Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Optimized 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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Morningtide's Light
1.4%inclusion1 decks70 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion118 decks121 decks
89%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
87%inclusion105 decks121 decks
83%synergy
Buster Sword
91%inclusion103 decks113 decks
83%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
89%inclusion101 decks114 decks
81%synergy
Colossus Hammer
87%inclusion105 decks121 decks
80%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
85%inclusion103 decks121 decks
80%synergy
Forge Anew
81%inclusion98 decks121 decks
77%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
76%inclusion92 decks121 decks
72%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
76%inclusion92 decks121 decks
68%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
74%inclusion89 decks121 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
77%inclusion89 decks115 decks
68%synergy
Heroic Intervention
71%inclusion86 decks121 decks
31%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion84 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
69%inclusion79 decks114 decks
59%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
69%inclusion83 decks121 decks
65%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
67%inclusion81 decks121 decks
63%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
64%inclusion73 decks114 decks
55%synergy
Sword of the Animist
64%inclusion77 decks121 decks
56%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
64%inclusion77 decks121 decks
60%synergy
Open the Armory
60%inclusion73 decks121 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
63%inclusion76 decks121 decks
50%synergy
Teferi's Protection
57%inclusion69 decks121 decks
40%synergy
Smothering Tithe
40%inclusion48 decks121 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
37%inclusion45 decks121 decks
31%synergy
Worldly Tutor
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Jeska's Will
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
55%inclusion67 decks121 decks
43%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
55%inclusion66 decks121 decks
33%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
54%inclusion65 decks121 decks
50%synergy
Birds of Paradise
51%inclusion62 decks121 decks
28%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
50%inclusion60 decks121 decks
45%synergy
Professor Hojo
47%inclusion54 decks114 decks
39%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
47%inclusion57 decks121 decks
42%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
45%inclusion55 decks121 decks
44%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
45%inclusion55 decks121 decks
42%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
42%inclusion48 decks114 decks
38%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
40%inclusion46 decks114 decks
36%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
40%inclusion46 decks114 decks
31%synergy
Delighted Halfling
37%inclusion45 decks121 decks
27%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
36%inclusion43 decks121 decks
34%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
32%inclusion39 decks121 decks
30%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
32%inclusion39 decks121 decks
30%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
32%inclusion36 decks114 decks
25%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
30%inclusion34 decks114 decks
26%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
29%inclusion33 decks114 decks
24%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
28%inclusion32 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
21%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
23%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
23%synergy
Zack Fair
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Lion Sash
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Amy Rose
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
9%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Helitrooper
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Freya Crescent
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Bloom Tender
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
53%inclusion64 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
48%inclusion58 decks121 decks
35%synergy
Clever Concealment
47%inclusion57 decks121 decks
39%synergy
Inventory Management
43%inclusion52 decks121 decks
39%synergy
Boros Charm
38%inclusion46 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Dispatch
34%inclusion41 decks121 decks
28%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion27 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Silence
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
-15%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Eladamri's Call
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Beast Within
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
-21%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Palm
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
57%inclusion69 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Farseek
34%inclusion41 decks121 decks
-14%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion40 decks121 decks
-16%synergy
Three Visits
31%inclusion37 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion35 decks121 decks
20%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
-13%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
-9%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Unfinished Business
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Full Throttle
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
-21%synergy
Gamble
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Decimate
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
57%inclusion69 decks121 decks
53%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
54%inclusion65 decks121 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
49%inclusion59 decks121 decks
23%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
46%inclusion52 decks114 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
45%inclusion55 decks121 decks
44%synergy
Helm of the Host
45%inclusion54 decks121 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion53 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
40%inclusion49 decks121 decks
36%synergy
Genji Glove
40%inclusion45 decks112 decks
35%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
40%inclusion48 decks121 decks
37%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
36%inclusion44 decks121 decks
34%synergy
Champion's Helm
36%inclusion43 decks121 decks
29%synergy
Mithril Coat
34%inclusion41 decks121 decks
30%synergy
Sunforger
32%inclusion39 decks121 decks
31%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
28%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
30%inclusion34 decks114 decks
24%synergy
Embercleave
29%inclusion35 decks121 decks
27%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
29%inclusion35 decks121 decks
24%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
29%inclusion35 decks121 decks
27%synergy
Commander's Plate
28%inclusion34 decks121 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
28%inclusion34 decks121 decks
26%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion32 decks121 decks
25%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
24%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
22%synergy
Nettlecyst
22%inclusion27 decks121 decks
20%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
18%synergy
Ultima Weapon
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Plate
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
18%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Basilisk Collar
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Blade
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Memory
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Axe
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Power Fist
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Samurai's Katana
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
55%inclusion67 decks121 decks
50%synergy
Fighter Class
44%inclusion53 decks121 decks
42%synergy
Annie Joins Up
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Strong Back
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
-23%synergy
Super State
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
46%inclusion56 decks121 decks
20%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
37%inclusion45 decks121 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Saga
32%inclusion39 decks121 decks
28%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
30%inclusion36 decks121 decks
24%synergy
Inventors' Fair
26%inclusion31 decks121 decks
24%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
21%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Buried Ruin
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Axgard Armory
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Den
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion119 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion110 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
22%synergy
The Aetherspark
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Summoning Materia
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion118 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion118 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion117 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion116 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
84%inclusion102 decks121 decks
45%synergy
Stomping Ground
81%inclusion98 decks121 decks
38%synergy
Temple Garden
73%inclusion88 decks121 decks
31%synergy
Windswept Heath
68%inclusion82 decks121 decks
37%synergy
Wooded Foothills
68%inclusion82 decks121 decks
38%synergy
Arid Mesa
63%inclusion76 decks121 decks
35%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
61%inclusion74 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
60%inclusion73 decks121 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion69 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
55%inclusion66 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
53%inclusion64 decks121 decks
31%synergy
Rootbound Crag
52%inclusion63 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Brushland
50%inclusion60 decks121 decks
29%synergy
Spire Garden
49%inclusion59 decks121 decks
22%synergy
Spire of Industry
49%inclusion59 decks121 decks
44%synergy
Spectator Seating
49%inclusion59 decks121 decks
23%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
48%inclusion58 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Canopy Vista
40%inclusion48 decks121 decks
-10%synergy
Jungle Shrine
36%inclusion43 decks121 decks
-20%synergy
Cinder Glade
36%inclusion43 decks121 decks
-14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
35%inclusion42 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
32%inclusion39 decks121 decks
25%synergy
Rugged Prairie
31%inclusion38 decks121 decks
21%synergy
Taiga
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Plateau
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Savannah
23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Fortified Village
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Hushwood Verge
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Thornspire Verge
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Game Trail
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Karplusan Forest
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Starting Town
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Sundown Pass
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Lush Portico
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
-17%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Rockfall Vale
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
-12%synergy