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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
2.9%inclusion5 decks174 decks
-1%synergy
Soul Immolation
1.8%inclusion3 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
0.7%inclusion1 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Spry and Mighty
0.6%inclusion1 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Raiding Schemes
0.6%inclusion1 decks168 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion413 decks421 decks
89%synergy
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion382 decks421 decks
84%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
83%inclusion349 decks421 decks
77%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
83%inclusion345 decks415 decks
76%synergy
Buster Sword
83%inclusion343 decks414 decks
75%synergy
Sword of the Animist
79%inclusion332 decks421 decks
71%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
81%inclusion336 decks416 decks
71%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
79%inclusion326 decks415 decks
68%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
76%inclusion317 decks415 decks
68%synergy
Forge Anew
72%inclusion303 decks421 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
73%inclusion308 decks421 decks
65%synergy
Nature's Lore
66%inclusion277 decks421 decks
28%synergy
Professor Hojo
65%inclusion269 decks415 decks
57%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
64%inclusion269 decks421 decks
59%synergy
Champion's Helm
63%inclusion267 decks421 decks
57%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
63%inclusion260 decks415 decks
54%synergy
Clever Concealment
62%inclusion261 decks421 decks
53%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion258 decks421 decks
4%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
60%inclusion247 decks415 decks
52%synergy
Cultivate
59%inclusion248 decks421 decks
10%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
28%inclusion117 decks421 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion103 decks421 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion55 decks421 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion42 decks421 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.3%inclusion35 decks421 decks
2%synergy
Worldly Tutor
5.7%inclusion24 decks421 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Stoneforge Mystic
54%inclusion229 decks421 decks
51%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
50%inclusion212 decks421 decks
45%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
45%inclusion188 decks415 decks
41%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
44%inclusion187 decks421 decks
41%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
43%inclusion178 decks415 decks
36%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
42%inclusion176 decks421 decks
37%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
41%inclusion174 decks421 decks
38%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
40%inclusion165 decks415 decks
32%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
39%inclusion164 decks421 decks
17%synergy
Zack Fair
39%inclusion160 decks415 decks
33%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
38%inclusion159 decks421 decks
30%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
38%inclusion156 decks415 decks
34%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
37%inclusion154 decks415 decks
31%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
37%inclusion152 decks415 decks
31%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
35%inclusion147 decks421 decks
32%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
35%inclusion144 decks415 decks
31%synergy
Bastion Protector
33%inclusion141 decks421 decks
30%synergy
Birds of Paradise
32%inclusion135 decks421 decks
9%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
28%inclusion117 decks421 decks
25%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
27%inclusion114 decks421 decks
25%synergy
Esper Sentinel
27%inclusion113 decks421 decks
14%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
26%inclusion111 decks421 decks
24%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
26%inclusion108 decks411 decks
24%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
26%inclusion110 decks421 decks
24%synergy
Helitrooper
24%inclusion101 decks415 decks
20%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
23%inclusion97 decks415 decks
20%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
18%inclusion74 decks421 decks
15%synergy
Amy Rose
17%inclusion67 decks388 decks
16%synergy
Delighted Halfling
16%inclusion67 decks421 decks
6%synergy
Bronze Guardian
16%inclusion66 decks421 decks
13%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
15%inclusion65 decks421 decks
14%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
15%inclusion64 decks421 decks
10%synergy
Freya Crescent
15%inclusion61 decks415 decks
13%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
14%inclusion61 decks421 decks
14%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
14%inclusion60 decks421 decks
13%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
14%inclusion58 decks421 decks
10%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
13%inclusion56 decks415 decks
10%synergy
Armory Automaton
13%inclusion54 decks421 decks
11%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
13%inclusion52 decks415 decks
11%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
12%inclusion51 decks421 decks
9%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
10%inclusion43 decks421 decks
8%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
10%inclusion41 decks414 decks
9%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
10%inclusion41 decks421 decks
7%synergy
Lion Sash
8.8%inclusion37 decks421 decks
6%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
8.3%inclusion35 decks421 decks
8%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
8.3%inclusion35 decks421 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.1%inclusion34 decks421 decks
4%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.4%inclusion31 decks421 decks
6%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
7.4%inclusion31 decks421 decks
6%synergy
Grand Abolisher
7.4%inclusion31 decks421 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
52%inclusion221 decks421 decks
13%synergy
Dispatch
50%inclusion211 decks421 decks
44%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion190 decks421 decks
-9%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
45%inclusion185 decks415 decks
37%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
44%inclusion184 decks415 decks
38%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion164 decks421 decks
19%synergy
Inventory Management
34%inclusion143 decks421 decks
30%synergy
Boros Charm
31%inclusion131 decks421 decks
6%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
25%inclusion102 decks415 decks
20%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
23%inclusion95 decks421 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion88 decks421 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion56 decks421 decks
-7%synergy
Legion Leadership
11%inclusion47 decks421 decks
7%synergy
Beast Within
11%inclusion46 decks421 decks
-21%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion46 decks421 decks
-16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion41 decks421 decks
-4%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
10%inclusion39 decks409 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.5%inclusion39 decks411 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.4%inclusion31 decks421 decks
-1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.4%inclusion18 decks331 decks
0%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.2%inclusion22 decks421 decks
2%synergy
Eladamri's Call
5.2%inclusion22 decks421 decks
-4%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
5.2%inclusion15 decks288 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
56%inclusion234 decks421 decks
52%synergy
Rampant Growth
50%inclusion210 decks421 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
50%inclusion209 decks421 decks
41%synergy
Open the Armory
48%inclusion200 decks421 decks
43%synergy
Austere Command
43%inclusion181 decks421 decks
29%synergy
Unfinished Business
37%inclusion154 decks421 decks
33%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
35%inclusion149 decks421 decks
31%synergy
Farseek
35%inclusion147 decks421 decks
-13%synergy
Three Visits
21%inclusion89 decks421 decks
-6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion78 decks421 decks
-7%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
18%inclusion73 decks414 decks
16%synergy
Harmonize
15%inclusion65 decks421 decks
6%synergy
Decimate
15%inclusion63 decks421 decks
8%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
9.2%inclusion38 decks415 decks
7%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
9.0%inclusion38 decks421 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.4%inclusion31 decks421 decks
0%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.1%inclusion30 decks421 decks
-21%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.2%inclusion16 decks257 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion238 decks421 decks
31%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
53%inclusion225 decks421 decks
49%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
52%inclusion221 decks421 decks
48%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
52%inclusion219 decks421 decks
49%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
50%inclusion212 decks421 decks
46%synergy
Darksteel Plate
49%inclusion208 decks421 decks
45%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion195 decks421 decks
19%synergy
Genji Glove
46%inclusion189 decks409 decks
41%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
45%inclusion191 decks421 decks
40%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
42%inclusion175 decks421 decks
37%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
40%inclusion168 decks415 decks
34%synergy
Hero's Blade
40%inclusion168 decks421 decks
36%synergy
Shadowspear
38%inclusion162 decks421 decks
35%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
37%inclusion157 decks421 decks
34%synergy
Ultima Weapon
30%inclusion126 decks415 decks
27%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
30%inclusion123 decks412 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
29%inclusion124 decks421 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
28%inclusion117 decks421 decks
23%synergy
Embercleave
28%inclusion116 decks421 decks
25%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
26%inclusion109 decks421 decks
23%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
25%inclusion104 decks421 decks
22%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
24%inclusion102 decks421 decks
22%synergy
Helm of the Host
24%inclusion101 decks421 decks
20%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
24%inclusion100 decks421 decks
22%synergy
Nettlecyst
23%inclusion96 decks421 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
21%inclusion90 decks421 decks
20%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion88 decks421 decks
19%synergy
Basilisk Collar
20%inclusion83 decks421 decks
14%synergy
Sunforger
19%inclusion81 decks421 decks
18%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
19%inclusion80 decks421 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
18%inclusion77 decks421 decks
16%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
18%inclusion75 decks419 decks
16%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
16%inclusion69 decks421 decks
15%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
16%inclusion66 decks421 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Memory
15%inclusion63 decks421 decks
13%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
15%inclusion62 decks421 decks
12%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
14%inclusion60 decks421 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion60 decks421 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Plate
12%inclusion51 decks421 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion50 decks421 decks
11%synergy
Power Fist
12%inclusion50 decks421 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion48 decks421 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion45 decks421 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
11%inclusion45 decks421 decks
9%synergy
Argentum Armor
11%inclusion45 decks421 decks
