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Lonis, Cryptozoologist
Price tag $0.31

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

#521 Current Rank
#523 Last Week
#516 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 $4.02
Formidable Speaker Formidable Speaker
+6% Synergy $12.49
Wistfulness Wistfulness
+5% Synergy $11.35
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
0% Synergy $0.28
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-1% Synergy $0.38

High Synergy Cards

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

Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+78% Synergy $5.84
Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+70% Synergy $0.31
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+68% Synergy $0.29
Shrieking Drake Shrieking Drake
+68% Synergy $0.27
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+63% Synergy $5.23
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+59% Synergy $0.37
Wavesifter Wavesifter
+57% Synergy $0.15
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+56% Synergy $1.99
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+56% Synergy $0.35
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+53% Synergy $0.30

Top Cards

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

Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+52% Synergy $0.39
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+52% Synergy $0.34
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+51% Synergy $8.45
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+51% Synergy $0.33
Ulvenwald Mysteries Ulvenwald Mysteries
+50% Synergy $0.12
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+47% Synergy $0.18
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+43% Synergy $1.40
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+42% Synergy $0.28
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+28% Synergy $0.32
Beast Within Beast Within
+1% Synergy $0.67

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+3% Synergy $10.52
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+1% Synergy $23.61
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $41.80
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $55.14
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $67.77
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-1% Synergy $1190.33
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $97.46
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-2% Synergy $15.41
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $59.18
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $104.52

Creatures

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

Sarinth Steelseeker Sarinth Steelseeker
+49% Synergy $0.18
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+46% Synergy $0.38
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+43% Synergy $0.35
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+42% Synergy $13.86
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+40% Synergy $1.89
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+38% Synergy $2.50
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+37% Synergy $0.46
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+36% Synergy $1.66
Graf Mole Graf Mole
+36% Synergy $0.12
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+35% Synergy $0.31
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+32% Synergy $0.95
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
+31% Synergy $0.34
Briarbridge Patrol Briarbridge Patrol
+31% Synergy $0.13
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+28% Synergy $9.02
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+28% Synergy $0.24
Dream Stalker Dream Stalker
+28% Synergy $0.11
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+26% Synergy $0.94
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+26% Synergy $2.68
Teething Wurmlet Teething Wurmlet
+23% Synergy $0.32
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+22% Synergy $1.54
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+21% Synergy $0.69
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+20% Synergy $0.22
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+20% Synergy $0.08
Lonis, Genetics Expert Lonis, Genetics Expert
+20% Synergy $5.98
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+18% Synergy $0.30
Esix, Fractal Bloom Esix, Fractal Bloom
+18% Synergy $0.33
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+17% Synergy $3.27
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+17% Synergy $28.46
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+16% Synergy $13.44
Mystic Snake Mystic Snake
+16% Synergy $0.61
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+16% Synergy $0.28
Gala Greeters Gala Greeters
+16% Synergy $1.67
The Third Doctor The Third Doctor
+16% Synergy $0.24
Displaced Dinosaurs Displaced Dinosaurs
+16% Synergy $2.42
Frilled Mystic Frilled Mystic
+15% Synergy $0.19
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+15% Synergy $2.79
Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student Tamiyo, Seasoned Scholar Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student
+14% Synergy $22.34
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+12% Synergy $0.30
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+12% Synergy $0.27
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+12% Synergy $0.51
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+12% Synergy $1.09
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+11% Synergy $1.55
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+10% Synergy $5.68
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+10% Synergy $0.33
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+10% Synergy $25.57
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+9% Synergy $0.21
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+9% Synergy $0.92
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+8% Synergy $0.54
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+4% Synergy $2.16
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+3% Synergy $21.69

Instants

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

Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+32% Synergy $2.08
Confront the Unknown Confront the Unknown
+28% Synergy $0.11
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+22% Synergy $0.44
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+21% Synergy $1.44
Displace Displace
+19% Synergy $0.47
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+19% Synergy $0.56
Confirm Suspicions Confirm Suspicions
+17% Synergy $0.33
Deduce Deduce
+16% Synergy $0.08
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+14% Synergy $0.80
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+12% Synergy $4.72
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+12% Synergy $0.11
Expel from Orazca Expel from Orazca
+10% Synergy $0.17
Secrets of the Key Secrets of the Key
+10% Synergy $0.09
Waterbender's Restoration Waterbender's Restoration
+9% Synergy $3.59
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+8% Synergy $0.53
Resculpt Resculpt
+7% Synergy $0.45
Evacuation Evacuation
+7% Synergy $0.20
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+6% Synergy $0.28
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+6% Synergy $5.45
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+6% Synergy $0.38
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+5% Synergy $6.17
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+5% Synergy $0.38
Pongify Pongify
+4% Synergy $1.95
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+4% Synergy $7.31
Blur Blur
+4% Synergy $0.30
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+4% Synergy $0.32
Snap Snap
+2% Synergy $3.34
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+1% Synergy $2.30
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+1% Synergy $7.67
Counterspell Counterspell
0% Synergy $2.55
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.22
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
0% Synergy $0.89
Double Major Double Major
0% Synergy $1.70
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-1% Synergy $12.71
Swan Song Swan Song
-2% Synergy $8.28
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-2% Synergy $42.91
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-2% Synergy $1.57
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-3% Synergy $0.77
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $50.25
Aetherize Aetherize
-3% Synergy $0.50
Simic Charm Simic Charm
-3% Synergy $0.91
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-4% Synergy $2.26
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-7% Synergy $4.04
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.34
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-26% Synergy $0.25

