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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Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
2.3%inclusion5 decks221 decks
2%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
1.4%inclusion3 decks221 decks
1%synergy
Saved by the Shell
1.3%inclusion2 decks155 decks
1%synergy
Dimension X
0.6%inclusion1 decks155 decks
0%synergy
Quintessential Katana
0.6%inclusion1 decks155 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion644 decks672 decks
87%synergy
Colossus Hammer
86%inclusion580 decks672 decks
80%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
85%inclusion543 decks640 decks
77%synergy
Buster Sword
84%inclusion537 decks639 decks
76%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
78%inclusion525 decks672 decks
73%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
76%inclusion513 decks672 decks
73%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
76%inclusion509 decks672 decks
70%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
73%inclusion493 decks672 decks
69%synergy
Forge Anew
70%inclusion470 decks672 decks
65%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
74%inclusion474 decks644 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
71%inclusion479 decks672 decks
63%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
69%inclusion440 decks640 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion446 decks672 decks
9%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
65%inclusion437 decks672 decks
61%synergy
Sword of the Animist
64%inclusion430 decks672 decks
56%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
64%inclusion428 decks672 decks
60%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
62%inclusion395 decks640 decks
53%synergy
Heroic Intervention
62%inclusion414 decks672 decks
22%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
57%inclusion382 decks672 decks
53%synergy
Nature's Lore
55%inclusion370 decks672 decks
17%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
56%inclusion375 decks672 decks
43%synergy
Teferi's Protection
51%inclusion346 decks672 decks
35%synergy
Smothering Tithe
39%inclusion259 decks672 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion209 decks672 decks
25%synergy
Worldly Tutor
24%inclusion163 decks672 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion135 decks672 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion125 decks672 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion104 decks672 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion85 decks672 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion83 decks672 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
47%inclusion316 decks672 decks
25%synergy
Esper Sentinel
47%inclusion316 decks672 decks
34%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
47%inclusion299 decks640 decks
38%synergy
Professor Hojo
47%inclusion299 decks640 decks
39%synergy
Birds of Paradise
47%inclusion313 decks672 decks
23%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
46%inclusion306 decks672 decks
42%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
44%inclusion293 decks672 decks
38%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
43%inclusion290 decks672 decks
39%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
42%inclusion280 decks672 decks
38%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
38%inclusion244 decks640 decks
33%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
38%inclusion252 decks672 decks
36%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
37%inclusion239 decks640 decks
34%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
36%inclusion239 decks672 decks
34%synergy
Delighted Halfling
31%inclusion206 decks672 decks
21%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
30%inclusion203 decks672 decks
28%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
30%inclusion193 decks640 decks
23%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
30%inclusion201 decks672 decks
22%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
30%inclusion190 decks640 decks
23%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
29%inclusion193 decks672 decks
25%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
28%inclusion182 decks640 decks
23%synergy
Zack Fair
28%inclusion179 decks640 decks
22%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
27%inclusion175 decks640 decks
24%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
26%inclusion178 decks672 decks
24%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
25%inclusion168 decks672 decks
20%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
25%inclusion159 decks640 decks
20%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion134 decks672 decks
16%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
19%inclusion131 decks672 decks
18%synergy
Grand Abolisher
19%inclusion131 decks672 decks
15%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
19%inclusion121 decks632 decks
17%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
19%inclusion127 decks672 decks
18%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
19%inclusion126 decks672 decks
15%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion115 decks672 decks
14%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
16%inclusion110 decks672 decks
14%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
16%inclusion108 decks672 decks
15%synergy
Helitrooper
14%inclusion88 decks640 decks
9%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
13%inclusion86 decks672 decks
10%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
13%inclusion81 decks640 decks
9%synergy
Amy Rose
11%inclusion63 decks571 decks
10%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
11%inclusion73 decks672 decks
8%synergy
Bronze Guardian
10%inclusion67 decks672 decks
8%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
10%inclusion66 decks672 decks
8%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
10%inclusion65 decks672 decks
-2%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion65 decks672 decks
9%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
9.4%inclusion63 decks672 decks
9%synergy
Bloom Tender
8.6%inclusion58 decks672 decks
1%synergy
Lion Sash
8.6%inclusion58 decks672 decks
6%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.4%inclusion54 decks640 decks
7%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
8.2%inclusion21 decks257 decks
4%synergy
Mother of Runes
7.7%inclusion52 decks672 decks
5%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
7.7%inclusion49 decks640 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
52%inclusion352 decks672 decks
-2%synergy
Clever Concealment
48%inclusion323 decks672 decks
39%synergy
Deflecting Swat
41%inclusion273 decks672 decks
28%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion260 decks672 decks
32%synergy
Inventory Management
34%inclusion229 decks672 decks
30%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
34%inclusion216 decks640 decks
27%synergy
Boros Charm
31%inclusion211 decks672 decks
7%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
27%inclusion171 decks640 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion177 decks672 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion165 decks672 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion152 decks672 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion100 decks672 decks
-11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion94 decks672 decks
5%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
13%inclusion84 decks640 decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
12%inclusion83 decks672 decks
-19%synergy
Eladamri's Call
12%inclusion79 decks672 decks
3%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion72 decks672 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.9%inclusion60 decks672 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.9%inclusion53 decks672 decks
0%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.7%inclusion52 decks672 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.9%inclusion37 decks626 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.5%inclusion27 decks487 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
51%inclusion346 decks672 decks
47%synergy
Cultivate
42%inclusion279 decks672 decks
-8%synergy
Farseek
35%inclusion237 decks672 decks
-12%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion209 decks672 decks
22%synergy
Rampant Growth
29%inclusion192 decks672 decks
-10%synergy
Three Visits
26%inclusion175 decks672 decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion148 decks672 decks
8%synergy
Unfinished Business
21%inclusion142 decks672 decks
18%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
19%inclusion129 decks672 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion119 decks672 decks
-7%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
13%inclusion81 decks639 decks
11%synergy
Full Throttle
10%inclusion70 decks672 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion70 decks672 decks
3%synergy
Decimate
10%inclusion66 decks672 decks
2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.9%inclusion60 decks672 decks
-19%synergy
Harmonize
6.8%inclusion46 decks672 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
6.4%inclusion43 decks672 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.3%inclusion42 decks672 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.9%inclusion22 decks374 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion370 decks672 decks
30%synergy
Shadowspear
55%inclusion367 decks672 decks
51%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
47%inclusion313 decks672 decks
43%synergy
Helm of the Host
44%inclusion294 decks672 decks
40%synergy
Genji Glove
43%inclusion267 decks620 decks
38%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
42%inclusion266 decks640 decks
34%synergy
Champion's Helm
41%inclusion278 decks672 decks
35%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
40%inclusion268 decks672 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
40%inclusion266 decks672 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion262 decks672 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
33%inclusion224 decks672 decks
31%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
33%inclusion219 decks672 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion217 decks672 decks
28%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
32%inclusion214 decks672 decks
30%synergy
Embercleave
29%inclusion198 decks672 decks
27%synergy
Darksteel Plate
29%inclusion195 decks672 decks
24%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
28%inclusion190 decks672 decks
22%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
28%inclusion177 decks632 decks
25%synergy
Sunforger
27%inclusion181 decks672 decks
25%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
26%inclusion165 decks640 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Plate
24%inclusion163 decks672 decks
23%synergy
Hero's Blade
24%inclusion162 decks672 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion159 decks672 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion152 decks672 decks
21%synergy
Nettlecyst
22%inclusion147 decks672 decks
19%synergy
Ultima Weapon
21%inclusion133 decks640 decks
18%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
20%inclusion134 decks672 decks
19%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
19%inclusion128 decks672 decks
17%synergy
Basilisk Collar
18%inclusion119 decks672 decks
12%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
18%inclusion119 decks672 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
16%inclusion109 decks672 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion109 decks672 decks
15%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
16%inclusion106 decks672 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion96 decks672 decks
13%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion90 decks672 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion88 decks672 decks
12%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
13%inclusion87 decks672 decks
9%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
13%inclusion85 decks672 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Memory
13%inclusion84 decks672 decks
10%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
12%inclusion82 decks672 decks
11%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
12%inclusion79 decks672 decks
9%synergy
Power Fist
12%inclusion79 decks672 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion72 decks672 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion69 decks656 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion69 decks672 decks
-5%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
10%inclusion67 decks672 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion65 decks672 decks
9%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
9.2%inclusion62 decks672 decks
9%synergy
Argentum Armor
8.8%inclusion59 decks672 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.2%inclusion55 decks672 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
50%inclusion336 decks672 decks
45%synergy
Fighter Class
36%inclusion242 decks672 decks
34%synergy
Annie Joins Up
15%inclusion100 decks672 decks
-4%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion84 decks672 decks
4%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
11%inclusion77 decks672 decks
7%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion55 decks573 decks
8%synergy
Strong Back
7.9%inclusion53 decks672 decks
4%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
7.2%inclusion46 decks640 decks
5%synergy
Bear Umbra
6.1%inclusion41 decks672 decks
2%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
6.0%inclusion40 decks672 decks
-23%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.6%inclusion37 decks656 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.5%inclusion37 decks672 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion266 decks672 decks
13%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
31%inclusion210 decks672 decks
15%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
30%inclusion200 decks672 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion193 decks672 decks
24%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
21%inclusion138 decks672 decks
10%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
20%inclusion134 decks672 decks
15%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
18%inclusion118 decks672 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion116 decks672 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion114 decks672 decks
-2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion108 decks640 decks
14%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion113 decks672 decks
15%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion94 decks672 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion73 decks672 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.3%inclusion56 decks672 decks
5%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.1%inclusion48 decks672 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.0%inclusion40 decks672 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.2%inclusion35 decks672 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion658 decks672 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion596 decks672 decks
14%synergy
Summoning Materia
21%inclusion135 decks640 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion131 decks672 decks
18%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion119 decks672 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
14%inclusion93 decks672 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion78 decks672 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion77 decks672 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion74 decks672 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
8.3%inclusion56 decks672 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.6%inclusion51 decks672 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.4%inclusion43 decks672 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.5%inclusion37 decks672 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion654 decks672 decks
7%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion652 decks672 decks
1%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion640 decks672 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion639 decks672 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Foundry
69%inclusion465 decks672 decks
29%synergy
Stomping Ground
68%inclusion457 decks672 decks
25%synergy
Temple Garden
63%inclusion426 decks672 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion423 decks672 decks
10%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
58%inclusion391 decks672 decks
16%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
56%inclusion376 decks672 decks
18%synergy
Windswept Heath
56%inclusion373 decks672 decks
24%synergy
Battlefield Forge
53%inclusion355 decks672 decks
30%synergy
Wooded Foothills
53%inclusion354 decks672 decks
23%synergy
Rootbound Crag
52%inclusion352 decks672 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
52%inclusion351 decks672 decks
25%synergy
Brushland
50%inclusion336 decks672 decks
29%synergy
Spire of Industry
49%inclusion328 decks672 decks
44%synergy
Canopy Vista
47%inclusion315 decks672 decks
-2%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
47%inclusion315 decks672 decks
6%synergy
Cinder Glade
43%inclusion286 decks672 decks
-7%synergy
Jungle Shrine
42%inclusion284 decks672 decks
-13%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
42%inclusion284 decks672 decks
14%synergy
Spectator Seating
42%inclusion282 decks672 decks
17%synergy
Spire Garden
41%inclusion276 decks672 decks
14%synergy
Rugged Prairie
38%inclusion255 decks672 decks
27%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion249 decks672 decks
2%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
36%inclusion239 decks672 decks
28%synergy
Fortified Village
27%inclusion184 decks672 decks
6%synergy
Game Trail
27%inclusion182 decks672 decks
7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
26%inclusion177 decks672 decks
11%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
23%inclusion152 decks672 decks
7%synergy
Mossfire Valley
20%inclusion136 decks672 decks
6%synergy
Savannah
20%inclusion136 decks672 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion136 decks672 decks
13%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
20%inclusion133 decks672 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion133 decks672 decks
-11%synergy
Taiga
19%inclusion131 decks672 decks
9%synergy
Plateau
19%inclusion130 decks672 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion123 decks672 decks
12%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion111 decks640 decks
15%synergy
Hushwood Verge
17%inclusion113 decks672 decks
6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
17%inclusion111 decks672 decks
10%synergy
Thornspire Verge
16%inclusion108 decks672 decks
7%synergy
Karplusan Forest
15%inclusion104 decks672 decks
-2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
15%inclusion101 decks672 decks
13%synergy
Sundown Pass
14%inclusion95 decks672 decks
0%synergy
Radiant Grove
14%inclusion95 decks672 decks
8%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
14%inclusion95 decks672 decks
-8%synergy
Lush Portico
14%inclusion93 decks672 decks
5%synergy
Rockfall Vale
14%inclusion92 decks672 decks
-10%synergy