Ill-Tempered Cyclops
The List CN2-166 • common
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- CN2-166
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Peter Mohrbacher
- Market price
- $0.35
What it does
Trample
5 generic mana red mana: Monstrosity 3. (If this creature isn't monstrous, put three +1/+1 counters on it and it becomes monstrous.)
A cyclops has two moods: angry and asleep.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Ill-Tempered Cyclops was originally introduced in the Magic: The Gathering set Conspiracy: Take the Crown in 2016. The card was designed as a common-rarity creature to support the draft-heavy environment of the set, emphasizing high-power, low-toughness aggressive playstyles typical of red-aligned combat decks. Its inclusion in 'The List'—a curated selection of cards from throughout the game's history that appear in Set Boosters—reintroduced the card to players years after its initial print run.
The artwork, illustrated by Zack Stella, captures the titular creature with an emphasis on its volatile nature and imposing scale. Stella’s aesthetic choices reflect the high-fantasy style prevalent in the set, prioritizing a dynamic composition that highlights the creature's aggression. Upon release, the card was received as a functional, straightforward staple for limited formats, praised for its clarity in design and its utility in pushing damage in the early stages of a match.
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