Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget Equipment

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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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Hard-Won Jitte
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Novel Nunchaku
3.0%inclusion2 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Quintessential Katana
3.0%inclusion2 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Dimension X
1.5%inclusion1 decks66 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion189 decks203 decks
86%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
94%inclusion191 decks203 decks
85%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
92%inclusion184 decks200 decks
82%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
89%inclusion178 decks200 decks
82%synergy
Champion's Helm
87%inclusion177 decks203 decks
81%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
89%inclusion177 decks200 decks
80%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
90%inclusion179 decks200 decks
80%synergy
Hero's Blade
84%inclusion170 decks203 decks
80%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
86%inclusion174 decks203 decks
80%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
84%inclusion167 decks200 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
86%inclusion174 decks203 decks
37%synergy
Sword of the Animist
85%inclusion172 decks203 decks
77%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
85%inclusion169 decks200 decks
76%synergy
Professor Hojo
84%inclusion168 decks200 decks
76%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
84%inclusion167 decks200 decks
76%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
83%inclusion169 decks203 decks
77%synergy
Dispatch
83%inclusion168 decks203 decks
76%synergy
Rampant Growth
82%inclusion166 decks203 decks
44%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
81%inclusion161 decks200 decks
73%synergy
Darksteel Plate
79%inclusion160 decks203 decks
74%synergy
Creatures
Zack Fair
78%inclusion156 decks200 decks
72%synergy
Bastion Protector
78%inclusion158 decks203 decks
74%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
76%inclusion151 decks200 decks
69%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
74%inclusion147 decks200 decks
68%synergy
Helitrooper
72%inclusion144 decks200 decks
68%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
66%inclusion134 decks203 decks
58%synergy
Bronze Guardian
58%inclusion118 decks203 decks
56%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
57%inclusion115 decks200 decks
54%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
55%inclusion109 decks200 decks
51%synergy
Armory Automaton
54%inclusion110 decks203 decks
52%synergy
Barret Wallace
44%inclusion87 decks200 decks
41%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
40%inclusion79 decks200 decks
37%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
38%inclusion76 decks200 decks
37%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
35%inclusion72 decks203 decks
32%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
35%inclusion70 decks200 decks
31%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
33%inclusion68 decks203 decks
32%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
33%inclusion66 decks203 decks
27%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
30%inclusion59 decks200 decks
26%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
29%inclusion58 decks203 decks
21%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
28%inclusion55 decks200 decks
26%synergy
Freya Crescent
26%inclusion51 decks200 decks
24%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
23%inclusion45 decks200 decks
20%synergy
Weapons Vendor
22%inclusion44 decks200 decks
21%synergy
Summon: Kujata
21%inclusion41 decks200 decks
19%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
20%inclusion40 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
19%inclusion39 decks203 decks
17%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
19%inclusion37 decks200 decks
17%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
17%inclusion34 decks200 decks
16%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
16%inclusion33 decks203 decks
13%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
12%inclusion25 decks203 decks
-9%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
12%inclusion25 decks203 decks
10%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
11%inclusion21 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
10%inclusion20 decks203 decks
9%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
8.9%inclusion18 decks203 decks
7%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
7.9%inclusion16 decks203 decks
5%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
6.9%inclusion14 decks203 decks
4%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
6.9%inclusion14 decks203 decks
6%synergy
Lizard Blades
6.4%inclusion13 decks203 decks
5%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
5.9%inclusion12 decks203 decks
5%synergy
Item Shopkeep
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Cloud's Limit Break
79%inclusion157 decks200 decks
73%synergy
Clever Concealment
74%inclusion151 decks203 decks
66%synergy
Chaos Warp
73%inclusion148 decks203 decks
53%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
70%inclusion140 decks200 decks
65%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
21%inclusion42 decks200 decks
19%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
20%inclusion40 decks203 decks
-38%synergy
Path to Exile
15%inclusion31 decks203 decks
-39%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion30 decks203 decks
5%synergy
Slash of Light
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Inventory Management
9.4%inclusion19 decks203 decks
5%synergy
Boros Charm
6.9%inclusion14 decks203 decks
-18%synergy
Generous Gift
5.9%inclusion12 decks203 decks
-20%synergy
Heroic Intervention
5.4%inclusion11 decks203 decks
-34%synergy
Haste Magic
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
77%inclusion156 decks203 decks
62%synergy
Nature's Lore
76%inclusion155 decks203 decks
38%synergy
Vandalblast
76%inclusion154 decks203 decks
67%synergy
Unfinished Business
76%inclusion154 decks203 decks
72%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
64%inclusion130 decks203 decks
59%synergy
Harmonize
61%inclusion123 decks203 decks
52%synergy
Decimate
53%inclusion108 decks203 decks
46%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
