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Cayth, Famed Mechanist
Price tag $0.53

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

#623 Current Rank
#670 Last Week
#559 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.

Mirrorform Mirrorform
+4% Synergy $5.68
Ravenous Robots Ravenous Robots
+4% Synergy
Mirrormind Crown Mirrormind Crown
+4% Synergy $1.46
Technodrome Technodrome
+2% Synergy $18.61
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
0% Synergy $1.01

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 $2.09
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+39% Synergy $0.92
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+36% Synergy $2.76
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+35% Synergy $2.04
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+34% Synergy $0.27
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+32% Synergy $0.67
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+32% Synergy $0.71
Oltec Matterweaver Oltec Matterweaver
+31% Synergy $1.91
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+31% Synergy $0.30
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+31% Synergy $0.32

Top Cards

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

Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+31% Synergy $4.85
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+31% Synergy $0.36
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $4.71
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+28% Synergy $6.44
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+24% Synergy $0.23
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+23% Synergy $1.89
Dispatch Dispatch
+22% Synergy $0.21
Enthusiastic Mechanaut Enthusiastic Mechanaut
+22% Synergy $0.30
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-9% Synergy $1.25
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 $32.23
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $5.03
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $47.57
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $50.00
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $53.53
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-7% Synergy $41.74
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $49.34

Creatures

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

Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+28% Synergy $0.27
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
+26% Synergy $0.60
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+25% Synergy $5.50
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+23% Synergy $0.56
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+22% Synergy $0.31
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+22% Synergy $12.95
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+21% Synergy $0.65
Alibou, Ancient Witness Alibou, Ancient Witness
+21% Synergy $0.29
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+21% Synergy $14.08
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
+21% Synergy $0.94
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+19% Synergy $0.09
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+19% Synergy $0.46
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+19% Synergy $3.19
Thopter Engineer Thopter Engineer
+18% Synergy $0.04
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+18% Synergy $0.47
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+16% Synergy $0.84
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+15% Synergy $0.18
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+15% Synergy $0.27
Pinnacle Emissary Pinnacle Emissary
+15% Synergy $1.21
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+15% Synergy $0.37
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+14% Synergy $2.00
Digsite Engineer Digsite Engineer
+14% Synergy $0.78
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+13% Synergy $0.90
Arcbound Shikari Arcbound Shikari
+13% Synergy $0.16
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+12% Synergy $0.31
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+12% Synergy $33.69
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+12% Synergy $0.29
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+12% Synergy $0.18
Cyberman Patrol Cyberman Patrol
+12% Synergy $4.38
Filigree Vector Filigree Vector
+11% Synergy $14.23
Angel of Invention Angel of Invention
+11% Synergy $0.40
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+11% Synergy $0.28
Arabella, Abandoned Doll Arabella, Abandoned Doll
+11% Synergy $0.37
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+10% Synergy $5.42
Mendicant Core, Guidelight Mendicant Core, Guidelight
+10% Synergy $0.97
Sentinel Sarah Lyons Sentinel Sarah Lyons
+10% Synergy $0.21
Zinnia, Valley's Voice Zinnia, Valley's Voice
+10% Synergy $0.24
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+10% Synergy $0.26
Securitron Squadron Securitron Squadron
+10% Synergy $0.85
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+9% Synergy $0.33
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+9% Synergy $1.67
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+8% Synergy $22.63
Sami, Wildcat Captain Sami, Wildcat Captain
+8% Synergy $0.87
Kilo, Apogee Mind Kilo, Apogee Mind
+6% Synergy $0.49
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+5% Synergy $0.41
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+4% Synergy $50.25
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
+4% Synergy $1.69
Patrolling Peacemaker Patrolling Peacemaker
+3% Synergy $1.27
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+3% Synergy $0.27
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+3% Synergy $3.47

Instants

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

Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+12% Synergy $0.22
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+8% Synergy $10.58
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+7% Synergy $5.04
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+5% Synergy $0.32
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+5% Synergy $4.56
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+5% Synergy $0.38
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+4% Synergy $4.82
Semester's End Semester's End
+4% Synergy $0.94
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+4% Synergy $1.97
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.22
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+3% Synergy $3.26
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+2% Synergy $0.35
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $1.17
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.32
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $2.03
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+1% Synergy $0.30
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $2.08
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
-1% Synergy $1.23
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-1% Synergy $0.93
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $7.07
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-1% Synergy $2.40
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-2% Synergy $13.32
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $6.98
Electrosiphon Electrosiphon
-2% Synergy $0.27
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-3% Synergy $2.62
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $2.10
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $51.48
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-6% Synergy $4.61
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $8.11
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-15% Synergy $1.40

Sorceries

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

Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+21% Synergy $0.23
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+21% Synergy $3.38
Voyage Home Voyage Home
+15% Synergy $0.29
Wake the Past Wake the Past
+7% Synergy $0.25
Fabricate Fabricate
+7% Synergy $9.12
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+7% Synergy $0.92
Austere Command Austere Command
+6% Synergy $0.42
March of Progress March of Progress
+6% Synergy $2.02
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+5% Synergy $7.14
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+4% Synergy $0.19
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+4% Synergy $0.19
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+4% Synergy $3.03
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+3% Synergy $0.38
Jolted Awake Jolted Awake
0% Synergy $0.08
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $2.36
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $1.21
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.49
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-8% Synergy $2.16

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 $1.07
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+16% Synergy $14.02
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
+14% Synergy $0.34
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+14% Synergy $2.43
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+12% Synergy $0.31
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+10% Synergy $1.29
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+9% Synergy $30.75
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+9% Synergy $0.88
Thopter Shop Thopter Shop
+9% Synergy $0.37
Animation Module Animation Module
+8% Synergy $2.38
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+8% Synergy $2.45
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+7% Synergy $1.65
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+7% Synergy $20.83
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+7% Synergy $1.97
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+6% Synergy $4.06
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+5% Synergy $0.37
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+5% Synergy $21.57
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+4% Synergy $48.26
Salvation Engine Salvation Engine
+4% Synergy $2.44
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+4% Synergy $0.61
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+3% Synergy $2.28
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+2% Synergy $2.74
Decoction Module Decoction Module
+1% Synergy $0.29
Gonti's Aether Heart Gonti's Aether Heart
+1% Synergy $0.88
Aether Refinery Aether Refinery
+1% Synergy $1.23
Automated Assembly Line Automated Assembly Line
+1% Synergy $0.18
Stone Idol Generator Stone Idol Generator
+1% Synergy $0.30
Aetherworks Marvel Aetherworks Marvel
0% Synergy $0.30
Izzet Generatorium Izzet Generatorium
0% Synergy $0.11
Cloud Key Cloud Key
0% Synergy $1.24
Lux Artillery Lux Artillery
0% Synergy $0.24
The Seriema The Seriema
0% Synergy $0.90
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.22
Long-Range Sensor Long-Range Sensor
-1% Synergy $0.24
Moxite Refinery Moxite Refinery
-3% Synergy $0.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.83

Enchantments

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

Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+20% Synergy $1.09
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+15% Synergy $7.06
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+13% Synergy $0.55
Tempered Steel Tempered Steel
+13% Synergy $2.99
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+11% Synergy $7.51
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+10% Synergy $3.19
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+9% Synergy $45.09
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+9% Synergy $0.43
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+8% Synergy $0.22
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+8% Synergy $5.40
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+8% Synergy $2.94
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+6% Synergy $4.86
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+6% Synergy $10.92
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+6% Synergy $1.68
Nahiri's Resolve Nahiri's Resolve
+6% Synergy $0.54
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+5% Synergy $14.23
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+4% Synergy $4.11
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+4% Synergy $4.50
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+3% Synergy $0.69
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
-1% Synergy $0.32

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 $3.78
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+6% Synergy $4.13
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+5% Synergy $34.54
Saheeli Rai Saheeli Rai
+4% Synergy $1.20
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+3% Synergy $1.26
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+2% Synergy $19.29

Utility Lands

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

Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+22% Synergy $0.51
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+21% Synergy $0.69
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+20% Synergy $1.66
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+20% Synergy $1.08
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+15% Synergy $11.99
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+15% Synergy $2.59
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+11% Synergy $11.00
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+10% Synergy $10.53
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+9% Synergy $0.27
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+8% Synergy $1.56
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+6% Synergy $36.57
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+6% Synergy $4.92
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+6% Synergy $7.02
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+5% Synergy $0.48
Fountainport Fountainport
+4% Synergy $2.94
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+3% Synergy $1.39
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+1% Synergy $4.86
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.19
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $23.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $3.76
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.39

Mana Artifacts

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

Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+12% Synergy $0.27
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+7% Synergy $0.21
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+6% Synergy $0.75
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+4% Synergy $0.53
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+4% Synergy $1.52
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+4% Synergy $4.61
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+2% Synergy $1.77
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+2% Synergy $1.64
Solar Array Solar Array
+1% Synergy $0.26
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $1.78
Solar Transformer Solar Transformer
0% Synergy $0.22
Conversion Apparatus Conversion Apparatus
0% Synergy $0.52
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $178.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.70
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-6% Synergy $0.19
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-6% Synergy $0.44
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-7% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-7% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-7% Synergy $2.91
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.46
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $2.24
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-9% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $0.97

Lands

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

Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+16% Synergy $0.21
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+16% Synergy $0.20
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+15% Synergy $0.20
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+15% Synergy $0.26
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.15
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+3% Synergy $3.76
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $3.31
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.13
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.14
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+2% Synergy $0.24
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.14
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+1% Synergy $0.14
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+1% Synergy $0.31
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
0% Synergy $0.21
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
0% Synergy $0.26
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
-1% Synergy $14.26
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-1% Synergy $0.22
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-1% Synergy $5.28
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-1% Synergy $0.21
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-2% Synergy $15.45
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-2% Synergy $15.89
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-2% Synergy $4.34
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-2% Synergy $5.65
Port Town Port Town
-2% Synergy $0.20
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.28
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-2% Synergy $0.19
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-2% Synergy $1.75
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-4% Synergy $0.24
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-4% Synergy $0.23
Training Center Training Center
-4% Synergy $12.10
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $15.61
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.17
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.27
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-5% Synergy $0.22
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-5% Synergy $7.90
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.25
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-5% Synergy $27.60
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-5% Synergy $0.20
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-5% Synergy $0.17
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-6% Synergy $9.34
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-6% Synergy $10.69
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-6% Synergy $27.77
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-6% Synergy $0.22
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-7% Synergy $0.52
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-7% Synergy $0.27
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-8% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.18
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-9% Synergy $0.22
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-9% Synergy $0.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.34

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