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Cyclonus, the Saboteur
Price tag $0.75

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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

#2604 Current Rank
#2531 Last Week
#2253 Past 2 Years

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.

Kang, Temporal Tyrant Kang, Temporal Tyrant
+11% Synergy $1.42
Leader, Super-Genius Leader, Super-Genius
+11% Synergy $6.29
Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
+3% Synergy $0.93
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+2% Synergy $7.90
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+1% Synergy $4.73

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 $1.93
As Foretold As Foretold
+55% Synergy $1.72
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+55% Synergy $0.82
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+54% Synergy $2.50
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+50% Synergy $4.06
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+50% Synergy $0.43
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+49% Synergy $0.23
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+49% Synergy $5.51
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+48% Synergy $0.75
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+44% Synergy $5.18

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 $2.38
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+41% Synergy $4.34
Mask of the Schemer Mask of the Schemer
+41% Synergy $0.36
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+35% Synergy $3.96
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+32% Synergy $1.95
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+18% Synergy $3.04
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $4.41
Negate Negate
+9% Synergy $0.26
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+7% Synergy $0.22
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $3.76

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+3% Synergy $34.62
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+1% Synergy $1.55
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $104.98
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $129.20
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $41.55
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $58.22
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $59.89
Force of Will Force of Will
-5% Synergy $65.35
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $71.74
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-11% Synergy $67.07

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
+40% Synergy $3.38
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+35% Synergy $0.89
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+35% Synergy $0.57
Xanathar, Guild Kingpin Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
+31% Synergy $2.07
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+30% Synergy $0.44
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+28% Synergy $1.70
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+27% Synergy $0.64
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+27% Synergy $0.29
Duskmantle Seer Duskmantle Seer
+25% Synergy $0.35
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+24% Synergy $23.76
Rilsa Rael, Kingpin Rilsa Rael, Kingpin
+23% Synergy $0.11
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
+23% Synergy $0.28
Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer
+23% Synergy $0.43
Jacob Hauken, Inspector Hauken's Insight Jacob Hauken, Inspector
+20% Synergy $0.47
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+19% Synergy $0.88
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+18% Synergy $0.52
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+18% Synergy $0.33
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+16% Synergy $7.29
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+15% Synergy $0.30
Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+15% Synergy $0.40
Herald of Leshrac Herald of Leshrac
+15% Synergy $5.69
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+14% Synergy $0.74
Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor Blitzwing, Adaptive Assailant Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor
+14% Synergy $2.16
Braids, Conjurer Adept Braids, Conjurer Adept
+14% Synergy $0.41
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+13% Synergy $3.50
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+13% Synergy $6.77
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+12% Synergy $1.28
Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+12% Synergy $0.34
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+12% Synergy $0.38
Golbez, Crystal Collector Golbez, Crystal Collector
+11% Synergy $0.39
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+11% Synergy $20.63
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+10% Synergy $3.95
Big Game Hunter Big Game Hunter
+9% Synergy $0.39
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+7% Synergy $0.35
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+7% Synergy $3.92
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
+7% Synergy $1.10
Gurgling Anointer Gurgling Anointer
+7% Synergy $0.15
Glen Elendra Liege Glen Elendra Liege
+6% Synergy $1.13
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+6% Synergy $93.53
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+6% Synergy $4.68
Gixian Puppeteer Gixian Puppeteer
+6% Synergy $1.38
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+5% Synergy $0.47
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+5% Synergy $4.08
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+3% Synergy $0.92
The Scarab God The Scarab God
+3% Synergy $5.38
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+3% Synergy $1.49
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+2% Synergy $3.32
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-1% Synergy $10.29
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
-2% Synergy $2.41
Spark Double Spark Double
-2% Synergy $10.47

Instants

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

Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+21% Synergy $4.07
Change of Plans Change of Plans
+18% Synergy $8.05
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+12% Synergy $0.24
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+11% Synergy $0.24
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+11% Synergy $0.25
Pongify Pongify
+10% Synergy $1.85
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+9% Synergy $0.56
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+7% Synergy $0.62
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $2.03
Aetherize Aetherize
+5% Synergy $0.39
Resculpt Resculpt
+5% Synergy $0.23
Obsessive Search Obsessive Search
+5% Synergy $0.12
Countersquall Countersquall
+4% Synergy $1.03
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+3% Synergy $3.96
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+3% Synergy $2.20
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+3% Synergy $0.27
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+1% Synergy $0.78
Withering Torment Withering Torment
0% Synergy $3.59
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $55.69
Murder Murder
-2% Synergy $0.24
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.22
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $13.64
Swan Song Swan Song
-4% Synergy $8.25
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-5% Synergy $28.26
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-5% Synergy $1.05
Opt Opt
-5% Synergy $0.29
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-5% Synergy $0.40
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $3.44
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-10% Synergy $1.44
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-12% Synergy $1.38

Sorceries

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

Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+23% Synergy $0.37
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+19% Synergy $4.86
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+13% Synergy $1.62
Gix's Command Gix's Command
+12% Synergy $0.63
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+12% Synergy $0.30
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+9% Synergy $0.82
Fabricate Fabricate
+7% Synergy $9.53
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+6% Synergy $5.16
Damnation Damnation
+6% Synergy $20.27
Call to the Netherworld Call to the Netherworld
+6% Synergy $0.46
Reanimate Reanimate
+5% Synergy $8.56
Ringsight Ringsight
+5% Synergy $0.34
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+5% Synergy $0.27
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+4% Synergy $0.35
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+4% Synergy $0.31
Windfall Windfall
+2% Synergy $4.86
Preordain Preordain
+2% Synergy $0.45
Victimize Victimize
-8% Synergy $1.94
Ponder Ponder
-9% Synergy $1.65

Utility Artifacts

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

Gavel of the Righteous Gavel of the Righteous
+28% Synergy $0.26
Energy Chamber Energy Chamber
+24% Synergy $5.03
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+19% Synergy $8.98
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+19% Synergy $30.52
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+19% Synergy $1.25
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+18% Synergy $2.86
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+17% Synergy $7.64
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+16% Synergy $0.23
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+16% Synergy $10.05
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+14% Synergy $17.60
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+13% Synergy $6.52
Darksteel Reactor Darksteel Reactor
+13% Synergy $0.32
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+11% Synergy $0.46
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+10% Synergy $0.45
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+9% Synergy $3.60
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+9% Synergy $42.99
Ring of Xathrid Ring of Xathrid
+9% Synergy $0.60
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+9% Synergy $0.29
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+8% Synergy $7.06
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+8% Synergy $0.27
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+8% Synergy $45.05
Mask of Riddles Mask of Riddles
+7% Synergy $1.20
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+7% Synergy $3.43
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+6% Synergy $2.65
Key to the City Key to the City
+6% Synergy $1.11
Grappling Hook Grappling Hook
+6% Synergy $1.01
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+5% Synergy $0.38
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+5% Synergy $3.61
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+5% Synergy $3.08
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+5% Synergy $0.93
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+5% Synergy $34.47
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+5% Synergy $1.52
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+5% Synergy $5.12
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+5% Synergy $10.17
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.29
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+4% Synergy $2.31
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+4% Synergy $5.81
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+3% Synergy $31.73

Enchantments

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

Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+32% Synergy $3.17
Palace Siege Palace Siege
+32% Synergy $1.07
Court of Locthwain Court of Locthwain
+28% Synergy $7.10
Protection Racket Protection Racket
+19% Synergy $3.26
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+18% Synergy $2.28
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+16% Synergy $4.39
Security Bypass Security Bypass
+15% Synergy $0.33
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+13% Synergy $7.90
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+11% Synergy $4.89
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+11% Synergy $1.38
Mind Unbound Mind Unbound
+11% Synergy $0.46
Followed Footsteps Followed Footsteps
+10% Synergy $2.60
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+7% Synergy $4.89
Kumena's Awakening Kumena's Awakening
+7% Synergy $0.38
Triskaidekaphobia Triskaidekaphobia
+7% Synergy $0.22
Endless Evil Endless Evil
+6% Synergy $4.76
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+6% Synergy $2.19
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+6% Synergy $0.63
Ill-Gotten Inheritance Ill-Gotten Inheritance
+6% Synergy $0.31
Wiretapping Wiretapping
+6% Synergy $0.25
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+5% Synergy $1.05
Faith of the Devoted Faith of the Devoted
+5% Synergy $0.27
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+5% Synergy $4.06
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+3% Synergy $0.38
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+3% Synergy $1.93
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+2% Synergy $34.45
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy $3.20
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $4.84

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+9% Synergy $4.88

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+24% Synergy $2.78
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+20% Synergy $0.34
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+12% Synergy $0.70
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+11% Synergy $5.08
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+11% Synergy $14.30
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+11% Synergy $0.91
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+9% Synergy $9.68
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.36
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+6% Synergy $10.02
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+5% Synergy $0.66
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+4% Synergy $3.94
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+4% Synergy $0.33
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+3% Synergy $39.91
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+3% Synergy $0.34
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $40.01
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+3% Synergy $19.12
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $31.51
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $0.68
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.31
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-2% Synergy $10.69
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-2% Synergy $0.47
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $62.39
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-4% Synergy $32.82
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $0.89

Mana Artifacts

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

Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+45% Synergy $1.01
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+37% Synergy $0.63
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+23% Synergy $2.42
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.28
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+8% Synergy $4.15
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+8% Synergy $0.87
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+8% Synergy $4.00
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+5% Synergy $2.77
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $2.24
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.37
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+4% Synergy $1.13
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+3% Synergy $1.20
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+3% Synergy $1.69
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.32
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $4.47
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $237.21
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+1% Synergy $85.56
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.35
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.34
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.29
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
+8% Synergy $0.25
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+7% Synergy $0.66
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.34
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.16
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+3% Synergy $1.93
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+3% Synergy $7.11
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+3% Synergy $0.24
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+3% Synergy $0.92
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+1% Synergy $0.34
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+1% Synergy $4.41
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+1% Synergy $17.55
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+1% Synergy $0.32
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+1% Synergy $0.24
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.07
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $2.00
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
0% Synergy $29.39
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
0% Synergy $10.96
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
0% Synergy $9.44
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
0% Synergy $2.13
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $1.06
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.25
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-1% Synergy $0.19
River of Tears River of Tears
-1% Synergy $0.31
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
-1% Synergy $0.32
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.69
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-2% Synergy $0.36
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-3% Synergy $0.31
Underground River Underground River
-3% Synergy $1.49
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.22
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-3% Synergy
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $13.64
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $16.20
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-3% Synergy $37.51
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-4% Synergy $0.35
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.25
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-5% Synergy $11.13
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-5% Synergy $20.30
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-5% Synergy $0.40
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $3.44
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-13% Synergy $0.84
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-20% Synergy $0.25

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