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Lonis, Genetics Expert
Price tag $3.62

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1446 Current Rank
#1505 Last Week
#1304 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Lonis, Genetics Expert.

New Cards

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

Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+12% Synergy $17.58
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+10% Synergy $6.40
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+6% Synergy $1.97
Lyla, Holographic Assistant Lyla, Holographic Assistant
+6% Synergy $6.74
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+5% Synergy $21.88

High Synergy Cards

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

Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+77% Synergy $5.50
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+74% Synergy $0.20
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+71% Synergy $1.31
Extruder Extruder
+69% Synergy $0.10
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+69% Synergy $4.14
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+66% Synergy $2.19
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+62% Synergy $0.44
Lonis, Cryptozoologist Lonis, Cryptozoologist
+59% Synergy $0.16
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+59% Synergy $4.33
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+56% Synergy $1.44

Top Cards

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

Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+51% Synergy $0.20
Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
+50% Synergy $0.41
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+50% Synergy $22.94
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+48% Synergy $10.10
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+47% Synergy $0.58
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+47% Synergy $0.18
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+47% Synergy $0.15
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+45% Synergy $3.17
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+20% Synergy $10.10
Beast Within Beast Within
-1% Synergy $0.83

Game Changers

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

Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+47% Synergy $11.58
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+13% Synergy $11.99
The One Ring The One Ring
+11% Synergy $82.60
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+10% Synergy $42.02
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+10% Synergy $23.45
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+9% Synergy $46.53
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+9% Synergy $49.29
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+9% Synergy $95.44
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+8% Synergy $103.74
Force of Will Force of Will
+7% Synergy $61.91

Creatures

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

Cryptic Trilobite Cryptic Trilobite
+46% Synergy $0.83
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+39% Synergy $0.39
Basking Broodscale Basking Broodscale
+39% Synergy $0.16
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+36% Synergy $2.07
Arcbound Ravager Arcbound Ravager
+35% Synergy $9.75
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+34% Synergy $13.38
Sage of Hours Sage of Hours
+33% Synergy $10.12
Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+33% Synergy $0.09
Spark Double Spark Double
+32% Synergy $7.92
Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
+30% Synergy $0.25
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+28% Synergy $2.92
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+26% Synergy $3.03
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
+25% Synergy $1.53
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+25% Synergy $0.18
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+24% Synergy $10.58
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+24% Synergy $0.12
Master Biomancer Master Biomancer
+23% Synergy $0.50
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+22% Synergy $46.12
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+21% Synergy $5.06
Duskshell Crawler Duskshell Crawler
+21% Synergy $0.23
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+18% Synergy $0.20
Martha Jones Martha Jones
+18% Synergy $0.20
Displaced Dinosaurs Displaced Dinosaurs
+18% Synergy $2.31
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
+17% Synergy $0.23
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+16% Synergy $5.25
Ornery Tumblewagg Ornery Tumblewagg
+16% Synergy $0.23
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+16% Synergy $13.88
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+15% Synergy $15.14
Scurry Oak Scurry Oak
+15% Synergy $1.27
Devoted Druid Devoted Druid
+14% Synergy $1.45
Sarinth Steelseeker Sarinth Steelseeker
+14% Synergy $0.19
Graf Mole Graf Mole
+14% Synergy $0.06
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+13% Synergy $0.27
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+12% Synergy $2.23
Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student Tamiyo, Seasoned Scholar Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student
+12% Synergy $25.68
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+12% Synergy $0.20
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+11% Synergy $16.68
Vorel of the Hull Clade Vorel of the Hull Clade
+10% Synergy $0.21
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+10% Synergy $30.31
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+7% Synergy $19.02
Wavesifter Wavesifter
+7% Synergy $0.06
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+5% Synergy $1.46
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+5% Synergy $10.27
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+4% Synergy $1.16
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+3% Synergy $4.32
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+2% Synergy $2.47
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+1% Synergy $0.22
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-1% Synergy $0.92
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-2% Synergy $0.36
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-6% Synergy $1.02

Instants

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

Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+28% Synergy $0.32
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+27% Synergy $0.30
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+24% Synergy $3.68
Bioshift Bioshift
+19% Synergy $0.12
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+16% Synergy $1.45
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+15% Synergy $0.10
Confront the Unknown Confront the Unknown
+15% Synergy $0.15
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+14% Synergy $1.38
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+13% Synergy $3.17
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+12% Synergy $2.43
Pongify Pongify
+11% Synergy $2.22
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+11% Synergy $4.08
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+11% Synergy $4.51
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+9% Synergy $5.58
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+9% Synergy $4.72
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+9% Synergy $0.26
Deduce Deduce
+9% Synergy $0.08
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+8% Synergy $9.24
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+8% Synergy $5.56
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+7% Synergy $7.87
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+7% Synergy $51.18
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
+7% Synergy $0.12
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+7% Synergy $0.41
Swan Song Swan Song
+6% Synergy $8.03
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+6% Synergy $44.85
Double Major Double Major
+6% Synergy $1.50
Silkguard Silkguard
+6% Synergy $3.95
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+5% Synergy $9.75
Resculpt Resculpt
+5% Synergy $0.28
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+5% Synergy $8.20
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+5% Synergy $1.83
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+5% Synergy $4.51
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+5% Synergy $0.15
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+4% Synergy $7.66
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+4% Synergy $0.22
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+4% Synergy $0.76
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+4% Synergy $2.43
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+3% Synergy $0.98
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+3% Synergy $15.45
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+3% Synergy $14.92
Voidslime Voidslime
+3% Synergy $0.57
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+2% Synergy $5.97
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+2% Synergy $1.19
Dispel Dispel
+1% Synergy $0.37
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $1.82
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-4% Synergy $0.25
Counterspell Counterspell
-5% Synergy $1.25
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-6% Synergy $4.65
Negate Negate
-9% Synergy $0.26
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-22% Synergy $0.26

Sorceries

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

Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+33% Synergy $0.26
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+22% Synergy $8.12
Fabricate Fabricate
+19% Synergy $8.55
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+17% Synergy $0.24
Neoform Neoform
+14% Synergy $0.94
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+12% Synergy $1.80
Reshape Reshape
+10% Synergy $2.69
Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+10% Synergy $0.14
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+9% Synergy $1.99
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+9% Synergy $0.15
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+7% Synergy $1.48
They Went This Way They Went This Way
+7% Synergy $0.06
Three Visits Three Visits
+6% Synergy $5.88
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+6% Synergy $411.52
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+5% Synergy $7.80
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+5% Synergy $0.08
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+4% Synergy $21.28
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+3% Synergy $0.82
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+2% Synergy $0.21
Farseek Farseek
0% Synergy $0.73
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.13
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
0% Synergy $2.50
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-1% Synergy $17.86
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $33.64
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-3% Synergy $1.52
Cultivate Cultivate
-14% Synergy $0.54
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-15% Synergy $1.79
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-17% Synergy $0.37

Utility Artifacts

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

Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+45% Synergy $1.39
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+41% Synergy $0.19
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+38% Synergy $8.68
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+25% Synergy $44.45
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+24% Synergy $0.69
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+18% Synergy $32.27
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+10% Synergy $3.80
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+8% Synergy $5.19
Power Fist Power Fist
+7% Synergy $6.83
Animation Module Animation Module
+6% Synergy $1.26
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+5% Synergy $0.54
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+2% Synergy $0.66
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-1% Synergy $62.95
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

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

Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+33% Synergy $2.63
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+31% Synergy $0.37
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+31% Synergy $5.10
Ulvenwald Mysteries Ulvenwald Mysteries
+27% Synergy $0.05
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+24% Synergy $12.33
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+22% Synergy $0.69
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+17% Synergy $29.02
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+15% Synergy $1.09
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+14% Synergy $9.57
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+11% Synergy $1.34
Ongoing Investigation Ongoing Investigation
+11% Synergy $0.09
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+9% Synergy $8.45
Fleeting Memories Fleeting Memories
+8% Synergy $0.11
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+7% Synergy $2.04
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+7% Synergy $7.60
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+7% Synergy $0.32
On the Trail On the Trail
+6% Synergy $0.40
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+4% Synergy $27.73
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+3% Synergy $0.25
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+3% Synergy $0.92
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+3% Synergy $25.54
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+3% Synergy $0.40
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+2% Synergy $10.62
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+2% Synergy $6.19

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+13% Synergy $0.33
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+10% Synergy $18.28
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+8% Synergy $5.01
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+5% Synergy $23.00

Utility Lands

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

Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+33% Synergy $0.97
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+25% Synergy $10.32
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+21% Synergy $41.89
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+14% Synergy $1.30
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+14% Synergy $0.70
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+13% Synergy $30.50
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+13% Synergy $18.65
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+13% Synergy $0.54
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+11% Synergy $0.18
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+11% Synergy $10.78
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+6% Synergy $0.15
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.35
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+6% Synergy $10.08
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+5% Synergy $5.90
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+5% Synergy $0.95
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+3% Synergy $5.94
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+3% Synergy $989.62
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+2% Synergy $49.50
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $2.59
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+1% Synergy $8.83
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+1% Synergy $0.19
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.32
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-2% Synergy $0.88
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-5% Synergy $1.39
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-8% Synergy $0.15
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-11% Synergy $0.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+40% Synergy $0.26
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+17% Synergy $0.29
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+12% Synergy $173.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+10% Synergy $0.52
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+10% Synergy $3.81
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+9% Synergy $26.29
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+6% Synergy $65.92
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+6% Synergy $669.19
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+6% Synergy $4.32
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+5% Synergy $77.64
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.24
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+4% Synergy $39.82
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+4% Synergy $31.25
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.15
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.34
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-3% Synergy $0.25

Lands

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

Kitchen Kitchen
+20% Synergy $0.27
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+17% Synergy $7.34
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+17% Synergy $1.07
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+16% Synergy $4.88
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+15% Synergy $9.45
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+10% Synergy $27.41
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+9% Synergy $1.09
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+8% Synergy $0.33
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+8% Synergy $1.07
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+8% Synergy
City of Brass City of Brass
+8% Synergy $18.89
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+7% Synergy $7.87
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+7% Synergy $40.36
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+7% Synergy $23.97
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+6% Synergy $0.30
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+6% Synergy $3.86
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+6% Synergy $8.81
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+6% Synergy $0.20
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+6% Synergy $0.25
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+5% Synergy $13.93
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+5% Synergy $15.70
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+5% Synergy $24.05
Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+5% Synergy $0.16
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+5% Synergy $0.15
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.27
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+4% Synergy $20.83
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+4% Synergy $13.58
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+4% Synergy $1.16
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+3% Synergy $0.26
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+3% Synergy $0.82
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+3% Synergy $1.74
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $8.12
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $30.82
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.04
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.06
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.30
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
0% Synergy $6.15
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.13
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-1% Synergy $0.16
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
-2% Synergy $0.58
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.18
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
-4% Synergy $0.14
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
-5% Synergy $0.26
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-7% Synergy $5.01
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.15
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-12% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-14% Synergy $0.07
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-15% Synergy $0.17
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-15% Synergy $0.21
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-16% Synergy $0.21

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