Madrush Cyclops

Madrush Cyclops was released in the 2009 expansion Alara Reborn, the third and final set of the Shards of Alara block for Magic: The Gathering. This set is notable for being the first in the game's history to consist entirely of gold, or multicolored, cards, reflecting the thematic collapse of Alara's five shards into a unified plane. Within the game's mechanics, the card provides a haste-granting anthem effect specifically for creatures you control, aligning with the aggressive, red-and-green Jund alignment typical of the block's savage, predatory aesthetic.

The card’s illustration was provided by artist Kev Walker, a prolific contributor to the game known for his gritty, high-contrast style. Walker’s depiction captures the creature’s overwhelming, frantic energy, emphasizing the chaotic nature of the Jund shard where survival depends on constant, unchecked aggression. Upon its release, Madrush Cyclops was received as a solid inclusion for tribal decks and midrange strategies, functioning as a reliable support piece that pressures opponents by negating the typical summoning sickness of newly played creatures.