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
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hard-Won Jitte
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
93%synergy
Champion's Helm
98%inclusion45 decks46 decks
91%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
91%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
96%inclusion44 decks46 decks
87%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
86%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
96%inclusion44 decks46 decks
86%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
85%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
84%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
84%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
83%synergy
Top Cards
Rampant Growth
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
55%synergy
Cultivate
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Bastion Protector
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
83%synergy
Darksteel Plate
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
80%synergy
Sword of the Animist
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
77%synergy
Hero's Blade
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
81%synergy
Professor Hojo
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
77%synergy
Dispatch
83%inclusion38 decks46 decks
76%synergy
Vandalblast
83%inclusion38 decks46 decks
74%synergy
Nature's Lore
80%inclusion37 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Creatures
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
80%inclusion37 decks46 decks
72%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
69%synergy
Helitrooper
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
70%synergy
Zack Fair
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
68%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
62%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
64%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
63%synergy
Bronze Guardian
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
56%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
54%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Armory Automaton
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Barret Wallace
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Freya Crescent
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Amy Rose
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Weapons Vendor
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Armory Paladin
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Llanowar Elves
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Serah Farron
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Cloud's Limit Break
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
72%synergy
Clever Concealment
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
67%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
69%synergy
Chaos Warp
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
52%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
65%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-36%synergy
Path to Exile
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-33%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Heroic Intervention
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-26%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Boros Charm
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-16%synergy
Slash of Light
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Beast Within
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-25%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
64%synergy
Unfinished Business
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
73%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
67%synergy
Decimate
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Harmonize
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Open the Armory
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Farseek
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-30%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Reach the Horizon
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
53%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
71%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
64%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
56%synergy
Mask of Memory
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
54%synergy
Genji Glove
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Ultima Weapon
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Buster Sword
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Skullclamp
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Explorer's Scope
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Samurai's Katana
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Argentum Armor
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Fireshrieker
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Mage Slayer
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Twin Blades
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Meteor Sword
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Sunforger
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Forebear's Blade
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Forge Anew
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Furious Rise
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Super State
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Strong Back
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Annie Joins Up
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
73%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
69%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
55%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Summoning Materia
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
73%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Canopy Vista
96%inclusion44 decks46 decks
46%synergy
Cinder Glade
96%inclusion44 decks46 decks
47%synergy
Jungle Shrine
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Rootbound Crag
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
55%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
51%synergy
Exotic Orchard
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Game Trail
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
69%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
51%synergy
Fortified Village
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
68%synergy
Path of Ancestry
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
55%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
71%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
78%synergy
Brushland
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
64%synergy
Mossfire Valley
83%inclusion38 decks46 decks
69%synergy
Spire of Industry
83%inclusion38 decks46 decks
77%synergy
Battlefield Forge
83%inclusion38 decks46 decks
60%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
83%inclusion38 decks46 decks
75%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
80%inclusion37 decks46 decks
64%synergy
Rugged Prairie
80%inclusion37 decks46 decks
70%synergy
Sacred Peaks
80%inclusion37 decks46 decks
75%synergy
Radiant Grove
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
70%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
71%synergy
Evolving Wilds
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Ash Barrens
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Garrison
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Plenty
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy