Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER
$0.45
$0.45Legendary Creature — Human Soldier Mercenary
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Ranking
#15
Current Rank
#16
Last Week
#33
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.
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals+1% Synergy
$1.09
Improvised Arsenal+1% Synergy
$0.75
Hard-Won Jitte+1% Synergy
$0.19
Novel Nunchaku+1% Synergy
$0.20
Dimension X0% Synergy
$0.13
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER's abilities and overall game plan.
Puresteel Paladin+87% Synergy
$2.12
Colossus Hammer+82% Synergy
$1.61
Conqueror's Flail+75% Synergy
$3.63
Red XIII, Proud Warrior+74% Synergy
$0.34
Tifa, Martial Artist+73% Synergy
$0.71
Sword of the Animist+73% Synergy
$8.07
Cid, Freeflier Pilot+71% Synergy
$0.41
Professor Hojo+62% Synergy
$0.30
Wrecking Ball Arm+62% Synergy
$0.37
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder+60% Synergy
$0.55
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER decks.
Buster Sword+60% Synergy
$39.31
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary+60% Synergy
$20.26
Champion's Helm+59% Synergy
$1.62
Clever Concealment+56% Synergy
$7.43
Ultimate Magic: Holy+54% Synergy
$0.60
Dispatch+53% Synergy
$0.40
Sram, Senior Edificer+52% Synergy
$3.33
Lightning Greaves+41% Synergy
$6.08
Nature's Lore+33% Synergy
$2.92
Cultivate+19% Synergy
$0.94
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Enlightened Tutor+5% Synergy
$34.56
Teferi's Protection+1% Synergy
$54.35
Farewell+1% Synergy
$6.68
Ancient Tomb+1% Synergy
$122.46
Jeska's Will0% Synergy
$43.36
Smothering Tithe-2% Synergy
$56.41
Worldly Tutor-7% Synergy
$26.47
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero+51% Synergy
$0.44
Barret, Avalanche Leader+50% Synergy
$0.19
Zack Fair+48% Synergy
$0.22
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner+47% Synergy
$0.29
Yuffie, Materia Hunter+44% Synergy
$0.29
Professional Face-Breaker+41% Synergy
$7.16
Bastion Protector+41% Synergy
$1.06
Danitha Capashen, Paragon+40% Synergy
$0.56
Helitrooper+38% Synergy
$0.21
Stoneforge Mystic+37% Synergy
$28.54
Akiri, Fearless Voyager+33% Synergy
$1.20
Cloud, Planet's Champion+33% Synergy
$1.94
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior+32% Synergy
$0.55
Aerith, Last Ancient+30% Synergy
$0.33
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms+28% Synergy
$0.69
Lightning, Army of One+27% Synergy
$10.40
Codsworth, Handy Helper+26% Synergy
$19.22
Bronze Guardian+26% Synergy
$0.86
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded+25% Synergy
$5.44
Bruenor Battlehammer+25% Synergy
$1.01
Elena, Turk Recruit+24% Synergy
$0.21
Armory Automaton+24% Synergy
$1.55
Bureau Headmaster+22% Synergy
$5.61
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist+19% Synergy
$3.36
Halvar, God of Battle+19% Synergy
$26.63
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo+18% Synergy
$0.36
Barret Wallace+17% Synergy
$0.13
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller+17% Synergy
$0.35
Nahiri, Forged in Fury+15% Synergy
$8.97
Hellkite Tyrant+15% Synergy
$3.66
Reyav, Master Smith+13% Synergy
$0.26
Freya Crescent+12% Synergy
$0.26
Weapons Vendor+11% Synergy
$0.22
Heidegger, Shinra Executive+11% Synergy
$0.22
Beatrix, Loyal General+11% Synergy
$0.73
Armored Skyhunter+11% Synergy
$4.00
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar+10% Synergy
$3.84
Kodama of the West Tree+10% Synergy
$22.04
Danitha, New Benalia's Light+10% Synergy
$1.52
Avalanche of Sector 7+10% Synergy
$0.22
Amy Rose+9% Synergy
$1.82
Adelbert Steiner+8% Synergy
$0.16
Godo, Bandit Warlord+8% Synergy
$1.00
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade+7% Synergy
$0.99
Summon: Kujata+7% Synergy
$0.22
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal+7% Synergy
$0.48
Esper Sentinel+6% Synergy
$56.81
Aurelia, the Warleader+5% Synergy
$7.21
Delighted Halfling+2% Synergy
$25.44
Birds of Paradise0% Synergy
$13.81
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER safe.
Cloud's Limit Break+49% Synergy
$0.28
Lifestream's Blessing+36% Synergy
$0.74
Chaos Warp+30% Synergy
$0.91
Inventory Management+24% Synergy
$3.36
Stroke of Midnight+8% Synergy
$0.39
Tifa's Limit Break+8% Synergy
$0.35
Restoration Magic+7% Synergy
$1.67
Legion Leadership+4% Synergy
$0.42
Heroic Intervention+2% Synergy
$13.73
Deflecting Swat+2% Synergy
$68.56
Boros Charm-1% Synergy
$3.53
Flawless Maneuver-4% Synergy
$19.96
Swords to Plowshares-7% Synergy
$1.51
Akroma's Will-8% Synergy
$18.13
Path to Exile-13% Synergy
$1.21
Generous Gift-14% Synergy
$1.42
Beast Within-19% Synergy
$0.71
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER's game plan and control the board.
Vandalblast+46% Synergy
$2.38
Unfinished Business+45% Synergy
$0.27
Vanquish the Horde+41% Synergy
$0.35
Austere Command+36% Synergy
$0.46
Steelshaper's Gift+34% Synergy
$9.43
Open the Armory+28% Synergy
$2.69
Rampant Growth+21% Synergy
$0.42
Ultimate Magic: Meteor+19% Synergy
$0.25
Harmonize+18% Synergy
$0.31
Decimate+18% Synergy
$0.23
Secret Rendezvous+18% Synergy
$0.36
Nibelheim Aflame+13% Synergy
$3.66
Full Throttle+3% Synergy
$3.67
Chandra's Ignition-1% Synergy
$4.84
Three Visits-9% Synergy
$7.12
Blasphemous Act-10% Synergy
$1.95
Farseek-18% Synergy
$0.47
Kodama's Reach-19% Synergy
$1.25
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Behemoth Sledge+52% Synergy
$0.26
Trailblazer's Boots+50% Synergy
$3.69
Darksteel Plate+50% Synergy
$5.82
Conformer Shuriken+49% Synergy
$0.37
Hero's Blade+49% Synergy
$0.26
Genji Glove+37% Synergy
$5.21
The Reaver Cleaver+37% Synergy
$11.03
Sword of Feast and Famine+36% Synergy
$39.21
Hero's Heirloom+34% Synergy
$0.26
Blackblade Reforged+32% Synergy
$3.07
Hammer of Nazahn+32% Synergy
$14.97
Inspiring Statuary+27% Synergy
$0.33
Excalibur, Sword of Eden+27% Synergy
$12.42
Mask of Memory+27% Synergy
$0.40
Ultima Weapon+26% Synergy
$5.37
Shadowspear+26% Synergy
$39.84
Aettir and Priwen+22% Synergy
$6.57
Kaldra Compleat+21% Synergy
$7.75
Nettlecyst+18% Synergy
$3.09
Loxodon Warhammer+18% Synergy
$2.22
Mithril Coat+17% Synergy
$29.98
Embercleave+17% Synergy
$8.88
Sword of Fire and Ice+17% Synergy
$49.43
Adaptive Omnitool+16% Synergy
$1.48
Brotherhood Regalia+15% Synergy
$8.28
Explorer's Scope+15% Synergy
$0.21
Helm of the Host+14% Synergy
$10.43
Hexplate Wallbreaker+14% Synergy
$8.38
Umezawa's Jitte+14% Synergy
$12.57
Bloodforged Battle-Axe+13% Synergy
$2.73
Masterwork of Ingenuity+12% Synergy
$1.00
Sunforger+12% Synergy
$3.22
Dragonfire Blade+12% Synergy
$1.05
Machinist's Arsenal+12% Synergy
$0.54
Basilisk Collar+11% Synergy
$3.73
Sword of Hearth and Home+11% Synergy
$20.61
Swiftfoot Boots+10% Synergy
$2.05
Leyline Axe+10% Synergy
$1.39
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus+10% Synergy
$15.89
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes+9% Synergy
$6.32
Samurai's Katana+9% Synergy
$0.24
Sword of Forge and Frontier+9% Synergy
$11.38
Commander's Plate+9% Synergy
$44.73
Pip-Boy 3000+8% Synergy
$3.72
Dancer's Chakrams+8% Synergy
$0.38
Sword of Light and Shadow+8% Synergy
$13.56
Power Fist+7% Synergy
$12.88
Bladehold War-Whip+7% Synergy
$0.30
Sword of Wealth and Power+7% Synergy
$18.84
Skullclamp+5% Synergy
$5.65
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Forge Anew+53% Synergy
$5.33
Sigarda's Aid+45% Synergy
$18.20
Fighter Class+22% Synergy
$8.14
SOLDIER Military Program+19% Synergy
$0.27
Aggravated Assault+10% Synergy
$29.95
Furious Rise+9% Synergy
$0.12
Mantle of the Ancients+5% Synergy
$5.41
Super State+4% Synergy
$17.35
Strong Back+2% Synergy
$1.37
Annie Joins Up-8% Synergy
$5.42
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Slayers' Stronghold+51% Synergy
$0.24
Bonders' Enclave+41% Synergy
$0.64
Scavenger Grounds+34% Synergy
$0.46
Ishgard, the Holy See+13% Synergy
$1.47
Rogue's Passage+6% Synergy
$0.98
Urza's Saga+5% Synergy
$41.17
Inventors' Fair+5% Synergy
$14.56
Buried Ruin+4% Synergy
$0.37
Axgard Armory+4% Synergy
$0.41
Command Beacon+3% Synergy
$5.55
Boseiju, Who Endures-3% Synergy
$49.35
Reliquary Tower-7% Synergy
$2.93
Kessig Wolf Run-7% Synergy
$0.31
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth-11% Synergy
$15.23
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Summoning Materia+43% Synergy
$0.28
Arcane Signet+17% Synergy
$0.92
Sol Ring+12% Synergy
$1.94
The Aetherspark+9% Synergy
$19.28
Talisman of Conviction+1% Synergy
$0.34
Talisman of Unity-3% Synergy
$3.91
Talisman of Impulse-3% Synergy
$0.38
Fellwar Stone-4% Synergy
$1.90
Lands
The mana base foundation for Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Spire of Industry+60% Synergy
$0.29
Rugged Prairie+53% Synergy
$0.73
Fire-Lit Thicket+53% Synergy
$8.23
Battlefield Forge+47% Synergy
$0.84
Brushland+47% Synergy
$0.98
Sunscorched Divide+40% Synergy
$0.62
Sunpetal Grove+39% Synergy
$0.67
Furycalm Snarl+39% Synergy
$0.30
Rootbound Crag+38% Synergy
$0.34
Clifftop Retreat+37% Synergy
$0.87
Fortified Village+35% Synergy
$0.28
Sungrass Prairie+35% Synergy
$0.27
Mossfire Valley+35% Synergy
$0.25
Game Trail+34% Synergy
$0.31
Radiant Grove+33% Synergy
$0.28
Sacred Peaks+32% Synergy
$0.22
Wooded Ridgeline+30% Synergy
$0.32
Path of Ancestry+28% Synergy
$0.25
Exotic Orchard+24% Synergy
$0.73
Ash Barrens+24% Synergy
$0.30
Canopy Vista+21% Synergy
$0.34
Cinder Glade+20% Synergy
$0.67
Jungle Shrine+14% Synergy
$0.34
Evolving Wilds+12% Synergy
$0.26
Starting Town+7% Synergy
$10.13
Command Tower+6% Synergy
$0.82
Legion Leadership+4% Synergy
$0.42
Plains+3% Synergy
$0.25
Mountain+3% Synergy
$0.25
Sunbillow Verge+3% Synergy
$12.12
Forest+1% Synergy
$0.25
Thornspire Verge0% Synergy
$4.97
Sacred Foundry-1% Synergy
$10.92
Hushwood Verge-1% Synergy
$6.27
Arid Mesa-2% Synergy
$31.45
Spectator Seating-2% Synergy
$16.34
Plateau-2% Synergy
$341.80
Sundown Pass-3% Synergy
$2.02
Savannah-3% Synergy
Taiga-3% Synergy
Stomping Ground-4% Synergy
$9.31
Windswept Heath-4% Synergy
$11.50
Wooded Foothills-4% Synergy
$17.34
Bountiful Promenade-5% Synergy
$17.60
Spire Garden-5% Synergy
$2.20
Karplusan Forest-5% Synergy
$0.38
Temple Garden-6% Synergy
$7.16
Overgrown Farmland-9% Synergy
$2.27
Jetmir's Garden-11% Synergy
$17.77
Rockfall Vale-11% Synergy
$2.13
Similar Commanders
The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER.
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Cloud, Planet's Champion
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
Balan, Wandering Knight
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tana, the Bloodsower
Slicer, Hired Muscle
Isamaru, Hound of Konda
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
Beatrix, Loyal General
Ezio, Brash Novice
Frodo, Determined Hero
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
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
Adelbert Steiner
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Flaming Fist
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Jareth, Leonine Titan
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
Icingdeath, Frost Tyrant
Sram, Senior Edificer
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Flaming Fist
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Radiant, Serra Archangel