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Lonis, Cryptozoologist
Price tag $0.33

Legendary Creature — Snake Elf Scout

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Playstyle & Strategy

Clues 27% Tokens 15% Artifacts 12% Combo 7% Birthing Pod 4%
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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 $0.33
Noxious Newt Noxious Newt
+2% Synergy $0.32
Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
+1% Synergy $0.21
Planar Engineering Planar Engineering
0% Synergy $1.24
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
-10% Synergy $6.18

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 $0.26
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+84% Synergy $9.64
Wavesifter Wavesifter
+77% Synergy $0.30
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+75% Synergy $2.46
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+72% Synergy $0.43
Ulvenwald Mysteries Ulvenwald Mysteries
+72% Synergy $0.17
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+71% Synergy $0.34
Shrieking Drake Shrieking Drake
+70% Synergy $0.24
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+70% Synergy $0.38

Top Cards

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

Junk Winder Junk Winder
+68% Synergy $0.36
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+66% Synergy $8.65
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+66% Synergy $12.47
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+66% Synergy $0.40
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+66% Synergy $0.37
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+59% Synergy $0.32
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+57% Synergy $0.37
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+56% Synergy $6.49
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+51% Synergy $0.23
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+42% Synergy $2.29

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+3% Synergy $39.16
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-1% Synergy $30.58
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-2% Synergy $69.59
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $63.43
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-7% Synergy $18.19

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 $0.35
Sarinth Steelseeker Sarinth Steelseeker
+52% Synergy $0.27
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+51% Synergy $1.58
Graf Mole Graf Mole
+51% Synergy $0.28
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+50% Synergy $16.47
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+50% Synergy $2.71
Briarbridge Patrol Briarbridge Patrol
+50% Synergy $0.17
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
+47% Synergy $0.35
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+45% Synergy $0.29
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+43% Synergy $0.93
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+38% Synergy $0.26
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+36% Synergy $2.23
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+35% Synergy $0.34
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+33% Synergy $4.15
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+32% Synergy $9.29
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+28% Synergy $0.33
Teething Wurmlet Teething Wurmlet
+28% Synergy $0.34
Dream Stalker Dream Stalker
+27% Synergy $0.27
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+26% Synergy $5.30
Lonis, Genetics Expert Lonis, Genetics Expert
+26% Synergy $5.07
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+25% Synergy $28.86
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+24% Synergy $0.46
The Third Doctor The Third Doctor
+24% Synergy $0.32
Esix, Fractal Bloom Esix, Fractal Bloom
+23% Synergy $0.47
Displaced Dinosaurs Displaced Dinosaurs
+23% Synergy $12.77
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+22% Synergy $1.69
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+21% Synergy $0.22
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+20% Synergy $2.90
Mystic Snake Mystic Snake
+19% Synergy $1.26
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+18% Synergy $3.28
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+18% Synergy $0.26
Gala Greeters Gala Greeters
+18% Synergy $2.06
Briarbridge Tracker Briarbridge Tracker
+18% Synergy $0.11
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+17% Synergy $2.48
Floodhound Floodhound
+17% Synergy $0.18
Frilled Mystic Frilled Mystic
+16% Synergy $0.21
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+16% Synergy $4.16
Daring Sleuth Bearer of Overwhelming Truths Daring Sleuth
+15% Synergy $0.06
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
+15% Synergy $0.28
Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student Tamiyo, Seasoned Scholar Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student
+14% Synergy $18.49
Martha Jones Martha Jones
+14% Synergy $0.34
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+13% Synergy $0.26
Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
+13% Synergy $0.43
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
+13% Synergy $0.28
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.31
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+12% Synergy $0.65
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+11% Synergy $8.77
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+11% Synergy $0.36
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+9% Synergy $1.65
Clifftop Lookout Clifftop Lookout
+7% Synergy $0.29

Instants

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

Confront the Unknown Confront the Unknown
+46% Synergy $0.09
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+37% Synergy $2.52
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+34% Synergy $5.33
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+31% Synergy $0.40
Confirm Suspicions Confirm Suspicions
+30% Synergy $0.32
Deduce Deduce
+27% Synergy $0.23
Displace Displace
+20% Synergy $0.36
Secrets of the Key Secrets of the Key
+16% Synergy $0.23
Expel from Orazca Expel from Orazca
+13% Synergy $0.29
Waterbender's Restoration Waterbender's Restoration
+12% Synergy $3.99
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+11% Synergy $0.59
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+10% Synergy $5.30
Pongify Pongify
+9% Synergy $3.01
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+9% Synergy $1.82
Beast Within Beast Within
+8% Synergy $0.71
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+8% Synergy $0.27
Evacuation Evacuation
+7% Synergy $0.25
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+6% Synergy $1.97
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+6% Synergy $0.38
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+5% Synergy $17.47
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $4.31
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.63
Double Major Double Major
+2% Synergy $2.52
Resculpt Resculpt
+2% Synergy $0.34
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+1% Synergy $1.73
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+1% Synergy $7.31
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
0% Synergy $1.32
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.24
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $9.68
Simic Charm Simic Charm
-1% Synergy $3.82
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $1.88
Aetherize Aetherize
-2% Synergy $0.44
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-5% Synergy $0.81
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-5% Synergy $3.01
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $56.43
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $0.56
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $10.72
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-19% Synergy $0.33

Sorceries

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

Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+33% Synergy $3.34
Root Out Root Out
+30% Synergy $0.27
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+28% Synergy $0.25
Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+23% Synergy $0.31
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+21% Synergy $0.25
They Went This Way They Went This Way
+17% Synergy $0.19
Spirit Water Revival Spirit Water Revival
+16% Synergy $0.56
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+12% Synergy $0.18
Press for Answers Press for Answers
+9% Synergy $0.06
True Ancestry True Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.23
Neoform Neoform
+7% Synergy $1.03
Temporal Spring Temporal Spring
+7% Synergy $0.16
Gone Missing Gone Missing
+6% Synergy $0.19
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $7.01
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+5% Synergy $0.32
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+1% Synergy $0.30
Fabricate Fabricate
+1% Synergy $10.50
Oversimplify Oversimplify
+1% Synergy $0.27
Doppelgang Doppelgang
-1% Synergy $1.60
Cultivate Cultivate
-3% Synergy $0.42
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-6% Synergy $33.49
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-9% Synergy $1.24
Three Visits Three Visits
-11% Synergy $5.55
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-12% Synergy $1.78
Farseek Farseek
-14% Synergy $0.46
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-15% Synergy $2.15

Utility Artifacts

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

Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+36% Synergy $3.15
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+21% Synergy $4.05
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+14% Synergy $4.68
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+13% Synergy $4.33
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+10% Synergy $16.23
Magnifying Glass Magnifying Glass
+10% Synergy $0.22
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+9% Synergy $6.39
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+9% Synergy $1.80
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+9% Synergy $2.04
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+7% Synergy $5.44
Tamiyo's Logbook Tamiyo's Logbook
+7% Synergy $0.23
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $4.09
Bootleggers' Stash Bootleggers' Stash
+5% Synergy $0.67
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+5% Synergy $17.26
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+3% Synergy $18.43
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-4% Synergy $65.74
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.96

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 $3.11
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+28% Synergy $5.30
Fleeting Memories Fleeting Memories
+25% Synergy $0.10
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+22% Synergy $38.93
Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+22% Synergy $0.36
Weirding Wood Weirding Wood
+17% Synergy $0.33
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+13% Synergy $15.41
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+10% Synergy $0.39
Hold for Questioning Hold for Questioning
+10% Synergy $0.23
On the Trail On the Trail
+8% Synergy $4.42
Fae Offering Fae Offering
+8% Synergy $0.25
Curious Inquiry Curious Inquiry
+7% Synergy $0.25
In Too Deep In Too Deep
+7% Synergy $0.73
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+6% Synergy $33.57
Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle
+6% Synergy $0.19
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+2% Synergy $1.08
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+2% Synergy $5.63
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+1% Synergy $3.32
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
0% Synergy $8.82
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $13.77

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+19% Synergy $0.50
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+18% Synergy $5.50

Utility Lands

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

Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+39% Synergy $1.25
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+18% Synergy $0.88
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+16% Synergy $1.36
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+16% Synergy $15.74
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+12% Synergy $3.64
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+11% Synergy $15.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+10% Synergy $4.49
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+8% Synergy $58.92
The Shire The Shire
+8% Synergy $2.17
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+7% Synergy $2.59
Wirewood Lodge Wirewood Lodge
+7% Synergy $12.73
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+7% Synergy $14.48
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+4% Synergy $0.72
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.34
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+4% Synergy $0.43
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $37.62
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.38
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+2% Synergy $0.23
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+2% Synergy $0.25
Lumbering Falls Lumbering Falls
0% Synergy $0.21
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-1% Synergy $16.76
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-1% Synergy $7.75
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy $26.57
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-2% Synergy $1.34
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $50.48
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-6% Synergy $0.30
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-18% Synergy $0.77

Mana Artifacts

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

Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+49% Synergy $0.36
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+3% Synergy $0.50
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+1% Synergy $0.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.56
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.48

Lands

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

Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+20% Synergy $0.29
Kitchen Kitchen
+20% Synergy $0.40
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+13% Synergy $0.35
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+12% Synergy $4.51
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+10% Synergy $0.29
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+10% Synergy $0.29
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+9% Synergy $0.67
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+9% Synergy $1.65
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+8% Synergy $0.40
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+7% Synergy $4.12
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+7% Synergy $6.44
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+7% Synergy $0.34
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+6% Synergy $0.37
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+6% Synergy $1.69
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.27
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $7.01
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+5% Synergy $0.29
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+4% Synergy $1.13
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+4% Synergy $0.26
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+4% Synergy $0.36
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+3% Synergy $13.02
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+3% Synergy $1.69
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+3% Synergy $0.51
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.09
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+2% Synergy $0.27
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
0% Synergy $4.84
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $35.98
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-1% Synergy $0.20
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $9.68
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $30.32
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-2% Synergy $9.15
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.31
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-3% Synergy $0.37
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
-3% Synergy $0.29
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-4% Synergy $0.21
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
-4% Synergy $0.14
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.33
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.28
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-6% Synergy $0.65
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-6% Synergy

Similar Commanders

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
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 K-9, Mark I The Third Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Third Doctor Martha Jones The Third Doctor // Martha Jones
The Third Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Third Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Third Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Third Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
The Third Doctor Susan Foreman The Third Doctor // Susan Foreman
Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter
The Third Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Third Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
Jenny Flint Madame Vastra Jenny Flint // Madame Vastra
The Fugitive Doctor Martha Jones The Fugitive Doctor // Martha Jones
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 Romana II The Third Doctor // Romana II
The Seventh Doctor Susan Foreman The Seventh Doctor // Susan Foreman
The Third Doctor Clara Oswald The Third Doctor // Clara Oswald
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Feywild Visitor Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Feywild Visitor
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Cloakwood Hermit Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Cloakwood Hermit
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
The Seventh Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Seventh Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Fugitive Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fugitive Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Seventh Doctor Graham O'Brien The Seventh Doctor // Graham O'Brien
The Third Doctor Graham O'Brien The Third Doctor // Graham O'Brien
Akiri, Line-Slinger Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
The Third Doctor The Third Doctor
The Fourteenth Doctor Dan Lewis The Fourteenth Doctor // Dan Lewis
The Third Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Third Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Feywild Visitor Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Feywild Visitor
Inga and Esika Inga and Esika
The Goose Mother The Goose Mother
Alquist Proft, Master Sleuth Alquist Proft, Master Sleuth
The Eleventh Doctor Graham O'Brien The Eleventh Doctor // Graham O'Brien
The Seventh Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Seventh Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
The Fourth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Fourth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Duggan, Private Detective Duggan, Private Detective
Alora, Merry Thief Hardy Outlander Alora, Merry Thief // Hardy Outlander