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Cyclonus, the Saboteur
Price tag $0.75

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2222 Current Rank
#2585 Last Week
#2019 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Cyclonus, the Saboteur.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Cyclonus, the Saboteur decks.

Sandman's Quicksand Sandman's Quicksand
+6% Synergy $0.05
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
+5% Synergy $1.09
Mechanical Mobster Mechanical Mobster
+2% Synergy $0.02
Unstable Experiment Unstable Experiment
+2% Synergy $0.05
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+1% Synergy $0.43

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Cyclonus, the Saboteur's abilities and overall game plan.

Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+56% Synergy $0.57
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+56% Synergy $0.33
As Foretold As Foretold
+53% Synergy $1.40
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+52% Synergy $0.28
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+52% Synergy $0.52
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+50% Synergy $4.10
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+48% Synergy $0.36
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+47% Synergy $3.76
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+43% Synergy $3.77
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+43% Synergy $0.86

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Cyclonus, the Saboteur decks.

Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+43% Synergy $1.11
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+41% Synergy $3.76
Mask of the Schemer Mask of the Schemer
+39% Synergy $0.28
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+38% Synergy $2.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+33% Synergy $1.22
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+16% Synergy $0.82
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $4.32
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+7% Synergy $0.22
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
+3% Synergy $1.59

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+2% Synergy $37.35
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+2% Synergy $1.86
Notion Thief Notion Thief
0% Synergy $0.95
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $75.61
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $94.95
Force of Will Force of Will
-5% Synergy $64.39
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $44.75
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $44.28
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $48.88
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $54.04

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Cyclonus, the Saboteur's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+37% Synergy $0.50
Starscream, Power Hungry Starscream, Seeker Leader Starscream, Power Hungry
+37% Synergy $3.52
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+34% Synergy $0.51
Xanathar, Guild Kingpin Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
+31% Synergy $1.08
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+28% Synergy $2.09
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+27% Synergy $1.19
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+27% Synergy $0.30
Rilsa Rael, Kingpin Rilsa Rael, Kingpin
+27% Synergy $0.09
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+27% Synergy $0.41
Duskmantle Seer Duskmantle Seer
+27% Synergy $0.24
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
+26% Synergy $0.16
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+25% Synergy $15.61
Jacob Hauken, Inspector Hauken's Insight Jacob Hauken, Inspector
+24% Synergy $0.51
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+21% Synergy $0.20
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+21% Synergy $1.02
Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer
+20% Synergy $0.33
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+19% Synergy $0.49
Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+18% Synergy $0.22
Herald of Leshrac Herald of Leshrac
+17% Synergy $5.75
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+16% Synergy $0.26
Braids, Conjurer Adept Braids, Conjurer Adept
+16% Synergy $0.34
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+15% Synergy $3.01
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+15% Synergy $0.63
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+14% Synergy $6.49
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+13% Synergy $0.92
Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor Blitzwing, Adaptive Assailant Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor
+13% Synergy $1.37
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+12% Synergy $5.50
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+12% Synergy $0.33
Golbez, Crystal Collector Golbez, Crystal Collector
+11% Synergy $0.44
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+10% Synergy $2.24
Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+9% Synergy $3.18
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+9% Synergy $22.85
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+7% Synergy $67.82
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+7% Synergy $0.22
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+7% Synergy $3.88
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+6% Synergy $2.07
Big Game Hunter Big Game Hunter
+6% Synergy $0.40
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+6% Synergy $0.37
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+6% Synergy $4.83
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+6% Synergy $0.46
Gurgling Anointer Gurgling Anointer
+6% Synergy $0.09
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+5% Synergy $1.05
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+5% Synergy $0.65
Glen Elendra Liege Glen Elendra Liege
+3% Synergy $0.61
The Scarab God The Scarab God
+3% Synergy $5.83
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+1% Synergy $11.85
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+1% Synergy $0.17
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
0% Synergy $2.83
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
0% Synergy $1.44
Spark Double Spark Double
-2% Synergy $8.16

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Cyclonus, the Saboteur safe.

Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+22% Synergy $2.29
Change of Plans Change of Plans
+19% Synergy $1.09
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+14% Synergy $0.25
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+11% Synergy $0.24
Pongify Pongify
+10% Synergy $1.82
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+9% Synergy $0.14
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+7% Synergy $1.50
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $1.82
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+6% Synergy $0.26
Resculpt Resculpt
+5% Synergy $0.26
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+5% Synergy $0.21
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+4% Synergy $1.46
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+4% Synergy $0.74
Offer Immortality Offer Immortality
+4% Synergy $0.07
Aetherize Aetherize
+3% Synergy $0.39
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+3% Synergy $0.19
High Tide High Tide
+3% Synergy $1.06
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+2% Synergy $3.35
Countersquall Countersquall
+2% Synergy $0.35
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+1% Synergy $2.25
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+1% Synergy $2.31
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $46.95
Murder Murder
-2% Synergy $0.03
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-3% Synergy $2.54
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $8.07
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $8.97
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-4% Synergy $0.71
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-4% Synergy $0.12
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy $8.52
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $4.83
Opt Opt
-6% Synergy $0.11
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-7% Synergy $18.95
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-8% Synergy $0.59
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-12% Synergy $1.26
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-13% Synergy $1.30

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Cyclonus, the Saboteur's game plan and control the board.

Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+23% Synergy $0.34
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+19% Synergy $4.25
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+15% Synergy $0.59
Gix's Command Gix's Command
+14% Synergy $0.50
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+13% Synergy $0.26
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+10% Synergy $0.34
Fabricate Fabricate
+8% Synergy $8.72
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+7% Synergy $0.14
Ringsight Ringsight
+6% Synergy $0.21
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+6% Synergy $0.19
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+6% Synergy $0.19
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+5% Synergy $5.95
Preordain Preordain
+5% Synergy $0.58
From the Catacombs From the Catacombs
+5% Synergy $1.00
Reanimate Reanimate
+3% Synergy $5.34
Damnation Damnation
+3% Synergy $19.28
Windfall Windfall
+1% Synergy $4.12
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $36.04
Ponder Ponder
-9% Synergy $1.70

Utility Artifacts

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

Gavel of the Righteous Gavel of the Righteous
+30% Synergy $0.18
Energy Chamber Energy Chamber
+24% Synergy $5.62
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+21% Synergy $8.29
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+21% Synergy $24.98
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+19% Synergy $1.45
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+19% Synergy $0.10
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+18% Synergy $8.78
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+18% Synergy $9.90
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+17% Synergy $2.31
Darksteel Reactor Darksteel Reactor
+14% Synergy $0.96
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+14% Synergy $6.65
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+12% Synergy $0.41
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+12% Synergy $8.13
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+12% Synergy $0.56
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+12% Synergy $39.60
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+11% Synergy $3.41
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+11% Synergy $0.14
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+10% Synergy $6.46
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+10% Synergy $0.10
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+8% Synergy $37.23
Ring of Xathrid Ring of Xathrid
+8% Synergy $0.54
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+7% Synergy $30.48
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+7% Synergy $0.98
Grappling Hook Grappling Hook
+7% Synergy $0.68
Mask of Riddles Mask of Riddles
+6% Synergy $0.53
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+6% Synergy $2.12
Key to the City Key to the City
+6% Synergy $0.29
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+6% Synergy $1.11
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+6% Synergy $1.51
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+6% Synergy $0.22
Gate to the Aether Gate to the Aether
+6% Synergy $2.73
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+6% Synergy $7.76
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+6% Synergy $8.44
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+6% Synergy $2.18
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+5% Synergy $0.22
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+5% Synergy $1.45
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+5% Synergy $4.44
Dark Knight's Greatsword Dark Knight's Greatsword
+5% Synergy $0.08
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+4% Synergy $5.30
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+4% Synergy $2.23
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+3% Synergy $2.20
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+3% Synergy $36.91
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.21
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
-4% Synergy $1.09

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Cyclonus, the Saboteur's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Palace Siege Palace Siege
+35% Synergy $1.17
Court of Locthwain Court of Locthwain
+30% Synergy $2.79
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+28% Synergy $0.51
Protection Racket Protection Racket
+23% Synergy $3.01
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+17% Synergy $2.60
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+17% Synergy $1.35
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+14% Synergy $2.48
Security Bypass Security Bypass
+14% Synergy $0.09
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+12% Synergy $0.98
Followed Footsteps Followed Footsteps
+11% Synergy $2.14
Mind Unbound Mind Unbound
+11% Synergy $0.46
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+10% Synergy $6.85
Endless Evil Endless Evil
+9% Synergy $2.94
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+8% Synergy $0.73
Kumena's Awakening Kumena's Awakening
+8% Synergy $0.33
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+7% Synergy $0.87
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+7% Synergy $1.05
Triskaidekaphobia Triskaidekaphobia
+7% Synergy $0.10
Wiretapping Wiretapping
+7% Synergy $0.12
Ill-Gotten Inheritance Ill-Gotten Inheritance
+7% Synergy $0.11
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+6% Synergy $0.99
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+5% Synergy $1.89
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+5% Synergy $0.93
Faith of the Devoted Faith of the Devoted
+5% Synergy $0.20
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+5% Synergy $0.47
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+4% Synergy $1.90
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+3% Synergy $0.27
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+3% Synergy $22.45
Propaganda Propaganda
-5% Synergy $2.29
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-5% Synergy $7.52
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
-5% Synergy $1.03
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-12% Synergy $50.96

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Cyclonus, the Saboteur to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+9% Synergy $3.19

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+19% Synergy $2.03
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+18% Synergy $0.31
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+13% Synergy $11.40
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+12% Synergy $0.79
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+12% Synergy $2.90
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+11% Synergy $11.15
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+10% Synergy $1.14
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+7% Synergy $11.64
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.29
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+5% Synergy $8.09
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+5% Synergy $1.26
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+4% Synergy $25.46
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $35.27
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+4% Synergy $1.01
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+3% Synergy $0.13
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $18.48
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+2% Synergy $0.34
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy $6.87
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $48.67
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $23.13
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.13
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-3% Synergy $0.94
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $1.64

Mana Artifacts

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

Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+50% Synergy $0.77
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+39% Synergy $0.43
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+21% Synergy $1.05
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+10% Synergy $1.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+9% Synergy $0.12
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+8% Synergy $3.61
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+7% Synergy $2.05
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+7% Synergy $1.14
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $1.09
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+5% Synergy $0.26
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $2.60
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+5% Synergy $2.68
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+4% Synergy $1.01
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $1.06
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+4% Synergy $0.27
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+2% Synergy $0.49
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.16
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $181.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.48
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.20
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.48

Lands

The mana base foundation for Cyclonus, the Saboteur decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+11% Synergy $0.12
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+9% Synergy $0.48
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+5% Synergy $1.05
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.15
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.17
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $4.79
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.06
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+1% Synergy $0.20
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+1% Synergy $0.25
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.06
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
0% Synergy $1.38
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
0% Synergy $4.38
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
0% Synergy $0.24
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
0% Synergy $18.07
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
0% Synergy $4.01
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
0% Synergy $7.19
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
0% Synergy $20.31
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
0% Synergy $1.78
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $32.32
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
0% Synergy $0.16
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-1% Synergy $0.26
Underground River Underground River
-1% Synergy $0.80
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-1% Synergy
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $36.04
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.21
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-2% Synergy $8.26
River of Tears River of Tears
-2% Synergy $0.17
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-2% Synergy $13.27
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-2% Synergy $13.01
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-3% Synergy $7.26
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-3% Synergy $0.07
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $8.07
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $8.97
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-3% Synergy $25.96
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-3% Synergy $23.27
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-4% Synergy $0.71
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-5% Synergy $0.20
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.27
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-6% Synergy $15.26
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $4.83
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-7% Synergy $0.19
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-7% Synergy $1.03
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-14% Synergy $0.25
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-20% Synergy $0.16

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