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Soundwave, Sonic Spy
Price tag $2.05

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1227 Current Rank
#1274 Last Week
#1041 Past 2 Years

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.

Nita, Forum Conciliator Nita, Forum Conciliator
+6% Synergy $0.15
Exhibition Tidecaller Exhibition Tidecaller
+6% Synergy $0.58
Silverquill, the Disputant Silverquill, the Disputant
+4% Synergy $3.00
Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+2% Synergy $0.78
Erode Erode
+1% Synergy $5.37

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 $0.82
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+49% Synergy $0.32
Marneus Calgar Marneus Calgar
+49% Synergy $44.16
Aven Wind Guide Aven Wind Guide
+46% Synergy $0.30
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+46% Synergy $0.32
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+44% Synergy $2.05
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+42% Synergy $0.38
The Cyber-Controller The Cyber-Controller
+42% Synergy $0.38
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+42% Synergy $0.23
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+40% Synergy $0.86

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 $0.30
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+38% Synergy $10.59
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+38% Synergy $5.26
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+38% Synergy $1.71
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+30% Synergy $6.25
Inkshield Inkshield
+29% Synergy $4.86
Void Rend Void Rend
+12% Synergy $0.68
Counterspell Counterspell
+7% Synergy $3.67
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $1.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-8% Synergy $1.32

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 $31.82
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $53.21
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $6.17
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-8% Synergy $72.10
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-9% Synergy $41.55
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-10% Synergy $60.87
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-10% Synergy $58.52
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-11% Synergy $37.03
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-13% Synergy $58.09
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-16% Synergy $66.59

Creatures

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

Securitron Squadron Securitron Squadron
+37% Synergy $1.88
Urza, Chief Artificer Urza, Chief Artificer
+32% Synergy $2.41
Cyclonus, the Saboteur Cyclonus, Cybertronian Fighter Cyclonus, the Saboteur
+32% Synergy $0.73
Company Commander Company Commander
+31% Synergy $2.77
Starscream, Power Hungry Starscream, Seeker Leader Starscream, Power Hungry
+29% Synergy $3.65
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+29% Synergy $0.18
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+27% Synergy $2.30
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+26% Synergy $0.48
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+25% Synergy $1.54
Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor Blitzwing, Adaptive Assailant Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor
+23% Synergy $2.10
Temmet, Vizier of Naktamun Temmet, Vizier of Naktamun
+22% Synergy $0.28
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+22% Synergy $44.63
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+21% Synergy $2.08
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+21% Synergy $17.46
Space Marine Devastator Space Marine Devastator
+20% Synergy $1.21
Dalek Squadron Dalek Squadron
+18% Synergy $0.45
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+17% Synergy $0.31
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer
+17% Synergy $26.35
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+16% Synergy $0.36
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+16% Synergy $0.28
Vanguard Suppressor Vanguard Suppressor
+16% Synergy $0.78
Alela, Artful Provocateur Alela, Artful Provocateur
+15% Synergy $1.62
Saruman of Many Colors Saruman of Many Colors
+14% Synergy $1.05
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+13% Synergy $3.12
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+13% Synergy $26.26
Ultramarines Honour Guard Ultramarines Honour Guard
+13% Synergy $4.28
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+12% Synergy $0.53
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+10% Synergy $0.43
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+10% Synergy $2.02
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+10% Synergy $12.91
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+9% Synergy $0.34
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+8% Synergy $2.81
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+8% Synergy $0.40
Prowl, Stoic Strategist Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle Prowl, Stoic Strategist
+7% Synergy $1.89
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+7% Synergy $0.36
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+7% Synergy $23.01
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+7% Synergy $0.37
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+7% Synergy $6.97
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+6% Synergy $15.86
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
+6% Synergy $0.69
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+6% Synergy $0.40
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+5% Synergy $0.34
Golbez, Crystal Collector Golbez, Crystal Collector
+5% Synergy $0.42
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+4% Synergy $0.54
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+4% Synergy $0.53
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+3% Synergy $0.59
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+1% Synergy $1.00
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
0% Synergy $0.74
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-10% Synergy $59.32
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-12% Synergy $3.04

