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Cid, Timeless Artificer
Price tag $9.50

Legendary CreatureHuman Artificer

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#1690 Current Rank
#1366 Last Week
#2771 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Cid, Timeless Artificer.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Cid, Timeless Artificer decks.

Machinist's Arsenal Machinist's Arsenal
+31% Synergy $0.75
Rook Turret Rook Turret
+22% Synergy $0.04
Aerith Rescue Mission Aerith Rescue Mission
+20% Synergy $0.05
Iron Giant Iron Giant
+19% Synergy $0.06
Adventurer's Airship Adventurer's Airship
+19% Synergy $0.04

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Cid, Timeless Artificer's abilities and overall game plan.

Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+70% Synergy $0.48
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+63% Synergy $0.62
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+59% Synergy $0.15
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
+56% Synergy $0.29
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+53% Synergy $3.89
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+53% Synergy $0.86
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
+53% Synergy $0.44
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+51% Synergy $0.07
Chief Engineer Chief Engineer
+50% Synergy $0.60
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+49% Synergy $1.42

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Cid, Timeless Artificer decks.

Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+48% Synergy $1.78
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+47% Synergy $0.24
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+46% Synergy $0.26
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+45% Synergy $2.89
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+45% Synergy $0.25
Oltec Matterweaver Oltec Matterweaver
+44% Synergy $1.43
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+41% Synergy $1.66
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+28% Synergy $0.26
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $1.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-14% 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
+36% Synergy $11.76
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $45.06
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $48.94
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $67.99
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $48.08
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $28.27
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $42.63
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $34.98

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Cid, Timeless Artificer's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+44% Synergy $2.34
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+42% Synergy $1.64
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+42% Synergy $0.27
Myrsmith Myrsmith
+41% Synergy $0.09
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+40% Synergy $0.23
Urza, Lord Protector Urza, Lord Protector
+35% Synergy $7.67
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+34% Synergy $1.26
Digsite Engineer Digsite Engineer
+34% Synergy $0.66
Automated Artificer Automated Artificer
+34% Synergy $0.06
Memory Guardian Memory Guardian
+32% Synergy $0.20
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+31% Synergy $0.91
Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo da Vinci
+28% Synergy $0.61
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+26% Synergy $0.29
Vedalken Engineer Vedalken Engineer
+23% Synergy $0.13
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+22% Synergy $1.36
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+22% Synergy $0.48
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+21% Synergy $34.85
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+21% Synergy $0.34
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+18% Synergy $2.78
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+18% Synergy $0.40
Arcum Dagsson Arcum Dagsson
+18% Synergy $11.85
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+17% Synergy $1.73
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+16% Synergy $0.59
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+16% Synergy $30.11
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+15% Synergy $42.20
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+15% Synergy $0.44
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+15% Synergy $0.24
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+15% Synergy $2.02
Chrome Courier Chrome Courier
+15% Synergy $0.04
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+14% Synergy $0.18
Lita, Mechanical Engineer Lita, Mechanical Engineer
+14% Synergy $12.01
Ironwill Forger Ironwill Forger
+14% Synergy $0.53
Aviation Pioneer Aviation Pioneer
+13% Synergy $0.05
Aspiring Aeronaut Aspiring Aeronaut
+13% Synergy $0.06
Faerie Mechanist Faerie Mechanist
+13% Synergy $0.06
Wing Splicer Wing Splicer
+12% Synergy $0.36
Metallurgeon Metallurgeon
+12% Synergy $0.25
Blade Splicer Blade Splicer
+11% Synergy $0.17
Transplant Theorist Transplant Theorist
+11% Synergy $0.07
Grand Architect Grand Architect
+11% Synergy $1.29
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+10% Synergy $2.78
Nimble Thopterist Nimble Thopterist
+10% Synergy $0.02
Schema Thief Schema Thief
+10% Synergy $0.31
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+9% Synergy $11.27
Guidelight Synergist Guidelight Synergist
+9% Synergy $0.08
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+9% Synergy $0.52
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+8% Synergy $0.15
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+7% Synergy $4.05
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+7% Synergy $0.49
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+2% Synergy $0.22

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Cid, Timeless Artificer safe.

Mana Drain Mana Drain
+18% Synergy $42.96
Dispatch Dispatch
+13% Synergy $0.45
Slash of Light Slash of Light
+9% Synergy $0.03
Access Denied Access Denied
+6% Synergy $3.45
Urza's Command Urza's Command
+6% Synergy $0.19
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+5% Synergy $0.21
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+4% Synergy $3.56
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.24
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+3% Synergy $7.15
Urza's Rebuff Urza's Rebuff
+3% Synergy $0.10
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+2% Synergy $0.26
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+1% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $1.75
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.64
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-3% Synergy $0.34
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-5% Synergy $1.51
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-9% Synergy $1.46
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-11% Synergy $0.31
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-13% Synergy $2.22
Counterspell Counterspell
-14% Synergy $1.65
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-15% Synergy $0.84

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Cid, Timeless Artificer's game plan and control the board.

