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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Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hard-Won Jitte
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
2.0%inclusion2 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Leatherhead, Iron Gator
1.4%inclusion1 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Mona Lisa, Science Geek
1.4%inclusion1 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
1.0%inclusion1 decks102 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
97%inclusion287 decks296 decks
88%synergy
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion279 decks296 decks
87%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
92%inclusion273 decks296 decks
86%synergy
Champion's Helm
91%inclusion268 decks296 decks
84%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
93%inclusion273 decks294 decks
83%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
93%inclusion273 decks294 decks
83%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
90%inclusion264 decks294 decks
82%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
89%inclusion261 decks294 decks
81%synergy
Hero's Blade
85%inclusion251 decks296 decks
81%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
86%inclusion255 decks296 decks
80%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
88%inclusion261 decks296 decks
39%synergy
Sword of the Animist
87%inclusion258 decks296 decks
79%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
86%inclusion254 decks294 decks
78%synergy
Rampant Growth
85%inclusion253 decks296 decks
47%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
85%inclusion250 decks294 decks
78%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
85%inclusion250 decks294 decks
78%synergy
Vandalblast
84%inclusion250 decks296 decks
75%synergy
Lightning Greaves
83%inclusion247 decks296 decks
58%synergy
Dispatch
83%inclusion246 decks296 decks
77%synergy
Professor Hojo
83%inclusion244 decks294 decks
75%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
5.7%inclusion17 decks296 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Barret, Avalanche Leader
76%inclusion224 decks294 decks
70%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
76%inclusion223 decks294 decks
69%synergy
Zack Fair
75%inclusion221 decks294 decks
69%synergy
Bastion Protector
73%inclusion215 decks296 decks
69%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
72%inclusion214 decks296 decks
65%synergy
Helitrooper
68%inclusion200 decks294 decks
64%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
67%inclusion198 decks294 decks
62%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
60%inclusion177 decks294 decks
56%synergy
Bronze Guardian
54%inclusion160 decks296 decks
52%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
48%inclusion140 decks294 decks
45%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
42%inclusion125 decks296 decks
37%synergy
Armory Automaton
42%inclusion124 decks296 decks
40%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
39%inclusion116 decks296 decks
36%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
37%inclusion110 decks294 decks
30%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
37%inclusion110 decks294 decks
34%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
36%inclusion105 decks294 decks
32%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
33%inclusion99 decks296 decks
26%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
31%inclusion91 decks294 decks
29%synergy
Barret Wallace
30%inclusion89 decks294 decks
28%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
28%inclusion82 decks294 decks
27%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
25%inclusion75 decks296 decks
24%synergy
Weapons Vendor
25%inclusion72 decks291 decks
23%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
22%inclusion65 decks296 decks
19%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
22%inclusion65 decks296 decks
20%synergy
Freya Crescent
21%inclusion62 decks294 decks
20%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
20%inclusion58 decks294 decks
15%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
19%inclusion56 decks294 decks
18%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
19%inclusion55 decks290 decks
17%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
18%inclusion54 decks296 decks
-3%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
18%inclusion52 decks294 decks
16%synergy
Summon: Kujata
16%inclusion47 decks294 decks
14%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
15%inclusion45 decks292 decks
14%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
13%inclusion39 decks296 decks
10%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
11%inclusion31 decks290 decks
10%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
10%inclusion31 decks296 decks
8%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
9.5%inclusion28 decks296 decks
8%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
9.1%inclusion27 decks296 decks
6%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
8.8%inclusion26 decks296 decks
6%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
8.2%inclusion24 decks294 decks
6%synergy
Amy Rose
7.9%inclusion21 decks266 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.8%inclusion23 decks296 decks
7%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
7.1%inclusion21 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
7.1%inclusion21 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
6.8%inclusion20 decks296 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
5.7%inclusion17 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
5.4%inclusion16 decks296 decks
1%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
5.1%inclusion15 decks294 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Clever Concealment
81%inclusion241 decks296 decks
73%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
78%inclusion230 decks294 decks
72%synergy
Chaos Warp
73%inclusion215 decks296 decks
53%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
68%inclusion199 decks294 decks
63%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
27%inclusion81 decks296 decks
-30%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion60 decks296 decks
-34%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion59 decks296 decks
11%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
19%inclusion54 decks290 decks
17%synergy
Heroic Intervention
13%inclusion37 decks296 decks
-27%synergy
Inventory Management
12%inclusion36 decks296 decks
8%synergy
Boros Charm
11%inclusion34 decks296 decks
-13%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion33 decks290 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
8.8%inclusion26 decks296 decks
-17%synergy
Beast Within
7.1%inclusion21 decks296 decks
-24%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.1%inclusion18 decks296 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
81%inclusion240 decks296 decks
43%synergy
Unfinished Business
76%inclusion226 decks296 decks
73%synergy
Austere Command
76%inclusion225 decks296 decks
62%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
73%inclusion216 decks296 decks
68%synergy
Decimate
48%inclusion142 decks296 decks
