Quick Answer

Crackling Cyclops is a common Creature — Cyclops Wizard from FDN (FDN) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Crackling Cyclops MTG card

Crackling Cyclops

Creature — Cyclops Wizard

Card Text

Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature gets +3/+0 until end of turn.

What he lacks in depth perception, he makes up for in charged potential.

Card Stats

0/4 common CMC: 3.0 FDN FDN 🎨 Kev Walker

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.12
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.04
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.13
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.10
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crackling Cyclops? Basics

Crackling Cyclops is a Creature — Cyclops Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature gets +3/+0 until end of turn."

How much mana does Crackling Cyclops cost to cast? Basics

Crackling Cyclops has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Crackling Cyclops's mana cost of {2}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Crackling Cyclops has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Crackling Cyclops's current oracle text is: "Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature gets +3/+0 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Crackling Cyclops? Pricing

The current market price for Crackling Cyclops is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.04 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Crackling Cyclops? Pricing

You can purchase Crackling Cyclops from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Crackling Cyclops normal: $0.12 | foil: $0.04

Is Crackling Cyclops legal in Standard? Legality

Crackling Cyclops is Legal in Standard format.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Crackling Cyclops legal in Modern? Legality

Crackling Cyclops is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Crackling Cyclops legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Crackling Cyclops is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Crackling Cyclops legal in Pioneer? Legality

Crackling Cyclops is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Crackling Cyclops legal in Legacy? Legality

Crackling Cyclops is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Crackling Cyclops legal in Vintage? Legality

Crackling Cyclops is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Crackling Cyclops legal in Pauper? Legality

Crackling Cyclops is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Crackling Cyclops from? Details

This printing of Crackling Cyclops is from FDN (FDN), with collector number 83.

Crackling Cyclops may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Crackling Cyclops's rarity? Details

Crackling Cyclops is a common card in FDN.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Crackling Cyclops? Details

Crackling Cyclops was illustrated by Kev Walker.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Crackling Cyclops's power and toughness? Details

Crackling Cyclops is a 0/4 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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