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Lonis, Cryptozoologist
Price tag $0.24

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

#630 Current Rank
#608 Last Week
#549 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Lonis, Cryptozoologist.

New Cards

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

Skycoach Conductor Skycoach Conductor
+4% Synergy $0.36
Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards
+3% Synergy $2.17
Iron Man, Futurist Paragon Iron Man, Futurist Paragon
+2% Synergy $8.00
Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
+0% Synergy $0.31
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
-7% Synergy $5.24

High Synergy Cards

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

Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+77% Synergy $6.81
Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+68% Synergy $0.30
Shrieking Drake Shrieking Drake
+68% Synergy $0.24
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+67% Synergy $0.25
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+62% Synergy $8.66
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+58% Synergy $0.37
Wavesifter Wavesifter
+56% Synergy $0.28
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+56% Synergy $3.10
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+54% Synergy $0.32
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+53% Synergy $0.36

Top Cards

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

Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+51% Synergy $0.40
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+50% Synergy $0.35
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+50% Synergy $0.35
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+50% Synergy $10.26
Sarinth Steelseeker Sarinth Steelseeker
+49% Synergy $0.19
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+48% Synergy $0.25
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+43% Synergy $1.89
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+42% Synergy $0.31
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+28% Synergy $0.23
Beast Within Beast Within
+1% Synergy $0.52

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+4% Synergy $15.58
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+1% Synergy $28.30
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
0% Synergy $1510.97
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
0% Synergy $58.52
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $64.63
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $41.55
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-1% Synergy $18.15
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $129.20
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $66.59
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-6% Synergy $3.80

Creatures

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

Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+45% Synergy $0.38
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+43% Synergy $0.35
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+42% Synergy $14.56
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+39% Synergy $1.79
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+38% Synergy $1.57
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+38% Synergy $1.02
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+36% Synergy $0.93
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+36% Synergy $0.37
Graf Mole Graf Mole
+34% Synergy $0.22
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+31% Synergy $0.33
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
+29% Synergy $0.39
Briarbridge Patrol Briarbridge Patrol
+29% Synergy $0.18
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+28% Synergy $0.34
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+28% Synergy $8.49
Dream Stalker Dream Stalker
+27% Synergy $0.30
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+24% Synergy $0.42
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+24% Synergy $3.70
Teething Wurmlet Teething Wurmlet
+22% Synergy $0.35
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+21% Synergy $2.62
Lonis, Genetics Expert Lonis, Genetics Expert
+20% Synergy $7.34
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+20% Synergy $1.39
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+20% Synergy $0.17
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+18% Synergy $0.20
Esix, Fractal Bloom Esix, Fractal Bloom
+17% Synergy $0.34
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+17% Synergy $0.26
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+16% Synergy $4.83
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+16% Synergy $0.34
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+16% Synergy $33.15
The Third Doctor The Third Doctor
+16% Synergy $0.28
Gala Greeters Gala Greeters
+15% Synergy $1.29
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+15% Synergy $2.02
Displaced Dinosaurs Displaced Dinosaurs
+15% Synergy $6.86
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+15% Synergy $11.91
Mystic Snake Mystic Snake
+14% Synergy $1.19
Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student Tamiyo, Seasoned Scholar Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student
+14% Synergy $17.26
Frilled Mystic Frilled Mystic
+13% Synergy $0.27
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+13% Synergy $0.33
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+13% Synergy $1.08
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+12% Synergy $0.42
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+11% Synergy $0.27
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+11% Synergy $6.52
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+10% Synergy $33.95
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+10% Synergy $2.60
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+9% Synergy $0.80
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+9% Synergy $0.25
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+8% Synergy $0.31
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+7% Synergy $0.93
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+4% Synergy $2.15
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+3% Synergy $27.17
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+2% Synergy $3.30

Instants

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

Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+32% Synergy $1.86
Confront the Unknown Confront the Unknown
+28% Synergy $0.09
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+21% Synergy $2.54
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+20% Synergy $0.43
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+20% Synergy $0.56
Displace Displace
+18% Synergy $0.44
Confirm Suspicions Confirm Suspicions
+16% Synergy $0.31
Deduce Deduce
+15% Synergy $0.29
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+14% Synergy $1.47
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+12% Synergy $0.29
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+11% Synergy $5.36
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+10% Synergy $2.16
Expel from Orazca Expel from Orazca
+9% Synergy $0.22
Waterbender's Restoration Waterbender's Restoration
+9% Synergy $4.04
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+8% Synergy $0.71
Secrets of the Key Secrets of the Key
+8% Synergy $0.16
Resculpt Resculpt
+7% Synergy $0.19
Evacuation Evacuation
+7% Synergy $0.34
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+6% Synergy $0.26
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+6% Synergy $6.06
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+6% Synergy $0.36
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+5% Synergy $0.32
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+5% Synergy $0.29
Blur Blur
+4% Synergy $0.49
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+4% Synergy $6.82
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+4% Synergy $7.03
Pongify Pongify
+3% Synergy $1.72
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+2% Synergy $2.27
Snap Snap
+1% Synergy $3.40
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.20
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+0% Synergy $4.07
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+0% Synergy $0.85
Counterspell Counterspell
+0% Synergy $3.67
Double Major Double Major
0% Synergy $2.46
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
0% Synergy $14.58
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
0% Synergy $8.60
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-1% Synergy $50.70
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-1% Synergy $1.71
Swan Song Swan Song
-2% Synergy $8.00
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $55.81
Aetherize Aetherize
-3% Synergy $0.41
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $2.01
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-4% Synergy $0.50
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.39
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-24% Synergy $0.30

Sorceries

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

Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+24% Synergy $3.70
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+20% Synergy $0.20
Neoform Neoform
+19% Synergy $1.06
Root Out Root Out
+18% Synergy $0.31
Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+15% Synergy $0.29
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+12% Synergy $0.17
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+11% Synergy $2.98
Spirit Water Revival Spirit Water Revival
+10% Synergy $0.64
They Went This Way They Went This Way
+10% Synergy $0.14
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+9% Synergy $0.19
Fabricate Fabricate
+7% Synergy $9.53
Reshape Reshape
+7% Synergy $4.51
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $7.05
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+1% Synergy $5.52
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+1% Synergy $52.76
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+0% Synergy $28.49
Doppelgang Doppelgang
-1% Synergy $2.19
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-3% Synergy $0.31
Three Visits Three Visits
-12% Synergy $5.31
Farseek Farseek
-14% Synergy $0.55
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-15% Synergy $2.40
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-17% Synergy $0.44
Cultivate Cultivate
-17% Synergy $0.35
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-19% Synergy $1.50

Utility Artifacts

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+40% Synergy $7.16
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+29% Synergy $0.89
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+14% Synergy $4.33
Lantern of Insight Lantern of Insight
+12% Synergy $4.21
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+10% Synergy $14.58
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+8% Synergy $2.57
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+8% Synergy $3.15
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+8% Synergy $17.30
Pyxis of Pandemonium Pyxis of Pandemonium
+7% Synergy $0.30
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+7% Synergy $0.36
Ghoulcaller's Bell Ghoulcaller's Bell
+7% Synergy $0.21
Magnifying Glass Magnifying Glass
+6% Synergy $0.16
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+6% Synergy $5.10
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+6% Synergy $15.45
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+5% Synergy $2.89
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+5% Synergy $1.84
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+4% Synergy $6.03
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+2% Synergy $0.75
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+0% Synergy $4.44
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $108.02
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Ulvenwald Mysteries Ulvenwald Mysteries
+48% Synergy $0.17
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+34% Synergy $3.84
Ongoing Investigation Ongoing Investigation
+33% Synergy $0.26
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+16% Synergy $5.61
Fleeting Memories Fleeting Memories
+15% Synergy $0.06
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+15% Synergy $35.62
Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+13% Synergy $0.35
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+13% Synergy $12.12
Weirding Wood Weirding Wood
+10% Synergy $0.32
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+7% Synergy $0.40
Fae Offering Fae Offering
+5% Synergy $0.24
On the Trail On the Trail
+4% Synergy $4.56
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+2% Synergy $4.30
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+1% Synergy $32.07
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+1% Synergy $1.03
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+1% Synergy $8.03
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
0% Synergy $1.64
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
0% Synergy $1.71
Wild Growth Wild Growth
0% Synergy $0.42
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-1% Synergy $12.00
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-1% Synergy $26.78

Planeswalkers

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

Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+15% Synergy $5.60
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+12% Synergy $0.40

Utility Lands

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

Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+34% Synergy $0.65
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+18% Synergy $3.83
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+17% Synergy $0.65
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+15% Synergy $0.81
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+15% Synergy $10.38
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+14% Synergy $13.15
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+10% Synergy $40.73
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+9% Synergy $62.97
Wirewood Lodge Wirewood Lodge
+6% Synergy $11.42
The Shire The Shire
+5% Synergy $3.36
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+5% Synergy $11.03
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $11.15
Labyrinth of Skophos Labyrinth of Skophos
+4% Synergy $0.31
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.38
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+3% Synergy $30.88
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+3% Synergy $3.86
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+2% Synergy $9.71
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.40
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+2% Synergy $0.35
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+1% Synergy $50.77
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+1% Synergy $4.12
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+1% Synergy $13.29
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+1% Synergy $15.43
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
0% Synergy $10.00
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-2% Synergy $0.85
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.94
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-7% Synergy $0.33

Mana Artifacts

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

Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+32% Synergy $0.34
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $240.66
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $73.96
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
0% Synergy $37.63
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
0% Synergy $0.43
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
0% Synergy $167.83
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.51
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-6% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $1.10

Lands

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

Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+16% Synergy $0.30
Kitchen Kitchen
+13% Synergy $0.39
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+11% Synergy $6.52
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+9% Synergy $0.80
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+9% Synergy $0.31
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+9% Synergy $4.88
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+7% Synergy $0.82
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+7% Synergy $1.95
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+6% Synergy $10.46
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+6% Synergy $7.70
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+6% Synergy $0.24
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $7.05
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+5% Synergy $12.78
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+5% Synergy $0.35
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+4% Synergy $1.38
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+4% Synergy $6.82
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+4% Synergy $0.41
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+4% Synergy $36.97
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.25
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+3% Synergy $0.77
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+3% Synergy $7.35
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+2% Synergy $0.30
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+2% Synergy $0.26
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+1% Synergy $1.80
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+1% Synergy $0.33
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+1% Synergy $0.49
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+1% Synergy $11.39
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+0% Synergy $37.91
Forest Forest
+0% Synergy $0.09
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+0% Synergy $0.31
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+0% Synergy $16.02
Island Island
+0% Synergy $0.07
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+0% Synergy $17.38
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+0% Synergy $32.02
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+0% Synergy $36.04
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $18.92
Tropical Island Tropical Island
0% Synergy
Quandrix Campus Quandrix Campus
0% Synergy $0.21
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
0% Synergy $0.26
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
-3% Synergy $0.28
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.12
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-3% Synergy $0.16
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-4% Synergy $0.27
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-5% Synergy $3.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.27
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-5% Synergy $0.34
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-6% Synergy $1.10
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-9% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-9% Synergy $0.33

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