Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget Aggro

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Josh Nelson
Dec 3, 2025
News Time Capsule 2025: EDHREC's Best News Coverage
This 2025 News Time Capsule will go over some of the past year's news and celebrate the moments that made 2025 so notable for Magic!
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Puresteel Paladin
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
89%synergy
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
86%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
81%synergy
Champion's Helm
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
80%synergy
Sword of the Animist
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
79%synergy
Hero's Blade
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
77%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
76%synergy
Zack Fair
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
76%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
75%synergy
Clever Concealment
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
58%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
72%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
75%synergy
Professor Hojo
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
74%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
74%synergy
Dispatch
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
75%synergy
Rampant Growth
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
71%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
70%synergy
Creatures
Barret, Avalanche Leader
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
70%synergy
Bastion Protector
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
71%synergy
Helitrooper
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
66%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
63%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
56%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
53%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Bronze Guardian
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
49%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Armory Automaton
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Weapons Vendor
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Barret Wallace
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Freya Crescent
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Summon: Kujata
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Kemba, Kha Enduring
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Lizard Blades
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Amy Rose
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Torgal, A Fine Hound
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Delivery Moogle
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Summon: Fat Chocobo
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Cloud's Limit Break
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
70%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
62%synergy
Chaos Warp
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-26%synergy
Path to Exile
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-26%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Inventory Management
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Slash of Light
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Restoration Magic
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-31%synergy
Boros Charm
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-17%synergy
Beast Within
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-24%synergy
Judgment Bolt
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Haste Magic
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-22%synergy
Sorceries
Vanquish the Horde
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
73%synergy
Nature's Lore
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Unfinished Business
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
71%synergy
Austere Command
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
57%synergy
Vandalblast
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
60%synergy
Harmonize
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Decimate
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Open the Armory
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Farseek
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-34%synergy
Full Throttle
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Reach the Horizon
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Megaton's Fate
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-23%synergy
Single Combat
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Behemoth Sledge
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
72%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
72%synergy
Darksteel Plate
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
62%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
58%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
61%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
56%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Mask of Memory
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Explorer's Scope
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Ultima Weapon
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Samurai's Katana
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Genji Glove
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Buster Sword
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Skullclamp
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Leyline Axe
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Bard's Bow
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Warrior's Sword
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Nettlecyst
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Basilisk Collar
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Monk's Fist
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
O-Naginata
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Brass Knuckles
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Argentum Armor
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Forebear's Blade
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Infantry Shield
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Stormbeacon Blade
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
25%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Strong Back
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Furious Rise
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Rancor
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
All That Glitters
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Super State
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Annie Joins Up
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bonders' Enclave
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
65%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Sol Ring
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Summoning Materia
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
59%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
76%synergy
Battlefield Forge
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
70%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Canopy Vista
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Rugged Prairie
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
76%synergy
Rootbound Crag
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
49%synergy
Cinder Glade
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Jungle Shrine
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
46%synergy
Fortified Village
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
62%synergy
Brushland
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
63%synergy
Game Trail
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
60%synergy
Spire of Industry
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
76%synergy
Path of Ancestry
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Mossfire Valley
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
63%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
69%synergy
Evolving Wilds
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
71%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
55%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
61%synergy
Sacred Peaks
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
60%synergy
Radiant Grove
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
57%synergy
Ash Barrens
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
46%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Karplusan Forest
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Boros Garrison
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Plenty
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy