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
Avatar's Wrath
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
1.8%inclusion2 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
1.0%inclusion1 decks98 decks
-6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion234 decks239 decks
90%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
88%inclusion211 decks239 decks
85%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
91%inclusion203 decks223 decks
83%synergy
Buster Sword
91%inclusion203 decks222 decks
83%synergy
Colossus Hammer
84%inclusion201 decks239 decks
78%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
82%inclusion196 decks239 decks
77%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
80%inclusion192 decks239 decks
76%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
81%inclusion193 decks239 decks
73%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
74%inclusion177 decks239 decks
69%synergy
Forge Anew
72%inclusion173 decks239 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion178 decks239 decks
17%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
71%inclusion159 decks223 decks
62%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
70%inclusion155 decks223 decks
59%synergy
Shadowspear
69%inclusion165 decks239 decks
66%synergy
Heroic Intervention
67%inclusion159 decks239 decks
27%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
65%inclusion156 decks239 decks
61%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
65%inclusion156 decks239 decks
62%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
65%inclusion145 decks223 decks
56%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
63%inclusion151 decks239 decks
60%synergy
Nature's Lore
60%inclusion143 decks239 decks
21%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion115 decks239 decks
31%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
43%inclusion103 decks239 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion80 decks239 decks
27%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion64 decks239 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion24 decks239 decks
5%synergy
Worldly Tutor
10%inclusion23 decks239 decks
-3%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.7%inclusion16 decks239 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
53%inclusion126 decks239 decks
30%synergy
Professor Hojo
52%inclusion117 decks223 decks
44%synergy
Esper Sentinel
52%inclusion124 decks239 decks
39%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
51%inclusion121 decks239 decks
46%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
48%inclusion115 decks239 decks
45%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
46%inclusion109 decks239 decks
42%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
44%inclusion98 decks223 decks
35%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
44%inclusion105 decks239 decks
42%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
43%inclusion103 decks239 decks
38%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
42%inclusion101 decks239 decks
21%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
42%inclusion93 decks223 decks
37%synergy
Delighted Halfling
38%inclusion92 decks239 decks
29%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
38%inclusion84 decks223 decks
34%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
37%inclusion88 decks239 decks
35%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
33%inclusion73 decks223 decks
27%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
31%inclusion75 decks239 decks
29%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
30%inclusion67 decks223 decks
26%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
30%inclusion66 decks223 decks
22%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
29%inclusion65 decks223 decks
22%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
29%inclusion69 decks239 decks
22%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
29%inclusion69 decks239 decks
27%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
28%inclusion68 decks239 decks
25%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
28%inclusion63 decks223 decks
23%synergy
Zack Fair
27%inclusion61 decks223 decks
21%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
24%inclusion51 decks216 decks
21%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
21%inclusion49 decks239 decks
15%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
20%inclusion48 decks239 decks
19%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
19%inclusion45 decks239 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
18%inclusion44 decks239 decks
15%synergy
Helitrooper
17%inclusion37 decks223 decks
12%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
17%inclusion37 decks223 decks
13%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
16%inclusion39 decks239 decks
15%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
15%inclusion37 decks239 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion37 decks239 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion36 decks239 decks
11%synergy
Bastion Protector
15%inclusion36 decks239 decks
12%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
15%inclusion35 decks239 decks
11%synergy
Amy Rose
14%inclusion27 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
13%inclusion30 decks239 decks
10%synergy
Bloom Tender
13%inclusion30 decks239 decks
5%synergy
Freya Crescent
12%inclusion27 decks223 decks
10%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
11%inclusion27 decks239 decks
10%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
11%inclusion26 decks239 decks
-1%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion25 decks239 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
10%inclusion24 decks239 decks
5%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
10%inclusion23 decks239 decks
8%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
10%inclusion23 decks239 decks
9%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
10%inclusion23 decks239 decks
9%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
8.8%inclusion21 decks239 decks
6%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
8.5%inclusion19 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
54%inclusion128 decks239 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
42%inclusion100 decks239 decks
34%synergy
Deflecting Swat
41%inclusion98 decks239 decks
28%synergy
Inventory Management
