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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Formidable Speaker
2.3%inclusion2 decks86 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
91%inclusion134 decks148 decks
82%synergy
Buster Sword
89%inclusion125 decks140 decks
81%synergy
Colossus Hammer
86%inclusion128 decks148 decks
80%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
78%inclusion116 decks148 decks
74%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
81%inclusion114 decks141 decks
73%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
80%inclusion118 decks148 decks
72%synergy
Sword of the Animist
77%inclusion114 decks148 decks
70%synergy
Forge Anew
72%inclusion106 decks148 decks
67%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
71%inclusion105 decks148 decks
67%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
68%inclusion101 decks148 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
70%inclusion99 decks141 decks
61%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
69%inclusion97 decks141 decks
59%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
68%inclusion96 decks141 decks
60%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion98 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
65%inclusion96 decks148 decks
61%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
65%inclusion96 decks148 decks
61%synergy
Nature's Lore
63%inclusion93 decks148 decks
25%synergy
Heroic Intervention
61%inclusion91 decks148 decks
22%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
61%inclusion91 decks148 decks
58%synergy
Professor Hojo
61%inclusion86 decks141 decks
53%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
55%inclusion81 decks148 decks
52%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
55%inclusion81 decks148 decks
50%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
53%inclusion75 decks141 decks
44%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
49%inclusion73 decks148 decks
47%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
49%inclusion72 decks148 decks
44%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
47%inclusion69 decks148 decks
25%synergy
Birds of Paradise
45%inclusion67 decks148 decks
22%synergy
Esper Sentinel
45%inclusion66 decks148 decks
32%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
44%inclusion62 decks141 decks
40%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
43%inclusion61 decks141 decks
37%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
43%inclusion63 decks148 decks
39%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
43%inclusion60 decks141 decks
38%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
41%inclusion61 decks148 decks
39%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
38%inclusion56 decks148 decks
36%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
37%inclusion55 decks148 decks
34%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
37%inclusion52 decks141 decks
29%synergy
Zack Fair
35%inclusion49 decks141 decks
29%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
33%inclusion47 decks141 decks
28%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
33%inclusion46 decks141 decks
26%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
32%inclusion48 decks148 decks
25%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
30%inclusion42 decks141 decks
26%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
30%inclusion44 decks148 decks
28%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
28%inclusion42 decks148 decks
23%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
27%inclusion37 decks136 decks
25%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
27%inclusion40 decks148 decks
26%synergy
Delighted Halfling
27%inclusion40 decks148 decks
17%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
23%inclusion33 decks141 decks
19%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
22%inclusion33 decks148 decks
21%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
22%inclusion33 decks148 decks
20%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
18%inclusion27 decks148 decks
15%synergy
Helitrooper
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Lion Sash
18%inclusion26 decks148 decks
14%synergy
Freya Crescent
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Bastion Protector
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Amy Rose
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
13%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Bloom Tender
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Elves
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
-7%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
50%inclusion74 decks148 decks
-5%synergy
Clever Concealment
49%inclusion72 decks148 decks
40%synergy
Boros Charm
40%inclusion59 decks148 decks
15%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion57 decks148 decks
33%synergy
Inventory Management
35%inclusion52 decks148 decks
31%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
35%inclusion49 decks141 decks
27%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
31%inclusion44 decks141 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion40 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Beast Within
21%inclusion31 decks148 decks
-11%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
21%inclusion29 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion28 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion28 decks148 decks
-8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion27 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion26 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
-4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
47%inclusion70 decks148 decks
44%synergy
Farseek
46%inclusion68 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Cultivate
36%inclusion54 decks148 decks
-13%synergy
Three Visits
36%inclusion54 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Rampant Growth
32%inclusion48 decks148 decks
-6%synergy
Vandalblast
30%inclusion44 decks148 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion35 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
Open the Armory
24%inclusion35 decks148 decks
19%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
22%inclusion32 decks148 decks
17%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion31 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Unfinished Business
21%inclusion31 decks148 decks
18%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion24 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Stump Stomp
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Harmonize
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
-19%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Full Throttle
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
3%synergy
Decimate
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
59%inclusion88 decks148 decks
55%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion79 decks148 decks
28%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
53%inclusion79 decks148 decks
50%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
50%inclusion71 decks141 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
48%inclusion71 decks148 decks
46%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
48%inclusion71 decks148 decks
43%synergy
Mithril Coat
