App icon for MTG Life Counter: Lotus
MTG Life Counter: Lotus Track life and commander damage for up to 10 players
Launch

Cid, Timeless Artificer
Price tag $10.50

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

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#1117 Current Rank
#1210 Last Week
#1930 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.

Wraith, Vicious Vigilante Wraith, Vicious Vigilante
+11% Synergy $0.12
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
+9% Synergy $1.09
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
+6% Synergy $0.11
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
+5% Synergy $0.92
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+5% Synergy $9.19

High Synergy Cards

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

Cid, Timeless Artificer Cid, Timeless Artificer
+76% Synergy $10.50
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+53% Synergy $0.41
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+51% Synergy $0.57
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+50% Synergy $1.19
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+44% Synergy $1.85
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+43% Synergy $0.12
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+40% Synergy $3.01
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+40% Synergy $1.47
Machinist's Arsenal Machinist's Arsenal
+39% Synergy $0.74
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+38% Synergy $0.79

Top Cards

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

Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+37% Synergy $0.03
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+37% Synergy $0.34
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+36% Synergy $0.44
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+36% Synergy $5.27
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+30% Synergy $0.20
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+27% Synergy $1.11
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+15% Synergy $0.26
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.19
Counterspell Counterspell
-7% Synergy $1.59
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-12% Synergy $1.36

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $32.03
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $50.70
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-8% Synergy $44.75
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-10% Synergy $50.96
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-13% Synergy $36.91

Creatures

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

Oltec Matterweaver Oltec Matterweaver
+35% Synergy $1.44
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
+30% Synergy $0.45
Automated Artificer Automated Artificer
+25% Synergy $0.05
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+24% Synergy $3.05
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+23% Synergy $0.27
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+21% Synergy $0.37
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+21% Synergy $13.23
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
+20% Synergy $0.30
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+19% Synergy $0.25
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+19% Synergy $0.27
Chief Engineer Chief Engineer
+19% Synergy $0.72
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+18% Synergy $1.61
Urza, Lord Protector Urza, Lord Protector
+17% Synergy $7.49
Memory Guardian Memory Guardian
+17% Synergy $0.22
Myrsmith Myrsmith
+17% Synergy $0.10
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+16% Synergy $0.29
Mechan Assembler Mechan Assembler
+16% Synergy $0.10
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+15% Synergy $2.11
Digsite Engineer Digsite Engineer
+15% Synergy $0.74
Rook Turret Rook Turret
+15% Synergy $0.02
Mendicant Core, Guidelight Mendicant Core, Guidelight
+14% Synergy $1.13
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+13% Synergy $0.39
Lita, Mechanical Engineer Lita, Mechanical Engineer
+13% Synergy $13.06
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+12% Synergy $2.83
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+12% Synergy $14.19
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+12% Synergy $0.31
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+11% Synergy $1.55
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+11% Synergy $29.43
Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo da Vinci
+11% Synergy $0.64
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+10% Synergy $42.37
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+10% Synergy $2.34
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+10% Synergy $3.65
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+10% Synergy $1.01
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+10% Synergy $7.28
Transplant Theorist Transplant Theorist
+10% Synergy $0.09
Metallurgeon Metallurgeon
+9% Synergy $0.23
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+8% Synergy $0.65
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+8% Synergy $0.47
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+8% Synergy $0.51
Iron Giant Iron Giant
+8% Synergy $0.07
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+7% Synergy $0.24
Vedalken Engineer Vedalken Engineer
+7% Synergy $0.14
Guidelight Synergist Guidelight Synergist
+7% Synergy $0.09
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+7% Synergy $3.13
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+6% Synergy $4.97
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+6% Synergy $0.17
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+5% Synergy $32.07
Research Thief Research Thief
+4% Synergy $1.11
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+3% Synergy $2.79
Riptide Gearhulk Riptide Gearhulk
+2% Synergy $2.08

Instants

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

Dispatch Dispatch
+22% Synergy $0.32
Access Denied Access Denied
+14% Synergy $2.72
Launch Mishap Launch Mishap
+7% Synergy $0.17
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+5% Synergy $3.71
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+5% Synergy $0.31
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+5% Synergy $0.13
Slash of Light Slash of Light
+5% Synergy $0.04
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+4% Synergy $4.92
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $46.95
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+1% Synergy $0.59
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+1% Synergy $5.53
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-2% Synergy $2.01
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $8.07
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-4% Synergy $1.82
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.46
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy $1.46
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.30
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-9% Synergy $0.65
Negate Negate
-9% Synergy $0.26
Swan Song Swan Song
-11% Synergy $8.52

Sorceries

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

Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+27% Synergy $4.43
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+22% Synergy $0.25
Voyage Home Voyage Home
+20% Synergy $0.27
Aerith Rescue Mission Aerith Rescue Mission
+17% Synergy $0.06
The Crystal's Chosen The Crystal's Chosen
+14% Synergy $0.07
March of Progress March of Progress
+11% Synergy $1.16
Fabricate Fabricate
+9% Synergy $8.72
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+4% Synergy $1.38
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+4% Synergy $3.78
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+2% Synergy $0.71
Windfall Windfall
-3% Synergy $4.12
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $1.70
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $3.35
Austere Command Austere Command
-7% Synergy $0.18
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-12% Synergy $1.77

