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Lonis, Genetics Expert
Price tag $5.01

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1434 Current Rank
#1295 Last Week
#1279 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.

Donatello, the Brains Donatello, the Brains
+13% Synergy $44.91
Glen Elendra Guardian Glen Elendra Guardian
+7% Synergy $0.77
Mutagen Man, Living Ooze Mutagen Man, Living Ooze
+5% Synergy
Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11 Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
+5% Synergy $15.85
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-1% Synergy $1.49

High Synergy Cards

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

Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+78% Synergy $5.89
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+75% Synergy $0.21
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+71% Synergy $2.38
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+69% Synergy $4.42
Extruder Extruder
+69% Synergy $0.05
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+68% Synergy $2.48
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+65% Synergy $0.58
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+60% Synergy $4.92
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+57% Synergy $1.98
Lonis, Cryptozoologist Lonis, Cryptozoologist
+55% Synergy $0.14

Top Cards

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

Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
+53% Synergy $0.26
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+52% Synergy $21.51
Cryptic Trilobite Cryptic Trilobite
+51% Synergy $1.00
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+50% Synergy $0.21
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+49% Synergy $10.07
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+48% Synergy $2.30
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+47% Synergy $0.15
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+45% Synergy $0.76
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+35% Synergy $0.22
Beast Within Beast Within
+3% Synergy $0.59

Game Changers

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

Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+11% Synergy $46.80
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+9% Synergy $20.02
The One Ring The One Ring
+9% Synergy $100.03
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+7% Synergy $40.86
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+7% Synergy $54.27
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+7% Synergy $100.35
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+7% Synergy $18.92
Force of Will Force of Will
+6% Synergy $62.81
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+6% Synergy $116.19
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+2% Synergy $15.02

Creatures

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

Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+44% Synergy $0.20
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+43% Synergy $13.02
Basking Broodscale Basking Broodscale
+43% Synergy $0.21
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+40% Synergy $1.08
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+39% Synergy $9.50
Arcbound Ravager Arcbound Ravager
+38% Synergy $13.47
Sage of Hours Sage of Hours
+37% Synergy $15.52
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+35% Synergy $0.35
Spark Double Spark Double
+34% Synergy $11.42
Lyla, Holographic Assistant Lyla, Holographic Assistant
+34% Synergy $3.25
Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+31% Synergy $0.07
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+27% Synergy $8.20
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+27% Synergy $0.81
Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
+26% Synergy $0.29
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+24% Synergy $7.57
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
+24% Synergy $1.93
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+23% Synergy $2.22
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+23% Synergy $0.16
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+22% Synergy $0.10
Master Biomancer Master Biomancer
+22% Synergy $0.58
Devoted Druid Devoted Druid
+21% Synergy $0.23
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+20% Synergy $3.35
Duskshell Crawler Duskshell Crawler
+20% Synergy $0.26
Maester Seymour Maester Seymour
+20% Synergy $0.27
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+19% Synergy $12.95
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+19% Synergy $44.08
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+17% Synergy $0.18
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+17% Synergy $0.51
Sarinth Steelseeker Sarinth Steelseeker
+17% Synergy $0.19
Scurry Oak Scurry Oak
+17% Synergy $1.23
Martha Jones Martha Jones
+17% Synergy $0.15
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
+16% Synergy $0.22
Displaced Dinosaurs Displaced Dinosaurs
+16% Synergy $2.24
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+15% Synergy $19.23
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+14% Synergy $4.17
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+14% Synergy $14.28
Ornery Tumblewagg Ornery Tumblewagg
+14% Synergy $0.17
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+12% Synergy $11.59
Transit Mage Transit Mage
+12% Synergy $0.19
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+11% Synergy $1.18
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+11% Synergy $12.02
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+11% Synergy $0.17
Vorel of the Hull Clade Vorel of the Hull Clade
+10% Synergy $0.14
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+10% Synergy $19.24
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+9% Synergy $28.57
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+7% Synergy $0.22
Benthic Biomancer Benthic Biomancer
+7% Synergy $0.14
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+5% Synergy $0.59
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+5% Synergy $1.40
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-7% Synergy $1.30

Instants

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

Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+28% Synergy $0.39
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+26% Synergy $4.44
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+25% Synergy $0.30
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+19% Synergy $0.88
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+19% Synergy $2.15
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+18% Synergy $3.89
Bioshift Bioshift
+18% Synergy $0.12
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+15% Synergy $0.11
Confront the Unknown Confront the Unknown
+14% Synergy $0.08
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+12% Synergy $1.12
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+11% Synergy $4.48
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+11% Synergy $1.61
Silkguard Silkguard
+11% Synergy $4.55
Pongify Pongify
+10% Synergy $1.67
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+9% Synergy $4.59
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+8% Synergy $5.23
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+8% Synergy $0.31
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+7% Synergy $8.51
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+7% Synergy $5.00
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+7% Synergy $6.02
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+7% Synergy $1.16
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+7% Synergy $1.24
Deduce Deduce
+7% Synergy $0.08
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+7% Synergy $0.44
Swan Song Swan Song
+6% Synergy $7.47
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+6% Synergy $47.03
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
+6% Synergy $0.14
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+5% Synergy $11.42
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+5% Synergy $52.76
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $7.26
Double Major Double Major
+5% Synergy $1.71
Resculpt Resculpt
+5% Synergy $0.34
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+5% Synergy $4.07
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+5% Synergy $0.14
Strength of Will Strength of Will
+5% Synergy $1.07
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+4% Synergy $15.19
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+4% Synergy $8.80
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+4% Synergy $6.65
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $1.95
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+3% Synergy $0.80
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+3% Synergy $16.31
Voidslime Voidslime
+3% Synergy $0.51
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+3% Synergy $0.15
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+2% Synergy $6.99
Dispel Dispel
+1% Synergy $0.37
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-4% Synergy $0.13
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-6% Synergy $2.80
Counterspell Counterspell
-7% Synergy $1.60
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.24
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-23% Synergy $0.18

