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Lonis, Cryptozoologist
Price tag $0.22

Legendary Creature — Snake Elf Scout

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Playstyle & Strategy

Clues 36% Tokens 13% Artifacts 11% Combo 6% Birthing Pod 5%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Lonis, Cryptozoologist players are trying out in Clues decks.

Skycoach Conductor Skycoach Conductor
+10% Synergy $0.35
Noxious Newt Noxious Newt
+2% Synergy $0.27
Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
+1% Synergy $0.31
Planar Engineering Planar Engineering
0% Synergy $1.59
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
-10% Synergy $5.40

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Lonis, Cryptozoologist's Clues builds — cards that lean hardest into the Clues theme.

Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+90% Synergy $0.32
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+86% Synergy $0.22
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+84% Synergy $6.90
Wavesifter Wavesifter
+77% Synergy $0.27
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+75% Synergy $2.85
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+72% Synergy $0.39
Ulvenwald Mysteries Ulvenwald Mysteries
+72% Synergy $0.16
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+71% Synergy $0.37
Shrieking Drake Shrieking Drake
+70% Synergy $0.28
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+70% Synergy $0.37

Top Cards

The staple cards most Lonis, Cryptozoologist Clues decks run as their core.

Junk Winder Junk Winder
+68% Synergy $0.34
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+66% Synergy $8.53
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+66% Synergy $9.75
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+66% Synergy $0.40
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+66% Synergy $0.31
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+59% Synergy $0.37
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+57% Synergy $0.36
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+56% Synergy $6.82
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+51% Synergy $0.24
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+42% Synergy $2.17

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Lonis, Cryptozoologist Clues game on their own.

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+3% Synergy $40.14
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-1% Synergy $26.56
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-2% Synergy $72.26
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $54.33
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-7% Synergy $14.50

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Clues plan in Lonis, Cryptozoologist decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+54% Synergy $0.34
Sarinth Steelseeker Sarinth Steelseeker
+52% Synergy $0.17
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+51% Synergy $1.88
Graf Mole Graf Mole
+51% Synergy $0.23
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+50% Synergy $15.76
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+50% Synergy $1.30
Briarbridge Patrol Briarbridge Patrol
+50% Synergy $0.20
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
+47% Synergy $0.34
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+45% Synergy $0.30
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+43% Synergy $1.32
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+38% Synergy $0.37
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+36% Synergy $1.62
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+35% Synergy $0.35
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+33% Synergy $3.85
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+32% Synergy $7.69
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+28% Synergy $0.38
Teething Wurmlet Teething Wurmlet
+28% Synergy $0.32
Dream Stalker Dream Stalker
+27% Synergy $0.27
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+26% Synergy $0.43
Lonis, Genetics Expert Lonis, Genetics Expert
+26% Synergy $6.98
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+25% Synergy $31.59
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+24% Synergy $0.34
The Third Doctor The Third Doctor
+24% Synergy $0.26
Esix, Fractal Bloom Esix, Fractal Bloom
+23% Synergy $0.36
Displaced Dinosaurs Displaced Dinosaurs
+23% Synergy $7.95
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+22% Synergy $1.94
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+21% Synergy $0.22
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+20% Synergy $1.27
Mystic Snake Mystic Snake
+19% Synergy $1.27
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+18% Synergy $2.71
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+18% Synergy $0.18
Gala Greeters Gala Greeters
+18% Synergy $1.27
Briarbridge Tracker Briarbridge Tracker
+18% Synergy $0.09
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+17% Synergy $2.19
Floodhound Floodhound
+17% Synergy $0.21
Frilled Mystic Frilled Mystic
+16% Synergy $0.27
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+16% Synergy $3.98
Daring Sleuth Bearer of Overwhelming Truths Daring Sleuth
+15% Synergy $0.06
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
+15% Synergy $0.29
Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student Tamiyo, Seasoned Scholar Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student
+14% Synergy $15.12
Martha Jones Martha Jones
+14% Synergy $0.34
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+13% Synergy $0.25
Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
+13% Synergy $0.38
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
+13% Synergy $0.33
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.34
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+12% Synergy $0.45
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+11% Synergy $7.76
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+11% Synergy $0.33
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+9% Synergy $0.68
Clifftop Lookout Clifftop Lookout
+7% Synergy $0.30

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Lonis, Cryptozoologist's Clues deck ahead.