40%inclusion95 decks239 decks
35%synergy
Dispatch
37%inclusion89 decks239 decks
32%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
30%inclusion67 decks223 decks
24%synergy
Boros Charm
28%inclusion68 decks239 decks
4%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
28%inclusion62 decks223 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion54 decks239 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
21%inclusion50 decks239 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion50 decks239 decks
-7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion46 decks239 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion44 decks239 decks
-2%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
17%inclusion37 decks223 decks
11%synergy
Beast Within
15%inclusion37 decks239 decks
-17%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion29 decks239 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion27 decks239 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion24 decks239 decks
8%synergy
Final Showdown
9.2%inclusion22 decks239 decks
8%synergy
Eladamri's Call
8.8%inclusion21 decks239 decks
-1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.1%inclusion17 decks239 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.1%inclusion17 decks239 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.7%inclusion16 decks239 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.4%inclusion13 decks239 decks
1%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
5.0%inclusion12 decks239 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
42%inclusion100 decks239 decks
37%synergy
Three Visits
41%inclusion98 decks239 decks
13%synergy
Farseek
38%inclusion91 decks239 decks
-10%synergy
Cultivate
31%inclusion75 decks239 decks
-18%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion70 decks239 decks
21%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion58 decks239 decks
-14%synergy
Unfinished Business
23%inclusion56 decks239 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion53 decks239 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion49 decks239 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion40 decks239 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
16%inclusion38 decks239 decks
12%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
14%inclusion30 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion27 decks239 decks
4%synergy
Stump Stomp
8.8%inclusion21 decks239 decks
4%synergy
Decimate
8.4%inclusion20 decks239 decks
1%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.5%inclusion18 decks239 decks
-21%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
7.2%inclusion16 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.3%inclusion15 decks239 decks
3%synergy
Full Throttle
5.9%inclusion14 decks239 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.4%inclusion13 decks239 decks
0%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.0%inclusion12 decks239 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.0%inclusion12 decks239 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Fire and Ice
56%inclusion133 decks239 decks
54%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
55%inclusion132 decks239 decks
52%synergy
Sword of the Animist
55%inclusion131 decks239 decks
48%synergy
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion124 decks239 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion114 decks239 decks
21%synergy
Mithril Coat
44%inclusion104 decks239 decks
39%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
43%inclusion96 decks223 decks
35%synergy
Genji Glove
40%inclusion86 decks215 decks
35%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
38%inclusion90 decks239 decks
33%synergy
Champion's Helm
36%inclusion85 decks239 decks
30%synergy
Embercleave
36%inclusion85 decks239 decks
34%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
34%inclusion82 decks239 decks
32%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
32%inclusion76 decks239 decks
29%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
27%inclusion64 decks239 decks
21%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
26%inclusion57 decks216 decks
24%synergy
Nettlecyst
26%inclusion63 decks239 decks
24%synergy
Helm of the Host
25%inclusion59 decks239 decks
21%synergy
Sunforger
25%inclusion59 decks239 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Plate
24%inclusion58 decks239 decks
23%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
24%inclusion54 decks223 decks
18%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
24%inclusion57 decks239 decks
22%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
23%inclusion56 decks239 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion56 decks239 decks
22%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
23%inclusion55 decks239 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
22%inclusion53 decks239 decks
20%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
21%inclusion51 decks239 decks
20%synergy
Ultima Weapon
21%inclusion46 decks223 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Plate
19%inclusion46 decks239 decks
15%synergy
Hero's Blade
19%inclusion46 decks239 decks
16%synergy
Basilisk Collar
18%inclusion44 decks239 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
18%inclusion42 decks239 decks
17%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
17%inclusion40 decks239 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion39 decks239 decks
15%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
16%inclusion39 decks239 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
16%inclusion38 decks239 decks
14%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
14%inclusion34 decks239 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion29 decks227 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion30 decks239 decks
-2%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
13%inclusion30 decks239 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion29 decks239 decks
11%synergy
Power Fist
12%inclusion29 decks239 decks
10%synergy
Argentum Armor
11%inclusion26 decks239 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
10%inclusion25 decks239 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion25 decks239 decks
9%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
10%inclusion14 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
10%inclusion22 decks223 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
