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Jackal, Genius Geneticist

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

#1878 Current Rank
#1075 Last Week
#3452 Last Month

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 $16.66
Moxite Refinery Moxite Refinery
+21% Synergy $0.50
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+16% Synergy $20.04
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+14% Synergy $5.05
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+9% Synergy $53.97

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 $10.10
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+45% Synergy $14.68
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+44% Synergy $0.38
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+44% Synergy $0.23
O'aka, Traveling Merchant O'aka, Traveling Merchant
+42% Synergy $0.31
Goldberry, River-Daughter Goldberry, River-Daughter
+33% Synergy $0.59
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+33% Synergy $2.88
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+31% Synergy $7.86
Zameck Guildmage Zameck Guildmage
+31% Synergy $0.20
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+31% Synergy $2.75

Top Cards

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

Mockingbird Mockingbird
+30% Synergy $3.18
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+28% Synergy $0.41
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+27% Synergy $0.91
Hydroid Krasis Hydroid Krasis
+23% Synergy $0.29
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+23% Synergy $0.57
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+19% Synergy $0.08
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+16% Synergy $0.35
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+8% Synergy $0.93
Beast Within Beast Within
-14% Synergy $0.79
Counterspell Counterspell
-20% Synergy $1.69

Game Changers

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

Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+20% Synergy $11.81
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+7% Synergy $34.54
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+5% Synergy $650.55
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+4% Synergy $23.10
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+4% Synergy $994.42
Natural Order Natural Order
+4% Synergy $17.25
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $101.22
Force of Will Force of Will
0% Synergy $60.22
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $81.22
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-1% Synergy $73.62

Creatures

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

The Goose Mother The Goose Mother
+24% Synergy $0.79
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+23% Synergy $11.61
Ingenious Prodigy Ingenious Prodigy
+22% Synergy $0.39
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+20% Synergy $7.20
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+19% Synergy $11.54
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+19% Synergy $5.65
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+19% Synergy $1.04
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+18% Synergy $4.01
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+18% Synergy $1.76
Shapers of Nature Shapers of Nature
+18% Synergy $0.12
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+17% Synergy $4.05
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+17% Synergy $6.80
Spark Double Spark Double
+16% Synergy $7.86
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+16% Synergy $2.75
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+16% Synergy $1.75
Inga and Esika Inga and Esika
+16% Synergy $1.31
Voracious Hydra Voracious Hydra
+16% Synergy $3.02
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+15% Synergy $0.25
Sab-Sunen, Luxa Embodied Sab-Sunen, Luxa Embodied
+15% Synergy $1.98
Altered Ego Altered Ego
+15% Synergy $0.23
Sage of Fables Sage of Fables
+15% Synergy $0.16
Combine Guildmage Combine Guildmage
+15% Synergy $0.12
Benevolent Hydra Benevolent Hydra
+15% Synergy $8.57
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+14% Synergy $4.78
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+14% Synergy $3.49
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+14% Synergy $0.22
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+14% Synergy $1.52
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+14% Synergy $1.24
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+13% Synergy $0.22
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+13% Synergy $33.29
Arboreal Grazer Arboreal Grazer
+13% Synergy $0.16
Errant, Street Artist Errant, Street Artist
+13% Synergy $0.15
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+12% Synergy $49.81
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+12% Synergy $30.83
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+12% Synergy $1.85
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+11% Synergy $21.36
Biovisionary Biovisionary
+11% Synergy $0.40
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+9% Synergy $2.19
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+9% Synergy $10.45
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+8% Synergy $2.20
Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
+7% Synergy $0.44
Master Biomancer Master Biomancer
+7% Synergy $0.50
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+5% Synergy $0.12
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+5% Synergy $2.69
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+2% Synergy $10.25
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
-1% Synergy $1.00
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
-1% Synergy $2.39
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-2% Synergy $2.98
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-2% Synergy $7.07
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
-10% Synergy $0.11

Instants

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

Bioshift Bioshift
+20% Synergy $0.14
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+16% Synergy $7.20
Double Major Double Major
+10% Synergy $1.34
Swan Song Swan Song
+8% Synergy $7.55
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+8% Synergy $0.31
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+8% Synergy $4.91
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+6% Synergy $2.23
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+6% Synergy $0.80
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+5% Synergy $2.30
Clockspinning Clockspinning
+5% Synergy $0.48
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+4% Synergy $7.37
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+4% Synergy $5.75
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+4% Synergy $4.57
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+3% Synergy $0.08
Snap Snap
+3% Synergy $2.45
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+2% Synergy $4.00
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+2% Synergy $7.79
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+2% Synergy $0.33
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+2% Synergy $10.03
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+1% Synergy $49.61
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+1% Synergy $14.78
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+1% Synergy $0.25
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
0% Synergy $0.88
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
0% Synergy $0.16
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-1% Synergy $0.91
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-2% Synergy $42.69
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-3% Synergy $10.26
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $44.71
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-3% Synergy $0.28
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-3% Synergy $16.41
Simic Charm Simic Charm
-3% Synergy $1.72
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-5% Synergy $1.94
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-5% Synergy $4.52
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
-5% Synergy $0.46
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-6% Synergy $1.33
Pongify Pongify
-6% Synergy $2.21
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy $46.64
Negate Negate
-14% Synergy $0.28
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-26% Synergy $0.22