Instants

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

Deny the Witch Deny the Witch
+30% Synergy $0.92
Access Denied Access Denied
+20% Synergy $2.80
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+18% Synergy $7.52
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+15% Synergy $0.25
Exotic Pets Exotic Pets
+15% Synergy $0.21
Despark Despark
+14% Synergy $0.33
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+12% Synergy $0.28
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+10% Synergy $1.45
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+10% Synergy $0.33
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+9% Synergy $1.39
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+9% Synergy $1.45
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+9% Synergy $3.20
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+9% Synergy $4.01
Mortify Mortify
+8% Synergy $0.22
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.20
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+6% Synergy $1.51
See Double See Double
+5% Synergy $0.77
Kitsune's Technique Kitsune's Technique
+5% Synergy $1.47
Theoretical Duplication Theoretical Duplication
+5% Synergy $0.61
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+5% Synergy $0.24
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+5% Synergy $0.37
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+4% Synergy $2.80
Perplex Perplex
+4% Synergy $1.59
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+4% Synergy $0.35
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+4% Synergy $3.63
Village Rites Village Rites
+3% Synergy $0.51
Dispatch Dispatch
+3% Synergy $0.33
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+3% Synergy $1.14
Fracture Fracture
+2% Synergy $0.30
Opt Opt
+1% Synergy $0.27
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+1% Synergy $0.25
Utter End Utter End
0% Synergy $0.31
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.30
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
0% Synergy $0.86
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-1% Synergy $15.93
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-2% Synergy $22.25
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $3.79
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-4% Synergy $2.01
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $6.82
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-8% Synergy $55.81
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-9% Synergy $3.90
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-9% Synergy $28.12
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-10% Synergy $2.27
Swan Song Swan Song
-12% Synergy $8.00

Sorceries

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

Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+34% Synergy $3.14
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+31% Synergy $7.66
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+30% Synergy $0.49
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+25% Synergy $0.39
Windfall Windfall
+17% Synergy $4.94
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+15% Synergy $9.79
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+14% Synergy $2.31
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+12% Synergy $1.41
Lingering Souls Lingering Souls
+12% Synergy $0.31
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+11% Synergy $0.25
Blot Out the Sky Blot Out the Sky
+10% Synergy $1.62
Space-Time Anomaly Space-Time Anomaly
+9% Synergy $0.34
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+8% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+8% Synergy $4.82
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+7% Synergy $0.68
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+6% Synergy $3.98
March of Progress March of Progress
+5% Synergy $1.38
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+5% Synergy $0.36
Mind Grind Mind Grind
+5% Synergy $4.78
Emergency Weld Emergency Weld
+5% Synergy $0.15
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+5% Synergy $2.46
Voyage Home Voyage Home
+5% Synergy $0.36
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+4% Synergy $0.32
Fabricate Fabricate
+3% Synergy $9.53
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+3% Synergy $0.31
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.42
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+2% Synergy $11.38
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy $2.11
Preordain Preordain
+0% Synergy $0.50
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.75
Damn Damn
-2% Synergy $2.47
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-6% Synergy $2.61
Reanimate Reanimate
-10% Synergy $8.19

Utility Artifacts

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

Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+34% Synergy $8.34
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+30% Synergy $0.89
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+25% Synergy $5.42
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+20% Synergy $4.10
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+9% Synergy $17.16
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+8% Synergy $15.74
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+8% Synergy $18.39
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+8% Synergy $2.18
Mirror Gallery Mirror Gallery
+7% Synergy $12.15
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+7% Synergy $0.37
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+7% Synergy $1.97
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+6% Synergy $0.44
Thopter Shop Thopter Shop
+6% Synergy $0.43
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+6% Synergy $2.42
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+6% Synergy $0.38
Mirrormind Crown Mirrormind Crown
+5% Synergy $1.00
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.30
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+5% Synergy $0.66
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+4% Synergy $11.25
Thopter Foundry Thopter Foundry
+4% Synergy $0.30
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+4% Synergy $17.21
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+4% Synergy $2.69
Inquisitorial Rosette Inquisitorial Rosette
+4% Synergy $2.35
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+3% Synergy $5.50
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+1% Synergy $20.64
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.44

Enchantments

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

Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+30% Synergy $4.44
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+29% Synergy $1.23
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+24% Synergy $9.62
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+19% Synergy $34.36
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+18% Synergy $63.66
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+16% Synergy $1.63
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+14% Synergy $2.93
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+13% Synergy $6.90
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+13% Synergy $0.41
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+8% Synergy $9.00
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+7% Synergy $1.29
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+7% Synergy $2.29
Dramatic Finale Dramatic Finale
+6% Synergy $0.34
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+6% Synergy $4.59
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+6% Synergy $3.84
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+5% Synergy $2.31
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+5% Synergy $0.31
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+5% Synergy $2.88
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+5% Synergy $0.40
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+5% Synergy $0.60
Biotransference Biotransference
+5% Synergy $6.89
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+4% Synergy $0.37
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+4% Synergy $1.43
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+4% Synergy $1.43
Birth of the Imperium Birth of the Imperium
+3% Synergy $2.34
Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+3% Synergy $2.70
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+1% Synergy $3.19
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-4% Synergy $19.62
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-14% Synergy $12.00
Propaganda Propaganda
-18% Synergy $3.11

Planeswalkers

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

Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+23% Synergy $0.41
Tasha, the Witch Queen Tasha, the Witch Queen
+12% Synergy $6.61
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+10% Synergy $39.18
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+8% Synergy $1.82

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+13% Synergy $0.38
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+12% Synergy $1.46
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+9% Synergy $0.46
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+8% Synergy $0.31
Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+8% Synergy $0.33
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+8% Synergy $2.86
Fountainport Fountainport
+6% Synergy $3.42
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+6% Synergy $0.65
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+6% Synergy $2.94
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+5% Synergy $0.94
Moorland Haunt Moorland Haunt
+5% Synergy $0.30
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+4% Synergy $5.34
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+4% Synergy $10.38
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+3% Synergy $5.74
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+2% Synergy $13.15
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+1% Synergy $9.71
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+0% Synergy $3.86
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $40.73
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.33
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-5% Synergy $63.55
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $30.88
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-7% Synergy $0.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+13% Synergy $0.30
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+10% Synergy $1.20
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+6% Synergy $0.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.21
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $4.40
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+0% Synergy $0.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+0% Synergy $2.20
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.51
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $1.10
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-1% Synergy $0.40
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-1% Synergy $1.62
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $4.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.13

Lands

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

Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.23
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+9% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+7% Synergy $0.38
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+7% Synergy $0.31
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+6% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.33
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.08
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+5% Synergy $0.34
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $2.00
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.16
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+4% Synergy $0.24
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+4% Synergy $0.34
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+3% Synergy $0.13
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+3% Synergy $0.24
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+3% Synergy $0.20
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+3% Synergy $15.40
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+2% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+2% Synergy $0.24
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+2% Synergy $1.50
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+0% Synergy $0.24
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+0% Synergy $6.71
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+0% Synergy $0.21
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+0% Synergy $0.37
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
0% Synergy $5.31
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-1% Synergy $0.33
Port Town Port Town
-1% Synergy $0.24
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-1% Synergy $12.03
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.82
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-2% Synergy $1.50
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-3% Synergy $0.31
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-3% Synergy $11.03
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.25
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-3% Synergy $0.41
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-4% Synergy $18.47
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-4% Synergy $0.53
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-4% Synergy $28.09
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-4% Synergy $15.62
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-4% Synergy $16.81
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-5% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.27
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-7% Synergy $1.77
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-11% Synergy $8.37
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-11% Synergy $31.86
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-12% Synergy $10.77
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-12% Synergy $9.90
Underground River Underground River
-13% Synergy $1.47
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-13% Synergy $18.92
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-14% Synergy $16.02

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