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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

#482 Current Rank
#380 Last Week
#612 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.

Inspirit, Flagship Vessel Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
+4% Synergy $1.60
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+3% Synergy $20.12
Insight Engine Insight Engine
0% Synergy $1.40
Patrolling Peacemaker Patrolling Peacemaker
-2% Synergy $4.40
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
-2% Synergy $2.48

High Synergy Cards

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

Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+40% Synergy $0.81
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+39% Synergy $1.78
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+37% Synergy $0.39
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+35% Synergy $0.86
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+33% Synergy $0.29
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+33% Synergy $0.63
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+33% Synergy $0.40
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+32% Synergy $0.25
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+32% Synergy $3.89
Oltec Matterweaver Oltec Matterweaver
+32% Synergy $1.43

Top Cards

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

Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+30% Synergy $2.89
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+30% Synergy $0.48
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $5.02
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+28% Synergy $4.72
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+26% Synergy $0.26
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+25% Synergy $1.97
Dispatch Dispatch
+25% Synergy $0.45
Counterspell Counterspell
0% Synergy $1.65
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-8% Synergy $1.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-12% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+24% Synergy $11.76
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $28.27
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $45.06
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $34.98
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-8% Synergy $48.08
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy $48.94
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-10% Synergy $42.63
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-10% Synergy $26.15

Creatures

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

Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+28% Synergy $0.17
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+26% Synergy $1.77
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
+26% Synergy $0.44
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+25% Synergy $0.35
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+23% Synergy $0.62
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
+23% Synergy $0.53
Enthusiastic Mechanaut Enthusiastic Mechanaut
+22% Synergy $0.23
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+21% Synergy $0.24
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+21% Synergy $11.27
Alibou, Ancient Witness Alibou, Ancient Witness
+21% Synergy $0.51
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+21% Synergy $0.18
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+20% Synergy $0.07
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+20% Synergy $1.73
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+19% Synergy $0.40
Thopter Engineer Thopter Engineer
+19% Synergy $0.10
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+18% Synergy $0.34
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+17% Synergy $0.46
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+16% Synergy $0.64
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+15% Synergy $0.22
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+15% Synergy $0.48
Arcbound Shikari Arcbound Shikari
+15% Synergy $0.13
Filigree Vector Filigree Vector
+14% Synergy $17.64
Digsite Engineer Digsite Engineer
+14% Synergy $0.66
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+13% Synergy $34.85
Angel of Invention Angel of Invention
+13% Synergy $0.26
Cyberman Patrol Cyberman Patrol
+13% Synergy $3.69
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+13% Synergy $0.18
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+12% Synergy $0.63
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+12% Synergy $0.18
Arabella, Abandoned Doll Arabella, Abandoned Doll
+12% Synergy $0.43
Zinnia, Valley's Voice Zinnia, Valley's Voice
+12% Synergy $0.40
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+11% Synergy $23.42
Sentinel Sarah Lyons Sentinel Sarah Lyons
+11% Synergy $0.18
Securitron Squadron Securitron Squadron
+11% Synergy $0.40
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+10% Synergy $9.29
Mendicant Core, Guidelight Mendicant Core, Guidelight
+10% Synergy $0.60
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+10% Synergy $0.34
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+10% Synergy $0.15
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+10% Synergy $0.27
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+10% Synergy $8.44
The Jolly Balloon Man The Jolly Balloon Man
+9% Synergy $0.53
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+8% Synergy $0.12
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+8% Synergy $4.49
Soulherder Soulherder
+8% Synergy $1.99
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+7% Synergy $4.40
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+7% Synergy $0.80
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+6% Synergy $22.97
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+5% Synergy $42.20
Rapid Augmenter Rapid Augmenter
+5% Synergy $0.14
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+3% Synergy $3.15

Instants

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

Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+12% Synergy $0.25
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+9% Synergy $5.01
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+8% Synergy $5.49
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+6% Synergy $0.28
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+5% Synergy $3.38
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+5% Synergy $3.56
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+5% Synergy $1.11
Semester's End Semester's End
+4% Synergy $0.71
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+4% Synergy $0.17
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+4% Synergy $0.81
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $0.84
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy $0.34
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.24
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+2% Synergy $4.33
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.75
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+1% Synergy $0.31
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
0% Synergy $0.90
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-1% Synergy $11.91
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy $1.46
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-2% Synergy $2.22
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.64
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $6.35
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-2% Synergy $1.20
Electrosiphon Electrosiphon
-3% Synergy $0.29
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $42.96
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-5% Synergy $4.90
Swan Song Swan Song
-6% Synergy $6.09
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-16% Synergy $1.51

Sorceries

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

Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+23% Synergy $0.43
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+23% Synergy $1.66
Voyage Home Voyage Home
+15% Synergy $0.22
Fabricate Fabricate
+9% Synergy $7.90
Wake the Past Wake the Past
+8% Synergy $0.41
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+8% Synergy $0.25
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+7% Synergy $0.51
March of Progress March of Progress
+7% Synergy $0.91
Austere Command Austere Command
+6% Synergy $0.44
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+6% Synergy $7.87
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+5% Synergy $0.09
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+4% Synergy $0.17
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+4% Synergy $2.52
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+4% Synergy $0.50
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+2% Synergy $0.15
Jolted Awake Jolted Awake
-1% Synergy $0.04
Localized Destruction Localized Destruction
-1% Synergy $0.22
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-2% Synergy $1.13
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $2.73
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $4.30
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-4% Synergy $0.39
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-9% Synergy $1.71

