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Cid, Timeless Artificer
Price tag $5.18

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

#1184 Current Rank
#1165 Last Week
#1605 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
+5% Synergy $21.62
Firdoch Core Firdoch Core
+4% Synergy $0.27
Changeling Wayfinder Changeling Wayfinder
+3% Synergy $0.28
Stalactite Dagger Stalactite Dagger
+3% Synergy $0.17
Fugitive Droid Fugitive Droid
+2% Synergy $0.23

High Synergy Cards

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

Cid, Timeless Artificer Cid, Timeless Artificer
+82% Synergy $5.18
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+51% Synergy $0.99
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+50% Synergy $0.79
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+49% Synergy $1.65
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+45% Synergy $2.06
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+43% Synergy $0.29
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+42% Synergy $4.84
Machinist's Arsenal Machinist's Arsenal
+41% Synergy $0.44
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+41% Synergy $2.14
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+38% Synergy $1.02

Top Cards

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

Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+36% Synergy $0.45
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+33% Synergy $0.13
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+32% Synergy $0.36
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+31% Synergy $2.17
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+28% Synergy $0.35
Dispatch Dispatch
+25% Synergy $0.29
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+16% Synergy $0.30
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-5% Synergy $1.25
Counterspell Counterspell
-8% Synergy $2.09
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-12% Synergy $1.37

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $32.30
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $41.18
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $7.19
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $51.58
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy $58.42
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $52.78
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-14% Synergy $49.53

Creatures

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

Oltec Matterweaver Oltec Matterweaver
+34% Synergy $2.05
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+32% Synergy $2.63
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
+31% Synergy $0.66
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+23% Synergy $13.77
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+23% Synergy $0.39
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+23% Synergy $6.22
Automated Artificer Automated Artificer
+21% Synergy $0.20
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+20% Synergy $0.50
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+19% Synergy $0.55
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+19% Synergy $1.88
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+18% Synergy $2.61
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+18% Synergy $0.30
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
+17% Synergy $0.31
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+16% Synergy $0.38
Chief Engineer Chief Engineer
+16% Synergy $0.86
Mendicant Core, Guidelight Mendicant Core, Guidelight
+15% Synergy $0.91
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+15% Synergy $0.36
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+15% Synergy $31.14
Urza, Lord Protector Urza, Lord Protector
+14% Synergy $9.00
Memory Guardian Memory Guardian
+14% Synergy $0.30
Rook Turret Rook Turret
+14% Synergy $0.17
Wraith, Vicious Vigilante Wraith, Vicious Vigilante
+14% Synergy $0.17
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+13% Synergy $3.24
Lita, Mechanical Engineer Lita, Mechanical Engineer
+13% Synergy $11.40
Digsite Engineer Digsite Engineer
+13% Synergy $0.67
Myrsmith Myrsmith
+13% Synergy $0.19
Mechan Assembler Mechan Assembler
+13% Synergy $0.15
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+11% Synergy $2.30
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+11% Synergy $2.03
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+11% Synergy $0.31
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+10% Synergy $15.77
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+10% Synergy $2.92
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
+10% Synergy $1.42
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+9% Synergy $53.73
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+9% Synergy $0.48
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+9% Synergy $0.24
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+9% Synergy $0.26
Guidelight Synergist Guidelight Synergist
+9% Synergy $0.15
Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo da Vinci
+9% Synergy $0.49
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+8% Synergy $0.60
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+8% Synergy $1.65
Transplant Theorist Transplant Theorist
+8% Synergy $0.24
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+7% Synergy $6.07
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+7% Synergy $11.31
Vedalken Engineer Vedalken Engineer
+6% Synergy $0.25
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
+6% Synergy $0.67
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+5% Synergy $4.58
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+5% Synergy $0.22
Research Thief Research Thief
+4% Synergy $2.47
Riptide Gearhulk Riptide Gearhulk
+2% Synergy $2.49

Instants

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

Access Denied Access Denied
+14% Synergy $2.48
Launch Mishap Launch Mishap
+7% Synergy $0.23
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+6% Synergy $4.66
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+6% Synergy $0.29
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+3% Synergy $5.33
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+3% Synergy $0.34
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+2% Synergy $0.44
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
0% Synergy $1.65
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $50.42
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-2% Synergy $2.91
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.37
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $8.05
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-5% Synergy $2.03
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy $2.44
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-7% Synergy $1.35
Negate Negate
-9% Synergy $0.06
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-10% Synergy $1.28
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $8.38

