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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Improvised Arsenal
3.9%inclusion2 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
2.0%inclusion1 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Raphael, Tag Team Tough
1.0%inclusion1 decks97 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion160 decks171 decks
87%synergy
Hero's Blade
89%inclusion153 decks171 decks
86%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion162 decks171 decks
86%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
91%inclusion155 decks171 decks
85%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
90%inclusion154 decks171 decks
84%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
94%inclusion161 decks171 decks
84%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
92%inclusion157 decks171 decks
84%synergy
Champion's Helm
90%inclusion154 decks171 decks
83%synergy
Unfinished Business
86%inclusion147 decks171 decks
82%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
88%inclusion151 decks171 decks
82%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
89%inclusion153 decks171 decks
40%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
89%inclusion153 decks171 decks
82%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
89%inclusion152 decks171 decks
80%synergy
Dispatch
88%inclusion151 decks171 decks
82%synergy
Professor Hojo
88%inclusion150 decks171 decks
80%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
88%inclusion150 decks171 decks
80%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
85%inclusion146 decks171 decks
80%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
85%inclusion146 decks171 decks
77%synergy
Lightning Greaves
85%inclusion145 decks171 decks
59%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
85%inclusion145 decks171 decks
78%synergy
Creatures
Helitrooper
84%inclusion144 decks171 decks
80%synergy
Bastion Protector
84%inclusion143 decks171 decks
80%synergy
Bronze Guardian
82%inclusion140 decks171 decks
80%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
81%inclusion139 decks171 decks
76%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
80%inclusion137 decks171 decks
74%synergy
Zack Fair
80%inclusion137 decks171 decks
74%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
75%inclusion128 decks171 decks
67%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
74%inclusion126 decks171 decks
70%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
73%inclusion125 decks171 decks
70%synergy
Armory Automaton
71%inclusion122 decks171 decks
70%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
66%inclusion113 decks171 decks
64%synergy
Barret Wallace
58%inclusion100 decks171 decks
56%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
57%inclusion97 decks171 decks
55%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
53%inclusion90 decks171 decks
51%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
50%inclusion86 decks171 decks
49%synergy
Summon: Kujata
50%inclusion85 decks171 decks
48%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
30%inclusion52 decks171 decks
27%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
29%inclusion49 decks171 decks
25%synergy
Weapons Vendor
25%inclusion43 decks170 decks
24%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
23%inclusion39 decks171 decks
19%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
22%inclusion38 decks171 decks
17%synergy
Freya Crescent
17%inclusion29 decks171 decks
15%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
16%inclusion27 decks170 decks
15%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
16%inclusion27 decks171 decks
14%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
14%inclusion24 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
12%inclusion20 decks170 decks
10%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
11%inclusion19 decks170 decks
11%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
9.4%inclusion16 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
8.8%inclusion15 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
8.8%inclusion15 decks171 decks
1%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
-16%synergy
Item Shopkeep
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Clever Concealment
82%inclusion140 decks171 decks
73%synergy
Chaos Warp
80%inclusion137 decks171 decks
61%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
77%inclusion132 decks171 decks
72%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
16%inclusion28 decks171 decks
-41%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
16%inclusion27 decks170 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
12%inclusion20 decks171 decks
-43%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion19 decks171 decks
2%synergy
Slash of Light
10%inclusion17 decks170 decks
10%synergy
Haste Magic
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
84%inclusion144 decks171 decks
70%synergy
Rampant Growth
84%inclusion144 decks171 decks
46%synergy
Nature's Lore
82%inclusion141 decks171 decks
45%synergy
Vandalblast
