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Lonis, Cryptozoologist: Clues
Price tag $0.27

Legendary Creature — Snake Elf Scout

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Playstyle & Strategy

Clues 41% Tokens 11% Artifacts 10% 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
+9% Synergy $0.42
Noxious Newt Noxious Newt
+3% Synergy $0.23
Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
+1% Synergy $0.28
Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+1% Synergy $0.48
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
-9% Synergy $6.52

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
+91% Synergy $0.16
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+87% Synergy $0.29
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+84% Synergy $6.59
Wavesifter Wavesifter
+78% Synergy $0.28
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+75% Synergy $3.44
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+73% Synergy $0.40
Ulvenwald Mysteries Ulvenwald Mysteries
+72% Synergy $0.16
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+71% Synergy $0.33
Shrieking Drake Shrieking Drake
+70% Synergy $0.22
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+70% Synergy $0.36

Top Cards

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

Junk Winder Junk Winder
+69% Synergy $0.24
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+67% Synergy $8.20
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+67% Synergy $0.32
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+67% Synergy $0.41
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+66% Synergy $10.58
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+59% Synergy $0.45
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+56% Synergy $0.42
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+56% Synergy $7.28
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+51% Synergy $0.26
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+42% Synergy $1.38

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+3% Synergy $41.26
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-2% Synergy $69.44
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-2% Synergy $26.55
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $56.78
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-7% Synergy $15.22

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 $0.37
Sarinth Steelseeker Sarinth Steelseeker
+52% Synergy $0.19
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+51% Synergy $1.86
Graf Mole Graf Mole
+51% Synergy $0.17
Briarbridge Patrol Briarbridge Patrol
+51% Synergy $0.17
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+50% Synergy $13.92
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+50% Synergy $2.43
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
+47% Synergy $0.34
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+45% Synergy $0.33
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+43% Synergy $0.55
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+38% Synergy $0.33
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+36% Synergy $1.28
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+35% Synergy $0.34
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+34% Synergy $3.68
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+32% Synergy $9.41
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+28% Synergy $0.25
Teething Wurmlet Teething Wurmlet
+28% Synergy $0.35
Dream Stalker Dream Stalker
+28% Synergy $0.32
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+27% Synergy $0.41
Lonis, Genetics Expert Lonis, Genetics Expert
+26% Synergy $7.60
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+25% Synergy $32.72
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+24% Synergy $0.30
The Third Doctor The Third Doctor
+24% Synergy $0.22
Esix, Fractal Bloom Esix, Fractal Bloom
+23% Synergy $0.36
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+22% Synergy $2.54
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+22% Synergy $0.17
Displaced Dinosaurs Displaced Dinosaurs
+22% Synergy $5.43
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+21% Synergy $1.57
Mystic Snake Mystic Snake
+19% Synergy $1.06
Briarbridge Tracker Briarbridge Tracker
+19% Synergy $0.13
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+18% Synergy $3.06
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+18% Synergy $0.09
Gala Greeters Gala Greeters
+18% Synergy $2.05
Frilled Mystic Frilled Mystic
+17% Synergy $0.28
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+17% Synergy $2.31
Floodhound Floodhound
+17% Synergy $0.18
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+16% Synergy $4.01
Daring Sleuth Bearer of Overwhelming Truths Daring Sleuth
+15% Synergy $0.07
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
+15% Synergy $0.24
Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student Tamiyo, Seasoned Scholar Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student
+14% Synergy $20.04
Martha Jones Martha Jones
+14% Synergy $0.30
Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
+14% Synergy $0.40
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+13% Synergy $0.21
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
+13% Synergy $0.26
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+12% Synergy $0.35
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.26
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+12% Synergy $0.46
Transplant Theorist Transplant Theorist
+12% Synergy $0.24
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+10% Synergy $13.48
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+9% Synergy $0.70

Instants

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

Confront the Unknown Confront the Unknown
+46% Synergy $0.10
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+37% Synergy $1.68
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+34% Synergy $2.14
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+32% Synergy $0.45
Confirm Suspicions Confirm Suspicions
+31% Synergy $0.30
Deduce Deduce
+27% Synergy $0.18
Displace Displace
+20% Synergy $0.42
Secrets of the Key Secrets of the Key
+16% Synergy $0.13
Expel from Orazca Expel from Orazca
+13% Synergy $0.22
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+12% Synergy $0.53
Waterbender's Restoration Waterbender's Restoration
+11% Synergy $3.25
Pongify Pongify
+9% Synergy $1.98
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+9% Synergy $4.84
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+9% Synergy $1.53
Beast Within Beast Within
+8% Synergy $0.46
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+8% Synergy $0.29
Evacuation Evacuation
+7% Synergy $0.36
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+7% Synergy $2.87
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+6% Synergy $0.37
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $3.43
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+5% Synergy $13.39
Double Major Double Major
+3% Synergy $2.85
Resculpt Resculpt
+3% Synergy $0.22
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.28
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+2% Synergy $1.60
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+1% Synergy $7.30
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
0% Synergy $1.03
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.14
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $7.11
Simic Charm Simic Charm
-1% Synergy $0.98
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $1.46
Aetherize Aetherize
-2% Synergy $0.37
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-5% Synergy $0.60
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-5% Synergy $2.26
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $52.75
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.43
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $7.86
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-19% Synergy $0.32

Sorceries

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

Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+33% Synergy $4.04
Root Out Root Out
+30% Synergy $0.22
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+30% Synergy $0.25
Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+23% Synergy $0.25
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+21% Synergy $0.19
They Went This Way They Went This Way
+17% Synergy $0.13
Spirit Water Revival Spirit Water Revival
+16% Synergy $0.49
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+12% Synergy $0.17
Press for Answers Press for Answers
+8% Synergy $0.05
Neoform Neoform
+7% Synergy $1.20
Temporal Spring Temporal Spring
+7% Synergy $0.13
True Ancestry True Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.24
Gone Missing Gone Missing
+6% Synergy $0.18
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $6.57
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+5% Synergy $0.31
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+1% Synergy $0.28
Fabricate Fabricate
+1% Synergy $9.41
Oversimplify Oversimplify
+1% Synergy $0.32
Doppelgang Doppelgang
-1% Synergy $2.27
Cultivate Cultivate
-3% Synergy $0.30
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-6% Synergy $49.21
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-9% Synergy $0.42
Three Visits Three Visits
-11% Synergy $5.51
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-12% Synergy $1.14
Farseek Farseek
-14% Synergy $0.71
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-15% Synergy $2.31

Utility Artifacts

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

Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+37% Synergy $0.92
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+21% Synergy $3.73
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+14% Synergy $3.13
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+13% Synergy $3.01
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+10% Synergy $19.70
Magnifying Glass Magnifying Glass
+10% Synergy $0.13
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+9% Synergy $5.21
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+9% Synergy $2.49
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+9% Synergy $1.52
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+8% Synergy $6.09
Tamiyo's Logbook Tamiyo's Logbook
+7% Synergy $0.18
Bootleggers' Stash Bootleggers' Stash
+5% Synergy $1.02
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+5% Synergy $14.03
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $3.93
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+4% Synergy $15.61
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-4% Synergy $67.97
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

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

Ongoing Investigation Ongoing Investigation
+56% Synergy $0.29
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+48% Synergy $3.73
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+28% Synergy $5.72
Fleeting Memories Fleeting Memories
+25% Synergy $0.07
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+23% Synergy $38.35
Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+22% Synergy $0.37
Weirding Wood Weirding Wood
+17% Synergy $0.33
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+13% Synergy $12.08
Hold for Questioning Hold for Questioning
+10% Synergy $0.16
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+8% Synergy $0.42
On the Trail On the Trail
+8% Synergy $4.67
Fae Offering Fae Offering
+8% Synergy $0.24
Curious Inquiry Curious Inquiry
+7% Synergy $0.22
In Too Deep In Too Deep
+7% Synergy $0.40
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+6% Synergy $32.33
Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle
+6% Synergy $0.18
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+3% Synergy $0.97
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+2% Synergy $3.91
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+1% Synergy $1.48
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
0% Synergy $7.61
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $11.44

