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Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER
Price tag $0.92

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier Mercenary

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Naya

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#8 Current Rank
#6 Last Week
#98 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER decks.

Sami, Wildcat Captain Sami, Wildcat Captain
+2% Synergy $1.93
The Dominion Bracelet The Dominion Bracelet
+2% Synergy $0.89
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
0% Synergy $7.96
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-1% Synergy $2.18
Pain for All Pain for All
-1% Synergy $0.62

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER's abilities and overall game plan.

Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+89% Synergy $1.84
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+83% Synergy $1.76
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+74% Synergy $5.28
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+74% Synergy $3.92
Tifa, Martial Artist Tifa, Martial Artist
+71% Synergy $1.30
Red XIII, Proud Warrior Red XIII, Proud Warrior
+71% Synergy $0.30
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+69% Synergy $0.65
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+61% Synergy $0.46
Professor Hojo Professor Hojo
+61% Synergy $0.21
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
+57% Synergy $0.65

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER decks.

Buster Sword Buster Sword
+56% Synergy $35.22
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+56% Synergy $4.94
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+56% Synergy $1.62
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+56% Synergy $23.93
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
+53% Synergy $0.71
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+53% Synergy $0.58
Barret, Avalanche Leader Barret, Avalanche Leader
+52% Synergy $0.15
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+42% Synergy $4.54
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+34% Synergy $1.99
Cultivate Cultivate
+16% Synergy $0.54

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+5% Synergy $37.00
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+2% Synergy $50.95
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $95.44
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+1% Synergy $25.52
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $82.60
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $50.22
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $34.30
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-7% Synergy $23.45

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+52% Synergy $1.50
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+48% Synergy $0.16
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
+47% Synergy $0.51
Yuffie, Materia Hunter Yuffie, Materia Hunter
+45% Synergy $0.36
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+42% Synergy $3.56
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+39% Synergy $0.32
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+39% Synergy $28.81
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+39% Synergy $0.80
Helitrooper Helitrooper
+38% Synergy $0.14
Akiri, Fearless Voyager Akiri, Fearless Voyager
+35% Synergy $0.59
Cloud, Planet's Champion Cloud, Planet's Champion
+34% Synergy $2.50
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
+31% Synergy $0.58
Aerith, Last Ancient Aerith, Last Ancient
+30% Synergy $0.40
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+28% Synergy $10.22
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
+28% Synergy $0.47
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
+27% Synergy $0.85
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+27% Synergy $1.18
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
+26% Synergy $8.07
Armory Automaton Armory Automaton
+26% Synergy $3.67
Bureau Headmaster Bureau Headmaster
+25% Synergy $5.79
Lightning, Army of One Lightning, Army of One
+24% Synergy $10.93
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+24% Synergy $0.20
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+20% Synergy $29.69
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
+19% Synergy $0.15
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+19% Synergy $2.72
Barret Wallace Barret Wallace
+18% Synergy $0.08
Nahiri, Forged in Fury Nahiri, Forged in Fury
+18% Synergy $12.03
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
+17% Synergy $0.38
Reyav, Master Smith Reyav, Master Smith
+14% Synergy $0.20
Freya Crescent Freya Crescent
+13% Synergy $0.09
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+13% Synergy $6.66
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+12% Synergy $3.95
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+11% Synergy $16.68
Danitha, New Benalia's Light Danitha, New Benalia's Light
+11% Synergy $1.50
Heidegger, Shinra Executive Heidegger, Shinra Executive
+11% Synergy $0.16
Avalanche of Sector 7 Avalanche of Sector 7
+11% Synergy $0.15
Weapons Vendor Weapons Vendor
+11% Synergy $0.08
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+10% Synergy $1.17
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
+10% Synergy $0.87
Beatrix, Loyal General Beatrix, Loyal General
+10% Synergy $1.18
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
+9% Synergy $0.51
Adelbert Steiner Adelbert Steiner
+8% Synergy $0.14
Golden-Tail Trainer Golden-Tail Trainer
+8% Synergy $0.09
Astor, Bearer of Blades Astor, Bearer of Blades
+8% Synergy $0.45
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+7% Synergy $45.59
Summon: Kujata Summon: Kujata
+7% Synergy $0.18
Tifa Lockhart Tifa Lockhart
+7% Synergy $3.55
Amy Rose Amy Rose
+7% Synergy $1.39
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+2% Synergy $15.14
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-3% Synergy $10.10

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER safe.

Dispatch Dispatch
+54% Synergy $0.33
Cloud's Limit Break Cloud's Limit Break
+50% Synergy $0.27
Lifestream's Blessing Lifestream's Blessing
+36% Synergy $0.66
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+31% Synergy $0.50
Inventory Management Inventory Management
+25% Synergy $4.75
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+8% Synergy $0.38
Tifa's Limit Break Tifa's Limit Break
+8% Synergy $0.29
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+6% Synergy $1.07
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+4% Synergy $9.75
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+4% Synergy $0.59
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-2% Synergy $4.69
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-3% Synergy $17.03
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-4% Synergy $6.18
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-8% Synergy $1.28
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-9% Synergy $8.12
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-14% Synergy $0.96
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-16% Synergy $0.73
Beast Within Beast Within
-19% Synergy $0.83

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER's game plan and control the board.

