Pick it when
Pick Cyclonar when your team needs surviving pressure while contributing enough damage or tempo to matter. The signal is HP 31; the follow-up check is whether ATK is enough for the matchup you expect.
Legendary
Cyclonar
Legendary card guide
Updated May 27, 2026
Cyclonar is a legendary durable bruiser built around HP 31 leading over SPD 11. The useful read is HP 31 plus ATK 22, so it belongs in teams that can use staying power while protecting the turn tempo gap.
ATK
22
HP
31
DEF
14
SPD
11
Max level
Level 3
Cards to max
19 total
Max stat gain
+22 stats
How to Use Cyclonar
Cyclonar should occupy the stable middle slot: surviving pressure while contributing enough damage or tempo to matter. A strong pairing is The Singularity, because it gives the lineup a different stat angle while Cyclonar focuses on HP. If the choice is between Cyclonar and Aerothorn, start by comparing HP 31 against 29 instead of choosing by rarity alone. When duplicates arrive, fuse only if this card is already solving that same battle job in your active lineup.
Strengths
- HP 31 is the page's clearest signal, giving Cyclonar a real battle identity instead of generic rarity value.
- ATK 22 is high enough to act as a tie-breaker when comparing it with nearby cards.
- The HP lead is large enough that Cyclonar should be chosen for that job, not as a generic filler card.
Weak Spots
- SPD 11 is the number to protect. Opponents that punish turn tempo can make Cyclonar feel weaker than its headline stat suggests.
- Cyclonar leans hard into HP, so it can be redundant if your team already has that same specialist role.
Developer Battle Read
Developer battle read: Cyclonar is a durable bruiser, not a blank legendary card. Its HP 31 and ATK 22 point to surviving pressure while contributing enough damage or tempo to matter. The first teammate I would test beside it is The Singularity, because that pairing reduces the pressure on SPD 11. I would compare it directly with Aerothorn before spending duplicates, since that shows whether Cyclonar's HP lead is actually needed.
Pick or Skip
When Cyclonar Belongs in Your Team
Battle Notes
Matchup Checks
Avoid it when
Avoid forcing Cyclonar into teams that already have enough staying power but still expose SPD 11. If The Singularity or another support card is not available, wait before locking it in.
Fusion note
Cyclonar can grow toward level 3 with a 25-point cap. The first meaningful checkpoint is around 10 total copies or points, so spend duplicates only if this durable bruiser remains part of your main battle plan.
- Durable Bruiser: use Cyclonar to surviving pressure while contributing enough damage or tempo to matter. This is strongest when the rest of the team is not asking it to cover SPD alone.
- Team shell: pair with The Singularity when you want Cyclonar's HP to matter without sacrificing coverage on SPD.
- Comparison check: if Aerothorn is available, choose based on whether your next fight needs HP or ATK more.
Pairings
Cards to Test With Cyclonar
Comparisons
Compare Before You Upgrade
Cyclonar + The Singularity
The Singularity covers Cyclonar's lower SPD with SPD 16, letting Cyclonar lean harder into staying power.
ATK 30 / HP 39 / DEF 15 / SPD 16
Cyclonar vs Aerothorn
Cyclonar keeps the edge on HP at 31 versus 29. Choose Cyclonar when you need staying power; choose Aerothorn when staying power matters more than covering SPD.
ATK 17 / HP 29 / DEF 11 / SPD 12
Cyclonar + Nocthollow
Nocthollow covers Cyclonar's lower SPD with SPD 16, letting Cyclonar lean harder into staying power.
ATK 29 / HP 50 / DEF 15 / SPD 16
Cyclonar vs Ignis Volcano
Cyclonar trades down on HP at 31 versus 49. Choose Cyclonar when you need staying power; choose Ignis Volcano when staying power matters more than covering SPD.
ATK 30 / HP 49 / DEF 19 / SPD 12
Level Growth
Stats and Cards Needed
Each card copy counts as 1 progression point. The table shows the first point total that reaches each level, the duplicate copies beyond your first card, and the stat gain versus the previous level.
Level 1
1 card total
Duplicates
+0
ATK
22
-
HP
31
-
DEF
14
-
SPD
11
-
Level 2
10 cards total
Duplicates
+9
ATK
25
+3
HP
35
+4
DEF
16
+2
SPD
12
+1
Level 3
19 cards total
Duplicates
+18
ATK
28
+3
HP
40
+5
DEF
18
+2
SPD
14
+2
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