Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Optimized

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Abundant Countryside
1.5%inclusion2 decks132 decks
1%synergy
Formidable Speaker
0.6%inclusion2 decks328 decks
0%synergy
Morningtide's Light
0.3%inclusion1 decks331 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion566 decks592 decks
87%synergy
Colossus Hammer
85%inclusion504 decks592 decks
79%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
85%inclusion476 decks560 decks
77%synergy
Buster Sword
84%inclusion470 decks559 decks
76%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
77%inclusion456 decks592 decks
73%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
78%inclusion461 decks592 decks
73%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
73%inclusion435 decks592 decks
69%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
74%inclusion437 decks592 decks
68%synergy
Forge Anew
69%inclusion409 decks592 decks
65%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
72%inclusion425 decks592 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
73%inclusion413 decks564 decks
64%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
68%inclusion381 decks560 decks
58%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion398 decks592 decks
9%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
66%inclusion388 decks592 decks
61%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
64%inclusion379 decks592 decks
61%synergy
Sword of the Animist
63%inclusion375 decks592 decks
56%synergy
Heroic Intervention
61%inclusion363 decks592 decks
22%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
61%inclusion341 decks560 decks
52%synergy
Nature's Lore
57%inclusion337 decks592 decks
19%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
57%inclusion335 decks592 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
54%inclusion319 decks592 decks
41%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion294 decks592 decks
33%synergy
Smothering Tithe
37%inclusion221 decks592 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion180 decks592 decks
24%synergy
Worldly Tutor
23%inclusion134 decks592 decks
10%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion116 decks592 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion114 decks592 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion88 decks592 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion71 decks592 decks
9%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
6.6%inclusion39 decks592 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Professor Hojo
48%inclusion267 decks560 decks
40%synergy
Birds of Paradise
47%inclusion277 decks592 decks
24%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
47%inclusion277 decks592 decks
25%synergy
Esper Sentinel
46%inclusion274 decks592 decks
34%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
46%inclusion274 decks592 decks
43%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
46%inclusion255 decks560 decks
37%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
42%inclusion250 decks592 decks
37%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
42%inclusion248 decks592 decks
37%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
42%inclusion247 decks592 decks
39%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
40%inclusion225 decks560 decks
36%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
39%inclusion230 decks592 decks
37%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
37%inclusion206 decks560 decks
32%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
35%inclusion206 decks592 decks
33%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
31%inclusion176 decks560 decks
24%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
31%inclusion183 decks592 decks
24%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
30%inclusion170 decks560 decks
24%synergy
Delighted Halfling
30%inclusion179 decks592 decks
20%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
30%inclusion177 decks592 decks
28%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
30%inclusion176 decks592 decks
26%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
29%inclusion162 decks560 decks
25%synergy
Zack Fair
29%inclusion160 decks560 decks
22%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
28%inclusion157 decks560 decks
22%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
27%inclusion159 decks592 decks
25%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
26%inclusion148 decks560 decks
21%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
24%inclusion142 decks592 decks
19%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
21%inclusion118 decks552 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
21%inclusion123 decks592 decks
19%synergy
Bastion Protector
19%inclusion114 decks592 decks
16%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
19%inclusion110 decks592 decks
15%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
18%inclusion109 decks592 decks
18%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion108 decks592 decks
13%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
17%inclusion101 decks592 decks
16%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion98 decks592 decks
13%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
16%inclusion97 decks592 decks
14%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
13%inclusion74 decks560 decks
9%synergy
Helitrooper
13%inclusion74 decks560 decks
9%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
12%inclusion72 decks592 decks
9%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
12%inclusion69 decks592 decks
9%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
11%inclusion65 decks592 decks
10%synergy
Amy Rose
11%inclusion52 decks491 decks
9%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
10%inclusion58 decks592 decks
8%synergy
Bronze Guardian
10%inclusion57 decks592 decks
7%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
10%inclusion57 decks592 decks
-2%synergy
Lion Sash
9.5%inclusion56 decks592 decks
6%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
9.5%inclusion56 decks592 decks
9%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.9%inclusion50 decks560 decks
7%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
7.9%inclusion44 decks560 decks
5%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
7.7%inclusion43 decks560 decks
5%synergy
Mother of Runes
7.6%inclusion45 decks592 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.4%inclusion44 decks592 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
51%inclusion299 decks592 decks
-4%synergy
Clever Concealment
47%inclusion279 decks592 decks
39%synergy
Deflecting Swat
40%inclusion238 decks592 decks
28%synergy
Dispatch
38%inclusion226 decks592 decks
32%synergy
Inventory Management
36%inclusion212 decks592 decks
31%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
34%inclusion192 decks560 decks
27%synergy
Boros Charm
32%inclusion192 decks592 decks
8%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
28%inclusion157 decks560 decks
22%synergy
Akroma's Will
26%inclusion151 decks592 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion148 decks592 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion132 decks592 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion89 decks592 decks
-12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion80 decks592 decks
4%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
13%inclusion75 decks560 decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion74 decks592 decks
-19%synergy
Eladamri's Call
11%inclusion65 decks592 decks
2%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion61 decks592 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
9.5%inclusion56 decks592 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.8%inclusion46 decks592 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.4%inclusion44 decks592 decks
-1%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.7%inclusion31 decks546 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.4%inclusion32 decks592 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
50%inclusion294 decks592 decks
45%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion244 decks592 decks
-8%synergy
Farseek
36%inclusion215 decks592 decks
-12%synergy
Vandalblast
32%inclusion189 decks592 decks
23%synergy
Rampant Growth
29%inclusion173 decks592 decks
-9%synergy
Three Visits
28%inclusion163 decks592 decks
0%synergy
Unfinished Business
22%inclusion129 decks592 decks
19%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion129 decks592 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
19%inclusion112 decks592 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion103 decks592 decks
-8%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
13%inclusion73 decks559 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion72 decks592 decks
3%synergy
Full Throttle
11%inclusion64 decks592 decks
8%synergy
Decimate
10%inclusion58 decks592 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
9.5%inclusion56 decks592 decks
2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.8%inclusion52 decks592 decks
-19%synergy
Harmonize
6.6%inclusion39 decks592 decks
-2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.4%inclusion38 decks592 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.1%inclusion17 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
6.1%inclusion36 decks592 decks
3%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
5.4%inclusion30 decks560 decks
3%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
5.2%inclusion31 decks592 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
54%inclusion320 decks592 decks
50%synergy
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion318 decks592 decks
28%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
47%inclusion277 decks592 decks
44%synergy
Helm of the Host
45%inclusion265 decks592 decks
41%synergy
Genji Glove
44%inclusion238 decks540 decks
39%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
42%inclusion235 decks560 decks
34%synergy
Champion's Helm
40%inclusion237 decks592 decks
34%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
40%inclusion234 decks592 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
39%inclusion230 decks592 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion221 decks592 decks
10%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
34%inclusion200 decks592 decks
32%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion195 decks592 decks
29%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
33%inclusion195 decks592 decks
30%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
32%inclusion188 decks592 decks
27%synergy
Embercleave
30%inclusion175 decks592 decks
27%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
30%inclusion163 decks552 decks
27%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
28%inclusion157 decks560 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Plate
27%inclusion161 decks592 decks
23%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
26%inclusion156 decks592 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
26%inclusion152 decks592 decks
24%synergy
Sunforger
26%inclusion152 decks592 decks
24%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion147 decks592 decks
23%synergy
Hero's Blade
24%inclusion144 decks592 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Plate
24%inclusion142 decks592 decks
23%synergy
Nettlecyst
23%inclusion135 decks592 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
20%inclusion120 decks592 decks
19%synergy
Ultima Weapon
20%inclusion112 decks560 decks
17%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
19%inclusion111 decks592 decks
17%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
19%inclusion110 decks592 decks
17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion101 decks592 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
17%inclusion100 decks592 decks
15%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion100 decks592 decks
11%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
17%inclusion98 decks592 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion86 decks592 decks
14%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
14%inclusion84 decks592 decks
11%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion80 decks592 decks
12%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
13%inclusion78 decks592 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion74 decks592 decks
11%synergy
Mask of Memory
12%inclusion71 decks592 decks
10%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
12%inclusion71 decks592 decks
10%synergy
Power Fist
12%inclusion69 decks592 decks
9%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion67 decks592 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion62 decks592 decks
9%synergy
Argentum Armor
10%inclusion61 decks592 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion60 decks592 decks
-5%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
10%inclusion59 decks592 decks
7%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
10%inclusion57 decks592 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion55 decks576 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
