Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Upgraded Voltron

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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
Redirect Lightning
4.3%inclusion12 decks281 decks
-1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
3.6%inclusion7 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Meteor Sword
3.2%inclusion6 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Secret Tunnel
3.1%inclusion6 decks193 decks
-8%synergy
Shared Roots
2.6%inclusion5 decks191 decks
-4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion364 decks372 decks
89%synergy
Colossus Hammer
92%inclusion342 decks372 decks
86%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
82%inclusion306 decks372 decks
77%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
84%inclusion307 decks366 decks
76%synergy
Buster Sword
82%inclusion299 decks365 decks
73%synergy
Sword of the Animist
80%inclusion298 decks372 decks
73%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
79%inclusion289 decks367 decks
69%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
78%inclusion286 decks366 decks
68%synergy
Forge Anew
72%inclusion266 decks372 decks
67%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
76%inclusion277 decks366 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
74%inclusion275 decks372 decks
66%synergy
Nature's Lore
68%inclusion254 decks372 decks
30%synergy
Professor Hojo
66%inclusion243 decks366 decks
58%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
65%inclusion241 decks372 decks
60%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
64%inclusion234 decks366 decks
55%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion237 decks372 decks
6%synergy
Champion's Helm
63%inclusion234 decks372 decks
57%synergy
Clever Concealment
62%inclusion230 decks372 decks
53%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
60%inclusion220 decks366 decks
52%synergy
Cultivate
59%inclusion219 decks372 decks
9%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion98 decks372 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion91 decks372 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion47 decks372 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.3%inclusion31 decks372 decks
2%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.4%inclusion20 decks372 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Stoneforge Mystic
56%inclusion207 decks372 decks
52%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
50%inclusion186 decks372 decks
45%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
46%inclusion171 decks372 decks
43%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
46%inclusion168 decks366 decks
41%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
44%inclusion162 decks366 decks
37%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
44%inclusion162 decks372 decks
39%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
43%inclusion161 decks372 decks
40%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
42%inclusion152 decks366 decks
34%synergy
Zack Fair
39%inclusion144 decks366 decks
33%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
39%inclusion145 decks372 decks
17%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
38%inclusion140 decks366 decks
32%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
38%inclusion140 decks372 decks
30%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
37%inclusion134 decks366 decks
33%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
35%inclusion127 decks366 decks
31%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
35%inclusion127 decks366 decks
29%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
33%inclusion124 decks372 decks
30%synergy
Bastion Protector
31%inclusion116 decks372 decks
28%synergy
Birds of Paradise
31%inclusion115 decks372 decks
8%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
29%inclusion107 decks372 decks
26%synergy
Esper Sentinel
28%inclusion105 decks372 decks
16%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
28%inclusion101 decks362 decks
26%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
28%inclusion103 decks372 decks
26%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
28%inclusion103 decks372 decks
26%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
27%inclusion101 decks372 decks
25%synergy
Helitrooper
25%inclusion93 decks366 decks
21%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
21%inclusion78 decks366 decks
17%synergy
Amy Rose
18%inclusion60 decks339 decks
16%synergy
Delighted Halfling
17%inclusion63 decks372 decks
7%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
17%inclusion63 decks372 decks
14%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
16%inclusion59 decks372 decks
11%synergy
Bronze Guardian
15%inclusion57 decks372 decks
13%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
15%inclusion56 decks372 decks
14%synergy
Freya Crescent
15%inclusion55 decks366 decks
13%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
15%inclusion55 decks372 decks
13%synergy
Armory Automaton
14%inclusion52 decks372 decks
12%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
13%inclusion49 decks372 decks
12%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
13%inclusion48 decks366 decks
12%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
13%inclusion48 decks372 decks
9%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
12%inclusion45 decks372 decks
9%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
12%inclusion44 decks366 decks
9%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
11%inclusion42 decks372 decks
9%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion41 decks365 decks
10%synergy
Lion Sash
10%inclusion39 decks372 decks
7%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
10%inclusion36 decks372 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.6%inclusion32 decks372 decks
5%synergy
Weapons Vendor
8.0%inclusion29 decks363 decks
7%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
7.5%inclusion28 decks372 decks
6%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
7.5%inclusion28 decks372 decks
7%synergy
Barret Wallace
7.4%inclusion27 decks366 decks
5%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