March of Progress March of Progress
+27% Synergy $0.91
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+26% Synergy $0.43
Voyage Home Voyage Home
+13% Synergy $0.22
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+13% Synergy $2.52
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+11% Synergy $8.66
Fabricate Fabricate
+10% Synergy $7.90
Retrieve the Esper Retrieve the Esper
+10% Synergy $0.02
The Crystal's Chosen The Crystal's Chosen
+7% Synergy $0.10
Repair and Recharge Repair and Recharge
+5% Synergy $0.12
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+4% Synergy $0.86
Farewell Farewell
+3% Synergy $4.30
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $34.20
Preordain Preordain
-2% Synergy $0.61
Ponder Ponder
-4% Synergy $1.65
Austere Command Austere Command
-8% Synergy $0.44
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-18% Synergy $1.71

Utility Artifacts

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

Thopter Shop Thopter Shop
+30% Synergy $0.38
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+27% Synergy $39.41
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+27% Synergy $0.30
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+21% Synergy $14.59
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+19% Synergy $42.07
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+17% Synergy $3.18
Thief's Knife Thief's Knife
+16% Synergy $0.09
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+16% Synergy $3.88
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+15% Synergy $0.32
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+15% Synergy $2.65
Dragoon's Lance Dragoon's Lance
+14% Synergy $0.09
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+13% Synergy $0.63
Phoenix Down Phoenix Down
+11% Synergy $0.16
Monk's Fist Monk's Fist
+11% Synergy $0.02
Crystal Fragments Summon: Alexander Crystal Fragments
+11% Synergy $0.11
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+10% Synergy $12.75
World Map World Map
+10% Synergy $0.15
White Mage's Staff White Mage's Staff
+9% Synergy $0.05
Skybox Ferry Skybox Ferry
+9% Synergy $0.02
Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+8% Synergy $0.10
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+8% Synergy $2.23
Lion Heart Lion Heart
+8% Synergy $0.12
Hulldrifter Hulldrifter
+7% Synergy $0.05
Paladin's Arms Paladin's Arms
+7% Synergy $0.06
Sage's Nouliths Sage's Nouliths
+7% Synergy $0.04
Carnage Altar Carnage Altar
+6% Synergy $0.18
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+6% Synergy $1.73
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+5% Synergy $11.27
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+4% Synergy $1.16
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $29.26
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+3% Synergy $2.49
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+2% Synergy $10.62
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+1% Synergy $0.95
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+1% Synergy $2.13
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $1.30
Salvation Engine Salvation Engine
-2% Synergy $1.57
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.24
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
-4% Synergy $0.39
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Cid, Timeless Artificer's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+31% Synergy $0.65
Tempered Steel Tempered Steel
+19% Synergy $1.88
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+18% Synergy $46.21
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
+7% Synergy $0.08
Arcane Adaptation Arcane Adaptation
+7% Synergy $1.92
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+7% Synergy $1.56
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+5% Synergy $1.65
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+4% Synergy $0.17
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+3% Synergy $9.18
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
0% Synergy $3.99
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
0% Synergy $3.67
Propaganda Propaganda
-6% Synergy $2.01

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Cid, Timeless Artificer to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+13% Synergy $2.39

Utility Lands

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

Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+44% Synergy $0.58
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+40% Synergy $0.76
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+24% Synergy $9.47
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+23% Synergy $0.86
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+20% Synergy $0.77
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+15% Synergy $7.74
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+11% Synergy $0.23
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+10% Synergy $38.71
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+8% Synergy $0.49
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+7% Synergy $1.33
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+7% Synergy $0.11
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+7% Synergy $5.10
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+6% Synergy $20.12
Foundry of the Consuls Foundry of the Consuls
+6% Synergy $0.16
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.46
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+5% Synergy $0.12
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.27
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+3% Synergy $0.51
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+1% Synergy $0.61
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy $19.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-24% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+28% Synergy $1.81
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+18% Synergy $2.44
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+15% Synergy $2.58
White Auracite White Auracite
+13% Synergy $0.09
Cargo Ship Cargo Ship
+12% Synergy $0.10
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+11% Synergy $153.22
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+8% Synergy $0.31
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+7% Synergy $0.17
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+6% Synergy $4.37
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+5% Synergy $1.29
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+3% Synergy $2.82
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+2% Synergy $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $1.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.51
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-10% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.22
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-12% Synergy $0.38

Lands

The mana base foundation for Cid, Timeless Artificer decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+38% Synergy $0.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+28% Synergy $0.18
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+20% Synergy $2.62
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+18% Synergy $0.13
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+15% Synergy $0.33
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+12% Synergy $0.27
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+12% Synergy $0.28
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+11% Synergy $0.20
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
+9% Synergy $0.12
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.23
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+4% Synergy $0.19
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+4% Synergy $8.46
Abandoned Campground Abandoned Campground
+4% Synergy $0.05
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+4% Synergy $1.78
Tundra Tundra
+3% Synergy
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+2% Synergy $0.76
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+2% Synergy $0.18
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+2% Synergy $0.70
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+2% Synergy $0.07
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+1% Synergy $0.22
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.05
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
0% Synergy $0.05
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $34.20
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.05
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.22
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-1% Synergy $0.41
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $3.53
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $15.21
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.64
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-4% Synergy $0.18
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-4% Synergy $11.67
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-5% Synergy $17.48
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $3.39
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-6% Synergy $9.92
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.30
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-8% Synergy $3.34
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-9% Synergy $0.45
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-10% Synergy $0.11
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-14% Synergy $4.40
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-16% Synergy $13.72
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-16% Synergy $0.45
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-18% Synergy $4.80
Port Town Port Town
-25% Synergy $0.17

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Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Rebbec, Architect of Ascension // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
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Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist Othelm, Sigardian Outcast Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist // Othelm, Sigardian Outcast
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
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