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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Improvised Arsenal
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Collective Inferno
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Noggle Robber
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
95%inclusion102 decks107 decks
89%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion103 decks107 decks
87%synergy
Champion's Helm
91%inclusion97 decks107 decks
84%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
92%inclusion97 decks106 decks
83%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
88%inclusion94 decks107 decks
82%synergy
Hero's Blade
84%inclusion90 decks107 decks
81%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
91%inclusion96 decks106 decks
81%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
86%inclusion92 decks107 decks
80%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
87%inclusion92 decks106 decks
79%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
88%inclusion93 decks106 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Rampant Growth
87%inclusion93 decks107 decks
49%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
85%inclusion90 decks106 decks
76%synergy
Cultivate
84%inclusion90 decks107 decks
35%synergy
Sword of the Animist
83%inclusion89 decks107 decks
76%synergy
Austere Command
81%inclusion87 decks107 decks
67%synergy
Professor Hojo
81%inclusion86 decks106 decks
73%synergy
Zack Fair
80%inclusion85 decks106 decks
74%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
79%inclusion84 decks106 decks
72%synergy
Bastion Protector
79%inclusion84 decks107 decks
75%synergy
Darksteel Plate
79%inclusion84 decks107 decks
74%synergy
Creatures
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
77%inclusion82 decks106 decks
70%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
77%inclusion82 decks106 decks
71%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
68%inclusion72 decks106 decks
63%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
67%inclusion71 decks106 decks
60%synergy
Helitrooper
63%inclusion67 decks106 decks
59%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
62%inclusion66 decks107 decks
54%synergy
Bronze Guardian
59%inclusion63 decks107 decks
57%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
58%inclusion62 decks106 decks
55%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
54%inclusion57 decks106 decks
51%synergy
Armory Automaton
43%inclusion46 decks107 decks
41%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
41%inclusion43 decks106 decks
38%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
40%inclusion42 decks106 decks
36%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
37%inclusion40 decks107 decks
32%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
36%inclusion38 decks106 decks
35%synergy
Barret Wallace
35%inclusion37 decks106 decks
33%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
31%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
31%inclusion33 decks106 decks
28%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
29%inclusion31 decks107 decks
27%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
28%inclusion30 decks106 decks
21%synergy
Freya Crescent
27%inclusion29 decks106 decks
26%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
21%synergy
Weapons Vendor
22%inclusion23 decks106 decks
20%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Summon: Kujata
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
-8%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Lizard Blades
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Amy Rose
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Delivery Moogle
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
77%inclusion82 decks107 decks
71%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
76%inclusion81 decks106 decks
70%synergy
Clever Concealment
76%inclusion81 decks107 decks
67%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
72%inclusion76 decks106 decks
67%synergy
Chaos Warp
71%inclusion76 decks107 decks
51%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
-42%synergy
Inventory Management
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
-40%synergy
Restoration Magic
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Heroic Intervention
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-33%synergy
Boros Charm
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-19%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
76%inclusion81 decks107 decks
38%synergy
Vandalblast
74%inclusion79 decks107 decks
65%synergy
Unfinished Business
74%inclusion79 decks107 decks
70%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
71%inclusion76 decks107 decks
66%synergy
Harmonize
53%inclusion57 decks107 decks
44%synergy
Decimate
53%inclusion57 decks107 decks
46%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
51%inclusion54 decks106 decks
49%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
42%inclusion45 decks107 decks
40%synergy
Open the Armory
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Farseek
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-38%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-17%synergy
Single Combat
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
76%inclusion81 decks107 decks
71%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
75%inclusion79 decks106 decks
68%synergy
Lightning Greaves
73%inclusion78 decks107 decks
47%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
71%inclusion76 decks107 decks
69%synergy
Mask of Memory
62%inclusion66 decks107 decks
59%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
61%inclusion65 decks107 decks
56%synergy
Explorer's Scope
43%inclusion46 decks107 decks
41%synergy
Genji Glove
36%inclusion38 decks106 decks
31%synergy
Skullclamp
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Ultima Weapon
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Buster Sword
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Samurai's Katana
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Nettlecyst
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Argentum Armor
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Fireshrieker
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
5%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Brass Knuckles
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Sunforger
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
42%inclusion45 decks106 decks
40%synergy
Forge Anew
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Furious Rise
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Strong Back
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
8%synergy
All That Glitters
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
79%inclusion84 decks107 decks
73%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
68%inclusion73 decks107 decks
58%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
65%inclusion70 decks107 decks
61%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-9%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion102 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Sol Ring
94%inclusion101 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Summoning Materia
68%inclusion72 decks106 decks
63%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion106 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion106 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion105 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion102 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Jungle Shrine
93%inclusion100 decks107 decks
38%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
93%inclusion99 decks107 decks
50%synergy
Cinder Glade
92%inclusion98 decks107 decks
42%synergy
Rootbound Crag
91%inclusion97 decks107 decks
53%synergy
Canopy Vista
91%inclusion97 decks107 decks
41%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
88%inclusion94 decks107 decks
50%synergy
Battlefield Forge
88%inclusion94 decks107 decks
65%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
87%inclusion93 decks107 decks
71%synergy
Path of Ancestry
85%inclusion91 decks107 decks
50%synergy
Game Trail
84%inclusion90 decks107 decks
64%synergy
Brushland
84%inclusion90 decks107 decks
63%synergy
Fortified Village
81%inclusion87 decks107 decks
60%synergy
Exotic Orchard
80%inclusion86 decks107 decks
27%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
79%inclusion84 decks107 decks
62%synergy
Rugged Prairie
79%inclusion84 decks107 decks
68%synergy
Spire of Industry
78%inclusion83 decks107 decks
73%synergy
Mossfire Valley
77%inclusion82 decks107 decks
63%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
77%inclusion82 decks107 decks
68%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
77%inclusion82 decks107 decks
69%synergy
Evolving Wilds
76%inclusion81 decks107 decks
45%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
69%inclusion74 decks107 decks
64%synergy
Sacred Peaks
68%inclusion73 decks107 decks
63%synergy
Radiant Grove
67%inclusion72 decks107 decks
62%synergy
Ash Barrens
54%inclusion58 decks107 decks
48%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
-11%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Plenty
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Abandon
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Garrison
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-5%synergy