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[[Image:Cyclops.jpg|right|thumb|A cyclops. Art by Alex Horley-Orlandelli.]]Much like [[giant]]s, '''cyclopes''' are enormous bipedal creatures very similar to [[humans]] in form.  What distinguishes cyclopes is the large, single eye in the center of their foreheads. They are few in number and possess great size and power. They are brute, solitary creatures who live in desolate [[mountain]]s and [[swamp]]s. As such, Cyclopses appear in [[red]], [[black]] and [[green]].
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Much like [[giant]]s, '''cyclopes''' are enormous bipedal creatures very similar to [[human]]s in form.  What distinguishes cyclopes is the large, single eye in the center of their foreheads. They are few and possess great size and power. They are brute, solitary creatures who live in desolate [[mountain]]s and [[swamp]]s. As such, Cyclopses appear in [[red]], [[black]] and [[green]].


The first card to bear the [[creature type]] was <c>Ekundu Cyclops</c> in ''[[Mirage]]''. The subtype Cyclops was [[obsolete]]d in ''[[Sixth Edition]]'' but reinstated in the [[Grand Creature Type Update]]. Inbetween cards like <c>Tar Pit Warrior</c>, <c>Hulking Cyclops</c> and <c>Bloodshot Cyclops</c> had the subtype '''Giant'''.  
The first card to bear the [[creature type]] was <c>Ekundu Cyclops</c> in ''[[Mirage]]''. The subtype Cyclops was [[obsolete]]d in ''[[Sixth Edition]]'' but reinstated in the [[Grand Creature Type Update]]. Inbetween cards like <c>Tar Pit Warrior</c>, <c>Hulking Cyclops</c> and <c>Bloodshot Cyclops</c> had the subtype '''Giant'''.  
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===Alara===
===Alara===
Before the [[Conflux]], most cyclopes lived in [[Jund]]. (<c>Madrush Cyclops</c>)
Before the [[Conflux]], most cyclopes lived in [[Jund]]. (<c>Madrush Cyclops</c>)
===Dominaria===
===Dominaria===
Cyclopes are known to live in [[Jamuura]] in the [[Ekundu Mountains]]. After the [[Phyrexian Invasion]], several cyclopes were left homeless and wandering, often becoming enthralled to dark forces.
Cyclopes are known to live in [[Jamuura]] in the [[Ekundu Mountains]]. After the [[Phyrexian Invasion]], several cyclopes were left homeless and wandering, often becoming enthralled by dark forces.


Cyclops language is noted to be very simple, with only fifty words and around ten of them meaning "kill".<ref>Flavor text of <c>Bloodrock Cyclops</c></ref>
Cyclops language is noted to be very simple, with only fifty words and around ten of them meaning "kill".<ref>Flavor text of <c>Bloodrock Cyclops</c></ref>
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Ravnican cyclopes, also known as monoclons, are spread among the guilds. Most are under the leadership of the [[Gruul Clans]], befitting their violent temperament and savagery. The [[Boros]] also recruit cyclopes to serve as <c title="fortress">Fortress Cyclops</c> guardians.
Ravnican cyclopes, also known as monoclons, are spread among the guilds. Most are under the leadership of the [[Gruul Clans]], befitting their violent temperament and savagery. The [[Boros]] also recruit cyclopes to serve as <c title="fortress">Fortress Cyclops</c> guardians.


The [[Izzet League]] use them for heavy lifting in their laboratories. They also on occasion have experimented on them, with the result being the <c>Nivix Cyclops</c>.
The [[Izzet League]] use them for heavy lifting in their laboratories. They also on occasion have experimented on them, with the result being the <c>Nivix Cyclops</c>.


===Theros===
===Theros===
Solitary, belligerent, and relatively stupid, [[Theros (plane)|Theran]] cyclopes are territorial and feared for their unrelenting aggression and inability to feel pain. Once a cyclops has its eye on you or your village, there's no stopping it. It takes a truly heroic effort to take one down — or a small army of battle-hardened hoplites.<ref>{{NewRef|feature/planeswalkers-guide-theros-part-3-2013-09-04|Planeswalker's Guide to Theros, Part 3|[[The Magic Creative Team]]|September 04, 2013}}</ref> Some are infused with lightning and able <c title="to wield">Thunder Brute</c> it.
Solitary, belligerent, and relatively stupid, [[Theros (plane)|Theran]] cyclopes are territorial and feared for their unrelenting aggression and inability to feel pain. Once a cyclops has its eye on you or your village, there's no stopping it. It takes a truly heroic effort to take one down — or a small army of battle-hardened hoplites.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/planeswalkers-guide-theros-part-3-2013-09-04|Planeswalker's Guide to Theros, Part 3|[[The Magic Creative Team]]|September 04, 2013}}</ref> Some are infused with lightning and able <c title="to wield">Thunder Brute</c> it.
 
==Notable cyclopes==
==Notable cyclopes==
{{columns-list|colwidth=15em|
;Dominaria
*[[Muggtoth]]
;Kylem
*[[Okaun]]
;Ravnica
*[[Borborygmos]]
*[[Borborygmos]]
*[[Cisarzim]]
*[[Cisarzim]]
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* An <c>Eye Gouge</c> is lethal to cyclopes.
*An <c>Eye Gouge</c> is lethal to cyclopes.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Madrush Cyclops.jpg|From Alara (Jund)
File:Rampaging Cyclops.jpg|From Dominaria
File:Bloodshot Cyclops.jpg|From Dominaria
File:Okaun, Eye of Chaos.jpg|Okaun a legendary Cyclops from Kylem
File:Fortress Cyclops.jpg|A Boros Cyclops from Ravnica
File:Chainwhip Cyclops.png|A Gruul Cyclops from Ravnica
File:Cyclops Electromancer.jpg|A Izzet Cyclops from Ravnica
File:Cyclops of One-Eyed Pass.jpg|From Theros
File:Thunder Brute.jpg|From Theros
File:Cyclops of Eternal Fury.jpg|A Nyxborn Cyclops from Theros
File:Putrid Cyclops.jpg|A Zombie Cyclops
File:Quakefoot Cyclops.png
File:Bone Pit Brute.jpg
File:Cyclops Tyrant.jpg
</gallery>


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


{{Creature types}}
{{Creature types|Races|Cyclopes}}
[[Category:Cyclopes| ]]

Latest revision as of 22:34, 22 June 2024

Cyclops
Creature Type
(Subtype for creature/kindred cards)
Beeble Scale 4[1]
Statistics
33 cards
{B} 6.1% {R} 69.7% {R/G} 9.1% {U/R} 6.1% {R/W} 3% {M} 6.1%
as of Murders at Karlov Manor
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type:"Cyclops"

Much like giants, cyclopes are enormous bipedal creatures very similar to humans in form. What distinguishes cyclopes is the large, single eye in the center of their foreheads. They are few and possess great size and power. They are brute, solitary creatures who live in desolate mountains and swamps. As such, Cyclopses appear in red, black and green.

The first card to bear the creature type was Ekundu Cyclops in Mirage. The subtype Cyclops was obsoleted in Sixth Edition but reinstated in the Grand Creature Type Update. Inbetween cards like Tar Pit Warrior, Hulking Cyclops and Bloodshot Cyclops had the subtype Giant.

Storyline

Alara

Before the Conflux, most cyclopes lived in Jund. (Madrush Cyclops)

Dominaria

Cyclopes are known to live in Jamuura in the Ekundu Mountains. After the Phyrexian Invasion, several cyclopes were left homeless and wandering, often becoming enthralled by dark forces.

Cyclops language is noted to be very simple, with only fifty words and around ten of them meaning "kill".[2]

Ravnica

Ravnican cyclopes, also known as monoclons, are spread among the guilds. Most are under the leadership of the Gruul Clans, befitting their violent temperament and savagery. The Boros also recruit cyclopes to serve as fortress guardians.

The Izzet League use them for heavy lifting in their laboratories. They also on occasion have experimented on them, with the result being the Nivix Cyclops.

Theros

Solitary, belligerent, and relatively stupid, Theran cyclopes are territorial and feared for their unrelenting aggression and inability to feel pain. Once a cyclops has its eye on you or your village, there's no stopping it. It takes a truly heroic effort to take one down — or a small army of battle-hardened hoplites.[3] Some are infused with lightning and able to wield it.

Notable cyclopes

Dominaria
Kylem
Ravnica

Trivia

Gallery

  • From Alara (Jund)

    From Alara (Jund)

  • From Dominaria

    From Dominaria

  • From Dominaria

    From Dominaria

  • Okaun a legendary Cyclops from Kylem

    Okaun a legendary Cyclops from Kylem

  • A Boros Cyclops from Ravnica

    A Boros Cyclops from Ravnica

  • A Gruul Cyclops from Ravnica

    A Gruul Cyclops from Ravnica

  • A Izzet Cyclops from Ravnica

    A Izzet Cyclops from Ravnica

  • From Theros

    From Theros

  • From Theros

    From Theros

  • A Nyxborn Cyclops from Theros

    A Nyxborn Cyclops from Theros

  • A Zombie Cyclops

    A Zombie Cyclops

References

  1. ↑ Mark Rosewater (April 16, 2024). "I was wondering where in the Beeble Scale would Ogres, Trolls, Cyclopses and Giants be?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  2. ↑ Flavor text of Bloodrock Cyclops
  3. ↑ The Magic Creative Team (September 04, 2013). "Planeswalker's Guide to Theros, Part 3". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
 
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