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Soundwave, Sonic Spy
Price tag $1.21

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#980 Current Rank
#885 Last Week
#999 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Soundwave, Sonic Spy.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Soundwave, Sonic Spy decks.

Nightmares and Daydreams Nightmares and Daydreams
+5% Synergy $0.26
Phoenix Fleet Airship Phoenix Fleet Airship
+4% Synergy $4.10
Foggy Swamp Spirit Keeper Foggy Swamp Spirit Keeper
+4% Synergy $0.05
United Front United Front
+4% Synergy $2.61
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
+3% Synergy $0.27

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Soundwave, Sonic Spy's abilities and overall game plan.

Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+61% Synergy $1.73
Marneus Calgar Marneus Calgar
+50% Synergy $55.63
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+47% Synergy $0.14
Aven Wind Guide Aven Wind Guide
+45% Synergy $0.29
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+44% Synergy $0.89
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+44% Synergy $0.15
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+42% Synergy $1.30
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+41% Synergy $0.61
The Cyber-Controller The Cyber-Controller
+41% Synergy $0.14
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+40% Synergy $0.14

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Soundwave, Sonic Spy decks.

Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+40% Synergy $0.20
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+38% Synergy $0.58
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+38% Synergy $11.23
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+37% Synergy $2.04
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $3.20
Inkshield Inkshield
+27% Synergy $7.14
Void Rend Void Rend
+13% Synergy $0.44
Counterspell Counterspell
+7% Synergy $1.21
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $1.71
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-10% Synergy $1.06

Game Changers

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

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+4% Synergy $33.91
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $46.24
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-10% Synergy $48.58
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy $37.99
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-11% Synergy $40.38
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-11% Synergy $57.97
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-12% Synergy $30.49
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-14% Synergy $44.01
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-17% Synergy $49.78

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Soundwave, Sonic Spy's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Securitron Squadron Securitron Squadron
+36% Synergy $0.27
Company Commander Company Commander
+33% Synergy $3.11
Cyclonus, the Saboteur Cyclonus, Cybertronian Fighter Cyclonus, the Saboteur
+33% Synergy $0.80
Urza, Chief Artificer Urza, Chief Artificer
+31% Synergy $1.09
Starscream, Power Hungry Starscream, Seeker Leader Starscream, Power Hungry
+30% Synergy $2.79
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+28% Synergy $1.87
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+27% Synergy $0.05
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+27% Synergy $0.31
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+26% Synergy $0.75
Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor Blitzwing, Adaptive Assailant Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor
+23% Synergy $1.99
Space Marine Devastator Space Marine Devastator
+22% Synergy $0.95
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+22% Synergy $13.21
Temmet, Vizier of Naktamun Temmet, Vizier of Naktamun
+22% Synergy $0.14
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+21% Synergy $29.74
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+20% Synergy $1.26
Dalek Squadron Dalek Squadron
+18% Synergy $0.36
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer
+18% Synergy $20.94
Alela, Artful Provocateur Alela, Artful Provocateur
+17% Synergy $1.05
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+17% Synergy $0.10
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+16% Synergy $0.20
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+16% Synergy $23.86
Vanguard Suppressor Vanguard Suppressor
+16% Synergy $0.59
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+16% Synergy $0.08
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+14% Synergy $1.55
Saruman of Many Colors Saruman of Many Colors
+14% Synergy $0.79
Ultramarines Honour Guard Ultramarines Honour Guard
+13% Synergy $2.63
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+12% Synergy $0.22
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+11% Synergy $0.56
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+11% Synergy $3.04
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+10% Synergy $0.27
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+10% Synergy $3.71
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+9% Synergy $1.39
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+9% Synergy $0.26
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+8% Synergy $7.74
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+8% Synergy $0.19
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
+8% Synergy $0.48
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+8% Synergy $17.61
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+8% Synergy $0.42
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+7% Synergy $13.12
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+7% Synergy $0.17
Prowl, Stoic Strategist Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle Prowl, Stoic Strategist
+7% Synergy $1.63
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+6% Synergy $0.27
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+6% Synergy $0.67
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+5% Synergy $0.53
Golbez, Crystal Collector Golbez, Crystal Collector
+5% Synergy $0.32
Sicarian Infiltrator Sicarian Infiltrator
+5% Synergy $5.02
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+2% Synergy $0.72
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+1% Synergy $0.64
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-11% Synergy $42.73
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-12% Synergy $0.99

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Soundwave, Sonic Spy safe.

