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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Morningtide's Light
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion42 decks44 decks
87%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
81%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
79%synergy
Colossus Hammer
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
78%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
75%synergy
Forge Anew
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
75%synergy
Buster Sword
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
74%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
71%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
69%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Conqueror's Flail
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
63%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
10%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
59%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
53%synergy
Esper Sentinel
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
58%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
56%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
50%synergy
Aggravated Assault
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
52%synergy
Heroic Intervention
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
53%synergy
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Smothering Tithe
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Worldly Tutor
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
52%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
50%synergy
Birds of Paradise
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Professor Hojo
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Delighted Halfling
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Grand Abolisher
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Zack Fair
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Bastion Protector
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Amy Rose
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Helitrooper
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Armory Automaton
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Bloom Tender
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Giver of Runes
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Inventory Management
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Boros Charm
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Clever Concealment
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Deflecting Swat
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Dispatch
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Akroma's Will
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Eladamri's Call
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Bolt Bend
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Ephemerate
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-20%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Open the Armory
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Cultivate
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Vandalblast
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Three Visits
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Farseek
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-21%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Unfinished Business
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Kodama's Reach
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Decimate
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Host
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
53%synergy
Sword of the Animist
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Shadowspear
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Mithril Coat
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
37%synergy
Genji Glove
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
35%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Embercleave
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Champion's Helm
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Nettlecyst
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Sunforger
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Plate
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Basilisk Collar
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Ultima Weapon
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Blade
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Samurai's Katana
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Robe of Stars
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Power Fist
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Batterskull
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Memory
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Super State
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Annie Joins Up
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Strong Back
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-23%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Inventors' Fair
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Buried Ruin
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Axgard Armory
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Summoning Materia
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
10%synergy
The Aetherspark
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Stomping Ground
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Rootbound Crag
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Battlefield Forge
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Temple Garden
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Wooded Foothills
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Arid Mesa
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Windswept Heath
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Brushland
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Spire of Industry
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Spire Garden
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Spectator Seating
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Canopy Vista
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Cinder Glade
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Jungle Shrine
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-24%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Savannah
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Taiga
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Fortified Village
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Plateau
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Karplusan Forest
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Game Trail
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Rockfall Vale
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Sundown Pass
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Hushwood Verge
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Radiant Grove
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Mossfire Valley
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Lush Portico
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
2%synergy