10%inclusion23 decks239 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.8%inclusion21 decks239 decks
8%synergy
Thran Power Suit
8.4%inclusion20 decks239 decks
7%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
8.4%inclusion20 decks239 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
40%inclusion95 decks239 decks
38%synergy
Aggravated Assault
26%inclusion62 decks239 decks
21%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
14%inclusion33 decks239 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion31 decks239 decks
4%synergy
Annie Joins Up
11%inclusion26 decks239 decks
-8%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
8.4%inclusion20 decks239 decks
-22%synergy
Super State
7.3%inclusion14 decks191 decks
6%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
5.8%inclusion13 decks223 decks
3%synergy
Strong Back
5.0%inclusion12 decks239 decks
1%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.0%inclusion12 decks239 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
51%inclusion123 decks239 decks
35%synergy
Urza's Saga
47%inclusion112 decks239 decks
42%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion84 decks239 decks
8%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
26%inclusion63 decks239 decks
21%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
26%inclusion63 decks239 decks
7%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
20%inclusion47 decks239 decks
3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
18%inclusion43 decks239 decks
16%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
16%inclusion39 decks239 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion35 decks239 decks
-4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14%inclusion34 decks239 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion31 decks223 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion33 decks239 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion29 decks239 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion28 decks239 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion25 decks239 decks
7%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.9%inclusion19 decks239 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Den
5.4%inclusion13 decks239 decks
4%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.4%inclusion13 decks239 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.4%inclusion13 decks239 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion230 decks239 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion205 decks239 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
24%inclusion58 decks239 decks
23%synergy
The Aetherspark
22%inclusion53 decks239 decks
21%synergy
Summoning Materia
19%inclusion43 decks223 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
13%inclusion32 decks239 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion26 decks239 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
10%inclusion25 decks239 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion24 decks239 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
6.7%inclusion16 decks239 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.0%inclusion12 decks239 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion233 decks239 decks
7%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion231 decks239 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion228 decks239 decks
0%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion226 decks239 decks
-2%synergy
Savannah
92%inclusion219 decks239 decks
81%synergy
Taiga
91%inclusion217 decks239 decks
80%synergy
Plateau
90%inclusion216 decks239 decks
80%synergy
Sacred Foundry
89%inclusion212 decks239 decks
49%synergy
Temple Garden
88%inclusion210 decks239 decks
46%synergy
Stomping Ground
87%inclusion208 decks239 decks
44%synergy
Windswept Heath
84%inclusion201 decks239 decks
53%synergy
Wooded Foothills
84%inclusion201 decks239 decks
54%synergy
Arid Mesa
84%inclusion201 decks239 decks
57%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
65%inclusion156 decks239 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion139 decks239 decks
5%synergy
Spectator Seating
58%inclusion139 decks239 decks
32%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
58%inclusion138 decks239 decks
29%synergy
Spire Garden
55%inclusion131 decks239 decks
28%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
42%inclusion101 decks239 decks
1%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
41%inclusion97 decks239 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
40%inclusion96 decks239 decks
18%synergy
Rootbound Crag
39%inclusion94 decks239 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
36%inclusion86 decks239 decks
31%synergy
Brushland
33%inclusion79 decks239 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
31%inclusion73 decks239 decks
24%synergy
Flooded Strand
28%inclusion66 decks239 decks
22%synergy
Rugged Prairie
26%inclusion61 decks239 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion58 decks239 decks
19%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion58 decks239 decks
17%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
24%inclusion57 decks239 decks
17%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion56 decks239 decks
17%synergy
Hushwood Verge
23%inclusion56 decks239 decks
12%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
23%inclusion55 decks239 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion53 decks239 decks
16%synergy
Jungle Shrine
22%inclusion52 decks239 decks
-34%synergy
Thornspire Verge
21%inclusion51 decks239 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion51 decks239 decks
17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion51 decks239 decks
16%synergy
Lush Portico
21%inclusion50 decks239 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion44 decks239 decks
-16%synergy
Elegant Parlor
18%inclusion42 decks239 decks
11%synergy
Commercial District
17%inclusion40 decks239 decks
8%synergy
Canopy Vista
16%inclusion39 decks239 decks
-33%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion38 decks239 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion38 decks239 decks
11%synergy
Cinder Glade
16%inclusion38 decks239 decks
-33%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion36 decks239 decks
11%synergy
Karplusan Forest
15%inclusion36 decks239 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion35 decks239 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion34 decks239 decks
12%synergy