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Cid, Timeless Artificer
Price tag $4.44

Legendary CreatureHuman Artificer

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1151 Current Rank
#1113 Last Week
#1697 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.

Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
+2% Synergy $56.33
Changeling Wayfinder Changeling Wayfinder
+2% Synergy $0.15
Firdoch Core Firdoch Core
+1% Synergy $0.28
Omni-Changeling Omni-Changeling
+1% Synergy $0.27
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
0% Synergy $17.49

High Synergy Cards

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

Cid, Timeless Artificer Cid, Timeless Artificer
+81% Synergy $4.44
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+51% Synergy $0.74
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+50% Synergy $0.71
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+48% Synergy $1.95
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+45% Synergy $1.89
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+41% Synergy $0.16
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+40% Synergy $1.68
Machinist's Arsenal Machinist's Arsenal
+40% Synergy $0.47
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+38% Synergy $3.74
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+38% Synergy $5.67

Top Cards

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

Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+35% Synergy $0.34
Oltec Matterweaver Oltec Matterweaver
+35% Synergy $1.76
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+34% Synergy $0.09
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+33% Synergy $0.35
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+30% Synergy $1.60
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+28% Synergy $0.29
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+15% Synergy $0.25
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $0.94
Counterspell Counterspell
-10% Synergy $1.61
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-13% Synergy $1.13

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $32.42
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-7% Synergy $40.86
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $46.79
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy $53.94
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $45.04
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-13% Synergy $48.00

Creatures

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

Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+33% Synergy $2.56
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
+31% Synergy $0.56
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+23% Synergy $0.27
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+23% Synergy $5.49
Automated Artificer Automated Artificer
+22% Synergy $0.07
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+21% Synergy $12.98
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+19% Synergy $0.31
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+19% Synergy $1.63
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+19% Synergy $0.27
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+18% Synergy $0.45
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+18% Synergy $0.25
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
+18% Synergy $0.35
Chief Engineer Chief Engineer
+17% Synergy $0.81
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+16% Synergy $2.41
Mendicant Core, Guidelight Mendicant Core, Guidelight
+16% Synergy $1.16
Urza, Lord Protector Urza, Lord Protector
+15% Synergy $7.93
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+14% Synergy $0.23
Lita, Mechanical Engineer Lita, Mechanical Engineer
+14% Synergy $1.10
Memory Guardian Memory Guardian
+14% Synergy $0.14
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+14% Synergy $28.79
Rook Turret Rook Turret
+14% Synergy $0.05
Wraith, Vicious Vigilante Wraith, Vicious Vigilante
+14% Synergy $0.13
Myrsmith Myrsmith
+14% Synergy $0.08
Digsite Engineer Digsite Engineer
+13% Synergy $0.83
Mechan Assembler Mechan Assembler
+13% Synergy $0.06
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+12% Synergy $2.88
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+12% Synergy $2.77
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+11% Synergy $2.29
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+11% Synergy $14.55
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+11% Synergy $0.27
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+10% Synergy $2.13
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+10% Synergy $0.22
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
+10% Synergy $1.10
Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo da Vinci
+10% Synergy $0.47
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+9% Synergy $46.44
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+9% Synergy $0.43
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+9% Synergy $1.18
Guidelight Synergist Guidelight Synergist
+9% Synergy $0.05
Transplant Theorist Transplant Theorist
+9% Synergy $0.09
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+8% Synergy $0.24
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+8% Synergy $0.52
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+8% Synergy $6.26
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+8% Synergy $10.43
Vedalken Engineer Vedalken Engineer
+7% Synergy $0.22
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
+6% Synergy $0.84
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+6% Synergy $0.09
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+5% Synergy $4.12
Research Thief Research Thief
+4% Synergy $1.84
Riptide Gearhulk Riptide Gearhulk
+2% Synergy $2.28
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+2% Synergy $3.32

Instants

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

Dispatch Dispatch
+24% Synergy $0.21
Access Denied Access Denied
+14% Synergy $2.42
Launch Mishap Launch Mishap
+7% Synergy $0.17
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+6% Synergy $0.10
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+5% Synergy $4.69
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+3% Synergy $4.43
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+3% Synergy $0.26
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+2% Synergy $0.42
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $52.46
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-1% Synergy $14.57
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-1% Synergy $1.01
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-4% Synergy $3.10
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.28
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $8.01
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $1.95
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy $2.64
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-7% Synergy $1.27
Negate Negate
-10% Synergy $0.25
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-11% Synergy $0.86
Swan Song Swan Song
-11% Synergy $8.72

Sorceries

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

Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+26% Synergy $3.58
Voyage Home Voyage Home
+22% Synergy $0.19
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+21% Synergy $0.18
Aerith Rescue Mission Aerith Rescue Mission
+16% Synergy $0.06
The Crystal's Chosen The Crystal's Chosen
+14% Synergy $0.03
Fabricate Fabricate
+11% Synergy $9.10
March of Progress March of Progress
+9% Synergy $3.05
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+4% Synergy $2.14
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+4% Synergy $3.77
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+1% Synergy $3.47
Windfall Windfall
-3% Synergy $4.08
Ponder Ponder
-6% Synergy $1.36
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $5.00
Austere Command Austere Command
-8% Synergy $0.44
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-14% Synergy $2.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+24% Synergy $0.30
Thief's Knife Thief's Knife
+19% Synergy $0.09
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+18% Synergy $0.25
Dragoon's Lance Dragoon's Lance
+18% Synergy $0.06
Paladin's Arms Paladin's Arms
+17% Synergy $0.05
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+16% Synergy $30.88
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+15% Synergy $0.30
White Mage's Staff White Mage's Staff
+15% Synergy $0.06
Sage's Nouliths Sage's Nouliths
+14% Synergy $0.07
Dancer's Chakrams Dancer's Chakrams
+13% Synergy $0.31
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+11% Synergy $1.24
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+11% Synergy $16.02
Magitek Armor Magitek Armor
+11% Synergy $0.06
Mirror Gallery Mirror Gallery
+11% Synergy $15.16
Thopter Shop Thopter Shop
+11% Synergy $0.36
Monk's Fist Monk's Fist
+11% Synergy $0.06
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+10% Synergy $12.33
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+10% Synergy $0.14
Adventurer's Airship Adventurer's Airship
+10% Synergy $0.05
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+9% Synergy $45.20
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+9% Synergy $32.13
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+8% Synergy $1.09
The Regalia The Regalia
+8% Synergy $0.96
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+8% Synergy $2.80
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+7% Synergy $15.19
The Lunar Whale The Lunar Whale
+7% Synergy $0.18
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+6% Synergy $1.98
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+3% Synergy $1.70
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+3% Synergy $1.54
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+2% Synergy $1.20
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+2% Synergy $0.47
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+1% Synergy $22.17
Salvation Engine Salvation Engine
+1% Synergy $2.25
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+1% Synergy $1.61
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-1% Synergy $4.74
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.64
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.36

Enchantments

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

Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+23% Synergy $0.35
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+21% Synergy $0.69
Arcane Adaptation Arcane Adaptation
+11% Synergy $3.59
Leyline of Transformation Leyline of Transformation
+8% Synergy $0.36
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+7% Synergy $3.69
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+6% Synergy $14.15
Tempered Steel Tempered Steel
+6% Synergy $2.71
Astral Drift Astral Drift
+6% Synergy $0.17
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+5% Synergy $6.74
Astral Slide Astral Slide
+5% Synergy $0.77
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+3% Synergy $45.51
Propaganda Propaganda
-14% Synergy $3.23
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-15% Synergy $5.88

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+14% Synergy $3.72

Utility Lands

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

Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+37% Synergy $0.72
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+34% Synergy $0.98
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+24% Synergy $9.95
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+24% Synergy $1.82
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+21% Synergy $11.59
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+19% Synergy $11.40
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+16% Synergy $0.87
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+13% Synergy $1.38
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+10% Synergy $4.49
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+8% Synergy $0.31
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+7% Synergy $35.87
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+7% Synergy $1.91
Mutavault Mutavault
+6% Synergy $3.84
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+5% Synergy $0.61
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+5% Synergy $0.13
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+4% Synergy $0.10
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+4% Synergy $1.25
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.05
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.31
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $20.49
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-19% Synergy $3.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+13% Synergy $4.89
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+12% Synergy $2.87
White Auracite White Auracite
+10% Synergy $0.15
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+9% Synergy $2.48
Cargo Ship Cargo Ship
+9% Synergy $0.06
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $3.53
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $175.80
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.16
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-11% Synergy $0.36
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-13% Synergy $0.23
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-15% Synergy $0.20
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-15% Synergy $0.77
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-19% Synergy $1.71

Lands

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

Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+31% Synergy $0.13
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+23% Synergy $0.15
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+11% Synergy $0.14
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
+10% Synergy $0.09
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+8% Synergy $4.56
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+4% Synergy $8.71
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.17
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.08
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+3% Synergy $0.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.09
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+3% Synergy $0.19
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+3% Synergy $0.39
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.17
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.22
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.12
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+1% Synergy $13.67
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
0% Synergy $0.26
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
0% Synergy $0.43
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-1% Synergy $0.13
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.22
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-2% Synergy $15.07
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $4.92
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-3% Synergy $7.27
Tundra Tundra
-3% Synergy
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-3% Synergy $17.13
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-3% Synergy $0.30
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $8.01
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.12
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-5% Synergy $4.30
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $3.97
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-6% Synergy $3.52
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-6% Synergy $0.04
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-7% Synergy $0.17
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.17
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.20
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-9% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-9% Synergy $0.10
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-9% Synergy $15.18
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-10% Synergy $6.73
Port Town Port Town
-15% Synergy $0.16

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