Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget Core

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Rumble Arena
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Ba Sing Se
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Kyoshi Village
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
92%inclusion111 decks121 decks
86%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
93%inclusion113 decks121 decks
85%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
90%inclusion109 decks121 decks
85%synergy
Unfinished Business
88%inclusion106 decks121 decks
85%synergy
Hero's Blade
88%inclusion106 decks121 decks
85%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
93%inclusion113 decks121 decks
83%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
88%inclusion106 decks121 decks
81%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
86%inclusion104 decks121 decks
81%synergy
Professor Hojo
89%inclusion108 decks121 decks
81%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
84%inclusion102 decks121 decks
80%synergy
Top Cards
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
88%inclusion107 decks121 decks
80%synergy
Cultivate
88%inclusion107 decks121 decks
38%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
88%inclusion107 decks121 decks
80%synergy
Rampant Growth
87%inclusion105 decks121 decks
48%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
87%inclusion105 decks121 decks
77%synergy
Champion's Helm
86%inclusion104 decks121 decks
80%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
86%inclusion104 decks121 decks
78%synergy
Dispatch
84%inclusion102 decks121 decks
79%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
84%inclusion102 decks121 decks
77%synergy
Austere Command
83%inclusion101 decks121 decks
69%synergy
Creatures
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
83%inclusion100 decks121 decks
73%synergy
Zack Fair
82%inclusion99 decks121 decks
75%synergy
Bastion Protector
81%inclusion98 decks121 decks
78%synergy
Helitrooper
81%inclusion98 decks121 decks
76%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
79%inclusion96 decks121 decks
72%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
79%inclusion95 decks121 decks
73%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
76%inclusion92 decks121 decks
69%synergy
Bronze Guardian
75%inclusion91 decks121 decks
73%synergy
Armory Automaton
70%inclusion85 decks121 decks
69%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
70%inclusion85 decks121 decks
66%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
64%inclusion78 decks121 decks
61%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
64%inclusion77 decks121 decks
61%synergy
Barret Wallace
62%inclusion75 decks121 decks
60%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
56%inclusion68 decks121 decks
55%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
52%inclusion63 decks121 decks
51%synergy
Summon: Kujata
49%inclusion59 decks121 decks
47%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
49%inclusion59 decks121 decks
47%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
32%inclusion39 decks121 decks
29%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
21%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
20%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Weapons Vendor
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Freya Crescent
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Item Shopkeep
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
-15%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Cloud's Limit Break
83%inclusion100 decks121 decks
76%synergy
Clever Concealment
81%inclusion98 decks121 decks
73%synergy
Chaos Warp
80%inclusion97 decks121 decks
61%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
77%inclusion93 decks121 decks
71%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
-40%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
-42%synergy
Slash of Light
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Beast Within
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-27%synergy
Haste Magic
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Vanquish the Horde
82%inclusion99 decks121 decks
78%synergy
Vandalblast
81%inclusion98 decks121 decks
73%synergy
Nature's Lore
80%inclusion97 decks121 decks
42%synergy
Harmonize
77%inclusion93 decks121 decks
68%synergy
Decimate
69%inclusion84 decks121 decks
62%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
64%inclusion78 decks121 decks
62%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
64%inclusion78 decks121 decks
63%synergy
Farseek
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
-37%synergy
Reach the Horizon
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hero's Heirloom
82%inclusion99 decks121 decks
80%synergy
Lightning Greaves
81%inclusion98 decks121 decks
56%synergy
Sword of the Animist
81%inclusion98 decks121 decks
74%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
81%inclusion98 decks121 decks
74%synergy
Darksteel Plate
80%inclusion97 decks121 decks
76%synergy
Mask of Memory
74%inclusion90 decks121 decks
72%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
74%inclusion89 decks121 decks
70%synergy
Skullclamp
66%inclusion80 decks121 decks
51%synergy
Explorer's Scope
64%inclusion78 decks121 decks
62%synergy
Samurai's Katana
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Genji Glove
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Ultima Weapon
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
-13%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Paladin's Arms
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Nettlecyst
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Bard's Bow
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
3%synergy
White Mage's Staff
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Warrior's Sword
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Glimmer Lens
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Tangleweave Armor
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Hexgold Halberd
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
68%inclusion82 decks121 decks
65%synergy
Furious Rise
50%inclusion61 decks121 decks
50%synergy
Forge Anew
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
84%inclusion102 decks121 decks
79%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
76%inclusion92 decks121 decks
72%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
71%inclusion86 decks121 decks
61%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion115 decks121 decks
21%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion113 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Summoning Materia
86%inclusion104 decks121 decks
80%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion121 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion119 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion119 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion118 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Jungle Shrine
92%inclusion111 decks121 decks
36%synergy
Path of Ancestry
92%inclusion111 decks121 decks
57%synergy
Cinder Glade
91%inclusion110 decks121 decks
41%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
90%inclusion109 decks121 decks
49%synergy
Canopy Vista
89%inclusion108 decks121 decks
40%synergy
Rootbound Crag
88%inclusion107 decks121 decks
52%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
88%inclusion107 decks121 decks
52%synergy
Battlefield Forge
88%inclusion106 decks121 decks
66%synergy
Rugged Prairie
87%inclusion105 decks121 decks
77%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
86%inclusion104 decks121 decks
70%synergy
Exotic Orchard
85%inclusion103 decks121 decks
32%synergy
Fortified Village
85%inclusion103 decks121 decks
64%synergy
Game Trail
84%inclusion102 decks121 decks
64%synergy
Brushland
83%inclusion100 decks121 decks
63%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
82%inclusion99 decks121 decks
66%synergy
Mossfire Valley
82%inclusion99 decks121 decks
68%synergy
Spire of Industry
80%inclusion97 decks121 decks
76%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
80%inclusion97 decks121 decks
74%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
79%inclusion95 decks121 decks
70%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
72%inclusion87 decks121 decks
67%synergy
Radiant Grove
71%inclusion86 decks121 decks
66%synergy
Sacred Peaks
71%inclusion86 decks121 decks
66%synergy
Evolving Wilds
69%inclusion84 decks121 decks
39%synergy
Ash Barrens
63%inclusion76 decks121 decks
57%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
-7%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy