Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget 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
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MTGStocks
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
94%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
91%synergy
Champion's Helm
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
91%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
87%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
86%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
84%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
83%synergy
Hero's Blade
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
83%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
82%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
82%synergy
Top Cards
Rampant Growth
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
54%synergy
Cultivate
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
81%synergy
Professor Hojo
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
78%synergy
Sword of the Animist
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
76%synergy
Dispatch
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
75%synergy
Vandalblast
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
72%synergy
Bastion Protector
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
78%synergy
Darksteel Plate
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
77%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
74%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
72%synergy
Zack Fair
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
67%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
63%synergy
Helitrooper
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
66%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
64%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
63%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
55%synergy
Bronze Guardian
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
55%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Armory Automaton
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Freya Crescent
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Barret Wallace
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Amy Rose
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Weapons Vendor
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Armory Paladin
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Elves
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Meria, Scholar of Antiquity
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Brass Squire
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Clever Concealment
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
70%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
70%synergy
Chaos Warp
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
60%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
-33%synergy
Heroic Intervention
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-21%synergy
Inventory Management
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-38%synergy
Restoration Magic
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Boros Charm
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Beast Within
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-26%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
64%synergy
Nature's Lore
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Unfinished Business
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
75%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
74%synergy
Harmonize
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Decimate
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Farseek
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-29%synergy
Open the Armory
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-17%synergy
Reach the Horizon
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-23%synergy
Farewell
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Single Combat
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Commune with Beavers
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
50%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
73%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
61%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
55%synergy
Mask of Memory
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
52%synergy
Buster Sword
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Ultima Weapon
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Genji Glove
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Skullclamp
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Explorer's Scope
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Leyline Axe
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Samurai's Katana
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Argentum Armor
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Twin Blades
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Meteor Sword
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Nettlecyst
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Fireshrieker
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Forebear's Blade
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Thran Power Suit
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Mage Slayer
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Fragments
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
The Masamune
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Gimli's Axe
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Brawler's Plate
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Power Fist
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Chitinous Cloak
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
23%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Furious Rise
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Annie Joins Up
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Super State
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Strong Back
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
All That Glitters
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
78%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
69%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
55%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Summoning Materia
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
81%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Rootbound Crag
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
57%synergy
Canopy Vista
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Cinder Glade
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Exotic Orchard
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Jungle Shrine
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Game Trail
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
69%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Mossfire Valley
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
73%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
49%synergy
Fortified Village
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
65%synergy
Spire of Industry
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
79%synergy
Brushland
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
63%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
68%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
75%synergy
Path of Ancestry
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
49%synergy
Battlefield Forge
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
59%synergy
Rugged Prairie
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
71%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
62%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
69%synergy
Sacred Peaks
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
70%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
65%synergy
Radiant Grove
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
62%synergy
Evolving Wilds
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Ash Barrens
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Triumph
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Garrison
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Plenty
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Abandon
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-17%synergy
Karplusan Forest
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-12%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy