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Cyclonus, the Saboteur
Price tag $0.79

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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

#2405 Current Rank
#2572 Last Week
#2208 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.

Ninja Teen Ninja Teen
+4% Synergy $1.98
Krang, the All-Powerful Krang, the All-Powerful
+4% Synergy $0.41
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
+2% Synergy $5.54
Ray Fillet, Man Ray Ray Fillet, Man Ray
+2% Synergy $0.19
Shredder's Technique Shredder's Technique
+1% Synergy $0.33

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 $1.73
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+55% Synergy $1.19
As Foretold As Foretold
+54% Synergy $1.39
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+53% Synergy $3.55
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+50% Synergy $0.35
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+50% Synergy $0.24
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+49% Synergy $2.81
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+49% Synergy $5.01
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+45% Synergy $0.92
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+44% Synergy $5.07

Top Cards

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

Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+42% Synergy $4.55
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+41% Synergy $1.98
Mask of the Schemer Mask of the Schemer
+41% Synergy $0.35
Starscream, Power Hungry Starscream, Seeker Leader Starscream, Power Hungry
+40% Synergy $4.74
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+35% Synergy $3.41
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+32% Synergy $1.90
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+18% Synergy $2.04
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+8% Synergy $0.38
Negate Negate
+8% Synergy $0.07
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $2.67

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+3% Synergy $31.38
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+1% Synergy $1.60
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $103.87
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $122.46
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $41.42
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $55.29
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $65.70
Force of Will Force of Will
-5% Synergy $69.58
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $68.30
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-10% Synergy $65.62

Creatures

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

Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+35% Synergy $0.47
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+34% Synergy $0.77
Xanathar, Guild Kingpin Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
+32% Synergy $1.95
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+28% Synergy $1.96
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+28% Synergy $0.31
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+27% Synergy $0.43
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+26% Synergy $0.60
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+25% Synergy $19.27
Duskmantle Seer Duskmantle Seer
+25% Synergy $0.36
Rilsa Rael, Kingpin Rilsa Rael, Kingpin
+23% Synergy $0.12
Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer
+23% Synergy $0.43
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
+22% Synergy $0.28
Jacob Hauken, Inspector Hauken's Insight Jacob Hauken, Inspector
+21% Synergy $0.50
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+20% Synergy $0.95
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+18% Synergy $0.70
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+18% Synergy $0.36
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+15% Synergy $7.55
Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+15% Synergy $0.33
Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor Blitzwing, Adaptive Assailant Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor
+15% Synergy $1.87
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+14% Synergy $0.34
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+14% Synergy $0.84
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+14% Synergy $3.50
Herald of Leshrac Herald of Leshrac
+14% Synergy $5.40
Braids, Conjurer Adept Braids, Conjurer Adept
+14% Synergy $0.45
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+13% Synergy $1.68
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+13% Synergy $5.81
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+13% Synergy $0.35
Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+11% Synergy $0.36
Golbez, Crystal Collector Golbez, Crystal Collector
+11% Synergy $0.43
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+11% Synergy $22.33
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+10% Synergy $3.91
Big Game Hunter Big Game Hunter
+8% Synergy $0.42
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+7% Synergy $95.13
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+7% Synergy $0.27
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+7% Synergy $2.72
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+7% Synergy $0.68
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
+7% Synergy $1.40
Gurgling Anointer Gurgling Anointer
+7% Synergy $0.15
Glen Elendra Liege Glen Elendra Liege
+6% Synergy $1.03
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+6% Synergy $2.99
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+6% Synergy $3.69
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+6% Synergy $0.58
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+5% Synergy $0.43
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+3% Synergy $0.94
The Scarab God The Scarab God
+3% Synergy $5.39
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+3% Synergy $1.25
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+2% Synergy $4.35
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-1% Synergy $11.12
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
-1% Synergy $1.82
Spark Double Spark Double
-2% Synergy $13.35

Instants

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

Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+22% Synergy $4.06
Change of Plans Change of Plans
+19% Synergy $5.82
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+12% Synergy $0.32
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+11% Synergy $0.40
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+11% Synergy $0.26
Pongify Pongify
+9% Synergy $1.82
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+8% Synergy $0.48
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $1.33
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+6% Synergy $0.59
Resculpt Resculpt
+5% Synergy $0.29
Dark Withering Dark Withering
+5% Synergy $0.17
Suspended Sentence Suspended Sentence
+5% Synergy $0.64
Aetherize Aetherize
+4% Synergy $0.36
Countersquall Countersquall
+4% Synergy $1.29
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+4% Synergy $0.30
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+3% Synergy $5.71
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+3% Synergy $2.00
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+1% Synergy $1.62
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $52.04
Withering Torment Withering Torment
0% Synergy $3.44
Murder Murder
-2% Synergy $0.17
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $5.63
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $14.42
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-4% Synergy $0.26
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-5% Synergy $26.30
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy $7.03
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $3.31
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-5% Synergy $0.46
Opt Opt
-5% Synergy $0.22
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-6% Synergy $0.46
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-11% Synergy $1.12
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-12% Synergy $1.37

Sorceries

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

Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+23% Synergy $0.38
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+19% Synergy $4.54
Gix's Command Gix's Command
+13% Synergy $0.49
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+13% Synergy $1.05
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+12% Synergy $0.27
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+10% Synergy $1.02
Fabricate Fabricate
+7% Synergy $8.93
Call to the Netherworld Call to the Netherworld
+7% Synergy $0.41
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+6% Synergy $4.78
Damnation Damnation
+6% Synergy $20.32
Reanimate Reanimate
+5% Synergy $9.11
Ringsight Ringsight
+5% Synergy $0.43
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+5% Synergy $0.23
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+5% Synergy $0.35
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+4% Synergy $0.19
From the Catacombs From the Catacombs
+4% Synergy $0.87
Windfall Windfall
+2% Synergy $4.72
Preordain Preordain
+2% Synergy $0.57
Victimize Victimize
-8% Synergy $1.32
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 $0.25
Energy Chamber Energy Chamber
+23% Synergy $4.17
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+20% Synergy $9.37
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+19% Synergy $29.27
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+18% Synergy $2.30
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+18% Synergy $1.39
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+17% Synergy $7.80
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+17% Synergy $10.79
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+17% Synergy $0.29
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+14% Synergy $16.08
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $3.40
Darksteel Reactor Darksteel Reactor
+13% Synergy $0.30
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+12% Synergy $4.74
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+11% Synergy $0.41
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+11% Synergy $0.54
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+10% Synergy $3.85
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+9% Synergy $0.24
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+9% Synergy $41.59
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+9% Synergy $0.28
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+8% Synergy $7.18
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+8% Synergy $44.34
Ring of Xathrid Ring of Xathrid
+8% Synergy $0.56
Mask of Riddles Mask of Riddles
+7% Synergy $1.41
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+7% Synergy $3.32
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+6% Synergy $2.14
Key to the City Key to the City
+6% Synergy $1.15
Grappling Hook Grappling Hook
+6% Synergy $0.88
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+6% Synergy $34.23
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+5% Synergy $3.23
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+5% Synergy $3.10
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+5% Synergy $0.46
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+5% Synergy $1.14
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+5% Synergy $0.31
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+5% Synergy $1.77
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+5% Synergy $11.35
Aether Vial Aether Vial
+5% Synergy $3.97
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.31
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+4% Synergy $7.70
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+3% Synergy $3.74
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+3% Synergy $37.04

Enchantments

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

Palace Siege Palace Siege
+33% Synergy $1.01
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+32% Synergy $2.71
Court of Locthwain Court of Locthwain
+28% Synergy $5.36
Protection Racket Protection Racket
+20% Synergy $3.71
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+18% Synergy $3.65
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+16% Synergy $4.20
Security Bypass Security Bypass
+14% Synergy $0.28
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+12% Synergy $3.38
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+12% Synergy $7.82
Mind Unbound Mind Unbound
+11% Synergy $0.48
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+10% Synergy $1.27
Followed Footsteps Followed Footsteps
+10% Synergy $2.61
Endless Evil Endless Evil
+7% Synergy $4.15
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+7% Synergy $3.77
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+7% Synergy $1.71
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+7% Synergy $0.65
Kumena's Awakening Kumena's Awakening
+7% Synergy $0.33
Triskaidekaphobia Triskaidekaphobia
+7% Synergy $0.13
Wiretapping Wiretapping
+6% Synergy $0.26
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+5% Synergy $1.08
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+5% Synergy $3.53
Ill-Gotten Inheritance Ill-Gotten Inheritance
+5% Synergy $0.31
Faith of the Devoted Faith of the Devoted
+5% Synergy $0.20
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+4% Synergy $1.80
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+2% Synergy $0.36
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+2% Synergy $33.29
Propaganda Propaganda
-3% Synergy $3.42
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $3.80

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+9% Synergy $4.16

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+22% Synergy $2.43
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+21% Synergy $0.31
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+12% Synergy $14.12
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+11% Synergy $0.62
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+11% Synergy $5.26
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+11% Synergy $0.74
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+10% Synergy $9.08
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.34
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+6% Synergy $10.07
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+5% Synergy $4.63
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+5% Synergy $0.77
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $37.34
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+4% Synergy $0.35
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+3% Synergy $32.34
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+3% Synergy $0.37
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+3% Synergy $17.49
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $28.55
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $0.55
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.40
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $59.72
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-2% Synergy $11.37
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $29.13
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-2% Synergy $0.40
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-6% Synergy $0.86

Mana Artifacts

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

Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+45% Synergy $1.61
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+37% Synergy $0.55
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+22% Synergy $2.92
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.35
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+8% Synergy $5.19
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+8% Synergy $1.23
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+8% Synergy $4.66
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+5% Synergy $3.26
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $0.64
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.36
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+4% Synergy $0.52
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+3% Synergy $1.15
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $4.40
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+2% Synergy $2.68
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.32
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+2% Synergy $70.33
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $214.76
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.35
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.32
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.17

Lands

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

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+9% Synergy $0.38
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+7% Synergy $0.56
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.31
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+3% Synergy $0.94
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+2% Synergy $3.20
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+2% Synergy $6.97
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+2% Synergy $0.25
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.21
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.15
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+1% Synergy $0.36
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+1% Synergy $0.27
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $0.96
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
0% Synergy $30.67
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
0% Synergy $4.89
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
0% Synergy $10.54
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
0% Synergy $19.74
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
0% Synergy $9.34
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
0% Synergy $0.42
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
0% Synergy $0.30
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.34
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-1% Synergy $2.14
River of Tears River of Tears
-1% Synergy $0.30
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $38.27
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
-1% Synergy $0.23
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-2% Synergy $0.33
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-2% Synergy $0.17
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-2% Synergy
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-2% Synergy $15.51
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
-2% Synergy $0.69
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-3% Synergy $0.32
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $5.63
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $14.42
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-3% Synergy $33.10
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-3% Synergy $34.74
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-3% Synergy $16.43
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-4% Synergy $12.41
Underground River Underground River
-4% Synergy $1.34
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-4% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.24
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-5% Synergy $18.81
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $3.31
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-5% Synergy $0.46
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-13% Synergy $0.56
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-20% Synergy $0.36

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