Jackal, Genius Geneticist
$0.28
$0.28Legendary Creature — Human Scientist Villain
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Meta Pick
Very popular, most players know the strategy.
Ranking
#1443
Current Rank
2,136
Decks
Links & Decks
Simic Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
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Commander gameplay videos featuring Jackal, Genius Geneticist.
Finding a fourth vs a balanced game? | Jackal v Volrath v Shiko v Thirteenth Dr/Clara | EDH | EP 56
Hearthhull, the Worldseed VS Gau, Feral Youth VS Jackal, Genius Geneticist VS Deadpool Gameplay
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Free For All | Kratos/Atreus vs Ovika vs Shiko and Narset vs The Jackal | EP 27 | EDH
This NEW COMMANDER Has No Chill 😤 | Ep 196 | MTG Commander
Swing Into Action With Another Magic: The Gathering Marvel's Spider-Man Commander Gameplay!
RE-MATCH! Miles Morales, Jonah, Jackal, Peter Parker | Spider-Man Commander Gameplay
Miles Morales, Jonah, Jackal, Peter Parker | Spider-Man Commander Gameplay
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Jackal, Genius Geneticist decks.
Simulacrum Shaper+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.99
Pia, Aether Ascetic+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.75
Fblthp, Impossibly Lost+2% Synergy
in 3% of decks
$0.24
Loot, the Nexus+2% Synergy
in 3% of decks
$0.23
Carnivorous Cultivator+0% Synergy
in 1% of decks
$0.56
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Jackal, Genius Geneticist's abilities and overall game plan.
O'aka, Traveling Merchant+60% Synergy
in 62% of decks
$0.30
Nesting Grounds+51% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.24
Zameck Guildmage+48% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$0.29
Llanowar Elves+47% Synergy
in 77% of decks
$0.35
Mockingbird+46% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$3.74
Elvish Mystic+44% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$5.24
Ingenious Prodigy+43% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$0.25
Hydroid Krasis+39% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$0.30
Beast Whisperer+38% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$9.29
Bioshift+35% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.25
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Jackal, Genius Geneticist decks.
O'aka, Traveling Merchant+60% Synergy
in 62% of decks
$0.30
Zameck Guildmage+48% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$0.29
Llanowar Elves+47% Synergy
in 77% of decks
$0.35
Mockingbird+46% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$3.74
Elvish Mystic+44% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$5.24
Ingenious Prodigy+43% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$0.25
Hydroid Krasis+39% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$0.30
Beast Whisperer+38% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$9.29
Birds of Paradise+35% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$7.66
Fyndhorn Elves+34% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$1.88
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Gaea's Cradle+2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1626.23
Worldly Tutor0% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$28.85
Chrome Mox0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$166.88
Fierce Guardianship-2% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$64.07
Force of Will-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$58.35
Ancient Tomb-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$122.84
Rhystic Study-5% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$67.20
Crop Rotation-6% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$3.54
Cyclonic Rift-6% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$39.16
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Jackal, Genius Geneticist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Goldvein Hydra+34% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$3.40
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters+34% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$7.65
Coiling Oracle+33% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.26
Gyre Sage+32% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$2.66
Haywire Mite+31% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.49
Forgotten Ancient+31% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.72
Delighted Halfling+30% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$25.37
The Goose Mother+30% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.33
Stonecoil Serpent+27% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.34
Fanatic of Rhonas+25% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$13.68
Chameleon, Master of Disguise+25% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.42
Sakura-Tribe Elder+24% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.48
Craterhoof Behemoth+23% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$24.56
Spark Double+23% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$11.42
Sab-Sunen, Luxa Embodied+23% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$1.99
Arbor Elf+22% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.69
Reclamation Sage+22% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.31
Altered Ego+21% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.25
Eternal Witness+21% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$2.29
Inga and Esika+21% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$2.09
Sage of Fables+20% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.25
Insidious Fungus+20% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.82
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian+19% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$32.18
Prime Speaker Zegana+18% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.19
Biovisionary+18% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.47
Badgermole Cub+18% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$45.56
Incubation Druid+18% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$2.94
Phyrexian Metamorph+18% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$2.20
Voracious Hydra+17% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$2.75
Fathom Mage+16% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.86
Glasspool Mimic+16% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$6.55
Ouroboroid+16% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$35.91
Clever Impersonator+16% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$3.97
Pollywog Prodigy+16% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$5.76
Wildwood Scourge+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.24
Mulldrifter+15% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.33
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath+15% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$2.95
Octomancer+15% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.29
Mister Hyde, Monster Within+14% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.18
Faerie Mastermind+14% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$12.54
Disciple of Freyalise+14% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$4.61
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy+14% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$16.89
Master Biomancer+13% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.84
Kinetic Ooze+13% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.33
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower+13% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$32.96
Rishkar, Peema Renegade+13% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.26
Pensive Professor+12% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.38
Kami of Whispered Hopes+5% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$4.66
Koma, Cosmos Serpent+5% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$6.14
Tatyova, Benthic Druid-13% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.30
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Jackal, Genius Geneticist safe.
Bioshift+35% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.25
Double Major+19% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$2.46
Snakeskin Veil+14% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.23
Inspiring Call+14% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.37
Second Harvest+12% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$4.74
Repulsive Mutation+9% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.71
Spider-Sense+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.31
Strength of Will+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.54
Heroic Intervention+7% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$16.36
Mutational Advantage+7% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$7.58
Sink into Stupor+4% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$9.29
Ripples of Potential+4% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$5.33
Snap+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$3.41
Origin of Metalbending+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.19
Perplexing Test+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.24
Archdruid's Charm+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$9.85
An Offer You Can't Refuse+2% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$3.70
Pongify+1% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$2.61
Chord of Calling+0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$7.38
Simic Charm+0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.91
Worldly Tutor0% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$28.85
Quandrix Charm0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.20
Swan Song-1% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$10.88
Force of Negation-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$45.29
Fierce Guardianship-2% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$64.07
Force of Will-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$58.35
Rapid Hybridization-2% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.88
Reality Shift-3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.30
Aetherize-3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.44
Arcane Denial-4% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$2.21
Mana Drain-5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$56.33
Crop Rotation-6% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$3.54
Cyclonic Rift-6% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$39.16
Negate-8% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.36
Beast Within-8% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$1.15
Brainstorm-8% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.02
Counterspell-10% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$4.32
Growth Spiral-23% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.32
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Jackal, Genius Geneticist's game plan and control the board.
Rite of Replication+11% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.25
Give // Take+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.24
For the Common Good+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$3.41
Doppelgang+6% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.49
Neoform+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.05
Bridgeworks Battle+5% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.28
Wave Goodbye+3% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.18
Eldritch Evolution+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.50
Irenicus's Vile Duplication+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$10.28
Finale of Devastation+1% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$36.02
Nature's Rhythm+0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$5.18
Green Sun's Zenith+0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$30.81
Bala Ged Recovery+0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$7.17
Rishkar's Expertise-3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$5.01
Overwhelming Stampede-4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.07
Curse of the Swine-5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.26
Farseek-9% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.44
Three Visits-10% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$5.26
Nature's Lore-11% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$2.42
Kodama's Reach-14% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$2.22
Cultivate-15% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.51
Rampant Growth-17% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$1.29
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Twinning Staff+17% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$17.12
The Ozolith+11% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$63.08
Peter Parker's Camera+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.35
The Great Henge+5% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$64.68
Agatha's Soul Cauldron+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$43.15
Idol of Oblivion+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.74
The Ooze+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$3.99
Mirror Box+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.25
Combine Chrysalis+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.35
Panharmonicon+0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$6.62
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire+0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$6.94
Helm of the Host+0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$4.39
The Earth Crystal0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$12.45
Swiftfoot Boots-1% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$1.76
Lightning Greaves-4% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$4.50
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Jackal, Genius Geneticist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Terrasymbiosis+18% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$10.32
Impostor Syndrome+18% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$6.32
Simic Ascendancy+13% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.49
Parallel Lives+9% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$36.62
Growing Rites of Itlimoc+8% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$7.95
Hardened Scales+7% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$3.01
Innkeeper's Talent+7% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$9.28
Doubling Season+6% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$33.13
Garruk's Uprising+4% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.52
Bred for the Hunt+3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.47
Guardian Project+3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$15.39
Sphere Grid+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.63
Tribute to the World Tree+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$15.84
Hadana's Climb+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.05
Branching Evolution-2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$8.18
Sylvan Library-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$27.64
Mystic Remora-3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$12.04
Rhystic Study-5% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$67.20
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Nesting Grounds+51% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.24
Evendo, Waking Haven+13% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$18.05
Karn's Bastion+7% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$2.96
Boseiju, Who Endures+7% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$46.18
Mistrise Village+6% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$7.09
Llanowar Reborn+6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.30
Otawara, Soaring City+5% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$27.37
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood+4% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.38
Castle Garenbrig+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$9.99
Gaea's Cradle+2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1626.23
Novijen, Heart of Progress+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.37
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth+2% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$12.10
Restless Vinestalk+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.35
Shifting Woodland+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$7.22
Minamo, School at Water's Edge+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$57.96
Mosswort Bridge-1% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.40
Alchemist's Refuge-1% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.40
Ancient Tomb-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$122.84
Temple of the False God-7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.28
Rogue's Passage-8% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.77
Reliquary Tower-13% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$5.02
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Herd Heirloom+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.68
Mox Amber+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$84.71
Lotus Petal+0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$38.80
Chrome Mox0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$166.88
Talisman of Curiosity-3% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.47
Simic Signet-10% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.36
Thought Vessel-10% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$2.40
Arcane Signet-13% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.66
Sol Ring-15% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$1.96
Lands
The mana base foundation for Jackal, Genius Geneticist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Willowrush Verge+19% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$4.69
Glasspool Mimic+16% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$6.55
Disciple of Freyalise+14% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$4.61
Breeding Pool+10% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$9.05
Rejuvenating Springs+8% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$3.81
Dreamroot Cascade+8% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$1.08
Botanical Sanctum+7% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$1.73
Hedge Maze+7% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$12.64
Tangled Florahedron+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.35
Flooded Grove+6% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$0.28
Misty Rainforest+6% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$36.54
Hinterland Harbor+6% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$0.38
Bridgeworks Battle+5% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.28
Overflowing Basin+5% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.22
Sink into Stupor+4% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$9.29
Barkchannel Pathway+4% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$4.51
Yavimaya Coast+3% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.36
Waterlogged Grove+3% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$1.59
Tropical Island+3% Synergy
in 18% of decks
Exotic Orchard+2% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.26
Windswept Heath+2% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$12.39
Hydroelectric Specimen+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.61
Flooded Strand+1% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$15.72
Polluted Delta+1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$21.04
Wooded Foothills+1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$18.05
Verdant Catacombs+1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$29.44
Mana Confluence+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$35.27
Forest+0% Synergy
in 97% of decks
$0.09
City of Brass+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$11.53
Gemstone Caverns+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$59.99
Island+0% Synergy
in 96% of decks
$0.08
Bala Ged Recovery+0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$7.17
Scalding Tarn+0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$36.34
Prismatic Vista0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$30.34
Command Tower0% Synergy
in 84% of decks
$0.30
Vineglimmer Snarl-3% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.23
Fabled Passage-3% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.19
Tangled Islet-4% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.31
Rain-Slicked Copse-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.28
Turbulent Wilderness-6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$6.37
Temple of Mystery-6% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.26
Sodden Verdure-6% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.40
Thornwood Falls-8% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.15
Path of Ancestry-10% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.27
Myriad Landscape-10% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.31
Evolving Wilds-10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.28
Terramorphic Expanse-11% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.36
Simic Growth Chamber-11% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.36
Jackal, Genius Geneticist Deck Stats
Based on 2,136 Jackal, Genius Geneticist decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 0 | 1 |
| 1 | 16 |
| 2 | 22 |
| 3 | 11 |
| 4 | 9 |
| 5 | 2 |
| 6 | 2 |
| 7 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 40
- Instant 9
- Sorcery 5
- Artifact 5
- Enchantment 5
- Land 35
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 40 |
| Instant | 9 |
| Sorcery | 5 |
| Artifact | 5 |
| Enchantment | 5 |
| Land | 35 |
Lands: 20 basic, 15 nonbasic
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Aug 2026 · #1366
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| 2025-09 | 150 |
| 2025-10 | 274 |
| 2025-11 | 625 |
| 2025-12 | 575 |
| 2026-01 | 820 |
| 2026-02 | 1118 |
| 2026-03 | 1044 |
| 2026-04 | 1071 |
| 2026-05 | 1020 |
| 2026-06 | 1266 |
| 2026-07 | 1286 |
| 2026-08 | 1366 |
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