Rift the Board

Cyclonic Rift is a compact containment tool that solves immediate board problems. The card reads Cyclonic Rift and for {1}{U} it returns target nonland permanent you do not control to its owner s hand. Played at instant speed it buys you tempo, clears a blocker or dismantles an opposing combo piece while leaving your own board intact. The anime borderless art emphasizes the spell s abrupt, swirling motion over a Ravnican skyline which fits the card s role as a sudden reset.

Overload gives the card a second role that scales into the late game. Paying {6}{U} converts the single target into a mass bounce, a common play that swings stalled games toward the player who times it well. For control players and tempo pilots alike Cyclonic Rift is a predictable answer that rewards thoughtful timing and careful stack play. It is straightforward to learn and powerful to master in multiplayer and singleton formats.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost – {1}{U}
• Card Type – Instant
• Subtypes –
• Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Return target nonland permanent you don’t control to its owner’s hand. Overload {6}{U}.
• Power / Toughness – N A
• Loyalty – N A