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
Mirrormind Crown
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Collective Inferno
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Noggle Robber
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
95%inclusion98 decks103 decks
89%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion99 decks103 decks
87%synergy
Champion's Helm
90%inclusion93 decks103 decks
84%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
91%inclusion93 decks102 decks
83%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
87%inclusion90 decks103 decks
82%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
90%inclusion92 decks102 decks
80%synergy
Hero's Blade
83%inclusion86 decks103 decks
80%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
85%inclusion88 decks103 decks
80%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
86%inclusion88 decks102 decks
79%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
87%inclusion89 decks102 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Rampant Growth
86%inclusion89 decks103 decks
48%synergy
Cultivate
84%inclusion87 decks103 decks
35%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
83%inclusion85 decks102 decks
74%synergy
Sword of the Animist
83%inclusion85 decks103 decks
75%synergy
Zack Fair
81%inclusion83 decks102 decks
75%synergy
Austere Command
81%inclusion83 decks103 decks
66%synergy
Professor Hojo
80%inclusion82 decks102 decks
72%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
79%inclusion81 decks102 decks
72%synergy
Bastion Protector
78%inclusion80 decks103 decks
74%synergy
Darksteel Plate
78%inclusion80 decks103 decks
73%synergy
Creatures
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
77%inclusion79 decks102 decks
70%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
76%inclusion78 decks102 decks
71%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
67%inclusion68 decks102 decks
61%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
67%inclusion68 decks102 decks
60%synergy
Helitrooper
62%inclusion63 decks102 decks
57%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
61%inclusion63 decks103 decks
54%synergy
Bronze Guardian
60%inclusion62 decks103 decks
58%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
57%inclusion58 decks102 decks
53%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
52%inclusion53 decks102 decks
49%synergy
Armory Automaton
41%inclusion42 decks103 decks
39%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
40%inclusion41 decks102 decks
36%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
39%inclusion40 decks102 decks
37%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
38%inclusion39 decks103 decks
33%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
36%inclusion37 decks103 decks
33%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
32%synergy
Barret Wallace
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
31%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
33%inclusion34 decks103 decks
25%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Freya Crescent
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
26%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
26%inclusion27 decks103 decks
25%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Weapons Vendor
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
-7%synergy
Summon: Kujata
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Lizard Blades
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Amy Rose
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Delivery Moogle
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
77%inclusion79 decks103 decks
71%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
75%inclusion77 decks102 decks
69%synergy
Clever Concealment
75%inclusion77 decks103 decks
66%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
72%inclusion73 decks102 decks
66%synergy
Chaos Warp
70%inclusion72 decks103 decks
50%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
-41%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
-39%synergy
Restoration Magic
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Heroic Intervention
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
-33%synergy
Boros Charm
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-19%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
76%inclusion78 decks103 decks
38%synergy
Unfinished Business
74%inclusion76 decks103 decks
70%synergy
Vandalblast
73%inclusion75 decks103 decks
64%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
71%inclusion73 decks103 decks
66%synergy
Decimate
54%inclusion56 decks103 decks
47%synergy
Harmonize
52%inclusion54 decks103 decks
43%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
49%inclusion50 decks102 decks
47%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
42%inclusion43 decks103 decks
40%synergy
Open the Armory
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Farseek
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
-38%synergy
Blasphemous Act
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
-17%synergy
Single Combat
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
75%inclusion77 decks103 decks
70%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
75%inclusion76 decks102 decks
68%synergy
Lightning Greaves
73%inclusion75 decks103 decks
47%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
69%inclusion71 decks103 decks
67%synergy
Mask of Memory
61%inclusion63 decks103 decks
59%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
60%inclusion62 decks103 decks
56%synergy
Explorer's Scope
42%inclusion43 decks103 decks
39%synergy
Genji Glove
36%inclusion37 decks102 decks
31%synergy
Ultima Weapon
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Skullclamp
30%inclusion31 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion28 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Buster Sword
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Samurai's Katana
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Nettlecyst
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Argentum Armor
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Fireshrieker
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Meteor Sword
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Brass Knuckles
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
40%inclusion41 decks102 decks
38%synergy
Forge Anew
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Furious Rise
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Strong Back
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
4%synergy
All That Glitters
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Annie Joins Up
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-13%synergy
With Great Power...
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
79%inclusion81 decks103 decks
73%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
67%inclusion69 decks103 decks
57%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
65%inclusion67 decks103 decks
61%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion28 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
-9%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion98 decks103 decks
21%synergy
Sol Ring
95%inclusion98 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Summoning Materia
68%inclusion69 decks102 decks
62%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion102 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion102 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion101 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion98 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Jungle Shrine
93%inclusion96 decks103 decks
38%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
92%inclusion95 decks103 decks
50%synergy
Cinder Glade
91%inclusion94 decks103 decks
42%synergy
Rootbound Crag
90%inclusion93 decks103 decks
53%synergy
Canopy Vista
90%inclusion93 decks103 decks
41%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
87%inclusion90 decks103 decks
49%synergy
Battlefield Forge
87%inclusion90 decks103 decks
65%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
86%inclusion89 decks103 decks
71%synergy
Path of Ancestry
85%inclusion88 decks103 decks
51%synergy
Brushland
83%inclusion86 decks103 decks
63%synergy
Game Trail
83%inclusion85 decks103 decks
62%synergy
Exotic Orchard
81%inclusion83 decks103 decks
27%synergy
Fortified Village
81%inclusion83 decks103 decks
59%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
79%inclusion81 decks103 decks
63%synergy
Mossfire Valley
78%inclusion80 decks103 decks
64%synergy
Spire of Industry
78%inclusion80 decks103 decks
73%synergy
Rugged Prairie
77%inclusion79 decks103 decks
67%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
76%inclusion78 decks103 decks
67%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
76%inclusion78 decks103 decks
69%synergy
Evolving Wilds
74%inclusion76 decks103 decks
43%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
69%inclusion71 decks103 decks
64%synergy
Sacred Peaks
68%inclusion70 decks103 decks
63%synergy
Radiant Grove
66%inclusion68 decks103 decks
60%synergy
Ash Barrens
52%inclusion54 decks103 decks
46%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
-11%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Plenty
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Abandon
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Garrison
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-5%synergy