Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Upgraded 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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Sokka, Swordmaster
3.8%inclusion2 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
3.3%inclusion3 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
2.0%inclusion1 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Firebending Student
1.9%inclusion1 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Secret Tunnel
1.9%inclusion1 decks53 decks
-10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion128 decks130 decks
91%synergy
Colossus Hammer
89%inclusion116 decks130 decks
84%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
82%inclusion106 decks130 decks
77%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
80%inclusion101 decks126 decks
72%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion101 decks130 decks
70%synergy
Buster Sword
78%inclusion98 decks125 decks
70%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
77%inclusion97 decks126 decks
66%synergy
Sword of the Animist
73%inclusion95 decks130 decks
66%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
75%inclusion94 decks126 decks
66%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
76%inclusion96 decks127 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Nature's Lore
68%inclusion89 decks130 decks
30%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion89 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Forge Anew
66%inclusion86 decks130 decks
62%synergy
Professor Hojo
64%inclusion81 decks126 decks
56%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
63%inclusion80 decks126 decks
55%synergy
Heroic Intervention
62%inclusion80 decks130 decks
22%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
62%inclusion80 decks130 decks
57%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
59%inclusion77 decks130 decks
55%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
58%inclusion76 decks130 decks
55%synergy
Champion's Helm
58%inclusion75 decks130 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion38 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
54%inclusion68 decks126 decks
45%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
49%inclusion64 decks130 decks
45%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
47%inclusion59 decks126 decks
39%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
46%inclusion58 decks126 decks
39%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
45%inclusion57 decks126 decks
41%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
43%inclusion56 decks130 decks
40%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
42%inclusion53 decks126 decks
36%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
41%inclusion52 decks126 decks
36%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
41%inclusion53 decks130 decks
38%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
41%inclusion53 decks130 decks
36%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
40%inclusion52 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
40%inclusion50 decks126 decks
36%synergy
Zack Fair
39%inclusion49 decks126 decks
33%synergy
Birds of Paradise
38%inclusion50 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion49 decks130 decks
26%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
37%inclusion48 decks130 decks
30%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
36%inclusion45 decks126 decks
30%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
34%inclusion42 decks124 decks
32%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
32%inclusion41 decks130 decks
30%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
29%inclusion38 decks130 decks
27%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
28%inclusion37 decks130 decks
25%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
28%inclusion37 decks130 decks
27%synergy
Helitrooper
25%inclusion32 decks126 decks
21%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
25%inclusion32 decks130 decks
23%synergy
Delighted Halfling
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
23%inclusion29 decks126 decks
19%synergy
Bastion Protector
22%inclusion28 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Amy Rose
19%inclusion23 decks119 decks
18%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Freya Crescent
17%inclusion21 decks126 decks
15%synergy
Lion Sash
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
14%inclusion18 decks126 decks
13%synergy
Bronze Guardian
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Armory Automaton
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Barret Wallace
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Clever Concealment
57%inclusion74 decks130 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion63 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Dispatch
45%inclusion59 decks130 decks
40%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
43%inclusion54 decks126 decks
35%synergy
Chaos Warp
41%inclusion53 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Inventory Management
37%inclusion48 decks130 decks
33%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
35%inclusion44 decks126 decks
29%synergy
Boros Charm
31%inclusion40 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
20%inclusion25 decks126 decks
14%synergy
Beast Within
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
-16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Generous Gift
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
-19%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Eladamri's Call
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
49%inclusion64 decks130 decks
46%synergy
Cultivate
48%inclusion63 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Vandalblast
45%inclusion58 decks130 decks
36%synergy
Farseek
43%inclusion56 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
40%inclusion52 decks130 decks
26%synergy
Rampant Growth
40%inclusion52 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Open the Armory
37%inclusion48 decks130 decks
33%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
35%inclusion45 decks130 decks
30%synergy
Unfinished Business
28%inclusion37 decks130 decks
26%synergy
Three Visits
26%inclusion34 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
21%inclusion26 decks125 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
Harmonize
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Decimate
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
-21%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
5%synergy
Stump Stomp
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
56%inclusion73 decks130 decks
53%synergy
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion72 decks130 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
52%inclusion68 decks130 decks
48%synergy
Shadowspear
48%inclusion63 decks130 decks
45%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
45%inclusion59 decks130 decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion58 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Genji Glove
44%inclusion55 decks124 decks
39%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
44%inclusion55 decks126 decks
37%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
42%inclusion54 decks130 decks
38%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
41%inclusion53 decks130 decks
36%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
40%inclusion52 decks130 decks
36%synergy
Darksteel Plate
39%inclusion51 decks130 decks
35%synergy
Mithril Coat
37%inclusion48 decks130 decks
33%synergy
Hero's Blade
37%inclusion48 decks130 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
35%inclusion46 decks130 decks
34%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
34%inclusion44 decks130 decks
31%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
32%inclusion41 decks130 decks
30%synergy
Nettlecyst
30%inclusion39 decks130 decks
28%synergy
Embercleave
29%inclusion38 decks130 decks
27%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
28%inclusion37 decks130 decks
27%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
28%inclusion37 decks130 decks
27%synergy
Ultima Weapon
28%inclusion35 decks126 decks
24%synergy
Basilisk Collar
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
25%inclusion31 decks124 decks
22%synergy
Helm of the Host
25%inclusion32 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Mask of Memory
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
18%inclusion23 decks128 decks
16%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Sunforger
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
14%inclusion18 decks126 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Power Fist
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Samurai's Katana
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Plate
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
10%inclusion13 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
31%inclusion40 decks130 decks
29%synergy
Aggravated Assault
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Annie Joins Up
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
-8%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
9%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-26%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
45%inclusion58 decks130 decks
40%synergy
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion51 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
30%inclusion39 decks130 decks
26%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
29%inclusion38 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
21%inclusion27 decks126 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Axgard Armory
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion129 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion124 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Summoning Materia
29%inclusion37 decks126 decks
24%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion130 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion130 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
99%inclusion129 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion128 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
77%inclusion100 decks130 decks
24%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
72%inclusion94 decks130 decks
31%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
71%inclusion92 decks130 decks
34%synergy
Battlefield Forge
70%inclusion91 decks130 decks
48%synergy
Rootbound Crag
68%inclusion88 decks130 decks
31%synergy
Brushland
65%inclusion84 decks130 decks
45%synergy
Spire of Industry
62%inclusion80 decks130 decks
57%synergy
Stomping Ground
60%inclusion78 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Sacred Foundry
58%inclusion75 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Canopy Vista
58%inclusion75 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Temple Garden
55%inclusion71 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Cinder Glade
53%inclusion69 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Jungle Shrine
50%inclusion65 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
49%inclusion64 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Windswept Heath
46%inclusion60 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
46%inclusion60 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
46%inclusion60 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
45%inclusion58 decks130 decks
35%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
44%inclusion57 decks130 decks
37%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
41%inclusion53 decks130 decks
25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
40%inclusion52 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Game Trail
37%inclusion48 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Fortified Village
36%inclusion47 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Spectator Seating
35%inclusion46 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
35%inclusion45 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
33%inclusion43 decks130 decks
25%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
32%inclusion42 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Spire Garden
32%inclusion41 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Mossfire Valley
31%inclusion40 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
-7%synergy
Sundown Pass
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Karplusan Forest
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Hushwood Verge
22%inclusion28 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Sacred Peaks
22%inclusion28 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Starting Town
21%inclusion26 decks126 decks
18%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Thornspire Verge
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Rockfall Vale
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
Radiant Grove
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Savannah
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Lush Portico
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Taiga
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
6%synergy