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Lonis, Cryptozoologist
Price tag $0.14

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

#502 Current Rank
#450 Last Week
#420 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.

Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+18% Synergy $1.31
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+7% Synergy $20.12
Quina, Qu Gourmet Quina, Qu Gourmet
+5% Synergy $0.17
A Realm Reborn A Realm Reborn
+3% Synergy $0.43
Ignis Scientia Ignis Scientia
+3% Synergy $0.11

High Synergy Cards

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

Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+80% Synergy $2.99
Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+74% Synergy $0.12
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+70% Synergy $0.40
Shrieking Drake Shrieking Drake
+68% Synergy $0.08
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+65% Synergy $2.81
Wavesifter Wavesifter
+64% Synergy $0.06
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+62% Synergy $0.76
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+62% Synergy $0.22
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+61% Synergy $0.23
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+56% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

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

Junk Winder Junk Winder
+56% Synergy $0.12
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+55% Synergy $0.25
Ulvenwald Mysteries Ulvenwald Mysteries
+55% Synergy $0.07
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+53% Synergy $2.88
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+48% Synergy $0.10
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+48% Synergy $4.72
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+43% Synergy $0.11
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+41% Synergy $1.23
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+31% Synergy $0.19
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.59

Game Changers

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

Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+44% Synergy $11.76
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+6% Synergy $11.93
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+1% Synergy $18.72
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $48.08
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-1% Synergy $6.61
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-2% Synergy $42.63
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-2% Synergy $11.92
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-2% Synergy $977.12
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-2% Synergy $92.16
Force of Will Force of Will
-3% Synergy $57.48

Creatures

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

Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+51% Synergy $0.17
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+51% Synergy $0.22
Sarinth Steelseeker Sarinth Steelseeker
+50% Synergy $0.18
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+44% Synergy $0.29
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+43% Synergy $4.05
Graf Mole Graf Mole
+40% Synergy $0.04
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+39% Synergy $0.28
Briarbridge Patrol Briarbridge Patrol
+38% Synergy $0.16
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+36% Synergy $1.64
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+34% Synergy $0.43
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+34% Synergy $0.22
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+34% Synergy $0.24
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
+32% Synergy $0.21
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+31% Synergy $3.04
Dream Stalker Dream Stalker
+31% Synergy $0.07
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+28% Synergy $1.85
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+28% Synergy $0.43
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+25% Synergy $0.97
Teething Wurmlet Teething Wurmlet
+24% Synergy $0.29
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+23% Synergy $0.20
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+23% Synergy $2.60
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+20% Synergy $0.47
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+20% Synergy $20.35
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+20% Synergy $0.13
Esix, Fractal Bloom Esix, Fractal Bloom
+19% Synergy $0.30
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+19% Synergy $1.56
The Third Doctor The Third Doctor
+18% Synergy $0.15
Lonis, Genetics Expert Lonis, Genetics Expert
+18% Synergy $4.02
Displaced Dinosaurs Displaced Dinosaurs
+18% Synergy $2.92
Briarbridge Tracker Briarbridge Tracker
+18% Synergy $0.05
Mystic Snake Mystic Snake
+17% Synergy $0.76
Frilled Mystic Frilled Mystic
+16% Synergy $0.11
Gala Greeters Gala Greeters
+16% Synergy $0.97
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+14% Synergy $9.23
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+14% Synergy $0.25
Floodhound Floodhound
+14% Synergy $0.03
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+14% Synergy $3.89
Transplant Theorist Transplant Theorist
+14% Synergy $0.07
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+13% Synergy $0.27
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.26
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+12% Synergy $1.19
Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student Tamiyo, Seasoned Scholar Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student
+12% Synergy $30.11
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+11% Synergy $0.24
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+11% Synergy $0.97
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+10% Synergy $0.26
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+9% Synergy $0.98
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+9% Synergy $3.91
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+8% Synergy $0.43
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+7% Synergy $0.26
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+7% Synergy $0.63

Instants

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

Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+34% Synergy $0.81
Confront the Unknown Confront the Unknown
+33% Synergy $0.14
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+26% Synergy $0.47
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+24% Synergy $1.09
Confirm Suspicions Confirm Suspicions
+21% Synergy $0.10
Displace Displace
+20% Synergy $0.48
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+18% Synergy $0.58
Deduce Deduce
+17% Synergy $0.09
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+13% Synergy $3.56
Secrets of the Key Secrets of the Key
+13% Synergy $0.04
Expel from Orazca Expel from Orazca
+12% Synergy $0.16
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+11% Synergy $0.37
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+11% Synergy $0.07
Evacuation Evacuation
+8% Synergy $0.22
Resculpt Resculpt
+6% Synergy $0.29
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+6% Synergy $0.51
Pongify Pongify
+5% Synergy $2.10
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+5% Synergy $3.45
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+5% Synergy $0.20
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy $0.25
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+4% Synergy $5.20
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+4% Synergy $0.30
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $7.64
Double Major Double Major
+2% Synergy $1.38
Counterspell Counterspell
+1% Synergy $1.65
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+1% Synergy $1.46
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+1% Synergy $0.96
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
0% Synergy $5.09
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-1% Synergy $11.10
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.24
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-2% Synergy $49.42
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-2% Synergy $0.94
Simic Charm Simic Charm
-2% Synergy $1.50
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy $6.09
Aetherize Aetherize
-3% Synergy $0.29
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-4% Synergy $1.15
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-4% Synergy $1.75
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $42.96
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-7% Synergy $1.51
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-23% Synergy $0.29

