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Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER
Price tag $0.60

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier Mercenary

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W
Naya

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#11 Current Rank
#11 Last Week
#77 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.

Doc Ock's Tentacles Doc Ock's Tentacles
+6% Synergy $0.28
With Great Power... With Great Power...
0% Synergy $0.41
Multiversal Passage Multiversal Passage
-1% Synergy $5.85
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
-1% Synergy $0.19
Araña, Heart of the Spider Araña, Heart of the Spider
-2% Synergy $0.33

High Synergy Cards

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

Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+88% Synergy $1.13
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+83% Synergy $1.43
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+75% Synergy $4.01
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+74% Synergy $4.94
Red XIII, Proud Warrior Red XIII, Proud Warrior
+72% Synergy $0.23
Tifa, Martial Artist Tifa, Martial Artist
+72% Synergy $1.13
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+70% Synergy $0.48
Professor Hojo Professor Hojo
+62% Synergy $0.14
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+62% Synergy $0.33
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
+59% Synergy $0.57

Top Cards

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

Buster Sword Buster Sword
+57% Synergy $38.33
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+57% Synergy $1.78
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+56% Synergy $6.00
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+56% Synergy $20.04
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+53% Synergy $0.81
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
+52% Synergy $0.82
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+52% Synergy $2.23
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+42% Synergy $3.68
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+33% Synergy $2.09
Cultivate Cultivate
+17% Synergy $0.48

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+5% Synergy $31.52
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $90.84
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $77.56
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $47.90
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
0% Synergy $26.88
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $38.72
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-7% Synergy $20.14

Creatures

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

Barret, Avalanche Leader Barret, Avalanche Leader
+51% Synergy $0.14
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+48% Synergy $0.10
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
+47% Synergy $0.34
Yuffie, Materia Hunter Yuffie, Materia Hunter
+45% Synergy $0.32
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+42% Synergy $3.77
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+39% Synergy $0.34
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+39% Synergy $0.68
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+39% Synergy $25.81
Helitrooper Helitrooper
+38% Synergy $0.14
Akiri, Fearless Voyager Akiri, Fearless Voyager
+35% Synergy $0.71
Cloud, Planet's Champion Cloud, Planet's Champion
+34% Synergy $1.73
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
+32% Synergy $0.41
Aerith, Last Ancient Aerith, Last Ancient
+30% Synergy $0.24
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
+28% Synergy $0.36
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+27% Synergy $9.87
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
+26% Synergy $5.08
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
+26% Synergy $0.79
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+26% Synergy $0.44
Lightning, Army of One Lightning, Army of One
+25% Synergy $9.51
Armory Automaton Armory Automaton
+25% Synergy $3.39
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+24% Synergy $0.18
Bureau Headmaster Bureau Headmaster
+23% Synergy $5.83
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+19% Synergy $27.66
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+19% Synergy $2.65
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
+18% Synergy $0.23
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
+18% Synergy $0.28
Barret Wallace Barret Wallace
+18% Synergy $0.05
Nahiri, Forged in Fury Nahiri, Forged in Fury
+17% Synergy $9.85
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+14% Synergy $5.35
Reyav, Master Smith Reyav, Master Smith
+13% Synergy $0.17
Freya Crescent Freya Crescent
+13% Synergy $0.09
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+11% Synergy $4.44
Beatrix, Loyal General Beatrix, Loyal General
+11% Synergy $0.99
Heidegger, Shinra Executive Heidegger, Shinra Executive
+11% Synergy $0.17
Avalanche of Sector 7 Avalanche of Sector 7
+11% Synergy $0.12
Weapons Vendor Weapons Vendor
+11% Synergy $0.03
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+10% Synergy $1.09
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+10% Synergy $16.76
Danitha, New Benalia's Light Danitha, New Benalia's Light
+10% Synergy $1.79
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
+9% Synergy $0.95
Amy Rose Amy Rose
+9% Synergy $1.25
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
+9% Synergy $0.37
Adelbert Steiner Adelbert Steiner
+8% Synergy $0.09
Astor, Bearer of Blades Astor, Bearer of Blades
+8% Synergy $0.41
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+7% Synergy $42.50
Summon: Kujata Summon: Kujata
+7% Synergy $0.15
Golden-Tail Trainer Golden-Tail Trainer
+7% Synergy $0.11
Tifa Lockhart Tifa Lockhart
+6% Synergy $2.47
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+2% Synergy $14.45
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-2% Synergy $11.83

Instants

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

Dispatch Dispatch
+54% Synergy $0.26
Cloud's Limit Break Cloud's Limit Break
+50% Synergy $0.20
Lifestream's Blessing Lifestream's Blessing
+36% Synergy $0.46
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+31% Synergy $0.51
Inventory Management Inventory Management
+25% Synergy $2.40
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+8% Synergy $0.27
Tifa's Limit Break Tifa's Limit Break
+8% Synergy $0.22
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+6% Synergy $1.19
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+4% Synergy $0.50
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+3% Synergy $10.21
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+2% Synergy $51.17
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-1% Synergy $5.31
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $6.53
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-4% Synergy $15.72
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-8% Synergy $1.21
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-9% Synergy $8.75
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-14% Synergy $1.26
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-16% Synergy $0.66
Beast Within Beast Within
-19% Synergy $0.67

Sorceries

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

Vandalblast Vandalblast
+46% Synergy $3.79
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+46% Synergy $0.16
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+40% Synergy $0.23
Austere Command Austere Command
+35% Synergy $0.27
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+34% Synergy $8.63
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+26% Synergy $2.00
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+20% Synergy $0.28
Ultimate Magic: Meteor Ultimate Magic: Meteor
+19% Synergy $0.13
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+18% Synergy $0.24
Harmonize Harmonize
+17% Synergy $0.19
Decimate Decimate
+17% Synergy $0.19
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+13% Synergy $3.16
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+2% Synergy $2.09
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $2.96
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
-2% Synergy $2.97
Three Visits Three Visits
-9% Synergy $6.93
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-10% Synergy $1.81
Farseek Farseek
-18% Synergy $0.54
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-20% Synergy $1.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Behemoth Sledge Behemoth Sledge
+51% Synergy $0.16
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+50% Synergy $0.42
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+49% Synergy $4.62
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+49% Synergy $0.12
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+48% Synergy $2.10
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+38% Synergy $33.36
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+38% Synergy $7.54
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+34% Synergy $0.12
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+33% Synergy $5.49
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+32% Synergy $2.28
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+32% Synergy $15.62
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+28% Synergy $11.97
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+27% Synergy $0.18
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+27% Synergy $0.34
Ultima Weapon Ultima Weapon
+26% Synergy $4.88
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+26% Synergy $36.77
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+22% Synergy $7.06
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+21% Synergy $5.26
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+20% Synergy $1.96
Embercleave Embercleave
+19% Synergy $8.80
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+18% Synergy $18.72
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+18% Synergy $42.00
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+18% Synergy $1.91
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+17% Synergy $1.84
Hexplate Wallbreaker Hexplate Wallbreaker
+17% Synergy $9.02
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+15% Synergy $7.93
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+15% Synergy $0.09
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+15% Synergy $12.02
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+14% Synergy $9.53
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+14% Synergy $1.36
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+12% Synergy $5.64
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+12% Synergy $1.13
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+12% Synergy $0.97
Machinist's Arsenal Machinist's Arsenal
+12% Synergy $0.43
Sunforger Sunforger
+12% Synergy $3.27
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+11% Synergy $1.14
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+11% Synergy $18.20
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+11% Synergy $23.31
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+10% Synergy $1.77
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+10% Synergy $8.94
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+10% Synergy $36.60
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+9% Synergy $2.92
Samurai's Katana Samurai's Katana
+9% Synergy $0.06
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+9% Synergy $8.67
Bladehold War-Whip Bladehold War-Whip
+9% Synergy $0.12
Power Fist Power Fist
+8% Synergy $7.87
Dancer's Chakrams Dancer's Chakrams
+8% Synergy $0.28
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+8% Synergy $11.96
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+7% Synergy $15.60
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+5% Synergy $3.08

Enchantments

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

Forge Anew Forge Anew
+54% Synergy $5.00
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+46% Synergy $16.85
Fighter Class Fighter Class
+23% Synergy $7.50
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+19% Synergy $0.15
Furious Rise Furious Rise
+10% Synergy $0.04
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+9% Synergy $17.74
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+6% Synergy $4.26
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+4% Synergy $0.14
Strong Back Strong Back
+2% Synergy $0.54
All That Glitters All That Glitters
0% Synergy $0.28
Annie Joins Up Annie Joins Up
-6% Synergy $2.51

Utility Lands

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

Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+50% Synergy $0.11
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+41% Synergy $0.39
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+33% Synergy $0.41
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+13% Synergy $1.91
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+6% Synergy $0.33
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+6% Synergy $34.77
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.30
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+6% Synergy $10.19
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
+5% Synergy $0.45
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $4.87
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-2% Synergy $31.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $1.84
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-8% Synergy $0.19
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-10% Synergy $7.41

Mana Artifacts

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

Summoning Materia Summoning Materia
+43% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+17% Synergy $0.43
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+11% Synergy $1.23
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+11% Synergy $17.40
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+4% Synergy $178.29
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+1% Synergy $0.22
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-2% Synergy $0.23
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-3% Synergy $0.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $0.68

Lands

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

Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+59% Synergy $0.18
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+54% Synergy $5.40
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+53% Synergy $0.29
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+48% Synergy $0.22
Brushland Brushland
+47% Synergy $0.77
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+40% Synergy $0.39
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+40% Synergy $0.30
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+38% Synergy $0.45
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+37% Synergy $0.27
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+37% Synergy $0.16
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+34% Synergy $0.13
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+34% Synergy $0.13
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+32% Synergy $0.11
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+32% Synergy $0.10
Game Trail Game Trail
+31% Synergy $0.13
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+31% Synergy $0.16
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
+30% Synergy $0.10
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+25% Synergy $0.11
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+23% Synergy $0.11
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+22% Synergy $0.19
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+20% Synergy $0.14
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+18% Synergy $0.21
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+12% Synergy $0.24
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+12% Synergy $0.09
Starting Town Starting Town
+7% Synergy $9.09
Command Tower Command Tower
+6% Synergy $0.26
Mountain Mountain
+4% Synergy $0.06
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+4% Synergy $6.87
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+4% Synergy $0.50
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.06
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.05
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+1% Synergy $6.65
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
0% Synergy $4.74
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
0% Synergy $4.27
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $8.80
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-1% Synergy $11.92
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-1% Synergy $22.84
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-1% Synergy $13.38
Plateau Plateau
-1% Synergy $326.81
Savannah Savannah
-2% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
-2% Synergy
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-3% Synergy $5.28
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-3% Synergy $5.15
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-5% Synergy $12.22
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-5% Synergy $12.72
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-5% Synergy $0.52
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-6% Synergy $17.00
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-8% Synergy $1.57
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
-11% Synergy $13.81
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-11% Synergy $1.20

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