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Lonis, Cryptozoologist
Price tag $0.34

Legendary CreatureSnake Elf Scout

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

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#533 Current Rank
#549 Last Week
#518 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Lonis, Cryptozoologist.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Lonis, Cryptozoologist decks.

Mirrorform Mirrorform
+11% Synergy $4.41
Formidable Speaker Formidable Speaker
+6% Synergy $10.97
Wistfulness Wistfulness
+4% Synergy $9.06
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
0% Synergy $0.27
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-1% Synergy $0.51

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Lonis, Cryptozoologist's abilities and overall game plan.

Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+78% Synergy $6.11
Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+70% Synergy $0.25
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+68% Synergy $0.28
Shrieking Drake Shrieking Drake
+68% Synergy $0.22
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+63% Synergy $5.66
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+59% Synergy $0.33
Wavesifter Wavesifter
+57% Synergy $0.14
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+56% Synergy $1.94
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+56% Synergy $0.37
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+53% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Lonis, Cryptozoologist decks.

Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+52% Synergy $0.36
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+52% Synergy $0.32
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+51% Synergy $9.36
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+51% Synergy $0.32
Ulvenwald Mysteries Ulvenwald Mysteries
+50% Synergy $0.11
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+47% Synergy $0.18
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+43% Synergy $1.48
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+42% Synergy $0.32
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+28% Synergy $0.31
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.70

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+4% Synergy $11.10
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+1% Synergy $24.79
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $41.18
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $52.78
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $68.34
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-1% Synergy $1176.41
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $106.65
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-2% Synergy $15.76
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $58.42
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $111.70

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Lonis, Cryptozoologist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Sarinth Steelseeker Sarinth Steelseeker
+49% Synergy $0.24
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+46% Synergy $0.36
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+43% Synergy $0.55
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+42% Synergy $13.77
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+40% Synergy $2.03
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+38% Synergy $2.92
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+37% Synergy $0.60
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+36% Synergy $1.65
Graf Mole Graf Mole
+36% Synergy $0.12
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+36% Synergy $0.35
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+31% Synergy $0.99
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
+31% Synergy $0.31
Briarbridge Patrol Briarbridge Patrol
+31% Synergy $0.13
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+28% Synergy $8.51
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+28% Synergy $0.27
Dream Stalker Dream Stalker
+28% Synergy $0.20
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+26% Synergy $1.39
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+25% Synergy $2.65
Teething Wurmlet Teething Wurmlet
+23% Synergy $0.32
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+22% Synergy $1.98
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+21% Synergy $0.69
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+20% Synergy $0.21
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+20% Synergy $0.07
Lonis, Genetics Expert Lonis, Genetics Expert
+20% Synergy $7.01
Esix, Fractal Bloom Esix, Fractal Bloom
+18% Synergy $0.34
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+17% Synergy $0.32
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+17% Synergy $3.10
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+17% Synergy $29.54
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+16% Synergy $13.51
Mystic Snake Mystic Snake
+16% Synergy $0.61
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+16% Synergy $0.28
Gala Greeters Gala Greeters
+16% Synergy $2.00
The Third Doctor The Third Doctor
+16% Synergy $0.26
Displaced Dinosaurs Displaced Dinosaurs
+16% Synergy $2.30
Frilled Mystic Frilled Mystic
+15% Synergy $0.18
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+15% Synergy $2.63
Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student Tamiyo, Seasoned Scholar Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student
+14% Synergy $22.18
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+13% Synergy $0.32
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+12% Synergy $0.31
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+12% Synergy $0.45
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+12% Synergy $1.07
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+11% Synergy $1.75
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+10% Synergy $5.80
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+10% Synergy $0.30
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+10% Synergy $26.85
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+9% Synergy $0.30
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+9% Synergy $0.97
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+8% Synergy $0.60
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+4% Synergy $2.30
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+3% Synergy $22.50

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Lonis, Cryptozoologist safe.

Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+32% Synergy $1.87
Confront the Unknown Confront the Unknown
+28% Synergy $0.10
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+22% Synergy $0.50
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+21% Synergy $1.73
Displace Displace
+19% Synergy $0.48
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+19% Synergy $0.55
Confirm Suspicions Confirm Suspicions
+17% Synergy $0.31
Deduce Deduce
+16% Synergy $0.09
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+14% Synergy $1.74
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+12% Synergy $0.10
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+11% Synergy $5.33
Expel from Orazca Expel from Orazca
+10% Synergy $0.18
Secrets of the Key Secrets of the Key
+10% Synergy $0.09
Waterbender's Restoration Waterbender's Restoration
+9% Synergy $3.49
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+8% Synergy $0.52
Resculpt Resculpt
+7% Synergy $0.40
Evacuation Evacuation
+7% Synergy $0.29
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+6% Synergy $0.30
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+6% Synergy $5.24
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+6% Synergy $0.30
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+5% Synergy $7.55
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+5% Synergy $0.37
Pongify Pongify
+4% Synergy $1.93
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+4% Synergy $8.05
Blur Blur
+4% Synergy $0.29
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+4% Synergy $0.34
Snap Snap
+2% Synergy $3.19
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+1% Synergy $2.44
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+1% Synergy $6.70
Counterspell Counterspell
0% Synergy $2.09
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
0% Synergy $12.95
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.06
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
0% Synergy $0.86
Double Major Double Major
0% Synergy $1.67
Swan Song Swan Song
-2% Synergy $8.38
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-2% Synergy $44.34
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-2% Synergy $1.60
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $50.42
Aetherize Aetherize
-3% Synergy $0.47
Simic Charm Simic Charm
-3% Synergy $0.84
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-4% Synergy $0.72
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-5% Synergy $2.03
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-7% Synergy $4.23
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.35
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-25% Synergy $0.22

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Lonis, Cryptozoologist's game plan and control the board.

Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+25% Synergy $3.62
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+21% Synergy $0.22
Root Out Root Out
+20% Synergy $0.10
Neoform Neoform
+18% Synergy $1.38
Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+15% Synergy $0.24
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+12% Synergy $0.18
They Went This Way They Went This Way
+11% Synergy $0.12
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+10% Synergy $2.15
Spirit Water Revival Spirit Water Revival
+10% Synergy $0.70
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+10% Synergy $0.13
Fabricate Fabricate
+7% Synergy $8.98
Reshape Reshape
+7% Synergy $3.79
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $6.50
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+2% Synergy $7.32
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+1% Synergy $38.29
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+1% Synergy $18.78
Oversimplify Oversimplify
+1% Synergy $0.20
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-1% Synergy $0.22
Doppelgang Doppelgang
-1% Synergy $0.78
Three Visits Three Visits
-10% Synergy $9.41
Farseek Farseek
-14% Synergy $0.71
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-15% Synergy $3.14
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-17% Synergy $0.42
Cultivate Cultivate
-18% Synergy $0.26
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-20% Synergy $1.31

Utility Artifacts

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+42% Synergy $7.04
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+30% Synergy $0.80
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+15% Synergy $4.32
Lantern of Insight Lantern of Insight
+11% Synergy $3.10
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+10% Synergy $14.88
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+9% Synergy $3.68
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+9% Synergy $3.72
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+8% Synergy $21.00
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+7% Synergy $3.92
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+7% Synergy $0.25
Magnifying Glass Magnifying Glass
+7% Synergy $0.08
Pyxis of Pandemonium Pyxis of Pandemonium
+7% Synergy $0.32
Ghoulcaller's Bell Ghoulcaller's Bell
+7% Synergy $0.20
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+6% Synergy $11.08
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+6% Synergy $1.73
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+5% Synergy $2.46
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+5% Synergy $4.73
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+2% Synergy $0.61
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Lonis, Cryptozoologist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Ongoing Investigation Ongoing Investigation
+35% Synergy $0.20
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+34% Synergy $3.18
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+17% Synergy $4.92
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+16% Synergy $31.64
Fleeting Memories Fleeting Memories
+16% Synergy $0.08
Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+14% Synergy $0.25
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+13% Synergy $11.55
Weirding Wood Weirding Wood
+11% Synergy $0.18
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+8% Synergy $0.53
Fae Offering Fae Offering
+6% Synergy $0.21
On the Trail On the Trail
+5% Synergy $3.36
In Too Deep In Too Deep
+5% Synergy $0.36
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+3% Synergy $33.97
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+3% Synergy $3.16
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+2% Synergy $1.02
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+1% Synergy $5.99
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
0% Synergy $0.74
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
0% Synergy $1.19
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-1% Synergy $10.63
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-1% Synergy $0.41
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-2% Synergy $25.88

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Lonis, Cryptozoologist to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+15% Synergy $6.39
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+13% Synergy $0.35

Utility Lands

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

Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+33% Synergy $0.94
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+17% Synergy $1.99
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+17% Synergy $0.65
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+15% Synergy $0.64
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+14% Synergy $12.22
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+14% Synergy $13.10
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+10% Synergy $55.63
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+10% Synergy $37.08
The Shire The Shire
+7% Synergy $2.63
Wirewood Lodge Wirewood Lodge
+7% Synergy $8.56
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+5% Synergy $7.57
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+4% Synergy $0.66
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $8.95
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+4% Synergy $7.61
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.36
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+3% Synergy $24.44
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.44
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+3% Synergy $9.07
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+1% Synergy $46.17
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+1% Synergy $14.19
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+1% Synergy $6.33
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+1% Synergy $16.32
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
0% Synergy $8.66
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-2% Synergy $4.49
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $3.70
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-8% Synergy $0.30

Mana Artifacts

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

Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+34% Synergy $0.36
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $191.56
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $71.00
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-1% Synergy $0.34
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-1% Synergy $37.01
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-1% Synergy $139.18
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.55
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-7% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.37

Lands

The mana base foundation for Lonis, Cryptozoologist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+16% Synergy $0.23
Kitchen Kitchen
+13% Synergy $0.38
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+10% Synergy $0.30
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+10% Synergy $5.80
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+9% Synergy $0.29
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+9% Synergy $3.64
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+9% Synergy $0.97
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+7% Synergy $1.64
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+6% Synergy $11.90
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+6% Synergy $7.80
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+6% Synergy $0.25
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+6% Synergy $0.30
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+5% Synergy $12.28
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+5% Synergy $1.26
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $6.50
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+5% Synergy $0.34
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+4% Synergy $30.79
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+4% Synergy $8.05
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.23
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+3% Synergy $0.34
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+3% Synergy $0.66
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+3% Synergy $0.20
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+3% Synergy $10.83
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+2% Synergy $0.35
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+2% Synergy $0.23
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+2% Synergy $0.48
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+2% Synergy $2.33
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.20
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+1% Synergy $11.34
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $35.46
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.22
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
0% Synergy $0.19
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $15.77
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $19.48
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
0% Synergy $28.76
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $30.46
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $19.28
Quandrix Campus Quandrix Campus
0% Synergy $0.18
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-1% Synergy
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
-1% Synergy $1.30
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
-1% Synergy $0.92
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-4% Synergy $0.28
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-4% Synergy $0.19
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $2.56
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
-4% Synergy $0.10
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.19
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-7% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-9% Synergy $0.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-9% Synergy $0.28
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-9% Synergy $0.30

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