Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Expensive 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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Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
2.9%inclusion3 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
1.9%inclusion2 decks105 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion290 decks296 decks
89%synergy
Buster Sword
92%inclusion258 decks279 decks
84%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
88%inclusion260 decks296 decks
84%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
90%inclusion253 decks280 decks
83%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
83%inclusion247 decks296 decks
79%synergy
Colossus Hammer
83%inclusion247 decks296 decks
77%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
81%inclusion239 decks296 decks
76%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
80%inclusion237 decks296 decks
72%synergy
Forge Anew
75%inclusion223 decks296 decks
71%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
75%inclusion223 decks296 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion215 decks296 decks
15%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
71%inclusion200 decks280 decks
62%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
70%inclusion196 decks280 decks
60%synergy
Shadowspear
69%inclusion205 decks296 decks
66%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
69%inclusion192 decks280 decks
60%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
67%inclusion197 decks296 decks
62%synergy
Heroic Intervention
66%inclusion196 decks296 decks
27%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
65%inclusion191 decks296 decks
61%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
64%inclusion189 decks296 decks
60%synergy
Nature's Lore
59%inclusion176 decks296 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
53%inclusion156 decks296 decks
36%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
43%inclusion128 decks296 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion99 decks296 decks
27%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion80 decks296 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion46 decks296 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion35 decks296 decks
7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
10%inclusion29 decks296 decks
-3%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.1%inclusion24 decks296 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
54%inclusion159 decks296 decks
30%synergy
Professor Hojo
53%inclusion149 decks280 decks
45%synergy
Esper Sentinel
53%inclusion157 decks296 decks
40%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
52%inclusion154 decks296 decks
47%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
48%inclusion142 decks296 decks
45%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
47%inclusion140 decks296 decks
45%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
46%inclusion136 decks296 decks
41%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
45%inclusion126 decks280 decks
36%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
45%inclusion133 decks296 decks
42%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
44%inclusion131 decks296 decks
23%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
41%inclusion116 decks280 decks
37%synergy
Delighted Halfling
38%inclusion113 decks296 decks
28%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
37%inclusion110 decks296 decks
35%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
35%inclusion97 decks280 decks
31%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
34%inclusion100 decks296 decks
32%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
31%inclusion88 decks280 decks
26%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
30%inclusion83 decks280 decks
22%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
29%inclusion80 decks280 decks
22%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
28%inclusion84 decks296 decks
21%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
28%inclusion84 decks296 decks
26%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
27%inclusion81 decks296 decks
24%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
27%inclusion76 decks280 decks
22%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
26%inclusion74 decks280 decks
23%synergy
Zack Fair
25%inclusion70 decks280 decks
19%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
23%inclusion62 decks273 decks
21%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
21%inclusion63 decks296 decks
20%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
21%inclusion62 decks296 decks
16%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
20%inclusion60 decks296 decks
19%synergy
Lion Sash
19%inclusion57 decks296 decks
16%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
17%inclusion51 decks296 decks
14%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
16%inclusion47 decks296 decks
12%synergy
Bastion Protector
15%inclusion45 decks296 decks
11%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
15%inclusion41 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
15%inclusion43 decks296 decks
11%synergy
Amy Rose
14%inclusion36 decks251 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion42 decks296 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion42 decks296 decks
11%synergy
Bloom Tender
14%inclusion40 decks296 decks
6%synergy
Helitrooper
13%inclusion36 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
11%inclusion34 decks296 decks
0%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
11%inclusion34 decks296 decks
10%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
11%inclusion34 decks296 decks
11%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
11%inclusion33 decks296 decks
9%synergy
Freya Crescent
11%inclusion31 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
10%inclusion31 decks296 decks
6%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion29 decks296 decks
9%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
9.5%inclusion28 decks296 decks
9%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
9.3%inclusion26 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
8.8%inclusion22 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
8.1%inclusion24 decks296 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
53%inclusion158 decks296 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
