Quick Answer

Unpredictable Cyclone is a rare Enchantment from IKO (IKO) costing {3}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Unpredictable Cyclone MTG card

Unpredictable Cyclone

Enchantment

Card Text

If a cycling ability of another nonland card would cause you to draw a card, instead exile cards from the top of your library until you exile a card that shares a card type with the cycled card. You may cast that card without paying its mana cost. Then put the exiled cards that weren't cast this way on the bottom of your library in a random order. Cycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)

Card Stats

rare CMC: 5.0 IKO IKO 🎨 Noah Bradley
Cycling

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.08
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TCGPlayer
$0.17
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.18
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Cardmarket
€0.15
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Unpredictable Cyclone? Basics

Unpredictable Cyclone is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "If a cycling ability of another nonland card would cause you to draw a card, instead exile cards from the top of your library until you exile a card that shares a card type with the cycled card. You may cast that card without paying its mana cost. Then put the exiled cards that weren't cast this way on the bottom of your library in a random order. Cycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)"

How much mana does Unpredictable Cyclone cost to cast? Basics

Unpredictable Cyclone has a mana cost of {3}{R}{R}, which equals 5.0 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.

Unpredictable Cyclone's mana cost of {3}{R}{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.

Unpredictable Cyclone has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Unpredictable Cyclone's current oracle text is: "If a cycling ability of another nonland card would cause you to draw a card, instead exile cards from the top of your library until you exile a card that shares a card type with the cycled card. You may cast that card without paying its mana cost. Then put the exiled cards that weren't cast this way on the bottom of your library in a random order. Cycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)"

What is the current price of Unpredictable Cyclone? Pricing

The current market price for Unpredictable Cyclone is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.17 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.18 EUR.

Where can I buy Unpredictable Cyclone? Pricing

You can purchase Unpredictable Cyclone 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.

Unpredictable Cyclone normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.17

Is Unpredictable Cyclone legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Unpredictable Cyclone in Standard is not available.

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

Is Unpredictable Cyclone legal in Modern? Legality

Unpredictable Cyclone is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Unpredictable Cyclone legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Unpredictable Cyclone 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 Unpredictable Cyclone legal in Pioneer? Legality

Unpredictable Cyclone is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Unpredictable Cyclone legal in Legacy? Legality

Unpredictable Cyclone is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Unpredictable Cyclone legal in Vintage? Legality

Unpredictable Cyclone 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 Unpredictable Cyclone legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Unpredictable Cyclone in Pauper is not available.

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 Unpredictable Cyclone from? Details

This printing of Unpredictable Cyclone is from IKO (IKO), with collector number 139.

Unpredictable Cyclone may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Unpredictable Cyclone's rarity? Details

Unpredictable Cyclone is a rare card in IKO.

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

Who illustrated Unpredictable Cyclone? Details

Unpredictable Cyclone was illustrated by Noah Bradley.

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

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