Sorceries

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

Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+28% Synergy $1.66
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+25% Synergy $0.44
Root Out Root Out
+24% Synergy $0.06
Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+17% Synergy $0.13
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+16% Synergy $0.04
Neoform Neoform
+15% Synergy $0.89
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+12% Synergy $0.09
They Went This Way They Went This Way
+11% Synergy $0.04
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+8% Synergy $1.11
Press for Answers Press for Answers
+6% Synergy $0.02
Temporal Spring Temporal Spring
+6% Synergy $0.19
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $5.84
Fabricate Fabricate
+5% Synergy $7.90
Reshape Reshape
+5% Synergy $2.82
Gone Missing Gone Missing
+5% Synergy $0.08
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+4% Synergy $0.20
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+2% Synergy $2.19
Oversimplify Oversimplify
+2% Synergy $0.18
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+1% Synergy $23.70
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+1% Synergy $19.06
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $34.20
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-1% Synergy $0.19
Doppelgang Doppelgang
-2% Synergy $0.54
Three Visits Three Visits
-9% Synergy $6.32
Farseek Farseek
-12% Synergy $0.45
Cultivate Cultivate
-13% Synergy $0.34
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-13% Synergy $1.41
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-15% Synergy $0.43
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-19% Synergy $1.69

Utility Artifacts

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

Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+31% Synergy $0.63
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+17% Synergy $2.49
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+10% Synergy $4.48
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+10% Synergy $1.19
Magnifying Glass Magnifying Glass
+9% Synergy $0.04
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+8% Synergy $4.01
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+8% Synergy $20.58
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+7% Synergy $1.75
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+7% Synergy $12.84
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+7% Synergy $4.02
Lantern of Insight Lantern of Insight
+7% Synergy $2.18
Tamiyo's Logbook Tamiyo's Logbook
+7% Synergy $0.11
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+6% Synergy $10.63
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+6% Synergy $0.93
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+5% Synergy $0.76
Bootleggers' Stash Bootleggers' Stash
+4% Synergy $0.72
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+3% Synergy $11.66
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.45
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $67.99
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-4% Synergy $62.10
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

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

Ongoing Investigation Ongoing Investigation
+41% Synergy $0.09
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+37% Synergy $0.65
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+20% Synergy $3.16
Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+19% Synergy $0.20
Fleeting Memories Fleeting Memories
+19% Synergy $0.13
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+18% Synergy $27.88
Weirding Wood Weirding Wood
+14% Synergy $0.14
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+13% Synergy $11.08
Fae Offering Fae Offering
+8% Synergy $0.13
Hold for Questioning Hold for Questioning
+8% Synergy $0.13
On the Trail On the Trail
+6% Synergy $0.51
In Too Deep In Too Deep
+6% Synergy $0.42
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+4% Synergy $24.05
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+3% Synergy $3.05
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+2% Synergy $0.95
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
0% Synergy $0.88
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
0% Synergy $3.39
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-1% Synergy $24.82
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
-1% Synergy $0.51
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-2% Synergy $8.34
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-2% Synergy $0.31
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $48.94

Planeswalkers

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

Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+15% Synergy $5.25
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+15% Synergy $0.34

Utility Lands

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

Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+34% Synergy $0.77
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+18% Synergy $0.58
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+16% Synergy $0.66
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+15% Synergy $1.57
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+15% Synergy $9.47
The Shire The Shire
+9% Synergy $0.89
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+8% Synergy $51.06
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+7% Synergy $38.71
Wirewood Lodge Wirewood Lodge
+7% Synergy $6.49
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+6% Synergy $0.86
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+6% Synergy $9.25
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.46
Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+4% Synergy $0.32
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+3% Synergy $1.01
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.40
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $19.28
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+1% Synergy $0.23
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.13
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
0% Synergy $9.35
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
0% Synergy $29.31
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
0% Synergy $6.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $1.98
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-2% Synergy $1.41
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-2% Synergy $5.43
Lumbering Falls Lumbering Falls
-2% Synergy $0.16
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $94.69
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-8% Synergy $0.14

Mana Artifacts

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

Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+37% Synergy $0.27
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $153.22
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+1% Synergy $0.30
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $67.47
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-1% Synergy $24.69
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-4% Synergy $0.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.51
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.33

Lands

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

Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+18% Synergy $0.16
Kitchen Kitchen
+12% Synergy $0.28
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+10% Synergy $0.29
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+10% Synergy $3.74
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+9% Synergy $0.45
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+9% Synergy $0.98
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+9% Synergy $3.91
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+7% Synergy $4.57
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+6% Synergy $8.57
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+6% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+5% Synergy $0.18
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+5% Synergy $1.46
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $5.84
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+5% Synergy $0.33
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+4% Synergy $1.21
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.22
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+3% Synergy $25.51
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+3% Synergy $0.23
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+3% Synergy $4.24
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+3% Synergy $0.83
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $7.64
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+2% Synergy $0.33
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+2% Synergy $0.33
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+2% Synergy $0.18
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+2% Synergy $12.16
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+2% Synergy $0.62
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.05
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $6.00
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $30.44
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+1% Synergy $1.55
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
0% Synergy $21.61
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $34.20
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-1% Synergy $13.72
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $9.47
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $15.21
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-1% Synergy $24.04
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-1% Synergy $14.12
Quandrix Campus Quandrix Campus
-1% Synergy $0.09
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-2% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $3.53
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
-2% Synergy $0.83
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
-2% Synergy $0.58
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
-4% Synergy $0.11
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-5% Synergy $0.06
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.18
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-6% Synergy $0.23
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-6% Synergy $0.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-9% Synergy $0.11

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