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Jackal, Genius Geneticist
Price tag $0.21

Legendary CreatureHuman Scientist Villain

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
Simic

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1099 Current Rank

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.

Pensive Professor Pensive Professor
+14% Synergy $0.48
Kinetic Ooze Kinetic Ooze
+12% Synergy $0.35
Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
+7% Synergy $0.27
Geometer's Arthropod Geometer's Arthropod
+5% Synergy $0.30
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
-11% Synergy $6.06

High Synergy Cards

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

O'aka, Traveling Merchant O'aka, Traveling Merchant
+62% Synergy $0.36
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+52% Synergy $0.30
Zameck Guildmage Zameck Guildmage
+50% Synergy $0.16
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+49% Synergy $0.37
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+48% Synergy $4.41
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+46% Synergy $0.46
Ingenious Prodigy Ingenious Prodigy
+45% Synergy $0.31
Goldberry, River-Daughter Goldberry, River-Daughter
+44% Synergy $1.07
Hydroid Krasis Hydroid Krasis
+41% Synergy $0.34
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+41% Synergy $8.94

Top Cards

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

Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+38% Synergy $13.52
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+37% Synergy $2.91
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+36% Synergy $10.45
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+35% Synergy $3.01
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+34% Synergy $0.23
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+34% Synergy $0.34
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+32% Synergy $26.16
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+25% Synergy $0.34
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+22% Synergy $1.96
Beast Within Beast Within
-8% Synergy $0.48

Game Changers

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

Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+3% Synergy $1495.77
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
0% Synergy $166.69
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-1% Synergy $26.24
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
-1% Synergy $34.62
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-2% Synergy $57.72
Force of Will Force of Will
-3% Synergy $68.74
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $128.67
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $68.54
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-8% Synergy $41.39
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-9% Synergy $14.67

Creatures

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

Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+33% Synergy $4.00
The Goose Mother The Goose Mother
+33% Synergy $0.31
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+33% Synergy $0.38
Errant, Street Artist Errant, Street Artist
+30% Synergy $0.28
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+28% Synergy $0.34
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+26% Synergy $20.99
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+26% Synergy $9.47
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+26% Synergy $1.08
Sab-Sunen, Luxa Embodied Sab-Sunen, Luxa Embodied
+25% Synergy $3.41
Spark Double Spark Double
+24% Synergy $13.50
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+23% Synergy $0.35
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+23% Synergy $0.88
Altered Ego Altered Ego
+23% Synergy $0.28
Inga and Esika Inga and Esika
+23% Synergy $2.65
Sage of Fables Sage of Fables
+21% Synergy $0.27
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+20% Synergy $38.13
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+20% Synergy $0.51
Combine Guildmage Combine Guildmage
+20% Synergy $0.29
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+19% Synergy $0.15
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+19% Synergy $2.23
Badgermole Cub Badgermole Cub
+19% Synergy $53.61
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+18% Synergy $2.56
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+18% Synergy $3.73
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+18% Synergy $6.43
Biovisionary Biovisionary
+18% Synergy $0.47
Voracious Hydra Voracious Hydra
+18% Synergy $4.97
Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
+17% Synergy $0.40
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+17% Synergy $36.28
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+16% Synergy $6.55
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+16% Synergy $0.33
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+16% Synergy $10.94
Octomancer Octomancer
+16% Synergy $0.33
Wildwood Scourge Wildwood Scourge
+16% Synergy $0.30
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+15% Synergy $3.26
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+15% Synergy $1.79
Hungering Hydra Hungering Hydra
+15% Synergy $4.13
Master Biomancer Master Biomancer
+14% Synergy $0.76
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+14% Synergy $15.07
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+14% Synergy $0.36
Shapers of Nature Shapers of Nature
+14% Synergy $0.21
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+13% Synergy $44.66
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+13% Synergy $0.18
Benevolent Hydra Benevolent Hydra
+13% Synergy $1.55
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+9% Synergy $33.17
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+8% Synergy $9.40
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+7% Synergy $2.61
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+6% Synergy $7.39
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+5% Synergy $2.60
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
0% Synergy $3.93
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
-14% Synergy $0.32

Instants

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

Bioshift Bioshift
+36% Synergy $0.23
Double Major Double Major
+21% Synergy $2.72
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+15% Synergy $0.26
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+14% Synergy $0.39
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+13% Synergy $2.51
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+10% Synergy $0.96
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+9% Synergy $14.73
Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
+9% Synergy $1.74
Strength of Will Strength of Will
+9% Synergy $1.18
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+7% Synergy $8.03
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $7.07
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+5% Synergy $2.11
Snap Snap
+5% Synergy $3.72
Clockspinning Clockspinning
+5% Synergy $0.38
Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
+4% Synergy $0.33
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+3% Synergy $2.20
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+3% Synergy $0.29
Pongify Pongify
+2% Synergy $2.04
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+2% Synergy $7.26
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
0% Synergy $5.84
Simic Charm Simic Charm
0% Synergy $1.18
Swan Song Swan Song
-1% Synergy $8.36
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-2% Synergy $0.58
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-2% Synergy $50.84
Aetherize Aetherize
-3% Synergy $0.37
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-4% Synergy $0.32
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-5% Synergy $1.56
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-7% Synergy $55.69
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-7% Synergy $3.81
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.45
Negate Negate
-9% Synergy $0.25
Counterspell Counterspell
-10% Synergy $3.63
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-24% Synergy $0.32

