Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget Artifacts

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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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Champion's Helm
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
87%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion44 decks46 decks
87%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
85%synergy
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
85%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
83%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
82%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
81%synergy
Hero's Blade
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
81%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
80%synergy
Sword of the Animist
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
Rampant Growth
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Cultivate
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
61%synergy
Dispatch
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
78%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
75%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
77%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
83%inclusion38 decks46 decks
77%synergy
Austere Command
80%inclusion37 decks46 decks
66%synergy
Bastion Protector
80%inclusion37 decks46 decks
77%synergy
Darksteel Plate
80%inclusion37 decks46 decks
76%synergy
Creatures
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
80%inclusion37 decks46 decks
72%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
73%synergy
Zack Fair
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
70%synergy
Professor Hojo
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
66%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
67%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
65%synergy
Helitrooper
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
63%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
58%synergy
Bronze Guardian
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
63%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
58%synergy
Armory Automaton
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
48%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
46%synergy
Barret Wallace
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Summon: Kujata
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Weapons Vendor
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Freya Crescent
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Delivery Moogle
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Item Shopkeep
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Sazh Katzroy
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Serah Farron
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Ultimate Magic: Holy
80%inclusion37 decks46 decks
73%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
70%synergy
Chaos Warp
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
50%synergy
Clever Concealment
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
61%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
56%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-29%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-37%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Protection Magic
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Slash of Light
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Heroic Intervention
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-33%synergy
Boros Charm
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Unfinished Business
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
75%synergy
Vandalblast
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
65%synergy
Nature's Lore
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
67%synergy
Harmonize
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
52%synergy
Decimate
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
51%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
46%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Farseek
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-34%synergy
Open the Armory
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-18%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conformer Shuriken
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
70%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
69%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
65%synergy
Mask of Memory
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
65%synergy
Explorer's Scope
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
50%synergy
Skullclamp
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Ultima Weapon
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Genji Glove
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Samurai's Katana
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
The Fire Crystal
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Bard's Bow
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Goldvein Pick
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
Dragoon's Lance
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Warrior's Sword
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Buster Sword
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Meteor Sword
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
The Seriema
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Nettlecyst
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Hookblade
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Key to the City
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
White Mage's Staff
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Paladin's Arms
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Coral Sword
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Web-Shooters
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
48%synergy
Furious Rise
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Forge Anew
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Annie Joins Up
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
All That Glitters
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
66%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
57%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
63%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion44 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Summoning Materia
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
69%synergy
Blitzball
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
White Auracite
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion44 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Jungle Shrine
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
51%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
73%synergy
Rootbound Crag
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
51%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
47%synergy
Cinder Glade
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Path of Ancestry
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
52%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
79%synergy
Exotic Orchard
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Fortified Village
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
64%synergy
Canopy Vista
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Game Trail
83%inclusion38 decks46 decks
63%synergy
Battlefield Forge
83%inclusion38 decks46 decks
60%synergy
Rugged Prairie
83%inclusion38 decks46 decks
72%synergy
Spire of Industry
80%inclusion37 decks46 decks
75%synergy
Brushland
80%inclusion37 decks46 decks
59%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
62%synergy
Mossfire Valley
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
64%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
67%synergy
Evolving Wilds
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
67%synergy
Radiant Grove
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
64%synergy
Sacred Peaks
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
64%synergy
Ash Barrens
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
53%synergy
Stomping Ground
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-35%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Plenty
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Blossoming Sands
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy