Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget Voltron

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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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MTGStocks
Hard-Won Jitte
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Quintessential Katana
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Novel Nunchaku
2.5%inclusion1 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Dimension X
2.5%inclusion1 decks40 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
95%inclusion110 decks116 decks
88%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
97%inclusion112 decks116 decks
87%synergy
Champion's Helm
92%inclusion107 decks116 decks
86%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
91%inclusion105 decks116 decks
85%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
92%inclusion106 decks115 decks
84%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
91%inclusion105 decks115 decks
81%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
89%inclusion102 decks115 decks
81%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
90%inclusion103 decks115 decks
80%synergy
Sword of the Animist
88%inclusion102 decks116 decks
80%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
85%inclusion99 decks116 decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
85%inclusion98 decks115 decks
76%synergy
Rampant Growth
84%inclusion98 decks116 decks
46%synergy
Cultivate
84%inclusion97 decks116 decks
34%synergy
Darksteel Plate
82%inclusion95 decks116 decks
77%synergy
Austere Command
81%inclusion94 decks116 decks
67%synergy
Bastion Protector
81%inclusion94 decks116 decks
77%synergy
Hero's Blade
81%inclusion94 decks116 decks
77%synergy
Professor Hojo
81%inclusion93 decks115 decks
73%synergy
Dispatch
80%inclusion93 decks116 decks
74%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
80%inclusion92 decks115 decks
73%synergy
Creatures
Zack Fair
79%inclusion91 decks115 decks
73%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
76%inclusion87 decks115 decks
70%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
70%inclusion80 decks115 decks
64%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
70%inclusion80 decks115 decks
63%synergy
Helitrooper
69%inclusion79 decks115 decks
64%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
65%inclusion75 decks116 decks
57%synergy
Bronze Guardian
59%inclusion68 decks116 decks
56%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
57%inclusion66 decks115 decks
54%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
54%inclusion62 decks115 decks
51%synergy
Armory Automaton
46%inclusion53 decks116 decks
44%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
39%inclusion45 decks115 decks
35%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
39%inclusion45 decks115 decks
37%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
37%inclusion42 decks115 decks
35%synergy
Barret Wallace
37%inclusion42 decks115 decks
34%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
35%inclusion41 decks116 decks
30%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
34%inclusion40 decks116 decks
31%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
28%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
30%inclusion34 decks115 decks
26%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Freya Crescent
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
25%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
23%inclusion26 decks115 decks
21%synergy
Weapons Vendor
23%inclusion26 decks115 decks
21%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
-8%synergy
Summon: Kujata
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Lizard Blades
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Amy Rose
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Delivery Moogle
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Torgal, A Fine Hound
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Ultimate Magic: Holy
79%inclusion91 decks115 decks
72%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
77%inclusion88 decks115 decks
71%synergy
Clever Concealment
76%inclusion88 decks116 decks
67%synergy
Chaos Warp
73%inclusion85 decks116 decks
54%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
71%inclusion82 decks115 decks
66%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
-41%synergy
Path to Exile
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
-40%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Inventory Management
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Slash of Light
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Boros Charm
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-18%synergy
Heroic Intervention
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-34%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
76%inclusion88 decks116 decks
67%synergy
Nature's Lore
76%inclusion88 decks116 decks
38%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
73%inclusion85 decks116 decks
69%synergy
Unfinished Business
72%inclusion83 decks116 decks
68%synergy
Harmonize
56%inclusion65 decks116 decks
47%synergy
Decimate
52%inclusion60 decks116 decks
44%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
48%inclusion55 decks115 decks
45%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
39%inclusion45 decks116 decks
37%synergy
Open the Armory
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
-15%synergy
Farseek
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
-39%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Single Combat
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Reach the Horizon
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
79%inclusion92 decks116 decks
74%synergy
Lightning Greaves
76%inclusion88 decks116 decks
50%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
76%inclusion87 decks115 decks
70%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
72%inclusion83 decks116 decks
69%synergy
Mask of Memory
64%inclusion74 decks116 decks
61%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
60%inclusion70 decks116 decks
56%synergy
Explorer's Scope
41%inclusion48 decks116 decks
39%synergy
Skullclamp
35%inclusion41 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Genji Glove
33%inclusion38 decks115 decks
28%synergy
Ultima Weapon
30%inclusion34 decks115 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
18%synergy
Buster Sword
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Samurai's Katana
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Argentum Armor
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Basilisk Collar
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Fireshrieker
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Celestial Armor
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Meteor Sword
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Brass Knuckles
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Sunforger
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Twin Blades
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
5%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
43%inclusion50 decks115 decks
41%synergy
Furious Rise
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
19%synergy
Forge Anew
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Strong Back
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
1%synergy
All That Glitters
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
81%inclusion94 decks116 decks
75%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
70%inclusion81 decks116 decks
60%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
69%inclusion80 decks116 decks
64%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion31 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-9%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion111 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Sol Ring
95%inclusion110 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Summoning Materia
70%inclusion80 decks115 decks
64%synergy
Blitzball
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion115 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion114 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion113 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion110 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Jungle Shrine
92%inclusion107 decks116 decks
37%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
91%inclusion106 decks116 decks
49%synergy
Cinder Glade
91%inclusion106 decks116 decks
42%synergy
Canopy Vista
91%inclusion105 decks116 decks
41%synergy
Rootbound Crag
90%inclusion104 decks116 decks
52%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
88%inclusion102 decks116 decks
50%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
87%inclusion101 decks116 decks
71%synergy
Battlefield Forge
86%inclusion100 decks116 decks
63%synergy
Path of Ancestry
85%inclusion99 decks116 decks
51%synergy
Game Trail
84%inclusion98 decks116 decks
64%synergy
Fortified Village
84%inclusion97 decks116 decks
62%synergy
Brushland
84%inclusion97 decks116 decks
63%synergy
Rugged Prairie
83%inclusion96 decks116 decks
72%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
80%inclusion93 decks116 decks
64%synergy
Exotic Orchard
80%inclusion93 decks116 decks
27%synergy
Spire of Industry
80%inclusion93 decks116 decks
75%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
80%inclusion93 decks116 decks
73%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
79%inclusion92 decks116 decks
71%synergy
Mossfire Valley
77%inclusion89 decks116 decks
63%synergy
Evolving Wilds
72%inclusion83 decks116 decks
41%synergy
Sacred Peaks
70%inclusion81 decks116 decks
64%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
69%inclusion80 decks116 decks
64%synergy
Radiant Grove
67%inclusion78 decks116 decks
62%synergy
Ash Barrens
56%inclusion65 decks116 decks
50%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
-13%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Abandon
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-6%synergy
Blossoming Sands
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Plenty
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-7%synergy