Confront the Unknown Confront the Unknown
+46% Synergy $0.08
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+37% Synergy $2.40
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+34% Synergy $2.91
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+31% Synergy $0.43
Confirm Suspicions Confirm Suspicions
+30% Synergy $0.30
Deduce Deduce
+27% Synergy $0.21
Displace Displace
+20% Synergy $0.40
Secrets of the Key Secrets of the Key
+16% Synergy $0.20
Expel from Orazca Expel from Orazca
+13% Synergy $0.24
Waterbender's Restoration Waterbender's Restoration
+12% Synergy $3.69
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+11% Synergy $0.56
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+10% Synergy $5.06
Pongify Pongify
+9% Synergy $1.54
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+9% Synergy $1.21
Beast Within Beast Within
+8% Synergy $0.46
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+8% Synergy $0.27
Evacuation Evacuation
+7% Synergy $0.33
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+6% Synergy $2.22
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+6% Synergy $0.27
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+5% Synergy $14.29
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $3.77
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.40
Double Major Double Major
+2% Synergy $3.08
Resculpt Resculpt
+2% Synergy $0.38
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+1% Synergy $1.69
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+1% Synergy $7.21
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
0% Synergy $1.03
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.24
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $5.19
Simic Charm Simic Charm
-1% Synergy $2.68
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $1.92
Aetherize Aetherize
-2% Synergy $0.38
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-5% Synergy $0.96
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-5% Synergy $2.39
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $56.81
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.62
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $8.50
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-19% Synergy $0.32

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Clues game plan forward for Lonis, Cryptozoologist.

Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+33% Synergy $3.27
Root Out Root Out
+30% Synergy $0.30
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+28% Synergy $0.23
Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+23% Synergy $0.31
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+21% Synergy $0.16
They Went This Way They Went This Way
+17% Synergy $0.15
Spirit Water Revival Spirit Water Revival
+16% Synergy $0.67
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+12% Synergy $0.21
Press for Answers Press for Answers
+9% Synergy $0.07
True Ancestry True Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.26
Neoform Neoform
+7% Synergy $0.80
Temporal Spring Temporal Spring
+7% Synergy $0.14
Gone Missing Gone Missing
+6% Synergy $0.21
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $5.68
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+5% Synergy $0.34
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+1% Synergy $0.26
Fabricate Fabricate
+1% Synergy $9.41
Oversimplify Oversimplify
+1% Synergy $0.21
Doppelgang Doppelgang
-1% Synergy $1.62
Cultivate Cultivate
-3% Synergy $0.34
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-6% Synergy $51.45
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-9% Synergy $0.47
Three Visits Three Visits
-11% Synergy $4.60
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-12% Synergy $1.54
Farseek Farseek
-14% Synergy $0.53
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-15% Synergy $1.96

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Lonis, Cryptozoologist Clues decks.

Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+36% Synergy $1.25
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+21% Synergy $4.59
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+14% Synergy $3.62
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+13% Synergy $3.14
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+10% Synergy $17.94
Magnifying Glass Magnifying Glass
+10% Synergy $0.16
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+9% Synergy $5.40
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+9% Synergy $2.46
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+9% Synergy $2.00
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+7% Synergy $5.95
Tamiyo's Logbook Tamiyo's Logbook
+7% Synergy $0.20
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $3.66
Bootleggers' Stash Bootleggers' Stash
+5% Synergy $0.59
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+5% Synergy $16.19
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+3% Synergy $14.43
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-4% Synergy $62.89
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Clues strategy in Lonis, Cryptozoologist decks.

Ongoing Investigation Ongoing Investigation
+56% Synergy $0.23
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+48% Synergy $4.40
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+28% Synergy $4.52
Fleeting Memories Fleeting Memories
+25% Synergy $0.06
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+22% Synergy $38.30
Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+22% Synergy $0.34
Weirding Wood Weirding Wood
+17% Synergy $0.33
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+13% Synergy $12.11
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+10% Synergy $0.35
Hold for Questioning Hold for Questioning
+10% Synergy $0.18
On the Trail On the Trail
+8% Synergy $4.78
Fae Offering Fae Offering
+8% Synergy $0.20
Curious Inquiry Curious Inquiry
+7% Synergy $0.21
In Too Deep In Too Deep
+7% Synergy $0.43
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+6% Synergy $32.23
Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle
+6% Synergy $0.20
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+2% Synergy $1.06
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+2% Synergy $4.99
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+1% Synergy $2.04
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
0% Synergy $8.73
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $12.67

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Lonis, Cryptozoologist's Clues game plan.

Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+19% Synergy $0.41
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+18% Synergy $4.88

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Lonis, Cryptozoologist Clues decks.

Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+39% Synergy $0.74
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+18% Synergy $0.73
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+16% Synergy $1.37
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+16% Synergy $16.99
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+12% Synergy $3.70
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+11% Synergy $10.69
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+10% Synergy $3.36
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+8% Synergy $62.31
The Shire The Shire
+8% Synergy $3.69
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+7% Synergy $3.55
Wirewood Lodge Wirewood Lodge
+7% Synergy $11.42
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+7% Synergy $12.31
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+4% Synergy $0.63
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.31
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+4% Synergy $0.36
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $43.89
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.36
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+2% Synergy $0.24
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+2% Synergy $0.19
Lumbering Falls Lumbering Falls
0% Synergy $0.19
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-1% Synergy $14.92
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-1% Synergy $8.25
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy $27.39
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-2% Synergy $1.09
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $49.11
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-6% Synergy $0.29
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-18% Synergy $0.40

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Lonis, Cryptozoologist's Clues strategy.

Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+49% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+3% Synergy $0.44
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+1% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.69
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.92
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.84

Lands

The mana base behind Lonis, Cryptozoologist's Clues decks.

Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+20% Synergy $0.19
Kitchen Kitchen
+20% Synergy $0.42
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+13% Synergy $0.28
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+12% Synergy $4.97
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+10% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+10% Synergy $0.24
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+9% Synergy $0.36
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+9% Synergy $0.68
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+8% Synergy $0.32
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+7% Synergy $3.68
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+7% Synergy $6.83
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+7% Synergy $0.27
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+6% Synergy $0.34
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+6% Synergy $1.45
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.34
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $5.68
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+5% Synergy $0.29
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+4% Synergy $0.87
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+4% Synergy $0.29
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+4% Synergy $0.39
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+3% Synergy $11.09
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+3% Synergy $1.57
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+3% Synergy $0.47
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.21
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.17
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+2% Synergy $0.30
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
0% Synergy $6.46
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $35.70
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-1% Synergy $0.14
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $5.19
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $34.97
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-2% Synergy $9.06
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.33
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-3% Synergy $0.42
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
-3% Synergy $0.27
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-4% Synergy $0.25
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
-4% Synergy $0.09
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.31
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.29
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.31
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-6% Synergy $1.05
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-6% Synergy

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Lonis, Cryptozoologist: Clues.

Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Clan Crafter Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Clan Crafter
Morska, Undersea Sleuth Morska, Undersea Sleuth
The Third Doctor K-9, Mark I The Third Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Third Doctor Martha Jones The Third Doctor // Martha Jones
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Clan Crafter Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Clan Crafter
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Candlekeep Sage Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Candlekeep Sage
The Third Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Third Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter
The Third Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Third Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Fugitive Doctor Martha Jones The Fugitive Doctor // Martha Jones
The Third Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Third Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Sword Coast Sailor Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Sword Coast Sailor
The Fugitive Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Fugitive Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Third Doctor Susan Foreman The Third Doctor // Susan Foreman
The Seventh Doctor Susan Foreman The Seventh Doctor // Susan Foreman
The Third Doctor The Third Doctor
The Seventh Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Seventh Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
Jenny Flint Madame Vastra Jenny Flint // Madame Vastra
The Seventh Doctor Graham O'Brien The Seventh Doctor // Graham O'Brien
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
The Fourteenth Doctor Dan Lewis The Fourteenth Doctor // Dan Lewis
The Third Doctor Romana II The Third Doctor // Romana II
The Seventh Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Seventh Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
The Third Doctor Clara Oswald The Third Doctor // Clara Oswald
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Feywild Visitor Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Feywild Visitor
Duggan, Private Detective Duggan, Private Detective
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
The Fugitive Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fugitive Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Third Doctor Graham O'Brien The Third Doctor // Graham O'Brien
Ezrim, Agency Chief Ezrim, Agency Chief
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Cloakwood Hermit Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Cloakwood Hermit
Akiri, Line-Slinger Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Inga and Esika Inga and Esika
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
The Third Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Third Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Feywild Visitor Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Feywild Visitor
The Eleventh Doctor Graham O'Brien The Eleventh Doctor // Graham O'Brien
Alquist Proft, Master Sleuth Alquist Proft, Master Sleuth
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy