Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

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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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Avatar's Wrath
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
4.9%inclusion6 decks123 decks
0%synergy
Meteor Sword
1.6%inclusion1 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
1.5%inclusion1 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
1.3%inclusion1 decks76 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion210 decks215 decks
90%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
91%inclusion182 decks199 decks
84%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
87%inclusion187 decks215 decks
84%synergy
Buster Sword
91%inclusion181 decks198 decks
83%synergy
Colossus Hammer
83%inclusion179 decks215 decks
78%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
81%inclusion174 decks215 decks
77%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
79%inclusion170 decks215 decks
75%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
79%inclusion169 decks215 decks
71%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
72%inclusion154 decks215 decks
67%synergy
Forge Anew
71%inclusion152 decks215 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion163 decks215 decks
18%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
70%inclusion140 decks199 decks
60%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
69%inclusion137 decks199 decks
58%synergy
Shadowspear
68%inclusion146 decks215 decks
64%synergy
Heroic Intervention
65%inclusion140 decks215 decks
25%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
65%inclusion129 decks199 decks
56%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
65%inclusion139 decks215 decks
62%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
65%inclusion139 decks215 decks
61%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
60%inclusion130 decks215 decks
57%synergy
Nature's Lore
58%inclusion125 decks215 decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
47%inclusion101 decks215 decks
30%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
41%inclusion89 decks215 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion72 decks215 decks
27%synergy
Smothering Tithe
28%inclusion61 decks215 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion21 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Worldly Tutor
10%inclusion21 decks215 decks
-3%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.0%inclusion15 decks215 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
51%inclusion110 decks215 decks
39%synergy
Professor Hojo
51%inclusion101 decks199 decks
42%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
50%inclusion108 decks215 decks
46%synergy
Birds of Paradise
49%inclusion105 decks215 decks
26%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
48%inclusion103 decks215 decks
45%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
45%inclusion97 decks215 decks
42%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
45%inclusion89 decks199 decks
35%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
44%inclusion94 decks215 decks
39%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
42%inclusion90 decks215 decks
20%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
42%inclusion90 decks215 decks
40%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
41%inclusion81 decks199 decks
36%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
39%inclusion78 decks199 decks
35%synergy
Delighted Halfling
38%inclusion82 decks215 decks
28%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
36%inclusion78 decks215 decks
34%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
33%inclusion65 decks199 decks
26%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
33%inclusion70 decks215 decks
31%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
30%inclusion60 decks199 decks
26%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
30%inclusion64 decks215 decks
28%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
30%inclusion59 decks199 decks
24%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
30%inclusion59 decks199 decks
22%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
29%inclusion58 decks199 decks
22%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
29%inclusion62 decks215 decks
25%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
28%inclusion60 decks215 decks
21%synergy
Zack Fair
27%inclusion54 decks199 decks
21%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
25%inclusion48 decks192 decks
23%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
21%inclusion45 decks215 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
20%inclusion43 decks215 decks
17%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
20%inclusion43 decks215 decks
17%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
18%inclusion39 decks215 decks
17%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion35 decks215 decks
13%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
16%inclusion35 decks215 decks
15%synergy
Helitrooper
16%inclusion32 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
15%inclusion33 decks215 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion33 decks215 decks
11%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
15%inclusion32 decks215 decks
11%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
15%inclusion29 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Amy Rose
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Bloom Tender
13%inclusion29 decks215 decks
6%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
13%inclusion28 decks215 decks
11%synergy
Freya Crescent
13%inclusion25 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
13%inclusion27 decks215 decks
11%synergy
Bastion Protector
12%inclusion26 decks215 decks
9%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
12%inclusion25 decks215 decks
0%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
11%inclusion24 decks215 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
11%inclusion23 decks215 decks
6%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
11%inclusion23 decks215 decks
10%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
10%inclusion22 decks215 decks
10%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
10%inclusion19 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