Deny the Witch Deny the Witch
+28% Synergy $0.85
Access Denied Access Denied
+21% Synergy $2.60
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+20% Synergy $6.26
Exotic Pets Exotic Pets
+16% Synergy $0.04
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+15% Synergy $0.24
Despark Despark
+13% Synergy $0.24
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+12% Synergy $0.08
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+11% Synergy $0.30
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+10% Synergy $0.96
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+9% Synergy $1.19
Mortify Mortify
+9% Synergy $0.22
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+9% Synergy $1.00
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+9% Synergy $1.27
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+9% Synergy $2.88
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+7% Synergy $0.33
See Double See Double
+6% Synergy $0.48
Theoretical Duplication Theoretical Duplication
+6% Synergy $0.58
Negate Negate
+5% Synergy $0.25
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+5% Synergy $0.24
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+5% Synergy $0.14
Glimmerburst Glimmerburst
+5% Synergy $0.04
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+5% Synergy $0.57
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+4% Synergy $2.63
Village Rites Village Rites
+4% Synergy $0.22
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+4% Synergy $0.29
Perplex Perplex
+4% Synergy $0.78
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+3% Synergy $0.75
Dispatch Dispatch
+3% Synergy $0.21
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+3% Synergy $0.12
Fracture Fracture
+3% Synergy $0.55
Opt Opt
+2% Synergy $0.10
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.30
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-1% Synergy $1.25
Utter End Utter End
-1% Synergy $0.09
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-1% Synergy $9.22
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $5.63
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-2% Synergy $14.89
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $1.58
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $8.82
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-9% Synergy $3.45
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-9% Synergy $45.83
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-12% Synergy $1.89
Swan Song Swan Song
-12% Synergy $7.43

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Soundwave, Sonic Spy's game plan and control the board.

Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+33% Synergy $3.64
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+32% Synergy $6.67
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+27% Synergy $0.20
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+23% Synergy $0.73
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+17% Synergy $1.50
Windfall Windfall
+16% Synergy $3.84
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+14% Synergy $5.74
Lingering Souls Lingering Souls
+14% Synergy $0.06
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+13% Synergy $1.16
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+11% Synergy $0.26
Blot Out the Sky Blot Out the Sky
+11% Synergy $0.52
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+10% Synergy $1.73
Space-Time Anomaly Space-Time Anomaly
+9% Synergy $0.25
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+8% Synergy $0.16
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+8% Synergy $0.43
March of Progress March of Progress
+7% Synergy $2.19
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+6% Synergy $1.70
Voyage Home Voyage Home
+6% Synergy $0.24
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+6% Synergy $0.46
Mind Grind Mind Grind
+6% Synergy $6.38
Emergency Weld Emergency Weld
+6% Synergy $0.07
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+5% Synergy $7.98
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+5% Synergy $0.99
Fabricate Fabricate
+4% Synergy $8.90
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+4% Synergy $0.21
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.27
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+3% Synergy $0.14
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $1.81
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+1% Synergy $0.13
Preordain Preordain
0% Synergy $0.46
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
0% Synergy $10.32
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.18
Damn Damn
-3% Synergy $1.18
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $3.39
Vindicate Vindicate
-5% Synergy $0.49
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-7% Synergy $2.12

Utility Artifacts

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

Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+32% Synergy $7.12
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+28% Synergy $0.56
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+24% Synergy $3.17
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+17% Synergy $2.66
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+10% Synergy $6.31
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+10% Synergy $10.45
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+8% Synergy $0.32
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+8% Synergy $2.24
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+8% Synergy $24.10
Mirror Gallery Mirror Gallery
+8% Synergy $17.83
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+7% Synergy $0.98
Thopter Shop Thopter Shop
+7% Synergy $0.39
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+6% Synergy $0.34
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+6% Synergy $2.63
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.19
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+5% Synergy $8.28
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+5% Synergy $1.93
Thopter Foundry Thopter Foundry
+5% Synergy $0.32
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+5% Synergy $4.10
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+5% Synergy $0.38
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+5% Synergy $16.27
Inquisitorial Rosette Inquisitorial Rosette
+4% Synergy $1.79
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+4% Synergy $3.44
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+2% Synergy $20.65
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.20
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Soundwave, Sonic Spy's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+31% Synergy $3.21
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+27% Synergy $0.56
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+23% Synergy $7.55
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+20% Synergy $23.46
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+18% Synergy $1.24
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+17% Synergy $40.08
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+15% Synergy $1.80
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+14% Synergy $4.65
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+14% Synergy $0.20
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+8% Synergy $0.81
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+8% Synergy $7.09
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+7% Synergy $1.87
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+7% Synergy $3.97
Dramatic Finale Dramatic Finale
+7% Synergy $0.19
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+6% Synergy $0.45
Biotransference Biotransference
+6% Synergy $5.42
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+6% Synergy $1.12
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+6% Synergy $0.82
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+5% Synergy $0.24
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+5% Synergy $0.96
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+5% Synergy $3.48
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+5% Synergy $0.30
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+4% Synergy $0.63
Birth of the Imperium Birth of the Imperium
+4% Synergy $2.82
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+4% Synergy $0.28
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+4% Synergy $1.22
Tempered Steel Tempered Steel
+3% Synergy $2.33
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $11.71
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-16% Synergy $9.06
Propaganda Propaganda
-18% Synergy $2.77

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Soundwave, Sonic Spy to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+24% Synergy $0.23
Tasha, the Witch Queen Tasha, the Witch Queen
+13% Synergy $5.61
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+9% Synergy $29.84
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+9% Synergy $0.90

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+13% Synergy $0.37
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+11% Synergy $0.68
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+9% Synergy $0.32
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+9% Synergy $1.00
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+9% Synergy $0.19
Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+8% Synergy $0.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+6% Synergy $2.26
Fountainport Fountainport
+6% Synergy $4.08
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+5% Synergy $0.60
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+5% Synergy $1.27
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+5% Synergy $10.59
Moorland Haunt Moorland Haunt
+5% Synergy $0.13
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+4% Synergy $2.22
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+3% Synergy $10.25
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+3% Synergy $4.47
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+3% Synergy $3.51
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+2% Synergy $10.48
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
0% Synergy $2.05
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $34.91
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.11
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-5% Synergy $46.26
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $19.12
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-9% Synergy $0.63

Mana Artifacts

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

Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+11% Synergy $0.21
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+9% Synergy $0.59
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+5% Synergy $0.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.15
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.17
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+3% Synergy $2.58
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+1% Synergy $0.41
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-1% Synergy $2.87
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-1% Synergy $0.27
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.22
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $3.41
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.21

Lands

The mana base foundation for Soundwave, Sonic Spy decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.19
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+10% Synergy $0.12
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.07
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+7% Synergy $0.25
Plains Plains
+6% Synergy $0.08
Swamp Swamp
+6% Synergy $0.10
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+6% Synergy $0.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.17
Island Island
+5% Synergy $0.08
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+5% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.11
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+5% Synergy $0.09
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+5% Synergy $0.16
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+4% Synergy $0.17
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+4% Synergy $0.08
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+3% Synergy $0.16
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+3% Synergy $0.08
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+2% Synergy $11.54
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+2% Synergy $0.11
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+2% Synergy $0.45
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+1% Synergy $0.24
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+1% Synergy $0.14
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
0% Synergy $0.26
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
0% Synergy $0.10
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
0% Synergy $0.15
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-1% Synergy $4.95
Port Town Port Town
-1% Synergy $0.20
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-1% Synergy $11.78
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.14
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-2% Synergy $5.86
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-2% Synergy $0.22
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-2% Synergy $3.16
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-3% Synergy $0.16
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-3% Synergy $14.57
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.20
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-4% Synergy $0.26
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-4% Synergy $0.59
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-4% Synergy $17.19
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-5% Synergy $13.80
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-5% Synergy $10.84
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-6% Synergy $17.24
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.16
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-8% Synergy $1.83
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-12% Synergy $15.00
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-12% Synergy $20.39
Underground River Underground River
-12% Synergy $0.96
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-13% Synergy $7.07
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-14% Synergy $6.59
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-14% Synergy $13.06
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-14% Synergy $14.85

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