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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Shimmerwilds Growth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion38 decks40 decks
86%synergy
Champion's Helm
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
86%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
84%synergy
Colossus Hammer
90%inclusion36 decks40 decks
84%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
88%inclusion35 decks40 decks
82%synergy
Hero's Blade
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
82%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
90%inclusion36 decks40 decks
80%synergy
Unfinished Business
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
79%synergy
Dispatch
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
79%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Sword of the Animist
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
78%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
77%synergy
Rampant Growth
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
44%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
73%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
75%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
75%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
74%synergy
Bastion Protector
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
76%synergy
Lightning Greaves
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
55%synergy
Creatures
Barret, Avalanche Leader
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
74%synergy
Zack Fair
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
74%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
78%inclusion31 decks40 decks
69%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
68%synergy
Helitrooper
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
68%synergy
Professor Hojo
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
62%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
65%synergy
Bronze Guardian
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
60%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
53%synergy
Armory Automaton
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
53%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
52%synergy
Barret Wallace
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
43%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
39%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
32%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
32%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Summon: Kujata
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
28%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Freya Crescent
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Weapons Vendor
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Item Shopkeep
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Delivery Moogle
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Brass Squire
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Cloud's Limit Break
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
74%synergy
Clever Concealment
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
67%synergy
Chaos Warp
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
45%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
55%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
-35%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
-35%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Protection Magic
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Restoration Magic
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Inventory Management
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Heroic Intervention
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-32%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Slash of Light
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Boros Charm
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-20%synergy
Beast Within
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-27%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-22%synergy
Thunder Magic
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
78%inclusion31 decks40 decks
63%synergy
Vandalblast
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
64%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
68%synergy
Nature's Lore
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
32%synergy
Harmonize
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
53%synergy
Decimate
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
50%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
48%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Farseek
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-35%synergy
Open the Armory
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-20%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Ultima
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Reach the Horizon
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Darksteel Plate
78%inclusion31 decks40 decks
73%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
73%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
66%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
66%synergy
Mask of Memory
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
63%synergy
Explorer's Scope
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
48%synergy
Skullclamp
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Ultima Weapon
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Genji Glove
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Samurai's Katana
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Buster Sword
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Meteor Sword
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Celestial Armor
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Hookblade
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Goldvein Pick
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Bard's Bow
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Nettlecyst
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
White Mage's Staff
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Warrior's Sword
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
The Fire Crystal
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Web-Shooters
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
The Seriema
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Plate Armor
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Bonesplitter
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Butcher's Cleaver
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Leather Armor
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Fireshrieker
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Key to the City
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
50%synergy
Furious Rise
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Forge Anew
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Annie Joins Up
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-12%synergy
All That Glitters
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Strong Back
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Crystalline Armor
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
70%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
52%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
58%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-14%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
The Gold Saucer
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion38 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Summoning Materia
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
70%synergy
Blitzball
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
White Auracite
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion40 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion40 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion40 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion38 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Jungle Shrine
90%inclusion36 decks40 decks
35%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
90%inclusion36 decks40 decks
52%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
90%inclusion36 decks40 decks
74%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
90%inclusion36 decks40 decks
48%synergy
Cinder Glade
90%inclusion36 decks40 decks
41%synergy
Rootbound Crag
88%inclusion35 decks40 decks
50%synergy
Game Trail
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
65%synergy
Exotic Orchard
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
32%synergy
Fortified Village
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
64%synergy
Canopy Vista
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Spire of Industry
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
78%synergy
Rugged Prairie
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
72%synergy
Path of Ancestry
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
48%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
75%synergy
Battlefield Forge
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
58%synergy
Mossfire Valley
78%inclusion31 decks40 decks
64%synergy
Brushland
78%inclusion31 decks40 decks
57%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
59%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
67%synergy
Evolving Wilds
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
42%synergy
Sacred Peaks
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
67%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
65%synergy
Radiant Grove
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
62%synergy
Ash Barrens
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
52%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Stomping Ground
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-36%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Blossoming Sands
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-17%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Karplusan Forest
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Plenty
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy