Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

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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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Spry and Mighty
1.9%inclusion1 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
1.8%inclusion1 decks57 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
97%inclusion248 decks256 decks
88%synergy
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion241 decks256 decks
88%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
92%inclusion236 decks256 decks
87%synergy
Champion's Helm
91%inclusion232 decks256 decks
84%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
93%inclusion236 decks254 decks
83%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
92%inclusion234 decks254 decks
83%synergy
Hero's Blade
85%inclusion218 decks256 decks
82%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
88%inclusion224 decks254 decks
80%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
86%inclusion220 decks256 decks
80%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
88%inclusion223 decks254 decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
89%inclusion227 decks256 decks
39%synergy
Sword of the Animist
86%inclusion220 decks256 decks
79%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
85%inclusion217 decks254 decks
76%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
85%inclusion216 decks254 decks
78%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
84%inclusion214 decks254 decks
77%synergy
Rampant Growth
84%inclusion214 decks256 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Greaves
83%inclusion213 decks256 decks
58%synergy
Professor Hojo
83%inclusion211 decks254 decks
75%synergy
Vandalblast
82%inclusion209 decks256 decks
73%synergy
Nature's Lore
81%inclusion208 decks256 decks
43%synergy
Creatures
Barret, Avalanche Leader
75%inclusion190 decks254 decks
69%synergy
Zack Fair
74%inclusion188 decks254 decks
68%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
74%inclusion187 decks254 decks
67%synergy
Bastion Protector
69%inclusion177 decks256 decks
66%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
68%inclusion175 decks256 decks
61%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
67%inclusion171 decks254 decks
62%synergy
Helitrooper
66%inclusion167 decks254 decks
61%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
57%inclusion144 decks254 decks
53%synergy
Bronze Guardian
54%inclusion137 decks256 decks
51%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
46%inclusion118 decks254 decks
43%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
44%inclusion113 decks256 decks
39%synergy
Armory Automaton
42%inclusion108 decks256 decks
41%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
41%inclusion103 decks254 decks
37%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
39%inclusion98 decks254 decks
35%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
38%inclusion97 decks256 decks
35%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
36%inclusion91 decks254 decks
28%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
32%inclusion81 decks256 decks
24%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
31%inclusion80 decks254 decks
29%synergy
Barret Wallace
31%inclusion79 decks254 decks
29%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
27%inclusion68 decks256 decks
25%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
26%inclusion66 decks254 decks
25%synergy
Weapons Vendor
24%inclusion60 decks251 decks
22%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
22%inclusion57 decks256 decks
20%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
22%inclusion56 decks254 decks
21%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
21%inclusion55 decks256 decks
18%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
21%inclusion53 decks254 decks
16%synergy
Freya Crescent
21%inclusion53 decks254 decks
19%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
20%inclusion51 decks250 decks
18%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
20%inclusion50 decks254 decks
18%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
19%inclusion48 decks256 decks
-3%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
15%inclusion38 decks252 decks
14%synergy
Summon: Kujata
15%inclusion38 decks254 decks
13%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
13%inclusion33 decks256 decks
10%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
12%inclusion29 decks250 decks
11%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
11%inclusion28 decks256 decks
9%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
9.4%inclusion24 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
9.0%inclusion23 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
9.0%inclusion23 decks256 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.6%inclusion22 decks256 decks
8%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
7.9%inclusion20 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
7.8%inclusion20 decks256 decks
7%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
6.6%inclusion17 decks256 decks
5%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
6.3%inclusion16 decks256 decks
3%synergy
Amy Rose
6.2%inclusion14 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
5.9%inclusion15 decks256 decks
1%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
5.1%inclusion13 decks256 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Clever Concealment
80%inclusion206 decks256 decks
72%synergy
Dispatch
80%inclusion206 decks256 decks
75%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
78%inclusion198 decks254 decks
72%synergy
Chaos Warp
71%inclusion181 decks256 decks
51%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
65%inclusion165 decks254 decks
60%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
29%inclusion74 decks256 decks
-29%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion57 decks256 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
21%inclusion53 decks256 decks
-34%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
20%inclusion50 decks250 decks
18%synergy
Heroic Intervention
14%inclusion35 decks256 decks
-26%synergy
Inventory Management
13%inclusion33 decks256 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion28 decks250 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion26 decks256 decks
-17%synergy
Boros Charm
10%inclusion25 decks256 decks
-15%synergy
Beast Within
7.0%inclusion18 decks256 decks
-25%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.9%inclusion15 decks256 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Unfinished Business
76%inclusion195 decks256 decks
73%synergy
Austere Command
73%inclusion188 decks256 decks
59%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
73%inclusion188 decks256 decks
69%synergy
Decimate
46%inclusion117 decks256 decks
38%synergy
Harmonize
44%inclusion112 decks256 decks
35%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
39%inclusion98 decks254 decks
36%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
32%inclusion83 decks256 decks
30%synergy
Open the Armory
20%inclusion50 decks256 decks
15%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