Utility Artifacts

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

Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+24% Synergy $0.63
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+18% Synergy $8.99
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+15% Synergy $4.48
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+13% Synergy $0.22
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+10% Synergy $0.72
Thopter Shop Thopter Shop
+10% Synergy $0.38
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+9% Synergy $10.62
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+9% Synergy $39.41
Animation Module Animation Module
+8% Synergy $1.06
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+7% Synergy $0.39
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+7% Synergy $2.65
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+7% Synergy $3.88
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+6% Synergy $2.49
Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+6% Synergy $4.19
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+5% Synergy $42.07
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+5% Synergy $20.58
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+4% Synergy $54.66
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+4% Synergy $0.76
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+3% Synergy $0.96
Decoction Module Decoction Module
+2% Synergy $0.14
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+2% Synergy $2.13
Gonti's Aether Heart Gonti's Aether Heart
0% Synergy $1.48
Aetherworks Marvel Aetherworks Marvel
0% Synergy $0.75
Aether Refinery Aether Refinery
0% Synergy $1.22
Automated Assembly Line Automated Assembly Line
0% Synergy $0.16
Stone Idol Generator Stone Idol Generator
0% Synergy $0.32
Bespoke Battlewagon Bespoke Battlewagon
0% Synergy $0.07
Izzet Generatorium Izzet Generatorium
-1% Synergy $0.08
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.24
Long-Range Sensor Long-Range Sensor
-4% Synergy $0.59
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

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

Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+20% Synergy $0.65
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+18% Synergy $7.52
Tempered Steel Tempered Steel
+14% Synergy $1.88
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+12% Synergy $7.12
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+12% Synergy $3.19
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+10% Synergy $46.21
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+9% Synergy $3.05
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+8% Synergy $0.14
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+8% Synergy $5.73
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+8% Synergy $0.26
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+7% Synergy $8.03
Nahiri's Resolve Nahiri's Resolve
+7% Synergy $0.46
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+7% Synergy $0.65
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+6% Synergy $3.61
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+6% Synergy $3.94
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+6% Synergy $1.40
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+5% Synergy $9.18
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+5% Synergy $3.16
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+4% Synergy $0.58
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+4% Synergy $3.95
Era of Innovation Era of Innovation
+1% Synergy $0.04
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $8.34

Planeswalkers

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

Saheeli, Filigree Master Saheeli, Filigree Master
+10% Synergy $0.72
Saheeli, the Gifted Saheeli, the Gifted
+7% Synergy $1.63
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+6% Synergy $0.22
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+6% Synergy $2.39
Saheeli Rai Saheeli Rai
+5% Synergy $1.05
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+4% Synergy $30.03
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+3% Synergy $0.58

Utility Lands

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

Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+23% Synergy $0.58
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+21% Synergy $0.76
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+21% Synergy $1.64
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+21% Synergy $0.77
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+15% Synergy $0.86
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+12% Synergy $0.66
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+11% Synergy $0.46
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+11% Synergy $9.47
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+9% Synergy $7.74
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+7% Synergy $9.25
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+6% Synergy $38.71
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+5% Synergy $0.49
Fountainport Fountainport
+4% Synergy $3.16
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+3% Synergy $1.33
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+1% Synergy $5.10
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.14
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $19.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $1.98
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-14% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+16% Synergy $0.19
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+9% Synergy $0.27
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+7% Synergy $1.22
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+4% Synergy $0.29
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+4% Synergy $0.96
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+4% Synergy $1.29
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+3% Synergy $2.35
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+2% Synergy $1.30
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $153.22
Solar Array Solar Array
-1% Synergy $0.89
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-1% Synergy $2.17
Solar Transformer Solar Transformer
-1% Synergy $0.09
Conversion Apparatus Conversion Apparatus
-1% Synergy $0.48
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.07
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-6% Synergy $0.16
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-7% Synergy $0.38
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-8% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-8% Synergy $1.32
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-8% Synergy $0.21
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-8% Synergy $0.47
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $1.12
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $1.33
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-11% Synergy $0.29

Lands

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

Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+17% Synergy $0.33
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+16% Synergy $0.26
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+16% Synergy $0.33
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+16% Synergy $0.33
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.17
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+3% Synergy $0.27
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+3% Synergy $3.34
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.05
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.06
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+2% Synergy $3.39
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.05
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+1% Synergy $0.20
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+1% Synergy $0.33
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
0% Synergy $0.31
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
0% Synergy $0.20
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
0% Synergy $0.27
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
-1% Synergy $11.86
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-1% Synergy $0.24
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-1% Synergy $2.62
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-2% Synergy $9.92
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-2% Synergy $11.54
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-2% Synergy $2.60
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-2% Synergy $0.20
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-3% Synergy $0.36
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.30
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-3% Synergy $4.49
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.28
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-4% Synergy $0.28
Training Center Training Center
-4% Synergy $10.54
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $13.72
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-4% Synergy $0.34
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.17
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-4% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.11
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.22
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-5% Synergy $0.32
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-5% Synergy $11.67
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-5% Synergy $8.57
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-5% Synergy $0.45
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-5% Synergy $0.29
Port Town Port Town
-5% Synergy $0.17
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-5% Synergy $0.51
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-6% Synergy $0.19
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-6% Synergy $0.18
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-6% Synergy $14.78
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-6% Synergy $24.04
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.23
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-7% Synergy $24.53
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.18
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.45

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