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Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor
Price tag $1.97

Legendary Artifact Creature — Robot

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

Playstyle & Strategy

Lifegain 61% Lifedrain 8% Combo 5% Self-Damage 4% Aggro 2% Aristocrats 2% Burn 2% Ramp 2% X Spells 2% Artifacts 1%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2531 Current Rank
#2265 Last Week
#2052 Last Month

Links & Decks

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor decks.

Alpharael, Stonechosen Alpharael, Stonechosen
+35% Synergy $0.60
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+3% Synergy $1.04
Elegy Acolyte Elegy Acolyte
+2% Synergy $1.59
Zero Point Ballad Zero Point Ballad
+2% Synergy $0.33
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
-3% Synergy $6.79

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor's abilities and overall game plan.

Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+73% Synergy $0.85
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+69% Synergy $8.63
Scourge of the Skyclaves Scourge of the Skyclaves
+69% Synergy $0.52
Dire Fleet Ravager Dire Fleet Ravager
+63% Synergy $0.19
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+60% Synergy $2.73
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+59% Synergy $0.17
Fraying Omnipotence Fraying Omnipotence
+56% Synergy $0.63
Shard of the Nightbringer Shard of the Nightbringer
+56% Synergy $4.82
Scytheclaw Scytheclaw
+56% Synergy $0.17
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+55% Synergy $0.35

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor decks.

Rush of Dread Rush of Dread
+51% Synergy $0.29
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+44% Synergy $0.31
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+44% Synergy $27.95
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+26% Synergy $1.22
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+25% Synergy $1.32
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+17% Synergy $2.62
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+16% Synergy $13.56
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+8% Synergy $3.59
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+3% Synergy $8.53
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.20

Game Changers

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

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+11% Synergy $31.96
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+4% Synergy $12.28
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+2% Synergy $22.72
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+1% Synergy $52.72
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $59.87
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $82.60
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
0% Synergy $103.74
Necropotence Necropotence
-4% Synergy $16.11
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $95.44

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Virtus the Veiled Virtus the Veiled
+45% Synergy $5.43
Archfiend of Despair Archfiend of Despair
+41% Synergy $18.96
Tree of Perdition Tree of Perdition
+41% Synergy $10.73
Plague Drone Plague Drone
+38% Synergy $1.58
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+36% Synergy $3.57
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+35% Synergy $7.09
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+35% Synergy $2.54
Raving Dead Raving Dead
+35% Synergy $1.56
Torgaar, Famine Incarnate Torgaar, Famine Incarnate
+34% Synergy $0.38
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+31% Synergy $1.72
Loyal Subordinate Loyal Subordinate
+28% Synergy $0.19
Starscream, Power Hungry Starscream, Seeker Leader Starscream, Power Hungry
+27% Synergy $4.69
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+25% Synergy $30.94
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+25% Synergy $0.25
Great Unclean One Great Unclean One
+25% Synergy $4.61
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+24% Synergy $4.18
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
+23% Synergy $0.16
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+22% Synergy $0.15
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+21% Synergy $2.12
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+20% Synergy $0.50
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+16% Synergy $0.25
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+16% Synergy $0.09
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+15% Synergy $66.16
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+15% Synergy $3.85
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+13% Synergy $1.41
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+13% Synergy $2.15
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+13% Synergy $5.64
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+12% Synergy $0.88
Crypt Rats Crypt Rats
+11% Synergy $0.35
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+10% Synergy $0.53
Sengir, the Dark Baron Sengir, the Dark Baron
+10% Synergy $0.24
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+8% Synergy $5.21
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+8% Synergy $18.18
Pontiff of Blight Pontiff of Blight
+7% Synergy $0.21
Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
+6% Synergy $7.85
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+6% Synergy $0.32
Barbed Servitor Barbed Servitor
+6% Synergy $0.24
Graveblade Marauder Graveblade Marauder
+6% Synergy $0.08
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+5% Synergy $4.72
Phyrexian Fleshgorger Phyrexian Fleshgorger
+5% Synergy $1.64
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+4% Synergy $0.46
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+3% Synergy $1.86
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+3% Synergy $5.97
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+3% Synergy $1.03
Gixian Puppeteer Gixian Puppeteer
+2% Synergy $0.69
Zenos yae Galvus Shinryu, Transcendent Rival Zenos yae Galvus
+2% Synergy $0.47
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
0% Synergy $5.85
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-3% Synergy $2.30
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-6% Synergy $0.49
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-9% Synergy $3.00

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor safe.

Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+21% Synergy $0.76
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+21% Synergy $0.18
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+21% Synergy $0.13
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+15% Synergy $0.59
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+13% Synergy $0.19
Dash Hopes Dash Hopes
+11% Synergy $0.65
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+10% Synergy $18.91
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+10% Synergy $0.15
Rush of Vitality Rush of Vitality
+10% Synergy $0.15
Defile Defile
+9% Synergy $0.62
Darkness Darkness
+9% Synergy $23.65
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+9% Synergy $0.13
Crushing Disappointment Crushing Disappointment
+8% Synergy $0.14
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+7% Synergy $2.65
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+6% Synergy $4.21
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+6% Synergy $8.59
Grave Endeavor Grave Endeavor
+6% Synergy $1.24
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+5% Synergy $2.64
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+5% Synergy $0.29
Murder Murder
+5% Synergy $0.04
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+5% Synergy $4.33
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+5% Synergy $1.08
Undying Evil Undying Evil
+2% Synergy $0.40
Blood Pact Blood Pact
0% Synergy $0.14
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-1% Synergy $2.92
Feign Death Feign Death
-1% Synergy $0.77
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-2% Synergy $12.66
Force of Despair Force of Despair
-2% Synergy $2.75
Dismember Dismember
-4% Synergy $6.62
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-5% Synergy $0.98
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-6% Synergy $16.57
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-7% Synergy $5.02
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-8% Synergy $8.35
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-13% Synergy $0.14
Village Rites Village Rites
-16% Synergy $0.24
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-16% Synergy $0.41

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor's game plan and control the board.

Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+43% Synergy $2.62
Temporal Extortion Temporal Extortion
+33% Synergy $17.88
Blood Tribute Blood Tribute
+27% Synergy $3.96
Profane Command Profane Command
+25% Synergy $0.27
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+19% Synergy $1.91
Risky Shortcut Risky Shortcut
+19% Synergy $0.17
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+17% Synergy $20.32
Killing Wave Killing Wave
+17% Synergy $0.19
Mutilate Mutilate
+15% Synergy $1.70
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+13% Synergy $0.43
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+12% Synergy $2.61
Corrupt Corrupt
+12% Synergy $0.08
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+11% Synergy $0.25
Damnable Pact Damnable Pact
+11% Synergy $0.42
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+9% Synergy $0.40
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+8% Synergy $0.18
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+8% Synergy $0.74
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+7% Synergy $1.72
Consume Spirit Consume Spirit
+7% Synergy $0.52
Damnation Damnation
+6% Synergy $20.12
Invoke Despair Invoke Despair
+6% Synergy $0.21
Repay in Kind Repay in Kind
+6% Synergy $3.89
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+5% Synergy $3.80
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+5% Synergy $1.30
Zof Consumption Zof Bloodbog Zof Consumption
+5% Synergy $0.11
Dredge the Mire Dredge the Mire
+5% Synergy $0.21
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+4% Synergy $1.36
Profane Transfusion Profane Transfusion
+4% Synergy $1.05
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+2% Synergy $0.23
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+2% Synergy $0.26
Rankle's Prank Rankle's Prank
+1% Synergy $0.26
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-3% Synergy $20.09
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-5% Synergy $5.54
Dread Return Dread Return
-6% Synergy $0.32
Reanimate Reanimate
-7% Synergy $5.14
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-7% Synergy $4.51
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-8% Synergy $10.83
Victimize Victimize
-20% Synergy $0.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+25% Synergy $7.33
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+18% Synergy $2.11
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+17% Synergy $4.86
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+10% Synergy $0.40
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+10% Synergy $0.53
Cryptolith Fragment Aurora of Emrakul Cryptolith Fragment
+10% Synergy $0.16
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.26
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+9% Synergy $6.03
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+8% Synergy $16.33
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+8% Synergy $0.27
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+8% Synergy $0.99
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+7% Synergy $34.22
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+6% Synergy $1.18
Tithing Blade Consuming Sepulcher Tithing Blade
+5% Synergy $0.36
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+5% Synergy $0.71
Fleetfeather Sandals Fleetfeather Sandals
+5% Synergy $0.11
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+4% Synergy $14.96
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+4% Synergy $1.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $4.54
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+3% Synergy $36.21
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+3% Synergy $1.53
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+3% Synergy $2.24
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+1% Synergy $0.68
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-1% Synergy $32.79
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-1% Synergy $18.49
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-2% Synergy $19.92
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-3% Synergy $2.79
Expedition Map Expedition Map
-3% Synergy $0.85

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+33% Synergy $21.86
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+32% Synergy $0.97
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+30% Synergy $3.00
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+18% Synergy $2.22
Tainted Remedy Tainted Remedy
+10% Synergy $4.46
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+9% Synergy $3.33
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+9% Synergy $4.67
Triskaidekaphobia Triskaidekaphobia
+8% Synergy $0.12
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+7% Synergy $18.15
Black Market Black Market
+6% Synergy $3.70
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+5% Synergy $12.32
Dogged Pursuit Dogged Pursuit
+5% Synergy $0.06
The Cruelty of Gix The Cruelty of Gix
+3% Synergy $1.06
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+1% Synergy $0.93
No Mercy No Mercy
+1% Synergy $16.56
Greed Greed
0% Synergy $0.27
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-6% Synergy $21.01
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-8% Synergy $21.30
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-9% Synergy $6.56

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+37% Synergy $10.95
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
+6% Synergy $0.46
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+3% Synergy $5.14

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+44% Synergy $0.32
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+12% Synergy $23.29
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+11% Synergy $9.00
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+11% Synergy $0.33
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+9% Synergy $0.89
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.15
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+7% Synergy $3.60
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+7% Synergy $0.43
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $2.85
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+5% Synergy $25.71
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+5% Synergy $7.19
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+4% Synergy $2.94
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+3% Synergy $1.62
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+2% Synergy $3.74
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+2% Synergy $0.11
Desert of the Glorified Desert of the Glorified
+2% Synergy $0.11
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+1% Synergy $0.30
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+1% Synergy $0.35
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+1% Synergy $0.94
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $49.13
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
0% Synergy $12.42
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
0% Synergy $35.89
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-2% Synergy $0.14
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $2.59
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-17% Synergy $19.45

Mana Artifacts

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

Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+20% Synergy $0.24
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+18% Synergy $3.60
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+16% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+11% Synergy $0.52
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $1.34
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+8% Synergy $20.12
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+8% Synergy $16.23
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+8% Synergy $1.13
Infernal Idol Infernal Idol
+8% Synergy $0.07
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.17
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+7% Synergy $0.59
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.24
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $2.70
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+4% Synergy $4.92
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $1.15
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $8.02
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+1% Synergy $0.28
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+1% Synergy $31.25

Lands

The mana base foundation for Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.30
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.21
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+6% Synergy $0.55
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+5% Synergy $2.27
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+5% Synergy $1.08
Zof Consumption Zof Bloodbog Zof Consumption
+5% Synergy $0.11
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.07
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.43
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-7% Synergy $5.02
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-8% Synergy $8.35

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor.

Gallowbraid Gallowbraid
Mortarion, Daemon Primarch Mortarion, Daemon Primarch
Tivash, Gloom Summoner Tivash, Gloom Summoner
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
Astarion, the Decadent Astarion, the Decadent
Prava of the Steel Legion Tymna the Weaver Prava of the Steel Legion // Tymna the Weaver
Rodolf Duskbringer Rodolf Duskbringer
Verrak, Warped Sengir Verrak, Warped Sengir
Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit Sam, Loyal Attendant Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit // Sam, Loyal Attendant
Bilbo, Birthday Celebrant Bilbo, Birthday Celebrant
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ravos, Soultender Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Ravos, Soultender
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Sengir, the Dark Baron Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Sorin of House Markov Sorin of House Markov
Willowdusk, Essence Seer Willowdusk, Essence Seer
Dina, Soul Steeper Dina, Soul Steeper
Krav, the Unredeemed Regna, the Redeemer Krav, the Unredeemed // Regna, the Redeemer
Licia, Sanguine Tribune Licia, Sanguine Tribune
Obzedat, Ghost Council Obzedat, Ghost Council
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
Ravos, Soultender Sengir, the Dark Baron Ravos, Soultender // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Valentin, Dean of the Vein Valentin, Dean of the Vein
Vona, Butcher of Magan Vona, Butcher of Magan
Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim
Sol'kanar the Swamp King Sol'kanar the Swamp King
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Karlov of the Ghost Council Karlov of the Ghost Council
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
Lorcan, Warlock Collector Lorcan, Warlock Collector
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
Oloro, Ageless Ascetic Oloro, Ageless Ascetic
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Asmodeus the Archfiend Asmodeus the Archfiend
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
Elanor Gardner Elanor Gardner
Treebeard, Gracious Host Treebeard, Gracious Host
Morinfen Morinfen
Nazar, the Velvet Fang Nazar, the Velvet Fang
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom