The 2023 Commander Masters Cyclonic Rift card, number 485, features a distinctive etched finish on this rare instant spell.
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander Masters
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Released in 2023 by Wizards of the Coast, this Magic: The Gathering trading card card from the Commander Masters set is card number 485. The Cyclonic Rift instant carries a mana cost of {1}{U} and holds a mana value of 2 within the blue color identity. Its primary effect allows the controller to return a target nonland permanent they do not control to its owner's hand. A defining feature of this card is the overload mechanic, which costs {6}{U} and changes the target to "each," affecting all nonland permanents not controlled by the caster. This versatile interaction has made the card a staple in many blue-based strategies. The Commander Masters release is designed specifically for the Commander format, offering reprints of powerful cards that fit the singleton, multiplayer dynamic. This print features a rare etched finish, giving it a textured, tactile quality that distinguishes it from standard prints. The artist Chris Rahn created the visual design for this release, contributing to the set's unique aesthetic. Collectors often seek out the etched variants for their visual appeal and the premium feel they add to a display. The card remains a recognizable piece of Magic history, valued for both its gameplay impact and its presentation in high-profile sets like Commander Masters.
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Cyclonic Rift
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Chris Rahn
Card Stock
English
Etched
{1}{U}
Instant
U
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Return target nonland permanent you don't control to its owner's hand. Overload {6}{U} (You may cast this spell for its overload cost. If you do, change "target" in its text to "each.")
The Izzet specialize in unnatural disaster.
FAQ
The overload mechanic allows you to pay an additional cost of {6}{U} to change the card's target from a single permanent to "each." This means all nonland permanents not controlled by you are returned to their owners' hands, making it a powerful board-clearing tool.
Cyclonic Rift is card number 485 in the Commander Masters set. It was released in 2023 as part of this special reprint set focused on the Commander format.
The standard mana cost for Cyclonic Rift is {1}{U}, resulting in a mana value of 2. The overload cost is {6}{U} if you choose to cast it for its overload ability.
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