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Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor
Price tag $1.89

Legendary Artifact Creature — Robot

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

Playstyle & Strategy

Lifegain 52% Lifedrain 10% Combo 5% Self-Damage 5% Aristocrats 4% Burn 4% Aggro 3% Group Slug 3% Ramp 3% X Spells 3%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2439 Current Rank
#2325 Last Week
#2311 Last Month

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New Cards

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

Shredder, Shadow Master Shredder, Shadow Master
+19% Synergy $1.28
Pull from the Grave Pull from the Grave
+4% Synergy $0.12
Stensian Sanguinist Stensian Sanguinist
+3% Synergy $8.97
Splinter, Hamato Yoshi Splinter, Hamato Yoshi
+3% Synergy $0.34
Big Mother Mouser Big Mother Mouser
+3% Synergy $0.96

High Synergy Cards

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

Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+69% Synergy $2.42
Scourge of the Skyclaves Scourge of the Skyclaves
+64% Synergy $0.61
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+63% Synergy $13.78
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+59% Synergy $0.26
Dire Fleet Ravager Dire Fleet Ravager
+57% Synergy $0.32
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+56% Synergy $4.79
Scytheclaw Scytheclaw
+56% Synergy $0.22
Fraying Omnipotence Fraying Omnipotence
+55% Synergy $0.74
Shard of the Nightbringer Shard of the Nightbringer
+55% Synergy $6.76
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+55% Synergy $0.46

Top Cards

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

Rush of Dread Rush of Dread
+53% Synergy $0.37
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+45% Synergy $36.34
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+40% Synergy $0.41
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+25% Synergy $3.61
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+22% Synergy $1.85
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+15% Synergy $16.99
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+13% Synergy $4.09
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+6% Synergy $6.77
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+4% Synergy $0.38
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+2% Synergy $10.56

Game Changers

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

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+8% Synergy $47.77
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+4% Synergy $17.39
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+2% Synergy $24.52
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $98.98
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+1% Synergy $68.64
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
0% Synergy $157.73
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $63.51
Necropotence Necropotence
-4% Synergy $24.50
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $122.46

Creatures

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

Virtus the Veiled Virtus the Veiled
+45% Synergy $10.11
Tree of Perdition Tree of Perdition
+42% Synergy $3.25
Archfiend of Despair Archfiend of Despair
+40% Synergy $24.41
Plague Drone Plague Drone
+40% Synergy $3.00
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+36% Synergy $9.01
Raving Dead Raving Dead
+36% Synergy $1.21
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+34% Synergy $4.26
Torgaar, Famine Incarnate Torgaar, Famine Incarnate
+30% Synergy $0.40
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+28% Synergy $2.43
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+28% Synergy $3.66
Loyal Subordinate Loyal Subordinate
+28% Synergy $0.23
Great Unclean One Great Unclean One
+26% Synergy $5.62
Starscream, Power Hungry Starscream, Seeker Leader Starscream, Power Hungry
+26% Synergy $4.92
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+23% Synergy $32.25
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+22% Synergy $1.30
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+21% Synergy $4.66
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+21% Synergy $0.44
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+20% Synergy $0.32
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
+20% Synergy $0.33
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+18% Synergy $0.37
Alpharael, Stonechosen Alpharael, Stonechosen
+16% Synergy $0.43
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+15% Synergy $0.27
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+15% Synergy $4.68
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+14% Synergy $9.82
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+13% Synergy $0.58
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+13% Synergy $95.47
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+13% Synergy $0.63
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+12% Synergy $3.79
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+11% Synergy $5.82
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+11% Synergy $0.30
Crypt Rats Crypt Rats
+9% Synergy $0.45
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+9% Synergy $0.84
Sengir, the Dark Baron Sengir, the Dark Baron
+9% Synergy $0.27
Ebonblade Reaper Ebonblade Reaper
+8% Synergy $5.85
Barbed Servitor Barbed Servitor
+7% Synergy $0.33
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+6% Synergy $26.20
Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
+6% Synergy $7.55
Pontiff of Blight Pontiff of Blight
+6% Synergy $0.37
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+6% Synergy $0.38
Graveblade Marauder Graveblade Marauder
+6% Synergy $0.10
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+5% Synergy $0.37
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+4% Synergy $8.70
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+4% Synergy $8.82
Gixian Puppeteer Gixian Puppeteer
+3% Synergy $0.93
Gwenom, Remorseless Gwenom, Remorseless
+3% Synergy $4.36
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+1% Synergy $1.54
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
0% Synergy $4.80
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-5% Synergy $2.81
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-6% Synergy $0.64
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-9% Synergy $0.67

Instants

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

Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+21% Synergy $0.59
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+20% Synergy $0.21
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+17% Synergy $0.27
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+12% Synergy $0.28
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+11% Synergy $0.38
Darkness Darkness
+10% Synergy $23.07
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+10% Synergy $3.60
Defile Defile
+9% Synergy $1.33
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+9% Synergy $26.25
Dash Hopes Dash Hopes
+9% Synergy $0.67
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+7% Synergy $0.29
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+7% Synergy $8.59
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+7% Synergy $0.27
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+7% Synergy $0.26
Rush of Vitality Rush of Vitality
+7% Synergy $0.13
Crushing Disappointment Crushing Disappointment
+7% Synergy $0.11
Murder Murder
+6% Synergy $0.15
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+5% Synergy $3.48
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+5% Synergy $6.76
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+5% Synergy $1.12
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+5% Synergy $15.67
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+2% Synergy $0.21
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
0% Synergy $0.90
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-1% Synergy $13.64
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-1% Synergy $1.66
Dismember Dismember
-2% Synergy $5.35
Feign Death Feign Death
-2% Synergy $1.06
Force of Despair Force of Despair
-2% Synergy $5.27
Saw in Half Saw in Half
-3% Synergy $3.60
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-6% Synergy $1.53
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-6% Synergy $9.08
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-7% Synergy $3.06
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-8% Synergy $13.87
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-11% Synergy $0.33
Village Rites Village Rites
-16% Synergy $0.86
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-18% Synergy $0.35

Sorceries

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

Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+41% Synergy $2.79
Temporal Extortion Temporal Extortion
+32% Synergy $23.00
Blood Tribute Blood Tribute
+24% Synergy $5.98
Profane Command Profane Command
+21% Synergy $0.41
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+18% Synergy $33.17
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+17% Synergy $5.10
Risky Shortcut Risky Shortcut
+16% Synergy $0.31
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+13% Synergy $0.27
Mutilate Mutilate
+13% Synergy $1.86
Killing Wave Killing Wave
+13% Synergy $0.32
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+12% Synergy $3.53
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+10% Synergy $2.68
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+10% Synergy $0.26
Corrupt Corrupt
+10% Synergy $0.09
Damnable Pact Damnable Pact
+9% Synergy $0.63
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+7% Synergy $2.07
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+7% Synergy $0.38
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+7% Synergy $0.88
Repay in Kind Repay in Kind
+6% Synergy $4.39
Zof Consumption Zof Bloodbog Zof Consumption
+6% Synergy $0.20
Consume Spirit Consume Spirit
+6% Synergy $0.35
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+5% Synergy $2.08
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+4% Synergy $4.36
Profane Transfusion Profane Transfusion
+4% Synergy $1.21
Damnation Damnation
+3% Synergy $20.57
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+3% Synergy $1.63
Invoke Despair Invoke Despair
+3% Synergy $0.33
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+3% Synergy $0.31
Villainous Wrath Villainous Wrath
+3% Synergy $0.68
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+1% Synergy $0.23
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-2% Synergy $26.21
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $4.74
Dread Return Dread Return
-5% Synergy $0.47
Reanimate Reanimate
-6% Synergy $9.11
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-6% Synergy $3.58
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-9% Synergy $16.33
Victimize Victimize
-20% Synergy $1.20

Utility Artifacts

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

Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+23% Synergy $9.99
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+16% Synergy $6.04
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+16% Synergy $3.73
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+11% Synergy $0.57
Cryptolith Fragment Aurora of Emrakul Cryptolith Fragment
+10% Synergy $0.28
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+8% Synergy $0.49
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+8% Synergy $7.32
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.30
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+7% Synergy $13.66
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+7% Synergy $0.23
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+6% Synergy $35.87
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $3.70
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+5% Synergy $1.68
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+5% Synergy $2.51
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+5% Synergy $0.34
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+4% Synergy $2.72
Tithing Blade Consuming Sepulcher Tithing Blade
+4% Synergy $0.45
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+3% Synergy $14.39
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+3% Synergy $3.10
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+3% Synergy $7.41
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+2% Synergy $43.69
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy $28.38
Expedition Map Expedition Map
-1% Synergy $0.65
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-1% Synergy $44.58
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-2% Synergy $24.59
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-4% Synergy $5.17
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-5% Synergy $6.76

Enchantments

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

Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+34% Synergy $33.87
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+28% Synergy $1.03
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+27% Synergy $6.22
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+16% Synergy $2.17
Tainted Remedy Tainted Remedy
+9% Synergy $6.48
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+7% Synergy $20.80
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+7% Synergy $5.05
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+7% Synergy $6.13
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+6% Synergy $16.90
Triskaidekaphobia Triskaidekaphobia
+6% Synergy $0.14
Parker Luck Parker Luck
+5% Synergy $0.27
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+4% Synergy $0.51
Black Market Black Market
+3% Synergy $5.00
Greed Greed
+2% Synergy $0.36
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+1% Synergy $2.19
No Mercy No Mercy
0% Synergy $25.39
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-8% Synergy $25.91
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-8% Synergy $3.97
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-8% Synergy $33.13
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-12% Synergy $0.33

Planeswalkers

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

Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+35% Synergy $9.52
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
+6% Synergy $0.69
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+4% Synergy $11.12

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+39% Synergy $0.30
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+15% Synergy $34.72
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+13% Synergy $0.57
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+11% Synergy $6.95
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+10% Synergy $0.47
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+10% Synergy $0.42
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+7% Synergy $11.36
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+6% Synergy $29.55
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+6% Synergy $3.96
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $1.13
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+5% Synergy $4.75
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+4% Synergy $13.70
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $2.36
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+4% Synergy $0.41
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+3% Synergy $0.79
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+1% Synergy $0.36
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+1% Synergy $5.51
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $59.22
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
0% Synergy $51.64
Barren Moor Barren Moor
0% Synergy $0.30
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.65
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-17% Synergy $23.89

Mana Artifacts

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

Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+19% Synergy $0.36
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+17% Synergy $0.33
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+16% Synergy $3.87
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.43
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+10% Synergy $0.63
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+10% Synergy $36.62
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+10% Synergy $21.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.34
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+8% Synergy $3.79
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+7% Synergy $5.42
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $0.49
Infernal Idol Infernal Idol
+5% Synergy $0.19
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $2.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.19
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $4.45
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+2% Synergy $0.19
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+1% Synergy $10.98

Lands

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

Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.27
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+6% Synergy $0.28
Zof Consumption Zof Bloodbog Zof Consumption
+6% Synergy $0.20
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+5% Synergy $1.08
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+5% Synergy $1.12
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.09
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.56
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-7% Synergy $3.06
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-8% Synergy $13.87

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

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Mortarion, Daemon Primarch Mortarion, Daemon Primarch
Nazar, the Velvet Fang Nazar, the Velvet Fang
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
Kuro, Pitlord Kuro, Pitlord
Astarion, the Decadent Astarion, the Decadent
Sorin of House Markov Sorin of House Markov
Dina, Soul Steeper Dina, Soul Steeper
Karlov of the Ghost Council Karlov of the Ghost Council
Gallowbraid Gallowbraid
Obzedat, Ghost Council Obzedat, Ghost Council
Willowdusk, Essence Seer Willowdusk, Essence Seer
Ravos, Soultender Sengir, the Dark Baron Ravos, Soultender // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Elenda, Saint of Dusk Elenda, Saint of Dusk
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Bilbo, Birthday Celebrant Bilbo, Birthday Celebrant
Licia, Sanguine Tribune Licia, Sanguine Tribune
Rodolf Duskbringer Rodolf Duskbringer
Valentin, Dean of the Vein Valentin, Dean of the Vein
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Lorcan, Warlock Collector Lorcan, Warlock Collector
Prava of the Steel Legion Tymna the Weaver Prava of the Steel Legion // Tymna the Weaver
Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit Sam, Loyal Attendant Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit // Sam, Loyal Attendant
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ravos, Soultender Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Ravos, Soultender
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Sengir, the Dark Baron Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Vona, Butcher of Magan Vona, Butcher of Magan
Krav, the Unredeemed Regna, the Redeemer Krav, the Unredeemed // Regna, the Redeemer
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tymna the Weaver Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tymna the Weaver
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Verrak, Warped Sengir Verrak, Warped Sengir
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Sengir, the Dark Baron Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ravos, Soultender Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ravos, Soultender
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
Tymaret, Chosen from Death Tymaret, Chosen from Death
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
Zoraline, Cosmos Caller Zoraline, Cosmos Caller
Ghost Council of Orzhova Ghost Council of Orzhova
Sol'kanar the Swamp King Sol'kanar the Swamp King