46%inclusion135 decks296 decks
37%synergy
Deflecting Swat
45%inclusion134 decks296 decks
33%synergy
Inventory Management
39%inclusion115 decks296 decks
35%synergy
Dispatch
36%inclusion107 decks296 decks
30%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
31%inclusion86 decks280 decks
24%synergy
Boros Charm
30%inclusion90 decks296 decks
6%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
29%inclusion80 decks280 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion67 decks296 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion65 decks296 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion62 decks296 decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion57 decks296 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion55 decks296 decks
-1%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
16%inclusion45 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Beast Within
16%inclusion47 decks296 decks
-15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion36 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
11%inclusion34 decks296 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion32 decks296 decks
9%synergy
Eladamri's Call
10%inclusion31 decks296 decks
1%synergy
Final Showdown
7.4%inclusion22 decks296 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.8%inclusion20 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.8%inclusion20 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.5%inclusion14 decks215 decks
1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.7%inclusion17 decks296 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
41%inclusion120 decks296 decks
13%synergy
Open the Armory
39%inclusion114 decks296 decks
34%synergy
Farseek
36%inclusion107 decks296 decks
-11%synergy
Cultivate
31%inclusion93 decks296 decks
-18%synergy
Vandalblast
30%inclusion90 decks296 decks
21%synergy
Unfinished Business
24%inclusion71 decks296 decks
20%synergy
Rampant Growth
23%inclusion69 decks296 decks
-15%synergy
Austere Command
23%inclusion67 decks296 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion61 decks296 decks
-4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
16%inclusion47 decks296 decks
11%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
13%inclusion36 decks279 decks
11%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.1%inclusion24 decks296 decks
1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Stump Stomp
7.1%inclusion21 decks296 decks
2%synergy
Decimate
6.8%inclusion20 decks296 decks
-1%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.4%inclusion19 decks296 decks
-21%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.4%inclusion19 decks296 decks
3%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
6.1%inclusion17 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.7%inclusion17 decks296 decks
0%synergy
Full Throttle
5.4%inclusion16 decks296 decks
3%synergy
Harmonize
5.4%inclusion16 decks296 decks
-4%synergy
Single Combat
5.1%inclusion15 decks296 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Animist
56%inclusion166 decks296 decks
48%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
55%inclusion162 decks296 decks
53%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
53%inclusion157 decks296 decks
50%synergy
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion151 decks296 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion140 decks296 decks
20%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
44%inclusion124 decks280 decks
37%synergy
Mithril Coat
44%inclusion130 decks296 decks
40%synergy
Genji Glove
41%inclusion112 decks272 decks
36%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
39%inclusion115 decks296 decks
34%synergy
Champion's Helm
38%inclusion113 decks296 decks
32%synergy
Embercleave
36%inclusion108 decks296 decks
34%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
34%inclusion101 decks296 decks
32%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
30%inclusion90 decks296 decks
28%synergy
Nettlecyst
28%inclusion84 decks296 decks
26%synergy
Helm of the Host
28%inclusion82 decks296 decks
24%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
26%inclusion72 decks273 decks
24%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
26%inclusion78 decks296 decks
22%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
26%inclusion78 decks296 decks
25%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
26%inclusion76 decks296 decks
20%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion75 decks296 decks
24%synergy
Sunforger
25%inclusion75 decks296 decks
24%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
24%inclusion71 decks296 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Plate
24%inclusion70 decks296 decks
23%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
23%inclusion65 decks280 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23%inclusion67 decks296 decks
21%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
22%inclusion65 decks296 decks
20%synergy
Hero's Blade
21%inclusion63 decks296 decks
18%synergy
Ultima Weapon
20%inclusion56 decks280 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Plate
20%inclusion59 decks296 decks
15%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
19%inclusion55 decks296 decks
18%synergy
Basilisk Collar
18%inclusion53 decks296 decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion51 decks296 decks
16%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
17%inclusion50 decks296 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
16%inclusion46 decks296 decks
15%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
15%inclusion45 decks296 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
15%inclusion44 decks296 decks
13%synergy
Power Fist
13%inclusion39 decks296 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion36 decks284 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
11%inclusion34 decks296 decks
10%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
11%inclusion34 decks296 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion33 decks296 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion30 decks296 decks
-5%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
10%inclusion27 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
9.1%inclusion27 decks296 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.4%inclusion25 decks296 decks
7%synergy
Argentum Armor
8.4%inclusion25 decks296 decks
8%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
