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
#16
Current Rank
#7
Last Week
#29
Past 2 Years
Naya Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
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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.
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor+2% Synergy
$20.21
Swordsman's Steel+2% Synergy
Super-Soldier Serum+0% Synergy
$5.12
Turbulent Steppe+0% Synergy
$4.11
Erode0% Synergy
$5.92
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER's abilities and overall game plan.
Puresteel Paladin+86% Synergy
$1.98
Colossus Hammer+82% Synergy
$1.61
Conqueror's Flail+75% Synergy
$4.58
Red XIII, Proud Warrior+73% Synergy
$0.35
Tifa, Martial Artist+73% Synergy
$0.65
Sword of the Animist+72% Synergy
$5.38
Cid, Freeflier Pilot+70% Synergy
$0.44
Professor Hojo+61% Synergy
$0.25
Wrecking Ball Arm+61% Synergy
$0.41
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder+60% Synergy
$0.59
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER decks.
Buster Sword+60% Synergy
$41.15
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary+59% Synergy
$19.75
Champion's Helm+59% Synergy
$2.62
Clever Concealment+56% Synergy
$5.76
Ultimate Magic: Holy+53% Synergy
$0.47
Dispatch+52% Synergy
$0.33
Sram, Senior Edificer+51% Synergy
$0.50
Lightning Greaves+40% Synergy
$4.39
Nature's Lore+32% Synergy
$2.43
Cultivate+18% Synergy
$0.36
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Enlightened Tutor+5% Synergy
$37.90
Teferi's Protection+1% Synergy
$53.21
Ancient Tomb+0% Synergy
$129.20
Farewell+0% Synergy
$6.17
Jeska's Will+0% Synergy
$42.79
Smothering Tithe-1% Synergy
$58.09
Worldly Tutor-6% Synergy
$28.68
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero+50% Synergy
$0.37
Barret, Avalanche Leader+49% Synergy
$0.21
Zack Fair+47% Synergy
$0.25
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner+46% Synergy
$0.34
Yuffie, Materia Hunter+43% Synergy
$0.30
Professional Face-Breaker+41% Synergy
$5.81
Bastion Protector+40% Synergy
$0.44
Danitha Capashen, Paragon+40% Synergy
$0.72
Helitrooper+37% Synergy
$0.18
Stoneforge Mystic+37% Synergy
$30.29
Akiri, Fearless Voyager+32% Synergy
$1.09
Cloud, Planet's Champion+32% Synergy
$2.12
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior+31% Synergy
$0.47
Aerith, Last Ancient+30% Synergy
$0.31
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms+29% Synergy
$0.53
Lightning, Army of One+26% Synergy
$10.35
Bronze Guardian+26% Synergy
$1.17
Codsworth, Handy Helper+25% Synergy
$22.38
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded+24% Synergy
$5.01
Bruenor Battlehammer+24% Synergy
$0.83
Armory Automaton+24% Synergy
$1.30
Elena, Turk Recruit+23% Synergy
$0.26
Bureau Headmaster+21% Synergy
$5.86
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist+19% Synergy
$4.45
Halvar, God of Battle+18% Synergy
$26.53
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo+17% Synergy
$0.31
Barret Wallace+16% Synergy
$0.13
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller+16% Synergy
$0.27
Nahiri, Forged in Fury+15% Synergy
$8.04
Hellkite Tyrant+14% Synergy
$4.97
Reyav, Master Smith+13% Synergy
$0.21
Freya Crescent+11% Synergy
$0.23
Weapons Vendor+10% Synergy
$0.20
Heidegger, Shinra Executive+10% Synergy
$0.20
Armored Skyhunter+10% Synergy
$0.32
Beatrix, Loyal General+10% Synergy
$0.93
Avalanche of Sector 7+10% Synergy
$0.24
Kodama of the West Tree+9% Synergy
$22.21
Danitha, New Benalia's Light+9% Synergy
$1.29
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar+9% Synergy
$4.24
Amy Rose+9% Synergy
$1.88
Adelbert Steiner+8% Synergy
$0.19
Godo, Bandit Warlord+7% Synergy
$1.11
Summon: Kujata+7% Synergy
$0.31
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal+7% Synergy
$0.44
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade+6% Synergy
$0.68
Esper Sentinel+5% Synergy
$60.48
Aurelia, the Warleader+4% Synergy
$6.51
Delighted Halfling+1% Synergy
$26.23
Birds of Paradise+0% Synergy
$11.93
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER safe.
Cloud's Limit Break+48% Synergy
$0.26
Lifestream's Blessing+34% Synergy
$1.18
Chaos Warp+29% Synergy
$0.35
Inventory Management+23% Synergy
$3.19
Tifa's Limit Break+8% Synergy
$0.29
Stroke of Midnight+8% Synergy
$0.27
Restoration Magic+6% Synergy
$2.39
Legion Leadership+3% Synergy
$0.42
Heroic Intervention+1% Synergy
$14.58
Deflecting Swat+1% Synergy
$67.16
Boros Charm0% Synergy
$4.27
Flawless Maneuver-3% Synergy
$22.27
Swords to Plowshares-7% Synergy
$1.26
Akroma's Will-7% Synergy
$14.66
Path to Exile-12% Synergy
$1.23
Generous Gift-13% Synergy
$1.40
Beast Within-19% Synergy
$0.51
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER's game plan and control the board.
Vandalblast+46% Synergy
$1.55
Unfinished Business+44% Synergy
$0.27
Vanquish the Horde+40% Synergy
$0.28
Austere Command+35% Synergy
$0.42
Steelshaper's Gift+34% Synergy
$8.64
Open the Armory+28% Synergy
$2.74
Rampant Growth+20% Synergy
$0.40
Ultimate Magic: Meteor+19% Synergy
$0.27
Decimate+18% Synergy
$0.30
Harmonize+17% Synergy
$0.25
Secret Rendezvous+17% Synergy
$0.29
Nibelheim Aflame+13% Synergy
$4.56
Full Throttle+2% Synergy
$6.05
Chandra's Ignition-1% Synergy
$6.62
Three Visits-9% Synergy
$5.30
Blasphemous Act-10% Synergy
$0.87
Farseek-18% Synergy
$0.56
Kodama's Reach-18% Synergy
$1.48
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Behemoth Sledge+51% Synergy
$0.27
Trailblazer's Boots+50% Synergy
$3.95
Darksteel Plate+50% Synergy
$6.54
Hero's Blade+49% Synergy
$0.27
Conformer Shuriken+47% Synergy
$0.35
Genji Glove+37% Synergy
$6.66
The Reaver Cleaver+36% Synergy
$14.06
Sword of Feast and Famine+35% Synergy
$39.40
Hero's Heirloom+34% Synergy
$0.30
Hammer of Nazahn+32% Synergy
$12.71
Blackblade Reforged+32% Synergy
$3.54
Excalibur, Sword of Eden+26% Synergy
$12.17
Mask of Memory+26% Synergy
$0.45
Inspiring Statuary+26% Synergy
$0.37
Ultima Weapon+26% Synergy
$6.17
Shadowspear+26% Synergy
$30.84
Aettir and Priwen+22% Synergy
$8.18
Kaldra Compleat+21% Synergy
$8.05
Nettlecyst+17% Synergy
$3.18
Loxodon Warhammer+17% Synergy
$2.69
Sword of Fire and Ice+17% Synergy
$46.47
Embercleave+17% Synergy
$9.50
Mithril Coat+16% Synergy
$27.95
Adaptive Omnitool+16% Synergy
$1.05
Brotherhood Regalia+15% Synergy
$7.95
Explorer's Scope+14% Synergy
$0.17
Umezawa's Jitte+14% Synergy
$17.61
Hexplate Wallbreaker+14% Synergy
$7.84
Helm of the Host+13% Synergy
$11.25
Bloodforged Battle-Axe+13% Synergy
$2.43
Sunforger+12% Synergy
$3.44
Masterwork of Ingenuity+11% Synergy
$1.35
Machinist's Arsenal+11% Synergy
$0.96
Dragonfire Blade+11% Synergy
$1.30
Sword of Hearth and Home+11% Synergy
$19.33
Basilisk Collar+10% Synergy
$3.80
Swiftfoot Boots+10% Synergy
$1.91
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus+9% Synergy
$5.03
Leyline Axe+9% Synergy
$1.41
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes+9% Synergy
$6.26
Samurai's Katana+9% Synergy
$0.17
Commander's Plate+8% Synergy
$45.96
Sword of Forge and Frontier+8% Synergy
$9.89
Dancer's Chakrams+7% Synergy
$0.31
Sword of Light and Shadow+7% Synergy
$14.15
Pip-Boy 3000+7% Synergy
$4.81
Bladehold War-Whip+7% Synergy
$0.30
Power Fist+6% Synergy
$13.36
Sword of Wealth and Power+6% Synergy
$18.33
Skullclamp+4% Synergy
$6.27
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Forge Anew+52% Synergy
$4.27
Sigarda's Aid+44% Synergy
$18.46
Fighter Class+22% Synergy
$6.47
SOLDIER Military Program+18% Synergy
$0.25
Aggravated Assault+9% Synergy
$33.03
Furious Rise+9% Synergy
$0.22
Mantle of the Ancients+5% Synergy
$8.31
Super State+4% Synergy
$21.17
Strong Back+2% Synergy
$1.55
Annie Joins Up-8% Synergy
$5.50
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Slayers' Stronghold+50% Synergy
$0.33
Bonders' Enclave+40% Synergy
$0.80
Scavenger Grounds+33% Synergy
$0.33
Ishgard, the Holy See+13% Synergy
$1.67
Rogue's Passage+6% Synergy
$0.36
Inventors' Fair+4% Synergy
$13.37
Urza's Saga+4% Synergy
$41.36
Axgard Armory+4% Synergy
$0.36
Buried Ruin+3% Synergy
$0.35
Command Beacon+3% Synergy
$7.19
Boseiju, Who Endures-3% Synergy
$51.21
Kessig Wolf Run-6% Synergy
$0.35
Reliquary Tower-6% Synergy
$2.99
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth-11% Synergy
$15.65
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Summoning Materia+42% Synergy
$0.23
Arcane Signet+17% Synergy
$1.10
Sol Ring+11% Synergy
$3.30
The Aetherspark+9% Synergy
$18.09
Talisman of Conviction+1% Synergy
$0.30
Talisman of Impulse-3% Synergy
$0.29
Talisman of Unity-3% Synergy
$4.68
Fellwar Stone-4% Synergy
$2.20
Lands
The mana base foundation for Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Spire of Industry+60% Synergy
$0.24
Rugged Prairie+52% Synergy
$0.24
Fire-Lit Thicket+52% Synergy
$8.07
Battlefield Forge+47% Synergy
$0.29
Brushland+46% Synergy
$1.34
Sunscorched Divide+40% Synergy
$0.28
Furycalm Snarl+39% Synergy
$0.23
Sunpetal Grove+38% Synergy
$0.37
Rootbound Crag+37% Synergy
$1.10
Clifftop Retreat+36% Synergy
$0.32
Sungrass Prairie+35% Synergy
$0.27
Mossfire Valley+34% Synergy
$0.35
Fortified Village+34% Synergy
$0.30
Game Trail+33% Synergy
$0.23
Radiant Grove+32% Synergy
$0.20
Sacred Peaks+31% Synergy
$0.26
Wooded Ridgeline+29% Synergy
$0.25
Path of Ancestry+27% Synergy
$0.28
Exotic Orchard+24% Synergy
$0.82
Ash Barrens+23% Synergy
$0.35
Canopy Vista+21% Synergy
$0.29
Cinder Glade+19% Synergy
$0.29
Jungle Shrine+14% Synergy
$0.36
Evolving Wilds+11% Synergy
$0.12
Starting Town+6% Synergy
$9.10
Command Tower+6% Synergy
$0.21
Legion Leadership+3% Synergy
$0.42
Mountain+3% Synergy
$2.00
Sunbillow Verge+3% Synergy
$10.78
Plains+2% Synergy
$2.00
Forest+1% Synergy
$2.00
Thornspire Verge0% Synergy
$4.98
Hushwood Verge0% Synergy
$6.87
Sacred Foundry-1% Synergy
$10.08
Spectator Seating-1% Synergy
$16.56
Plateau-2% Synergy
$356.24
Sundown Pass-2% Synergy
$2.09
Savannah-2% Synergy
Taiga-2% Synergy
Arid Mesa-2% Synergy
$32.91
Wooded Foothills-4% Synergy
$17.45
Windswept Heath-4% Synergy
$11.86
Spire Garden-4% Synergy
$2.20
Stomping Ground-4% Synergy
$7.38
Karplusan Forest-5% Synergy
$0.40
Bountiful Promenade-5% Synergy
$17.44
Temple Garden-6% Synergy
$7.99
Overgrown Farmland-8% Synergy
$2.65
Rockfall Vale-10% Synergy
$2.23
Jetmir's Garden-11% Synergy
$17.04
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
Balan, Wandering Knight
Slicer, Hired Muscle
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tana, the Bloodsower
Isamaru, Hound of Konda
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Frodo, Determined Hero
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
Beatrix, Loyal General
Ezio, Brash Novice
Adelbert Steiner
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kodama of the East Tree
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tana, the Bloodsower
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage
Jareth, Leonine Titan
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Flaming Fist
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Sram, Senior Edificer
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Freya Crescent
Galea, Kindler of Hope
Halvar, God of Battle