44%inclusion65 decks148 decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion65 decks148 decks
17%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
41%inclusion61 decks148 decks
39%synergy
Champion's Helm
41%inclusion61 decks148 decks
35%synergy
Genji Glove
38%inclusion51 decks134 decks
33%synergy
Embercleave
38%inclusion56 decks148 decks
36%synergy
Nettlecyst
36%inclusion54 decks148 decks
34%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
32%inclusion45 decks141 decks
26%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
30%inclusion45 decks148 decks
29%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
30%inclusion44 decks148 decks
28%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
28%inclusion42 decks148 decks
27%synergy
Hero's Blade
28%inclusion42 decks148 decks
25%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
28%inclusion42 decks148 decks
23%synergy
Ultima Weapon
26%inclusion37 decks141 decks
23%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
25%inclusion37 decks148 decks
21%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
25%inclusion37 decks148 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Plate
24%inclusion36 decks148 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
24%inclusion35 decks148 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
24%inclusion35 decks148 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23%inclusion34 decks148 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
22%inclusion33 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
22%inclusion32 decks148 decks
21%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
21%inclusion31 decks148 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Plate
20%inclusion29 decks148 decks
19%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
19%inclusion28 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion25 decks148 decks
15%synergy
Helm of the Host
17%inclusion25 decks148 decks
13%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
17%inclusion25 decks148 decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion22 decks136 decks
13%synergy
Sunforger
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
15%inclusion22 decks148 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion21 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
13%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
11%inclusion17 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Samurai's Katana
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
32%inclusion47 decks148 decks
30%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Aggravated Assault
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Annie Joins Up
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
-6%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
-1%synergy
Strong Back
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
49%inclusion73 decks148 decks
23%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
47%inclusion70 decks148 decks
31%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
31%inclusion46 decks148 decks
26%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
26%inclusion38 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
20%inclusion30 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
17%inclusion25 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion25 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
16%inclusion24 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion22 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion22 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion15 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.8%inclusion13 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.4%inclusion11 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion133 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion132 decks148 decks
15%synergy
The Aetherspark
26%inclusion38 decks148 decks
24%synergy
Summoning Materia
23%inclusion33 decks141 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
16%inclusion24 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Gruul Signet
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
-3%synergy
Selesnya Signet
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion144 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion143 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion143 decks148 decks
0%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion140 decks148 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
89%inclusion131 decks148 decks
49%synergy
Temple Garden
86%inclusion128 decks148 decks
45%synergy
Stomping Ground
85%inclusion126 decks148 decks
42%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
76%inclusion112 decks148 decks
34%synergy
Wooded Foothills
73%inclusion108 decks148 decks
43%synergy
Arid Mesa
72%inclusion106 decks148 decks
44%synergy
Windswept Heath
72%inclusion106 decks148 decks
40%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
71%inclusion105 decks148 decks
42%synergy
Spectator Seating
68%inclusion101 decks148 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
66%inclusion98 decks148 decks
13%synergy
Spire Garden
64%inclusion95 decks148 decks
37%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
54%inclusion80 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Rootbound Crag
49%inclusion73 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
49%inclusion73 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Battlefield Forge
46%inclusion68 decks148 decks
24%synergy
Brushland
45%inclusion67 decks148 decks
25%synergy
Taiga
43%inclusion64 decks148 decks
32%synergy
Plateau
43%inclusion63 decks148 decks
32%synergy
Savannah
42%inclusion62 decks148 decks
31%synergy
Spire of Industry
37%inclusion55 decks148 decks
32%synergy
Jungle Shrine
33%inclusion49 decks148 decks
-22%synergy
Rugged Prairie
31%inclusion46 decks148 decks
21%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
30%inclusion44 decks148 decks
23%synergy
Canopy Vista
29%inclusion43 decks148 decks
-20%synergy
Hushwood Verge
29%inclusion43 decks148 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion41 decks148 decks
-7%synergy
Rockfall Vale
26%inclusion38 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Cinder Glade
26%inclusion38 decks148 decks
-24%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
26%inclusion38 decks148 decks
19%synergy
Thornspire Verge
25%inclusion37 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Sundown Pass
24%inclusion36 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
24%inclusion35 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Lush Portico
20%inclusion29 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Karplusan Forest
18%inclusion27 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion27 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Elegant Parlor
18%inclusion26 decks148 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion24 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Commercial District
16%inclusion24 decks148 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Fortified Village
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
-8%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
9%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
13%inclusion19 decks148 decks
-3%synergy
Game Trail
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
-8%synergy
Mossfire Valley
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
-2%synergy