18%inclusion45 decks254 decks
16%synergy
Farseek
16%inclusion41 decks256 decks
-32%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
9.4%inclusion24 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
5.9%inclusion15 decks256 decks
-19%synergy
Reach the Horizon
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
5.1%inclusion13 decks256 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conformer Shuriken
81%inclusion206 decks254 decks
75%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
79%inclusion203 decks256 decks
75%synergy
Darksteel Plate
79%inclusion202 decks256 decks
74%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
71%inclusion182 decks256 decks
69%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
55%inclusion141 decks256 decks
51%synergy
Mask of Memory
50%inclusion129 decks256 decks
48%synergy
Genji Glove
42%inclusion105 decks250 decks
37%synergy
Ultima Weapon
39%inclusion98 decks254 decks
35%synergy
Buster Sword
36%inclusion92 decks254 decks
28%synergy
Skullclamp
34%inclusion88 decks256 decks
19%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
32%inclusion83 decks256 decks
28%synergy
Explorer's Scope
30%inclusion76 decks256 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion73 decks256 decks
2%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
24%inclusion61 decks254 decks
22%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
18%inclusion45 decks251 decks
15%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
18%inclusion45 decks255 decks
16%synergy
Samurai's Katana
17%inclusion44 decks254 decks
16%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
17%inclusion43 decks256 decks
14%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
16%inclusion42 decks256 decks
15%synergy
Nettlecyst
15%inclusion39 decks256 decks
13%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
15%inclusion39 decks256 decks
13%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
13%inclusion33 decks254 decks
12%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
11%inclusion29 decks256 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
11%inclusion29 decks256 decks
5%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion27 decks256 decks
9%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
8.7%inclusion22 decks254 decks
8%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
8.6%inclusion22 decks256 decks
8%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
8.2%inclusion21 decks256 decks
5%synergy
Argentum Armor
7.8%inclusion20 decks256 decks
7%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
7.4%inclusion19 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
6.7%inclusion11 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
6.6%inclusion17 decks256 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur II
6.4%inclusion16 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
6.3%inclusion16 decks256 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
5.9%inclusion15 decks256 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.9%inclusion15 decks256 decks
5%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.6%inclusion14 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
5.5%inclusion14 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Fireshrieker
5.5%inclusion14 decks256 decks
4%synergy
Sunforger
5.5%inclusion14 decks256 decks
4%synergy
Warrior's Sword
5.1%inclusion13 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
5.1%inclusion13 decks256 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
39%inclusion99 decks254 decks
37%synergy
Forge Anew
30%inclusion78 decks256 decks
26%synergy
Furious Rise
16%inclusion41 decks256 decks
15%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
7.0%inclusion18 decks256 decks
2%synergy
Fighter Class
6.6%inclusion17 decks256 decks
5%synergy
Annie Joins Up
6.3%inclusion16 decks256 decks
-13%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
84%inclusion215 decks256 decks
79%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
72%inclusion185 decks256 decks
68%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
68%inclusion174 decks256 decks
58%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion53 decks256 decks
-6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion33 decks254 decks
10%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
5.1%inclusion13 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
5.1%inclusion13 decks256 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion250 decks256 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion248 decks256 decks
22%synergy
Summoning Materia
80%inclusion203 decks254 decks
74%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
6.3%inclusion16 decks256 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.1%inclusion13 decks256 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion256 decks256 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion253 decks256 decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion253 decks256 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion252 decks256 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
95%inclusion243 decks256 decks
53%synergy
Canopy Vista
94%inclusion240 decks256 decks
44%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
93%inclusion239 decks256 decks
56%synergy
Jungle Shrine
93%inclusion238 decks256 decks
38%synergy
Rootbound Crag
92%inclusion236 decks256 decks
55%synergy
Cinder Glade
91%inclusion234 decks256 decks
42%synergy
Exotic Orchard
91%inclusion232 decks256 decks
37%synergy
Rugged Prairie
88%inclusion226 decks256 decks
78%synergy
Battlefield Forge
88%inclusion224 decks256 decks
65%synergy
Brushland
88%inclusion224 decks256 decks
67%synergy
Path of Ancestry
87%inclusion223 decks256 decks
52%synergy
Fortified Village
86%inclusion221 decks256 decks
65%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
86%inclusion219 decks256 decks
78%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
85%inclusion217 decks256 decks
69%synergy
Spire of Industry
84%inclusion215 decks256 decks
79%synergy
Game Trail
83%inclusion212 decks256 decks
63%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
82%inclusion211 decks256 decks
74%synergy
Mossfire Valley
82%inclusion211 decks256 decks
69%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
82%inclusion210 decks256 decks
66%synergy
Radiant Grove
74%inclusion190 decks256 decks
69%synergy
Evolving Wilds
73%inclusion188 decks256 decks
43%synergy
Sacred Peaks
71%inclusion182 decks256 decks
66%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
69%inclusion176 decks256 decks
64%synergy
Ash Barrens
54%inclusion139 decks256 decks
48%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
9.2%inclusion23 decks250 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Plenty
6.6%inclusion17 decks256 decks
-6%synergy
Karplusan Forest
5.9%inclusion15 decks256 decks
-11%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.9%inclusion15 decks256 decks
2%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
5.5%inclusion14 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
5.5%inclusion14 decks256 decks
-34%synergy
Stomping Ground
5.1%inclusion13 decks256 decks
-38%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
5.1%inclusion13 decks256 decks
-9%synergy