Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Upgraded Aggro

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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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Hard-Won Jitte
2.0%inclusion1 decks49 decks
2%synergy
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2.0%inclusion1 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
1.5%inclusion1 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Raphael, the Muscle
0.9%inclusion1 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Raphael, Tag Team Tough
0.9%inclusion1 decks113 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion175 decks178 decks
89%synergy
Colossus Hammer
90%inclusion160 decks178 decks
83%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
84%inclusion150 decks178 decks
78%synergy
Buster Sword
85%inclusion147 decks172 decks
77%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
83%inclusion144 decks174 decks
75%synergy
Forge Anew
80%inclusion142 decks178 decks
75%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
78%inclusion137 decks175 decks
69%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
76%inclusion133 decks174 decks
66%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
73%inclusion130 decks178 decks
65%synergy
Sword of the Animist
72%inclusion129 decks178 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
71%inclusion124 decks174 decks
63%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
69%inclusion123 decks178 decks
64%synergy
Nature's Lore
67%inclusion120 decks178 decks
29%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion116 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Professor Hojo
65%inclusion113 decks174 decks
57%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
62%inclusion110 decks178 decks
57%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
61%inclusion108 decks178 decks
56%synergy
Clever Concealment
59%inclusion105 decks178 decks
50%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
58%inclusion104 decks178 decks
55%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
57%inclusion100 decks174 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
32%inclusion57 decks178 decks
15%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
31%inclusion56 decks178 decks
19%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion31 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion17 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
51%inclusion91 decks178 decks
48%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
48%inclusion85 decks178 decks
43%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
47%inclusion83 decks178 decks
25%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
44%inclusion77 decks174 decks
40%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
44%inclusion76 decks174 decks
38%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
43%inclusion77 decks178 decks
36%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
43%inclusion77 decks178 decks
39%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
43%inclusion75 decks174 decks
36%synergy
Birds of Paradise
42%inclusion74 decks178 decks
18%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
41%inclusion73 decks178 decks
38%synergy
Zack Fair
39%inclusion68 decks174 decks
33%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
37%inclusion65 decks174 decks
31%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
36%inclusion63 decks174 decks
32%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
36%inclusion64 decks178 decks
34%synergy
Esper Sentinel
35%inclusion62 decks178 decks
22%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
33%inclusion57 decks174 decks
28%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
32%inclusion56 decks174 decks
29%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
31%inclusion56 decks178 decks
28%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
30%inclusion53 decks178 decks
27%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
28%inclusion49 decks178 decks
25%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
26%inclusion46 decks178 decks
24%synergy
Bastion Protector
25%inclusion44 decks178 decks
21%synergy
Delighted Halfling
25%inclusion44 decks178 decks
15%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
25%inclusion43 decks174 decks
21%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
23%inclusion39 decks170 decks
21%synergy
Helitrooper
22%inclusion39 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
20%inclusion35 decks178 decks
15%synergy
Bronze Guardian
17%inclusion31 decks178 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
17%inclusion30 decks178 decks
16%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
16%inclusion29 decks178 decks
14%synergy
Freya Crescent
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
16%inclusion27 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
15%inclusion27 decks178 decks
14%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
15%inclusion26 decks178 decks
11%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Amy Rose
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
13%inclusion23 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
12%inclusion22 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Lion Sash
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Barret Wallace
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Armory Automaton
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion17 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
8.4%inclusion15 decks178 decks
-3%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.9%inclusion14 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
7.9%inclusion14 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
56%inclusion99 decks178 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion83 decks178 decks
-8%synergy
Dispatch
46%inclusion82 decks178 decks
40%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
39%inclusion68 decks174 decks
32%synergy
Inventory Management
39%inclusion69 decks178 decks
34%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion61 decks178 decks
15%synergy
Boros Charm
34%inclusion61 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
32%inclusion56 decks174 decks
26%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
25%inclusion43 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion43 decks178 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
23%inclusion41 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion33 decks178 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion31 decks178 decks
-2%synergy
Beast Within
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
-17%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion23 decks178 decks
-1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion19 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.8%inclusion15 decks170 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
8.4%inclusion15 decks178 decks
-18%synergy
Eladamri's Call
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.7%inclusion12 decks178 decks
-1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
0%synergy
Final Showdown
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
56%inclusion100 decks178 decks
53%synergy
Cultivate
48%inclusion85 decks178 decks
-1%synergy
Rampant Growth
43%inclusion77 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
41%inclusion73 decks178 decks
32%synergy
Farseek
37%inclusion65 decks178 decks
-11%synergy
Open the Armory
35%inclusion62 decks178 decks
30%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
32%inclusion57 decks178 decks
27%synergy
Austere Command
31%inclusion56 decks178 decks
17%synergy
Three Visits
31%inclusion55 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Unfinished Business
30%inclusion53 decks178 decks
26%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
20%inclusion34 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion32 decks178 decks
-7%synergy
Harmonize
12%inclusion22 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Decimate
10%inclusion18 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
10%inclusion17 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion17 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Stump Stomp