7.1%inclusion26 decks366 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
53%inclusion196 decks372 decks
13%synergy
Dispatch
50%inclusion185 decks372 decks
44%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion171 decks372 decks
-9%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
44%inclusion162 decks366 decks
38%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
44%inclusion160 decks366 decks
36%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion143 decks372 decks
19%synergy
Inventory Management
36%inclusion135 decks372 decks
32%synergy
Boros Charm
31%inclusion114 decks372 decks
6%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
24%inclusion89 decks366 decks
19%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion88 decks372 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion77 decks372 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion52 decks372 decks
-6%synergy
Beast Within
12%inclusion44 decks372 decks
-20%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion44 decks372 decks
-16%synergy
Legion Leadership
11%inclusion42 decks372 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion39 decks372 decks
-4%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
9.4%inclusion34 decks360 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.4%inclusion34 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.9%inclusion33 decks372 decks
1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
5.9%inclusion22 decks372 decks
-3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.1%inclusion19 decks372 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
57%inclusion212 decks372 decks
54%synergy
Rampant Growth
49%inclusion184 decks372 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
48%inclusion179 decks372 decks
39%synergy
Open the Armory
47%inclusion174 decks372 decks
42%synergy
Austere Command
42%inclusion156 decks372 decks
27%synergy
Farseek
37%inclusion136 decks372 decks
-11%synergy
Unfinished Business
35%inclusion132 decks372 decks
32%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
34%inclusion126 decks372 decks
29%synergy
Three Visits
22%inclusion82 decks372 decks
-6%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
19%inclusion68 decks365 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion67 decks372 decks
-7%synergy
Harmonize
16%inclusion58 decks372 decks
6%synergy
Decimate
14%inclusion53 decks372 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion42 decks372 decks
2%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
10%inclusion37 decks366 decks
8%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
8.9%inclusion33 decks372 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.6%inclusion32 decks372 decks
1%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.1%inclusion30 decks372 decks
-20%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.1%inclusion19 decks372 decks
2%synergy
Single Combat
5.1%inclusion19 decks372 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion205 decks372 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
55%inclusion204 decks372 decks
51%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
54%inclusion200 decks372 decks
50%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
53%inclusion197 decks372 decks
50%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
49%inclusion183 decks372 decks
45%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion174 decks372 decks
20%synergy
Genji Glove
46%inclusion165 decks360 decks
41%synergy
Darksteel Plate
46%inclusion170 decks372 decks
41%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
43%inclusion161 decks372 decks
38%synergy
Shadowspear
42%inclusion155 decks372 decks
38%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
42%inclusion155 decks372 decks
37%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
40%inclusion148 decks366 decks
34%synergy
Hero's Blade
40%inclusion148 decks372 decks
36%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
38%inclusion142 decks372 decks
35%synergy
Ultima Weapon
30%inclusion110 decks366 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
30%inclusion111 decks372 decks
28%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
30%inclusion108 decks363 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
29%inclusion107 decks372 decks
24%synergy
Embercleave
29%inclusion107 decks372 decks
27%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
28%inclusion103 decks372 decks
25%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
26%inclusion97 decks372 decks
24%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
24%inclusion91 decks372 decks
23%synergy
Nettlecyst
24%inclusion90 decks372 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion85 decks372 decks
21%synergy
Helm of the Host
23%inclusion85 decks372 decks
19%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
23%inclusion84 decks372 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion83 decks372 decks
21%synergy
Sunforger
20%inclusion74 decks372 decks
19%synergy
Basilisk Collar
20%inclusion73 decks372 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
19%inclusion71 decks372 decks
17%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
19%inclusion70 decks372 decks
15%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
19%inclusion69 decks372 decks
17%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
18%inclusion67 decks370 decks
16%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
17%inclusion64 decks372 decks
14%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
16%inclusion58 decks372 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Memory
15%inclusion56 decks372 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion52 decks372 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Plate
13%inclusion50 decks372 decks
13%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
13%inclusion49 decks372 decks
10%synergy
Power Fist
12%inclusion44 decks372 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12%inclusion43 decks372 decks
10%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
11%inclusion39 decks365 decks
9%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
10%inclusion39 decks372 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
10%inclusion39 decks372 decks
10%synergy
