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Cyclonus, the Saboteur
Price tag $0.66

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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

#2137 Current Rank
#2150 Last Week
#1926 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.

Genji Glove Genji Glove
+13% Synergy $4.85
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+13% Synergy $36.85
Golbez, Crystal Collector Golbez, Crystal Collector
+9% Synergy $0.48
Dark Knight's Greatsword Dark Knight's Greatsword
+7% Synergy $0.09
Scorpion Sentinel Scorpion Sentinel
+5% Synergy $0.04

High Synergy Cards

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

Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+60% Synergy $0.51
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+59% Synergy $0.86
As Foretold As Foretold
+56% Synergy $1.14
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+54% Synergy $4.51
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+54% Synergy $0.83
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+53% Synergy $0.26
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+52% Synergy $0.30
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+50% Synergy $3.51
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+48% Synergy $2.49
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+46% Synergy $3.71

Top Cards

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

Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+45% Synergy $1.23
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+44% Synergy $0.91
Mask of the Schemer Mask of the Schemer
+42% Synergy $0.25
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+40% Synergy $1.55
Palace Siege Palace Siege
+40% Synergy $0.91
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+36% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+17% Synergy $4.45
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+10% Synergy $0.23
Negate Negate
+9% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+2% Synergy $33.99
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+2% Synergy $2.58
Notion Thief Notion Thief
0% Synergy $0.77
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $67.99
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $94.69
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $48.08
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $42.63
Force of Will Force of Will
-6% Synergy $57.48
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $58.30
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $50.85

Creatures

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

Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+39% Synergy $0.49
Starscream, Power Hungry Starscream, Seeker Leader Starscream, Power Hungry
+36% Synergy $2.21
Xanathar, Guild Kingpin Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
+35% Synergy $1.35
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+35% Synergy $0.58
Duskmantle Seer Duskmantle Seer
+32% Synergy $0.19
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+28% Synergy $1.85
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+28% Synergy $15.89
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+28% Synergy $0.62
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+28% Synergy $0.34
Rilsa Rael, Kingpin Rilsa Rael, Kingpin
+28% Synergy $0.09
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
+27% Synergy $0.18
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+27% Synergy $0.52
Jacob Hauken, Inspector Hauken's Insight Jacob Hauken, Inspector
+26% Synergy $0.31
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+23% Synergy $1.11
Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer
+21% Synergy $0.29
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+20% Synergy $0.24
Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+19% Synergy $0.21
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.26
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+17% Synergy $0.95
Braids, Conjurer Adept Braids, Conjurer Adept
+17% Synergy $0.39
Herald of Leshrac Herald of Leshrac
+17% Synergy $6.11
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+16% Synergy $0.60
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+15% Synergy $0.82
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+15% Synergy $2.89
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+13% Synergy $6.83
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+13% Synergy $1.84
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+13% Synergy $3.65
Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor Blitzwing, Adaptive Assailant Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor
+13% Synergy $1.28
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+11% Synergy $0.56
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+11% Synergy $0.39
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+9% Synergy $2.68
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+9% Synergy $0.25
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+8% Synergy $15.54
Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+8% Synergy $1.59
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+7% Synergy $63.03
Cryptoplasm Cryptoplasm
+7% Synergy $0.56
Big Game Hunter Big Game Hunter
+6% Synergy $0.37
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+6% Synergy $0.61
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+6% Synergy $0.52
Gurgling Anointer Gurgling Anointer
+6% Synergy $0.06
The Scarab God The Scarab God
+5% Synergy $6.85
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+5% Synergy $0.59
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+4% Synergy $0.93
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+4% Synergy $4.40
Glen Elendra Liege Glen Elendra Liege
+3% Synergy $0.55
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+1% Synergy $1.36
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
0% Synergy $10.14
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
0% Synergy $0.23
Spark Double Spark Double
-1% Synergy $6.73
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
-1% Synergy $0.94

Instants

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

Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+22% Synergy $2.25
Change of Plans Change of Plans
+19% Synergy $0.69
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+15% Synergy $0.26
Pongify Pongify
+10% Synergy $2.10
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+9% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+8% Synergy $1.75
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+8% Synergy $1.15
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+7% Synergy $0.18
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+5% Synergy $2.94
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+5% Synergy $1.46
Resculpt Resculpt
+5% Synergy $0.29
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+5% Synergy $0.17
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+5% Synergy $0.23
Aetherize Aetherize
+4% Synergy $0.29
Offer Immortality Offer Immortality
+4% Synergy $0.09
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+3% Synergy $0.79
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+3% Synergy $0.21
High Tide High Tide
+3% Synergy $1.29
Countersquall Countersquall
+2% Synergy $1.06
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+1% Synergy $1.28
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+1% Synergy $1.47
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
0% Synergy $0.80
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $42.96
Murder Murder
-1% Synergy $0.06
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-3% Synergy $2.59
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $7.64
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-4% Synergy $49.42
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $9.16
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy $6.09
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-5% Synergy $0.41
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $5.21
Opt Opt
-6% Synergy $0.14
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-6% Synergy $0.17
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-8% Synergy $18.24
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-10% Synergy $0.34
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-10% Synergy $11.92
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-12% Synergy $1.51
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-13% Synergy $0.99

Sorceries

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

Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+24% Synergy $0.29
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+19% Synergy $2.98
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+15% Synergy $0.52
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+12% Synergy $0.45
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+11% Synergy $0.36
Gix's Command Gix's Command
+11% Synergy $0.69
Fabricate Fabricate
+9% Synergy $7.90
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+8% Synergy $0.14
Ringsight Ringsight
+6% Synergy $0.18
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+6% Synergy $0.28
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+6% Synergy $0.25
From the Catacombs From the Catacombs
+6% Synergy $0.89
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+4% Synergy $5.30
Damnation Damnation
+3% Synergy $18.68
Preordain Preordain
+3% Synergy $0.61
Reanimate Reanimate
+2% Synergy $7.64
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+2% Synergy $0.13
Windfall Windfall
+1% Synergy $3.95
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $34.20
Ponder Ponder
-8% Synergy $1.65

Utility Artifacts

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

Gavel of the Righteous Gavel of the Righteous
+32% Synergy $0.31
Energy Chamber Energy Chamber
+26% Synergy $1.26
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+24% Synergy $5.37
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+24% Synergy $0.76
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+21% Synergy $22.80
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+20% Synergy $0.11
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+20% Synergy $8.70
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+19% Synergy $9.42
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+18% Synergy $1.77
Darksteel Reactor Darksteel Reactor
+15% Synergy $2.16
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+13% Synergy $5.79
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+13% Synergy $0.49
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+12% Synergy $0.30
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+12% Synergy $2.43
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+12% Synergy $0.11
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+11% Synergy $5.78
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+11% Synergy $0.20
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+8% Synergy $0.22
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+8% Synergy $35.07
Ring of Xathrid Ring of Xathrid
+8% Synergy $0.63
Grappling Hook Grappling Hook
+8% Synergy $0.71
Gate to the Aether Gate to the Aether
+8% Synergy $3.32
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+7% Synergy $2.31
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+7% Synergy $31.16
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+7% Synergy $0.55
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+6% Synergy $1.32
Key to the City Key to the City
+6% Synergy $0.43
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+6% Synergy $8.42
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+6% Synergy $7.33
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+6% Synergy $1.45
Mask of Riddles Mask of Riddles
+5% Synergy $0.47
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+5% Synergy $0.36
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+5% Synergy $1.86
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+5% Synergy $4.60
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+4% Synergy $2.15
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+4% Synergy $7.32
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+4% Synergy $1.54
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.24
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
-4% Synergy $0.39

Enchantments

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

Court of Locthwain Court of Locthwain
+34% Synergy $2.18
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+31% Synergy $0.65
Protection Racket Protection Racket
+25% Synergy $2.99
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+20% Synergy $2.80
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+19% Synergy $1.44
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+18% Synergy $1.57
Security Bypass Security Bypass
+13% Synergy $0.11
Endless Evil Endless Evil
+12% Synergy $3.73
Followed Footsteps Followed Footsteps
+12% Synergy $3.32
Mind Unbound Mind Unbound
+12% Synergy $0.57
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+11% Synergy $1.16
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+10% Synergy $1.44
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+9% Synergy $0.73
Triskaidekaphobia Triskaidekaphobia
+9% Synergy $0.10
Kumena's Awakening Kumena's Awakening
+9% Synergy $0.43
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+8% Synergy $6.09
Wiretapping Wiretapping
+8% Synergy $0.16
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+7% Synergy $0.73
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+7% Synergy $1.18
Ill-Gotten Inheritance Ill-Gotten Inheritance
+7% Synergy $0.06
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+7% Synergy $0.61
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+7% Synergy $0.71
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+5% Synergy $0.28
Subversion Subversion
+5% Synergy $2.22
Netherese Puzzle-Ward Netherese Puzzle-Ward
+5% Synergy $0.77
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+4% Synergy $2.10
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+3% Synergy $1.74
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+2% Synergy $18.49
Propaganda Propaganda
-4% Synergy $2.01
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-5% Synergy $6.79
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
-5% Synergy $0.87
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-12% Synergy $48.94

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+9% Synergy $3.55

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+22% Synergy $1.98
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+21% Synergy $0.27
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+14% Synergy $9.47
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+12% Synergy $7.74
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+11% Synergy $0.58
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+10% Synergy $2.22
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+9% Synergy $0.80
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+6% Synergy $9.70
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+6% Synergy $0.77
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+4% Synergy $21.58
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $38.71
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.46
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+4% Synergy $0.86
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+2% Synergy $0.66
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+1% Synergy $0.28
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $19.28
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
0% Synergy $24.56
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $47.16
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-1% Synergy $6.61
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-3% Synergy $0.57
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.14
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $1.41

Mana Artifacts

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

Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+53% Synergy $1.22
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+43% Synergy $0.29
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+25% Synergy $1.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.22
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+11% Synergy $2.10
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+11% Synergy $1.26
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $1.12
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+8% Synergy $0.77
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+6% Synergy $0.90
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $1.28
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+6% Synergy $1.29
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+5% Synergy $2.35
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $2.44
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.51
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+3% Synergy $0.54
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.16
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+3% Synergy $0.19
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $153.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.07
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.26
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.14

Lands

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

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+10% Synergy $0.18
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+8% Synergy $0.40
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.28
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+4% Synergy $0.93
Underground River Underground River
+3% Synergy $1.37
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+3% Synergy $15.63
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.23
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+2% Synergy $1.71
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.11
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $3.53
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.05
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.07
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+1% Synergy $3.25
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+1% Synergy $8.84
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $30.44
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+1% Synergy $0.26
Waterfront District Waterfront District
+1% Synergy $0.06
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.45
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
0% Synergy $3.86
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
0% Synergy $20.14
Underground Sea Underground Sea
0% Synergy
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
0% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-1% Synergy $0.34
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
-1% Synergy $0.19
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-1% Synergy $3.03
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-1% Synergy $9.82
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $34.20
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-2% Synergy $0.26
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-2% Synergy $8.98
River of Tears River of Tears
-2% Synergy $0.14
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.15
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-3% Synergy $0.07
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $13.72
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-3% Synergy $13.68
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $7.64
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-4% Synergy $25.51
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $9.16
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-4% Synergy $24.04
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.22
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-5% Synergy $0.21
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-5% Synergy $0.26
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-5% Synergy $0.41
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-6% Synergy $0.23
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-6% Synergy $15.21
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $5.21
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-12% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-21% Synergy $0.18

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