Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget Core

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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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Mistmeadow Council
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Pyrrhic Strike
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Shimmerwilds Growth
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Burning Curiosity
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion134 decks148 decks
84%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
93%inclusion137 decks148 decks
84%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
89%inclusion131 decks148 decks
83%synergy
Hero's Blade
86%inclusion127 decks148 decks
82%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
93%inclusion137 decks148 decks
82%synergy
Unfinished Business
84%inclusion125 decks148 decks
81%synergy
Dispatch
86%inclusion128 decks148 decks
81%synergy
Champion's Helm
86%inclusion128 decks148 decks
80%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
82%inclusion122 decks148 decks
80%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
89%inclusion131 decks148 decks
80%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
86%inclusion128 decks148 decks
37%synergy
Professor Hojo
86%inclusion128 decks148 decks
78%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
86%inclusion127 decks148 decks
80%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
86%inclusion127 decks148 decks
78%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
86%inclusion127 decks148 decks
78%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
86%inclusion127 decks148 decks
80%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
85%inclusion126 decks148 decks
76%synergy
Austere Command
84%inclusion124 decks148 decks
69%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
84%inclusion124 decks148 decks
78%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
83%inclusion123 decks148 decks
76%synergy
Creatures
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
82%inclusion122 decks148 decks
73%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
82%inclusion121 decks148 decks
76%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
81%inclusion120 decks148 decks
74%synergy
Helitrooper
80%inclusion119 decks148 decks
76%synergy
Bastion Protector
80%inclusion118 decks148 decks
76%synergy
Bronze Guardian
79%inclusion117 decks148 decks
77%synergy
Zack Fair
79%inclusion117 decks148 decks
73%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
72%inclusion106 decks148 decks
68%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
71%inclusion105 decks148 decks
64%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
68%inclusion100 decks148 decks
64%synergy
Armory Automaton
67%inclusion99 decks148 decks
65%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
63%inclusion93 decks148 decks
60%synergy
Barret Wallace
59%inclusion87 decks148 decks
57%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
54%inclusion80 decks148 decks
53%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
51%inclusion76 decks148 decks
50%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
51%inclusion75 decks148 decks
49%synergy
Summon: Kujata
48%inclusion71 decks148 decks
46%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
34%inclusion50 decks148 decks
30%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
30%inclusion44 decks148 decks
26%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
25%inclusion37 decks148 decks
21%synergy
Weapons Vendor
24%inclusion35 decks147 decks
22%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
21%inclusion31 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Freya Crescent
20%inclusion29 decks148 decks
18%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
16%inclusion24 decks148 decks
15%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
16%inclusion23 decks147 decks
15%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
12%inclusion18 decks147 decks
10%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
11%inclusion16 decks147 decks
10%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
-14%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Item Shopkeep
6.8%inclusion10 decks147 decks
7%synergy
Delivery Moogle
6.1%inclusion9 decks147 decks
6%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
80%inclusion118 decks148 decks
60%synergy
Clever Concealment
79%inclusion117 decks148 decks
71%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
76%inclusion112 decks148 decks
71%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
18%inclusion26 decks147 decks
16%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
16%inclusion24 decks148 decks
-42%synergy
Path to Exile
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
-44%synergy
Slash of Light
10%inclusion15 decks147 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Haste Magic
7.5%inclusion11 decks147 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.8%inclusion10 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
82%inclusion121 decks148 decks
44%synergy
Nature's Lore
80%inclusion118 decks148 decks
42%synergy
Vandalblast
79%inclusion117 decks148 decks
70%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
79%inclusion117 decks148 decks
75%synergy
Harmonize
74%inclusion110 decks148 decks
65%synergy
Decimate
70%inclusion103 decks148 decks
62%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
67%inclusion99 decks148 decks
64%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
61%inclusion90 decks148 decks
59%synergy
Farseek
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
-36%synergy
Reach the Horizon
11%inclusion16 decks147 decks
10%synergy
Suplex
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
82%inclusion122 decks148 decks
78%synergy
Lightning Greaves
82%inclusion121 decks148 decks
56%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
82%inclusion121 decks148 decks
75%synergy
Darksteel Plate
79%inclusion117 decks148 decks
75%synergy
Sword of the Animist
78%inclusion115 decks148 decks
70%synergy
Mask of Memory
76%inclusion112 decks148 decks
73%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
72%inclusion106 decks148 decks
67%synergy
Explorer's Scope
64%inclusion95 decks148 decks
62%synergy
Skullclamp
62%inclusion92 decks148 decks
47%synergy
Ultima Weapon
20%inclusion30 decks148 decks
17%synergy
Samurai's Katana
20%inclusion30 decks148 decks
19%synergy
Genji Glove
16%inclusion24 decks147 decks
11%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
14%inclusion21 decks147 decks
13%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
14%inclusion21 decks148 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
-13%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Paladin's Arms
12%inclusion17 decks147 decks
11%synergy
Warrior's Sword
10%inclusion15 decks147 decks
10%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Bard's Bow
10%inclusion14 decks147 decks
9%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Nettlecyst
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
6%synergy
White Mage's Staff
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
6.8%inclusion10 decks147 decks
7%synergy
Hexgold Halberd
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
6.1%inclusion9 decks147 decks
3%synergy
Leyline Axe
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Cloak
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Glimmer Lens
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
66%inclusion97 decks148 decks
63%synergy
Furious Rise
48%inclusion71 decks148 decks
47%synergy
Forge Anew
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
83%inclusion123 decks148 decks
78%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
74%inclusion110 decks148 decks
70%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
70%inclusion103 decks148 decks
59%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
-20%synergy
The Gold Saucer
6.1%inclusion9 decks147 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion140 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion140 decks148 decks
20%synergy
Summoning Materia
84%inclusion125 decks148 decks
79%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion148 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion146 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion146 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion144 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Jungle Shrine
93%inclusion137 decks148 decks
37%synergy
Rootbound Crag
91%inclusion135 decks148 decks
54%synergy
Cinder Glade
91%inclusion134 decks148 decks
41%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
91%inclusion134 decks148 decks
49%synergy
Canopy Vista
90%inclusion133 decks148 decks
40%synergy
Path of Ancestry
89%inclusion132 decks148 decks
54%synergy
Battlefield Forge
89%inclusion131 decks148 decks
66%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
88%inclusion130 decks148 decks
50%synergy
Rugged Prairie
87%inclusion129 decks148 decks
77%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
86%inclusion127 decks148 decks
70%synergy
Fortified Village
85%inclusion126 decks148 decks
64%synergy
Exotic Orchard
85%inclusion126 decks148 decks
32%synergy
Game Trail
84%inclusion125 decks148 decks
64%synergy
Mossfire Valley
84%inclusion124 decks148 decks
70%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
83%inclusion123 decks148 decks
67%synergy
Brushland
83%inclusion123 decks148 decks
63%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
80%inclusion119 decks148 decks
73%synergy
Spire of Industry
80%inclusion118 decks148 decks
75%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
79%inclusion117 decks148 decks
71%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
76%inclusion112 decks148 decks
71%synergy
Radiant Grove
74%inclusion109 decks148 decks
68%synergy
Sacred Peaks
72%inclusion107 decks148 decks
67%synergy
Evolving Wilds
72%inclusion107 decks148 decks
42%synergy
Ash Barrens
65%inclusion96 decks148 decks
59%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
15%inclusion22 decks147 decks
14%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
8.8%inclusion13 decks147 decks
8%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
6.8%inclusion10 decks147 decks
6%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
-7%synergy