Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Expensive 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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Jennika's Technique
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Go Ninja Go
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Tempestra, Dame of Games
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Special Move
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Turtle Lair
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
92%inclusion158 decks171 decks
83%synergy
Colossus Hammer
87%inclusion148 decks171 decks
80%synergy
Buster Sword
88%inclusion143 decks163 decks
80%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
82%inclusion134 decks164 decks
74%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
76%inclusion130 decks171 decks
71%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion133 decks171 decks
70%synergy
Sword of the Animist
74%inclusion127 decks171 decks
67%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
71%inclusion121 decks171 decks
66%synergy
Forge Anew
70%inclusion120 decks171 decks
65%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
68%inclusion116 decks171 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
71%inclusion116 decks164 decks
61%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
71%inclusion116 decks164 decks
62%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
70%inclusion114 decks164 decks
60%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
68%inclusion116 decks171 decks
62%synergy
Shadowspear
66%inclusion113 decks171 decks
62%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion112 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Professor Hojo
63%inclusion104 decks164 decks
56%synergy
Nature's Lore
62%inclusion106 decks171 decks
24%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
61%inclusion105 decks171 decks
58%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
61%inclusion104 decks171 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
11%inclusion18 decks171 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
57%inclusion93 decks164 decks
48%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
55%inclusion94 decks171 decks
52%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
54%inclusion93 decks171 decks
50%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
48%inclusion82 decks171 decks
43%synergy
Birds of Paradise
48%inclusion82 decks171 decks
25%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
47%inclusion80 decks171 decks
45%synergy
Esper Sentinel
46%inclusion79 decks171 decks
34%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
44%inclusion75 decks171 decks
22%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
43%inclusion70 decks164 decks
38%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
41%inclusion67 decks164 decks
35%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
40%inclusion69 decks171 decks
37%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
40%inclusion68 decks171 decks
38%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
40%inclusion65 decks164 decks
36%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
39%inclusion66 decks171 decks
35%synergy
Zack Fair
35%inclusion57 decks164 decks
29%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
33%inclusion57 decks171 decks
31%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
32%inclusion53 decks164 decks
25%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
32%inclusion55 decks171 decks
25%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
31%inclusion53 decks171 decks
29%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
30%inclusion50 decks164 decks
25%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
30%inclusion50 decks164 decks
24%synergy
Delighted Halfling
30%inclusion52 decks171 decks
20%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
28%inclusion45 decks160 decks
26%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
28%inclusion48 decks171 decks
23%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
28%inclusion46 decks164 decks
25%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
23%inclusion40 decks171 decks
22%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
23%inclusion37 decks164 decks
19%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
22%inclusion38 decks171 decks
21%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
20%inclusion35 decks171 decks
18%synergy
Helitrooper
18%inclusion30 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Bastion Protector
18%inclusion30 decks171 decks
14%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
18%inclusion30 decks171 decks
14%synergy
Amy Rose
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Freya Crescent
16%inclusion27 decks164 decks
15%synergy
Lion Sash
16%inclusion27 decks171 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion25 decks171 decks
11%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
13%inclusion22 decks171 decks
2%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
12%inclusion21 decks171 decks
12%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
11%inclusion19 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
11%inclusion18 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
11%inclusion18 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Bloom Tender
10%inclusion17 decks171 decks
2%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion17 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion17 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
10%inclusion17 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Lizard Blades
9.4%inclusion16 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
9.1%inclusion15 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Armory Automaton
8.8%inclusion15 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
60%inclusion102 decks171 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion87 decks171 decks
-3%synergy
Clever Concealment
50%inclusion85 decks171 decks
41%synergy
Dispatch
40%inclusion68 decks171 decks
33%synergy
Boros Charm
39%inclusion67 decks171 decks
15%synergy
Inventory Management
37%inclusion63 decks171 decks
33%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
34%inclusion56 decks164 decks
27%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
29%inclusion48 decks164 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion43 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
20%inclusion33 decks164 decks
15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion32 decks171 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion32 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Beast Within
19%inclusion32 decks171 decks
-12%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion30 decks171 decks
-9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion29 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
16%inclusion28 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion26 decks171 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion21 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.6%inclusion13 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.4%inclusion11 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
50%inclusion85 decks171 decks
46%synergy
Farseek
42%inclusion72 decks171 decks
-5%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion65 decks171 decks
-11%synergy
Three Visits
35%inclusion59 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion56 decks171 decks
-5%synergy
Vandalblast
30%inclusion52 decks171 decks
21%synergy
Open the Armory
27%inclusion46 decks171 decks
22%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
26%inclusion44 decks171 decks
21%synergy
Austere Command
25%inclusion43 decks171 decks
11%synergy
Unfinished Business
23%inclusion40 decks171 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion36 decks171 decks
-4%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
18%inclusion29 decks163 decks
16%synergy
Stump Stomp
12%inclusion20 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Harmonize
11%inclusion18 decks171 decks
1%synergy
Decimate
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
1%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.6%inclusion13 decks171 decks
-20%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.6%inclusion13 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.6%inclusion13 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.6%inclusion13 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.0%inclusion12 decks171 decks
1%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Full Throttle
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Single Combat
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
55%inclusion94 decks171 decks
52%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
52%inclusion85 decks164 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion88 decks171 decks
26%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
48%inclusion82 decks171 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
45%inclusion77 decks171 decks
43%synergy
Champion's Helm
44%inclusion75 decks171 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion73 decks171 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
42%inclusion71 decks171 decks
37%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
40%inclusion68 decks171 decks
38%synergy
Genji Glove
39%inclusion62 decks158 decks
34%synergy
Nettlecyst
36%inclusion61 decks171 decks
33%synergy
Embercleave
35%inclusion60 decks171 decks
33%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
31%inclusion51 decks164 decks
25%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
29%inclusion50 decks171 decks
28%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
29%inclusion50 decks171 decks
27%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
29%inclusion50 decks171 decks
28%synergy
Hero's Blade
28%inclusion48 decks171 decks
24%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
27%inclusion46 decks171 decks
21%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
27%inclusion46 decks171 decks
22%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
27%inclusion46 decks171 decks
24%synergy
Darksteel Plate
26%inclusion44 decks171 decks
21%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion43 decks171 decks
23%synergy
Ultima Weapon
25%inclusion41 decks164 decks
22%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
23%inclusion40 decks171 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
23%inclusion39 decks171 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
22%inclusion37 decks171 decks
20%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
21%inclusion36 decks171 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Plate
19%inclusion33 decks171 decks
18%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
19%inclusion32 decks171 decks
16%synergy
Helm of the Host
19%inclusion32 decks171 decks
15%synergy
Basilisk Collar
19%inclusion32 decks171 decks
13%synergy
Sunforger
18%inclusion31 decks171 decks
17%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
18%inclusion29 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion27 decks171 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
16%inclusion27 decks171 decks
13%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
16%inclusion26 decks167 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
15%inclusion25 decks171 decks
13%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
13%inclusion22 decks163 decks
12%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
13%inclusion21 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion21 decks171 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
12%inclusion21 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Robe of Stars
12%inclusion21 decks171 decks
11%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
12%inclusion21 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
12%inclusion20 decks171 decks
11%synergy
Samurai's Katana
11%inclusion18 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
11%inclusion18 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
11%inclusion18 decks171 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion18 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Power Fist
11%inclusion18 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Argentum Armor
11%inclusion18 decks171 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
33%inclusion56 decks171 decks
31%synergy
Annie Joins Up
14%inclusion24 decks171 decks
-5%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
14%inclusion24 decks171 decks
10%synergy
Aggravated Assault
13%inclusion23 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
7.0%inclusion12 decks171 decks
-2%synergy
Strong Back
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.3%inclusion9 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
47%inclusion80 decks171 decks
31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
47%inclusion80 decks171 decks
20%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
29%inclusion49 decks171 decks
23%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
25%inclusion42 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion32 decks171 decks
14%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
18%inclusion31 decks171 decks
2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion28 decks164 decks
15%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
17%inclusion29 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
16%inclusion28 decks171 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion26 decks171 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion23 decks171 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion21 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion17 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
9.4%inclusion16 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.4%inclusion11 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion154 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion151 decks171 decks
14%synergy
The Aetherspark
27%inclusion46 decks171 decks
25%synergy
Summoning Materia
21%inclusion34 decks164 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
18%inclusion30 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
11%inclusion19 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion18 decks171 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion166 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion166 decks171 decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion166 decks171 decks
1%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion162 decks171 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
88%inclusion151 decks171 decks
48%synergy
Temple Garden
87%inclusion148 decks171 decks
44%synergy
Stomping Ground
82%inclusion141 decks171 decks
39%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
74%inclusion126 decks171 decks
33%synergy
Spectator Seating
70%inclusion120 decks171 decks
45%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion118 decks171 decks
16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
69%inclusion118 decks171 decks
39%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
68%inclusion117 decks171 decks
40%synergy
Windswept Heath
68%inclusion116 decks171 decks
36%synergy
Arid Mesa
67%inclusion115 decks171 decks
40%synergy
Spire Garden
61%inclusion105 decks171 decks
35%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
54%inclusion93 decks171 decks
12%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
51%inclusion88 decks171 decks
13%synergy
Rootbound Crag
50%inclusion86 decks171 decks
12%synergy
Battlefield Forge
50%inclusion85 decks171 decks
27%synergy
Brushland
47%inclusion81 decks171 decks
26%synergy
Plateau
43%inclusion73 decks171 decks
32%synergy
Taiga
42%inclusion72 decks171 decks
31%synergy
Spire of Industry
42%inclusion71 decks171 decks
36%synergy
Savannah
41%inclusion70 decks171 decks
30%synergy
Jungle Shrine
36%inclusion61 decks171 decks
-19%synergy
Rugged Prairie
32%inclusion55 decks171 decks
22%synergy
Hushwood Verge
32%inclusion54 decks171 decks
20%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
30%inclusion51 decks171 decks
22%synergy
Sundown Pass
27%inclusion47 decks171 decks
13%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
27%inclusion47 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion47 decks171 decks
-7%synergy
Thornspire Verge
27%inclusion47 decks171 decks
18%synergy
Canopy Vista
27%inclusion47 decks171 decks
-22%synergy
Rockfall Vale
27%inclusion46 decks171 decks
3%synergy
Cinder Glade
26%inclusion45 decks171 decks
-23%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
26%inclusion44 decks171 decks
19%synergy
Karplusan Forest
21%inclusion36 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Lush Portico
20%inclusion34 decks171 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion33 decks171 decks
13%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
19%inclusion32 decks171 decks
16%synergy
Commercial District
18%inclusion30 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Elegant Parlor
17%inclusion29 decks171 decks
10%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
16%inclusion28 decks171 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion27 decks171 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion27 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion25 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion25 decks171 decks
11%synergy
Mossfire Valley
13%inclusion23 decks171 decks
0%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
13%inclusion22 decks171 decks
-3%synergy
Fortified Village
12%inclusion21 decks171 decks
-9%synergy