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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Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
2.9%inclusion3 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
1.9%inclusion2 decks104 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion289 decks295 decks
89%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
88%inclusion259 decks295 decks
84%synergy
Buster Sword
92%inclusion256 decks278 decks
84%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
91%inclusion253 decks279 decks
83%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
84%inclusion248 decks295 decks
79%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
81%inclusion239 decks295 decks
77%synergy
Colossus Hammer
83%inclusion246 decks295 decks
77%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
81%inclusion240 decks295 decks
74%synergy
Forge Anew
75%inclusion220 decks295 decks
70%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
76%inclusion223 decks295 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
72%inclusion201 decks279 decks
63%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion212 decks295 decks
14%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
71%inclusion198 decks279 decks
61%synergy
Shadowspear
69%inclusion204 decks295 decks
65%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
69%inclusion192 decks279 decks
61%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
67%inclusion197 decks295 decks
62%synergy
Heroic Intervention
66%inclusion196 decks295 decks
27%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
64%inclusion189 decks295 decks
61%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
63%inclusion187 decks295 decks
60%synergy
Nature's Lore
61%inclusion179 decks295 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
52%inclusion152 decks295 decks
35%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
43%inclusion126 decks295 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
34%inclusion99 decks295 decks
27%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion77 decks295 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion46 decks295 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion34 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
10%inclusion29 decks295 decks
-3%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.8%inclusion23 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Professor Hojo
54%inclusion150 decks279 decks
46%synergy
Birds of Paradise
53%inclusion156 decks295 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
52%inclusion154 decks295 decks
40%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
52%inclusion153 decks295 decks
47%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
48%inclusion143 decks295 decks
45%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
46%inclusion137 decks295 decks
45%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
46%inclusion129 decks279 decks
37%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
46%inclusion136 decks295 decks
41%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
45%inclusion132 decks295 decks
41%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
44%inclusion129 decks295 decks
22%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
42%inclusion118 decks279 decks
38%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
37%inclusion108 decks295 decks
35%synergy
Delighted Halfling
37%inclusion108 decks295 decks
27%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
35%inclusion99 decks279 decks
32%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
34%inclusion100 decks295 decks
32%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
32%inclusion90 decks279 decks
26%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
31%inclusion86 decks279 decks
23%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
30%inclusion88 decks295 decks
22%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
29%inclusion82 decks279 decks
23%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
28%inclusion82 decks295 decks
25%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
28%inclusion82 decks295 decks
24%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
28%inclusion77 decks279 decks
22%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
27%inclusion76 decks279 decks
24%synergy
Zack Fair
26%inclusion72 decks279 decks
20%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
22%inclusion61 decks272 decks
20%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
21%inclusion62 decks295 decks
20%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
21%inclusion62 decks295 decks
16%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
20%inclusion60 decks295 decks
19%synergy
Lion Sash
19%inclusion57 decks295 decks
16%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
17%inclusion50 decks295 decks
14%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
16%inclusion47 decks295 decks
12%synergy
Bastion Protector
16%inclusion47 decks295 decks
12%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
15%inclusion42 decks279 decks
11%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
15%inclusion43 decks295 decks
11%synergy
Amy Rose
14%inclusion35 decks249 decks
13%synergy
Helitrooper
14%inclusion39 decks279 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion40 decks295 decks
9%synergy
Bloom Tender
13%inclusion39 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion39 decks295 decks
10%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
11%inclusion33 decks295 decks
0%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
11%inclusion33 decks295 decks
10%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
11%inclusion33 decks295 decks
10%synergy
Freya Crescent
11%inclusion31 decks279 decks
10%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
11%inclusion32 decks295 decks
9%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion30 decks295 decks
9%synergy
Grand Abolisher
10%inclusion30 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
9.0%inclusion25 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
8.8%inclusion22 decks249 decks
8%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
8.8%inclusion26 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Armory Automaton
