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Soundwave, Sonic Spy
Price tag $1.29

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1158 Current Rank
#1128 Last Week
#1028 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.

Big Mother Mouser Big Mother Mouser
+6% Synergy $0.98
Kitsune's Technique Kitsune's Technique
+4% Synergy $1.64
Nita, Forum Conciliator Nita, Forum Conciliator
+4% Synergy $0.14
Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+3% Synergy $5.50
Chrome Dome Chrome Dome
+3% Synergy $1.14

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 $1.10
Marneus Calgar Marneus Calgar
+49% Synergy $47.76
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+48% Synergy $0.37
Aven Wind Guide Aven Wind Guide
+46% Synergy $0.30
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+46% Synergy $0.40
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+43% Synergy $1.76
The Cyber-Controller The Cyber-Controller
+43% Synergy $0.33
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+43% Synergy $0.29
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+41% Synergy $0.27
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.

Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+39% Synergy $5.65
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+39% Synergy $0.22
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+38% Synergy $0.74
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+38% Synergy $13.66
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+31% Synergy $5.59
Inkshield Inkshield
+28% Synergy $4.92
Void Rend Void Rend
+12% Synergy $0.77
Counterspell Counterspell
+7% Synergy $2.52
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $0.91
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-9% Synergy $0.97

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 $34.13
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $55.57
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $6.50
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-8% Synergy $68.04
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-9% Synergy $41.42
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-10% Synergy $64.98
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-11% Synergy $56.28
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-11% Synergy $36.19
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-14% Synergy $57.27
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-16% Synergy $67.17

Creatures

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

Securitron Squadron Securitron Squadron
+37% Synergy $1.75
Company Commander Company Commander
+32% Synergy $3.02
Urza, Chief Artificer Urza, Chief Artificer
+32% Synergy $2.26
Cyclonus, the Saboteur Cyclonus, Cybertronian Fighter Cyclonus, the Saboteur
+32% Synergy $0.71
Starscream, Power Hungry Starscream, Seeker Leader Starscream, Power Hungry
+30% Synergy $5.01
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+28% Synergy $2.33
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+28% Synergy $0.16
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+27% Synergy $0.47
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+25% Synergy $0.64
Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor Blitzwing, Adaptive Assailant Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor
+23% Synergy $1.89
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+22% Synergy $39.84
Temmet, Vizier of Naktamun Temmet, Vizier of Naktamun
+22% Synergy $0.24
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+21% Synergy $2.64
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+21% Synergy $16.79
Space Marine Devastator Space Marine Devastator
+21% Synergy $1.08
Dalek Squadron Dalek Squadron
+18% Synergy $0.45
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+17% Synergy $0.31
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+17% Synergy $0.17
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer
+17% Synergy $30.58
Alela, Artful Provocateur Alela, Artful Provocateur
+16% Synergy $1.39
Vanguard Suppressor Vanguard Suppressor
+16% Synergy $0.66
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+16% Synergy $0.28
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+15% Synergy $28.17
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+14% Synergy $2.33
Saruman of Many Colors Saruman of Many Colors
+14% Synergy $1.14
Ultramarines Honour Guard Ultramarines Honour Guard
+13% Synergy $3.83
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+12% Synergy $0.45
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+11% Synergy $2.58
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+11% Synergy $0.39
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+10% Synergy $0.35
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+10% Synergy $12.17
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+9% Synergy $2.39
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+8% Synergy $0.39
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+8% Synergy $28.46
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+8% Synergy $0.37
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+7% Synergy $7.20
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+7% Synergy $17.10
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
+7% Synergy $0.69
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+7% Synergy $0.38
Prowl, Stoic Strategist Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle Prowl, Stoic Strategist
+7% Synergy $1.18
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+6% Synergy $0.37
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+6% Synergy $0.28
Golbez, Crystal Collector Golbez, Crystal Collector
+5% Synergy $0.37
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+5% Synergy $0.38
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+4% Synergy $0.68
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+3% Synergy $0.60
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+2% Synergy $1.11
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
0% Synergy $0.84
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-10% Synergy $55.72
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-13% Synergy $2.10

Instants

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

Deny the Witch Deny the Witch
+30% Synergy $0.97
Access Denied Access Denied
+20% Synergy $2.71
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+19% Synergy $5.85
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+15% Synergy $0.21
Exotic Pets Exotic Pets
+15% Synergy $0.20
Despark Despark
+14% Synergy $0.33
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+12% Synergy $0.28
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+10% Synergy $1.37
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+10% Synergy $1.43
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+10% Synergy $0.31
Mortify Mortify
+9% Synergy $0.20
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+9% Synergy $1.15
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+9% Synergy $6.16
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+9% Synergy $2.92
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.22
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+7% Synergy $0.54
See Double See Double
+6% Synergy $0.76
Theoretical Duplication Theoretical Duplication
+6% Synergy $0.51
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+5% Synergy $0.36
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+5% Synergy $0.30
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+5% Synergy $2.82
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+4% Synergy $3.09
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+4% Synergy $1.29
Village Rites Village Rites
+4% Synergy $0.82
Perplex Perplex
+4% Synergy $1.88
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+4% Synergy $0.34
Dispatch Dispatch
+3% Synergy $0.32
Fracture Fracture
+3% Synergy $0.35
Opt Opt
+2% Synergy $0.21
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+2% Synergy $0.25
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.33
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-1% Synergy $0.71
Utter End Utter End
-1% Synergy $0.25
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-1% Synergy $18.26
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-3% Synergy $21.17
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $3.11
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-5% Synergy $1.30
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $5.52
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-8% Synergy $52.04
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-9% Synergy $6.80
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-9% Synergy $26.08
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-11% Synergy $2.04
Swan Song Swan Song
-12% Synergy $7.01

Sorceries

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

Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+33% Synergy $3.33
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+31% Synergy $7.67
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+28% Synergy $0.74
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+25% Synergy $0.23
Windfall Windfall
+17% Synergy $4.79
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+15% Synergy $8.31
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+15% Synergy $1.84
Lingering Souls Lingering Souls
+13% Synergy $0.08
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+13% Synergy $1.32
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+11% Synergy $0.23
Blot Out the Sky Blot Out the Sky
+10% Synergy $0.95
Space-Time Anomaly Space-Time Anomaly
+9% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+9% Synergy $4.76
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+9% Synergy $0.19
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+8% Synergy $0.53
March of Progress March of Progress
+6% Synergy $1.33
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+6% Synergy $4.10
Mind Grind Mind Grind
+6% Synergy $5.09
Emergency Weld Emergency Weld
+6% Synergy $0.09
Voyage Home Voyage Home
+5% Synergy $0.34
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+5% Synergy $0.35
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+5% Synergy $1.78
Fabricate Fabricate
+4% Synergy $8.93
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+4% Synergy $0.32
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.59
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+3% Synergy $11.57
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+3% Synergy $0.31
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $2.07
Preordain Preordain
+1% Synergy $0.64
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+1% Synergy $0.27
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.53
Damn Damn
-3% Synergy $2.58
Vindicate Vindicate
-6% Synergy $0.86
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-7% Synergy $3.01
Reanimate Reanimate
-11% Synergy $9.18

Utility Artifacts

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

Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+34% Synergy $8.97
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+28% Synergy $0.82
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+26% Synergy $5.78
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+19% Synergy $3.93
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+10% Synergy $16.70
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+9% Synergy $15.42
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+8% Synergy $2.32
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+8% Synergy $21.06
Mirror Gallery Mirror Gallery
+8% Synergy $12.31
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+7% Synergy $0.41
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+7% Synergy $1.66
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+7% Synergy $0.87
Thopter Shop Thopter Shop
+6% Synergy $0.43
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+6% Synergy $0.36
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+6% Synergy $2.55
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.32
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+5% Synergy $10.46
Thopter Foundry Thopter Foundry
+5% Synergy $0.31
Inquisitorial Rosette Inquisitorial Rosette
+5% Synergy $0.97
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+5% Synergy $3.03
Mirrormind Crown Mirrormind Crown
+5% Synergy $1.49
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+5% Synergy $0.55
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+5% Synergy $20.24
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+4% Synergy $5.37
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+2% Synergy $21.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $3.56

Enchantments

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

Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+31% Synergy $4.20
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+28% Synergy $1.02
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+24% Synergy $7.57
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+19% Synergy $33.38
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+18% Synergy $57.18
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+17% Synergy $1.62
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+14% Synergy $2.57
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+14% Synergy $5.32
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+14% Synergy $0.38
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+9% Synergy $8.28
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+8% Synergy $1.34
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+8% Synergy $2.22
Dramatic Finale Dramatic Finale
+7% Synergy $0.29
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+6% Synergy $2.47
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+6% Synergy $3.99
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+6% Synergy $0.40
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+6% Synergy $2.79
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+5% Synergy $0.28
Biotransference Biotransference
+5% Synergy $6.63
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+5% Synergy $0.75
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+5% Synergy $3.20
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+5% Synergy $1.25
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+5% Synergy $0.36
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+4% Synergy $0.66
Birth of the Imperium Birth of the Imperium
+4% Synergy $1.83
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+2% Synergy $0.48
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-4% Synergy $17.30
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-15% Synergy $10.56
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-17% Synergy $3.52
Propaganda Propaganda
-18% Synergy $3.42

Planeswalkers

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

Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+24% Synergy $0.33
Tasha, the Witch Queen Tasha, the Witch Queen
+12% Synergy $7.90
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+10% Synergy $39.94
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+8% Synergy $1.66

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+13% Synergy $0.31
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+12% Synergy $1.82
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+10% Synergy $0.50
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+8% Synergy $1.89
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+8% Synergy $0.27
Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+8% Synergy $0.30
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+7% Synergy $2.54
Fountainport Fountainport
+7% Synergy $2.91
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+6% Synergy $0.57
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+5% Synergy $0.87
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+5% Synergy $5.38
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+5% Synergy $9.70
Moorland Haunt Moorland Haunt
+5% Synergy $0.22
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+3% Synergy $12.99
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+3% Synergy $5.70
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+2% Synergy $9.05
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
0% Synergy $4.64
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $39.52
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $1.11
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-5% Synergy $58.63
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $28.46
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $0.53

Mana Artifacts

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

Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+13% Synergy $0.23
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+10% Synergy $1.18
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+6% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.35
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+3% Synergy $1.81
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+1% Synergy $0.47
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.65
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-1% Synergy $0.48
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.90
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-2% Synergy $2.69
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $5.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.17

Lands

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

Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.26
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+9% Synergy $0.37
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+7% Synergy $0.39
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+7% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+7% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.27
Island Island
+5% Synergy $0.21
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.15
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.11
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+5% Synergy $0.37
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.26
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+4% Synergy $0.34
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+4% Synergy $0.33
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+4% Synergy $0.16
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+3% Synergy $14.82
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+3% Synergy $0.31
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+3% Synergy $0.17
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+3% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+2% Synergy $0.23
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+2% Synergy $1.23
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+1% Synergy $6.74
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+1% Synergy $0.27
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
0% Synergy $4.95
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
0% Synergy $0.19
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
0% Synergy $0.28
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-1% Synergy $0.30
Port Town Port Town
-1% Synergy $0.25
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-2% Synergy $1.30
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-2% Synergy $11.74
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.30
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-3% Synergy $0.33
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.31
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-4% Synergy $0.32
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-4% Synergy $17.99
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-4% Synergy $0.35
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-4% Synergy $12.90
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-5% Synergy $0.34
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-5% Synergy $30.66
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-5% Synergy $14.11
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-5% Synergy $19.05
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-8% Synergy $3.13
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.29
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-12% Synergy $6.97
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-12% Synergy $11.90
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-12% Synergy $28.81
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-13% Synergy $10.14
Underground River Underground River
-13% Synergy $1.34
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-14% Synergy $15.08
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-14% Synergy $18.43

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