9.3%inclusion20 decks215 decks
8%synergy
Mother of Runes
8.4%inclusion18 decks215 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
55%inclusion118 decks215 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
42%inclusion91 decks215 decks
34%synergy
Deflecting Swat
40%inclusion86 decks215 decks
28%synergy
Inventory Management
40%inclusion85 decks215 decks
35%synergy
Dispatch
35%inclusion76 decks215 decks
30%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
29%inclusion58 decks199 decks
23%synergy
Boros Charm
29%inclusion62 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
27%inclusion54 decks199 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion51 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion46 decks215 decks
-7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion43 decks215 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion41 decks215 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion40 decks215 decks
-2%synergy
Beast Within
17%inclusion36 decks215 decks
-16%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
16%inclusion32 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion27 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion27 decks215 decks
8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion23 decks215 decks
9%synergy
Final Showdown
9.3%inclusion20 decks215 decks
8%synergy
Eladamri's Call
9.3%inclusion20 decks215 decks
0%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.9%inclusion17 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.0%inclusion15 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.0%inclusion15 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.0%inclusion13 decks215 decks
2%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
41%inclusion88 decks215 decks
13%synergy
Open the Armory
40%inclusion87 decks215 decks
36%synergy
Farseek
38%inclusion82 decks215 decks
-10%synergy
Cultivate
32%inclusion69 decks215 decks
-18%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion66 decks215 decks
22%synergy
Unfinished Business
24%inclusion51 decks215 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion48 decks215 decks
-3%synergy
Rampant Growth
22%inclusion48 decks215 decks
-16%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion44 decks215 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion36 decks215 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
14%inclusion30 decks215 decks
10%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
12%inclusion24 decks198 decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion25 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Stump Stomp
8.8%inclusion19 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.4%inclusion16 decks215 decks
-22%synergy
Decimate
7.4%inclusion16 decks215 decks
0%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.0%inclusion15 decks215 decks
3%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
6.5%inclusion13 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
-1%synergy
Full Throttle
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Animist
56%inclusion120 decks215 decks
49%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
55%inclusion119 decks215 decks
54%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
53%inclusion114 decks215 decks
50%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion104 decks215 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion102 decks215 decks
21%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
46%inclusion91 decks199 decks
38%synergy
Mithril Coat
45%inclusion96 decks215 decks
40%synergy
Genji Glove
42%inclusion80 decks191 decks
37%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
40%inclusion85 decks215 decks
35%synergy
Embercleave
36%inclusion78 decks215 decks
34%synergy
Champion's Helm
33%inclusion71 decks215 decks
27%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
33%inclusion70 decks215 decks
31%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
31%inclusion66 decks215 decks
28%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
27%inclusion59 decks215 decks
22%synergy
Nettlecyst
27%inclusion59 decks215 decks
25%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
27%inclusion52 decks192 decks
24%synergy
Helm of the Host
27%inclusion57 decks215 decks
23%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
25%inclusion50 decks199 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Plate
25%inclusion54 decks215 decks
24%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
25%inclusion54 decks215 decks
24%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
24%inclusion51 decks215 decks
23%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
24%inclusion51 decks215 decks
20%synergy
Sunforger
24%inclusion51 decks215 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23%inclusion50 decks215 decks
21%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion49 decks215 decks
21%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
22%inclusion47 decks215 decks
20%synergy
Ultima Weapon
22%inclusion43 decks199 decks
18%synergy
Hero's Blade
20%inclusion42 decks215 decks
17%synergy
Basilisk Collar
19%inclusion40 decks215 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion39 decks215 decks
14%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
16%inclusion35 decks215 decks
15%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
16%inclusion34 decks215 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
16%inclusion34 decks215 decks
15%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
15%inclusion33 decks215 decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion33 decks215 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
15%inclusion33 decks215 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion29 decks203 decks
12%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
14%inclusion30 decks215 decks
13%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion27 decks215 decks
-2%synergy
Power Fist
12%inclusion26 decks215 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion25 decks215 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
12%inclusion25 decks215 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion25 decks215 decks
10%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
10%inclusion20 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Thran Power Suit
