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Cid, Timeless Artificer
Price tag $4.59

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

Ranking

#1093 Current Rank
#1087 Last Week
#1553 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
+7% Synergy $20.96
Fugitive Droid Fugitive Droid
+2% Synergy $0.19
Erode Erode
+2% Synergy $18.14
Technodrome Technodrome
+2% Synergy $4.43
Big Mother Mouser Big Mother Mouser
+1% Synergy $0.89

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 $4.59
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+51% Synergy $0.68
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+51% Synergy $0.85
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+49% Synergy $1.22
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+45% Synergy $2.10
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+44% Synergy $0.29
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+43% Synergy $5.25
Machinist's Arsenal Machinist's Arsenal
+42% Synergy $0.43
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+41% Synergy $2.38
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+39% Synergy $0.65

Top Cards

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

Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+38% Synergy $0.82
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+36% Synergy $0.59
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+33% Synergy $0.10
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+32% Synergy $2.30
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+32% Synergy $0.43
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+30% Synergy $0.34
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+15% Synergy $0.29
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-5% Synergy $1.00
Counterspell Counterspell
-8% Synergy $2.95
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-13% Synergy $1.00

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $33.92
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-7% Synergy $40.96
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $6.51
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $52.08
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy $59.87
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $56.35
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-13% Synergy $56.41

Creatures

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

Oltec Matterweaver Oltec Matterweaver
+35% Synergy $1.93
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+33% Synergy $2.81
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
+31% Synergy $0.68
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+24% Synergy $6.54
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+23% Synergy $14.02
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+23% Synergy $0.39
Automated Artificer Automated Artificer
+21% Synergy $0.26
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+20% Synergy $0.50
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+20% Synergy $2.01
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+19% Synergy $1.95
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+19% Synergy $0.30
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+18% Synergy $0.44
Mendicant Core, Guidelight Mendicant Core, Guidelight
+16% Synergy $0.88
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
+16% Synergy $0.37
Chief Engineer Chief Engineer
+16% Synergy $0.84
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+15% Synergy $0.39
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+15% Synergy $34.47
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+14% Synergy $0.34
Urza, Lord Protector Urza, Lord Protector
+14% Synergy $9.10
Lita, Mechanical Engineer Lita, Mechanical Engineer
+14% Synergy $11.13
Wraith, Vicious Vigilante Wraith, Vicious Vigilante
+14% Synergy $0.14
Memory Guardian Memory Guardian
+14% Synergy $0.31
Rook Turret Rook Turret
+14% Synergy $0.15
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+13% Synergy $3.34
Digsite Engineer Digsite Engineer
+13% Synergy $0.59
Mechan Assembler Mechan Assembler
+13% Synergy $0.14
Myrsmith Myrsmith
+13% Synergy $0.21
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
+12% Synergy $1.44
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+11% Synergy $2.00
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+11% Synergy $15.95
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+10% Synergy $0.25
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+10% Synergy $2.10
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+10% Synergy $2.04
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+10% Synergy $1.00
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+9% Synergy $56.33
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+9% Synergy $0.50
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+9% Synergy $0.79
Guidelight Synergist Guidelight Synergist
+9% Synergy $0.14
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+8% Synergy $0.35
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+8% Synergy $2.41
Transplant Theorist Transplant Theorist
+8% Synergy $0.24
Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo da Vinci
+8% Synergy $0.51
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+7% Synergy $11.42
Vedalken Engineer Vedalken Engineer
+6% Synergy $0.23
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
+6% Synergy $0.64
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+6% Synergy $6.67
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+5% Synergy $5.66
Research Thief Research Thief
+3% Synergy $1.82
Riptide Gearhulk Riptide Gearhulk
+2% Synergy $2.35
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+2% Synergy $4.00

Instants

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

Dispatch Dispatch
+26% Synergy $0.34
Access Denied Access Denied
+14% Synergy $2.69
Launch Mishap Launch Mishap
+7% Synergy $0.26
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+6% Synergy $4.14
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+6% Synergy $0.24
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+3% Synergy $5.01
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+3% Synergy $0.38
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+2% Synergy $0.52
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
0% Synergy $1.51
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-1% Synergy $2.97
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $50.67
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.36
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $6.70
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $1.97
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-7% Synergy $1.34
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $2.11
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-10% Synergy $1.46
Negate Negate
-10% Synergy $0.13
Swan Song Swan Song
-11% Synergy $7.13

Sorceries

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

Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+27% Synergy $4.17
Voyage Home Voyage Home
+22% Synergy $0.36
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+21% Synergy $0.30
Aerith Rescue Mission Aerith Rescue Mission
+16% Synergy $0.13
The Crystal's Chosen The Crystal's Chosen
+15% Synergy $0.14
Fabricate Fabricate
+13% Synergy $8.91
March of Progress March of Progress
+9% Synergy $1.40
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+3% Synergy $2.22
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+2% Synergy $1.15
Windfall Windfall
-3% Synergy $5.20
Ponder Ponder
-6% Synergy $1.71
Austere Command Austere Command
-7% Synergy $0.49
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-14% Synergy $2.79

Utility Artifacts

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

Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+27% Synergy $0.38
Thief's Knife Thief's Knife
+20% Synergy $0.18
Paladin's Arms Paladin's Arms
+19% Synergy $0.15
Dragoon's Lance Dragoon's Lance
+19% Synergy $0.16
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+17% Synergy $0.35
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+17% Synergy $28.99
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+16% Synergy $0.30
Sage's Nouliths Sage's Nouliths
+15% Synergy $0.11
White Mage's Staff White Mage's Staff
+15% Synergy $0.14
Dancer's Chakrams Dancer's Chakrams
+14% Synergy $0.32
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+13% Synergy $1.18
Mirror Gallery Mirror Gallery
+12% Synergy $12.06
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+11% Synergy $17.62
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+11% Synergy $0.28
Monk's Fist Monk's Fist
+11% Synergy $0.04
Magitek Armor Magitek Armor
+11% Synergy $0.09
The Regalia The Regalia
+10% Synergy $1.28
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+10% Synergy $10.67
Thopter Shop Thopter Shop
+10% Synergy $0.41
Adventurer's Airship Adventurer's Airship
+10% Synergy $0.04
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+9% Synergy $45.57
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+9% Synergy $38.19
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+8% Synergy $16.95
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+7% Synergy $2.09
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+7% Synergy $2.54
The Lunar Whale The Lunar Whale
+7% Synergy $0.29
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+7% Synergy $3.15
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+3% Synergy $2.91
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+2% Synergy $20.15
Salvation Engine Salvation Engine
+2% Synergy $1.86
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+1% Synergy $1.76
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+1% Synergy $1.22
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-1% Synergy $2.49
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-3% Synergy $5.52
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $2.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.27

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
+22% Synergy $3.32
Arcane Adaptation Arcane Adaptation
+11% Synergy $4.76
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+8% Synergy $4.47
Leyline of Transformation Leyline of Transformation
+8% Synergy $0.38
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+7% Synergy $14.47
Astral Drift Astral Drift
+6% Synergy $0.25
Tempered Steel Tempered Steel
+5% Synergy $3.38
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+2% Synergy $59.21
Propaganda Propaganda
-14% Synergy $3.31
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-15% Synergy $7.28

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+15% Synergy $4.38

Utility Lands

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

Ancient Den Ancient Den
+36% Synergy $1.05
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+26% Synergy $6.05
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+25% Synergy $9.02
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+23% Synergy $12.75
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+20% Synergy $11.47
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+16% Synergy $1.32
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+14% Synergy $0.95
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+10% Synergy $5.42
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+8% Synergy $40.56
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+8% Synergy $0.38
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+7% Synergy $2.20
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+6% Synergy $0.44
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+5% Synergy $0.24
Mutavault Mutavault
+5% Synergy $4.19
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+4% Synergy $1.46
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+3% Synergy $0.28
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+3% Synergy $0.35
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.39
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $26.82
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-18% Synergy $1.43

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+13% Synergy $4.20
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+12% Synergy $1.30
White Auracite White Auracite
+9% Synergy $0.18
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+8% Synergy $3.33
Cargo Ship Cargo Ship
+8% Synergy $0.08
Firdoch Core Firdoch Core
+6% Synergy $0.28
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $4.09
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $210.97
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $2.00
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $1.00
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-6% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-11% Synergy $0.40
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-12% Synergy $0.28
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-15% Synergy $0.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-15% Synergy $2.81
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-17% Synergy $2.85

Lands

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

Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+32% Synergy $0.31
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+22% Synergy $0.24
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+10% Synergy $0.27
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
+10% Synergy $0.18
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+8% Synergy $5.46
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+4% Synergy $8.33
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.26
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+4% Synergy $0.35
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.06
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+2% Synergy $0.33
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.17
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+2% Synergy $0.30
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+1% Synergy $12.28
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.12
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-1% Synergy $7.62
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-1% Synergy $18.50
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $1.00
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-2% Synergy $0.33
Tundra Tundra
-2% Synergy
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-3% Synergy $0.35
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-3% Synergy $0.29
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $6.70
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-5% Synergy $4.75
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-6% Synergy $3.40
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.29
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-7% Synergy $3.71
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-8% Synergy $0.22
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.28
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-8% Synergy $0.19
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.29
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-9% Synergy $16.31
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-10% Synergy $0.29
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-10% Synergy $0.32
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-10% Synergy $5.62
Port Town Port Town
-14% Synergy $0.24

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