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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Adept Watershaper
1.8%inclusion1 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
1.7%inclusion1 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
1.7%inclusion1 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion251 decks256 decks
89%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
93%inclusion222 decks240 decks
85%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
88%inclusion225 decks256 decks
84%synergy
Buster Sword
91%inclusion218 decks239 decks
83%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
83%inclusion213 decks256 decks
78%synergy
Colossus Hammer
84%inclusion214 decks256 decks
77%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
80%inclusion204 decks256 decks
76%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
81%inclusion207 decks256 decks
73%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
75%inclusion192 decks256 decks
70%synergy
Forge Anew
73%inclusion188 decks256 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion192 decks256 decks
17%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
71%inclusion171 decks240 decks
62%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
70%inclusion167 decks240 decks
59%synergy
Shadowspear
69%inclusion176 decks256 decks
65%synergy
Heroic Intervention
68%inclusion173 decks256 decks
28%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
68%inclusion162 decks240 decks
59%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
66%inclusion170 decks256 decks
62%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
65%inclusion166 decks256 decks
61%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
63%inclusion162 decks256 decks
60%synergy
Nature's Lore
60%inclusion153 decks256 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
51%inclusion130 decks256 decks
34%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
45%inclusion114 decks256 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion91 decks256 decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion69 decks256 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion25 decks256 decks
5%synergy
Worldly Tutor
9.4%inclusion24 decks256 decks
-3%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.4%inclusion19 decks256 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
54%inclusion138 decks256 decks
31%synergy
Professor Hojo
54%inclusion129 decks240 decks
46%synergy
Esper Sentinel
53%inclusion135 decks256 decks
40%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
52%inclusion132 decks256 decks
47%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
48%inclusion124 decks256 decks
45%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
47%inclusion120 decks256 decks
44%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
46%inclusion118 decks256 decks
44%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
45%inclusion109 decks240 decks
36%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
44%inclusion113 decks256 decks
39%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
43%inclusion111 decks256 decks
22%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
43%inclusion103 decks240 decks
38%synergy
Delighted Halfling
37%inclusion95 decks256 decks
27%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
37%inclusion89 decks240 decks
33%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
36%inclusion93 decks256 decks
34%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
32%inclusion83 decks256 decks
30%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
32%inclusion77 decks240 decks
26%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
30%inclusion77 decks256 decks
23%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
30%inclusion72 decks240 decks
22%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
29%inclusion74 decks256 decks
27%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
29%inclusion69 decks240 decks
23%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
29%inclusion69 decks240 decks
22%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
29%inclusion73 decks256 decks
25%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
28%inclusion68 decks240 decks
25%synergy
Zack Fair
26%inclusion63 decks240 decks
20%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
24%inclusion57 decks233 decks
22%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
21%inclusion55 decks256 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
20%inclusion51 decks256 decks
17%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
20%inclusion51 decks256 decks
19%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
18%inclusion45 decks256 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
17%inclusion44 decks256 decks
16%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
16%inclusion41 decks256 decks
13%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
16%inclusion38 decks240 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion39 decks256 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion38 decks256 decks
11%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
15%inclusion38 decks256 decks
11%synergy
Helitrooper
15%inclusion35 decks240 decks
10%synergy
Bastion Protector
14%inclusion37 decks256 decks
11%synergy
Amy Rose
13%inclusion27 decks208 decks
12%synergy
Bloom Tender
13%inclusion32 decks256 decks
5%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
12%inclusion31 decks256 decks
10%synergy
Freya Crescent
12%inclusion28 decks240 decks
10%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
11%inclusion29 decks256 decks
10%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
11%inclusion29 decks256 decks
0%synergy
Grand Abolisher
11%inclusion28 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
11%inclusion27 decks256 decks
10%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion26 decks256 decks
9%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
8.6%inclusion22 decks256 decks
7%synergy
Mother of Runes
8.2%inclusion21 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
8.2%inclusion21 decks256 decks
8%synergy
Armory Automaton
8.2%inclusion21 decks256 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
53%inclusion136 decks256 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
44%inclusion112 decks256 decks
35%synergy
Deflecting Swat
43%inclusion110 decks256 decks
30%synergy
Inventory Management
40%inclusion102 decks256 decks
36%synergy
Dispatch
37%inclusion95 decks256 decks
31%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
30%inclusion72 decks240 decks
24%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
29%inclusion70 decks240 decks
22%synergy
Boros Charm
28%inclusion72 decks256 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion58 decks256 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion56 decks256 decks
-5%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion55 decks256 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion52 decks256 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion51 decks256 decks
10%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
17%inclusion40 decks240 decks
12%synergy
Beast Within
15%inclusion39 decks256 decks
-17%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion30 decks256 decks
8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion29 decks256 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion28 decks256 decks
3%synergy
Eladamri's Call
9.4%inclusion24 decks256 decks
0%synergy
Final Showdown
8.2%inclusion21 decks256 decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.4%inclusion19 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.0%inclusion12 decks171 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.3%inclusion16 decks256 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.3%inclusion16 decks256 decks
4%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
5.1%inclusion13 decks256 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
42%inclusion108 decks256 decks
15%synergy
Open the Armory
41%inclusion105 decks256 decks
36%synergy
Farseek
37%inclusion94 decks256 decks
-11%synergy
Vandalblast
30%inclusion78 decks256 decks
22%synergy
Cultivate
30%inclusion77 decks256 decks
-19%synergy
Unfinished Business
24%inclusion61 decks256 decks
21%synergy
Rampant Growth
23%inclusion60 decks256 decks
-15%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion56 decks256 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion55 decks256 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion43 decks256 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
16%inclusion42 decks256 decks
12%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
13%inclusion32 decks239 decks
11%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion27 decks256 decks
3%synergy
Stump Stomp
8.6%inclusion22 decks256 decks
3%synergy
Decimate
7.8%inclusion20 decks256 decks
0%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
6.7%inclusion16 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.6%inclusion17 decks256 decks
3%synergy
Full Throttle
6.6%inclusion17 decks256 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.9%inclusion15 decks256 decks
-22%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.5%inclusion14 decks256 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.1%inclusion13 decks256 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Fire and Ice
55%inclusion141 decks256 decks
53%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
54%inclusion139 decks256 decks
51%synergy
Sword of the Animist
53%inclusion135 decks256 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion132 decks256 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion118 decks256 decks
19%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
45%inclusion108 decks240 decks
37%synergy
Mithril Coat
43%inclusion109 decks256 decks
38%synergy
Genji Glove
40%inclusion93 decks232 decks
35%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
37%inclusion94 decks256 decks
32%synergy
Champion's Helm
37%inclusion94 decks256 decks
30%synergy
Embercleave
36%inclusion91 decks256 decks
33%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
32%inclusion82 decks256 decks
30%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
31%inclusion79 decks256 decks
28%synergy
Nettlecyst
27%inclusion70 decks256 decks
25%synergy
Helm of the Host
26%inclusion66 decks256 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion66 decks256 decks
24%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
26%inclusion66 decks256 decks
20%synergy
Sunforger
25%inclusion65 decks256 decks
24%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
25%inclusion65 decks256 decks
24%synergy
Commander's Plate
25%inclusion63 decks256 decks
24%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
25%inclusion59 decks240 decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
24%inclusion57 decks233 decks
22%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
24%inclusion62 decks256 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
24%inclusion61 decks256 decks
23%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
22%inclusion56 decks256 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
21%inclusion55 decks256 decks
20%synergy
Ultima Weapon
20%inclusion49 decks240 decks
17%synergy
Hero's Blade
20%inclusion52 decks256 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Plate
20%inclusion50 decks256 decks
15%synergy
Basilisk Collar
18%inclusion47 decks256 decks
12%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
17%inclusion43 decks256 decks
16%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
17%inclusion43 decks256 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion42 decks256 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
16%inclusion42 decks256 decks
16%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
16%inclusion41 decks256 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
16%inclusion41 decks256 decks
15%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion31 decks244 decks
11%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
12%inclusion31 decks256 decks
11%synergy
Power Fist
12%inclusion30 decks256 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion30 decks256 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
11%inclusion29 decks256 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion27 decks256 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion27 decks256 decks
-4%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
10%inclusion25 decks240 decks
9%synergy
Argentum Armor
9.4%inclusion24 decks256 decks
9%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
