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Cayth, Famed Mechanist
Price tag $0.44

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

#619 Current Rank
#604 Last Week
#564 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.

Ravenous Robots Ravenous Robots
+4% Synergy
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+3% Synergy $6.06
Mirrormind Crown Mirrormind Crown
+2% Synergy $1.27
Technodrome Technodrome
+2% Synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
+2% Synergy $56.33

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 $1.68
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+39% Synergy $0.89
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+35% Synergy $2.56
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+35% Synergy $1.95
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+34% Synergy $0.27
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+32% Synergy $0.72
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+32% Synergy $0.74
Oltec Matterweaver Oltec Matterweaver
+31% Synergy $1.76
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+31% Synergy $0.31
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+31% Synergy $0.54

Top Cards

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

Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+31% Synergy $0.35
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+31% Synergy $5.67
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $4.08
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+28% Synergy $6.13
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+24% Synergy $0.25
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+23% Synergy $1.67
Dispatch Dispatch
+22% Synergy $0.21
Enthusiastic Mechanaut Enthusiastic Mechanaut
+22% Synergy $0.18
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-9% Synergy $0.94
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-14% Synergy $1.13

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $32.42
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $46.79
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $48.00
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-7% Synergy $40.86
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $53.94
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $45.04

Creatures

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

Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+28% Synergy $0.22
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+25% Synergy $5.02
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
+25% Synergy $0.56
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+24% Synergy $0.59
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+22% Synergy $12.98
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+21% Synergy $0.71
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+21% Synergy $0.29
Alibou, Ancient Witness Alibou, Ancient Witness
+21% Synergy $0.26
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+21% Synergy $14.55
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
+21% Synergy $0.73
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+19% Synergy $0.09
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+19% Synergy $2.41
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+19% Synergy $0.45
Thopter Engineer Thopter Engineer
+18% Synergy $0.03
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+18% Synergy $0.42
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+17% Synergy $0.73
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+15% Synergy $0.17
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+15% Synergy $0.27
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+15% Synergy $0.48
Pinnacle Emissary Pinnacle Emissary
+14% Synergy $1.21
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+14% Synergy $1.83
Digsite Engineer Digsite Engineer
+14% Synergy $0.83
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+13% Synergy $0.86
Arcbound Shikari Arcbound Shikari
+13% Synergy $0.10
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+12% Synergy $0.41
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+12% Synergy $32.78
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+12% Synergy $0.22
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+12% Synergy $0.20
Cyberman Patrol Cyberman Patrol
+12% Synergy $4.52
Filigree Vector Filigree Vector
+11% Synergy $14.43
Angel of Invention Angel of Invention
+11% Synergy $0.29
Arabella, Abandoned Doll Arabella, Abandoned Doll
+11% Synergy $0.39
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+11% Synergy $0.16
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+10% Synergy $5.03
Mendicant Core, Guidelight Mendicant Core, Guidelight
+10% Synergy $1.16
Sentinel Sarah Lyons Sentinel Sarah Lyons
+10% Synergy $0.19
Zinnia, Valley's Voice Zinnia, Valley's Voice
+10% Synergy $0.22
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+10% Synergy $0.25
Securitron Squadron Securitron Squadron
+10% Synergy $0.51
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+9% Synergy $0.27
Sami, Wildcat Captain Sami, Wildcat Captain
+9% Synergy $1.02
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+8% Synergy $21.20
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+8% Synergy $1.74
Kilo, Apogee Mind Kilo, Apogee Mind
+6% Synergy $0.54
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+5% Synergy $0.52
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+4% Synergy $46.44
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
+4% Synergy $1.86
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+3% Synergy $0.43
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+3% Synergy $3.19
Patrolling Peacemaker Patrolling Peacemaker
+2% Synergy $1.14

Instants

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

Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+12% Synergy $0.23
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+8% Synergy $11.64
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+7% Synergy $4.19
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+5% Synergy $0.26
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+5% Synergy $4.43
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+5% Synergy $0.45
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+5% Synergy $2.20
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+4% Synergy $4.74
Semester's End Semester's End
+4% Synergy $1.21
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.25
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+3% Synergy $1.66
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+2% Synergy $0.46
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $0.86
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.28
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.95
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+1% Synergy $0.17
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $1.61
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
-1% Synergy $1.15
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-1% Synergy $0.97
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $8.72
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-1% Synergy $3.66
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-2% Synergy $14.57
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $8.01
Electrosiphon Electrosiphon
-2% Synergy $0.21
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-3% Synergy $3.10
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $2.64
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $52.46
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-6% Synergy $4.18
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $8.72
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-15% Synergy $1.27

Sorceries

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

Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+21% Synergy $0.18
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+21% Synergy $3.58
Voyage Home Voyage Home
+15% Synergy $0.19
Wake the Past Wake the Past
+7% Synergy $0.13
Fabricate Fabricate
+7% Synergy $9.10
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+7% Synergy $0.81
Austere Command Austere Command
+6% Synergy $0.44
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+6% Synergy $7.56
March of Progress March of Progress
+6% Synergy $3.05
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+4% Synergy $0.16
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+4% Synergy $0.16
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+4% Synergy $3.77
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+3% Synergy $0.41
Jolted Awake Jolted Awake
0% Synergy $0.06
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $5.00
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $2.27
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $1.02
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.53
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-8% Synergy $2.35

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 $1.09
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+16% Synergy $12.07
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+14% Synergy $2.60
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
+13% Synergy $0.49
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+12% Synergy $0.17
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+9% Synergy $1.24
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+9% Synergy $30.88
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+9% Synergy $1.01
Thopter Shop Thopter Shop
+9% Synergy $0.36
Animation Module Animation Module
+8% Synergy $1.87
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+8% Synergy $2.80
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+7% Synergy $22.17
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+7% Synergy $1.70
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+6% Synergy $1.55
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+6% Synergy $4.84
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+5% Synergy $0.32
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+5% Synergy $21.72
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+4% Synergy $45.20
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+4% Synergy $0.62
Salvation Engine Salvation Engine
+4% Synergy $2.25
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+3% Synergy $2.39
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+2% Synergy $1.98
Decoction Module Decoction Module
+1% Synergy $0.26
Aether Refinery Aether Refinery
+1% Synergy $1.12
Automated Assembly Line Automated Assembly Line
+1% Synergy $0.14
The Seriema The Seriema
+1% Synergy $0.76
Stone Idol Generator Stone Idol Generator
+1% Synergy $0.33
Gonti's Aether Heart Gonti's Aether Heart
0% Synergy $0.88
Izzet Generatorium Izzet Generatorium
0% Synergy $0.09
Aetherworks Marvel Aetherworks Marvel
0% Synergy $0.33
Cloud Key Cloud Key
0% Synergy $1.61
Lux Artillery Lux Artillery
0% Synergy $0.15
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.21
Long-Range Sensor Long-Range Sensor
-1% Synergy $0.15
Moxite Refinery Moxite Refinery
-3% Synergy $0.18
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.36
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.64

Enchantments

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

Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+20% Synergy $0.69
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+16% Synergy $6.23
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+14% Synergy $0.56
Tempered Steel Tempered Steel
+13% Synergy $2.71
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+11% Synergy $9.00
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+11% Synergy $2.76
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+9% Synergy $45.51
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+9% Synergy $0.34
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+8% Synergy $0.17
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+8% Synergy $6.68
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+8% Synergy $2.92
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+6% Synergy $4.22
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+6% Synergy $11.11
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+6% Synergy $1.80
Nahiri's Resolve Nahiri's Resolve
+6% Synergy $0.52
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+5% Synergy $14.15
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+4% Synergy $4.19
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+4% Synergy $4.42
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+4% Synergy $2.34
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+3% Synergy $0.61
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-7% Synergy $8.98

Planeswalkers

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

Saheeli, Filigree Master Saheeli, Filigree Master
+10% Synergy $0.79
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+8% Synergy $0.25
Saheeli, the Gifted Saheeli, the Gifted
+7% Synergy $3.34
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+6% Synergy $3.72
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+5% Synergy $29.40
Saheeli Rai Saheeli Rai
+4% Synergy $1.10
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+3% Synergy $1.39
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+2% Synergy $18.02

Utility Lands

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

Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+22% Synergy $0.72
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+21% Synergy $0.98
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+20% Synergy $2.00
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+20% Synergy $1.38
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+15% Synergy $1.82
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+14% Synergy $11.40
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+11% Synergy $11.59
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+10% Synergy $9.95
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+9% Synergy $0.31
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+8% Synergy $1.42
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+6% Synergy $35.87
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+6% Synergy $4.49
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+6% Synergy $7.34
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+5% Synergy $0.61
Fountainport Fountainport
+4% Synergy $4.07
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+3% Synergy $1.25
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+1% Synergy $5.24
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.10
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $20.49
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $3.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+12% Synergy $0.23
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+7% Synergy $0.19
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+6% Synergy $0.66
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+4% Synergy $0.53
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+4% Synergy $2.02
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+4% Synergy $4.89
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+2% Synergy $1.60
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+2% Synergy $1.71
Solar Array Solar Array
0% Synergy $0.17
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $1.17
Solar Transformer Solar Transformer
0% Synergy $0.09
Conversion Apparatus Conversion Apparatus
0% Synergy $0.52
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $175.80
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.05
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-6% Synergy $0.20
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-6% Synergy $0.43
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-7% Synergy $0.36
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-7% Synergy $0.30
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-7% Synergy $2.52
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.35
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $1.71
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-9% Synergy $0.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $0.77

Lands

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

Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+16% Synergy $0.13
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+16% Synergy $0.14
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+15% Synergy $0.14
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+15% Synergy $0.18
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.13
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+3% Synergy $3.52
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $3.97
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.17
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.22
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+2% Synergy $0.23
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.20
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+1% Synergy $0.17
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+1% Synergy $0.31
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
0% Synergy $0.14
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
0% Synergy $0.26
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
-1% Synergy $14.22
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-1% Synergy $0.26
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-1% Synergy $4.56
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-1% Synergy $0.18
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-2% Synergy $15.07
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-2% Synergy $15.25
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-2% Synergy $4.85
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-2% Synergy $5.37
Port Town Port Town
-2% Synergy $0.16
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.09
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-2% Synergy $0.15
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-2% Synergy $1.65
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-4% Synergy $0.27
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-4% Synergy $0.19
Training Center Training Center
-4% Synergy $11.87
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $15.18
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.17
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.22
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-5% Synergy $0.18
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-5% Synergy $7.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.17
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-5% Synergy $27.11
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-5% Synergy $0.10
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-5% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-5% Synergy $0.12
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-6% Synergy $9.05
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-6% Synergy $9.06
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-6% Synergy $25.39
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-7% Synergy $0.55
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-7% Synergy $0.19
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-8% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.15
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-9% Synergy $0.24
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-9% Synergy $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.12

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