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Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER
Price tag $0.47

Legendary Creature — Human Soldier Mercenary

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Playstyle & Strategy

Equipment 34% Voltron 20% Artifacts 7% Modified Creatures 7% Aggro 7%
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Brackets

Brackets let a table agree on how strong their decks are before shuffling up, so a cEDH list doesn't land in a casual pod. Pick one to see what Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER decks at that level play.

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Exhibition: theme first, winning second
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Core: roughly preconstructed deck power
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Upgraded: tuned decks, up to three Game Changers
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Optimized: high power, anything goes
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cEDH: built to win in competitive play

Budget

$ shows the cheapest Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER builds, $$$ the most expensive ones.

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New Cards

Recent-set cards showing up in Budget Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER decks.

Hunter's Axe Hunter's Axe
+4% Synergy 5% Inclusion $0.21
Medic's Kitesail Medic's Kitesail
+3% Synergy 4% Inclusion $0.19
Danitha, Sword of Hope Danitha, Sword of Hope
+1% Synergy 2% Inclusion $0.19
Artifist Acumen Artifist Acumen
+1% Synergy 2% Inclusion $0.15
Warrior's Blades Warrior's Blades
+1% Synergy 1% Inclusion $0.18

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy cards in Budget Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER decks.

Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+84% Synergy 89% Inclusion $0.30
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+83% Synergy 94% Inclusion $2.44
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+83% Synergy 91% Inclusion $2.73
Red XIII, Proud Warrior Red XIII, Proud Warrior
+82% Synergy 92% Inclusion $0.25
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+82% Synergy 90% Inclusion $0.33
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+81% Synergy 88% Inclusion $0.30
Behemoth Sledge Behemoth Sledge
+81% Synergy 88% Inclusion $0.29
Tifa, Martial Artist Tifa, Martial Artist
+80% Synergy 90% Inclusion $0.49
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+80% Synergy 88% Inclusion $2.92
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+80% Synergy 88% Inclusion $3.54

Top Cards

The cards most Budget Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER decks run.

Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+84% Synergy 89% Inclusion $0.30
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+83% Synergy 94% Inclusion $2.44
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+83% Synergy 91% Inclusion $2.73
Red XIII, Proud Warrior Red XIII, Proud Warrior
+82% Synergy 92% Inclusion $0.25
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+82% Synergy 90% Inclusion $0.33
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+81% Synergy 88% Inclusion $0.30
Behemoth Sledge Behemoth Sledge
+81% Synergy 88% Inclusion $0.29
Tifa, Martial Artist Tifa, Martial Artist
+80% Synergy 90% Inclusion $0.49
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+80% Synergy 88% Inclusion $2.92
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+80% Synergy 88% Inclusion $3.54

Creatures

Creatures played in Budget Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER decks.

Sephiroth, Fallen Hero Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
+78% Synergy 86% Inclusion $0.29
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+76% Synergy 81% Inclusion $0.34
Barret, Avalanche Leader Barret, Avalanche Leader
+76% Synergy 82% Inclusion $0.18
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
+76% Synergy 85% Inclusion $0.32
Professor Hojo Professor Hojo
+76% Synergy 84% Inclusion $0.25
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+75% Synergy 81% Inclusion $0.24
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
+72% Synergy 79% Inclusion $0.34
Yuffie, Materia Hunter Yuffie, Materia Hunter
+72% Synergy 78% Inclusion $0.26
Helitrooper Helitrooper
+72% Synergy 76% Inclusion $0.24
Aerith, Last Ancient Aerith, Last Ancient
+64% Synergy 68% Inclusion $0.29
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+64% Synergy 67% Inclusion $0.27
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+60% Synergy 69% Inclusion $7.44
Barret Wallace Barret Wallace
+54% Synergy 56% Inclusion $0.12
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
+49% Synergy 52% Inclusion $0.25
Heidegger, Shinra Executive Heidegger, Shinra Executive
+43% Synergy 44% Inclusion $0.18
Avalanche of Sector 7 Avalanche of Sector 7
+38% Synergy 40% Inclusion $0.22
Summon: Kujata Summon: Kujata
+36% Synergy 38% Inclusion $0.34
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
+21% Synergy 24% Inclusion $0.75
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+20% Synergy 26% Inclusion $0.78
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
+19% Synergy 23% Inclusion $0.66
Weapons Vendor Weapons Vendor
+18% Synergy 20% Inclusion $0.17
Adelbert Steiner Adelbert Steiner
+16% Synergy 17% Inclusion $0.19
Freya Crescent Freya Crescent
+15% Synergy 17% Inclusion $0.27
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+13% Synergy 22% Inclusion $1.75
Beatrix, Loyal General Beatrix, Loyal General
+13% Synergy 14% Inclusion $0.63
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
+10% Synergy 14% Inclusion $1.48
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
+10% Synergy 13% Inclusion $0.27
Akiri, Fearless Voyager Akiri, Fearless Voyager
+9% Synergy 14% Inclusion $0.96
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
+7% Synergy 8% Inclusion $0.17
Reyav, Master Smith Reyav, Master Smith
+7% Synergy 10% Inclusion $0.32
Item Shopkeep Item Shopkeep
+6% Synergy 7% Inclusion $0.15
Astor, Bearer of Blades Astor, Bearer of Blades
+4% Synergy 5% Inclusion $0.40
Kíli the Resourceful Kíli the Resourceful
+4% Synergy 6% Inclusion $1.32
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
+4% Synergy 5% Inclusion $0.66
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+4% Synergy 11% Inclusion $22.11
Bureau Headmaster Bureau Headmaster
+3% Synergy 6% Inclusion $6.01
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
+3% Synergy 6% Inclusion $0.92
Lightning, Army of One Lightning, Army of One
+1% Synergy 6% Inclusion $9.35
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
-12% Synergy 9% Inclusion $2.97

Instants

Instants played in Budget Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER decks.

Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+77% Synergy 84% Inclusion $0.35
Cloud's Limit Break Cloud's Limit Break
+77% Synergy 83% Inclusion $0.27
Dispatch Dispatch
+75% Synergy 83% Inclusion $0.52
Lifestream's Blessing Lifestream's Blessing
+69% Synergy 74% Inclusion $0.37
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+54% Synergy 74% Inclusion $0.32
Tifa's Limit Break Tifa's Limit Break
+10% Synergy 12% Inclusion $0.27
Slash of Light Slash of Light
+8% Synergy 9% Inclusion $0.19
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+5% Synergy 8% Inclusion $1.75
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+0% Synergy 9% Inclusion $0.24
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-40% Synergy 17% Inclusion $0.99
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-40% Synergy 13% Inclusion $0.85

Sorceries

Sorceries played in Budget Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER decks.

Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+73% Synergy 79% Inclusion $0.24
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+69% Synergy 79% Inclusion $1.76
Austere Command Austere Command
+67% Synergy 82% Inclusion $0.37
Harmonize Harmonize
+57% Synergy 67% Inclusion $0.21
Decimate Decimate
+55% Synergy 63% Inclusion $0.31
Ultimate Magic: Meteor Ultimate Magic: Meteor
+55% Synergy 58% Inclusion $0.30
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+47% Synergy 50% Inclusion $0.31
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+46% Synergy 85% Inclusion $1.27
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+39% Synergy 78% Inclusion $2.23
Cultivate Cultivate
+38% Synergy 87% Inclusion $0.40
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+3% Synergy 9% Inclusion $3.38
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+3% Synergy 5% Inclusion $3.26
Farseek Farseek
-37% Synergy 10% Inclusion $0.45

Utility Artifacts

Utility artifacts played in Budget Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER decks.

Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+76% Synergy 82% Inclusion $0.30
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+75% Synergy 82% Inclusion $3.58
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+65% Synergy 70% Inclusion $0.43
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+53% Synergy 80% Inclusion $3.79
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+51% Synergy 54% Inclusion $0.20
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+36% Synergy 52% Inclusion $5.00
Ultima Weapon Ultima Weapon
+19% Synergy 23% Inclusion $4.75
Samurai's Katana Samurai's Katana
+15% Synergy 17% Inclusion $0.21
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+12% Synergy 18% Inclusion $3.39
Machinist's Arsenal Machinist's Arsenal
+12% Synergy 14% Inclusion $0.58
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+11% Synergy 16% Inclusion $7.32
Dragoon's Lance Dragoon's Lance
+9% Synergy 10% Inclusion $0.18
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+9% Synergy 11% Inclusion $2.53
Warrior's Sword Warrior's Sword
+8% Synergy 9% Inclusion $0.11
Dancer's Chakrams Dancer's Chakrams
+8% Synergy 9% Inclusion $0.26
Bladehold War-Whip Bladehold War-Whip
+7% Synergy 8% Inclusion $0.29
Paladin's Arms Paladin's Arms
+6% Synergy 7% Inclusion $0.18
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+6% Synergy 8% Inclusion $1.67
Bard's Bow Bard's Bow
+5% Synergy 6% Inclusion $0.12
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+5% Synergy 8% Inclusion $4.30
White Mage's Staff White Mage's Staff
+5% Synergy 6% Inclusion $0.16
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+5% Synergy 7% Inclusion $1.15
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+4% Synergy 8% Inclusion $3.58
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+4% Synergy 6% Inclusion $1.51
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+3% Synergy 6% Inclusion $10.64
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+2% Synergy 6% Inclusion $1.39
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+0% Synergy 6% Inclusion $3.62
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy 19% Inclusion $1.88

Enchantments

Enchantments played in Budget Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER decks.

SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+56% Synergy 59% Inclusion $0.30
Furious Rise Furious Rise
+40% Synergy 41% Inclusion $0.22
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+7% Synergy 13% Inclusion $4.84
Super-Soldier Serum Super-Soldier Serum
+3% Synergy 5% Inclusion $0.57

Utility Lands

Utility lands played in Budget Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER decks.

Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+76% Synergy 83% Inclusion $0.30
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+71% Synergy 77% Inclusion $0.94
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+64% Synergy 74% Inclusion $0.30
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+3% Synergy 5% Inclusion $1.65
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy 13% Inclusion $0.77

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing in Budget Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER decks.

Summoning Materia Summoning Materia
+79% Synergy 84% Inclusion $0.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+19% Synergy 94% Inclusion $0.62
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+10% Synergy 95% Inclusion $1.55

Lands

The lands Budget Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER decks run.

Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+77% Synergy 84% Inclusion $0.31
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+73% Synergy 82% Inclusion $8.97
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+73% Synergy 85% Inclusion $0.32
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+70% Synergy 80% Inclusion $0.29
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+69% Synergy 76% Inclusion $0.27
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+69% Synergy 85% Inclusion $0.25
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+69% Synergy 75% Inclusion $0.32
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
+67% Synergy 73% Inclusion $0.26
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+67% Synergy 81% Inclusion $0.19
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+65% Synergy 82% Inclusion $0.27
Game Trail Game Trail
+65% Synergy 85% Inclusion $0.28
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+64% Synergy 86% Inclusion $0.35
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+61% Synergy 68% Inclusion $0.33
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+60% Synergy 85% Inclusion $0.22
Brushland Brushland
+59% Synergy 83% Inclusion $1.51
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+52% Synergy 88% Inclusion $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+48% Synergy 78% Inclusion $0.33
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+47% Synergy 89% Inclusion $0.33
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+47% Synergy 89% Inclusion $0.33
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+45% Synergy 90% Inclusion $0.19
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+40% Synergy 90% Inclusion $0.29
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+40% Synergy 90% Inclusion $0.30
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+37% Synergy 91% Inclusion $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+35% Synergy 89% Inclusion $0.27
Gongaga, Reactor Town Gongaga, Reactor Town
+5% Synergy 7% Inclusion $0.21
Rabanastre, Royal City Rabanastre, Royal City
+5% Synergy 7% Inclusion $0.20
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy 96% Inclusion $0.26
Mountain Mountain
+4% Synergy 100% Inclusion $0.09
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy 100% Inclusion $0.07
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy 99% Inclusion $0.09

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Budget Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER.

Dogmeat, Ever Loyal Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Akiri, Line-Slinger Anara, Wolvid Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
Cloud, Planet's Champion Cloud, Planet's Champion
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Balan, Wandering Knight Balan, Wandering Knight
Frodo, Determined Hero Frodo, Determined Hero
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Tana, the Bloodsower Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tana, the Bloodsower
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Ezio, Brash Novice Ezio, Brash Novice
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
Beatrix, Loyal General Beatrix, Loyal General
Halvar, God of Battle Halvar, God of Battle
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, Hired Muscle
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
Akiri, Line-Slinger Kodama of the East Tree Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kodama of the East Tree
Akiri, Line-Slinger Tana, the Bloodsower Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tana, the Bloodsower
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Jeska, Thrice Reborn Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Adelbert Steiner Adelbert Steiner
Akiri, Line-Slinger Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Flaming Fist Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Flaming Fist
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Wyleth, Soul of Steel Wyleth, Soul of Steel
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Lightning, Army of One Lightning, Army of One
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Radiant, Serra Archangel Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Eivor, Battle-Ready Eivor, Battle-Ready
Freya Crescent Freya Crescent
Isamaru, Hound of Konda Isamaru, Hound of Konda