Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget Upgraded Equipment

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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
Hard-Won Jitte
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion67 decks71 decks
88%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion68 decks71 decks
87%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
92%inclusion65 decks71 decks
86%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
94%inclusion66 decks70 decks
84%synergy
Champion's Helm
90%inclusion64 decks71 decks
84%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
91%inclusion64 decks70 decks
82%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
90%inclusion63 decks70 decks
82%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
87%inclusion61 decks70 decks
80%synergy
Professor Hojo
87%inclusion61 decks70 decks
79%synergy
Sword of the Animist
86%inclusion61 decks71 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
86%inclusion61 decks71 decks
37%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
84%inclusion59 decks70 decks
76%synergy
Rampant Growth
83%inclusion59 decks71 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Greaves
80%inclusion57 decks71 decks
55%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
80%inclusion56 decks70 decks
73%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
79%inclusion56 decks71 decks
73%synergy
Clever Concealment
79%inclusion56 decks71 decks
70%synergy
Hero's Blade
79%inclusion56 decks71 decks
75%synergy
Darksteel Plate
77%inclusion55 decks71 decks
73%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
77%inclusion54 decks70 decks
70%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
77%inclusion54 decks70 decks
71%synergy
Bastion Protector
75%inclusion53 decks71 decks
71%synergy
Helitrooper
71%inclusion50 decks70 decks
67%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
70%inclusion50 decks71 decks
63%synergy
Zack Fair
70%inclusion49 decks70 decks
64%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
69%inclusion48 decks70 decks
63%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
63%inclusion44 decks70 decks
58%synergy
Bronze Guardian
58%inclusion41 decks71 decks
55%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
48%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
41%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
35%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
42%inclusion30 decks71 decks
37%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Armory Automaton
37%inclusion26 decks71 decks
35%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
35%inclusion25 decks71 decks
32%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
34%inclusion24 decks71 decks
26%synergy
Barret Wallace
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
28%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
26%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Freya Crescent
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
17%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Weapons Vendor
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
-8%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Amy Rose
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Summon: Kujata
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Delivery Moogle
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Cloud's Limit Break
77%inclusion54 decks70 decks
71%synergy
Dispatch
73%inclusion52 decks71 decks
67%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
70%inclusion49 decks70 decks
65%synergy
Chaos Warp
68%inclusion48 decks71 decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
-29%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
-35%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Inventory Management
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Heroic Intervention
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
-25%synergy
Boros Charm
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
-12%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
-16%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Beast Within
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-24%synergy
Slash of Light
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
76%inclusion54 decks71 decks
67%synergy
Austere Command
75%inclusion53 decks71 decks
60%synergy
Nature's Lore
75%inclusion53 decks71 decks
37%synergy
Unfinished Business
75%inclusion53 decks71 decks
71%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
66%inclusion47 decks71 decks
61%synergy
Harmonize
45%inclusion32 decks71 decks
36%synergy
Decimate
45%inclusion32 decks71 decks
38%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
34%inclusion24 decks71 decks
32%synergy
Open the Armory
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
21%synergy
Farseek
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
-26%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
-15%synergy
Reach the Horizon
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
76%inclusion54 decks71 decks
71%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
69%inclusion49 decks71 decks
66%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
67%inclusion47 decks70 decks
61%synergy
Mask of Memory
54%inclusion38 decks71 decks
51%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
52%inclusion37 decks71 decks
48%synergy
Genji Glove
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
43%synergy
Ultima Weapon
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
35%synergy
Buster Sword
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
28%synergy
Skullclamp
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Explorer's Scope
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
-6%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Samurai's Katana
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Nettlecyst
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Meteor Sword
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Argentum Armor
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
4%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Bard's Bow
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Chainsaw
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Fireshrieker
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Forge Anew
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
21%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Furious Rise
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Annie Joins Up
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
-9%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Fighter Class
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
3%synergy
All That Glitters
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
77%inclusion55 decks71 decks
72%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
66%inclusion47 decks71 decks
62%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
58%inclusion41 decks71 decks
47%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Buried Ruin
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-9%synergy
The Gold Saucer
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion68 decks71 decks
21%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion68 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Summoning Materia
77%inclusion54 decks70 decks
72%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion71 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion71 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
99%inclusion70 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion70 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Canopy Vista
96%inclusion68 decks71 decks
47%synergy
Cinder Glade
96%inclusion68 decks71 decks
47%synergy
Jungle Shrine
94%inclusion67 decks71 decks
39%synergy
Rootbound Crag
94%inclusion67 decks71 decks
56%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
94%inclusion67 decks71 decks
52%synergy
Exotic Orchard
90%inclusion64 decks71 decks
37%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
90%inclusion64 decks71 decks
52%synergy
Path of Ancestry
86%inclusion61 decks71 decks
51%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
83%inclusion59 decks71 decks
74%synergy
Rugged Prairie
83%inclusion59 decks71 decks
73%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
83%inclusion59 decks71 decks
76%synergy
Game Trail
82%inclusion58 decks71 decks
62%synergy
Spire of Industry
82%inclusion58 decks71 decks
77%synergy
Fortified Village
82%inclusion58 decks71 decks
61%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
82%inclusion58 decks71 decks
66%synergy
Battlefield Forge
82%inclusion58 decks71 decks
59%synergy
Brushland
80%inclusion57 decks71 decks
59%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
76%inclusion54 decks71 decks
60%synergy
Mossfire Valley
76%inclusion54 decks71 decks
62%synergy
Sacred Peaks
73%inclusion52 decks71 decks
68%synergy
Radiant Grove
72%inclusion51 decks71 decks
66%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
72%inclusion51 decks71 decks
67%synergy
Evolving Wilds
66%inclusion47 decks71 decks
35%synergy
Ash Barrens
51%inclusion36 decks71 decks
45%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Rockfall Vale
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-17%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Triumph
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-5%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-15%synergy
Sacred Foundry
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-34%synergy
Karplusan Forest
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Plenty
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-7%synergy