Utility Artifacts

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

Mirror Box Mirror Box
+31% Synergy $3.49
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+25% Synergy $0.30
Thief's Knife Thief's Knife
+21% Synergy $0.10
Dragoon's Lance Dragoon's Lance
+19% Synergy $0.06
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+17% Synergy $28.02
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+16% Synergy $0.33
Paladin's Arms Paladin's Arms
+16% Synergy $0.08
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+15% Synergy $0.32
White Mage's Staff White Mage's Staff
+15% Synergy $0.07
Dancer's Chakrams Dancer's Chakrams
+14% Synergy $0.26
Thopter Shop Thopter Shop
+14% Synergy $0.30
Sage's Nouliths Sage's Nouliths
+14% Synergy $0.06
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+11% Synergy $40.83
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+11% Synergy $22.41
Monk's Fist Monk's Fist
+11% Synergy $0.03
Magitek Armor Magitek Armor
+11% Synergy $0.10
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+10% Synergy $9.90
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+10% Synergy $0.20
Mirror Gallery Mirror Gallery
+10% Synergy $22.66
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+9% Synergy $1.01
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+9% Synergy $2.23
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+9% Synergy $15.23
Adventurer's Airship Adventurer's Airship
+9% Synergy $0.04
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+9% Synergy $1.92
The Regalia The Regalia
+7% Synergy $1.70
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+5% Synergy $1.59
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+5% Synergy $8.13
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+4% Synergy $2.42
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+3% Synergy $1.92
Salvation Engine Salvation Engine
+1% Synergy $1.79
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+1% Synergy $0.86
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
0% Synergy $17.55
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
0% Synergy $2.49
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-1% Synergy $32.10
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.32

Enchantments

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

Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+22% Synergy $0.24
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+20% Synergy $0.51
Arcane Adaptation Arcane Adaptation
+10% Synergy $2.35
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+8% Synergy $4.80
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+7% Synergy $16.76
Tempered Steel Tempered Steel
+6% Synergy $2.18
Leyline of Transformation Leyline of Transformation
+6% Synergy $0.38
Astral Drift Astral Drift
+6% Synergy $0.18
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+5% Synergy $44.22
Astral Slide Astral Slide
+5% Synergy $0.60
Propaganda Propaganda
-14% Synergy $2.29
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-16% Synergy $4.99

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+13% Synergy $3.13
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+2% Synergy $19.27

Utility Lands

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

Ancient Den Ancient Den
+34% Synergy $1.88
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+26% Synergy $11.15
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+24% Synergy $1.01
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+23% Synergy $11.40
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+17% Synergy $11.64
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+15% Synergy $1.87
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+14% Synergy $1.26
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+9% Synergy $35.27
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+9% Synergy $6.54
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+7% Synergy $1.46
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.29
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+6% Synergy $0.11
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+6% Synergy $0.10
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+5% Synergy $0.72
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+5% Synergy $0.07
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+5% Synergy $1.88
Mutavault Mutavault
+5% Synergy $3.84
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.31
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+2% Synergy $0.44
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
-3% Synergy $0.91
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $18.48
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-6% Synergy $3.84
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-21% Synergy $2.03

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+12% Synergy $2.05
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+12% Synergy $2.15
White Auracite White Auracite
+11% Synergy $0.10
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+10% Synergy $2.31
Cargo Ship Cargo Ship
+8% Synergy $0.08
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+7% Synergy $2.60
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+3% Synergy $181.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.48
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-6% Synergy $0.16
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-10% Synergy $0.20
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-13% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-15% Synergy $0.12
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-16% Synergy $1.06
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-20% Synergy $1.05

Lands

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

Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+31% Synergy $0.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+27% Synergy $0.16
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+10% Synergy $0.18
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
+10% Synergy $0.08
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+9% Synergy $2.74
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.12
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+5% Synergy $0.17
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+5% Synergy $0.07
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+4% Synergy $0.25
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.15
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+4% Synergy $0.54
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+3% Synergy $7.55
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+3% Synergy $17.71
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+3% Synergy $0.13
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.05
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+2% Synergy $0.29
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
0% Synergy $13.51
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
0% Synergy $0.12
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $15.26
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.27
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-1% Synergy $0.29
Tundra Tundra
-1% Synergy
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-1% Synergy $21.72
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-1% Synergy $22.48
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-2% Synergy $11.95
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $8.07
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $4.79
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $25.96
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $23.27
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-2% Synergy $8.85
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-3% Synergy $0.21
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $4.15
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.21
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-6% Synergy $0.10
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-7% Synergy $0.16
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-7% Synergy $4.48
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-8% Synergy $0.12
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-8% Synergy $13.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-9% Synergy $0.12
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-9% Synergy $3.54
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-10% Synergy $0.12
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-13% Synergy $5.85
Port Town Port Town
-16% Synergy $0.22

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Cid, Timeless Artificer.