Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Core 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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Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Wooden Cane
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion63 decks64 decks
89%synergy
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion60 decks64 decks
87%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
83%inclusion53 decks64 decks
77%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
82%inclusion51 decks62 decks
74%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
84%inclusion52 decks62 decks
74%synergy
Sword of the Animist
81%inclusion52 decks64 decks
74%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
82%inclusion51 decks62 decks
73%synergy
Professor Hojo
81%inclusion50 decks62 decks
73%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
79%inclusion49 decks62 decks
72%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
77%inclusion48 decks62 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Clever Concealment
73%inclusion47 decks64 decks
65%synergy
Champion's Helm
73%inclusion47 decks64 decks
67%synergy
Nature's Lore
70%inclusion45 decks64 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
70%inclusion45 decks64 decks
45%synergy
Cultivate
69%inclusion44 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
68%inclusion42 decks62 decks
61%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
68%inclusion42 decks62 decks
62%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
68%inclusion42 decks62 decks
62%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
67%inclusion43 decks64 decks
61%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
66%inclusion41 decks62 decks
60%synergy
Creatures
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
63%inclusion39 decks62 decks
56%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
63%inclusion39 decks62 decks
58%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
61%inclusion39 decks64 decks
53%synergy
Bastion Protector
61%inclusion39 decks64 decks
57%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
53%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
55%inclusion35 decks64 decks
47%synergy
Zack Fair
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
47%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
44%synergy
Helitrooper
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
42%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
36%synergy
Bronze Guardian
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
38%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
34%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
32%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Armory Automaton
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Birds of Paradise
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Barret Wallace
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Freya Crescent
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Weapons Vendor
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Amy Rose
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Summon: Kujata
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Lizard Blades
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
66%inclusion42 decks64 decks
59%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
53%synergy
Chaos Warp
47%inclusion30 decks64 decks
27%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
-12%synergy
Heroic Intervention
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Boros Charm
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Path to Exile
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
-23%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Inventory Management
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Beast Within
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-20%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-15%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-6%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
63%inclusion40 decks64 decks
53%synergy
Austere Command
52%inclusion33 decks64 decks
37%synergy
Unfinished Business
52%inclusion33 decks64 decks
48%synergy
Rampant Growth
48%inclusion31 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
47%inclusion30 decks64 decks
42%synergy
Harmonize
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
27%synergy
Farseek
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
-16%synergy
Decimate
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Open the Armory
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Three Visits
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-16%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-20%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Stump Stomp
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Darksteel Plate
64%inclusion41 decks64 decks
59%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
61%inclusion39 decks64 decks
56%synergy
Buster Sword
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
52%synergy
Hero's Blade
59%inclusion38 decks64 decks
56%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
38%synergy
Mask of Memory
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
38%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Ultima Weapon
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
27%synergy
Genji Glove
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
21%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Explorer's Scope
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Samurai's Katana
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Nettlecyst
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Embercleave
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Plate
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Argentum Armor
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Batterskull
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Sunforger
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
36%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
26%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Fighter Class
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Annie Joins Up
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Windcrag Siege
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Furious Rise
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-18%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Firebender Ascension
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
70%inclusion45 decks64 decks
65%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
61%inclusion39 decks64 decks
56%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Buried Ruin
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-12%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion61 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion58 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Summoning Materia
61%inclusion38 decks62 decks
56%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion63 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion63 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion63 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion63 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Brushland
86%inclusion55 decks64 decks
65%synergy
Battlefield Forge
86%inclusion55 decks64 decks
63%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
83%inclusion53 decks64 decks
40%synergy
Exotic Orchard
81%inclusion52 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Spire of Industry
81%inclusion52 decks64 decks
76%synergy
Rootbound Crag
81%inclusion52 decks64 decks
43%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
80%inclusion51 decks64 decks
41%synergy
Rugged Prairie
75%inclusion48 decks64 decks
64%synergy
Canopy Vista
75%inclusion48 decks64 decks
26%synergy
Cinder Glade
75%inclusion48 decks64 decks
26%synergy
Jungle Shrine
72%inclusion46 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
72%inclusion46 decks64 decks
37%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
70%inclusion45 decks64 decks
63%synergy
Fortified Village
63%inclusion40 decks64 decks
41%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
63%inclusion40 decks64 decks
47%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
59%inclusion38 decks64 decks
43%synergy
Mossfire Valley
58%inclusion37 decks64 decks
44%synergy
Game Trail
56%inclusion36 decks64 decks
36%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
55%inclusion35 decks64 decks
46%synergy
Radiant Grove
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
33%synergy
Evolving Wilds
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Peaks
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
32%synergy
Stomping Ground
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
-11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Temple Garden
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
-14%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
-13%synergy
Ash Barrens
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Karplusan Forest
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Spectator Seating
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Spire Garden
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
-9%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
-11%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Rockfall Vale
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-8%synergy
Sundown Pass
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-12%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-16%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
-9%synergy
Savannah
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Plateau
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Starting Town
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Taiga
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Elegant Parlor
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
1%synergy