Sorceries

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

Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+25% Synergy $3.53
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+21% Synergy $0.22
Root Out Root Out
+20% Synergy $0.09
Neoform Neoform
+18% Synergy $1.25
Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+15% Synergy $0.25
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+12% Synergy $0.22
They Went This Way They Went This Way
+11% Synergy $0.12
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+10% Synergy $2.11
Spirit Water Revival Spirit Water Revival
+10% Synergy $0.93
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+10% Synergy $0.13
Fabricate Fabricate
+7% Synergy $9.15
Reshape Reshape
+7% Synergy $3.99
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $5.95
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+2% Synergy $8.14
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+1% Synergy $36.39
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+1% Synergy $18.07
Oversimplify Oversimplify
+1% Synergy $0.24
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-1% Synergy $0.26
Doppelgang Doppelgang
-1% Synergy $0.51
Three Visits Three Visits
-10% Synergy $8.37
Farseek Farseek
-14% Synergy $0.55
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-15% Synergy $2.93
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-17% Synergy $0.39
Cultivate Cultivate
-18% Synergy $0.26
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-20% Synergy $0.92

Utility Artifacts

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+42% Synergy $6.80
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+30% Synergy $0.70
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+14% Synergy $4.02
Lantern of Insight Lantern of Insight
+10% Synergy $3.24
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+10% Synergy $13.96
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+9% Synergy $2.73
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+9% Synergy $3.68
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+8% Synergy $20.45
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+7% Synergy $3.72
Magnifying Glass Magnifying Glass
+7% Synergy $0.07
Pyxis of Pandemonium Pyxis of Pandemonium
+7% Synergy $0.31
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+6% Synergy $0.22
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+6% Synergy $11.31
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+6% Synergy $1.44
Ghoulcaller's Bell Ghoulcaller's Bell
+6% Synergy $0.26
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+5% Synergy $4.35
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+5% Synergy $2.12
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+2% Synergy $0.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.53
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.82

Enchantments

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

Ongoing Investigation Ongoing Investigation
+35% Synergy $0.18
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+34% Synergy $1.81
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+17% Synergy $4.85
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+16% Synergy $31.58
Fleeting Memories Fleeting Memories
+16% Synergy $0.08
Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+14% Synergy $0.24
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+13% Synergy $11.53
Weirding Wood Weirding Wood
+11% Synergy $0.18
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+8% Synergy $0.53
Fae Offering Fae Offering
+6% Synergy $0.22
On the Trail On the Trail
+5% Synergy $3.21
In Too Deep In Too Deep
+5% Synergy $0.36
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+3% Synergy $33.98
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+3% Synergy $3.10
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+2% Synergy $1.12
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+1% Synergy $6.61
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
0% Synergy $0.61
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
0% Synergy $1.29
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-1% Synergy $10.03
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-1% Synergy $0.39
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-1% Synergy $25.35

Planeswalkers

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

Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+15% Synergy $6.30
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+13% Synergy $0.42

Utility Lands

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

Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+33% Synergy $0.88
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+17% Synergy $2.30
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+17% Synergy $0.72
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+15% Synergy $0.58
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+14% Synergy $12.02
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+14% Synergy $13.29
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+10% Synergy $53.42
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+10% Synergy $38.47
The Shire The Shire
+7% Synergy $2.90
Wirewood Lodge Wirewood Lodge
+7% Synergy $8.02
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+5% Synergy $7.82
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+4% Synergy $0.65
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $8.92
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+4% Synergy $8.30
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.34
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+3% Synergy $22.46
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.48
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+1% Synergy $42.45
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+1% Synergy $12.85
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+1% Synergy $6.60
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+1% Synergy $16.12
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
0% Synergy $7.61
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-2% Synergy $4.50
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $3.85
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-8% Synergy $0.25

Mana Artifacts

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

Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+34% Synergy $0.37
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $189.62
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $65.41
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
0% Synergy $34.60
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-1% Synergy $0.38
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-1% Synergy $130.44
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.10
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-7% Synergy $0.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $0.78
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.33

Lands

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

Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+16% Synergy $0.26
Kitchen Kitchen
+13% Synergy $0.33
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+10% Synergy $0.32
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+10% Synergy $5.68
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+9% Synergy $0.28
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+9% Synergy $3.62
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+9% Synergy $0.92
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+7% Synergy $11.69
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+7% Synergy $1.58
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+6% Synergy $7.74
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+6% Synergy $0.30
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+6% Synergy $0.28
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+5% Synergy $12.08
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+5% Synergy $1.21
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $5.95
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+5% Synergy $0.36
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.31
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+4% Synergy $29.26
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+4% Synergy $7.31
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+3% Synergy $0.26
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+3% Synergy $0.63
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+3% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+3% Synergy $0.18
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+3% Synergy $10.53
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+2% Synergy $0.23
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+2% Synergy $0.45
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+2% Synergy $2.41
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.32
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+1% Synergy $11.61
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $34.45
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.34
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
0% Synergy $0.24
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $15.26
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $17.90
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
0% Synergy $26.77
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $28.58
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $17.43
Quandrix Campus Quandrix Campus
0% Synergy $0.17
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-1% Synergy
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
-1% Synergy $1.19
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
-1% Synergy $0.92
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-4% Synergy $0.28
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-4% Synergy $0.18
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $1.82
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
-4% Synergy $0.11
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.25
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-7% Synergy $0.63
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-9% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-9% Synergy $0.31
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-9% Synergy $0.59

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