Vandalblast Vandalblast
+46% Synergy $3.74
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+46% Synergy $0.19
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+40% Synergy $0.35
Austere Command Austere Command
+35% Synergy $0.38
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+34% Synergy $9.03
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+25% Synergy $1.78
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+19% Synergy $0.37
Ultimate Magic: Meteor Ultimate Magic: Meteor
+19% Synergy $0.18
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+19% Synergy $0.29
Decimate Decimate
+17% Synergy $0.18
Harmonize Harmonize
+16% Synergy $0.20
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+13% Synergy $5.41
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+2% Synergy $1.95
Single Combat Single Combat
+2% Synergy $0.49
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $4.03
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
-2% Synergy $4.02
Three Visits Three Visits
-8% Synergy $5.88
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-9% Synergy $1.85
Farseek Farseek
-17% Synergy $0.73
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-21% Synergy $1.79

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+51% Synergy $0.48
Behemoth Sledge Behemoth Sledge
+51% Synergy $0.16
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+49% Synergy $0.18
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+48% Synergy $5.90
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+47% Synergy $1.38
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+38% Synergy $35.57
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+38% Synergy $10.13
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+33% Synergy $0.14
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+32% Synergy $2.24
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+32% Synergy $15.92
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+31% Synergy $3.05
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+28% Synergy $15.40
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+27% Synergy $0.19
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+27% Synergy $34.22
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+27% Synergy $0.29
Ultima Weapon Ultima Weapon
+26% Synergy $5.39
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+23% Synergy $8.31
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+21% Synergy $6.75
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+21% Synergy $1.33
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+19% Synergy $18.49
Embercleave Embercleave
+19% Synergy $8.62
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+18% Synergy $42.43
Hexplate Wallbreaker Hexplate Wallbreaker
+18% Synergy $8.88
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+18% Synergy $0.99
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+17% Synergy $1.74
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+16% Synergy $12.48
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+15% Synergy $8.93
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+15% Synergy $0.83
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+15% Synergy $0.13
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+14% Synergy $12.57
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+13% Synergy $3.34
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+12% Synergy $1.32
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+12% Synergy $1.01
Machinist's Arsenal Machinist's Arsenal
+12% Synergy $0.51
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+12% Synergy $1.30
Sunforger Sunforger
+12% Synergy $3.12
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+12% Synergy $28.72
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+11% Synergy $19.04
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+10% Synergy $1.98
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+10% Synergy $8.64
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+10% Synergy $36.21
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+9% Synergy $3.93
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+9% Synergy $7.52
Samurai's Katana Samurai's Katana
+9% Synergy $0.09
Bladehold War-Whip Bladehold War-Whip
+9% Synergy $0.18
Power Fist Power Fist
+8% Synergy $6.83
Dancer's Chakrams Dancer's Chakrams
+8% Synergy $0.30
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+8% Synergy $11.62
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+7% Synergy $17.17
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+5% Synergy $4.87

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Forge Anew Forge Anew
+54% Synergy $4.57
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+47% Synergy $18.62
Fighter Class Fighter Class
+24% Synergy $8.80
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+19% Synergy $0.22
Furious Rise Furious Rise
+10% Synergy $0.04
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+9% Synergy $19.45
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+7% Synergy $1.37
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+5% Synergy $0.19
Strong Back Strong Back
+3% Synergy $0.92
All That Glitters All That Glitters
0% Synergy $0.34
Annie Joins Up Annie Joins Up
-6% Synergy $2.91

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+50% Synergy $0.21
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+40% Synergy $0.49
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+32% Synergy $0.40
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+13% Synergy $1.30
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+7% Synergy $41.89
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+7% Synergy $10.32
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+6% Synergy $0.32
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.35
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
+5% Synergy $0.54
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $5.76
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-1% Synergy $30.50
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.59
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-8% Synergy $0.23
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-9% Synergy $8.83

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Summoning Materia Summoning Materia
+43% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+17% Synergy $0.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+11% Synergy $1.24
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+11% Synergy $18.81
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+4% Synergy $173.92
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+1% Synergy $0.27
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-2% Synergy $0.42
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-3% Synergy $0.56
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $1.34

Lands

The mana base foundation for Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+59% Synergy $0.20
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+53% Synergy $0.26
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+53% Synergy $4.63
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+48% Synergy $0.27
Brushland Brushland
+47% Synergy $0.84
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+40% Synergy $0.66
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+39% Synergy $0.74
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+39% Synergy $0.43
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+38% Synergy $0.27
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+37% Synergy $0.14
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+34% Synergy $0.13
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+34% Synergy $0.20
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+32% Synergy $0.15
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+32% Synergy $0.16
Game Trail Game Trail
+31% Synergy $0.21
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+31% Synergy $0.11
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
+28% Synergy $0.14
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+24% Synergy $0.15
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+23% Synergy $0.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+22% Synergy $0.27
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+19% Synergy $0.17
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+17% Synergy $0.26
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+11% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+11% Synergy $0.07
Starting Town Starting Town
+7% Synergy $14.50
Command Tower Command Tower
+6% Synergy $0.30
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+4% Synergy $9.15
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.06
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.06
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+2% Synergy $7.76
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.06
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+1% Synergy $6.46
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $8.81
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $13.58
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $26.74
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
0% Synergy $4.94
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-1% Synergy $11.51
Plateau Plateau
-1% Synergy $326.19
Lush Portico Lush Portico
-1% Synergy $6.68
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-2% Synergy $5.31
Savannah Savannah
-2% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
-2% Synergy
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-3% Synergy $5.43
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-4% Synergy $11.60
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-4% Synergy $12.27
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-4% Synergy $0.55
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-5% Synergy $15.10
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-7% Synergy $2.05
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
-10% Synergy $13.60
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-11% Synergy $1.44

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