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Soundwave, Sonic Spy
Price tag $1.89

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1052 Current Rank
#994 Last Week
#1010 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.

Mirrormind Crown Mirrormind Crown
+4% Synergy $1.48
Big Mother Mouser Big Mother Mouser
+4% Synergy $0.94
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+3% Synergy $17.66
Foot Chopper Foot Chopper
+2% Synergy $0.28
Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
0% Synergy $4.29

High Synergy Cards

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

Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+62% Synergy $1.65
Marneus Calgar Marneus Calgar
+49% Synergy $50.47
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+48% Synergy $0.27
Aven Wind Guide Aven Wind Guide
+46% Synergy $0.29
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+45% Synergy $1.44
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+43% Synergy $1.62
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+43% Synergy $0.30
The Cyber-Controller The Cyber-Controller
+42% Synergy $0.31
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+41% Synergy $0.24
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+41% Synergy $0.42

Top Cards

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

Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+39% Synergy $0.18
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+38% Synergy $1.25
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+38% Synergy $4.62
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+38% Synergy $13.11
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+30% Synergy $4.97
Inkshield Inkshield
+28% Synergy $11.16
Void Rend Void Rend
+13% Synergy $0.47
Counterspell Counterspell
+7% Synergy $2.09
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $1.25
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-9% Synergy $1.37

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 $36.55
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $51.58
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $7.19
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-8% Synergy $62.01
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy $41.18
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-10% Synergy $63.69
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-11% Synergy $52.78
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-11% Synergy $32.30
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-14% Synergy $49.53
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-17% Synergy $58.42

Creatures

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

Securitron Squadron Securitron Squadron
+36% Synergy $1.48
Cyclonus, the Saboteur Cyclonus, Cybertronian Fighter Cyclonus, the Saboteur
+33% Synergy $0.95
Company Commander Company Commander
+32% Synergy $2.71
Urza, Chief Artificer Urza, Chief Artificer
+32% Synergy $2.39
Starscream, Power Hungry Starscream, Seeker Leader Starscream, Power Hungry
+30% Synergy $4.46
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+28% Synergy $2.21
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+28% Synergy $0.13
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+26% Synergy $0.39
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+25% Synergy $0.63
Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor Blitzwing, Adaptive Assailant Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor
+23% Synergy $2.33
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+22% Synergy $37.18
Temmet, Vizier of Naktamun Temmet, Vizier of Naktamun
+22% Synergy $0.19
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+21% Synergy $2.69
Space Marine Devastator Space Marine Devastator
+21% Synergy $0.89
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+21% Synergy $15.77
Dalek Squadron Dalek Squadron
+18% Synergy $0.44
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer
+17% Synergy $31.78
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+16% Synergy $0.30
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+16% Synergy $29.64
Alela, Artful Provocateur Alela, Artful Provocateur
+16% Synergy $1.34
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+16% Synergy $0.25
Vanguard Suppressor Vanguard Suppressor
+16% Synergy $0.77
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+16% Synergy $0.26
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+14% Synergy $1.89
Saruman of Many Colors Saruman of Many Colors
+14% Synergy $1.13
Ultramarines Honour Guard Ultramarines Honour Guard
+13% Synergy $4.28
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+12% Synergy $0.38
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+11% Synergy $0.99
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+10% Synergy $2.63
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+10% Synergy $0.38
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+10% Synergy $9.82
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+9% Synergy $1.97
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+8% Synergy $9.41
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+8% Synergy $0.38
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+8% Synergy $23.80
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+8% Synergy $0.37
Prowl, Stoic Strategist Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle Prowl, Stoic Strategist
+8% Synergy $1.33
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+7% Synergy $17.09
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
+7% Synergy $0.66
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+7% Synergy $0.48
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+7% Synergy $0.23
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+6% Synergy $0.35
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+5% Synergy $0.79
Golbez, Crystal Collector Golbez, Crystal Collector
+5% Synergy $0.37
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+5% Synergy $0.69
Sicarian Infiltrator Sicarian Infiltrator
+4% Synergy $6.06
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+3% Synergy $0.79
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+1% Synergy $1.04
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-11% Synergy $53.73
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-13% Synergy $3.28

Instants

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

Deny the Witch Deny the Witch
+30% Synergy $0.81
Access Denied Access Denied
+21% Synergy $2.48
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+19% Synergy $5.36
Exotic Pets Exotic Pets
+16% Synergy $0.15
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+15% Synergy $0.23
Despark Despark
+14% Synergy $0.34
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+12% Synergy $0.24
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+11% Synergy $0.30
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+10% Synergy $1.35
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+10% Synergy $1.28
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+10% Synergy $1.04
Mortify Mortify
+9% Synergy $0.20
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+9% Synergy $2.92
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+9% Synergy $2.79
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.06
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+7% Synergy $0.48
See Double See Double
+6% Synergy $0.65
Theoretical Duplication Theoretical Duplication
+6% Synergy $0.54
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+5% Synergy $0.36
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+5% Synergy $0.34
Perplex Perplex
+5% Synergy $1.74
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+5% Synergy $0.18
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+5% Synergy $0.65
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+4% Synergy $2.91
Village Rites Village Rites
+4% Synergy $0.55
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+3% Synergy $1.22
Dispatch Dispatch
+3% Synergy $0.29
Fracture Fracture
+3% Synergy $1.64
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+2% Synergy $0.25
Opt Opt
+2% Synergy $0.22
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.37
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-1% Synergy $2.28
Utter End Utter End
-1% Synergy $0.27
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-1% Synergy $15.89
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-2% Synergy $18.36
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $4.65
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-5% Synergy $2.03
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $8.05
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-8% Synergy $50.42
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-9% Synergy $4.53
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-9% Synergy $25.03
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-11% Synergy $2.44
Swan Song Swan Song
-12% Synergy $8.38

Sorceries

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

Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+33% Synergy $3.53
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+31% Synergy $6.45
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+28% Synergy $0.69
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+26% Synergy $0.24
Windfall Windfall
+16% Synergy $5.37
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+16% Synergy $2.33
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+15% Synergy $7.26
Lingering Souls Lingering Souls
+13% Synergy $0.19
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+13% Synergy $1.49
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+11% Synergy $0.18
Blot Out the Sky Blot Out the Sky
+11% Synergy $0.64
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+9% Synergy $4.96
Space-Time Anomaly Space-Time Anomaly
+8% Synergy $0.33
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+8% Synergy $0.18
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+8% Synergy $0.49
March of Progress March of Progress
+6% Synergy $1.34
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+6% Synergy $3.25
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+6% Synergy $0.44
Mind Grind Mind Grind
+6% Synergy $4.25
Voyage Home Voyage Home
+5% Synergy $0.34
Emergency Weld Emergency Weld
+5% Synergy $0.10
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+5% Synergy $1.42
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.43
Fabricate Fabricate
+4% Synergy $8.98
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+4% Synergy $7.65
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+4% Synergy $0.32
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+3% Synergy $0.26
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $1.97
Preordain Preordain
+1% Synergy $0.57
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+1% Synergy $0.26
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.40
Damn Damn
-4% Synergy $2.18
Vindicate Vindicate
-5% Synergy $0.88
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-7% Synergy $2.66
Reanimate Reanimate
-11% Synergy $8.55

Utility Artifacts

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

Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+33% Synergy $10.69
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+28% Synergy $0.80
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+26% Synergy $4.84
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+19% Synergy $3.56
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+10% Synergy $14.35
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+10% Synergy $15.31
Mirror Gallery Mirror Gallery
+9% Synergy $12.24
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+8% Synergy $2.51
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+8% Synergy $23.21
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+7% Synergy $0.41
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+7% Synergy $1.45
Thopter Shop Thopter Shop
+6% Synergy $0.39
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+6% Synergy $0.38
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+6% Synergy $3.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.28
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+5% Synergy $10.91
Thopter Foundry Thopter Foundry
+5% Synergy $0.32
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+5% Synergy $2.51
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+5% Synergy $2.31
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+5% Synergy $0.50
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+5% Synergy $18.64
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+5% Synergy $5.71
Inquisitorial Rosette Inquisitorial Rosette
+4% Synergy $2.13
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+4% Synergy $4.34
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+2% Synergy $19.64
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.56

