Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER
$0.52
$0.52Legendary Creature — Human Soldier Mercenary
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Ranking
#18
Current Rank
#19
Last Week
#38
Last Month
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Commander gameplay videos featuring Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER.
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More Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER VideosNew Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER decks.
Improvised Arsenal+1% Synergy
$0.58
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals+1% Synergy
$1.02
Hard-Won Jitte+1% Synergy
$0.23
Bre of Clan Stoutarm0% Synergy
$0.39
Hexing Squelcher-2% Synergy
$18.81
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER's abilities and overall game plan.
Puresteel Paladin+87% Synergy
$2.55
Colossus Hammer+83% Synergy
$1.93
Conqueror's Flail+75% Synergy
$3.28
Red XIII, Proud Warrior+74% Synergy
$0.36
Sword of the Animist+73% Synergy
$8.32
Tifa, Martial Artist+73% Synergy
$0.87
Cid, Freeflier Pilot+71% Synergy
$0.63
Professor Hojo+62% Synergy
$0.32
Wrecking Ball Arm+62% Synergy
$0.40
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder+60% Synergy
$0.66
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER decks.
Buster Sword+60% Synergy
$36.74
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary+59% Synergy
$18.03
Champion's Helm+59% Synergy
$1.86
Clever Concealment+56% Synergy
$7.69
Ultimate Magic: Holy+54% Synergy
$0.68
Dispatch+54% Synergy
$0.28
Sram, Senior Edificer+52% Synergy
$3.36
Lightning Greaves+42% Synergy
$4.61
Nature's Lore+33% Synergy
$3.15
Cultivate+19% Synergy
$0.27
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Enlightened Tutor+5% Synergy
$32.53
Teferi's Protection+1% Synergy
$51.57
Ancient Tomb+1% Synergy
$109.97
Farewell0% Synergy
$7.48
Jeska's Will0% Synergy
$44.48
Smothering Tithe-2% Synergy
$50.05
Worldly Tutor-7% Synergy
$24.79
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero+52% Synergy
$0.45
Barret, Avalanche Leader+50% Synergy
$0.23
Zack Fair+48% Synergy
$0.18
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner+47% Synergy
$0.43
Yuffie, Materia Hunter+44% Synergy
$0.33
Professional Face-Breaker+41% Synergy
$8.91
Bastion Protector+41% Synergy
$0.87
Danitha Capashen, Paragon+40% Synergy
$0.60
Helitrooper+38% Synergy
$0.18
Stoneforge Mystic+38% Synergy
$28.82
Akiri, Fearless Voyager+33% Synergy
$1.11
Cloud, Planet's Champion+33% Synergy
$1.53
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior+32% Synergy
$0.38
Aerith, Last Ancient+31% Synergy
$0.31
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms+28% Synergy
$0.56
Lightning, Army of One+27% Synergy
$8.25
Codsworth, Handy Helper+26% Synergy
$10.35
Bronze Guardian+26% Synergy
$0.60
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded+25% Synergy
$5.67
Bruenor Battlehammer+25% Synergy
$0.85
Armory Automaton+25% Synergy
$1.55
Elena, Turk Recruit+24% Synergy
$0.27
Bureau Headmaster+22% Synergy
$5.91
Halvar, God of Battle+19% Synergy
$27.93
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist+18% Synergy
$3.31
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo+18% Synergy
$0.27
Barret Wallace+17% Synergy
$0.18
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller+17% Synergy
$0.30
Nahiri, Forged in Fury+16% Synergy
$8.39
Hellkite Tyrant+15% Synergy
$3.42
Reyav, Master Smith+13% Synergy
$0.29
Freya Crescent+12% Synergy
$0.27
Weapons Vendor+11% Synergy
$0.15
Heidegger, Shinra Executive+11% Synergy
$0.19
Beatrix, Loyal General+11% Synergy
$0.84
Armored Skyhunter+11% Synergy
$4.62
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar+10% Synergy
$3.05
Kodama of the West Tree+10% Synergy
$21.69
Danitha, New Benalia's Light+10% Synergy
$1.56
Avalanche of Sector 7+10% Synergy
$0.19
Amy Rose+9% Synergy
$1.55
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade+8% Synergy
$1.14
Adelbert Steiner+8% Synergy
$0.18
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal+8% Synergy
$0.48
Godo, Bandit Warlord+8% Synergy
$1.03
Summon: Kujata+7% Synergy
$0.25
Esper Sentinel+6% Synergy
$53.97
Aurelia, the Warleader+4% Synergy
$7.13
Delighted Halfling+2% Synergy
$22.65
Birds of Paradise0% Synergy
$13.51
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER safe.
Cloud's Limit Break+49% Synergy
$0.29
Lifestream's Blessing+36% Synergy
$0.53
Chaos Warp+30% Synergy
$0.56
Inventory Management+24% Synergy
$3.05
Stroke of Midnight+8% Synergy
$0.39
Tifa's Limit Break+8% Synergy
$0.28
Restoration Magic+7% Synergy
$1.60
Legion Leadership+4% Synergy
$0.47
Heroic Intervention+2% Synergy
$13.18
Deflecting Swat+2% Synergy
$66.81
Boros Charm-1% Synergy
$3.64
Flawless Maneuver-4% Synergy
$18.92
Swords to Plowshares-8% Synergy
$1.36
Akroma's Will-8% Synergy
$14.67
Path to Exile-14% Synergy
$1.28
Generous Gift-14% Synergy
$1.18
Beast Within-19% Synergy
$0.72
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER's game plan and control the board.
Vandalblast+47% Synergy
$2.56
Unfinished Business+46% Synergy
$0.27
Vanquish the Horde+41% Synergy
$0.31
Austere Command+36% Synergy
$0.44
Steelshaper's Gift+34% Synergy
$9.18
Open the Armory+27% Synergy
$3.31
Rampant Growth+21% Synergy
$0.42
Ultimate Magic: Meteor+19% Synergy
$0.28
Harmonize+18% Synergy
$0.19
Decimate+18% Synergy
$0.27
Secret Rendezvous+18% Synergy
$0.31
Nibelheim Aflame+13% Synergy
$3.33
Full Throttle+2% Synergy
$3.75
Chandra's Ignition-2% Synergy
$3.60
Three Visits-9% Synergy
$9.41
Blasphemous Act-10% Synergy
$0.77
Farseek-18% Synergy
$0.71
Kodama's Reach-19% Synergy
$1.35
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Behemoth Sledge+52% Synergy
$0.27
Darksteel Plate+50% Synergy
$5.39
Trailblazer's Boots+50% Synergy
$3.14
Conformer Shuriken+49% Synergy
$0.49
Hero's Blade+49% Synergy
$0.22
The Reaver Cleaver+37% Synergy
$10.46
Genji Glove+36% Synergy
$5.46
Sword of Feast and Famine+36% Synergy
$40.13
Hero's Heirloom+34% Synergy
$0.22
Blackblade Reforged+32% Synergy
$3.99
Hammer of Nazahn+32% Synergy
$14.81
Inspiring Statuary+27% Synergy
$0.37
Excalibur, Sword of Eden+27% Synergy
$14.32
Mask of Memory+27% Synergy
$0.44
Ultima Weapon+26% Synergy
$5.04
Shadowspear+25% Synergy
$39.40
Aettir and Priwen+22% Synergy
$6.04
Kaldra Compleat+21% Synergy
$7.87
Nettlecyst+18% Synergy
$3.74
Embercleave+18% Synergy
$9.49
Loxodon Warhammer+18% Synergy
$2.54
Mithril Coat+17% Synergy
$28.39
Sword of Fire and Ice+17% Synergy
$49.85
Adaptive Omnitool+16% Synergy
$1.50
Brotherhood Regalia+15% Synergy
$10.85
Explorer's Scope+15% Synergy
$0.20
Hexplate Wallbreaker+15% Synergy
$7.59
Helm of the Host+14% Synergy
$10.91
Umezawa's Jitte+14% Synergy
$12.39
Bloodforged Battle-Axe+13% Synergy
$2.29
Masterwork of Ingenuity+12% Synergy
$0.89
Sunforger+12% Synergy
$3.35
Dragonfire Blade+12% Synergy
$1.53
Machinist's Arsenal+12% Synergy
$0.45
Basilisk Collar+11% Synergy
$3.64
Sword of Hearth and Home+11% Synergy
$19.97
Swiftfoot Boots+10% Synergy
$2.00
Leyline Axe+10% Synergy
$2.47
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus+10% Synergy
$21.77
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes+9% Synergy
$7.90
Samurai's Katana+9% Synergy
$0.20
Sword of Forge and Frontier+9% Synergy
$10.55
Commander's Plate+9% Synergy
$44.89
Pip-Boy 3000+8% Synergy
$3.28
Dancer's Chakrams+8% Synergy
$0.32
Sword of Light and Shadow+8% Synergy
$14.47
Bladehold War-Whip+8% Synergy
$0.29
Power Fist+7% Synergy
$12.80
Sword of Wealth and Power+7% Synergy
$19.07
Skullclamp+5% Synergy
$5.02
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Forge Anew+53% Synergy
$5.08
Sigarda's Aid+45% Synergy
$17.00
Fighter Class+22% Synergy
$8.18
SOLDIER Military Program+19% Synergy
$0.30
Aggravated Assault+9% Synergy
$28.02
Furious Rise+9% Synergy
$0.08
Mantle of the Ancients+5% Synergy
$3.73
Super State+4% Synergy
$15.04
Strong Back+2% Synergy
$1.05
All That Glitters0% Synergy
$0.48
Annie Joins Up-8% Synergy
$5.24
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Slayers' Stronghold+51% Synergy
$0.28
Bonders' Enclave+41% Synergy
$0.89
Scavenger Grounds+33% Synergy
$0.44
Ishgard, the Holy See+13% Synergy
$1.27
Rogue's Passage+6% Synergy
$1.63
Urza's Saga+5% Synergy
$38.11
Inventors' Fair+5% Synergy
$13.01
Buried Ruin+4% Synergy
$0.36
Axgard Armory+4% Synergy
$0.45
Command Beacon+3% Synergy
$5.43
Boseiju, Who Endures-3% Synergy
$45.94
Reliquary Tower-7% Synergy
$3.84
Kessig Wolf Run-7% Synergy
$0.31
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth-11% Synergy
$14.69
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Summoning Materia+43% Synergy
$0.30
Arcane Signet+17% Synergy
$0.45
Sol Ring+12% Synergy
$1.18
The Aetherspark+10% Synergy
$21.56
Talisman of Conviction+1% Synergy
$0.34
Talisman of Unity-3% Synergy
$1.58
Talisman of Impulse-3% Synergy
$0.29
Fellwar Stone-4% Synergy
$1.11
Lands
The mana base foundation for Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Spire of Industry+60% Synergy
$0.27
Rugged Prairie+53% Synergy
$0.38
Fire-Lit Thicket+53% Synergy
$8.66
Battlefield Forge+48% Synergy
$0.31
Brushland+47% Synergy
$0.81
Sunpetal Grove+40% Synergy
$0.75
Sunscorched Divide+40% Synergy
$0.38
Furycalm Snarl+39% Synergy
$0.33
Rootbound Crag+38% Synergy
$0.36
Clifftop Retreat+37% Synergy
$0.34
Fortified Village+35% Synergy
$0.23
Sungrass Prairie+35% Synergy
$0.22
Mossfire Valley+35% Synergy
$0.16
Game Trail+34% Synergy
$0.26
Radiant Grove+33% Synergy
$0.29
Sacred Peaks+32% Synergy
$0.32
Wooded Ridgeline+31% Synergy
$0.21
Path of Ancestry+28% Synergy
$0.24
Exotic Orchard+24% Synergy
$0.27
Ash Barrens+24% Synergy
$1.03
Canopy Vista+21% Synergy
$0.25
Cinder Glade+20% Synergy
$0.37
Jungle Shrine+14% Synergy
$0.26
Evolving Wilds+12% Synergy
$0.22
Starting Town+7% Synergy
$11.24
Command Tower+6% Synergy
$0.24
Legion Leadership+4% Synergy
$0.47
Plains+3% Synergy
$0.21
Mountain+3% Synergy
$0.26
Sunbillow Verge+3% Synergy
$13.61
Forest+1% Synergy
$0.21
Sacred Foundry0% Synergy
$11.33
Thornspire Verge0% Synergy
$5.45
Hushwood Verge-1% Synergy
$6.27
Arid Mesa-2% Synergy
$28.64
Spectator Seating-2% Synergy
$15.89
Plateau-2% Synergy
$331.42
Sundown Pass-3% Synergy
$6.21
Savannah-3% Synergy
Taiga-3% Synergy
Stomping Ground-4% Synergy
$8.06
Windswept Heath-4% Synergy
$11.82
Wooded Foothills-4% Synergy
$18.04
Bountiful Promenade-5% Synergy
$17.28
Spire Garden-5% Synergy
$2.20
Karplusan Forest-5% Synergy
$0.40
Temple Garden-6% Synergy
$7.14
Overgrown Farmland-9% Synergy
$2.27
Jetmir's Garden-11% Synergy
$17.78
Rockfall Vale-11% Synergy
$1.95
Similar Commanders
The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER.
Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Cloud, Planet's Champion
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tana, the Bloodsower
Balan, Wandering Knight
Slicer, Hired Muscle
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Isamaru, Hound of Konda
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Beatrix, Loyal General
Ezio, Brash Novice
Icingdeath, Frost Tyrant
Huang Zhong, Shu General
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kodama of the East Tree
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tana, the Bloodsower
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Frodo, Determined Hero
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Flaming Fist
Adelbert Steiner
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Jareth, Leonine Titan
Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Flaming Fist
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Radiant, Serra Archangel