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Cayth, Famed Mechanist
Price tag $0.30

Legendary Creature — Dwarf Artificer

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Jeskai

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#541 Current Rank
#506 Last Week
#586 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Cayth, Famed Mechanist.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Cayth, Famed Mechanist decks.

Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
+4% Synergy $1.09
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
+2% Synergy $0.95
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+1% Synergy $1.58
Biorganic Carapace Biorganic Carapace
+1% Synergy $0.24
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
0% Synergy $0.78

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Cayth, Famed Mechanist's abilities and overall game plan.

Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+39% Synergy $1.47
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+39% Synergy $0.78
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+35% Synergy $5.27
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+35% Synergy $0.57
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+34% Synergy $0.33
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+33% Synergy $0.61
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+32% Synergy $0.58
Oltec Matterweaver Oltec Matterweaver
+31% Synergy $1.44
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+31% Synergy $0.37
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+31% Synergy $0.44

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Cayth, Famed Mechanist decks.

Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+31% Synergy $0.41
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+30% Synergy $3.01
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $4.02
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+28% Synergy $4.39
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+25% Synergy $0.26
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+25% Synergy $1.74
Dispatch Dispatch
+23% Synergy $0.32
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $1.59
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-9% Synergy $1.19
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-14% Synergy $1.36

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $32.03
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $50.70
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $36.91
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-7% Synergy $44.75
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $50.96
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $44.28

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Cayth, Famed Mechanist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+28% Synergy $0.20
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
+26% Synergy $0.45
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+25% Synergy $3.09
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+24% Synergy $0.51
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+22% Synergy $13.23
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
+22% Synergy $0.74
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+21% Synergy $1.19
Enthusiastic Mechanaut Enthusiastic Mechanaut
+21% Synergy $0.20
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+21% Synergy $0.20
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+21% Synergy $14.19
Alibou, Ancient Witness Alibou, Ancient Witness
+20% Synergy $0.42
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+19% Synergy $0.03
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+19% Synergy $1.55
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+19% Synergy $0.39
Thopter Engineer Thopter Engineer
+19% Synergy $0.15
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+19% Synergy $0.24
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+17% Synergy $0.72
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+16% Synergy $0.42
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+15% Synergy $0.22
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+15% Synergy $0.27
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+14% Synergy $0.45
Arcbound Shikari Arcbound Shikari
+14% Synergy $0.10
Digsite Engineer Digsite Engineer
+14% Synergy $0.74
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+13% Synergy $1.40
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+13% Synergy $0.20
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+12% Synergy $32.07
Pinnacle Emissary Pinnacle Emissary
+12% Synergy $1.90
Filigree Vector Filigree Vector
+12% Synergy $17.87
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+12% Synergy $1.01
Angel of Invention Angel of Invention
+12% Synergy $0.31
Cyberman Patrol Cyberman Patrol
+12% Synergy $3.74
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+11% Synergy $1.15
Arabella, Abandoned Doll Arabella, Abandoned Doll
+11% Synergy $0.30
Zinnia, Valley's Voice Zinnia, Valley's Voice
+11% Synergy $0.23
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+10% Synergy $3.43
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+10% Synergy $21.66
Sentinel Sarah Lyons Sentinel Sarah Lyons
+10% Synergy $0.14
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+10% Synergy $0.12
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+10% Synergy $0.25
Securitron Squadron Securitron Squadron
+10% Synergy $0.33
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+9% Synergy $0.31
Mendicant Core, Guidelight Mendicant Core, Guidelight
+9% Synergy $1.13
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+8% Synergy $1.42
Sami, Wildcat Captain Sami, Wildcat Captain
+8% Synergy $1.32
The Jolly Balloon Man The Jolly Balloon Man
+8% Synergy $0.50
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+3% Synergy $42.37
Kilo, Apogee Mind Kilo, Apogee Mind
+3% Synergy $1.07
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+3% Synergy $3.14
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
0% Synergy $0.81
Patrolling Peacemaker Patrolling Peacemaker
-1% Synergy $2.16

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Cayth, Famed Mechanist safe.

Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+12% Synergy $0.33
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+8% Synergy $6.67
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+8% Synergy $5.07
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+5% Synergy $3.70
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+5% Synergy $4.92
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+5% Synergy $0.28
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+5% Synergy $2.07
Semester's End Semester's End
+4% Synergy $0.76
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+4% Synergy $0.31
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+4% Synergy $0.83
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.26
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $0.65
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+2% Synergy $0.21
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $0.51
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.82
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+1% Synergy $0.46
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
0% Synergy $2.46
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
0% Synergy $0.86
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-1% Synergy $8.69
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $7.99
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-1% Synergy $0.97
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-2% Synergy $2.01
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $8.07
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $1.46
Electrosiphon Electrosiphon
-3% Synergy $0.19
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $46.95
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-6% Synergy $5.24
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $8.52
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-14% Synergy $1.30

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Cayth, Famed Mechanist's game plan and control the board.

Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+22% Synergy $4.43
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+21% Synergy $0.25
Voyage Home Voyage Home
+15% Synergy $0.27
Wake the Past Wake the Past
+7% Synergy $0.18
Fabricate Fabricate
+7% Synergy $8.72
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+7% Synergy $0.41
March of Progress March of Progress
+7% Synergy $1.16
Austere Command Austere Command
+6% Synergy $0.18
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+6% Synergy $9.05
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+5% Synergy $0.19
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+5% Synergy $3.78
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+4% Synergy $0.13
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+3% Synergy $0.40
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+2% Synergy $0.23
Jolted Awake Jolted Awake
0% Synergy $0.06
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-2% Synergy $1.88
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $4.78
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $3.35
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.45
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-8% Synergy $1.77

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+23% Synergy $1.01
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+17% Synergy $9.08
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+14% Synergy $2.51
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+13% Synergy $0.17
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
+10% Synergy $0.58
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+10% Synergy $1.00
Thopter Shop Thopter Shop
+10% Synergy $0.30
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+9% Synergy $28.02
Animation Module Animation Module
+8% Synergy $1.15
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+7% Synergy $17.55
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+7% Synergy $1.92
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+7% Synergy $1.92
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+6% Synergy $3.47
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+5% Synergy $2.23
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+5% Synergy $1.09
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+5% Synergy $24.96
Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+5% Synergy $4.89
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+4% Synergy $40.83
Salvation Engine Salvation Engine
+4% Synergy $1.79
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+4% Synergy $0.98
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+3% Synergy $1.33
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+2% Synergy $10.62
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+2% Synergy $2.42
Decoction Module Decoction Module
+1% Synergy $0.15
Stone Idol Generator Stone Idol Generator
+1% Synergy $0.33
Gonti's Aether Heart Gonti's Aether Heart
0% Synergy $1.01
Aetherworks Marvel Aetherworks Marvel
0% Synergy $0.46
Aether Refinery Aether Refinery
0% Synergy $1.27
Automated Assembly Line Automated Assembly Line
0% Synergy $0.12
Izzet Generatorium Izzet Generatorium
-1% Synergy $0.06
The Seriema The Seriema
-1% Synergy $0.79
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
-1% Synergy $6.12
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.21
Long-Range Sensor Long-Range Sensor
-4% Synergy $0.28
Moxite Refinery Moxite Refinery
-5% Synergy $0.35
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.22

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Cayth, Famed Mechanist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+20% Synergy $0.51
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+17% Synergy $6.71
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+14% Synergy $0.66
Tempered Steel Tempered Steel
+13% Synergy $2.18
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+12% Synergy $5.93
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+11% Synergy $3.17
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+9% Synergy $44.22
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+9% Synergy $0.16
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+9% Synergy $2.86
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+9% Synergy $0.34
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+7% Synergy $6.35
Nahiri's Resolve Nahiri's Resolve
+7% Synergy $0.45
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+6% Synergy $6.12
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+6% Synergy $9.29
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+6% Synergy $1.61
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+5% Synergy $2.88
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+5% Synergy $16.76
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+4% Synergy $0.46
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+4% Synergy $4.28
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+4% Synergy $2.21
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $10.57

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Cayth, Famed Mechanist to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Saheeli, Filigree Master Saheeli, Filigree Master
+10% Synergy $0.74
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+7% Synergy $0.27
Saheeli, the Gifted Saheeli, the Gifted
+7% Synergy $1.80
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+6% Synergy $3.13
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+4% Synergy $30.44
Saheeli Rai Saheeli Rai
+4% Synergy $1.14
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+3% Synergy $0.75
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
0% Synergy $19.27

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+21% Synergy $0.79
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+20% Synergy $1.88
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+20% Synergy $1.26
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+19% Synergy $3.26
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+15% Synergy $1.01
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+11% Synergy $11.64
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+11% Synergy $11.40
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+9% Synergy $1.61
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+9% Synergy $0.29
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+9% Synergy $11.15
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+7% Synergy $7.17
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+6% Synergy $35.27
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+5% Synergy $0.72
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+4% Synergy $6.54
Fountainport Fountainport
+4% Synergy $3.29
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+3% Synergy $1.46
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.13
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $18.48
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $2.03
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-14% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+13% Synergy $0.26
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+7% Synergy $0.35
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+7% Synergy $0.77
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+4% Synergy $0.43
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+4% Synergy $1.21
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+4% Synergy $2.05
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+2% Synergy $2.68
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+1% Synergy $2.17
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $2.19
Solar Transformer Solar Transformer
-1% Synergy $0.13
Conversion Apparatus Conversion Apparatus
-1% Synergy $0.48
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-1% Synergy $181.24
Solar Array Solar Array
-3% Synergy $0.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.12
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.48
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-7% Synergy $0.20
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-7% Synergy $0.17
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-7% Synergy $0.58
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.48
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-8% Synergy $0.29
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-8% Synergy $1.69
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $1.06
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $1.05
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-10% Synergy $0.30

Lands

The mana base foundation for Cayth, Famed Mechanist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+15% Synergy $0.20
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+15% Synergy $0.18
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+15% Synergy $0.20
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+15% Synergy $0.19
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.12
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+3% Synergy $3.54
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $4.15
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.05
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.05
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+2% Synergy $0.31
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.06
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+1% Synergy $0.16
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+1% Synergy $0.32
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
0% Synergy $0.13
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
0% Synergy $0.29
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
0% Synergy $0.34
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
-1% Synergy $13.43
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-1% Synergy $0.19
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-2% Synergy $12.92
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-2% Synergy $2.74
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-2% Synergy $3.50
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.15
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-3% Synergy $0.33
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-3% Synergy $13.51
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-3% Synergy $5.28
Port Town Port Town
-3% Synergy $0.22
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-3% Synergy $0.13
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-4% Synergy $0.12
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.12
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-4% Synergy $2.86
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-5% Synergy $0.24
Training Center Training Center
-5% Synergy $10.28
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-5% Synergy $13.27
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-5% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-5% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-5% Synergy $0.17
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.27
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-6% Synergy $0.24
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-6% Synergy $11.95
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-6% Synergy $6.99
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-6% Synergy $17.00
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.12
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-6% Synergy $23.27
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-6% Synergy $0.61
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-6% Synergy $0.26
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-7% Synergy $22.48
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.16
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-8% Synergy $0.25
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-8% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.21

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