8.5%inclusion25 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
54%inclusion158 decks295 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
46%inclusion137 decks295 decks
38%synergy
Deflecting Swat
45%inclusion132 decks295 decks
32%synergy
Inventory Management
38%inclusion113 decks295 decks
34%synergy
Dispatch
37%inclusion110 decks295 decks
31%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
32%inclusion89 decks279 decks
25%synergy
Boros Charm
30%inclusion89 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
30%inclusion83 decks279 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion69 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion66 decks295 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion60 decks295 decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion56 decks295 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion53 decks295 decks
-2%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
17%inclusion47 decks279 decks
12%synergy
Beast Within
16%inclusion47 decks295 decks
-15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion34 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
11%inclusion32 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion31 decks295 decks
9%synergy
Eladamri's Call
10%inclusion30 decks295 decks
1%synergy
Final Showdown
7.1%inclusion21 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.0%inclusion15 decks214 decks
2%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.4%inclusion19 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.1%inclusion18 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.4%inclusion16 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
41%inclusion121 decks295 decks
14%synergy
Open the Armory
39%inclusion114 decks295 decks
34%synergy
Farseek
36%inclusion107 decks295 decks
-11%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion96 decks295 decks
-17%synergy
Vandalblast
32%inclusion94 decks295 decks
23%synergy
Unfinished Business
25%inclusion73 decks295 decks
21%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion73 decks295 decks
-13%synergy
Austere Command
23%inclusion69 decks295 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion62 decks295 decks
-4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
17%inclusion49 decks295 decks
12%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
13%inclusion37 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.8%inclusion23 decks295 decks
1%synergy
Decimate
7.5%inclusion22 decks295 decks
0%synergy
Stump Stomp
7.1%inclusion21 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
6.8%inclusion19 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.8%inclusion20 decks295 decks
-21%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.8%inclusion20 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.8%inclusion17 decks295 decks
0%synergy
Harmonize
5.4%inclusion16 decks295 decks
-4%synergy
Full Throttle
5.1%inclusion15 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Animist
57%inclusion169 decks295 decks
50%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
55%inclusion161 decks295 decks
53%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
53%inclusion155 decks295 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion151 decks295 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion141 decks295 decks
21%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
45%inclusion126 decks279 decks
38%synergy
Mithril Coat
44%inclusion131 decks295 decks
40%synergy
Genji Glove
41%inclusion111 decks271 decks
36%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
39%inclusion115 decks295 decks
34%synergy
Champion's Helm
39%inclusion114 decks295 decks
32%synergy
Embercleave
37%inclusion108 decks295 decks
34%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
34%inclusion101 decks295 decks
32%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
31%inclusion90 decks295 decks
28%synergy
Nettlecyst
28%inclusion82 decks295 decks
25%synergy
Helm of the Host
27%inclusion79 decks295 decks
23%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
26%inclusion71 decks272 decks
23%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
26%inclusion77 decks295 decks
20%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
26%inclusion77 decks295 decks
21%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
26%inclusion76 decks295 decks
24%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion76 decks295 decks
24%synergy
Sunforger
25%inclusion73 decks295 decks
23%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
24%inclusion67 decks279 decks
18%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
24%inclusion70 decks295 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Plate
24%inclusion70 decks295 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
22%inclusion66 decks295 decks
20%synergy
Hero's Blade
22%inclusion65 decks295 decks
18%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
22%inclusion65 decks295 decks
21%synergy
Ultima Weapon
21%inclusion58 decks279 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Plate
20%inclusion60 decks295 decks
16%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
18%inclusion54 decks295 decks
17%synergy
Basilisk Collar
18%inclusion53 decks295 decks
12%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
17%inclusion51 decks295 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion50 decks295 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
16%inclusion46 decks295 decks
15%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
15%inclusion44 decks295 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
15%inclusion44 decks295 decks
14%synergy
Power Fist
13%inclusion39 decks295 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion35 decks283 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion35 decks295 decks
11%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
12%inclusion34 decks295 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion33 decks295 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion31 decks295 decks
-5%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
10%inclusion27 decks279 decks
8%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
9.5%inclusion28 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
