Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget 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
Meteor Sword
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
2.3%inclusion1 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Fire Nation Warship
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Airbending Lesson
1.1%inclusion1 decks90 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion130 decks140 decks
87%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
94%inclusion132 decks140 decks
86%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
90%inclusion122 decks135 decks
80%synergy
Champion's Helm
84%inclusion118 decks140 decks
79%synergy
Hero's Blade
81%inclusion114 decks140 decks
78%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
87%inclusion117 decks135 decks
78%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
85%inclusion115 decks135 decks
77%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
80%inclusion112 decks140 decks
75%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
80%inclusion112 decks140 decks
75%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
84%inclusion114 decks135 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
89%inclusion124 decks140 decks
38%synergy
Rampant Growth
83%inclusion116 decks140 decks
44%synergy
Professor Hojo
81%inclusion110 decks135 decks
73%synergy
Sword of the Animist
81%inclusion113 decks140 decks
74%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
80%inclusion108 decks135 decks
71%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
79%inclusion107 decks135 decks
73%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
77%inclusion104 decks135 decks
69%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
76%inclusion103 decks135 decks
69%synergy
Austere Command
76%inclusion106 decks140 decks
61%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
76%inclusion102 decks135 decks
69%synergy
Creatures
Zack Fair
76%inclusion102 decks135 decks
69%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
70%inclusion95 decks135 decks
63%synergy
Bastion Protector
70%inclusion98 decks140 decks
67%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
68%inclusion92 decks135 decks
62%synergy
Helitrooper
67%inclusion91 decks135 decks
63%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
63%inclusion88 decks140 decks
56%synergy
Bronze Guardian
59%inclusion83 decks140 decks
57%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
49%inclusion66 decks135 decks
46%synergy
Armory Automaton
48%inclusion67 decks140 decks
46%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
47%inclusion64 decks135 decks
43%synergy
Barret Wallace
40%inclusion54 decks135 decks
38%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
39%inclusion52 decks135 decks
36%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
33%inclusion46 decks140 decks
28%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
32%inclusion45 decks140 decks
29%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
32%inclusion43 decks135 decks
28%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
32%inclusion43 decks135 decks
30%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
30%inclusion42 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
30%inclusion42 decks140 decks
29%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
29%inclusion39 decks135 decks
25%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
24%inclusion33 decks135 decks
23%synergy
Freya Crescent
24%inclusion33 decks135 decks
23%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
24%inclusion33 decks135 decks
22%synergy
Weapons Vendor
23%inclusion31 decks135 decks
21%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
21%inclusion28 decks135 decks
19%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Summon: Kujata
19%inclusion25 decks135 decks
17%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
17%inclusion23 decks135 decks
16%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
-6%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Lizard Blades
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Item Shopkeep
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Mister Gutsy
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
0%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Amy Rose
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
75%inclusion105 decks140 decks
70%synergy
Clever Concealment
73%inclusion102 decks140 decks
65%synergy
Chaos Warp
68%inclusion95 decks140 decks
48%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
64%inclusion86 decks135 decks
58%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
24%inclusion33 decks140 decks
-34%synergy
Path to Exile
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
-32%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
19%inclusion26 decks135 decks
17%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Inventory Management
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Slash of Light
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
-32%synergy
Boros Charm
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
-18%synergy
Beast Within
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
-25%synergy
Generous Gift
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-22%synergy
Haste Magic
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
74%inclusion104 decks140 decks
66%synergy
Nature's Lore
74%inclusion104 decks140 decks
36%synergy
Unfinished Business
73%inclusion102 decks140 decks
70%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
60%inclusion84 decks140 decks
56%synergy
Harmonize
52%inclusion73 decks140 decks
43%synergy
Decimate
49%inclusion69 decks140 decks
42%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
43%inclusion58 decks135 decks
40%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
42%inclusion59 decks140 decks
40%synergy
Open the Armory
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Farseek
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
-36%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
-15%synergy
Reach the Horizon
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Single Combat
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-24%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conformer Shuriken
74%inclusion100 decks135 decks
67%synergy
Darksteel Plate
71%inclusion100 decks140 decks
68%synergy
Lightning Greaves
69%inclusion96 decks140 decks
44%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
68%inclusion95 decks140 decks
64%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
64%inclusion89 decks140 decks
62%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
56%inclusion79 decks140 decks
52%synergy
Mask of Memory
53%inclusion74 decks140 decks
51%synergy
Explorer's Scope
42%inclusion59 decks140 decks
40%synergy
Skullclamp
36%inclusion50 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Genji Glove
27%inclusion37 decks135 decks
22%synergy
Ultima Weapon
27%inclusion36 decks135 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion37 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Samurai's Katana
22%inclusion30 decks135 decks
21%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
21%inclusion29 decks135 decks
20%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
19%inclusion26 decks135 decks
18%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Nettlecyst
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Buster Sword
15%inclusion20 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
12%inclusion16 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Basilisk Collar
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Paladin's Arms
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Bard's Bow
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Argentum Armor
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
8%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Warrior's Sword
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
7%synergy
White Mage's Staff
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Fireshrieker
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Glimmer Lens
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Batterbone
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Embercleave
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Mandibular Kite
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
44%inclusion59 decks135 decks
41%synergy
Forge Anew
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Furious Rise
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
19%synergy
All That Glitters
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Strong Back
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Annie Joins Up
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-13%synergy
Fighter Class
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
74%inclusion103 decks140 decks
69%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
66%inclusion93 decks140 decks
62%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
60%inclusion84 decks140 decks
50%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
-4%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
6%synergy
The Gold Saucer
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion132 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion130 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Summoning Materia
75%inclusion101 decks135 decks
69%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion140 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion139 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion139 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion136 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Jungle Shrine
91%inclusion127 decks140 decks
35%synergy
Canopy Vista
89%inclusion125 decks140 decks
40%synergy
Cinder Glade
89%inclusion125 decks140 decks
40%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
89%inclusion124 decks140 decks
47%synergy
Rootbound Crag
86%inclusion120 decks140 decks
49%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
85%inclusion119 decks140 decks
48%synergy
Path of Ancestry
84%inclusion118 decks140 decks
49%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
82%inclusion115 decks140 decks
67%synergy
Game Trail
81%inclusion113 decks140 decks
60%synergy
Exotic Orchard
81%inclusion113 decks140 decks
27%synergy
Battlefield Forge
81%inclusion113 decks140 decks
59%synergy
Brushland
79%inclusion110 decks140 decks
59%synergy
Fortified Village
78%inclusion109 decks140 decks
57%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
76%inclusion107 decks140 decks
60%synergy
Rugged Prairie
76%inclusion107 decks140 decks
67%synergy
Mossfire Valley
74%inclusion103 decks140 decks
60%synergy
Spire of Industry
74%inclusion103 decks140 decks
69%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
73%inclusion102 decks140 decks
66%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
71%inclusion100 decks140 decks
63%synergy
Evolving Wilds
68%inclusion95 decks140 decks
37%synergy
Sacred Peaks
64%inclusion89 decks140 decks
58%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
62%inclusion87 decks140 decks
57%synergy
Radiant Grove
61%inclusion85 decks140 decks
55%synergy
Ash Barrens
51%inclusion71 decks140 decks
45%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
12%inclusion16 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Plenty
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Karplusan Forest
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-15%synergy
Temple of Abandon
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-6%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
5%synergy