10%inclusion21 decks215 decks
9%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
10%inclusion21 decks215 decks
7%synergy
Argentum Armor
10%inclusion21 decks215 decks
9%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
8.8%inclusion19 decks215 decks
8%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
8.4%inclusion17 decks203 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
40%inclusion87 decks215 decks
38%synergy
Aggravated Assault
26%inclusion55 decks215 decks
20%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
15%inclusion32 decks215 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion27 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Annie Joins Up
13%inclusion27 decks215 decks
-6%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
9.3%inclusion20 decks215 decks
-22%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
6.5%inclusion13 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Super State
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Strong Back
5.6%inclusion12 decks215 decks
1%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
53%inclusion114 decks215 decks
37%synergy
Urza's Saga
49%inclusion105 decks215 decks
45%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion78 decks215 decks
9%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
27%inclusion57 decks215 decks
22%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
24%inclusion51 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
20%inclusion43 decks215 decks
3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
19%inclusion41 decks215 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion38 decks215 decks
-1%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
15%inclusion33 decks215 decks
11%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion30 decks199 decks
12%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion29 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion28 decks215 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion26 decks215 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion26 decks215 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion23 decks215 decks
7%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.9%inclusion17 decks215 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Den
5.6%inclusion12 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.1%inclusion11 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion206 decks215 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion184 decks215 decks
11%synergy
The Aetherspark
24%inclusion52 decks215 decks
23%synergy
Mox Opal
24%inclusion52 decks215 decks
23%synergy
Summoning Materia
21%inclusion42 decks199 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
14%inclusion31 decks215 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Unity
12%inclusion25 decks215 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion24 decks215 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
11%inclusion23 decks215 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
6.5%inclusion14 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion210 decks215 decks
7%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion208 decks215 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion205 decks215 decks
0%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion203 decks215 decks
-2%synergy
Savannah
92%inclusion197 decks215 decks
81%synergy
Taiga
91%inclusion195 decks215 decks
80%synergy
Plateau
90%inclusion193 decks215 decks
79%synergy
Sacred Foundry
88%inclusion189 decks215 decks
49%synergy
Temple Garden
88%inclusion189 decks215 decks
47%synergy
Stomping Ground
87%inclusion187 decks215 decks
44%synergy
Windswept Heath
83%inclusion179 decks215 decks
53%synergy
Wooded Foothills
83%inclusion178 decks215 decks
53%synergy
Arid Mesa
82%inclusion176 decks215 decks
54%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
66%inclusion141 decks215 decks
24%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
59%inclusion126 decks215 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion125 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Spectator Seating
58%inclusion124 decks215 decks
32%synergy
Spire Garden
55%inclusion118 decks215 decks
27%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
41%inclusion88 decks215 decks
4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
41%inclusion88 decks215 decks
0%synergy
Battlefield Forge
40%inclusion86 decks215 decks
18%synergy
Rootbound Crag
40%inclusion86 decks215 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
33%inclusion72 decks215 decks
29%synergy
Brushland
32%inclusion69 decks215 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
30%inclusion65 decks215 decks
24%synergy
Flooded Strand
28%inclusion61 decks215 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion54 decks215 decks
20%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion52 decks215 decks
17%synergy
Rugged Prairie
24%inclusion52 decks215 decks
15%synergy
Jungle Shrine
24%inclusion51 decks215 decks
-32%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion50 decks215 decks
17%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
22%inclusion48 decks215 decks
16%synergy
Hushwood Verge
22%inclusion48 decks215 decks
11%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
22%inclusion47 decks215 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
21%inclusion46 decks215 decks
15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion45 decks215 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion45 decks215 decks
16%synergy
Lush Portico
20%inclusion44 decks215 decks
11%synergy
Thornspire Verge
20%inclusion43 decks215 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion42 decks215 decks
-16%synergy
Commercial District
17%inclusion37 decks215 decks
9%synergy
Elegant Parlor
17%inclusion36 decks215 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion35 decks215 decks
11%synergy
Cinder Glade
16%inclusion35 decks215 decks
-33%synergy
Canopy Vista
16%inclusion34 decks215 decks
-34%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion34 decks215 decks
12%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion33 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion33 decks215 decks
11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
15%inclusion32 decks215 decks
13%synergy
Karplusan Forest
14%inclusion30 decks215 decks
-3%synergy