8.2%inclusion23 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
8.1%inclusion24 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Batterskull
7.8%inclusion23 decks296 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.4%inclusion22 decks296 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
40%inclusion119 decks296 decks
38%synergy
Aggravated Assault
29%inclusion85 decks296 decks
24%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
14%inclusion41 decks296 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion41 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Annie Joins Up
12%inclusion35 decks296 decks
-7%synergy
Super State
7.1%inclusion18 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
6.4%inclusion19 decks296 decks
-23%synergy
Strong Back
5.7%inclusion17 decks296 decks
2%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.4%inclusion16 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.1%inclusion15 decks296 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
54%inclusion161 decks296 decks
39%synergy
Urza's Saga
46%inclusion137 decks296 decks
42%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion106 decks296 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
27%inclusion79 decks296 decks
8%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
26%inclusion78 decks296 decks
21%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
20%inclusion58 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
20%inclusion58 decks296 decks
17%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
19%inclusion53 decks280 decks
16%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
16%inclusion46 decks296 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion45 decks296 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion45 decks296 decks
12%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion37 decks296 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion30 decks296 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion29 decks296 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
9.1%inclusion27 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.1%inclusion21 decks296 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.7%inclusion17 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Den
5.1%inclusion15 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.1%inclusion15 decks296 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion287 decks296 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion261 decks296 decks
14%synergy
Mox Opal
24%inclusion70 decks296 decks
22%synergy
The Aetherspark
23%inclusion67 decks296 decks
21%synergy
Summoning Materia
19%inclusion52 decks280 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
16%inclusion46 decks296 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Unity
12%inclusion35 decks296 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion32 decks296 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
11%inclusion32 decks296 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
7.4%inclusion22 decks296 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.1%inclusion15 decks296 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion290 decks296 decks
7%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion285 decks296 decks
0%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion279 decks296 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion279 decks296 decks
-1%synergy
Plateau
92%inclusion272 decks296 decks
81%synergy
Taiga
92%inclusion271 decks296 decks
81%synergy
Savannah
91%inclusion269 decks296 decks
80%synergy
Sacred Foundry
90%inclusion265 decks296 decks
50%synergy
Temple Garden
90%inclusion265 decks296 decks
47%synergy
Stomping Ground
89%inclusion262 decks296 decks
45%synergy
Windswept Heath
85%inclusion251 decks296 decks
53%synergy
Arid Mesa
84%inclusion249 decks296 decks
57%synergy
Wooded Foothills
84%inclusion248 decks296 decks
54%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
65%inclusion193 decks296 decks
24%synergy
Spectator Seating
63%inclusion185 decks296 decks
37%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
61%inclusion180 decks296 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion175 decks296 decks
6%synergy
Spire Garden
57%inclusion169 decks296 decks
30%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
42%inclusion125 decks296 decks
0%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
41%inclusion121 decks296 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
39%inclusion116 decks296 decks
16%synergy
Rootbound Crag
38%inclusion112 decks296 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
38%inclusion111 decks296 decks
32%synergy
Brushland
33%inclusion97 decks296 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
31%inclusion93 decks296 decks
25%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion78 decks296 decks
21%synergy
City of Brass
26%inclusion76 decks296 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion74 decks296 decks
20%synergy
Hushwood Verge
24%inclusion71 decks296 decks
13%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
24%inclusion71 decks296 decks
17%synergy
Rugged Prairie
23%inclusion68 decks296 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion66 decks296 decks
16%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
22%inclusion65 decks296 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion63 decks296 decks
16%synergy
Jungle Shrine
21%inclusion62 decks296 decks
-34%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
21%inclusion62 decks296 decks
15%synergy
Thornspire Verge
21%inclusion62 decks296 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion61 decks296 decks
16%synergy
Lush Portico
21%inclusion61 decks296 decks
11%synergy
Elegant Parlor
19%inclusion55 decks296 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion53 decks296 decks
13%synergy
Canopy Vista
18%inclusion53 decks296 decks
-31%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion51 decks296 decks
13%synergy
Commercial District
17%inclusion49 decks296 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion49 decks296 decks
-18%synergy
Karplusan Forest
15%inclusion44 decks296 decks
-2%synergy
Cinder Glade
15%inclusion44 decks296 decks
-34%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion41 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion43 decks296 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion42 decks296 decks
10%synergy