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Jackal, Genius Geneticist
Price tag $0.24

Legendary CreatureHuman Scientist Villain

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
Simic

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#1120 Current Rank
#1006 Last Week
#1144 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Jackal, Genius Geneticist.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Jackal, Genius Geneticist decks.

Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+22% Synergy $15.96
Moxite Refinery Moxite Refinery
+21% Synergy $0.26
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+16% Synergy $38.92
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+14% Synergy $8.03
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+9% Synergy $6.00

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Jackal, Genius Geneticist's abilities and overall game plan.

Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+48% Synergy $13.44
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+45% Synergy $22.07
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+44% Synergy $0.83
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+44% Synergy $0.23
O'aka, Traveling Merchant O'aka, Traveling Merchant
+42% Synergy $0.41
Goldberry, River-Daughter Goldberry, River-Daughter
+33% Synergy $1.01
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+33% Synergy $8.56
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+31% Synergy $7.84
Zameck Guildmage Zameck Guildmage
+31% Synergy $0.17
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+31% Synergy $9.05

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Jackal, Genius Geneticist decks.

Mockingbird Mockingbird
+30% Synergy $2.48
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+28% Synergy $0.54
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+27% Synergy $1.45
Hydroid Krasis Hydroid Krasis
+23% Synergy $0.33
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+23% Synergy $1.03
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+19% Synergy $0.18
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+16% Synergy $0.34
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+8% Synergy $1.51
Beast Within Beast Within
-14% Synergy $0.66
Counterspell Counterspell
-20% Synergy $2.55

Game Changers

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

Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+20% Synergy $12.44
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+7% Synergy $33.60
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+5% Synergy $924.94
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+4% Synergy $24.16
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+4% Synergy $1190.33
Natural Order Natural Order
+4% Synergy $29.42
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $130.44
Force of Will Force of Will
0% Synergy $68.19
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $100.60
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-1% Synergy $95.55

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Jackal, Genius Geneticist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

The Goose Mother The Goose Mother
+24% Synergy $1.27
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+23% Synergy $26.84
Ingenious Prodigy Ingenious Prodigy
+22% Synergy $0.55
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+20% Synergy $8.71
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+19% Synergy $16.36
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+19% Synergy $7.43
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+19% Synergy $0.49
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+18% Synergy $3.89
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+18% Synergy $2.20
Shapers of Nature Shapers of Nature
+18% Synergy $0.14
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+17% Synergy $5.78
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+17% Synergy $2.63
Spark Double Spark Double
+16% Synergy $12.36
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+16% Synergy $2.99
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+16% Synergy $2.59
Inga and Esika Inga and Esika
+16% Synergy $2.67
Voracious Hydra Voracious Hydra
+16% Synergy $4.10
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+15% Synergy $0.21
Sab-Sunen, Luxa Embodied Sab-Sunen, Luxa Embodied
+15% Synergy $2.60
Altered Ego Altered Ego
+15% Synergy $0.25
Sage of Fables Sage of Fables
+15% Synergy $0.16
Combine Guildmage Combine Guildmage
+15% Synergy $0.09
Benevolent Hydra Benevolent Hydra
+15% Synergy $10.79
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+14% Synergy $7.34
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+14% Synergy $3.07
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+14% Synergy $0.25
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+14% Synergy $2.67
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+14% Synergy $3.52
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+13% Synergy $0.45
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+13% Synergy $58.04
Arboreal Grazer Arboreal Grazer
+13% Synergy $0.26
Errant, Street Artist Errant, Street Artist
+13% Synergy $0.25
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+12% Synergy $42.90
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+12% Synergy $31.26
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+12% Synergy $2.43
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+11% Synergy $13.92
Biovisionary Biovisionary
+11% Synergy $0.48
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+9% Synergy $5.15
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+9% Synergy $5.72
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+8% Synergy $1.13
Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
+7% Synergy $0.23
Master Biomancer Master Biomancer
+7% Synergy $0.61
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+5% Synergy $0.28
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+5% Synergy $2.33
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+2% Synergy $8.30
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
-1% Synergy $0.47
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
-1% Synergy $3.59
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-2% Synergy $5.30
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-2% Synergy $10.43
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
-10% Synergy $0.24

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Jackal, Genius Geneticist safe.

Bioshift Bioshift
+20% Synergy $0.13
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+16% Synergy $7.96
Double Major Double Major
+10% Synergy $1.65
Swan Song Swan Song
+8% Synergy $7.92
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+8% Synergy $0.34
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+8% Synergy $4.33
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+6% Synergy $1.58
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+6% Synergy $2.84
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+5% Synergy $2.15
Clockspinning Clockspinning
+5% Synergy $0.39
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+4% Synergy $11.02
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+4% Synergy $7.58
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+4% Synergy $1.25
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+3% Synergy $0.24
Snap Snap
+3% Synergy $3.33
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+2% Synergy $5.41
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+2% Synergy $8.63
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+2% Synergy $0.43
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+2% Synergy $11.74
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+1% Synergy $43.68
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+1% Synergy $14.59
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+1% Synergy $0.29
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
0% Synergy $1.64
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
0% Synergy $0.23
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-1% Synergy $0.55
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-2% Synergy $55.12
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-3% Synergy $12.74
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $50.25
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-3% Synergy $0.25
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-3% Synergy $15.35
Simic Charm Simic Charm
-3% Synergy $0.92
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-5% Synergy $2.21
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-5% Synergy $4.59
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
-5% Synergy $0.39
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-6% Synergy $0.73
Pongify Pongify
-6% Synergy $1.93
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy $41.80
Negate Negate
-14% Synergy $0.17
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-26% Synergy $0.23

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Jackal, Genius Geneticist's game plan and control the board.

Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+12% Synergy $2.01
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+11% Synergy $0.93
Give // Take Give // Take
+11% Synergy $0.14
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+7% Synergy $36.60
Neoform Neoform
+7% Synergy $1.26
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+6% Synergy $6.69
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+6% Synergy $31.58
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+5% Synergy $7.90
Sylvan Tutor Sylvan Tutor
+4% Synergy $37.88
For the Common Good For the Common Good
+4% Synergy $0.74
Doppelgang Doppelgang
+3% Synergy $0.55
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+3% Synergy $12.97
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+3% Synergy $2.46
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+2% Synergy $7.64
Three Visits Three Visits
+1% Synergy $9.00
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+1% Synergy $17.83
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
0% Synergy $0.51
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
0% Synergy $0.26
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-1% Synergy $2.37
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-2% Synergy $2.96
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
-2% Synergy $0.82
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-4% Synergy $0.22
Farseek Farseek
-9% Synergy $0.59
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-16% Synergy $0.97
Cultivate Cultivate
-23% Synergy $0.23
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-24% Synergy $0.40

Utility Artifacts

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

Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+16% Synergy $30.96
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+14% Synergy $59.46
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+9% Synergy $56.69
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+8% Synergy $13.91
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+6% Synergy $11.31
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+5% Synergy $21.66
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+4% Synergy $6.96
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+3% Synergy $11.61
Combine Chrysalis Combine Chrysalis
+3% Synergy $0.23
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+2% Synergy $10.68
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+2% Synergy $7.52
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+2% Synergy $0.71
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $1.81
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.55

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Jackal, Genius Geneticist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Ooze Flux Ooze Flux
+16% Synergy $0.27
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+15% Synergy $5.88
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+14% Synergy $31.65
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+12% Synergy $0.38
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+9% Synergy $11.53
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+7% Synergy $11.70
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+7% Synergy $20.95
The Clone Saga The Clone Saga
+7% Synergy $0.32
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+6% Synergy $10.10
Greater Good Greater Good
+5% Synergy $5.88
Unbound Flourishing Unbound Flourishing
+5% Synergy $15.64
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+4% Synergy $3.38
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+4% Synergy $0.48
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+4% Synergy $11.64
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+3% Synergy $3.15
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+3% Synergy $34.02
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+3% Synergy $1.56
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+2% Synergy $4.24
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+1% Synergy $10.35
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+1% Synergy $2.77
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $25.58
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
-1% Synergy $0.24
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-3% Synergy $0.39
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $59.72

Utility Lands

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

Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+30% Synergy $0.28
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+27% Synergy $23.50
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+24% Synergy $41.44
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+12% Synergy $12.99
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+11% Synergy $53.42
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+10% Synergy $7.63
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+7% Synergy $46.24
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+6% Synergy $6.74
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+5% Synergy $5.89
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+4% Synergy $0.41
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+4% Synergy $0.83
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+3% Synergy $2.49
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+1% Synergy $0.20
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
0% Synergy $0.17
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $39.60
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $108.70
Lumbering Falls Lumbering Falls
-1% Synergy $0.16
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
-3% Synergy $1.92
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-5% Synergy $0.62
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-8% Synergy $0.22
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-16% Synergy $0.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-19% Synergy $3.61

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+5% Synergy $34.68
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $66.69
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+2% Synergy $0.37
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $0.88
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
-1% Synergy $4.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.13
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-12% Synergy $2.43
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-19% Synergy $0.23

Lands

The mana base foundation for Jackal, Genius Geneticist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+31% Synergy $13.08
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+28% Synergy $30.09
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+28% Synergy $11.07
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+27% Synergy $11.41
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+18% Synergy $3.65
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+17% Synergy $7.51
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+17% Synergy $5.78
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+16% Synergy $7.96
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+16% Synergy $2.59
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+13% Synergy
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+13% Synergy $18.26
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+11% Synergy $11.17
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+11% Synergy $17.56
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+11% Synergy $0.93
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+10% Synergy $15.65
City of Brass City of Brass
+10% Synergy $8.00
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+10% Synergy $26.87
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+9% Synergy $1.15
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+6% Synergy $1.86
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+6% Synergy $27.72
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+6% Synergy $28.92
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+6% Synergy $6.69
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+6% Synergy $31.58
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+5% Synergy $0.64
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+5% Synergy $0.34
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+4% Synergy $41.93
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+4% Synergy $0.38
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+3% Synergy $0.30
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.33
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+2% Synergy $0.25
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.29
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+2% Synergy $1.62
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+2% Synergy $0.45
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+2% Synergy $33.58
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+2% Synergy $0.27
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.28
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $34.80
Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+1% Synergy $0.19
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
0% Synergy $0.23
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
0% Synergy $0.24
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
-1% Synergy $1.17
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
-1% Synergy $0.92
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-6% Synergy $0.17
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.31
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-13% Synergy $0.36
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-14% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-16% Synergy $0.28
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-17% Synergy $0.26
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-20% Synergy $0.31

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