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Soundwave, Sonic Spy
Price tag $0.99

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#952 Current Rank
#986 Last Week
#972 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.

Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+20% Synergy $0.72
Space-Time Anomaly Space-Time Anomaly
+10% Synergy $0.38
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+8% Synergy $17.98
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+8% Synergy $0.26
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+7% Synergy $1.23

High Synergy Cards

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

Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+60% Synergy $1.41
Marneus Calgar Marneus Calgar
+50% Synergy $51.62
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+46% Synergy $0.17
Aven Wind Guide Aven Wind Guide
+45% Synergy $0.26
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+43% Synergy $1.01
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+43% Synergy $0.16
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+42% Synergy $1.52
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+41% Synergy $0.38
The Cyber-Controller The Cyber-Controller
+41% Synergy $0.24
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+40% Synergy $0.23

Top Cards

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

Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+39% Synergy $0.19
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+39% Synergy $16.33
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+38% Synergy $0.59
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+37% Synergy $2.12
Securitron Squadron Securitron Squadron
+36% Synergy $0.29
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+27% Synergy $4.87
Void Rend Void Rend
+13% Synergy $0.31
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $1.25
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+4% Synergy $0.96
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-10% Synergy $1.28

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 $41.81
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $50.22
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-11% Synergy $52.72
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-11% Synergy $42.02
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-12% Synergy $46.53
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-12% Synergy $37.00
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-12% Synergy $59.87
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-14% Synergy $34.30
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-18% Synergy $49.29

Creatures

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

Company Commander Company Commander
+33% Synergy $1.98
Cyclonus, the Saboteur Cyclonus, Cybertronian Fighter Cyclonus, the Saboteur
+33% Synergy $0.68
Urza, Chief Artificer Urza, Chief Artificer
+30% Synergy $1.41
Starscream, Power Hungry Starscream, Seeker Leader Starscream, Power Hungry
+30% Synergy $4.69
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+28% Synergy $1.35
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+27% Synergy $0.81
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+27% Synergy $0.35
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+25% Synergy $0.09
Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor Blitzwing, Adaptive Assailant Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor
+24% Synergy $1.97
Space Marine Devastator Space Marine Devastator
+22% Synergy $1.37
Temmet, Vizier of Naktamun Temmet, Vizier of Naktamun
+22% Synergy $0.12
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+21% Synergy $30.84
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+21% Synergy $15.29
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+18% Synergy $3.06
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer
+18% Synergy $19.12
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+18% Synergy $0.15
Dalek Squadron Dalek Squadron
+18% Synergy $0.54
Alela, Artful Provocateur Alela, Artful Provocateur
+17% Synergy $0.78
Vanguard Suppressor Vanguard Suppressor
+17% Synergy $0.53
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+16% Synergy $24.32
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+15% Synergy $0.25
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+15% Synergy $0.12
Ultramarines Honour Guard Ultramarines Honour Guard
+14% Synergy $2.73
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+14% Synergy $1.40
Saruman of Many Colors Saruman of Many Colors
+14% Synergy $0.52
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+12% Synergy $0.23
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+11% Synergy $4.66
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+11% Synergy $2.17
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+10% Synergy $8.82
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+10% Synergy $0.23
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+10% Synergy $1.68
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+10% Synergy $0.26
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+9% Synergy $0.61
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+9% Synergy $17.24
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+8% Synergy $0.16
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
+8% Synergy $0.54
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+8% Synergy $0.42
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+7% Synergy $0.40
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+7% Synergy $0.23
Prowl, Stoic Strategist Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle Prowl, Stoic Strategist
+7% Synergy $0.88
Golbez, Crystal Collector Golbez, Crystal Collector
+6% Synergy $0.45
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+6% Synergy $21.61
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+5% Synergy $0.32
Sicarian Infiltrator Sicarian Infiltrator
+5% Synergy $4.08
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+5% Synergy $3.00
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+4% Synergy $0.71
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+2% Synergy $0.89
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+1% Synergy $1.95
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-11% Synergy $45.59
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-13% Synergy $0.76

Instants

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

Deny the Witch Deny the Witch
+28% Synergy $0.68
Inkshield Inkshield
+25% Synergy $10.29
Access Denied Access Denied
+21% Synergy $2.68
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+20% Synergy $4.77
Exotic Pets Exotic Pets
+16% Synergy $0.05
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+14% Synergy $0.30
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+13% Synergy $0.15
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+12% Synergy $0.27
Despark Despark
+11% Synergy $0.37
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+11% Synergy $0.73
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+10% Synergy $2.45
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+9% Synergy $1.34
Mortify Mortify
+9% Synergy $0.25
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+9% Synergy $4.33
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+8% Synergy $1.44
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+7% Synergy $0.40
See Double See Double
+7% Synergy $0.50
Glimmerburst Glimmerburst
+6% Synergy $0.02
Theoretical Duplication Theoretical Duplication
+6% Synergy $0.49
Negate Negate
+5% Synergy $0.26
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+5% Synergy $0.41
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+5% Synergy $0.47
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+5% Synergy $0.15
Perplex Perplex
+5% Synergy $0.68
Village Rites Village Rites
+4% Synergy $0.24
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+4% Synergy $0.51
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+3% Synergy $1.94
Dispatch Dispatch
+3% Synergy $0.33
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+3% Synergy $0.17
Disenchant Disenchant
+3% Synergy $0.17
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+2% Synergy $0.86
Fracture Fracture
+2% Synergy $0.84
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+1% Synergy $0.38
Opt Opt
+1% Synergy $0.14
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
0% Synergy $8.12
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-1% Synergy $1.72
Utter End Utter End
-1% Synergy $0.19
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-1% Synergy $17.03
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $5.02
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $7.87
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $1.82
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-9% Synergy $3.59
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-9% Synergy $44.85
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-12% Synergy $1.45
Swan Song Swan Song
-12% Synergy $8.03

Sorceries

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

Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+32% Synergy $2.51
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+32% Synergy $6.82
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+28% Synergy $0.21
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+17% Synergy $1.16
Windfall Windfall
+15% Synergy $4.82
Lingering Souls Lingering Souls
+14% Synergy $0.10
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+13% Synergy $6.10
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+13% Synergy $0.82
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+11% Synergy $0.29
Blot Out the Sky Blot Out the Sky
+11% Synergy $0.69
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+11% Synergy $0.43
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+9% Synergy $0.14
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+9% Synergy $0.53
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+7% Synergy $1.39
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+7% Synergy $0.31
March of Progress March of Progress
+6% Synergy $1.20
Voyage Home Voyage Home
+6% Synergy $0.29
Mind Grind Mind Grind
+6% Synergy $2.80
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+5% Synergy $7.80
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+5% Synergy $0.17
Emergency Weld Emergency Weld
+5% Synergy $0.06
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+5% Synergy $0.84
Clone Legion Clone Legion
+5% Synergy $1.08
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.38
Fabricate Fabricate
+3% Synergy $8.55
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $1.72
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+3% Synergy $0.33
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+1% Synergy $0.25
Preordain Preordain
0% Synergy $0.61
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
0% Synergy $10.83
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.33
Damn Damn
-4% Synergy $1.49
Vindicate Vindicate
-4% Synergy $0.66
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $4.03
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-7% Synergy $1.58

Utility Artifacts

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

Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+32% Synergy $10.28
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+27% Synergy $0.66
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+24% Synergy $3.28
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+18% Synergy $2.13
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+10% Synergy $12.24
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+9% Synergy $8.10
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+9% Synergy $2.68
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+8% Synergy $23.86
Mirror Gallery Mirror Gallery
+8% Synergy $23.55
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+7% Synergy $0.29
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+7% Synergy $1.61
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+7% Synergy $0.31
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+7% Synergy $4.40
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.26
Thopter Shop Thopter Shop
+6% Synergy $0.44
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+6% Synergy $3.67
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+6% Synergy $5.16
Inquisitorial Rosette Inquisitorial Rosette
+5% Synergy $1.57
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+5% Synergy $12.57
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+5% Synergy $15.67
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+5% Synergy $0.49
Thopter Foundry Thopter Foundry
+4% Synergy $0.30
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+4% Synergy $3.48
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+2% Synergy $16.03
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