Argentum Armor
10%inclusion39 decks372 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
10%inclusion39 decks372 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
10%inclusion39 decks372 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion38 decks372 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
9.4%inclusion35 decks372 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
9.4%inclusion35 decks372 decks
-6%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
29%inclusion107 decks372 decks
27%synergy
Aggravated Assault
24%inclusion88 decks372 decks
19%synergy
Annie Joins Up
14%inclusion51 decks372 decks
-5%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
13%inclusion47 decks372 decks
8%synergy
Super State
7.6%inclusion26 decks340 decks
7%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
7.4%inclusion27 decks366 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion187 decks372 decks
24%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
50%inclusion186 decks372 decks
45%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
33%inclusion123 decks372 decks
29%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
32%inclusion118 decks372 decks
22%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
20%inclusion74 decks366 decks
18%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
20%inclusion74 decks372 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion54 decks372 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion52 decks372 decks
11%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
13%inclusion48 decks372 decks
-4%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion47 decks372 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion44 decks372 decks
-7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion39 decks372 decks
9%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.8%inclusion29 decks372 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
7.5%inclusion28 decks372 decks
-11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.0%inclusion26 decks372 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.9%inclusion22 decks372 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion364 decks372 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion351 decks372 decks
20%synergy
Summoning Materia
33%inclusion121 decks366 decks
28%synergy
The Aetherspark
12%inclusion46 decks372 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
11%inclusion42 decks372 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.3%inclusion31 decks372 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.2%inclusion23 decks372 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
6.2%inclusion23 decks372 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
5.1%inclusion19 decks372 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion372 decks372 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion372 decks372 decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion370 decks372 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
99%inclusion368 decks372 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
77%inclusion286 decks372 decks
24%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
76%inclusion282 decks372 decks
34%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
73%inclusion272 decks372 decks
36%synergy
Battlefield Forge
72%inclusion268 decks372 decks
50%synergy
Rootbound Crag
71%inclusion264 decks372 decks
34%synergy
Brushland
69%inclusion257 decks372 decks
49%synergy
Spire of Industry
65%inclusion242 decks372 decks
60%synergy
Canopy Vista
63%inclusion236 decks372 decks
14%synergy
Cinder Glade
61%inclusion227 decks372 decks
12%synergy
Jungle Shrine
59%inclusion221 decks372 decks
4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
55%inclusion206 decks372 decks
46%synergy
Stomping Ground
54%inclusion202 decks372 decks
11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
53%inclusion198 decks372 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
53%inclusion198 decks372 decks
18%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
51%inclusion189 decks372 decks
44%synergy
Temple Garden
48%inclusion178 decks372 decks
6%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
45%inclusion166 decks372 decks
29%synergy
Fortified Village
44%inclusion164 decks372 decks
23%synergy
Game Trail
42%inclusion157 decks372 decks
22%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
40%inclusion148 decks372 decks
-2%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
40%inclusion147 decks372 decks
31%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
39%inclusion145 decks372 decks
23%synergy
Mossfire Valley
36%inclusion134 decks372 decks
22%synergy
Windswept Heath
36%inclusion133 decks372 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion121 decks372 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
32%inclusion119 decks372 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion118 decks372 decks
1%synergy
Spectator Seating
30%inclusion112 decks372 decks
4%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
29%inclusion108 decks372 decks
0%synergy
Spire Garden
27%inclusion101 decks372 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Peaks
26%inclusion95 decks372 decks
20%synergy
Radiant Grove
23%inclusion86 decks372 decks
18%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
22%inclusion82 decks372 decks
17%synergy
Karplusan Forest
19%inclusion72 decks372 decks
2%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
17%inclusion64 decks372 decks
-5%synergy
Rockfall Vale
17%inclusion62 decks372 decks
-8%synergy
Sundown Pass
15%inclusion55 decks372 decks
0%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
15%inclusion55 decks372 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
15%inclusion54 decks372 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion50 decks372 decks
11%synergy
Hushwood Verge
13%inclusion50 decks372 decks
2%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion48 decks366 decks
11%synergy
Thornspire Verge
12%inclusion45 decks372 decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
11%inclusion42 decks372 decks
7%synergy
Lush Portico
11%inclusion41 decks372 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion40 decks372 decks
4%synergy