Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget 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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Collective Inferno
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Shimmerwilds Growth
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
95%inclusion93 decks98 decks
89%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion94 decks98 decks
87%synergy
Champion's Helm
90%inclusion88 decks98 decks
84%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
91%inclusion88 decks97 decks
82%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
88%inclusion86 decks98 decks
82%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
91%inclusion88 decks97 decks
80%synergy
Hero's Blade
82%inclusion80 decks98 decks
78%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
84%inclusion82 decks98 decks
78%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
88%inclusion85 decks97 decks
78%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
86%inclusion83 decks97 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Rampant Growth
88%inclusion86 decks98 decks
50%synergy
Cultivate
86%inclusion84 decks98 decks
36%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
85%inclusion82 decks97 decks
76%synergy
Sword of the Animist
83%inclusion81 decks98 decks
75%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
82%inclusion80 decks97 decks
75%synergy
Professor Hojo
81%inclusion79 decks97 decks
73%synergy
Zack Fair
81%inclusion79 decks97 decks
75%synergy
Bastion Protector
80%inclusion78 decks98 decks
76%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
79%inclusion77 decks97 decks
72%synergy
Austere Command
79%inclusion77 decks98 decks
64%synergy
Creatures
Barret, Avalanche Leader
77%inclusion75 decks97 decks
71%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
69%inclusion67 decks97 decks
64%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
68%inclusion66 decks97 decks
61%synergy
Helitrooper
64%inclusion62 decks97 decks
59%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
61%inclusion60 decks98 decks
54%synergy
Bronze Guardian
61%inclusion60 decks98 decks
59%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
57%inclusion55 decks97 decks
53%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
56%inclusion54 decks97 decks
53%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
42%inclusion41 decks97 decks
38%synergy
Armory Automaton
41%inclusion40 decks98 decks
39%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
40%inclusion39 decks98 decks
35%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
37%inclusion36 decks97 decks
35%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
36%inclusion35 decks98 decks
32%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
35%inclusion34 decks98 decks
27%synergy
Barret Wallace
34%inclusion33 decks97 decks
32%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
33%inclusion32 decks97 decks
32%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
32%inclusion31 decks97 decks
28%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
30%inclusion29 decks97 decks
22%synergy
Freya Crescent
28%inclusion27 decks97 decks
26%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
28%inclusion27 decks98 decks
26%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
26%inclusion25 decks97 decks
24%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
24%inclusion23 decks97 decks
22%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
24%inclusion23 decks97 decks
21%synergy
Weapons Vendor
23%inclusion22 decks97 decks
21%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
15%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
-6%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Summon: Kujata
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Lizard Blades
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Amy Rose
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Edgar, Master Machinist
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Item Shopkeep
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Delivery Moogle
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Mister Gutsy
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Clever Concealment
78%inclusion76 decks98 decks
69%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
77%inclusion75 decks97 decks
71%synergy
Dispatch
76%inclusion74 decks98 decks
70%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
71%inclusion69 decks97 decks
66%synergy
Chaos Warp
68%inclusion67 decks98 decks
49%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
26%inclusion25 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
22%inclusion21 decks97 decks
20%synergy
Inventory Management
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
-42%synergy
Path to Exile
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
-39%synergy
Restoration Magic
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Heroic Intervention
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
-31%synergy
Boros Charm
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
-19%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
76%inclusion74 decks98 decks
37%synergy
Unfinished Business
76%inclusion74 decks98 decks
72%synergy
Vandalblast
73%inclusion72 decks98 decks
65%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
70%inclusion69 decks98 decks
66%synergy
Harmonize
55%inclusion54 decks98 decks
46%synergy
Decimate
51%inclusion50 decks98 decks
44%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
49%inclusion48 decks97 decks
47%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
43%inclusion42 decks98 decks
41%synergy
Open the Armory
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Farseek
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
-40%synergy
Blasphemous Act
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
-18%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Single Combat
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Megaton's Fate
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Darksteel Plate
78%inclusion76 decks98 decks
73%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
74%inclusion72 decks97 decks
68%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
73%inclusion72 decks98 decks
69%synergy
Lightning Greaves
71%inclusion70 decks98 decks
46%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
69%inclusion68 decks98 decks
67%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
62%inclusion61 decks98 decks
58%synergy
Mask of Memory
58%inclusion57 decks98 decks
56%synergy
Explorer's Scope
40%inclusion39 decks98 decks
38%synergy
Genji Glove
35%inclusion34 decks97 decks
30%synergy
Ultima Weapon
31%inclusion30 decks97 decks
28%synergy
Skullclamp
31%inclusion30 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion27 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Buster Sword
22%inclusion21 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
21%inclusion20 decks97 decks
19%synergy
Samurai's Katana
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
15%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Nettlecyst
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Argentum Armor
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Meteor Sword
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Fireshrieker
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Twin Blades
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Paladin's Arms
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
5%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Bard's Bow
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
5%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Brass Knuckles
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
41%inclusion40 decks97 decks
39%synergy
Forge Anew
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Furious Rise
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Strong Back
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
5%synergy
All That Glitters
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Annie Joins Up
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
-12%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
1%synergy
With Great Power...
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
81%inclusion79 decks98 decks
75%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
67%inclusion66 decks98 decks
63%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
66%inclusion65 decks98 decks
56%synergy
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion27 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
-10%synergy
The Gold Saucer
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion94 decks98 decks
21%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion94 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Summoning Materia
71%inclusion69 decks97 decks
66%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion97 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion97 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion96 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion94 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Jungle Shrine
93%inclusion91 decks98 decks
38%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
92%inclusion90 decks98 decks
50%synergy
Cinder Glade
92%inclusion90 decks98 decks
43%synergy
Rootbound Crag
91%inclusion89 decks98 decks
53%synergy
Canopy Vista
91%inclusion89 decks98 decks
41%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
89%inclusion87 decks98 decks
51%synergy
Battlefield Forge
87%inclusion85 decks98 decks
64%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
86%inclusion84 decks98 decks
70%synergy
Path of Ancestry
85%inclusion83 decks98 decks
50%synergy
Brushland
84%inclusion82 decks98 decks
63%synergy
Game Trail
83%inclusion81 decks98 decks
63%synergy
Exotic Orchard
82%inclusion80 decks98 decks
28%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
81%inclusion79 decks98 decks
65%synergy
Fortified Village
81%inclusion79 decks98 decks
59%synergy
Mossfire Valley
80%inclusion78 decks98 decks
66%synergy
Spire of Industry
79%inclusion77 decks98 decks
74%synergy
Rugged Prairie
78%inclusion76 decks98 decks
68%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
77%inclusion75 decks98 decks
68%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
76%inclusion74 decks98 decks
68%synergy
Evolving Wilds
74%inclusion73 decks98 decks
44%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
70%inclusion69 decks98 decks
65%synergy
Radiant Grove
68%inclusion67 decks98 decks
63%synergy
Sacred Peaks
67%inclusion66 decks98 decks
62%synergy
Ash Barrens
51%inclusion50 decks98 decks
45%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Plenty
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
-5%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Abandon
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
-6%synergy
Capital City
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Boros Garrison
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-5%synergy