Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget Core Equipment

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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
MTGStocks
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
94%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
94%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
84%synergy
Professor Hojo
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
84%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
81%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
80%synergy
Hero's Blade
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
77%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
76%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
75%synergy
Unfinished Business
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Rampant Growth
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
70%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
71%synergy
Austere Command
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Harmonize
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
67%synergy
Bastion Protector
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
73%synergy
Champion's Helm
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
70%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
68%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
70%synergy
Creatures
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
69%synergy
Helitrooper
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
67%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
63%synergy
Zack Fair
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
66%synergy
Bronze Guardian
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
66%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Armory Automaton
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Barret Wallace
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Weapons Vendor
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Summon: Kujata
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Freya Crescent
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Neyali, Suns' Vanguard
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Prava of the Steel Legion
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Ruby, Daring Tracker
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Elves
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Kona, Rescue Beastie
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Zirda, the Dawnwaker
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Kemba, Kha Enduring
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
67%synergy
Clever Concealment
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Chaos Warp
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-30%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-35%synergy
Slash of Light
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Restoration Magic
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Resistance Reunited
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Haste Magic
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Spectacular Tactics
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Nature's Lore
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Decimate
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
61%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Reach the Horizon
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Farseek
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-36%synergy
Goldwardens' Gambit
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Single Combat
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Commune with Beavers
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Suplex
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conqueror's Flail
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
67%synergy
Sword of the Animist
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
65%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
70%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
65%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Darksteel Plate
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Lightning Greaves
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Mask of Memory
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Skullclamp
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Explorer's Scope
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Samurai's Katana
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
White Mage's Staff
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Paladin's Arms
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Genji Glove
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Nettlecyst
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Ultima Weapon
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Bard's Bow
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Warrior's Sword
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Sylvok Battle-Chair
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Batterbone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Dragonwing Glider
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Tangleweave Armor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Glimmer Lens
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Monk's Fist
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Hexgold Hoverwings
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Cloak
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Leather Armor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Mace of the Valiant
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Kemba's Banner
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Hexgold Halberd
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
The Masamune
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Meltstrider's Gear
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Furious Rise
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
With Great Power...
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Encroaching Dragonstorm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Forge Anew
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Invigorating Hot Spring
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Intangible Virtue
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Web Up
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
63%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
The Gold Saucer
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Summoning Materia
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
78%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Blitzball
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Jungle Shrine
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Path of Ancestry
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Cinder Glade
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Game Trail
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Battlefield Forge
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Rootbound Crag
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Canopy Vista
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Fortified Village
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Rugged Prairie
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
63%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Mossfire Valley
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Spire of Industry
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Brushland
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Sacred Peaks
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Radiant Grove
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Evolving Wilds
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Ash Barrens
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Karplusan Forest
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy