EDH Optimizer
Whirlwind, Killer Cyclone
Legendary Creature — Mutant Villain · 2R
Color identity: Red
Whirlwind, Killer Cyclone is red: its deck can only run cards of that color plus colorless ones.
Rules text:
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.
Reference price of the card: €0.17
Average lands in decks for Whirlwind, Killer Cyclone: 35
Build your Whirlwind, Killer Cyclone deck step by step, with in-depth analysis and AI optimization of your list.
🛠️ Build a deck for Whirlwind, Killer Cyclone 📥 Analyze my deck🎲 How the average Whirlwind, Killer Cyclone deck starts over 4,000 games
The list people actually play (the 99 most-included cards, with its average land count), simulated with the EDH Optimizer engine: hands, mulligans, lands, curve and commander. It does not model opponents; it measures whether the plan gets going.
Deck health of the average list: D (45/100)
- Consistency37
- Speed61
- Interaction15
- Resilience58
- Closing50
See the cards of the average deck · 99 cards, 35 lands (2 nonbasic, 33 Mountain)
Arcane Signet · Fire Diamond · Loyal Apprentice · Reinforced Ronin · Sol Ring · Zurgo Bellstriker · Abrade · Ardoz, Cobbler of War · Burn Down the House · Chaos Warp · Combat Celebrant · Death-Greeter's Champion · Fleeting Effigy · Goblin Rabblemaster · Howlsquad Heavy · Impact Tremors · Lightning Berserker · Mind Stone · Raphael, the Nightwatcher · Viashino Sandsprinter · Amber Gristle O'Maul · Bomat Courier · Captain Lannery Storm · Cathartic Pyre · Chandra, Acolyte of Flame · Chandra, Flamecaller · Connecting the Dots · Cursed Mirror · Daring Piracy · Demand Answers · Elemental Mastery · Flamerush Rider · Glitterfang · Goblin Heelcutter · Harried Dronesmith · Hazoret's Monument · Hex Magic · Kolaghan Forerunners · Laelia, the Blade Reforged · Legion Warboss · Mardu Scout · Port Razer · Professional Face-Breaker · Quicksilver, Brash Blur · Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer · Rakka Mar · Ruby Medallion · Seize the Spoils · Snort · Speed, Young Avenger · Subira, Tulzidi Caravanner · Untimely Malfunction · Viashino Sandscout · Agate Instigator · Angrath's Marauders · Big Score · Blacksmith's Talent · Blasphemous Act · Blazing Crescendo · Blind Fury · Boots of Speed · Brazen Cannonade · Burn Bright · Burner Rocket · Castle Embereth · Ramunap Ruins
🃏 Recommended cards for Whirlwind, Killer Cyclone
The highest-synergy cards in decks for Whirlwind, Killer Cyclone, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Zurgo Bellstriker | 67% | +66% |
| Reinforced Ronin | 67% | +65% |
| Loyal Apprentice | 67% | +62% |
| Viashino Sandsprinter | 50% | +50% |
| Lightning Berserker | 50% | +50% |
| Fleeting Effigy | 50% | +50% |
| Death-Greeter's Champion | 50% | +49% |
| Raphael, the Nightwatcher | 50% | +49% |
| Ardoz, Cobbler of War | 50% | +49% |
| Burn Down the House | 50% | +48% |
| Goblin Rabblemaster | 50% | +46% |
| Fire Diamond | 67% | +43% |
| Combat Celebrant | 50% | +42% |
| Howlsquad Heavy | 50% | +41% |
| Viashino Sandscout | 33% | +33% |
| Kolaghan Forerunners | 33% | +33% |
| Harried Dronesmith | 33% | +33% |
| Rakka Mar | 33% | +33% |
| Glitterfang | 33% | +33% |
| Quicksilver, Brash Blur | 33% | +33% |
| Speed, Young Avenger | 33% | +33% |
| Goblin Heelcutter | 33% | +33% |
| Mardu Scout | 33% | +33% |
| Amber Gristle O'Maul | 33% | +33% |
💰 The best cards for your Whirlwind, Killer Cyclone deck, by budget
Three tiers based on the maximum price PER CARD you are willing to pay. Paste your list and hit Optimize: you pick that cap and the AI only suggests swaps that fit under it.
Tier 1 · Budget up to €2/card
The most value for almost nothing. Coming from a precon? Start here.
- Zurgo Bellstriker
- Reinforced Ronin
- Loyal Apprentice
- Viashino Sandsprinter
- Lightning Berserker
- Fleeting Effigy
Tier 2 · Balanced up to €10/card
The real step up: pieces that are no longer cheap but still sensible.
- Ardoz, Cobbler of War
- Impact Tremors
- Sanctum of Eternity
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
♾️ Known combos with Whirlwind, Killer Cyclone
- Combat Celebrant + Helm of the Host → Infinite combat phases, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce, Infinite tapped creature tokens, Infinite untap of creatures you control
- Combat Celebrant + Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker → Infinite combat phases, Infinite creature tokens with haste, Infinite creature ETB
- Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker + Helm of the Host → Infinite death triggers, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature sacrifice triggers, Infinite tapped creature tokens, Infinite tapped creature tokens until end of turn
- Port Razer + Helm of the Host → Infinite combat damage, Infinite combat phases, Infinite creature tokens with haste, Infinite damage, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce, Infinite untap of creatures you control
- Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker + Port Razer → Infinite combat damage, Infinite combat phases, Infinite creature tokens with haste, Infinite damage, Infinite death triggers, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce, Infinite creature sacrifice triggers, Infinite untap of creatures you control
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Frequently asked questions
What is Whirlwind, Killer Cyclone's color identity?
Whirlwind, Killer Cyclone is red: its deck can only run cards of that color plus colorless ones. Color identity comes from every mana symbol on the card, including those in the rules text, not just the casting cost.
What turn does Whirlwind, Killer Cyclone come down, and how often does the deck get stuck?
In the average Whirlwind, Killer Cyclone deck (the 99 cards most played with it, with 35 lands), simulated 4,000 times, the commander comes down on turn 2.9 on average and is on the battlefield before turn 7 in 100 % of games. It misses at least one land drop in the first six turns 36 % of the time and floods 16 %. Deck health: D (45/100).
How many lands should a Whirlwind, Killer Cyclone deck run?
Real Whirlwind, Killer Cyclone decks run 35 lands on average. That is a starting point, not a rule: a lower curve can shave one or two, big-mana builds want more. The EDH Optimizer simulator tells you, over 10,000 games, how often you get mana screwed or flooded with your exact count.
What are the best cards for Whirlwind, Killer Cyclone?
The three highest-synergy cards are Zurgo Bellstriker, Reinforced Ronin, Loyal Apprentice. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in Whirlwind, Killer Cyclone decks.
What combos does Whirlwind, Killer Cyclone have?
Whirlwind, Killer Cyclone has 5 known combos. The most popular one is Combat Celebrant + Helm of the Host. Note that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket, so it is worth knowing which ones you are running before you sit down.
How much does a Whirlwind, Killer Cyclone deck cost?
You can start cheap: Zurgo Bellstriker, Reinforced Ronin, Loyal Apprentice are under €2 each. The "Level up" section on this page splits the best cards into three price caps PER CARD (up to €2, up to €10 and no cap), and the optimizer only suggests swaps that fit the cap you pick.