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+19% Synergy $0.36
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+18% Synergy $6.43

Utility Lands

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

Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+39% Synergy $0.69
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+18% Synergy $0.71
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+16% Synergy $0.80
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+15% Synergy $13.08
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+12% Synergy $2.75
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+11% Synergy $2.76
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+11% Synergy $10.55
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+8% Synergy $60.97
The Shire The Shire
+8% Synergy $2.58
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+7% Synergy $10.10
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+6% Synergy $4.06
Wirewood Lodge Wirewood Lodge
+6% Synergy $10.45
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+5% Synergy $0.37
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+4% Synergy $0.34
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.35
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $39.67
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+2% Synergy $0.27
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+2% Synergy $0.26
Lumbering Falls Lumbering Falls
0% Synergy $0.18
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-1% Synergy $9.24
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-2% Synergy $15.55
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy $31.72
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-2% Synergy $0.85
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $53.40
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-6% Synergy $0.32
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-18% Synergy $0.36

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 $0.45
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+1% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.46
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.60
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.40

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
+14% Synergy $0.24
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+11% Synergy $4.35
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+10% Synergy $0.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+10% Synergy $0.36
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+9% Synergy $0.28
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+9% Synergy $0.70
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+7% Synergy $0.28
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+7% Synergy $0.32
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+6% Synergy $0.33
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+6% Synergy $8.09
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+6% Synergy $1.59
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+6% Synergy $6.52
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $6.57
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+5% Synergy $0.30
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.25
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+4% Synergy $0.75
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+4% Synergy $0.27
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+4% Synergy $0.40
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+3% Synergy $12.70
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+3% Synergy $1.73
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+3% Synergy $0.60
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.08
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+2% Synergy $0.30
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
0% Synergy $8.52
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-1% Synergy $0.49
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-1% Synergy $0.12
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $7.11
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $39.06
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $36.10
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.39
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
-2% Synergy $0.30
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-3% Synergy $11.06
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-4% Synergy $0.26
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
-4% Synergy $0.13
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.32
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-6% Synergy $1.02
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-6% Synergy

Similar Commanders

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

Morska, Undersea Sleuth Morska, Undersea Sleuth
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Clan Crafter Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Clan Crafter
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
The Fugitive Doctor Martha Jones The Fugitive Doctor // Martha Jones
Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter
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 Sarah Jane Smith The Third Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Third Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Third Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Seventh Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Seventh Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Seventh Doctor Graham O'Brien The Seventh Doctor // Graham O'Brien
The Seventh Doctor Susan Foreman The Seventh Doctor // Susan Foreman
The Third Doctor Susan Foreman The Third Doctor // Susan Foreman
The Fourteenth Doctor Dan Lewis The Fourteenth Doctor // Dan Lewis
The Third Doctor The Third Doctor
Jenny Flint Madame Vastra Jenny Flint // Madame Vastra
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
The Seventh Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Seventh Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Ezrim, Agency Chief Ezrim, Agency Chief
Alquist Proft, Master Sleuth Alquist Proft, Master Sleuth
The Third Doctor Romana II The Third Doctor // Romana II
The Fugitive Doctor Clara Oswald The Fugitive Doctor // Clara Oswald
Duggan, Private Detective Duggan, Private Detective
The Fugitive Doctor Dan Lewis The Fugitive Doctor // Dan Lewis
The Third Doctor Clara Oswald The Third Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Tenth Doctor Martha Jones The Tenth Doctor // Martha Jones
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
The Fugitive Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fugitive Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Feywild Visitor Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Feywild Visitor
Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Sophina, Spearsage Deserter Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Sophina, Spearsage Deserter
The Third Doctor Graham O'Brien The Third Doctor // Graham O'Brien
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
The Second Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Second Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
Akiri, Line-Slinger Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix