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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

#2246 Current Rank
#2587 Last Week
#1976 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.

Mechan Assembler Mechan Assembler
+11% Synergy $0.12
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+9% Synergy $17.28
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+8% Synergy $0.43
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+6% Synergy $0.33
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+5% Synergy $2.02

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
+59% Synergy $0.46
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+59% Synergy $1.41
As Foretold As Foretold
+56% Synergy $1.26
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+54% Synergy $0.27
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+54% Synergy $0.87
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+53% Synergy $4.03
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+51% Synergy $0.32
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+50% Synergy $3.33
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+46% Synergy $2.37
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+45% Synergy $0.93

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
+44% Synergy $1.17
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+44% Synergy $3.59
Mask of the Schemer Mask of the Schemer
+41% Synergy $0.29
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+40% Synergy $0.51
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+39% Synergy $2.48
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+36% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+16% Synergy $4.54
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+9% Synergy $0.23
Negate Negate
+8% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+2% Synergy $35.52
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+2% Synergy $2.16
Notion Thief Notion Thief
0% Synergy $0.80
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $82.70
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $95.04
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $42.10
Force of Will Force of Will
-6% Synergy $61.91
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-7% Synergy $46.53
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-8% Synergy $53.10
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-8% Synergy $59.87

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
+37% Synergy $4.68
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+35% Synergy $0.57
Xanathar, Guild Kingpin Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
+33% Synergy $1.43
Duskmantle Seer Duskmantle Seer
+30% Synergy $0.22
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+28% Synergy $0.40
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+28% Synergy $2.12
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+28% Synergy $0.88
Rilsa Rael, Kingpin Rilsa Rael, Kingpin
+28% Synergy $0.11
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
+27% Synergy $0.14
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+27% Synergy $0.51
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+26% Synergy $15.19
Jacob Hauken, Inspector Hauken's Insight Jacob Hauken, Inspector
+25% Synergy $0.36
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+23% Synergy $1.05
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+21% Synergy $0.30
Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer
+21% Synergy $0.30
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+19% Synergy $0.71
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+18% Synergy $0.75
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.25
Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+18% Synergy $0.20
Herald of Leshrac Herald of Leshrac
+18% Synergy $5.55
Braids, Conjurer Adept Braids, Conjurer Adept
+17% Synergy $0.44
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+16% Synergy $2.67
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+15% Synergy $0.50
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+14% Synergy $6.31
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+13% Synergy $1.61
Golbez, Crystal Collector Golbez, Crystal Collector
+13% Synergy $0.44
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+12% Synergy $5.12
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+12% Synergy $0.37
Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor Blitzwing, Adaptive Assailant Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor
+12% Synergy $2.01
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+11% Synergy $0.98
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+10% Synergy $3.32
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+10% Synergy $15.24
Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+9% Synergy $1.21
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+8% Synergy $2.55
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+8% Synergy $0.14
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+6% Synergy $65.84
Big Game Hunter Big Game Hunter
+6% Synergy $0.35
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+6% Synergy $4.79
Gurgling Anointer Gurgling Anointer
+6% Synergy $0.08
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+6% Synergy $0.36
Cryptoplasm Cryptoplasm
+6% Synergy $0.58
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+5% Synergy $1.08
The Scarab God The Scarab God
+5% Synergy $6.05
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+5% Synergy $0.53
Glen Elendra Liege Glen Elendra Liege
+2% Synergy $0.72
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+1% Synergy $10.40
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
0% Synergy $2.38
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
0% Synergy $0.76
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
0% Synergy $0.18
Spark Double Spark Double
-2% Synergy $7.89

Instants

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

Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+22% Synergy $2.43
Change of Plans Change of Plans
+18% Synergy $1.08
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+14% Synergy $0.30
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+11% Synergy $0.25
Pongify Pongify
+9% Synergy $2.20
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+9% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+7% Synergy $1.81
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+6% Synergy $1.34
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+5% Synergy $1.66
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+5% Synergy $0.76
Resculpt Resculpt
+5% Synergy $0.30
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+5% Synergy $0.19
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+5% Synergy $0.24
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+4% Synergy $3.59
Offer Immortality Offer Immortality
+4% Synergy $0.10
Aetherize Aetherize
+3% Synergy $0.47
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+3% Synergy $0.19
High Tide High Tide
+3% Synergy $1.20
Wash Away Wash Away
+3% Synergy $0.46
Countersquall Countersquall
+2% Synergy $0.80
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+1% Synergy $2.86
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+1% Synergy $2.65
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+1% Synergy $1.14
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $44.80
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.96
Murder Murder
-2% Synergy $0.04
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $8.42
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-4% Synergy $2.57
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-4% Synergy $0.60
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-4% Synergy $0.17
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy $8.07
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $4.97
Opt Opt
-6% Synergy $0.14
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-8% Synergy $18.70
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-9% Synergy $0.44
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-12% Synergy $1.35
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-13% Synergy $2.45

Sorceries

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

Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+25% Synergy $0.35
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+20% Synergy $3.85
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+15% Synergy $0.51
Gix's Command Gix's Command
+13% Synergy $0.72
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+13% Synergy $0.31
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+10% Synergy $0.45
Fabricate Fabricate
+9% Synergy $8.73
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+8% Synergy $0.15
Ringsight Ringsight
+7% Synergy $0.20
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+6% Synergy $0.23
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+6% Synergy $0.22
Preordain Preordain
+5% Synergy $0.60
From the Catacombs From the Catacombs
+5% Synergy $1.18
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+4% Synergy $5.79
Reanimate Reanimate
+4% Synergy $5.15
Damnation Damnation
+3% Synergy $20.12
Windfall Windfall
+1% Synergy $4.81
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $33.69
Ponder Ponder
-9% Synergy $1.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Gavel of the Righteous Gavel of the Righteous
+31% Synergy $0.26
Energy Chamber Energy Chamber
+25% Synergy $6.20
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+23% Synergy $7.16
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+21% Synergy $1.39
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+21% Synergy $23.88
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+20% Synergy $0.11
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+19% Synergy $8.98
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+19% Synergy $1.98
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+18% Synergy $8.78
Darksteel Reactor Darksteel Reactor
+15% Synergy $0.73
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+14% Synergy $3.38
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+13% Synergy $0.33
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+12% Synergy $6.56
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+12% Synergy $0.53
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+12% Synergy $0.14
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+11% Synergy $35.04
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+11% Synergy $2.83
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+10% Synergy $6.03
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+10% Synergy $0.18
Ring of Xathrid Ring of Xathrid
+8% Synergy $0.56
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+8% Synergy $36.19
Grappling Hook Grappling Hook
+8% Synergy $0.72
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+7% Synergy $2.28
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+7% Synergy $0.86
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+7% Synergy $30.24
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+7% Synergy $1.23
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+7% Synergy $0.23
Gate to the Aether Gate to the Aether
+7% Synergy $2.44
Dark Knight's Greatsword Dark Knight's Greatsword
+7% Synergy $0.10
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+7% Synergy $7.95
Key to the City Key to the City
+6% Synergy $0.46
Mask of Riddles Mask of Riddles
+6% Synergy $0.50
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+6% Synergy $7.57
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+6% Synergy $1.65
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+6% Synergy $4.70
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+6% Synergy $2.39
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+5% Synergy $0.32
Aether Vial Aether Vial
+5% Synergy $3.96
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+5% Synergy $0.30
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+4% Synergy $5.28
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+4% Synergy $1.35
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.26
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+3% Synergy $2.18
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+3% Synergy $1.53
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+3% Synergy $34.63
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
-4% Synergy $0.33

Enchantments

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

Palace Siege Palace Siege
+39% Synergy $0.91
Court of Locthwain Court of Locthwain
+33% Synergy $2.65
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+28% Synergy $0.69
Protection Racket Protection Racket
+25% Synergy $3.05
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+18% Synergy $2.49
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+18% Synergy $1.39
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+16% Synergy $1.41
Security Bypass Security Bypass
+14% Synergy $0.10
Followed Footsteps Followed Footsteps
+12% Synergy $2.95
Mind Unbound Mind Unbound
+12% Synergy $0.47
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+11% Synergy $0.95
Endless Evil Endless Evil
+10% Synergy $3.15
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+9% Synergy $6.00
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+9% Synergy $0.72
Triskaidekaphobia Triskaidekaphobia
+9% Synergy $0.12
Kumena's Awakening Kumena's Awakening
+9% Synergy $0.40
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+8% Synergy $1.40
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+7% Synergy $1.08
Ill-Gotten Inheritance Ill-Gotten Inheritance
+7% Synergy $0.09
Wiretapping Wiretapping
+7% Synergy $0.14
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+6% Synergy $1.17
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+6% Synergy $0.64
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+5% Synergy $2.02
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+5% Synergy $0.79
Netherese Puzzle-Ward Netherese Puzzle-Ward
+5% Synergy $0.82
Subversion Subversion
+5% Synergy $2.09
Faith of the Devoted Faith of the Devoted
+5% Synergy $0.17
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+3% Synergy $0.27
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+3% Synergy $1.76
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+2% Synergy $21.01
Propaganda Propaganda
-4% Synergy $2.32
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $6.56
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
-6% Synergy $1.10
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-13% Synergy $49.41

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+9% Synergy $3.82

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+22% Synergy $2.59
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+21% Synergy $0.33
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+12% Synergy $0.70
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+12% Synergy $10.34
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+11% Synergy $2.91
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+11% Synergy $10.78
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+10% Synergy $1.01
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+5% Synergy $9.51
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+5% Synergy $1.05
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+4% Synergy $23.25
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $42.14
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.34
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+4% Synergy $1.04
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+3% Synergy $0.15
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $18.71
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+1% Synergy $7.25
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+1% Synergy $0.29
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-1% Synergy $25.99
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $0.90
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $49.13
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.15
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $1.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+53% Synergy $1.26
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+42% Synergy $0.38
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+24% Synergy $1.15
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.21
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+11% Synergy $1.40
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+9% Synergy $2.95
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+8% Synergy $0.83
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $1.38
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+6% Synergy $1.83
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+6% Synergy $2.93
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+5% Synergy $0.87
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+5% Synergy $0.23
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $2.69
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $1.14
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+3% Synergy $0.51
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.51
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.17
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $173.92
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.39
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.23
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.17

Lands

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

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+10% Synergy $0.19
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+9% Synergy $0.45
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+5% Synergy $1.08
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.21
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+2% Synergy $16.87
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $5.05
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.04
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+1% Synergy $1.44
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+1% Synergy $5.69
Underground River Underground River
+1% Synergy $0.87
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+1% Synergy $11.65
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+1% Synergy $0.19
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+1% Synergy $0.30
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.07
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
0% Synergy $0.25
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
0% Synergy $4.03
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
0% Synergy $21.09
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.79
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-1% Synergy $0.25
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-1% Synergy $2.35
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-1% Synergy
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $33.69
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
-1% Synergy $0.18
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-2% Synergy $7.37
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.27
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.96
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-2% Synergy $9.11
River of Tears River of Tears
-2% Synergy $0.14
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-2% Synergy $13.79
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $8.42
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-3% Synergy $13.48
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-3% Synergy $27.34
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-3% Synergy $23.48
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
-3% Synergy $0.42
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-4% Synergy $0.03
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-4% Synergy $0.60
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.26
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-5% Synergy $0.23
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-5% Synergy $0.21
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-6% Synergy $0.19
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-6% Synergy $15.64
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $4.97
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-14% Synergy $0.33
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-21% Synergy $0.15

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