Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Expensive Aggro

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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
Stoneforge Mystic
95%inclusion41 decks43 decks
92%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
91%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
97%inclusion37 decks38 decks
90%synergy
Buster Sword
97%inclusion37 decks38 decks
89%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
88%synergy
Shadowspear
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
80%synergy
Colossus Hammer
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
75%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
72%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
71%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
67%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
66%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
68%synergy
Forge Anew
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
67%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
64%synergy
Heroic Intervention
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
63%synergy
Esper Sentinel
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
57%synergy
Teferi's Protection
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Ancient Tomb
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Worldly Tutor
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
53%synergy
Birds of Paradise
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
50%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
43%synergy
Professor Hojo
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
37%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Delighted Halfling
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Zack Fair
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Lion Sash
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Freya Crescent
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Bloom Tender
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Giver of Runes
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Combat Celebrant
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Shikari
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Bastion Protector
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Lizard Blades
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Boros Charm
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Dispatch
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Inventory Management
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Clever Concealment
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Eladamri's Call
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Final Showdown
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-17%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Beast Within
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-24%synergy
Collective Resistance
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Three Visits
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Open the Armory
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Farseek
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-22%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Unfinished Business
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Cultivate
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-35%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Decimate
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Rampant Growth
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-29%synergy
Stump Stomp
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Soul Immolation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Full Throttle
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Harmonize
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
52%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
40%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Mithril Coat
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Embercleave
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Commander's Plate
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Champion's Helm
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Helm of the Host
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Sword of the Animist
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Nettlecyst
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Sunforger
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Basilisk Collar
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Power Fist
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Genji Glove
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Celestial Armor
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Plate
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Hero's Blade
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Ultima Weapon
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Fighter Class
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Annie Joins Up
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-20%synergy
Windcrag Siege
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Rancor
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
All That Glitters
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Urza's Saga
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Rogue's Passage
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Buried Ruin
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Inventors' Fair
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Den
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Tree of Tales
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion42 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
The Aetherspark
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Summoning Materia
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
95%inclusion41 decks43 decks
64%synergy
Sacred Foundry
95%inclusion41 decks43 decks
55%synergy
Taiga
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
82%synergy
Wooded Foothills
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
63%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
66%synergy
Stomping Ground
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Savannah
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
80%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Plateau
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
80%synergy
Temple Garden
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Spire Garden
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Spectator Seating
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Rootbound Crag
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Confluence
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Hushwood Verge
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Brushland
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Thornspire Verge
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Misty Rainforest
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
23%synergy
City of Brass
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Starting Town
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Elegant Parlor
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Lush Portico
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Commercial District
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Karplusan Forest
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Canopy Vista
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-33%synergy
Cinder Glade
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-33%synergy
Rugged Prairie
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Jungle Shrine
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-43%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy