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Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER
Price tag $2.60

Legendary Creature — Human Soldier Mercenary

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Naya

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4 Current Rank
#4 Last Week
#189 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.

Tifa, Martial Artist Tifa, Martial Artist
+71% Synergy $3.85
Red XIII, Proud Warrior Red XIII, Proud Warrior
+70% Synergy $1.53
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+68% Synergy $3.21
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+61% Synergy $1.28
Professor Hojo Professor Hojo
+60% Synergy $0.73

High Synergy Cards

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

Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+90% Synergy $1.44
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+83% Synergy $2.43
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+74% Synergy $7.99
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+72% Synergy $6.04
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
+56% Synergy $1.76
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+55% Synergy $40.28
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+55% Synergy $4.44
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+54% Synergy $25.84
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+54% Synergy $10.81
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+54% Synergy $2.11

Top Cards

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

Sephiroth, Fallen Hero Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
+54% Synergy $4.76
Barret, Avalanche Leader Barret, Avalanche Leader
+54% Synergy $0.33
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+54% Synergy $1.78
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+52% Synergy $2.54
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+52% Synergy $2.82
Cloud's Limit Break Cloud's Limit Break
+50% Synergy $0.82
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+41% Synergy $4.49
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+34% Synergy $2.50
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+17% Synergy $0.42
Cultivate Cultivate
+15% Synergy $0.56

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+6% Synergy $27.84
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+3% Synergy $44.64
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+2% Synergy $26.47
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $44.97
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $111.35
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $64.49
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $33.24
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-8% Synergy $19.12

Creatures

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

Zack Fair Zack Fair
+47% Synergy $0.26
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
+46% Synergy $2.41
Yuffie, Materia Hunter Yuffie, Materia Hunter
+45% Synergy $1.62
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+42% Synergy $22.92
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+40% Synergy $3.71
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+38% Synergy $0.37
Akiri, Fearless Voyager Akiri, Fearless Voyager
+38% Synergy $0.56
Helitrooper Helitrooper
+37% Synergy $0.28
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+35% Synergy $0.78
Cloud, Planet's Champion Cloud, Planet's Champion
+34% Synergy $5.41
Aerith, Last Ancient Aerith, Last Ancient
+31% Synergy $1.50
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+31% Synergy $16.97
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
+31% Synergy $1.26
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
+30% Synergy $0.47
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
+28% Synergy $7.04
Bureau Headmaster Bureau Headmaster
+28% Synergy $4.92
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
+26% Synergy $0.43
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+26% Synergy $2.99
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+25% Synergy $0.59
Armory Automaton Armory Automaton
+25% Synergy $3.87
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+23% Synergy $26.92
Nahiri, Forged in Fury Nahiri, Forged in Fury
+22% Synergy $13.62
Lightning, Army of One Lightning, Army of One
+21% Synergy $12.49
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+21% Synergy $3.94
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
+20% Synergy $0.49
Barret Wallace Barret Wallace
+20% Synergy $0.09
Reyav, Master Smith Reyav, Master Smith
+16% Synergy $0.17
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
+15% Synergy $0.37
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+13% Synergy $16.23
Danitha, New Benalia's Light Danitha, New Benalia's Light
+13% Synergy $0.88
Freya Crescent Freya Crescent
+13% Synergy $0.16
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+13% Synergy $4.03
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+12% Synergy $1.82
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
+12% Synergy $0.69
Avalanche of Sector 7 Avalanche of Sector 7
+12% Synergy $0.51
Heidegger, Shinra Executive Heidegger, Shinra Executive
+12% Synergy $0.26
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+12% Synergy $6.02
Weapons Vendor Weapons Vendor
+10% Synergy $0.07
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
+10% Synergy $1.86
Astor, Bearer of Blades Astor, Bearer of Blades
+10% Synergy $0.47
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+9% Synergy $39.90
Beatrix, Loyal General Beatrix, Loyal General
+9% Synergy $2.72
Golden-Tail Trainer Golden-Tail Trainer
+9% Synergy $0.13
Tifa Lockhart Tifa Lockhart
+8% Synergy $3.42
Summon: Kujata Summon: Kujata
+7% Synergy $0.99
Adelbert Steiner Adelbert Steiner
+7% Synergy $0.11
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+5% Synergy $1.11
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+4% Synergy $8.80
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+3% Synergy $11.64
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-1% Synergy $9.03

Instants

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

Dispatch Dispatch
+51% Synergy $0.85
Lifestream's Blessing Lifestream's Blessing
+36% Synergy $1.88
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+30% Synergy $1.00
Inventory Management Inventory Management
+28% Synergy $5.95
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+8% Synergy $0.38
Tifa's Limit Break Tifa's Limit Break
+8% Synergy $0.22
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+5% Synergy $10.34
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+5% Synergy $0.38
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+4% Synergy $0.59
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-1% Synergy $4.71
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-2% Synergy $14.26
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-4% Synergy $6.36
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $1.00
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-8% Synergy $11.15
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-13% Synergy $1.01
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-15% Synergy $0.82
Beast Within Beast Within
-18% Synergy $0.97

Sorceries

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

Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+45% Synergy $0.44
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+43% Synergy $2.68
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+37% Synergy $0.47
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+35% Synergy $6.83
Austere Command Austere Command
+32% Synergy $0.44
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+25% Synergy $2.15
Ultimate Magic: Meteor Ultimate Magic: Meteor
+20% Synergy $0.49
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+18% Synergy $0.25
Decimate Decimate
+15% Synergy $0.15
Harmonize Harmonize
+14% Synergy $0.24
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+12% Synergy $4.48
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+3% Synergy $1.90
Single Combat Single Combat
+3% Synergy $0.40
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $4.26
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
0% Synergy $0.43
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
-2% Synergy $3.43
Three Visits Three Visits
-5% Synergy $5.92
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-7% Synergy $1.00
Farseek Farseek
-14% Synergy $2.00
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-20% Synergy $1.49

Utility Artifacts

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

Behemoth Sledge Behemoth Sledge
+48% Synergy $0.21
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+46% Synergy $0.17
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+44% Synergy $7.65
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+42% Synergy $1.63
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+40% Synergy $29.66
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+38% Synergy $10.62
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+33% Synergy $13.89
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+33% Synergy $16.50
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+32% Synergy $2.18
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+32% Synergy $0.15
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+31% Synergy $27.49
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+27% Synergy $3.29
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+27% Synergy $0.41
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+26% Synergy $0.23
Ultima Weapon Ultima Weapon
+24% Synergy $10.15
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+24% Synergy $7.31
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+23% Synergy $1.04
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+21% Synergy $15.98
Embercleave Embercleave
+21% Synergy $7.84
Hexplate Wallbreaker Hexplate Wallbreaker
+21% Synergy $10.98
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+20% Synergy $37.80
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+19% Synergy $7.21
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+19% Synergy $1.43
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+17% Synergy $1.26
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+16% Synergy $0.83
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+15% Synergy $3.09
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+15% Synergy $8.16
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+15% Synergy $0.12
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+15% Synergy $14.70
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+14% Synergy $12.64
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+14% Synergy $20.68
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+13% Synergy $0.90
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+12% Synergy $1.38
Machinist's Arsenal Machinist's Arsenal
+12% Synergy $0.37
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+12% Synergy $18.80
Sunforger Sunforger
+12% Synergy $3.01
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+11% Synergy $0.99
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+11% Synergy $1.70
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+11% Synergy $5.42
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+11% Synergy $33.77
Bladehold War-Whip Bladehold War-Whip
+11% Synergy $0.18
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+10% Synergy $5.37
Power Fist Power Fist
+9% Synergy $9.63
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+9% Synergy $8.32
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+9% Synergy $10.88
Samurai's Katana Samurai's Katana
+8% Synergy $0.08
Dancer's Chakrams Dancer's Chakrams
+8% Synergy $0.95
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+8% Synergy $17.84
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+8% Synergy $3.71
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+5% Synergy $5.00

Enchantments

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

Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+51% Synergy $24.87
Fighter Class Fighter Class
+28% Synergy $8.48
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+21% Synergy $0.61
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+10% Synergy $18.09
Furious Rise Furious Rise
+10% Synergy $0.03
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+8% Synergy $1.36
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+5% Synergy $0.18
Strong Back Strong Back
+4% Synergy $1.49
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+2% Synergy $1.44
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+1% Synergy $0.34
Annie Joins Up Annie Joins Up
-5% Synergy $3.28
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-27% Synergy $3.53

Utility Lands

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

Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+47% Synergy $0.24
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+38% Synergy $0.53
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+28% Synergy $0.38
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+12% Synergy $1.10
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+8% Synergy $39.08
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+8% Synergy $0.42
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+7% Synergy $8.83
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+6% Synergy $0.37
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
+6% Synergy $0.52
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $5.20
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+2% Synergy $10.84
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+1% Synergy $29.51
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.23
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-8% Synergy $0.30
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-8% Synergy $8.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Summoning Materia Summoning Materia
+43% Synergy $0.54
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+17% Synergy $2.00
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+13% Synergy $19.00
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+11% Synergy $2.00
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+5% Synergy $153.01
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+2% Synergy $0.29
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-1% Synergy $0.47
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-1% Synergy $0.40
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $1.01

Lands

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

Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+54% Synergy $0.22
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+50% Synergy $5.75
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+49% Synergy $0.41
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+45% Synergy $0.38
Brushland Brushland
+44% Synergy $1.25
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+39% Synergy $1.15
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+37% Synergy $0.32
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+37% Synergy $0.79
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+37% Synergy $0.42
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+33% Synergy $0.14
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+32% Synergy $0.14
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+31% Synergy $0.13
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+28% Synergy $0.16
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+28% Synergy $0.16
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
+28% Synergy $0.20
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+27% Synergy $0.19
Game Trail Game Trail
+27% Synergy $0.16
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+21% Synergy $0.16
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+21% Synergy $0.15
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+20% Synergy $1.00
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+16% Synergy $0.24
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+14% Synergy $1.00
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.05
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+8% Synergy $0.32
Starting Town Starting Town
+7% Synergy $10.44
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $1.00
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+5% Synergy $6.01
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.05
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.05
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+3% Synergy $8.98
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+3% Synergy $11.94
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+3% Synergy $23.79
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+2% Synergy $17.27
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+2% Synergy $11.46
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $1.19
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+1% Synergy $5.47
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+1% Synergy $5.45
Plateau Plateau
0% Synergy $338.02
Savannah Savannah
0% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
0% Synergy
Lush Portico Lush Portico
0% Synergy $7.63
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-1% Synergy $4.95
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-2% Synergy $12.53
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-2% Synergy $10.30
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-2% Synergy $8.80
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-2% Synergy $10.17
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-3% Synergy $1.00
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-5% Synergy $2.17
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
-7% Synergy $12.69
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-10% Synergy $1.55

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