Crackling Cyclops

Foundations #83

Crackling Cyclops - Foundations

Type: Creature — Cyclops Wizard

Mana cost: {2}{R}

Card text: Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature gets +3/+0 until end of turn.

P/T: 0/4

Rarity: common

Artist: Kev Walker

"What he lacks in depth perception, he makes up for in charged potential."

Released: November 15, 2024

Prices

$0.09 USD · $0.18 USD (Foil) · €0.06 EUR

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Format Legality

Format	Legality
Standard	✓ Legal
Pioneer	✓ Legal
Modern	✓ Legal
Legacy	✓ Legal
Commander	✓ Legal
Vintage	✓ Legal
Pauper	✓ Legal
Oathbreaker	✓ Legal

Draft & Sealed Synergies

Best cards to pair with Crackling Cyclops in Foundations limited

common

Incinerating Blast

Incinerating Blast

Casting this removal spell gives Crackling Cyclops +3/+0, allowing it to attack as a 6/4 and potentially trade up or deal significant damage.

Burst Lightning

Burst Lightning

Cheap instant that triggers prowess at instant speed, letting you pump Crackling Cyclops during combat for surprise damage or favorable blocks.

Sure Strike

Triggers Crackling Cyclops for +3/+0 while also giving +3/+0 and first strike, creating a massive 9/3 first striker for one turn.

uncommon

Bulk Up

Triggers prowess and doubles the Cyclops's power, creating a massive attacker that can one-shot opponents or trade with huge creatures.

mythic

Chandra, Flameshaper

Chandra, Flameshaper

Legendary Planeswalker — Chandra

Chandra's +2 lets you cast multiple spells per turn, triggering Crackling Cyclops multiple times for enormous power boosts.

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