Sorceries

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

Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+11% Synergy $0.26
Give // Take Give // Take
+11% Synergy $0.22
For the Common Good For the Common Good
+8% Synergy $2.99
Doppelgang Doppelgang
+7% Synergy $2.79
Neoform Neoform
+6% Synergy $1.08
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+5% Synergy $0.67
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+4% Synergy $0.90
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+4% Synergy $3.16
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+2% Synergy $52.52
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+2% Synergy $12.53
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+1% Synergy $5.60
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $7.28
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
0% Synergy $27.83
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-3% Synergy $3.70
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-4% Synergy $1.74
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-5% Synergy $0.22
Three Visits Three Visits
-8% Synergy $5.69
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-9% Synergy $2.44
Farseek Farseek
-9% Synergy $0.61
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-15% Synergy $2.01
Cultivate Cultivate
-16% Synergy $0.36
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-18% Synergy $0.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Power Conduit Power Conduit
+32% Synergy $9.35
Moxite Refinery Moxite Refinery
+31% Synergy $0.34
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+18% Synergy $19.98
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+12% Synergy $69.62
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+7% Synergy $1.79
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+6% Synergy $66.59
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+6% Synergy $36.78
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+4% Synergy $0.96
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+3% Synergy $5.08
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+2% Synergy $5.21
Combine Chrysalis Combine Chrysalis
+2% Synergy $0.26
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+1% Synergy $6.92
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
0% Synergy $12.64
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
0% Synergy $11.18
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $2.17
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.35

Enchantments

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

Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+20% Synergy $8.63
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+19% Synergy $6.01
Ooze Flux Ooze Flux
+15% Synergy $0.30
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+14% Synergy $0.46
The Clone Saga The Clone Saga
+14% Synergy $0.31
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+10% Synergy $1.82
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+10% Synergy $37.33
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+10% Synergy $8.16
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+7% Synergy $33.50
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+7% Synergy $10.38
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+5% Synergy $0.45
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+4% Synergy $0.49
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+3% Synergy $12.21
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+3% Synergy $12.83
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+3% Synergy $7.00
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+2% Synergy $2.79
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
-1% Synergy $6.61
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-3% Synergy $26.88
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-4% Synergy $11.84

Utility Lands

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

Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+15% Synergy $15.30
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+8% Synergy $49.54
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+8% Synergy $2.49
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+7% Synergy $9.92
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+6% Synergy $31.33
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+6% Synergy $0.33
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+5% Synergy $0.31
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+3% Synergy $7.48
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+2% Synergy $15.76
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+2% Synergy $4.46
Novijen, Heart of Progress Novijen, Heart of Progress
+2% Synergy $0.38
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+1% Synergy $62.97
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+1% Synergy $0.38
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-1% Synergy $0.31
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-1% Synergy $0.37
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.41
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-7% Synergy $0.33
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $2.81

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+3% Synergy $4.37
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $72.23
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
0% Synergy $36.07
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-2% Synergy $0.42
Brass Infiniscope Brass Infiniscope
-3% Synergy $0.37
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $2.88
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-12% Synergy $0.32
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-16% Synergy $1.24

Lands

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

Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+21% Synergy $8.85
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+18% Synergy $6.43
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+15% Synergy $1.79
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+12% Synergy $11.07
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+11% Synergy $0.64
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+9% Synergy $8.77
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+8% Synergy $0.34
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+8% Synergy $0.35
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+8% Synergy $36.92
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+8% Synergy $13.09
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+8% Synergy $1.41
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+7% Synergy $0.35
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+6% Synergy $0.26
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $7.07
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+5% Synergy $4.39
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+5% Synergy $0.67
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+4% Synergy $0.36
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.28
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+4% Synergy $1.81
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+4% Synergy
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+3% Synergy $11.80
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+3% Synergy $0.31
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $15.91
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $19.60
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+2% Synergy $18.75
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+2% Synergy $30.87
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $0.73
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.08
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+1% Synergy $33.54
City of Brass City of Brass
+1% Synergy $9.86
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.07
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.35
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $7.28
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $38.12
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $37.13
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
0% Synergy $52.79
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $1.14
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-3% Synergy $0.25
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
-4% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-7% Synergy $0.25
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-7% Synergy $0.48
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-9% Synergy $0.15
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.36
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-11% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-11% Synergy $0.33
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-12% Synergy $0.32
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-12% Synergy $0.25

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