7%synergy
Eladamri's Call
11%inclusion29 decks274 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.9%inclusion15 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
7.7%inclusion21 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.2%inclusion17 decks274 decks
3%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.2%inclusion17 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.2%inclusion17 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
41%inclusion112 decks274 decks
13%synergy
Open the Armory
39%inclusion108 decks274 decks
35%synergy
Farseek
35%inclusion96 decks274 decks
-13%synergy
Vandalblast
32%inclusion87 decks274 decks
23%synergy
Cultivate
32%inclusion87 decks274 decks
-18%synergy
Unfinished Business
24%inclusion67 decks274 decks
21%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion66 decks274 decks
-14%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion61 decks274 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion59 decks274 decks
-4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
17%inclusion47 decks274 decks
13%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
14%inclusion35 decks257 decks
12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion27 decks274 decks
3%synergy
Stump Stomp
8.0%inclusion22 decks274 decks
3%synergy
Decimate
7.7%inclusion21 decks274 decks
0%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
7.0%inclusion18 decks258 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.9%inclusion19 decks274 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.2%inclusion17 decks274 decks
-22%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.8%inclusion16 decks274 decks
0%synergy
Full Throttle
5.8%inclusion16 decks274 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Animist
55%inclusion151 decks274 decks
48%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
54%inclusion149 decks274 decks
53%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
53%inclusion144 decks274 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion143 decks274 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion127 decks274 decks
19%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
44%inclusion114 decks258 decks
37%synergy
Mithril Coat
42%inclusion115 decks274 decks
38%synergy
Genji Glove
41%inclusion102 decks250 decks
36%synergy
Champion's Helm
38%inclusion104 decks274 decks
31%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
36%inclusion99 decks274 decks
32%synergy
Embercleave
34%inclusion94 decks274 decks
32%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
33%inclusion90 decks274 decks
31%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
30%inclusion83 decks274 decks
28%synergy
Nettlecyst
29%inclusion79 decks274 decks
26%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
27%inclusion73 decks274 decks
25%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
26%inclusion66 decks251 decks
24%synergy
Sunforger
26%inclusion72 decks274 decks
25%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
26%inclusion71 decks274 decks
20%synergy
Helm of the Host
26%inclusion70 decks274 decks
22%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
25%inclusion68 decks274 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
24%inclusion67 decks274 decks
23%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
24%inclusion67 decks274 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Plate
24%inclusion65 decks274 decks
23%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
24%inclusion61 decks258 decks
18%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
22%inclusion61 decks274 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
22%inclusion60 decks274 decks
20%synergy
Hero's Blade
21%inclusion58 decks274 decks
18%synergy
Ultima Weapon
21%inclusion53 decks258 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Plate
20%inclusion55 decks274 decks
15%synergy
Basilisk Collar
18%inclusion49 decks274 decks
12%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
18%inclusion49 decks274 decks
15%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
18%inclusion48 decks274 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion45 decks274 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
16%inclusion44 decks274 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
15%inclusion41 decks274 decks
14%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
15%inclusion40 decks274 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion32 decks262 decks
10%synergy
Power Fist
12%inclusion32 decks274 decks
9%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
12%inclusion32 decks274 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
11%inclusion31 decks274 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
11%inclusion30 decks274 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion30 decks274 decks
-4%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion29 decks274 decks
9%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
10%inclusion25 decks258 decks
8%synergy
Argentum Armor
8.8%inclusion24 decks274 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.4%inclusion23 decks274 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
8.4%inclusion23 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.4%inclusion23 decks274 decks
7%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
8.3%inclusion15 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
8.1%inclusion21 decks258 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
40%inclusion110 decks274 decks
38%synergy
Aggravated Assault
29%inclusion80 decks274 decks
24%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
15%inclusion41 decks274 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion36 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Annie Joins Up
13%inclusion35 decks274 decks
-6%synergy
Super State
7.9%inclusion18 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
7.3%inclusion20 decks274 decks
-22%synergy
Strong Back
5.8%inclusion16 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.1%inclusion14 decks274 decks
4%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
5.0%inclusion13 decks258 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
53%inclusion146 decks274 decks
37%synergy
Urza's Saga
46%inclusion126 decks274 decks
41%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion90 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
28%inclusion76 decks274 decks
22%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
26%inclusion72 decks274 decks
7%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
20%inclusion54 decks274 decks
3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
19%inclusion52 decks274 decks
17%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
18%inclusion46 decks258 decks
15%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
16%inclusion45 decks274 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion44 decks274 decks
-2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
15%inclusion40 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion39 decks274 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion31 decks274 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion30 decks274 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
9.5%inclusion26 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.9%inclusion19 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.5%inclusion15 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion265 decks274 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion239 decks274 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
24%inclusion65 decks274 decks
22%synergy
The Aetherspark
23%inclusion64 decks274 decks
22%synergy
Summoning Materia
20%inclusion51 decks258 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
14%inclusion38 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion28 decks274 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion28 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
10%inclusion28 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
7.3%inclusion20 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.1%inclusion14 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion268 decks274 decks
7%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion263 decks274 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion259 decks274 decks
-1%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion258 decks274 decks
-3%synergy
Taiga
93%inclusion256 decks274 decks
83%synergy
Savannah
93%inclusion254 decks274 decks
82%synergy
Plateau
93%inclusion254 decks274 decks
82%synergy
Sacred Foundry
89%inclusion243 decks274 decks
49%synergy
Temple Garden
88%inclusion241 decks274 decks
46%synergy
Stomping Ground
87%inclusion239 decks274 decks
44%synergy
Windswept Heath
83%inclusion228 decks274 decks
52%synergy
Wooded Foothills
83%inclusion227 decks274 decks
53%synergy
Arid Mesa
82%inclusion225 decks274 decks
55%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
65%inclusion177 decks274 decks
24%synergy
Spectator Seating
59%inclusion161 decks274 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion160 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
57%inclusion155 decks274 decks
28%synergy
Spire Garden
53%inclusion146 decks274 decks
27%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
43%inclusion119 decks274 decks
1%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
42%inclusion114 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
42%inclusion114 decks274 decks
19%synergy
Rootbound Crag
39%inclusion107 decks274 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
38%inclusion105 decks274 decks
33%synergy
Brushland
36%inclusion98 decks274 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
31%inclusion84 decks274 decks
24%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion69 decks274 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion68 decks274 decks
19%synergy
Rugged Prairie
25%inclusion68 decks274 decks
15%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
24%inclusion67 decks274 decks
18%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
24%inclusion66 decks274 decks
17%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion65 decks274 decks
18%synergy
Hushwood Verge
23%inclusion64 decks274 decks
12%synergy
Thornspire Verge
22%inclusion61 decks274 decks
13%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion59 decks274 decks
15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion58 decks274 decks
16%synergy
Jungle Shrine
21%inclusion57 decks274 decks
-34%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
21%inclusion57 decks274 decks
15%synergy
Lush Portico
20%inclusion55 decks274 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion54 decks274 decks
15%synergy
Canopy Vista
19%inclusion51 decks274 decks
-31%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion48 decks274 decks
-17%synergy
Elegant Parlor
17%inclusion47 decks274 decks
10%synergy
Commercial District
17%inclusion47 decks274 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion46 decks274 decks
12%synergy
Cinder Glade
16%inclusion44 decks274 decks
-33%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion42 decks274 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion41 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Karplusan Forest
15%inclusion40 decks274 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion39 decks274 decks
10%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion36 decks258 decks
12%synergy