9.0%inclusion53 decks592 decks
8%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
8.4%inclusion50 decks592 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
50%inclusion298 decks592 decks
45%synergy
Fighter Class
36%inclusion215 decks592 decks
34%synergy
Annie Joins Up
16%inclusion93 decks592 decks
-3%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
12%inclusion70 decks592 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion68 decks592 decks
3%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion48 decks493 decks
9%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
7.9%inclusion44 decks560 decks
6%synergy
Strong Back
7.6%inclusion45 decks592 decks
3%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
6.9%inclusion41 decks592 decks
-23%synergy
Bear Umbra
6.4%inclusion38 decks592 decks
2%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.9%inclusion34 decks576 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.2%inclusion31 decks592 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion232 decks592 decks
12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
32%inclusion191 decks592 decks
16%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
29%inclusion172 decks592 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion167 decks592 decks
24%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
21%inclusion125 decks592 decks
11%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
20%inclusion120 decks592 decks
16%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
18%inclusion107 decks592 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion105 decks592 decks
-1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion99 decks592 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion98 decks592 decks
-2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
16%inclusion90 decks560 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion85 decks592 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion63 decks592 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.0%inclusion53 decks592 decks
5%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.8%inclusion46 decks592 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.9%inclusion35 decks592 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.6%inclusion33 decks592 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion581 decks592 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion524 decks592 decks
14%synergy
Summoning Materia
22%inclusion122 decks560 decks
16%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion109 decks592 decks
17%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion106 decks592 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
14%inclusion83 decks592 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion64 decks592 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion63 decks592 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion62 decks592 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.6%inclusion45 decks592 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
7.4%inclusion44 decks592 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.1%inclusion36 decks592 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.1%inclusion36 decks592 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion575 decks592 decks
6%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion573 decks592 decks
1%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion564 decks592 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion561 decks592 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Foundry
70%inclusion414 decks592 decks
30%synergy
Stomping Ground
69%inclusion406 decks592 decks
25%synergy
Temple Garden
64%inclusion379 decks592 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion374 decks592 decks
10%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
59%inclusion347 decks592 decks
17%synergy
Windswept Heath
58%inclusion342 decks592 decks
27%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
56%inclusion334 decks592 decks
19%synergy
Wooded Foothills
55%inclusion323 decks592 decks
25%synergy
Arid Mesa
54%inclusion318 decks592 decks
26%synergy
Rootbound Crag
52%inclusion307 decks592 decks
14%synergy
Battlefield Forge
52%inclusion306 decks592 decks
29%synergy
Brushland
50%inclusion295 decks592 decks
29%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
48%inclusion283 decks592 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
47%inclusion281 decks592 decks
43%synergy
Canopy Vista
45%inclusion269 decks592 decks
-4%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
43%inclusion255 decks592 decks
14%synergy
Spectator Seating
43%inclusion254 decks592 decks
17%synergy
Cinder Glade
41%inclusion245 decks592 decks
-8%synergy
Jungle Shrine
41%inclusion244 decks592 decks
-14%synergy
Spire Garden
41%inclusion244 decks592 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion219 decks592 decks
2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
37%inclusion217 decks592 decks
27%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
34%inclusion200 decks592 decks
27%synergy
Game Trail
27%inclusion157 decks592 decks
6%synergy
Fortified Village
26%inclusion156 decks592 decks
5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
25%inclusion150 decks592 decks
10%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
23%inclusion136 decks592 decks
7%synergy
Savannah
21%inclusion124 decks592 decks
10%synergy
Taiga
20%inclusion121 decks592 decks
10%synergy
Plateau
20%inclusion121 decks592 decks
10%synergy
Mossfire Valley
20%inclusion119 decks592 decks
6%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
20%inclusion118 decks592 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion117 decks592 decks
-11%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion113 decks592 decks
12%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
18%inclusion107 decks592 decks
12%synergy
Hushwood Verge
18%inclusion104 decks592 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion102 decks592 decks
11%synergy
Thornspire Verge
16%inclusion95 decks592 decks
7%synergy
Karplusan Forest
16%inclusion95 decks592 decks
-1%synergy
Starting Town
16%inclusion89 decks560 decks
14%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
15%inclusion89 decks592 decks
-7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
15%inclusion88 decks592 decks
13%synergy
Lush Portico
15%inclusion86 decks592 decks
5%synergy
Rockfall Vale
15%inclusion86 decks592 decks
-10%synergy
Sundown Pass
14%inclusion85 decks592 decks
0%synergy
Radiant Grove
14%inclusion81 decks592 decks
8%synergy