8.5%inclusion25 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Argentum Armor
8.5%inclusion25 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
8.2%inclusion23 decks279 decks
7%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.8%inclusion23 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.5%inclusion22 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Batterskull
7.5%inclusion22 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
40%inclusion117 decks295 decks
37%synergy
Aggravated Assault
28%inclusion84 decks295 decks
23%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
14%inclusion41 decks295 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion40 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Annie Joins Up
12%inclusion35 decks295 decks
-7%synergy
Super State
7.6%inclusion19 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
6.1%inclusion18 decks295 decks
-23%synergy
Strong Back
5.8%inclusion17 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.4%inclusion16 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
53%inclusion157 decks295 decks
37%synergy
Urza's Saga
46%inclusion135 decks295 decks
41%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion106 decks295 decks
9%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
27%inclusion81 decks295 decks
22%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
26%inclusion77 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
20%inclusion58 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
19%inclusion53 decks279 decks
17%synergy
Inventors' Fair
19%inclusion56 decks295 decks
17%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
16%inclusion47 decks295 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion45 decks295 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion44 decks295 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion39 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion31 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion29 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
9.2%inclusion27 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.1%inclusion21 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Den
5.1%inclusion15 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.1%inclusion15 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion286 decks295 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion261 decks295 decks
14%synergy
The Aetherspark
22%inclusion66 decks295 decks
21%synergy
Mox Opal
22%inclusion66 decks295 decks
21%synergy
Summoning Materia
19%inclusion54 decks279 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
15%inclusion45 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Unity
12%inclusion35 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
11%inclusion32 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion29 decks295 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
7.1%inclusion21 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion289 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion284 decks295 decks
0%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion279 decks295 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion279 decks295 decks
-1%synergy
Taiga
93%inclusion275 decks295 decks
82%synergy
Plateau
93%inclusion275 decks295 decks
83%synergy
Savannah
93%inclusion273 decks295 decks
82%synergy
Sacred Foundry
90%inclusion265 decks295 decks
50%synergy
Temple Garden
89%inclusion262 decks295 decks
47%synergy
Stomping Ground
88%inclusion260 decks295 decks
45%synergy
Windswept Heath
84%inclusion248 decks295 decks
53%synergy
Wooded Foothills
83%inclusion245 decks295 decks
53%synergy
Arid Mesa
83%inclusion245 decks295 decks
56%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
65%inclusion192 decks295 decks
24%synergy
Spectator Seating
62%inclusion183 decks295 decks
37%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
60%inclusion177 decks295 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion175 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Spire Garden
57%inclusion167 decks295 decks
30%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
43%inclusion127 decks295 decks
1%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
42%inclusion123 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
40%inclusion118 decks295 decks
17%synergy
Rootbound Crag
39%inclusion115 decks295 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
38%inclusion112 decks295 decks
33%synergy
Brushland
34%inclusion99 decks295 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
30%inclusion89 decks295 decks
24%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion74 decks295 decks
20%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
24%inclusion72 decks295 decks
18%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion72 decks295 decks
18%synergy
Rugged Prairie
24%inclusion71 decks295 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion71 decks295 decks
19%synergy
Hushwood Verge
23%inclusion69 decks295 decks
12%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
23%inclusion67 decks295 decks
15%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion64 decks295 decks
16%synergy
Jungle Shrine
22%inclusion64 decks295 decks
-33%synergy
Thornspire Verge
21%inclusion62 decks295 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion61 decks295 decks
16%synergy
Lush Portico
21%inclusion61 decks295 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion59 decks295 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion59 decks295 decks
16%synergy
Elegant Parlor
19%inclusion55 decks295 decks
12%synergy
Canopy Vista
18%inclusion54 decks295 decks
-31%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion52 decks295 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion52 decks295 decks
-17%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion50 decks295 decks
12%synergy
Commercial District
17%inclusion49 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Cinder Glade
16%inclusion46 decks295 decks
-34%synergy
Karplusan Forest
15%inclusion43 decks295 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion42 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Sundown Pass
14%inclusion41 decks295 decks
0%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
14%inclusion41 decks295 decks
-8%synergy