Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Expensive 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
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Abundant Countryside
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Formidable Speaker
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
97%inclusion57 decks59 decks
93%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
97%inclusion57 decks59 decks
88%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
90%inclusion53 decks59 decks
85%synergy
Colossus Hammer
90%inclusion53 decks59 decks
84%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
91%inclusion50 decks55 decks
83%synergy
Buster Sword
91%inclusion50 decks55 decks
83%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
76%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
75%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
76%inclusion45 decks59 decks
71%synergy
Esper Sentinel
83%inclusion49 decks59 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
85%inclusion50 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Deflecting Swat
81%inclusion48 decks59 decks
69%synergy
Shadowspear
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
69%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
65%synergy
Forge Anew
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
63%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
58%synergy
Birds of Paradise
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Heroic Intervention
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
50%synergy
Aggravated Assault
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
85%inclusion50 decks59 decks
78%synergy
Teferi's Protection
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
58%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
62%synergy
Mana Vault
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
57%synergy
Mox Diamond
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
55%synergy
Worldly Tutor
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Chrome Mox
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
51%synergy
Smothering Tithe
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
32%synergy
The One Ring
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Jeska's Will
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
54%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
46%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Delighted Halfling
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Professor Hojo
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Grand Abolisher
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Bloom Tender
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Lion Sash
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Combat Celebrant
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Zack Fair
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Mother of Runes
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Elves
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Elvish Mystic
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Eladamri's Call
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Clever Concealment
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Inventory Management
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Silence
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Boros Charm
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Final Fortune
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Force of Vigor
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Veil of Summer
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Pyroblast
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Great Train Heist
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Crop Rotation
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Beast Within
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-27%synergy
Noxious Revival
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Chord of Calling
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Palm
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
51%synergy
Nature's Lore
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Full Throttle
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Three Visits
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Farseek
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-31%synergy
Cultivate
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-34%synergy
Gamble
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Unfinished Business
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Finale of Devastation
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Rampant Growth
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-26%synergy
Austere Command
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-17%synergy
Seize the Day
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Host
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
54%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
54%synergy
Commander's Plate
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
48%synergy
Sunforger
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
44%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Embercleave
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Sword of the Animist
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Genji Glove
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Nettlecyst
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Mithril Coat
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Blade
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Power Fist
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Armor
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Argentum Armor
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Ultima Weapon
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Sylvan Library
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Fighter Class
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Annie Joins Up
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
All That Glitters
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Wild Growth
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Bear Umbra
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Nature's Will
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
65%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
50%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Ancient Den
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Great Furnace
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Shifting Woodland
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Tree of Tales
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
City of Traitors
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion53 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
71%synergy
Lotus Petal
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Mox Amber
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
32%synergy
The Aetherspark
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Grim Monolith
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Summoning Materia
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Paradise Mantle
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion57 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
92%inclusion54 decks59 decks
52%synergy
Arid Mesa
92%inclusion54 decks59 decks
64%synergy
Windswept Heath
92%inclusion54 decks59 decks
60%synergy
Wooded Foothills
90%inclusion53 decks59 decks
60%synergy
Stomping Ground
88%inclusion52 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Temple Garden
88%inclusion52 decks59 decks
46%synergy
Savannah
86%inclusion51 decks59 decks
76%synergy
Taiga
85%inclusion50 decks59 decks
74%synergy
Plateau
85%inclusion50 decks59 decks
74%synergy
Forest
83%inclusion49 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Plains
81%inclusion48 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Mountain
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
-17%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Spectator Seating
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Spire Garden
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
22%synergy
City of Brass
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Mana Confluence
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Spire of Industry
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Marsh Flats
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Flooded Strand
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Battlefield Forge
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Brushland
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Lush Portico
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-23%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-21%synergy
Starting Town
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Rootbound Crag
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-22%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Commercial District
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Karplusan Forest
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Elegant Parlor
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Hushwood Verge
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-25%synergy
Thornspire Verge
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Jungle Shrine
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-45%synergy
Mossfire Valley
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-5%synergy