Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Optimized Artifacts

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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
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion44 decks46 decks
87%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
86%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
85%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
81%synergy
Buster Sword
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
80%synergy
Colossus Hammer
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
78%synergy
Forge Anew
80%inclusion37 decks46 decks
76%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
72%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
70%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
65%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
65%synergy
Esper Sentinel
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
53%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
62%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
62%synergy
Heroic Intervention
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Shadowspear
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
57%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Helm of the Host
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
59%synergy
Teferi's Protection
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Worldly Tutor
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
54%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
48%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Professor Hojo
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Delighted Halfling
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Grand Abolisher
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Zack Fair
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Helitrooper
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Bastion Protector
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Amy Rose
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Freya Crescent
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Inventory Management
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Charm
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Clever Concealment
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Dispatch
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Akroma's Will
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Eladamri's Call
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Ephemerate
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
50%synergy
Nature's Lore
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Cultivate
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Farseek
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-17%synergy
Three Visits
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Rampant Growth
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-19%synergy
Unfinished Business
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Kodama's Reach
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Stump Stomp
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Animist
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
51%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
53%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
48%synergy
Mithril Coat
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Genji Glove
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Champion's Helm
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Nettlecyst
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Embercleave
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Sunforger
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Plate
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Ultima Weapon
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Plate
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Power Fist
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Hero's Blade
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Batterskull
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Memory
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
47%synergy
Fighter Class
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Super State
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Annie Joins Up
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Strong Back
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-23%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Buried Ruin
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Axgard Armory
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion45 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Summoning Materia
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion45 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion45 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion45 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion45 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
83%inclusion38 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Stomping Ground
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Temple Garden
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Windswept Heath
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Wooded Foothills
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Rootbound Crag
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Arid Mesa
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Spire Garden
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Battlefield Forge
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Brushland
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Spectator Seating
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Spire of Industry
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Canopy Vista
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Cinder Glade
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Jungle Shrine
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-25%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Rugged Prairie
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Taiga
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Savannah
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Plateau
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Starting Town
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Rockfall Vale
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Karplusan Forest
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Fortified Village
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-17%synergy
Hushwood Verge
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Game Trail
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Mossfire Valley
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Thornspire Verge
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy