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Cyclonus, the Saboteur
Price tag $0.94

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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

#2240 Current Rank
#1981 Last Week
#2152 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.

Ooze Spill Ooze Spill
+4% Synergy $0.17
Donatello, Way with Machines Donatello, Way with Machines
+4% Synergy $0.20
Donatello's Technique Donatello's Technique
+4% Synergy $0.19
Shredder's Technique Shredder's Technique
+3% Synergy $0.21
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
+3% Synergy $6.89

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
+56% Synergy $1.70
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+56% Synergy $1.80
As Foretold As Foretold
+54% Synergy $1.65
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+52% Synergy $1.17
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+50% Synergy $0.39
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+50% Synergy $0.18
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+49% Synergy $3.74
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+49% Synergy $5.12
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+44% Synergy $1.32
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+44% Synergy $5.05

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
+41% Synergy $2.06
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+41% Synergy $3.84
Mask of the Schemer Mask of the Schemer
+40% Synergy $0.35
Starscream, Power Hungry Starscream, Seeker Leader Starscream, Power Hungry
+40% Synergy $4.45
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+36% Synergy $3.64
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+33% Synergy $1.88
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+17% Synergy $3.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $4.55
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+8% Synergy $0.27
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $2.12

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+3% Synergy $33.45
Notion Thief Notion Thief
0% Synergy $1.80
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $105.32
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $110.44
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $41.81
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $62.78
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $61.48
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $54.04
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-11% Synergy $59.86

Creatures

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

Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+36% Synergy $0.47
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+34% Synergy $0.60
Xanathar, Guild Kingpin Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
+33% Synergy $1.70
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+28% Synergy $0.62
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+28% Synergy $0.61
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+28% Synergy $4.79
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+26% Synergy $0.77
Duskmantle Seer Duskmantle Seer
+26% Synergy $0.29
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+25% Synergy $20.01
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
+24% Synergy $0.29
Rilsa Rael, Kingpin Rilsa Rael, Kingpin
+24% Synergy $0.13
Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer
+23% Synergy $0.34
Jacob Hauken, Inspector Hauken's Insight Jacob Hauken, Inspector
+22% Synergy $0.45
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+20% Synergy $0.93
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+19% Synergy $0.35
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+17% Synergy $0.79
Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+16% Synergy $0.35
Herald of Leshrac Herald of Leshrac
+15% Synergy $5.04
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+14% Synergy $0.29
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+14% Synergy $7.66
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+14% Synergy $1.06
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+14% Synergy $3.00
Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor Blitzwing, Adaptive Assailant Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor
+14% Synergy $2.38
Braids, Conjurer Adept Braids, Conjurer Adept
+14% Synergy $0.42
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+13% Synergy $1.00
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+13% Synergy $7.98
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+12% Synergy $0.69
Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+11% Synergy $0.38
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+10% Synergy $3.94
Golbez, Crystal Collector Golbez, Crystal Collector
+10% Synergy $0.32
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+10% Synergy $20.90
Big Game Hunter Big Game Hunter
+8% Synergy $0.44
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+8% Synergy $3.13
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+7% Synergy $0.25
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+6% Synergy $89.28
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+6% Synergy $3.18
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+6% Synergy $3.94
Gurgling Anointer Gurgling Anointer
+6% Synergy $0.11
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+6% Synergy $0.59
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
+6% Synergy $1.17
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+6% Synergy $0.54
Glen Elendra Liege Glen Elendra Liege
+5% Synergy $0.99
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+4% Synergy $0.50
The Scarab God The Scarab God
+4% Synergy $5.52
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+3% Synergy $1.39
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+2% Synergy $4.90
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+2% Synergy $0.82
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-1% Synergy $26.73
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
-1% Synergy $2.38
Spark Double Spark Double
-2% Synergy $13.10

Instants

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

Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+22% Synergy $4.04
Change of Plans Change of Plans
+20% Synergy $1.12
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+12% Synergy $0.35
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+11% Synergy $0.28
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+10% Synergy $0.23
Pongify Pongify
+9% Synergy $1.97
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.07
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+7% Synergy $0.71
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $2.04
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+6% Synergy $0.56
Resculpt Resculpt
+5% Synergy $0.41
Dark Withering Dark Withering
+5% Synergy $0.16
Countersquall Countersquall
+4% Synergy $1.54
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+4% Synergy $0.30
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+3% Synergy $2.35
Aetherize Aetherize
+3% Synergy $0.48
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+2% Synergy $4.61
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+1% Synergy $1.33
Withering Torment Withering Torment
0% Synergy $3.65
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $50.44
Murder Murder
-1% Synergy $0.12
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $12.19
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $7.79
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-4% Synergy $1.33
Opt Opt
-5% Synergy $0.22
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $24.93
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $4.62
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-7% Synergy $0.43
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $8.23
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-12% Synergy $1.38
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-12% Synergy $1.04

Sorceries

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

Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+24% Synergy $0.33
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+20% Synergy $4.13
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+14% Synergy $0.93
Gix's Command Gix's Command
+13% Synergy $0.46
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+12% Synergy $0.27
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+10% Synergy $1.02
Fabricate Fabricate
+7% Synergy $8.96
Call to the Netherworld Call to the Netherworld
+6% Synergy $0.43
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+6% Synergy $0.32
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+5% Synergy $7.86
Reanimate Reanimate
+5% Synergy $8.07
Damnation Damnation
+5% Synergy $20.08
Ringsight Ringsight
+5% Synergy $0.39
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+5% Synergy $0.32
From the Catacombs From the Catacombs
+5% Synergy $0.89
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+4% Synergy $0.20
Windfall Windfall
+2% Synergy $5.40
Preordain Preordain
+2% Synergy $0.56
Persist Persist
+1% Synergy $0.59
Ponder Ponder
-9% Synergy $1.41

Utility Artifacts

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

Gavel of the Righteous Gavel of the Righteous
+30% Synergy $0.27
Energy Chamber Energy Chamber
+23% Synergy $4.02
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+21% Synergy $9.50
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+20% Synergy $27.53
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+19% Synergy $10.33
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+18% Synergy $1.89
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+18% Synergy $2.20
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+17% Synergy $9.13
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+17% Synergy $0.24
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+14% Synergy $18.54
Darksteel Reactor Darksteel Reactor
+13% Synergy $0.35
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+12% Synergy $5.10
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+11% Synergy $0.41
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+11% Synergy $3.07
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+10% Synergy $0.55
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+9% Synergy $35.41
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+9% Synergy $0.23
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+9% Synergy $0.17
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+8% Synergy $6.48
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+8% Synergy $44.52
Ring of Xathrid Ring of Xathrid
+8% Synergy $0.52
Mask of Riddles Mask of Riddles
+7% Synergy $0.76
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+7% Synergy $3.33
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+6% Synergy $2.02
Key to the City Key to the City
+6% Synergy $2.42
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+6% Synergy $0.27
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+6% Synergy $33.46
Grappling Hook Grappling Hook
+6% Synergy $0.74
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+5% Synergy $3.67
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+5% Synergy $0.44
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+5% Synergy $3.68
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+5% Synergy $0.97
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+5% Synergy $1.02
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+5% Synergy $7.85
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+5% Synergy $11.04
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+5% Synergy $5.73
Aether Vial Aether Vial
+5% Synergy $4.14
Dark Knight's Greatsword Dark Knight's Greatsword
+5% Synergy $0.28
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+4% Synergy $8.55
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.26
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+3% Synergy $3.15
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+3% Synergy $39.71

Enchantments

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

Palace Siege Palace Siege
+34% Synergy $1.07
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+32% Synergy $2.48
Court of Locthwain Court of Locthwain
+28% Synergy $5.59
Protection Racket Protection Racket
+21% Synergy $2.85
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+17% Synergy $4.20
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+17% Synergy $1.77
Security Bypass Security Bypass
+15% Synergy $0.25
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+13% Synergy $3.06
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+13% Synergy $7.81
Mind Unbound Mind Unbound
+12% Synergy $0.47
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+10% Synergy $1.49
Followed Footsteps Followed Footsteps
+10% Synergy $2.78
Endless Evil Endless Evil
+8% Synergy $4.24
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+8% Synergy $0.67
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+8% Synergy $1.07
Kumena's Awakening Kumena's Awakening
+8% Synergy $0.34
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+7% Synergy $3.42
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+6% Synergy $0.95
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+6% Synergy $2.97
Wiretapping Wiretapping
+6% Synergy $0.13
Triskaidekaphobia Triskaidekaphobia
+6% Synergy $0.21
Ill-Gotten Inheritance Ill-Gotten Inheritance
+6% Synergy $0.21
Faith of the Devoted Faith of the Devoted
+5% Synergy $0.19
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+5% Synergy $1.73
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+3% Synergy $0.47
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+3% Synergy $1.91
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+2% Synergy $32.37
Propaganda Propaganda
-3% Synergy $3.20
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-5% Synergy $8.61

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+9% Synergy $3.94

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+21% Synergy $0.38
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+20% Synergy $3.54
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+12% Synergy $0.99
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+12% Synergy $4.49
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+11% Synergy $9.07
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+11% Synergy $1.16
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+11% Synergy $13.06
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.37
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+6% Synergy $12.13
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+5% Synergy $8.13
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+5% Synergy $0.94
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $37.90
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+4% Synergy $13.07
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+4% Synergy $0.36
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+3% Synergy $35.29
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+2% Synergy $0.32
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $24.60
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $0.99
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.27
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $51.61
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-2% Synergy $10.18
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $31.12
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-2% Synergy $0.42
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $4.49

Mana Artifacts

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

Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+46% Synergy $1.11
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+39% Synergy $0.51
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+20% Synergy $2.46
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+9% Synergy $2.82
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.28
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+8% Synergy $5.18
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+8% Synergy $1.25
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+5% Synergy $3.67
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.29
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $3.64
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+4% Synergy $0.81
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+3% Synergy $3.10
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $1.04
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+2% Synergy $1.10
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.25
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $190.58
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+1% Synergy $63.53
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.39
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
0% Synergy $0.32
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
0% Synergy $0.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.06

Lands

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

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+9% Synergy $0.21
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+8% Synergy $0.44
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.34
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+3% Synergy $1.39
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+2% Synergy $0.22
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+1% Synergy $0.34
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+1% Synergy $4.15
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+1% Synergy $6.20
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $2.32
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+1% Synergy $0.38
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.23
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.22
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
0% Synergy $24.61
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
0% Synergy $15.32
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
0% Synergy $0.25
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
0% Synergy $1.91
River of Tears River of Tears
0% Synergy $0.30
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
0% Synergy $0.26
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
0% Synergy $0.21
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.92
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-1% Synergy $25.91
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-1% Synergy $8.01
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $35.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.24
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-2% Synergy $0.20
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-2% Synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
-2% Synergy $0.54
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-3% Synergy $0.35
Underground River Underground River
-3% Synergy $1.24
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-3% Synergy $0.26
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $12.19
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $16.29
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-3% Synergy $30.41
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-4% Synergy $0.28
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $7.79
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-4% Synergy $1.33
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.22
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-5% Synergy $12.16
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-6% Synergy $18.93
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $4.62
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-12% Synergy $0.38
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-21% Synergy $0.16

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