8.4%inclusion15 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.9%inclusion14 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.3%inclusion13 decks178 decks
-20%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Single Combat
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wrecking Ball Arm
57%inclusion99 decks174 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion98 decks178 decks
30%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
53%inclusion94 decks178 decks
49%synergy
Champion's Helm
51%inclusion91 decks178 decks
44%synergy
Shadowspear
46%inclusion82 decks178 decks
42%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
44%inclusion78 decks178 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion76 decks178 decks
16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
40%inclusion72 decks178 decks
36%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
40%inclusion72 decks178 decks
37%synergy
Genji Glove
40%inclusion68 decks169 decks
35%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
39%inclusion70 decks178 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
37%inclusion66 decks178 decks
35%synergy
Mithril Coat
37%inclusion66 decks178 decks
33%synergy
Darksteel Plate
36%inclusion64 decks178 decks
31%synergy
Embercleave
35%inclusion63 decks178 decks
33%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
35%inclusion63 decks178 decks
33%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
34%inclusion59 decks174 decks
28%synergy
Hero's Blade
34%inclusion60 decks178 decks
30%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
28%inclusion49 decks178 decks
26%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
27%inclusion46 decks170 decks
24%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
24%inclusion43 decks178 decks
23%synergy
Helm of the Host
24%inclusion42 decks178 decks
20%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion41 decks178 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
22%inclusion40 decks178 decks
17%synergy
Nettlecyst
22%inclusion39 decks178 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
21%inclusion37 decks178 decks
19%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
21%inclusion37 decks178 decks
18%synergy
Ultima Weapon
20%inclusion34 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Plate
19%inclusion34 decks178 decks
18%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
19%inclusion34 decks178 decks
18%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
19%inclusion33 decks178 decks
17%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
18%inclusion32 decks178 decks
15%synergy
Mask of Memory
17%inclusion31 decks178 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
16%inclusion28 decks178 decks
14%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion27 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Sunforger
15%inclusion27 decks178 decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion24 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion23 decks178 decks
-2%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion23 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
12%inclusion22 decks178 decks
11%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
12%inclusion20 decks173 decks
10%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Power Fist
11%inclusion20 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
10%inclusion18 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
34%inclusion61 decks178 decks
32%synergy
Aggravated Assault
26%inclusion47 decks178 decks
21%synergy
Annie Joins Up
16%inclusion29 decks178 decks
-3%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
10%inclusion17 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Super State
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
-24%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
44%inclusion78 decks178 decks
38%synergy
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion74 decks178 decks
15%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
26%inclusion47 decks178 decks
22%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
26%inclusion46 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
25%inclusion44 decks178 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion32 decks178 decks
13%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion27 decks178 decks
-3%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion24 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion23 decks178 decks
-6%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
13%inclusion23 decks178 decks
-3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
12%inclusion21 decks178 decks
10%synergy
Axgard Armory
11%inclusion19 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.7%inclusion12 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.7%inclusion12 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion169 decks178 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion162 decks178 decks
16%synergy
Summoning Materia
25%inclusion43 decks174 decks
20%synergy
The Aetherspark
12%inclusion22 decks178 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
12%inclusion22 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion22 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.4%inclusion15 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
6.7%inclusion12 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion178 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion178 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion175 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion175 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
73%inclusion130 decks178 decks
20%synergy
Battlefield Forge
72%inclusion128 decks178 decks
49%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
71%inclusion126 decks178 decks
28%synergy
Brushland
69%inclusion123 decks178 decks
48%synergy
Stomping Ground
68%inclusion121 decks178 decks
25%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
67%inclusion119 decks178 decks
28%synergy
Rootbound Crag
67%inclusion119 decks178 decks
29%synergy
Sacred Foundry
66%inclusion118 decks178 decks
26%synergy
Temple Garden
63%inclusion113 decks178 decks
21%synergy
Spire of Industry
62%inclusion111 decks178 decks
57%synergy
Rugged Prairie
58%inclusion104 decks178 decks
48%synergy
Canopy Vista
55%inclusion98 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
53%inclusion94 decks178 decks
45%synergy
Cinder Glade
53%inclusion94 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
49%inclusion88 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
47%inclusion83 decks178 decks
15%synergy
Jungle Shrine
46%inclusion82 decks178 decks
-9%synergy
Arid Mesa
46%inclusion81 decks178 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
44%inclusion78 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
43%inclusion77 decks178 decks
13%synergy
Spectator Seating
39%inclusion69 decks178 decks
14%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
38%inclusion68 decks178 decks
22%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
37%inclusion66 decks178 decks
21%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
37%inclusion66 decks178 decks
28%synergy
Fortified Village
37%inclusion65 decks178 decks
15%synergy
Spire Garden
36%inclusion64 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
36%inclusion64 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Game Trail
34%inclusion61 decks178 decks
14%synergy
Mossfire Valley
32%inclusion57 decks178 decks
18%synergy
Hushwood Verge
27%inclusion48 decks178 decks
16%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
26%inclusion47 decks178 decks
20%synergy
Karplusan Forest
24%inclusion43 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Thornspire Verge
22%inclusion39 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion33 decks178 decks
14%synergy
Rockfall Vale
18%inclusion32 decks178 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion32 decks178 decks
-13%synergy
Sundown Pass
16%inclusion29 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Peaks
16%inclusion29 decks178 decks
11%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
16%inclusion28 decks178 decks
-6%synergy
Radiant Grove
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Lush Portico
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
7%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Commercial District
12%inclusion22 decks178 decks
4%synergy