10%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
10%inclusion44 decks421 decks
9%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
10%inclusion43 decks414 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
10%inclusion43 decks421 decks
9%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
10%inclusion42 decks415 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion41 decks421 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
30%inclusion125 decks421 decks
28%synergy
Aggravated Assault
23%inclusion97 decks421 decks
18%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
13%inclusion53 decks421 decks
8%synergy
Annie Joins Up
12%inclusion51 decks421 decks
-7%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion38 decks389 decks
9%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
8.0%inclusion33 decks415 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.2%inclusion22 decks421 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
51%inclusion214 decks421 decks
45%synergy
Rogue's Passage
48%inclusion203 decks421 decks
21%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
35%inclusion146 decks421 decks
30%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
33%inclusion139 decks421 decks
23%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
21%inclusion87 decks415 decks
18%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
19%inclusion81 decks421 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion57 decks421 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion57 decks421 decks
10%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
13%inclusion53 decks421 decks
-4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion49 decks421 decks
-7%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion48 decks421 decks
8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion44 decks421 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
7.1%inclusion30 decks421 decks
-12%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.1%inclusion30 decks421 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.2%inclusion26 decks421 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.2%inclusion22 decks421 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion409 decks421 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion395 decks421 decks
19%synergy
Summoning Materia
33%inclusion137 decks415 decks
28%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion46 decks421 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
11%inclusion46 decks421 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.8%inclusion37 decks421 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.7%inclusion24 decks421 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
5.7%inclusion24 decks421 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.5%inclusion23 decks421 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
5.2%inclusion22 decks421 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion419 decks421 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion418 decks421 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
99%inclusion416 decks421 decks
8%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion415 decks421 decks
2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
76%inclusion322 decks421 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
76%inclusion318 decks421 decks
22%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
72%inclusion305 decks421 decks
34%synergy
Battlefield Forge
72%inclusion303 decks421 decks
49%synergy
Rootbound Crag
70%inclusion296 decks421 decks
32%synergy
Brushland
68%inclusion286 decks421 decks
47%synergy
Spire of Industry
65%inclusion274 decks421 decks
60%synergy
Canopy Vista
62%inclusion260 decks421 decks
12%synergy
Cinder Glade
61%inclusion255 decks421 decks
11%synergy
Jungle Shrine
60%inclusion251 decks421 decks
4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
56%inclusion237 decks421 decks
46%synergy
Path of Ancestry
54%inclusion229 decks421 decks
20%synergy
Stomping Ground
52%inclusion219 decks421 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
52%inclusion219 decks421 decks
12%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
50%inclusion211 decks421 decks
43%synergy
Temple Garden
48%inclusion201 decks421 decks
6%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
45%inclusion190 decks421 decks
30%synergy
Fortified Village
44%inclusion187 decks421 decks
23%synergy
Game Trail
43%inclusion179 decks421 decks
22%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
41%inclusion172 decks421 decks
25%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
41%inclusion171 decks421 decks
32%synergy
Mossfire Valley
38%inclusion161 decks421 decks
24%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
37%inclusion156 decks421 decks
-4%synergy
Windswept Heath
35%inclusion148 decks421 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion139 decks421 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
32%inclusion134 decks421 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
31%inclusion131 decks421 decks
4%synergy
Spectator Seating
30%inclusion125 decks421 decks
4%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
28%inclusion116 decks421 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Peaks
28%inclusion116 decks421 decks
22%synergy
Spire Garden
27%inclusion113 decks421 decks
0%synergy
Radiant Grove
25%inclusion106 decks421 decks
20%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
24%inclusion101 decks421 decks
19%synergy
Karplusan Forest
18%inclusion76 decks421 decks
1%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
16%inclusion69 decks421 decks
-5%synergy
Ash Barrens
16%inclusion67 decks421 decks
10%synergy
Rockfall Vale
15%inclusion64 decks421 decks
-9%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
15%inclusion64 decks421 decks
9%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion56 decks415 decks
11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion56 decks421 decks
11%synergy
Sundown Pass
13%inclusion55 decks421 decks
-1%synergy
Hushwood Verge
13%inclusion54 decks421 decks
2%synergy
Thornspire Verge
12%inclusion52 decks421 decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
11%inclusion47 decks421 decks
7%synergy
Taiga
10%inclusion44 decks421 decks
0%synergy
Savannah
10%inclusion44 decks421 decks
0%synergy