40%synergy
Harmonize
44%inclusion129 decks296 decks
34%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
39%inclusion114 decks294 decks
36%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
35%inclusion105 decks296 decks
33%synergy
Open the Armory
19%inclusion57 decks296 decks
15%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
17%inclusion50 decks294 decks
15%synergy
Farseek
15%inclusion45 decks296 decks
-32%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
9.1%inclusion27 decks296 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
6.8%inclusion20 decks296 decks
-18%synergy
Reach the Horizon
5.2%inclusion15 decks291 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
81%inclusion241 decks296 decks
77%synergy
Darksteel Plate
79%inclusion235 decks296 decks
75%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
78%inclusion229 decks294 decks
72%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
71%inclusion211 decks296 decks
69%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
58%inclusion171 decks296 decks
53%synergy
Mask of Memory
53%inclusion157 decks296 decks
51%synergy
Genji Glove
40%inclusion116 decks290 decks
35%synergy
Ultima Weapon
36%inclusion105 decks294 decks
33%synergy
Buster Sword
35%inclusion103 decks294 decks
27%synergy
Skullclamp
35%inclusion103 decks296 decks
20%synergy
Explorer's Scope
31%inclusion92 decks296 decks
29%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
30%inclusion89 decks296 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion79 decks296 decks
0%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
22%inclusion66 decks294 decks
21%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion54 decks291 decks
16%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
18%inclusion52 decks296 decks
15%synergy
Samurai's Katana
17%inclusion49 decks294 decks
15%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
16%inclusion47 decks296 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
16%inclusion46 decks295 decks
14%synergy
Nettlecyst
14%inclusion40 decks296 decks
11%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
13%inclusion39 decks296 decks
11%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
13%inclusion37 decks294 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion30 decks296 decks
9%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
10%inclusion30 decks296 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
10%inclusion30 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
8.8%inclusion26 decks294 decks
8%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
8.1%inclusion17 decks211 decks
7%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
7.8%inclusion23 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
7.1%inclusion21 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
7.1%inclusion21 decks296 decks
6%synergy
Argentum Armor
6.8%inclusion20 decks296 decks
6%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
6.1%inclusion18 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
6.1%inclusion18 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur II
5.9%inclusion17 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Sunforger
5.7%inclusion17 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
5.4%inclusion16 decks296 decks
3%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
5.4%inclusion16 decks296 decks
3%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.1%inclusion15 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
5.1%inclusion15 decks294 decks
5%synergy
Warrior's Sword
5.1%inclusion15 decks294 decks
5%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
5.1%inclusion15 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.1%inclusion15 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Fireshrieker
5.1%inclusion15 decks296 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
41%inclusion120 decks294 decks
39%synergy
Forge Anew
30%inclusion90 decks296 decks
26%synergy
Furious Rise
18%inclusion52 decks296 decks
17%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
7.4%inclusion22 decks296 decks
3%synergy
Fighter Class
6.1%inclusion18 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Annie Joins Up
5.7%inclusion17 decks296 decks
-14%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
84%inclusion250 decks296 decks
79%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
73%inclusion215 decks296 decks
68%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
71%inclusion211 decks296 decks
61%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion59 decks296 decks
-7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion35 decks294 decks
9%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
5.1%inclusion15 decks296 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion288 decks296 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion286 decks296 decks
22%synergy
Summoning Materia
80%inclusion235 decks294 decks
75%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
6.4%inclusion19 decks296 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.1%inclusion15 decks296 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion296 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion293 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion293 decks296 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
99%inclusion292 decks296 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
95%inclusion281 decks296 decks
52%synergy
Jungle Shrine
94%inclusion278 decks296 decks
39%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
94%inclusion277 decks296 decks
55%synergy
Canopy Vista
93%inclusion275 decks296 decks
44%synergy
Rootbound Crag
93%inclusion274 decks296 decks
54%synergy
Exotic Orchard
91%inclusion270 decks296 decks
38%synergy
Cinder Glade
91%inclusion270 decks296 decks
42%synergy
Battlefield Forge
89%inclusion264 decks296 decks
66%synergy
Brushland
89%inclusion263 decks296 decks
68%synergy
Rugged Prairie
89%inclusion263 decks296 decks
78%synergy
Fortified Village
89%inclusion262 decks296 decks
67%synergy
Path of Ancestry
87%inclusion258 decks296 decks
53%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
87%inclusion257 decks296 decks
71%synergy
Spire of Industry
87%inclusion257 decks296 decks
82%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
86%inclusion256 decks296 decks
79%synergy
Game Trail
85%inclusion252 decks296 decks
65%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
83%inclusion246 decks296 decks
74%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
82%inclusion244 decks296 decks
66%synergy
Mossfire Valley
82%inclusion242 decks296 decks
68%synergy
Evolving Wilds
75%inclusion222 decks296 decks
44%synergy
Radiant Grove
74%inclusion219 decks296 decks
68%synergy
Sacred Peaks
72%inclusion214 decks296 decks
67%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
70%inclusion208 decks296 decks
65%synergy
Ash Barrens
55%inclusion164 decks296 decks
49%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
7.9%inclusion23 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.1%inclusion18 decks296 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
5.4%inclusion16 decks296 decks
-34%synergy
Temple of Plenty
5.4%inclusion16 decks296 decks
-7%synergy
Karplusan Forest
5.1%inclusion15 decks296 decks
-12%synergy