Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Core 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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Enter the Avatar State
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
The Duke, Rebel Sentry
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Suki, Kyoshi Captain
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion51 decks52 decks
90%synergy
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion49 decks52 decks
89%synergy
Sword of the Animist
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
82%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
85%inclusion44 decks52 decks
80%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
77%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
84%inclusion42 decks50 decks
75%synergy
Professor Hojo
80%inclusion40 decks50 decks
72%synergy
Champion's Helm
77%inclusion40 decks52 decks
71%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
69%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Wrecking Ball Arm
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
68%synergy
Clever Concealment
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
67%synergy
Nature's Lore
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
64%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
60%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
61%synergy
Buster Sword
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
59%synergy
Cultivate
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
60%synergy
Lightning Greaves
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Creatures
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
54%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
56%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
53%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
53%synergy
Bastion Protector
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
56%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
50%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
50%synergy
Helitrooper
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Zack Fair
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
36%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Bronze Guardian
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Barret Wallace
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Freya Crescent
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Weapons Vendor
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Armory Automaton
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Birds of Paradise
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Summon: Kujata
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Amy Rose
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Cloud's Limit Break
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
58%synergy
Dispatch
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
54%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
51%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
Chaos Warp
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Heroic Intervention
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
-22%synergy
Boros Charm
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Beast Within
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-21%synergy
Inventory Management
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-17%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Obscuring Haze
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-13%synergy
Khalni Ambush
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Great Train Heist
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Destroy Evil
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
53%synergy
Rampant Growth
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
38%synergy
Unfinished Business
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
45%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Harmonize
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Farseek
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Decimate
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Open the Armory
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Three Visits
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-13%synergy
Reach the Horizon
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Stump Stomp
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-18%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Darksteel Plate
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
60%synergy
Hero's Blade
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
55%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
50%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
38%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Mask of Memory
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
36%synergy
Genji Glove
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Ultima Weapon
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Samurai's Katana
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
25%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Explorer's Scope
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Embercleave
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Nettlecyst
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Shadowspear
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Argentum Armor
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Batterskull
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Godsend
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Basilisk Collar
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
24%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Annie Joins Up
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Fighter Class
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Windcrag Siege
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-17%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Furious Rise
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
62%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
54%synergy
Rogue's Passage
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
The Gold Saucer
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion49 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion48 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Summoning Materia
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
52%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
The Irencrag
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion51 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion51 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion51 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion51 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Brushland
85%inclusion44 decks52 decks
65%synergy
Battlefield Forge
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
61%synergy
Spire of Industry
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
77%synergy
Rootbound Crag
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
44%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
79%inclusion41 decks52 decks
42%synergy
Exotic Orchard
79%inclusion41 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Rugged Prairie
79%inclusion41 decks52 decks
69%synergy
Cinder Glade
79%inclusion41 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Canopy Vista
77%inclusion40 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Jungle Shrine
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
71%inclusion37 decks52 decks
65%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
50%synergy
Fortified Village
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
42%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
44%synergy
Mossfire Valley
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
44%synergy
Game Trail
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
44%synergy
Evolving Wilds
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Grove
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Sacred Peaks
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Stomping Ground
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Temple Garden
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
-13%synergy
Ash Barrens
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Spectator Seating
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Karplusan Forest
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-15%synergy
Sundown Pass
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-14%synergy
Spire Garden
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-14%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-16%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-9%synergy
Rockfall Vale
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-13%synergy
Starting Town
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Savannah
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Plateau
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Stump Stomp
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Summit
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy