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Jackal, Genius Geneticist
Price tag $0.26

Legendary Creature — Human Scientist Villain

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Playstyle & Strategy

+1/+1 Counters 27% Clones 23% Tokens 8% X Spells 5% Ramp 5% Aggro 2% Birthing Pod 1%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Jackal, Genius Geneticist players are trying out in Ramp decks.

Emeritus of Abundance Emeritus of Abundance
+23% Synergy $2.73
Pensive Professor Pensive Professor
+20% Synergy $0.42
Yavimaya Bloomsage Yavimaya Bloomsage
+20% Synergy $0.41
Kinetic Ooze Kinetic Ooze
+14% Synergy $0.32
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
+7% Synergy $6.14

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Jackal, Genius Geneticist's Ramp builds — cards that lean hardest into the Ramp theme.

O'aka, Traveling Merchant O'aka, Traveling Merchant
+66% Synergy $0.35
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+57% Synergy $4.84
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+57% Synergy $0.35
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+57% Synergy $4.12
Ingenious Prodigy Ingenious Prodigy
+54% Synergy $0.30
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+54% Synergy $0.30
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+48% Synergy $2.02
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+46% Synergy $4.04
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+46% Synergy $0.45
Zameck Guildmage Zameck Guildmage
+46% Synergy $0.23

Top Cards

The staple cards most Jackal, Genius Geneticist Ramp decks run as their core.

Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+42% Synergy $23.43
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+42% Synergy $30.20
Tam, Mindful First-Year Tam, Mindful First-Year
+42% Synergy $0.41
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+39% Synergy $9.85
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+38% Synergy $0.36
Hydroid Krasis Hydroid Krasis
+37% Synergy $0.31
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+34% Synergy $0.40
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+24% Synergy $2.22
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+23% Synergy $2.28
Beast Within Beast Within
-1% Synergy $0.62

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Jackal, Genius Geneticist Ramp game on their own.

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+10% Synergy $27.86
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+8% Synergy $1636.78
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy $165.23
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+3% Synergy $57.26
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $134.99
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+1% Synergy $16.42
Force of Will Force of Will
0% Synergy $59.38
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $38.67
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $69.93
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-6% Synergy $16.98

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Ramp plan in Jackal, Genius Geneticist decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Goldberry, River-Daughter Goldberry, River-Daughter
+42% Synergy $1.11
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
+41% Synergy $4.96
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+37% Synergy $18.78
Errant, Street Artist Errant, Street Artist
+37% Synergy $0.29
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+35% Synergy $14.59
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+34% Synergy $8.68
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+33% Synergy $0.64
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+31% Synergy $0.22
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+31% Synergy $0.34
Inga and Esika Inga and Esika
+31% Synergy $3.07
Altered Ego Altered Ego
+30% Synergy $0.25
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+28% Synergy $3.13
Octomancer Octomancer
+28% Synergy $0.35
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+28% Synergy $39.66
Badgermole Cub Badgermole Cub
+28% Synergy $46.96
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
+27% Synergy $0.36
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+26% Synergy $2.89
Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
+26% Synergy $0.67
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+26% Synergy $0.56
The Goose Mother The Goose Mother
+25% Synergy $0.31
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+24% Synergy $0.21
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+24% Synergy $6.71
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+24% Synergy $6.12
Tester of the Tangential Tester of the Tangential
+24% Synergy $0.15
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+23% Synergy $0.32
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+23% Synergy $4.33
Sab-Sunen, Luxa Embodied Sab-Sunen, Luxa Embodied
+22% Synergy $2.40
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+22% Synergy $0.46
Sage of Fables Sage of Fables
+22% Synergy $0.27
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+22% Synergy $0.41
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+21% Synergy $0.30
Topiary Lecturer Topiary Lecturer
+21% Synergy $0.26
Glen Elendra Guardian Glen Elendra Guardian
+21% Synergy $0.42
Spark Double Spark Double
+20% Synergy $13.14
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+20% Synergy $2.51
Formidable Speaker Formidable Speaker
+20% Synergy $9.99
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+19% Synergy $3.13
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+19% Synergy $36.40
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+19% Synergy $13.07
Joraga Treespeaker Joraga Treespeaker
+18% Synergy $1.94
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+17% Synergy $8.53
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+16% Synergy $0.57
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+15% Synergy $0.35
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+15% Synergy $8.05
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+15% Synergy $0.25
Maraleaf Pixie Maraleaf Pixie
+14% Synergy $0.28
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+14% Synergy $1.51
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+14% Synergy $0.23
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+9% Synergy $6.03
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
-11% Synergy $0.33

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Jackal, Genius Geneticist's Ramp deck ahead.

Bioshift Bioshift
+32% Synergy $0.20
Double Major Double Major
+25% Synergy $2.67
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+23% Synergy $0.60
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+17% Synergy $5.05
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+16% Synergy $3.38
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+12% Synergy $6.91
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+10% Synergy $3.83
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+10% Synergy $15.04
Snap Snap
+10% Synergy $3.65
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+9% Synergy $8.98
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+9% Synergy $0.32
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+9% Synergy $1.42
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+9% Synergy $0.24
Unexpected Assistance Unexpected Assistance
+9% Synergy $0.23
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+8% Synergy $0.27
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+8% Synergy $0.33
Elemental Teachings Elemental Teachings
+8% Synergy $0.27
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+7% Synergy $16.09
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+7% Synergy $5.23
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+7% Synergy $3.36
Zimone's Hypothesis Zimone's Hypothesis
+7% Synergy $0.24
Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
+7% Synergy $0.19
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+5% Synergy $8.90
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+5% Synergy $2.28
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+4% Synergy $3.86
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+4% Synergy $7.31
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+2% Synergy $6.52
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+1% Synergy $1.25
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.41
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $1.91
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-1% Synergy $2.84
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-2% Synergy $16.00
Harrow Harrow
-2% Synergy $0.32
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-3% Synergy $1.20
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.67
Swan Song Swan Song
-4% Synergy $11.36
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-11% Synergy $0.30
Negate Negate
-11% Synergy $0.31
Counterspell Counterspell
-20% Synergy $3.32

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Ramp game plan forward for Jackal, Genius Geneticist.

Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+19% Synergy $6.78
Doppelgang Doppelgang
+17% Synergy $1.63
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+16% Synergy $3.51
Neoform Neoform
+16% Synergy $1.13
Celestial Reunion Celestial Reunion
+11% Synergy $0.96
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+8% Synergy $1.00
For the Common Good For the Common Good
+8% Synergy $2.66
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+7% Synergy $2.58
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+7% Synergy $0.25
Aggressive Biomancy Aggressive Biomancy
+5% Synergy $0.53
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+4% Synergy $0.30
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+3% Synergy $0.32
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+3% Synergy $0.33
Farseek Farseek
-7% Synergy $0.45
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-11% Synergy $1.53
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-13% Synergy $2.88
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-21% Synergy $0.64
Cultivate Cultivate
-27% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Jackal, Genius Geneticist Ramp decks.

Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+25% Synergy $19.02
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+23% Synergy $8.19
Moxite Refinery Moxite Refinery
+23% Synergy $0.30
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+17% Synergy $64.33
The Ooze The Ooze
+10% Synergy $4.14
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+9% Synergy $6.93
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $4.52
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+8% Synergy $37.49
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+6% Synergy $5.42
Combine Chrysalis Combine Chrysalis
+5% Synergy $0.32
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+2% Synergy $7.34
The Great Henge The Great Henge
0% Synergy $67.43

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Ramp strategy in Jackal, Genius Geneticist decks.

Ooze Flux Ooze Flux
+24% Synergy $0.29
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+17% Synergy $9.59
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+15% Synergy $0.55
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+11% Synergy $2.90
Fae Flight Fae Flight
+9% Synergy $0.28
The Clone Saga The Clone Saga
+9% Synergy $0.27
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+8% Synergy $7.25
Propaganda Propaganda
+7% Synergy $2.54
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+6% Synergy $12.34
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+4% Synergy $34.35
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+3% Synergy $1.66
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+1% Synergy $0.60
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
0% Synergy $13.04
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
-2% Synergy $3.06
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
-3% Synergy $8.06
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-8% Synergy $0.50

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Jackal, Genius Geneticist's Ramp game plan.

Oko, Lorwyn Liege Oko, Shadowmoor Scion Oko, Lorwyn Liege
+10% Synergy $0.81
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+4% Synergy $0.63

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Jackal, Genius Geneticist Ramp decks.

Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+28% Synergy $18.89
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+22% Synergy $8.61
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+22% Synergy $2.57
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+15% Synergy $28.30
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+14% Synergy $0.32
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+11% Synergy $50.54
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
+9% Synergy $4.54
Pendelhaven Pendelhaven
+9% Synergy $2.32
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+8% Synergy $0.42
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+8% Synergy $2.66
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+5% Synergy $0.39
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+5% Synergy $0.36
Rivendell Rivendell
+4% Synergy $1.69
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+4% Synergy $60.52
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.36
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-2% Synergy $16.22
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-8% Synergy $0.37
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $3.52

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Jackal, Genius Geneticist's Ramp strategy.

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $38.19
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.59
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-7% Synergy $0.47
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-11% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.55
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-20% Synergy $0.89

Lands

The mana base behind Jackal, Genius Geneticist's Ramp decks.

Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+28% Synergy $0.28
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+26% Synergy $0.25
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+24% Synergy $6.71
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+24% Synergy $6.12
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+20% Synergy $1.62
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+19% Synergy $4.44
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+19% Synergy $6.78
Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+16% Synergy $0.34
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+13% Synergy $0.27
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+13% Synergy $0.36
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+12% Synergy $35.90
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+12% Synergy $6.91
Command Tower Command Tower
+10% Synergy $0.31
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+10% Synergy $8.91
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+10% Synergy $18.06
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+9% Synergy $0.36
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+9% Synergy $1.54
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+9% Synergy $12.47
Bant Panorama Bant Panorama
+8% Synergy $0.33
Drowner of Truth Drowned Jungle Drowner of Truth
+8% Synergy $0.30
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+7% Synergy $0.98
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+6% Synergy $6.12
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+5% Synergy $0.38
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+5% Synergy $28.70
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+5% Synergy $37.29
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+5% Synergy $0.16
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.08
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.08
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.24
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+4% Synergy $10.44
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+4% Synergy $20.44
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $15.97
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+4% Synergy $1.47
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+4% Synergy $0.91
Lush Oasis Lush Oasis
+4% Synergy $0.21
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+4% Synergy $57.96
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+3% Synergy $39.06
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $1.11
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+2% Synergy $0.61
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+1% Synergy $0.34
Tropical Island Tropical Island
0% Synergy
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
-2% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-4% Synergy $0.28
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
-5% Synergy $4.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.37
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.26
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-7% Synergy $0.26
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-9% Synergy $0.37
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-10% Synergy $0.25

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Mikey & Don, Party Planners Mikey & Don, Party Planners
Zimone, Infinite Analyst Zimone, Infinite Analyst
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Slurrk, All-Ingesting Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Fluros of Myra's Marvels Hardy of Myra's Marvels Fluros of Myra's Marvels // Hardy of Myra's Marvels
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Acolyte of Bahamut Imoen, Mystic Trickster // Acolyte of Bahamut
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Master Chef Imoen, Mystic Trickster // Master Chef
Venus, Torn Between Worlds Venus, Torn Between Worlds
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
Spider-Man, Miles Morales Spider-Man, Miles Morales
Leonardo, the Balance Raphael, the Muscle Leonardo, the Balance // Raphael, the Muscle
Emil, Vastlands Roamer Emil, Vastlands Roamer
Ferrafor, Young Yew Ferrafor, Young Yew
Krang, the All-Powerful Krang, the All-Powerful
Mutagen Man, Living Ooze Mutagen Man, Living Ooze
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Heroes in a Half Shell Heroes in a Half Shell
Jermane, Pride of the Circus Jermane, Pride of the Circus
The Boulder, Ready to Rumble The Boulder, Ready to Rumble
Tui and La, Moon and Ocean Tui and La, Moon and Ocean
Jenara, Asura of War Jenara, Asura of War
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Thrasios, Triton Hero Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Orysa, Tide Choreographer Orysa, Tide Choreographer