Sorceries

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

Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+28% Synergy $0.30
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+23% Synergy $3.50
Fabricate Fabricate
+22% Synergy $9.10
Neoform Neoform
+18% Synergy $0.95
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+16% Synergy $1.63
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+15% Synergy $0.25
Reshape Reshape
+15% Synergy $4.02
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+9% Synergy $1.00
Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+9% Synergy $0.12
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+7% Synergy $0.13
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+6% Synergy $3.59
They Went This Way They Went This Way
+6% Synergy $0.08
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+5% Synergy $2.42
Three Visits Three Visits
+5% Synergy $8.09
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+5% Synergy $387.93
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+5% Synergy $0.05
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+4% Synergy $35.95
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+4% Synergy $7.37
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+3% Synergy $0.14
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.35
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
0% Synergy $9.77
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-1% Synergy $0.17
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-1% Synergy $16.58
Farseek Farseek
-2% Synergy $0.49
Cultivate Cultivate
-15% Synergy $0.39
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-15% Synergy $0.56
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-18% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

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

Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+43% Synergy $1.61
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+40% Synergy $10.75
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+37% Synergy $0.19
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+22% Synergy $50.14
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+22% Synergy $1.08
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+17% Synergy $29.43
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+12% Synergy $7.21
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+9% Synergy $2.81
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+6% Synergy $5.72
Power Fist Power Fist
+6% Synergy $9.88
Animation Module Animation Module
+6% Synergy $1.84
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+4% Synergy $1.01
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+2% Synergy $0.67
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-2% Synergy $60.42
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.53
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $4.37

Enchantments

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

Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+30% Synergy $3.16
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+28% Synergy $8.03
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+28% Synergy $3.16
Ulvenwald Mysteries Ulvenwald Mysteries
+25% Synergy $0.06
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+24% Synergy $1.52
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+23% Synergy $12.32
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+20% Synergy $0.67
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+15% Synergy $31.03
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+15% Synergy $0.92
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+13% Synergy $1.09
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+12% Synergy $12.75
Ongoing Investigation Ongoing Investigation
+10% Synergy $0.11
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+8% Synergy $9.09
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+8% Synergy $0.30
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+7% Synergy $2.93
Fleeting Memories Fleeting Memories
+7% Synergy $0.07
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+6% Synergy $13.14
On the Trail On the Trail
+6% Synergy $1.27
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+5% Synergy $0.30
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+3% Synergy $23.88
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+3% Synergy $1.12
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+3% Synergy $0.44
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+3% Synergy $5.32
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+2% Synergy $25.75
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+1% Synergy $10.80

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+12% Synergy $0.31
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+10% Synergy $21.45
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+8% Synergy $5.88
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+6% Synergy $17.78

Utility Lands

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

Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+37% Synergy $1.38
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+22% Synergy $11.66
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+20% Synergy $35.79
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+18% Synergy $0.66
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+17% Synergy $0.58
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+15% Synergy $6.44
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+12% Synergy $1.45
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+12% Synergy $11.23
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+11% Synergy $38.26
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+11% Synergy $20.52
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.19
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+9% Synergy $10.26
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $2.91
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+5% Synergy $0.13
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+5% Synergy $2.85
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+4% Synergy $6.39
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.30
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+1% Synergy $1080.10
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+1% Synergy $50.26
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+1% Synergy $0.18
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $3.67
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-1% Synergy $13.14
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.26
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-1% Synergy $0.50
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-5% Synergy $5.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-9% Synergy $0.12
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-11% Synergy $0.21

Mana Artifacts

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

Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+36% Synergy $0.20
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+17% Synergy $0.22
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+12% Synergy $4.99
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.35
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+9% Synergy $4.12
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+9% Synergy $175.72
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+8% Synergy $33.73
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.23
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $65.77
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+4% Synergy $85.02
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+4% Synergy $832.25
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+4% Synergy $42.45
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+3% Synergy $39.15
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.72
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.71
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-5% Synergy $0.17

Lands

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

Kitchen Kitchen
+19% Synergy $0.31
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+18% Synergy $1.20
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+14% Synergy $6.88
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+13% Synergy $10.32
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+12% Synergy $12.38
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+9% Synergy $0.30
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+9% Synergy $25.87
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+9% Synergy $1.00
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+8% Synergy $0.16
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+8% Synergy $1.05
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+7% Synergy $0.22
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+7% Synergy $3.39
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+7% Synergy
City of Brass City of Brass
+7% Synergy $22.12
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+6% Synergy $0.74
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+6% Synergy $0.25
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+6% Synergy $41.20
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+6% Synergy $26.29
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+6% Synergy $0.14
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $7.26
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+5% Synergy $0.14
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+5% Synergy $0.23
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $10.12
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+4% Synergy $16.84
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+3% Synergy $0.15
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $14.76
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+3% Synergy $26.95
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+3% Synergy $23.53
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+3% Synergy $16.02
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $1.27
Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+3% Synergy $0.22
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $9.04
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.26
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+2% Synergy $2.08
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.15
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.13
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
0% Synergy $11.10
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.35
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.45
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
-2% Synergy $0.41
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.17
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
-5% Synergy $0.13
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
-6% Synergy $0.15
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-8% Synergy $5.00
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-12% Synergy $0.09
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-14% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-15% Synergy $0.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-15% Synergy $0.22
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-16% Synergy $0.17

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