53%inclusion105 decks200 decks
50%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
45%inclusion92 decks203 decks
43%synergy
Open the Armory
14%inclusion28 decks203 decks
9%synergy
Farseek
12%inclusion24 decks203 decks
-36%synergy
Reach the Horizon
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.9%inclusion18 decks203 decks
-16%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
8.0%inclusion16 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
6.9%inclusion14 decks203 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conformer Shuriken
77%inclusion154 decks200 decks
71%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
75%inclusion153 decks203 decks
71%synergy
Lightning Greaves
75%inclusion152 decks203 decks
49%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
72%inclusion146 decks203 decks
69%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
65%inclusion132 decks203 decks
61%synergy
Mask of Memory
57%inclusion116 decks203 decks
55%synergy
Explorer's Scope
47%inclusion95 decks203 decks
44%synergy
Skullclamp
40%inclusion81 decks203 decks
25%synergy
Ultima Weapon
28%inclusion56 decks200 decks
25%synergy
Genji Glove
28%inclusion56 decks200 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion47 decks203 decks
-4%synergy
Samurai's Katana
20%inclusion40 decks200 decks
19%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
20%inclusion39 decks200 decks
18%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
18%inclusion36 decks200 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
14%inclusion29 decks203 decks
10%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
14%inclusion27 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Nettlecyst
12%inclusion25 decks203 decks
10%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
12%inclusion24 decks203 decks
10%synergy
Buster Sword
12%inclusion23 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
11%inclusion23 decks203 decks
10%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
11%inclusion22 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Bard's Bow
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
9.4%inclusion19 decks203 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
9.0%inclusion18 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Paladin's Arms
9.0%inclusion18 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Warrior's Sword
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
8.4%inclusion17 decks203 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.9%inclusion16 decks203 decks
2%synergy
White Mage's Staff
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
6.9%inclusion14 decks203 decks
6%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
6.4%inclusion13 decks203 decks
5%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
5.9%inclusion12 decks203 decks
3%synergy
Leyline Axe
5.9%inclusion12 decks203 decks
4%synergy
Argentum Armor
5.9%inclusion12 decks203 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.4%inclusion11 decks203 decks
2%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
5.4%inclusion11 decks203 decks
2%synergy
Fireshrieker
5.4%inclusion11 decks203 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
43%inclusion86 decks200 decks
41%synergy
Furious Rise
24%inclusion48 decks203 decks
23%synergy
Forge Anew
16%inclusion33 decks203 decks
12%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.9%inclusion14 decks203 decks
6%synergy
Annie Joins Up
6.4%inclusion13 decks203 decks
-13%synergy
All That Glitters
5.9%inclusion12 decks203 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
77%inclusion157 decks203 decks
72%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
69%inclusion140 decks203 decks
64%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
64%inclusion130 decks203 decks
54%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion38 decks203 decks
-8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
5%synergy
The Gold Saucer
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.4%inclusion11 decks203 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion195 decks203 decks
22%synergy
Sol Ring
95%inclusion193 decks203 decks
11%synergy
Summoning Materia
79%inclusion157 decks200 decks
73%synergy
Blitzball
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion203 decks203 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion203 decks203 decks
4%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion202 decks203 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion197 decks203 decks
6%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
92%inclusion187 decks203 decks
50%synergy
Jungle Shrine
92%inclusion186 decks203 decks
37%synergy
Canopy Vista
89%inclusion181 decks203 decks
40%synergy
Rootbound Crag
89%inclusion180 decks203 decks
51%synergy
Path of Ancestry
89%inclusion180 decks203 decks
54%synergy
Cinder Glade
89%inclusion180 decks203 decks
40%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
87%inclusion177 decks203 decks
49%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
87%inclusion176 decks203 decks
71%synergy
Game Trail
86%inclusion175 decks203 decks
66%synergy
Exotic Orchard
86%inclusion175 decks203 decks
33%synergy
Fortified Village
85%inclusion172 decks203 decks
64%synergy
Rugged Prairie
84%inclusion170 decks203 decks
73%synergy
Battlefield Forge
81%inclusion164 decks203 decks
58%synergy
Brushland
80%inclusion163 decks203 decks
59%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
79%inclusion160 decks203 decks
71%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
78%inclusion159 decks203 decks
62%synergy
Spire of Industry
78%inclusion159 decks203 decks
73%synergy
Mossfire Valley
75%inclusion153 decks203 decks
62%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
74%inclusion151 decks203 decks
66%synergy
Evolving Wilds
72%inclusion146 decks203 decks
41%synergy
Sacred Peaks
70%inclusion143 decks203 decks
65%synergy
Radiant Grove
69%inclusion140 decks203 decks
63%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
68%inclusion138 decks203 decks
63%synergy
Ash Barrens
56%inclusion113 decks203 decks
50%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
15%inclusion30 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Plenty
8.4%inclusion17 decks203 decks
-4%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
8.0%inclusion16 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
5.9%inclusion12 decks203 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Triumph
5.4%inclusion11 decks203 decks
-7%synergy
Karplusan Forest
5.4%inclusion11 decks203 decks
-12%synergy