Whirlwind, Killer Cyclone

Rmono-red{2}{R}$0.24
Legendary Creature — Mutant Villain
Whirlwind, Killer Cyclone card art

Haste Whenever one or more creatures you control that entered this turn attack a player, target creature that player controls can't block this turn.

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How Whirlwind decks play in EDH

Whirlwind, Killer Cyclone is a mono-red commander costing 2R, and its legendary creature - mutant villain line shapes the whole deck around it. Its ability is narrow enough that the deck is usually built to protect it and repeat the effect, rather than to go wide. The cards below are the ones Whirlwind, Killer Cyclone decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.

Most-played cards

20 cards · about $238

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Ramp (3)

Smaug the Magnificent
Smaug the Magnificent
$18.90
Jeska's Will
Jeska's Will
$39.10
Howlsquad Heavy
Howlsquad Heavy
$2.84

Card draw (3)

Reinforced Ronin
Reinforced Ronin
$0.27
The One Ring
The One Ring
$110
Viashino Sandsprinter
Viashino Sandsprinter
$0.17

Creatures (13)

Lightning Berserker
Lightning Berserker
$0.17
Zurgo Bellstriker
Zurgo Bellstriker
$0.28
Fleeting Effigy
Fleeting Effigy
$0.22
Death-Greeter's Champion
Death-Greeter's Champion
$0.39
Loyal Apprentice
Loyal Apprentice
$0.21
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
$0.75
Mardu Scout
Mardu Scout
$0.06
Goblin Heelcutter
Goblin Heelcutter
$0.10
Combat Celebrant
Combat Celebrant
$1.16
Goblin Rabblemaster
Goblin Rabblemaster
$0.65
Ardoz, Cobbler of War
Ardoz, Cobbler of War
$5.42
Glitterfang
Glitterfang
$0.26
Bomat Courier
Bomat Courier
$0.27

Lands (1)

Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
$56.94

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Grimoire generates a complete, Commander-legal Whirlwind, Killer Cyclone decklist with a written strategy, a full mana base and live prices — from the whole card pool, or only from cards you already own.

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Whirlwind deck questions

What colours can I use in a Whirlwind, Killer Cyclone deck?

Whirlwind, Killer Cyclone has a mono-red colour identity, so every card in the deck must be red or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.

What are the best cards for Whirlwind, Killer Cyclone?

The cards played most often in Whirlwind, Killer Cyclone decks include Smaug the Magnificent, Lightning Berserker, Zurgo Bellstriker. The full list of staples above is grouped by the job each card does, so you can see the deck's skeleton rather than just a pile of names.

How much does a Whirlwind, Killer Cyclone deck cost?

The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $238 at current market prices. A complete 100-card build costs more, and Grimoire can generate a budget version instead if you set a price ceiling.

Can I build a Whirlwind, Killer Cyclone deck from cards I already own?

Yes. Import your collection into Grimoire and choose "my cards" when you build. The generator will only use cards you actually own, and the Missing Cards page shows what you would need to buy to finish any list.

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