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Cyclonus, the Saboteur
Price tag $0.80

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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

#2274 Current Rank
#2072 Last Week
#2080 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.

Serpent's Pass Serpent's Pass
+4% Synergy $0.04
Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
+4% Synergy $0.36
Teo, Spirited Glider Teo, Spirited Glider
+4% Synergy $0.04
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
0% Synergy $0.34

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 $1.81
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+56% Synergy $0.41
As Foretold As Foretold
+53% Synergy $1.52
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+52% Synergy $0.56
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+51% Synergy $0.24
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+49% Synergy $3.74
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+48% Synergy $0.36
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+47% Synergy $3.40
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+43% Synergy $1.33
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+42% Synergy $4.79

Top Cards

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

Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+42% Synergy $3.75
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+41% Synergy $0.89
Mask of the Schemer Mask of the Schemer
+39% Synergy $0.30
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+36% Synergy $3.69
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+32% Synergy $1.40
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+17% Synergy $1.05
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy $3.60
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+7% Synergy $0.23
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $1.42

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+2% Synergy $34.67
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+2% Synergy $1.38
Notion Thief Notion Thief
0% Synergy $1.38
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $92.16
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $90.87
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $38.10
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $40.49
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $47.62
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $58.14
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-12% Synergy $49.82

Creatures

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

Starscream, Power Hungry Starscream, Seeker Leader Starscream, Power Hungry
+38% Synergy $2.65
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+36% Synergy $0.50
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+34% Synergy $0.50
Xanathar, Guild Kingpin Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
+31% Synergy $1.17
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+28% Synergy $0.41
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+27% Synergy $0.51
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+27% Synergy $2.95
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+26% Synergy $0.91
Duskmantle Seer Duskmantle Seer
+26% Synergy $0.28
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+24% Synergy $16.14
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
+24% Synergy $0.18
Rilsa Rael, Kingpin Rilsa Rael, Kingpin
+24% Synergy $0.12
Jacob Hauken, Inspector Hauken's Insight Jacob Hauken, Inspector
+23% Synergy $0.44
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+21% Synergy $1.03
Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer
+21% Synergy $0.29
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+20% Synergy $0.28
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+18% Synergy $0.50
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+16% Synergy $0.25
Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+16% Synergy $0.22
Herald of Leshrac Herald of Leshrac
+16% Synergy $5.74
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+15% Synergy $4.57
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+15% Synergy $0.58
Braids, Conjurer Adept Braids, Conjurer Adept
+15% Synergy $0.36
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+14% Synergy $6.22
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+13% Synergy $1.79
Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor Blitzwing, Adaptive Assailant Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor
+13% Synergy $1.97
Golbez, Crystal Collector Golbez, Crystal Collector
+12% Synergy $0.38
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+12% Synergy $6.30
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+12% Synergy $0.30
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+10% Synergy $1.65
Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+9% Synergy $2.71
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+9% Synergy $23.24
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+8% Synergy $0.12
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+7% Synergy $2.94
Big Game Hunter Big Game Hunter
+7% Synergy $0.44
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+7% Synergy $0.55
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
+7% Synergy $1.27
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+6% Synergy $73.88
Gurgling Anointer Gurgling Anointer
+6% Synergy $0.12
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+5% Synergy $3.45
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+5% Synergy $0.48
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+4% Synergy $1.05
Glen Elendra Liege Glen Elendra Liege
+4% Synergy $0.66
The Scarab God The Scarab God
+3% Synergy $5.45
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+2% Synergy $1.39
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+1% Synergy $0.20
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
0% Synergy $13.52
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
0% Synergy $1.94
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
0% Synergy $1.08
Spark Double Spark Double
-2% Synergy $10.92

Instants

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

Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+22% Synergy $2.33
Change of Plans Change of Plans
+19% Synergy $1.20
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+13% Synergy $0.20
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+11% Synergy $0.23
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+10% Synergy $0.12
Pongify Pongify
+9% Synergy $1.45
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+7% Synergy $0.69
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $1.53
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+6% Synergy $0.53
Resculpt Resculpt
+5% Synergy $0.19
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+5% Synergy $0.11
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+5% Synergy $0.25
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+4% Synergy $2.21
Aetherize Aetherize
+4% Synergy $0.40
Amazing Acrobatics Amazing Acrobatics
+4% Synergy $0.07
Countersquall Countersquall
+3% Synergy $0.86
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+3% Synergy $0.18
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+2% Synergy $3.43
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+1% Synergy $0.66
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $44.38
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-2% Synergy $3.35
Murder Murder
-2% Synergy $0.07
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $8.79
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $8.37
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-4% Synergy $1.56
Opt Opt
-5% Synergy $0.09
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-5% Synergy $0.11
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $18.20
Swan Song Swan Song
-6% Synergy $7.46
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $5.29
Force of Will Force of Will
-6% Synergy $63.06
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-7% Synergy $0.38
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-10% Synergy $13.26
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-12% Synergy $1.02
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-13% Synergy $1.13

Sorceries

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

Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+23% Synergy $0.29
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+19% Synergy $3.18
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+15% Synergy $0.59
Gix's Command Gix's Command
+14% Synergy $0.42
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+13% Synergy $0.27
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+10% Synergy $0.49
Fabricate Fabricate
+8% Synergy $8.90
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+6% Synergy $0.21
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+6% Synergy $0.10
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+5% Synergy $6.15
Ringsight Ringsight
+5% Synergy $0.21
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+5% Synergy $0.15
From the Catacombs From the Catacombs
+5% Synergy $0.93
Call to the Netherworld Call to the Netherworld
+5% Synergy $0.35
Damnation Damnation
+4% Synergy $16.92
Preordain Preordain
+4% Synergy $0.50
Behold the Sinister Six! Behold the Sinister Six!
+4% Synergy $3.63
Reanimate Reanimate
+3% Synergy $5.63
Windfall Windfall
+1% Synergy $3.90
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $32.46
Ponder Ponder
-9% Synergy $1.10

Utility Artifacts

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

Gavel of the Righteous Gavel of the Righteous
+31% Synergy $0.17
Energy Chamber Energy Chamber
+24% Synergy $5.37
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+21% Synergy $8.37
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+20% Synergy $24.84
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+19% Synergy $0.11
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+18% Synergy $9.39
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+18% Synergy $2.02
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+18% Synergy $9.33
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+17% Synergy $2.18
Darksteel Reactor Darksteel Reactor
+14% Synergy $0.27
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+12% Synergy $0.40
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+12% Synergy $15.99
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+12% Synergy $3.92
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+12% Synergy $0.52
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+11% Synergy $3.50
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+10% Synergy $34.31
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+10% Synergy $5.24
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+10% Synergy $0.08
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+10% Synergy $0.14
Ring of Xathrid Ring of Xathrid
+9% Synergy $0.63
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+8% Synergy $38.53
Key to the City Key to the City
+7% Synergy $0.45
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+7% Synergy $32.41
Grappling Hook Grappling Hook
+7% Synergy $0.74
Mask of Riddles Mask of Riddles
+6% Synergy $0.66
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+6% Synergy $2.37
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+6% Synergy $1.85
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+6% Synergy $0.75
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+6% Synergy $1.28
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+6% Synergy $0.23
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+6% Synergy $8.49
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+6% Synergy $2.17
Gate to the Aether Gate to the Aether
+6% Synergy $3.37
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+5% Synergy $0.36
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+5% Synergy $8.80
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+5% Synergy $6.39
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+5% Synergy $2.24
Dark Knight's Greatsword Dark Knight's Greatsword
+5% Synergy $0.06
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+4% Synergy $5.35
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+4% Synergy $1.84
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.21
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+3% Synergy $2.13
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
-5% Synergy $0.31

