Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget Artifacts

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Twin Blades
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
87%synergy
Colossus Hammer
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
86%synergy
Champion's Helm
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
86%synergy
Hero's Blade
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
83%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
83%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
81%synergy
Dispatch
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
81%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
81%synergy
Unfinished Business
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
80%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
80%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Rampant Growth
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Sword of the Animist
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
79%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
78%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
78%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
75%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
76%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
70%synergy
Zack Fair
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
74%synergy
Lightning Greaves
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Creatures
Helitrooper
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
72%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
68%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
71%synergy
Bastion Protector
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
72%synergy
Professor Hojo
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
66%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
66%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
64%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Bronze Guardian
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Armory Automaton
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Barret Wallace
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Summon: Kujata
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Freya Crescent
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Weapons Vendor
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Champion of the Flame
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Lizard Blades
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Gladiolus Amicitia
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Serah Farron
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Delivery Moogle
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Clever Concealment
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
67%synergy
Chaos Warp
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Path to Exile
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-30%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-36%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Heroic Intervention
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-29%synergy
Boros Charm
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Protection Magic
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Slash of Light
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-24%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Thunder Magic
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-23%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Vandalblast
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
67%synergy
Nature's Lore
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
68%synergy
Harmonize
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Decimate
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Open the Armory
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Farseek
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-37%synergy
Ultima
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-17%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Megaton's Fate
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Full Throttle
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Single Combat
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Slash the Ranks
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
71%synergy
Darksteel Plate
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
71%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
68%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
70%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
65%synergy
Mask of Memory
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Explorer's Scope
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Ultima Weapon
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Skullclamp
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Genji Glove
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Samurai's Katana
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Nettlecyst
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Goldvein Pick
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Web-Shooters
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Buster Sword
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Plate Armor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Chainsaw
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Bonesplitter
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Butcher's Cleaver
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Leather Armor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Hookblade
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
49%synergy
Forge Anew
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Furious Rise
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Annie Joins Up
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Strong Back
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
76%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
60%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
The Gold Saucer
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Summoning Materia
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
71%synergy
White Auracite
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Blitzball
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Jungle Shrine
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Cinder Glade
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Game Trail
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
66%synergy
Spire of Industry
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
82%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
71%synergy
Battlefield Forge
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
64%synergy
Rootbound Crag
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Canopy Vista
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Fortified Village
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Rugged Prairie
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
74%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
77%synergy
Brushland
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Path of Ancestry
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Mossfire Valley
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
64%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
67%synergy
Radiant Grove
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
64%synergy
Sacred Peaks
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
64%synergy
Evolving Wilds
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Ash Barrens
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Plenty
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Rockfall Vale
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-19%synergy
Stomping Ground
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-37%synergy
Karplusan Forest
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-11%synergy