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Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor
Price tag $1.99

Legendary Artifact Creature — Robot

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

Playstyle & Strategy

Lifegain 46% Lifedrain 13% Burn 6% Combo 6% Self-Damage 4%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2899 Current Rank
#2757 Last Week
#2455 Past 2 Years

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New Cards

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

Radioactive Man Radioactive Man
+20% Synergy $0.39
Unliving Legionnaire Unliving Legionnaire
+5% Synergy $0.14
Infernal Rebirth Infernal Rebirth
+5% Synergy $0.23
Madame Hydra, Reanimated Madame Hydra, Reanimated
+4% Synergy $2.26
Arnim Zola, Bio-Fanatic Arnim Zola, Bio-Fanatic
+4% Synergy $0.16

High Synergy Cards

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

Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+69% Synergy $1.92
Scourge of the Skyclaves Scourge of the Skyclaves
+63% Synergy $0.53
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+62% Synergy $14.51
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+58% Synergy $0.18
Dire Fleet Ravager Dire Fleet Ravager
+57% Synergy $0.37
Scytheclaw Scytheclaw
+57% Synergy $0.27
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+56% Synergy $5.10
Fraying Omnipotence Fraying Omnipotence
+56% Synergy $1.01
Shard of the Nightbringer Shard of the Nightbringer
+55% Synergy $6.45
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+54% Synergy $0.48

Top Cards

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

Rush of Dread Rush of Dread
+52% Synergy $0.39
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+44% Synergy $36.16
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+38% Synergy $0.38
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+24% Synergy $5.07
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+23% Synergy $1.93
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+15% Synergy $19.98
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+12% Synergy $3.96
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+5% Synergy $8.66
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+5% Synergy $0.19
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+4% Synergy $11.88

Game Changers

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

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+6% Synergy $45.77
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+4% Synergy $15.92
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+2% Synergy $17.84
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $105.67
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+1% Synergy $72.36
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+0% Synergy $166.10
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $58.03
Necropotence Necropotence
-3% Synergy $37.70
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $134.88

Creatures

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

Virtus the Veiled Virtus the Veiled
+44% Synergy $8.97
Tree of Perdition Tree of Perdition
+43% Synergy $2.54
Plague Drone Plague Drone
+39% Synergy $2.22
Archfiend of Despair Archfiend of Despair
+38% Synergy $23.42
Raving Dead Raving Dead
+37% Synergy $1.16
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+35% Synergy $11.16
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+33% Synergy $4.69
Loyal Subordinate Loyal Subordinate
+30% Synergy $0.19
Torgaar, Famine Incarnate Torgaar, Famine Incarnate
+30% Synergy $0.40
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+28% Synergy $2.38
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+27% Synergy $4.12
Starscream, Power Hungry Starscream, Seeker Leader Starscream, Power Hungry
+26% Synergy $4.02
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+25% Synergy $38.70
Great Unclean One Great Unclean One
+24% Synergy $5.44
Shredder, Shadow Master Shredder, Shadow Master
+24% Synergy $1.01
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+21% Synergy $0.96
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+21% Synergy $0.29
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
+19% Synergy $0.35
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+19% Synergy $5.00
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+18% Synergy $0.44
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+16% Synergy $0.27
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+16% Synergy $0.30
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+15% Synergy $11.25
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+14% Synergy $1.27
Alpharael, Stonechosen Alpharael, Stonechosen
+14% Synergy $0.36
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+13% Synergy $97.18
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+12% Synergy $2.46
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+11% Synergy $0.53
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+10% Synergy $0.79
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+10% Synergy $0.24
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+10% Synergy $7.08
Sengir, the Dark Baron Sengir, the Dark Baron
+9% Synergy $0.31
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+9% Synergy $1.31
Crypt Rats Crypt Rats
+8% Synergy $0.52
Barbed Servitor Barbed Servitor
+8% Synergy $0.31
Ebonblade Reaper Ebonblade Reaper
+7% Synergy $6.93
Pontiff of Blight Pontiff of Blight
+6% Synergy $0.33
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+5% Synergy $0.41
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+5% Synergy $0.41
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+4% Synergy $24.00
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+4% Synergy $0.38
Gixian Puppeteer Gixian Puppeteer
+3% Synergy $1.88
Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
+3% Synergy $6.37
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+2% Synergy $9.23
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+2% Synergy $8.12
Blood Artist Blood Artist
0% Synergy $2.33
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-1% Synergy $5.06
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-5% Synergy $1.18
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-8% Synergy $4.19
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-10% Synergy $1.18

Instants

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

Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+21% Synergy $0.32
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+19% Synergy $0.59
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+15% Synergy $0.25
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+10% Synergy $0.35
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+10% Synergy $3.63
Darkness Darkness
+10% Synergy $24.04
Defile Defile
+9% Synergy $1.39
Dash Hopes Dash Hopes
+9% Synergy $1.05
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+9% Synergy $0.25
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+8% Synergy $25.73
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+7% Synergy $7.52
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+7% Synergy $0.35
Murder Murder
+6% Synergy $0.18
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+6% Synergy $6.77
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+6% Synergy $0.29
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+6% Synergy $0.27
Crushing Disappointment Crushing Disappointment
+5% Synergy $0.16
Rush of Vitality Rush of Vitality
+5% Synergy $0.12
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+5% Synergy $1.09
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+4% Synergy $0.74
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+4% Synergy $13.03
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+2% Synergy $0.39
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
0% Synergy $0.32
Feign Death Feign Death
-1% Synergy $1.04
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
-1% Synergy $0.25
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
-1% Synergy $0.69
Dismember Dismember
-2% Synergy $5.04
Force of Despair Force of Despair
-2% Synergy $8.07
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-3% Synergy $13.80
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-6% Synergy $1.34
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-7% Synergy $10.41
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-7% Synergy $3.28
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-8% Synergy $12.73
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-10% Synergy $0.23
Village Rites Village Rites
-17% Synergy $0.56
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-18% Synergy $0.25

Sorceries

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

Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+40% Synergy $3.53
Temporal Extortion Temporal Extortion
+32% Synergy $29.79
Blood Tribute Blood Tribute
+24% Synergy $5.57
Profane Command Profane Command
+18% Synergy $0.35
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+17% Synergy $37.86
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+15% Synergy $4.32
Risky Shortcut Risky Shortcut
+13% Synergy $0.28
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+12% Synergy $0.26
Mutilate Mutilate
+12% Synergy $1.99
Killing Wave Killing Wave
+11% Synergy $0.38
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+11% Synergy $3.04
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+10% Synergy $4.06
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+10% Synergy $0.28
Corrupt Corrupt
+9% Synergy $0.11
Damnable Pact Damnable Pact
+9% Synergy $1.50
Pox Plague Pox Plague
+7% Synergy $0.30
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+7% Synergy $0.34
Repay in Kind Repay in Kind
+6% Synergy $4.10
Zof Consumption Zof Bloodbog Zof Consumption
+5% Synergy $0.13
Consume Spirit Consume Spirit
+5% Synergy $0.38
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+5% Synergy $2.27
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+5% Synergy $0.84
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+5% Synergy $2.08
Profane Transfusion Profane Transfusion
+4% Synergy $1.34
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+3% Synergy $4.22
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+2% Synergy $3.25
Damnation Damnation
+1% Synergy $20.60
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+0% Synergy $0.35
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-2% Synergy $25.60
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-3% Synergy $3.44
Dread Return Dread Return
-4% Synergy $0.42
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-5% Synergy $4.81
Reanimate Reanimate
-5% Synergy $9.04
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-9% Synergy $17.29
Victimize Victimize
-20% Synergy $1.60

Utility Artifacts

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

Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+24% Synergy $8.23
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+17% Synergy $7.53
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+17% Synergy $1.46
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+10% Synergy $0.70
Cryptolith Fragment Aurora of Emrakul Cryptolith Fragment
+10% Synergy $0.24
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+8% Synergy $7.43
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.35
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+7% Synergy $0.71
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.15
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+7% Synergy $0.23
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+7% Synergy $32.42
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+7% Synergy $12.64
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+5% Synergy $2.51
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+5% Synergy $0.32
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+4% Synergy $2.60
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+4% Synergy $1.52
Tithing Blade Consuming Sepulcher Tithing Blade
+4% Synergy $0.54
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+3% Synergy $3.15
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+2% Synergy $8.38
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+1% Synergy $43.07
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy $33.05
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
0% Synergy $20.24
Expedition Map Expedition Map
0% Synergy $0.84
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-1% Synergy $41.04
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-2% Synergy $5.33
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-5% Synergy $8.23

Enchantments

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

Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+35% Synergy $35.39
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+29% Synergy $1.57
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+28% Synergy $6.16
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+17% Synergy $1.98
Tainted Remedy Tainted Remedy
+8% Synergy $8.61
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+7% Synergy $5.61
Triskaidekaphobia Triskaidekaphobia
+7% Synergy $0.29
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+6% Synergy $20.42
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+6% Synergy $9.55
Parker Luck Parker Luck
+4% Synergy $0.27
HYDRA Infiltration HYDRA Infiltration
+4% Synergy $0.09
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+3% Synergy $0.56
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+3% Synergy $9.70
Greed Greed
+2% Synergy $0.29
Black Market Black Market
+0% Synergy $6.05
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+0% Synergy $1.93
No Mercy No Mercy
0% Synergy $26.44
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-8% Synergy $26.77
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-8% Synergy $5.86
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-11% Synergy $0.28

Planeswalkers

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

Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+35% Synergy $9.80
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
+5% Synergy $0.67
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+3% Synergy $8.86

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+37% Synergy $0.40
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+14% Synergy $34.17
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+12% Synergy $1.21
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+10% Synergy $0.42
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+10% Synergy $0.81
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+10% Synergy $9.46
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+5% Synergy $11.88
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+5% Synergy $4.53
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+4% Synergy $28.93
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+4% Synergy $4.55
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+4% Synergy $0.41
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.31
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+3% Synergy $11.96
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+1% Synergy $1.01
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $4.43
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+1% Synergy $0.41
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+0% Synergy $4.72
Barren Moor Barren Moor
0% Synergy $0.35
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $63.16
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-1% Synergy $53.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $4.25
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-19% Synergy $28.61

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
+18% Synergy $0.35
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+16% Synergy $3.65
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+11% Synergy $0.43
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+10% Synergy $0.86
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+10% Synergy $20.00
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+8% Synergy $28.87
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.29
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+7% Synergy $3.14
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+6% Synergy $2.45
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+6% Synergy $5.37
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $0.60
Infernal Idol Infernal Idol
+4% Synergy $0.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.42
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+1% Synergy $0.22
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $4.82

Lands

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

Command Tower Command Tower
+11% Synergy $0.34
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.30
Zof Consumption Zof Bloodbog Zof Consumption
+5% Synergy $0.13
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+5% Synergy $1.09
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+4% Synergy $1.08
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.28
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.31
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
0% Synergy $0.74
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.09
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-7% Synergy $3.28
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-8% Synergy $12.73

Similar Commanders

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

Gollum, Obsessed Stalker Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
Mortarion, Daemon Primarch Mortarion, Daemon Primarch
Nazar, the Velvet Fang Nazar, the Velvet Fang
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
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
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
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
Licia, Sanguine Tribune Licia, Sanguine Tribune
Lorcan, Warlock Collector Lorcan, Warlock Collector
Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit Sam, Loyal Attendant Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit // Sam, Loyal Attendant
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tymna the Weaver Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tymna the Weaver
Bilbo, Birthday Celebrant Bilbo, Birthday Celebrant
Rodolf Duskbringer Rodolf Duskbringer
Kuro, Pitlord Kuro, Pitlord
Valentin, Dean of the Vein Valentin, Dean of the Vein
Prava of the Steel Legion Tymna the Weaver Prava of the Steel Legion // Tymna the Weaver
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Sengir, the Dark Baron Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Krav, the Unredeemed Regna, the Redeemer Krav, the Unredeemed // Regna, the Redeemer
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ravos, Soultender Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ravos, Soultender
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
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
Zoraline, Cosmos Caller Zoraline, Cosmos Caller
Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim
Sol'kanar the Swamp King Sol'kanar the Swamp King
Tymaret, Chosen from Death Tymaret, Chosen from Death
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
Verrak, Warped Sengir Verrak, Warped Sengir
Asmodeus the Archfiend Asmodeus the Archfiend
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
Ghost Council of Orzhova Ghost Council of Orzhova