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
+28% Synergy $3.78
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+28% Synergy $0.61
Protection Racket Protection Racket
+22% Synergy $2.84
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+17% Synergy $1.30
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+16% Synergy $3.27
Security Bypass Security Bypass
+15% Synergy $0.10
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+12% Synergy $1.70
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+11% Synergy $5.93
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+11% Synergy $1.10
Mind Unbound Mind Unbound
+11% Synergy $0.46
Followed Footsteps Followed Footsteps
+11% Synergy $2.08
Endless Evil Endless Evil
+8% Synergy $4.22
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+8% Synergy $0.69
Kumena's Awakening Kumena's Awakening
+8% Synergy $0.28
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+7% Synergy $0.85
Wiretapping Wiretapping
+7% Synergy $0.10
Triskaidekaphobia Triskaidekaphobia
+7% Synergy $0.12
Ill-Gotten Inheritance Ill-Gotten Inheritance
+7% Synergy $0.12
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+6% Synergy $0.73
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+6% Synergy $1.16
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+5% Synergy $2.84
Faith of the Devoted Faith of the Devoted
+5% Synergy $0.23
Subversion Subversion
+5% Synergy $1.75
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+5% Synergy $0.55
Patient Rebuilding Patient Rebuilding
+4% Synergy $0.61
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+4% Synergy $0.96
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+3% Synergy $0.35
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+3% Synergy $23.46
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+3% Synergy $2.29
Propaganda Propaganda
-5% Synergy $2.66
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-5% Synergy $7.60
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
-5% Synergy $1.26

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+9% Synergy $3.03

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+18% Synergy $2.20
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+18% Synergy $0.39
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+12% Synergy $0.71
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+12% Synergy $2.41
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+12% Synergy $10.37
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+11% Synergy $10.34
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+10% Synergy $1.52
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+6% Synergy $10.79
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.22
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+5% Synergy $8.49
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+5% Synergy $1.42
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $35.89
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+4% Synergy $2.03
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+3% Synergy $29.40
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+3% Synergy $0.17
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+2% Synergy $0.31
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $18.92
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-1% Synergy $7.50
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $0.73
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $46.40
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $24.79
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.12
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $6.17

Mana Artifacts

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

Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+47% Synergy $0.56
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+39% Synergy $0.41
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+21% Synergy $1.21
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+9% Synergy $3.66
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+9% Synergy $1.93
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.21
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+8% Synergy $0.93
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+6% Synergy $2.31
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $0.84
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+5% Synergy $2.12
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $0.88
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.16
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $3.07
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+3% Synergy $1.99
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.23
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+2% Synergy $0.59
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.13
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $174.52
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.38
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.29
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.14

Lands

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

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+10% Synergy $0.14
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+9% Synergy $0.44
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.08
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.11
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+4% Synergy $1.05
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+2% Synergy $0.24
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+1% Synergy $0.13
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $4.53
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+1% Synergy $0.32
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.08
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.07
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
0% Synergy $0.28
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
0% Synergy $1.86
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
0% Synergy $4.82
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
0% Synergy $17.05
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
0% Synergy $1.99
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $31.29
Underground River Underground River
-1% Synergy $0.96
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-1% Synergy $3.75
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-1% Synergy $9.33
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-1% Synergy $16.89
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-1% Synergy $8.80
River of Tears River of Tears
-1% Synergy $0.15
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
-1% Synergy $0.13
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $32.46
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
-1% Synergy $0.10
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-2% Synergy $0.09
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-2% Synergy
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-2% Synergy $13.92
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
-2% Synergy $0.47
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.15
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $8.79
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $8.37
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-3% Synergy $24.75
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-3% Synergy $14.40
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-3% Synergy $25.45
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
-3% Synergy $0.83
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-4% Synergy $0.20
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-4% Synergy $1.56
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-5% Synergy $0.20
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-5% Synergy $7.29
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-5% Synergy $0.16
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.19
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-6% Synergy $16.15
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $5.29
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-13% Synergy $0.25
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-20% Synergy $0.20

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