8.8%inclusion21 decks240 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.6%inclusion22 decks256 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.6%inclusion22 decks256 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.2%inclusion21 decks256 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
41%inclusion105 decks256 decks
39%synergy
Aggravated Assault
27%inclusion70 decks256 decks
22%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
14%inclusion36 decks256 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion33 decks256 decks
4%synergy
Annie Joins Up
12%inclusion31 decks256 decks
-7%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
7.8%inclusion20 decks256 decks
-22%synergy
Super State
7.2%inclusion15 decks209 decks
6%synergy
Strong Back
5.9%inclusion15 decks256 decks
2%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
5.4%inclusion13 decks240 decks
3%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.1%inclusion13 decks256 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
55%inclusion140 decks256 decks
39%synergy
Urza's Saga
48%inclusion124 decks256 decks
44%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion84 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
28%inclusion71 decks256 decks
9%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
26%inclusion67 decks256 decks
21%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
20%inclusion52 decks256 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
18%inclusion47 decks256 decks
16%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
16%inclusion41 decks256 decks
12%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
16%inclusion38 decks240 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion39 decks256 decks
-3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14%inclusion36 decks256 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion35 decks256 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion30 decks256 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion29 decks256 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
9.4%inclusion24 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.4%inclusion19 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.3%inclusion16 decks256 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Den
5.1%inclusion13 decks256 decks
4%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.1%inclusion13 decks256 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion247 decks256 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion222 decks256 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
25%inclusion63 decks256 decks
23%synergy
The Aetherspark
24%inclusion61 decks256 decks
22%synergy
Summoning Materia
19%inclusion46 decks240 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
14%inclusion35 decks256 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
11%inclusion28 decks256 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion27 decks256 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion26 decks256 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
7.0%inclusion18 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.1%inclusion13 decks256 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion250 decks256 decks
7%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion246 decks256 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion242 decks256 decks
0%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion241 decks256 decks
-3%synergy
Taiga
91%inclusion234 decks256 decks
81%synergy
Savannah
91%inclusion234 decks256 decks
81%synergy
Plateau
91%inclusion234 decks256 decks
81%synergy
Sacred Foundry
88%inclusion226 decks256 decks
49%synergy
Temple Garden
88%inclusion226 decks256 decks
47%synergy
Stomping Ground
88%inclusion225 decks256 decks
45%synergy
Windswept Heath
85%inclusion217 decks256 decks
54%synergy
Wooded Foothills
85%inclusion217 decks256 decks
55%synergy
Arid Mesa
84%inclusion215 decks256 decks
56%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
65%inclusion167 decks256 decks
24%synergy
Spectator Seating
59%inclusion151 decks256 decks
33%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
58%inclusion149 decks256 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion147 decks256 decks
4%synergy
Spire Garden
55%inclusion140 decks256 decks
28%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
43%inclusion109 decks256 decks
1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
41%inclusion106 decks256 decks
19%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
41%inclusion104 decks256 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
38%inclusion98 decks256 decks
34%synergy
Rootbound Crag
38%inclusion97 decks256 decks
0%synergy
Brushland
35%inclusion89 decks256 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
31%inclusion80 decks256 decks
25%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion66 decks256 decks
20%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
26%inclusion66 decks256 decks
19%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion65 decks256 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion64 decks256 decks
20%synergy
Rugged Prairie
24%inclusion62 decks256 decks
14%synergy
Hushwood Verge
24%inclusion62 decks256 decks
13%synergy
Thornspire Verge
23%inclusion60 decks256 decks
14%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
23%inclusion58 decks256 decks
16%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion57 decks256 decks
16%synergy
Jungle Shrine
21%inclusion55 decks256 decks
-34%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion53 decks256 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion52 decks256 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion51 decks256 decks
15%synergy
Lush Portico
20%inclusion50 decks256 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion47 decks256 decks
-16%synergy
Canopy Vista
17%inclusion44 decks256 decks
-32%synergy
Elegant Parlor
17%inclusion44 decks256 decks
10%synergy
Commercial District
17%inclusion43 decks256 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion41 decks256 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion39 decks256 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion39 decks256 decks
5%synergy
Cinder Glade
15%inclusion39 decks256 decks
-34%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion36 decks240 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion38 decks256 decks
11%synergy
Karplusan Forest
14%inclusion37 decks256 decks
-3%synergy