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

Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+32% Synergy $2.49
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+27% Synergy $0.69
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+23% Synergy $7.55
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+20% Synergy $21.01
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+19% Synergy $1.09
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+17% Synergy $45.90
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+15% Synergy $1.25
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+14% Synergy $4.51
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+14% Synergy $0.26
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+9% Synergy $1.24
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+9% Synergy $6.95
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+8% Synergy $1.60
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+7% Synergy $3.93
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+7% Synergy $1.41
Dramatic Finale Dramatic Finale
+7% Synergy $0.17
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+6% Synergy $1.29
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+6% Synergy $0.58
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+5% Synergy $0.26
Biotransference Biotransference
+5% Synergy $7.02
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+5% Synergy $0.32
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+5% Synergy $1.54
Birth of the Imperium Birth of the Imperium
+4% Synergy $3.78
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+4% Synergy $2.31
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+3% Synergy $0.69
Tempered Steel Tempered Steel
+3% Synergy $1.82
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $12.32
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-16% Synergy $8.45
Propaganda Propaganda
-17% Synergy $2.35

Planeswalkers

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

Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+25% Synergy $0.44
Tasha, the Witch Queen Tasha, the Witch Queen
+14% Synergy $4.59
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+9% Synergy $1.00
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+8% Synergy $34.00
Kaito, Dancing Shadow Kaito, Dancing Shadow
+5% Synergy $0.32

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+14% Synergy $0.32
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+10% Synergy $1.15
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+9% Synergy $0.52
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+9% Synergy $0.18
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+9% Synergy $1.05
Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+8% Synergy $0.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+6% Synergy $2.59
Fountainport Fountainport
+6% Synergy $4.78
Moorland Haunt Moorland Haunt
+6% Synergy $0.17
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+5% Synergy $17.58
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+5% Synergy $7.96
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+4% Synergy $0.70
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+4% Synergy $1.32
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+3% Synergy $2.94
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+3% Synergy $4.66
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+2% Synergy $10.32
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+1% Synergy $10.78
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.15
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
-1% Synergy $1.04
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $41.89
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-5% Synergy $49.13
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $18.65
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-10% Synergy $0.89

Mana Artifacts

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

Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+10% Synergy $0.19
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+9% Synergy $0.51
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.17
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+4% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.21
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+3% Synergy $2.28
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+2% Synergy $0.79
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.34
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-1% Synergy $0.87
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-1% Synergy $0.41
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-1% Synergy $2.88
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.52
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.15
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.24

Lands

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

Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.13
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+10% Synergy $0.22
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.07
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+7% Synergy $0.39
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.21
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.04
Plains Plains
+6% Synergy $0.06
Swamp Swamp
+6% Synergy $0.07
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+5% Synergy $0.16
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+5% Synergy $0.12
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+5% Synergy $0.19
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+4% Synergy $0.26
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+4% Synergy $0.23
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+4% Synergy $0.08
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+3% Synergy $0.04
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+2% Synergy $0.25
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+1% Synergy $11.82
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+1% Synergy $0.19
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+1% Synergy $0.19
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.14
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+1% Synergy $0.21
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+1% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
0% Synergy $0.25
Port Town Port Town
0% Synergy $0.20
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-1% Synergy $0.34
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-1% Synergy $5.02
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-1% Synergy $0.19
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-1% Synergy $13.69
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.27
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-2% Synergy $0.44
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-2% Synergy $3.68
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-3% Synergy $0.86
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-3% Synergy $4.95
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-3% Synergy $18.92
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.30
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-4% Synergy $0.34
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-4% Synergy $20.95
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-5% Synergy $12.12
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-5% Synergy $13.50
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-6% Synergy $16.75
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.15
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-8% Synergy $1.44
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-12% Synergy $23.61
Underground River Underground River
-12% Synergy $0.87
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-13% Synergy $15.94
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-14% Synergy $7.60
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-14% Synergy $6.49
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-14% Synergy $15.70
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-14% Synergy $13.93

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