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Cayth, Famed Mechanist
Price tag $0.35

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

#605 Current Rank
#661 Last Week
#538 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
+12% Synergy $2.19
Big Mother Mouser Big Mother Mouser
+7% Synergy $1.02
Technodrome Technodrome
+6% Synergy $3.92
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
+3% Synergy $15.23
Chrome Dome Chrome Dome
+3% Synergy $1.28

High Synergy Cards

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

Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+40% Synergy $2.58
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+39% Synergy $0.37
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+37% Synergy $2.43
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+36% Synergy $1.10
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+33% Synergy $0.35
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+33% Synergy $0.45
Oltec Matterweaver Oltec Matterweaver
+32% Synergy $1.80
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+32% Synergy $0.84
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+31% Synergy $0.42
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+31% Synergy $0.84

Top Cards

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

Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+31% Synergy $0.39
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $5.71
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+28% Synergy $7.62
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+24% Synergy $0.32
Dispatch Dispatch
+23% Synergy $0.38
Enthusiastic Mechanaut Enthusiastic Mechanaut
+23% Synergy $0.27
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+22% Synergy $0.58
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+22% Synergy $2.18
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-9% Synergy $0.90
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-13% Synergy $0.93

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $35.48
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $6.47
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $54.73
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $57.08
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $41.42
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $67.17
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $56.23

Creatures

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

Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+30% Synergy $0.42
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+27% Synergy $0.28
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+25% Synergy $5.78
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
+25% Synergy $0.70
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+23% Synergy $0.58
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+22% Synergy $0.37
Alibou, Ancient Witness Alibou, Ancient Witness
+22% Synergy $0.33
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+22% Synergy $14.43
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+21% Synergy $17.09
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
+21% Synergy $1.11
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+19% Synergy $0.52
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+19% Synergy $1.50
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+18% Synergy $0.16
Thopter Engineer Thopter Engineer
+17% Synergy $0.27
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+17% Synergy $1.14
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+17% Synergy $0.55
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+16% Synergy $0.19
Pinnacle Emissary Pinnacle Emissary
+16% Synergy $2.46
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+15% Synergy $0.28
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+14% Synergy $1.14
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+14% Synergy $0.43
Digsite Engineer Digsite Engineer
+14% Synergy $1.71
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+13% Synergy $0.37
Arcbound Shikari Arcbound Shikari
+13% Synergy $0.14
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+12% Synergy $40.19
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+12% Synergy $0.65
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+12% Synergy $0.20
Cyberman Patrol Cyberman Patrol
+12% Synergy $4.75
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+11% Synergy $0.25
Filigree Vector Filigree Vector
+11% Synergy $12.51
Angel of Invention Angel of Invention
+11% Synergy $0.34
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+10% Synergy $0.34
Mendicant Core, Guidelight Mendicant Core, Guidelight
+10% Synergy $0.64
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+10% Synergy $0.26
Arabella, Abandoned Doll Arabella, Abandoned Doll
+10% Synergy $0.46
Sentinel Sarah Lyons Sentinel Sarah Lyons
+10% Synergy $0.34
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+10% Synergy $0.35
Zinnia, Valley's Voice Zinnia, Valley's Voice
+10% Synergy $0.33
Securitron Squadron Securitron Squadron
+10% Synergy $1.75
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+9% Synergy $5.46
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+9% Synergy $1.30
Sami, Wildcat Captain Sami, Wildcat Captain
+9% Synergy $1.93
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+7% Synergy $0.39
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+7% Synergy $26.03
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+7% Synergy $1.96
Kilo, Apogee Mind Kilo, Apogee Mind
+6% Synergy $0.49
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+4% Synergy $55.02
Patrolling Peacemaker Patrolling Peacemaker
+4% Synergy $0.81
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+4% Synergy $0.43
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
+4% Synergy $1.04

Instants

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

Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+11% Synergy $0.21
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+7% Synergy $7.51
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+7% Synergy $6.58
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+6% Synergy $0.33
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+5% Synergy $5.10
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+5% Synergy $0.45
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.11
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+4% Synergy $5.30
Semester's End Semester's End
+4% Synergy $1.06
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+3% Synergy $1.81
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+2% Synergy $0.32
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $1.42
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.32
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.35
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
0% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $2.56
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $7.73
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-1% Synergy $2.53
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
-2% Synergy $1.69
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $5.52
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-2% Synergy $1.29
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-3% Synergy $3.13
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-3% Synergy $18.52
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $2.06
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $52.04
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-6% Synergy $3.48
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $7.32
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-15% Synergy $1.38

Sorceries

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

Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+22% Synergy $0.32
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+21% Synergy $4.30
Voyage Home Voyage Home
+16% Synergy $0.36
Wake the Past Wake the Past
+8% Synergy $0.32
Fabricate Fabricate
+7% Synergy $8.93
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+7% Synergy $0.95
Austere Command Austere Command
+6% Synergy $0.59
March of Progress March of Progress
+6% Synergy $1.33
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+5% Synergy $11.44
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+5% Synergy $3.06
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+4% Synergy $0.30
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+3% Synergy $0.17
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+2% Synergy $0.41
Jolted Awake Jolted Awake
0% Synergy $0.16
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $2.39
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $0.64
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.36

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 $1.70
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
+15% Synergy $0.37
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+15% Synergy $14.97
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+14% Synergy $2.79
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+12% Synergy $0.36
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+11% Synergy $1.05
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+10% Synergy $28.70
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+9% Synergy $1.28
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+9% Synergy $1.27
Thopter Shop Thopter Shop
+9% Synergy $0.43
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+9% Synergy $2.83
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+8% Synergy $2.71
Animation Module Animation Module
+8% Synergy $3.51
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+7% Synergy $21.14
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+6% Synergy $4.21
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+5% Synergy $21.60
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+5% Synergy $0.73
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+4% Synergy $0.40
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+4% Synergy $46.07
Salvation Engine Salvation Engine
+4% Synergy $1.93
Mirrormind Crown Mirrormind Crown
+4% Synergy $1.37
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+3% Synergy $3.18
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+2% Synergy $2.40
Long-Range Sensor Long-Range Sensor
+1% Synergy $0.29
Decoction Module Decoction Module
+1% Synergy $0.16
Gonti's Aether Heart Gonti's Aether Heart
+1% Synergy $0.92
Automated Assembly Line Automated Assembly Line
+1% Synergy $0.41
The Seriema The Seriema
+1% Synergy $1.05
Stone Idol Generator Stone Idol Generator
+1% Synergy $0.35
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.32
Izzet Generatorium Izzet Generatorium
0% Synergy $0.16
Aetherworks Marvel Aetherworks Marvel
0% Synergy $0.40
Lux Artillery Lux Artillery
0% Synergy $0.23
Cloud Key Cloud Key
0% Synergy $1.02
Aether Refinery Aether Refinery
0% Synergy $1.03
Lux Cannon Lux Cannon
0% Synergy $0.24
Moxite Refinery Moxite Refinery
-2% Synergy $0.27
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $3.43
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.92

Enchantments

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

Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+21% Synergy $2.76
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+15% Synergy $7.50
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+13% Synergy $0.38
Tempered Steel Tempered Steel
+13% Synergy $3.37
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+11% Synergy $8.70
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+10% Synergy $3.80
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+9% Synergy $56.94
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+9% Synergy $0.66
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+8% Synergy $3.35
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+7% Synergy $0.37
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+7% Synergy $6.50
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+6% Synergy $8.36
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+6% Synergy $12.19
Nahiri's Resolve Nahiri's Resolve
+6% Synergy $0.64
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+5% Synergy $0.78
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+5% Synergy $14.98
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+4% Synergy $3.38
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+4% Synergy $5.43
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+3% Synergy $0.74
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
-1% Synergy $0.34

Planeswalkers

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

Saheeli, Filigree Master Saheeli, Filigree Master
+10% Synergy $0.79
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+8% Synergy $0.34
Saheeli, the Gifted Saheeli, the Gifted
+7% Synergy $3.48
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+6% Synergy $4.96
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+4% Synergy $40.81
Saheeli Rai Saheeli Rai
+4% Synergy $1.43
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+3% Synergy $0.95
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+2% Synergy $19.98

Utility Lands

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

Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+23% Synergy $0.57
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+21% Synergy $0.91
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+21% Synergy $1.94
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+20% Synergy $0.79
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+16% Synergy $9.90
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+15% Synergy $4.69
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+11% Synergy $12.97
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+10% Synergy $9.07
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+9% Synergy $0.35
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+8% Synergy $2.00
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+7% Synergy $38.37
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+7% Synergy $5.58
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+6% Synergy $10.14
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+5% Synergy $0.35
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+4% Synergy $1.70
Fountainport Fountainport
+4% Synergy $2.50
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+2% Synergy $5.62
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.40
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $28.24
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $2.49
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
+13% Synergy $0.39
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+6% Synergy $0.32
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+6% Synergy $1.59
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+4% Synergy $0.52
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+4% Synergy $3.46
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+3% Synergy $0.55
Solar Array Solar Array
+2% Synergy $0.24
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+2% Synergy $1.93
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+2% Synergy $1.55
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $1.41
Solar Transformer Solar Transformer
0% Synergy $0.22
Conversion Apparatus Conversion Apparatus
0% Synergy $0.53
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $214.76
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.19
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-6% Synergy $1.29
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-6% Synergy $0.23
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-6% Synergy $0.44
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-7% Synergy $0.48
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-7% Synergy $0.28
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-8% Synergy $0.44
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $2.92
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $0.63

Lands

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

Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+17% Synergy $0.29
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+16% Synergy $0.25
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+16% Synergy $0.31
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+15% Synergy $0.30
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.32
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $2.85
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.21
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.16
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+2% Synergy $0.33
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+2% Synergy $3.99
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.18
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+1% Synergy $0.32
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+1% Synergy $0.37
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
0% Synergy $0.34
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
-1% Synergy $0.25
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
-1% Synergy $17.00
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-1% Synergy $4.99
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-1% Synergy $0.32
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-1% Synergy $0.62
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-2% Synergy $0.32
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-2% Synergy $18.28
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-2% Synergy $15.90
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-2% Synergy $1.32
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-2% Synergy $1.20
Port Town Port Town
-2% Synergy $0.25
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.33
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-4% Synergy $0.34
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-4% Synergy $0.26
Training Center Training Center
-4% Synergy $13.96
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.19
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-4% Synergy $0.24
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.26
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-5% Synergy $6.72
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-5% Synergy $10.64
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-5% Synergy $10.89
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-5% Synergy $15.28
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-5% Synergy $35.66
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-5% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-5% Synergy $0.37
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-6% Synergy $0.34
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-6% Synergy $32.49
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-6% Synergy $0.23
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-7% Synergy $0.45
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-7% Synergy $0.35
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-8% Synergy $0.31
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-9% Synergy $0.34
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-9% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.32
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.29

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