Cyclonic Rift is a blue Instant card from the 2012 Return to Ravnica expansion, designated as card number 35 in the set.
Cyclonic Rift
2012 • Magic: The Gathering • Return to Ravnica
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Cyclonic Rift stands as a defining blue Instant within the 2012 Return to Ravnica expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Identified as card number 35 in the RTR set code, this Rare card is distinguished by its versatile gameplay mechanics. The card allows players to return a nonland permanent to its owner's hand, offering strategic flexibility in controlling the board. A key feature is its overload capability, which enables the caster to target every permanent instead of just one, dramatically shifting the spell's impact in multiplayer or competitive environments. Designed by Chris Rahn, the card embodies the chaotic energy associated with the Izzet League's focus on unnatural disasters. Collectors often seek this card to complete the Return to Ravnica base set, valuing its iconic status within the Ravnica block's narrative. The combination of its low mana cost and powerful effect makes it a staple in many blue-based strategies, while its artistic presentation remains a point of interest for set builders. Whether for completing a collection or understanding the mechanics of the Ravnica plane, this card represents a significant piece of Magic history.
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Cyclonic Rift
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Chris Rahn
Card Stock
English
{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.