Sorceries

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

Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+26% Synergy $3.62
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+22% Synergy $0.26
Voyage Home Voyage Home
+22% Synergy $0.34
Aerith Rescue Mission Aerith Rescue Mission
+16% Synergy $0.14
The Crystal's Chosen The Crystal's Chosen
+14% Synergy $0.15
Fabricate Fabricate
+13% Synergy $8.98
March of Progress March of Progress
+9% Synergy $1.34
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+4% Synergy $2.60
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+3% Synergy $2.33
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+2% Synergy $1.14
Windfall Windfall
-3% Synergy $5.37
Ponder Ponder
-6% Synergy $1.40
Austere Command Austere Command
-7% Synergy $0.43
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-15% Synergy $2.66

Utility Artifacts

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

Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+26% Synergy $0.41
Thief's Knife Thief's Knife
+19% Synergy $0.19
Dragoon's Lance Dragoon's Lance
+18% Synergy $0.16
Paladin's Arms Paladin's Arms
+18% Synergy $0.15
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+17% Synergy $0.38
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+16% Synergy $28.79
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+15% Synergy $0.28
White Mage's Staff White Mage's Staff
+14% Synergy $0.13
Sage's Nouliths Sage's Nouliths
+14% Synergy $0.12
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+13% Synergy $1.32
Dancer's Chakrams Dancer's Chakrams
+13% Synergy $0.31
Mirror Gallery Mirror Gallery
+12% Synergy $12.24
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+11% Synergy $16.64
Magitek Armor Magitek Armor
+11% Synergy $0.12
Monk's Fist Monk's Fist
+11% Synergy $0.12
The Regalia The Regalia
+10% Synergy $1.07
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+10% Synergy $10.91
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+10% Synergy $0.19
Thopter Shop Thopter Shop
+10% Synergy $0.39
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+10% Synergy $38.22
Adventurer's Airship Adventurer's Airship
+10% Synergy $0.05
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+9% Synergy $48.02
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+8% Synergy $2.57
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+7% Synergy $1.45
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+7% Synergy $2.51
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+7% Synergy $18.48
The Lunar Whale The Lunar Whale
+7% Synergy $0.27
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+3% Synergy $2.59
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+2% Synergy $19.64
Salvation Engine Salvation Engine
+2% Synergy $2.46
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+2% Synergy $1.31
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+1% Synergy $1.35
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-1% Synergy $4.65
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-3% Synergy $5.80
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.56

Enchantments

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

Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+24% Synergy $0.45
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+21% Synergy $3.18
Arcane Adaptation Arcane Adaptation
+10% Synergy $5.03
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+8% Synergy $3.72
Leyline of Transformation Leyline of Transformation
+8% Synergy $0.42
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+7% Synergy $14.40
Tempered Steel Tempered Steel
+5% Synergy $3.14
Astral Drift Astral Drift
+5% Synergy $0.23
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+4% Synergy $6.11
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+3% Synergy $51.58
Propaganda Propaganda
-13% Synergy $3.22
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-15% Synergy $5.86

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+14% Synergy $4.61

Utility Lands

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

Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+38% Synergy $0.65
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+36% Synergy $0.96
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+25% Synergy $9.07
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+25% Synergy $7.61
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+22% Synergy $13.10
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+20% Synergy $12.22
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+17% Synergy $1.20
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+14% Synergy $0.94
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+10% Synergy $5.39
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+8% Synergy $37.08
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+8% Synergy $0.36
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+7% Synergy $2.11
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+5% Synergy $0.55
Mutavault Mutavault
+5% Synergy $4.96
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+5% Synergy $0.16
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+4% Synergy $1.50
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+4% Synergy $0.16
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.39
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $24.44
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-19% Synergy $3.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+12% Synergy $3.98
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+12% Synergy $1.92
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+9% Synergy $3.35
Cargo Ship Cargo Ship
+9% Synergy $0.07
White Auracite White Auracite
+9% Synergy $0.19
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $3.80
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $191.56
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.37
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-6% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-12% Synergy $0.36
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-12% Synergy $0.30
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-15% Synergy $0.26
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-15% Synergy $1.06
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-18% Synergy $2.55

Lands

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

Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+32% Synergy $0.25
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+22% Synergy $0.19
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+11% Synergy $0.25
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
+10% Synergy $0.17
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+7% Synergy $4.99
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+5% Synergy $9.60
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+4% Synergy $0.37
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+4% Synergy $1.00
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.22
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.22
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.21
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+2% Synergy $0.35
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.30
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+2% Synergy $0.28
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+1% Synergy $13.90
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.09
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.23
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-1% Synergy $7.35
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-1% Synergy $0.35
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-1% Synergy $16.38
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-1% Synergy $0.34
Tundra Tundra
-2% Synergy
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-3% Synergy $0.31
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-4% Synergy $4.61
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $8.05
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.29
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-6% Synergy $3.72
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-6% Synergy $3.56
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.28
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-8% Synergy $0.27
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-8% Synergy $0.29
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-8% Synergy $0.14
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-9% Synergy $15.77
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-10% Synergy $0.19
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-10% Synergy $6.70
Port Town Port Town
-14% Synergy $0.22

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