81%inclusion139 decks171 decks
72%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
81%inclusion139 decks171 decks
77%synergy
Harmonize
74%inclusion126 decks171 decks
65%synergy
Decimate
70%inclusion120 decks171 decks
63%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
69%inclusion118 decks171 decks
67%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
63%inclusion107 decks171 decks
60%synergy
Farseek
12%inclusion20 decks171 decks
-36%synergy
Reach the Horizon
8.8%inclusion15 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conformer Shuriken
85%inclusion145 decks171 decks
79%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
84%inclusion144 decks171 decks
79%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
84%inclusion144 decks171 decks
82%synergy
Darksteel Plate
83%inclusion142 decks171 decks
78%synergy
Sword of the Animist
81%inclusion139 decks171 decks
74%synergy
Mask of Memory
77%inclusion132 decks171 decks
75%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
74%inclusion126 decks171 decks
69%synergy
Explorer's Scope
67%inclusion115 decks171 decks
65%synergy
Skullclamp
65%inclusion111 decks171 decks
50%synergy
Ultima Weapon
22%inclusion37 decks171 decks
19%synergy
Samurai's Katana
20%inclusion35 decks171 decks
19%synergy
Genji Glove
15%inclusion26 decks170 decks
10%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
14%inclusion24 decks170 decks
13%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
14%inclusion24 decks171 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion22 decks171 decks
-14%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
11%inclusion19 decks171 decks
10%synergy
Paladin's Arms
9.4%inclusion16 decks170 decks
9%synergy
Bard's Bow
9.4%inclusion16 decks170 decks
9%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
9.4%inclusion16 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Warrior's Sword
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
7.6%inclusion13 decks171 decks
7%synergy
White Mage's Staff
7.0%inclusion12 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
3%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Hexgold Halberd
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
1%synergy
Nettlecyst
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Leyline Axe
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
67%inclusion114 decks171 decks
64%synergy
Furious Rise
51%inclusion87 decks171 decks
50%synergy
Forge Anew
7.0%inclusion12 decks171 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
85%inclusion146 decks171 decks
80%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
78%inclusion133 decks171 decks
73%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
74%inclusion126 decks171 decks
63%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
-18%synergy
The Gold Saucer
7.1%inclusion12 decks170 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion165 decks171 decks
22%synergy
Sol Ring
95%inclusion163 decks171 decks
11%synergy
Summoning Materia
87%inclusion149 decks171 decks
82%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion171 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion169 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion169 decks171 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion168 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Jungle Shrine
95%inclusion162 decks171 decks
40%synergy
Rootbound Crag
94%inclusion161 decks171 decks
56%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
94%inclusion160 decks171 decks
51%synergy
Cinder Glade
91%inclusion156 decks171 decks
42%synergy
Path of Ancestry
91%inclusion155 decks171 decks
56%synergy
Canopy Vista
91%inclusion155 decks171 decks
41%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
90%inclusion154 decks171 decks
52%synergy
Battlefield Forge
90%inclusion154 decks171 decks
67%synergy
Rugged Prairie
89%inclusion153 decks171 decks
79%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
89%inclusion152 decks171 decks
73%synergy
Game Trail
88%inclusion151 decks171 decks
68%synergy
Fortified Village
88%inclusion151 decks171 decks
67%synergy
Exotic Orchard
87%inclusion148 decks171 decks
33%synergy
Mossfire Valley
87%inclusion148 decks171 decks
73%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
85%inclusion146 decks171 decks
69%synergy
Brushland
85%inclusion146 decks171 decks
64%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
85%inclusion145 decks171 decks
77%synergy
Spire of Industry
82%inclusion141 decks171 decks
77%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
82%inclusion140 decks171 decks
73%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
81%inclusion138 decks171 decks
76%synergy
Radiant Grove
78%inclusion133 decks171 decks
72%synergy
Sacred Peaks
77%inclusion132 decks171 decks
72%synergy
Evolving Wilds
74%inclusion127 decks171 decks
44%synergy
Ash Barrens
67%inclusion115 decks171 decks
61%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
16%inclusion27 decks170 decks
15%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
8.8%inclusion15 decks170 decks
8%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
-9%synergy