Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Upgraded Extra Combats

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
3.5%inclusion2 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
2.2%inclusion1 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Abundant Countryside
1.8%inclusion1 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Soul Immolation
1.8%inclusion1 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
1.8%inclusion1 decks55 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
97%inclusion111 decks114 decks
88%synergy
Colossus Hammer
87%inclusion99 decks114 decks
80%synergy
Forge Anew
80%inclusion91 decks114 decks
75%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
82%inclusion93 decks114 decks
74%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
80%inclusion91 decks114 decks
74%synergy
Buster Sword
81%inclusion92 decks114 decks
72%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
75%inclusion86 decks114 decks
71%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
76%inclusion87 decks114 decks
67%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
71%inclusion81 decks114 decks
67%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
72%inclusion82 decks114 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Sword of the Animist
70%inclusion80 decks114 decks
63%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
70%inclusion80 decks114 decks
62%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
69%inclusion79 decks114 decks
59%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
68%inclusion77 decks114 decks
64%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
67%inclusion76 decks114 decks
63%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
66%inclusion75 decks114 decks
62%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion73 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Heroic Intervention
62%inclusion71 decks114 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
62%inclusion71 decks114 decks
58%synergy
Professor Hojo
62%inclusion71 decks114 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
37%inclusion42 decks114 decks
20%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion38 decks114 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
The One Ring
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
57%inclusion65 decks114 decks
54%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
51%inclusion58 decks114 decks
42%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
48%inclusion55 decks114 decks
43%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
46%inclusion53 decks114 decks
42%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
45%inclusion51 decks114 decks
41%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
45%inclusion51 decks114 decks
23%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
44%inclusion50 decks114 decks
39%synergy
Birds of Paradise
42%inclusion48 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
39%inclusion45 decks114 decks
38%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
39%inclusion44 decks114 decks
35%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
37%inclusion42 decks114 decks
33%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
36%inclusion41 decks114 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
36%inclusion41 decks114 decks
23%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
35%inclusion40 decks114 decks
33%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
34%inclusion39 decks114 decks
31%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
33%inclusion38 decks114 decks
27%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
30%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
25%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
30%inclusion34 decks114 decks
24%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
29%inclusion33 decks114 decks
27%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
28%inclusion32 decks114 decks
25%synergy
Delighted Halfling
26%inclusion30 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
20%synergy
Zack Fair
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
21%synergy
Bastion Protector
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
21%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Helitrooper
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Lion Sash
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Amy Rose
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Bronze Guardian
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Bloom Tender
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Grand Abolisher
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Freya Crescent
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Armory Automaton
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Clever Concealment
60%inclusion68 decks114 decks
51%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion63 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Chaos Warp
41%inclusion47 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Boros Charm
40%inclusion46 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Inventory Management
40%inclusion46 decks114 decks
36%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion45 decks114 decks
33%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
33%inclusion38 decks114 decks
26%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
29%inclusion33 decks114 decks
23%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
27%inclusion31 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Deflecting Swat
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
-15%synergy
Beast Within
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
-21%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Final Showdown
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Eladamri's Call
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Get Lost
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Great Train Heist
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
61%inclusion69 decks114 decks
23%synergy
Open the Armory
46%inclusion53 decks114 decks
42%synergy
Cultivate
43%inclusion49 decks114 decks
-6%synergy
Farseek
39%inclusion45 decks114 decks
-8%synergy
Vandalblast
38%inclusion43 decks114 decks
29%synergy
Rampant Growth
37%inclusion42 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Three Visits
30%inclusion34 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
27%inclusion31 decks114 decks
23%synergy
Unfinished Business
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
-8%synergy
Full Throttle
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Decimate
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Harmonize
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Stump Stomp
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion63 decks114 decks
30%synergy
Shadowspear
51%inclusion58 decks114 decks
47%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
49%inclusion56 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
46%inclusion52 decks114 decks
43%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
46%inclusion52 decks114 decks
38%synergy
Champion's Helm
44%inclusion50 decks114 decks
37%synergy
Helm of the Host
43%inclusion49 decks114 decks
39%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
43%inclusion49 decks114 decks
38%synergy
Genji Glove
40%inclusion45 decks112 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
38%inclusion43 decks114 decks
36%synergy
Embercleave
37%inclusion42 decks114 decks
35%synergy
Mithril Coat
36%inclusion41 decks114 decks
32%synergy
Nettlecyst
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
30%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
30%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
31%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
29%inclusion33 decks114 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
29%inclusion33 decks114 decks
27%synergy
Sunforger
29%inclusion33 decks114 decks
28%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
28%inclusion32 decks114 decks
26%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
27%inclusion31 decks114 decks
21%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
27%inclusion31 decks114 decks
25%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
27%inclusion31 decks114 decks
25%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
23%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
23%synergy
Darksteel Plate
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
20%synergy
Hero's Blade
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
20%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Plate
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Basilisk Collar
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Ultima Weapon
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Samurai's Katana
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Power Fist
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
-6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
50%inclusion57 decks114 decks
45%synergy
Fighter Class
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
30%synergy
Annie Joins Up
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
-6%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Super State
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Windcrag Siege
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
-24%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
48%inclusion55 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
39%inclusion45 decks114 decks
34%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
30%inclusion34 decks114 decks
20%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
-6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
-7%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Den
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion111 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion109 decks114 decks
21%synergy
The Aetherspark
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Summoning Materia
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion114 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion113 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion112 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion106 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
75%inclusion86 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
71%inclusion81 decks114 decks
33%synergy
Sacred Foundry
70%inclusion80 decks114 decks
30%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
70%inclusion80 decks114 decks
28%synergy
Rootbound Crag
67%inclusion76 decks114 decks
29%synergy
Stomping Ground
66%inclusion75 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Battlefield Forge
66%inclusion75 decks114 decks
43%synergy
Temple Garden
64%inclusion73 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Spire of Industry
60%inclusion68 decks114 decks
55%synergy
Brushland
58%inclusion66 decks114 decks
37%synergy
Windswept Heath
54%inclusion62 decks114 decks
23%synergy
Wooded Foothills
52%inclusion59 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Canopy Vista
52%inclusion59 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
51%inclusion58 decks114 decks
41%synergy
Arid Mesa
49%inclusion56 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
46%inclusion53 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
44%inclusion50 decks114 decks
37%synergy
Cinder Glade
44%inclusion50 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
41%inclusion47 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Spectator Seating
41%inclusion47 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Jungle Shrine
39%inclusion44 decks114 decks
-17%synergy
Spire Garden
38%inclusion43 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
37%inclusion42 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
35%inclusion40 decks114 decks
27%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Mossfire Valley
30%inclusion34 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
28%inclusion32 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
28%inclusion32 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Fortified Village
26%inclusion30 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Hushwood Verge
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
-7%synergy
Karplusan Forest
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Thornspire Verge
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Game Trail
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Sundown Pass
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Rockfall Vale
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Elegant Parlor
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Taiga
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Savannah
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Lush Portico
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
8%synergy