Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Optimized Extra Combats

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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
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion51 decks51 decks
91%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
90%inclusion46 decks51 decks
85%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
88%inclusion45 decks51 decks
85%synergy
Colossus Hammer
90%inclusion46 decks51 decks
83%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
88%inclusion45 decks51 decks
80%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
84%inclusion43 decks51 decks
80%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
80%synergy
Buster Sword
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
79%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
78%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
82%inclusion42 decks51 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Forge Anew
82%inclusion42 decks51 decks
78%synergy
Heroic Intervention
76%inclusion39 decks51 decks
37%synergy
Aggravated Assault
75%inclusion38 decks51 decks
70%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
65%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion37 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
73%inclusion37 decks51 decks
69%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
73%inclusion37 decks51 decks
69%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
71%inclusion36 decks51 decks
65%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
53%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
59%inclusion30 decks51 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
73%inclusion37 decks51 decks
60%synergy
Teferi's Protection
65%inclusion33 decks51 decks
48%synergy
Smothering Tithe
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Tomb
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
43%synergy
Worldly Tutor
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Jeska's Will
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
59%inclusion30 decks51 decks
54%synergy
Esper Sentinel
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
42%synergy
Birds of Paradise
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
46%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
46%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
43%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
37%synergy
Delighted Halfling
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Professor Hojo
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
34%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Zack Fair
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Combat Celebrant
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Mother of Runes
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Bastion Protector
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Amy Rose
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Helitrooper
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Voice of Victory
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
44%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Charm
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Akroma's Will
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Clever Concealment
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
32%synergy
Inventory Management
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Dispatch
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Silence
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Eladamri's Call
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
-13%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Force of Vigor
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Great Train Heist
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Final Showdown
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Final Fortune
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
52%synergy
Nature's Lore
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Farseek
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Cultivate
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
-20%synergy
Three Visits
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Vandalblast
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Full Throttle
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Rampant Growth
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
-20%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-20%synergy
Unfinished Business
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Gamble
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
59%inclusion30 decks51 decks
55%synergy
Sword of the Animist
59%inclusion30 decks51 decks
51%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
55%synergy
Helm of the Host
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
53%synergy
Genji Glove
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
42%synergy
Sunforger
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
44%synergy
Champion's Helm
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
40%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
39%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
35%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Commander's Plate
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
34%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Embercleave
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Basilisk Collar
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Plate
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Nettlecyst
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Robe of Stars
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Ultima Weapon
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Mask of Memory
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Hero's Blade
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Power Fist
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Argentum Armor
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Blade of Selves
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
37%synergy
Super State
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Annie Joins Up
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Windcrag Siege
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Bear Umbra
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-21%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Wild Growth
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Brilliant Wings
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
36%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Inventors' Fair
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Buried Ruin
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Axgard Armory
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Den
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Tree of Tales
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Great Furnace
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion50 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion44 decks51 decks
12%synergy
The Aetherspark
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Mox Opal
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Summoning Materia
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion50 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion50 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion49 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion49 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
86%inclusion44 decks51 decks
46%synergy
Stomping Ground
84%inclusion43 decks51 decks
41%synergy
Temple Garden
75%inclusion38 decks51 decks
32%synergy
Windswept Heath
67%inclusion34 decks51 decks
35%synergy
Arid Mesa
63%inclusion32 decks51 decks
35%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
63%inclusion32 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Wooded Foothills
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Spire Garden
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Rootbound Crag
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Brushland
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Spectator Seating
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Spire of Industry
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
36%synergy
Jungle Shrine
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
-24%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Cinder Glade
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
-20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Canopy Vista
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
-22%synergy
City of Brass
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Taiga
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Rugged Prairie
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Hushwood Verge
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Thornspire Verge
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Savannah
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Plateau
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Mossfire Valley
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Fortified Village
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Sundown Pass
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Karplusan Forest
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Game Trail
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
7%synergy