Enchantments

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

Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+31% Synergy $4.16
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+28% Synergy $0.71
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+24% Synergy $6.11
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+20% Synergy $32.15
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+18% Synergy $51.58
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+17% Synergy $1.34
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+14% Synergy $2.34
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+14% Synergy $6.61
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+13% Synergy $0.37
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+8% Synergy $1.24
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+8% Synergy $7.70
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+7% Synergy $1.59
Dramatic Finale Dramatic Finale
+7% Synergy $0.25
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+6% Synergy $0.53
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+6% Synergy $5.12
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+6% Synergy $2.27
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+5% Synergy $0.34
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+5% Synergy $3.18
Biotransference Biotransference
+5% Synergy $7.47
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+5% Synergy $2.43
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+5% Synergy $1.60
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+5% Synergy $2.89
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+5% Synergy $0.32
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+4% Synergy $0.45
Birth of the Imperium Birth of the Imperium
+4% Synergy $2.42
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+4% Synergy $1.01
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+2% Synergy $0.45
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-4% Synergy $16.46
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-15% Synergy $10.63
Propaganda Propaganda
-18% Synergy $3.22

Planeswalkers

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

Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+24% Synergy $0.30
Tasha, the Witch Queen Tasha, the Witch Queen
+13% Synergy $6.79
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+11% Synergy $40.18
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+9% Synergy $1.80

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+13% Synergy $0.39
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+12% Synergy $1.15
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+10% Synergy $0.67
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+9% Synergy $1.83
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+8% Synergy $0.26
Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+8% Synergy $0.34
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+7% Synergy $3.70
Fountainport Fountainport
+7% Synergy $2.44
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+6% Synergy $0.65
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+5% Synergy $0.96
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+5% Synergy $5.21
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+5% Synergy $12.22
Moorland Haunt Moorland Haunt
+5% Synergy $0.19
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+3% Synergy $13.10
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+3% Synergy $5.39
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+2% Synergy $9.07
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
0% Synergy $7.61
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $37.08
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.30
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-6% Synergy $52.21
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $24.44
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $1.06

Mana Artifacts

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

Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+13% Synergy $0.26
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+10% Synergy $1.10
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+6% Synergy $0.27
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.31
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.30
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+3% Synergy $0.83
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+1% Synergy $0.76
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.06
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-2% Synergy $2.96
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-2% Synergy $0.36
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.55
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $5.05
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.01

Lands

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

Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.20
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+9% Synergy $0.34
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+7% Synergy $0.40
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+7% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+7% Synergy $0.19
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.28
Island Island
+5% Synergy $0.22
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.21
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.30
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+5% Synergy $0.29
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+5% Synergy $0.29
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+4% Synergy $0.35
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+4% Synergy $0.14
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+4% Synergy $0.17
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+3% Synergy $13.41
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+3% Synergy $0.25
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+3% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+2% Synergy $0.24
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+2% Synergy $2.45
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+1% Synergy $0.32
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.26
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
0% Synergy $6.20
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
0% Synergy $0.25
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-1% Synergy $0.35
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-1% Synergy $4.99
Port Town Port Town
-1% Synergy $0.22
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-1% Synergy $11.85
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.29
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-2% Synergy $4.49
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-3% Synergy $0.34
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-3% Synergy $13.90
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.23
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-4% Synergy $0.83
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-4% Synergy $0.35
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-4% Synergy $26.20
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-5% Synergy $0.39
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-5% Synergy $16.38
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-5% Synergy $24.76
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-5% Synergy $14.05
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-8% Synergy $4.11
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.19
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-11% Synergy $7.35
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-12% Synergy $26.47
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-13% Synergy $12.24
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-13% Synergy $8.70
Underground River Underground River
-13% Synergy $1.26
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-14% Synergy $19.48
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-14% Synergy $15.77

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