Sorceries

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

Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+12% Synergy $1.94
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+11% Synergy $0.79
Give // Take Give // Take
+11% Synergy $0.13
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+7% Synergy $21.30
Neoform Neoform
+7% Synergy $1.01
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+6% Synergy $5.15
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+6% Synergy $32.74
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+5% Synergy $2.45
Sylvan Tutor Sylvan Tutor
+4% Synergy $37.56
For the Common Good For the Common Good
+4% Synergy $0.56
Doppelgang Doppelgang
+3% Synergy $0.44
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+3% Synergy $7.90
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+3% Synergy $2.10
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+2% Synergy $8.55
Three Visits Three Visits
+1% Synergy $5.79
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+1% Synergy $19.01
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
0% Synergy $10.44
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
0% Synergy $0.28
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-1% Synergy $1.85
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-2% Synergy $1.83
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
-2% Synergy $0.77
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-4% Synergy $0.21
Farseek Farseek
-9% Synergy $0.60
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-16% Synergy $1.71
Cultivate Cultivate
-23% Synergy $0.55
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-24% Synergy $0.41

Utility Artifacts

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

Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+16% Synergy $36.73
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+14% Synergy $62.35
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+9% Synergy $43.54
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+8% Synergy $11.38
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+6% Synergy $10.55
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+5% Synergy $6.29
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+4% Synergy $5.46
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+3% Synergy $8.95
Combine Chrysalis Combine Chrysalis
+3% Synergy $0.15
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+2% Synergy $12.63
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+2% Synergy $6.17
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+2% Synergy $0.64
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.46

Enchantments

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

Ooze Flux Ooze Flux
+16% Synergy $0.25
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+15% Synergy $3.96
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+14% Synergy $26.94
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+12% Synergy $0.73
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+9% Synergy $10.95
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+7% Synergy $10.65
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+7% Synergy $19.37
The Clone Saga The Clone Saga
+7% Synergy $20.99
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+6% Synergy $12.71
Greater Good Greater Good
+5% Synergy $2.87
Unbound Flourishing Unbound Flourishing
+5% Synergy $12.63
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+4% Synergy $2.71
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+4% Synergy $0.40
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+4% Synergy $7.29
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+3% Synergy $1.69
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+3% Synergy $27.40
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+3% Synergy $1.99
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+2% Synergy $3.10
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+1% Synergy $9.43
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+1% Synergy $1.99
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $26.52
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
-1% Synergy $0.44
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-3% Synergy $0.26
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $48.03

Utility Lands

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

Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+30% Synergy $0.21
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+27% Synergy $18.13
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+24% Synergy $30.19
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+12% Synergy $9.25
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+11% Synergy $50.46
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+10% Synergy $6.19
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+7% Synergy $37.04
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+6% Synergy $5.77
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+5% Synergy $4.86
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+4% Synergy $0.25
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+4% Synergy $1.16
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+3% Synergy $0.96
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+1% Synergy $0.12
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
0% Synergy $0.28
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $41.48
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $90.99
Lumbering Falls Lumbering Falls
-1% Synergy $0.17
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
-3% Synergy $1.37
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-5% Synergy $0.97
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-8% Synergy $0.15
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-16% Synergy $0.34
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-19% Synergy $2.51

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+5% Synergy $26.07
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $64.33
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+2% Synergy $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $1.15
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
-1% Synergy $3.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.61
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.35
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-12% Synergy $1.13
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-19% Synergy $0.22

Lands

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

Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+31% Synergy $10.14
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+28% Synergy $26.55
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+28% Synergy $5.07
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+27% Synergy $7.95
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+18% Synergy $3.54
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+17% Synergy $4.84
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+17% Synergy $4.05
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+16% Synergy $7.20
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+16% Synergy $1.75
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+13% Synergy
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+13% Synergy $16.29
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+11% Synergy $8.76
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+11% Synergy $14.05
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+11% Synergy $0.79
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+10% Synergy $14.15
City of Brass City of Brass
+10% Synergy $18.79
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+10% Synergy $23.07
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+9% Synergy $1.04
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+6% Synergy $5.06
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+6% Synergy $21.70
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+6% Synergy $24.11
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+6% Synergy $5.15
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+6% Synergy $32.74
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+5% Synergy $1.07
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+5% Synergy $0.23
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+4% Synergy $40.80
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+4% Synergy $0.24
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+3% Synergy $0.30
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.04
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+2% Synergy $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.20
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+2% Synergy $1.18
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+2% Synergy $0.57
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+2% Synergy $26.31
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+2% Synergy $0.14
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.06
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $30.10
Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+1% Synergy $0.17
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
0% Synergy $0.16
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
0% Synergy $0.24
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
-1% Synergy $0.82
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
-1% Synergy $0.64
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-6% Synergy $0.17
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.15
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-13% Synergy $0.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-14% Synergy $0.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-16% Synergy $0.20
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-17% Synergy $0.18
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-20% Synergy $0.20

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