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Lonis, Genetics Expert
Price tag $3.74

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1517 Current Rank
#1452 Last Week
#1312 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.

Lyla, Holographic Assistant Lyla, Holographic Assistant
+12% Synergy $2.77
Donatello, the Brains Donatello, the Brains
+7% Synergy
Strength of Will Strength of Will
+6% Synergy $0.77
Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
+5% Synergy $1.46
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+4% Synergy $0.57

High Synergy Cards

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

Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+77% Synergy $5.11
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+74% Synergy $0.17
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+71% Synergy $1.89
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+68% Synergy $4.18
Extruder Extruder
+68% Synergy $0.06
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+66% Synergy $2.12
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+63% Synergy $0.59
Lonis, Cryptozoologist Lonis, Cryptozoologist
+59% Synergy $0.07
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+59% Synergy $4.79
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+56% Synergy $0.84

Top Cards

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

Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+51% Synergy $0.19
Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
+51% Synergy $0.19
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+50% Synergy $24.96
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+48% Synergy $8.74
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+47% Synergy $0.58
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+47% Synergy $0.15
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+47% Synergy $0.12
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+46% Synergy $13.16
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+45% Synergy $2.39
Beast Within Beast Within
-1% Synergy $0.84

Game Changers

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

Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+10% Synergy $44.22
The One Ring The One Ring
+10% Synergy $78.29
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+9% Synergy $43.88
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+9% Synergy $21.91
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+9% Synergy $94.95
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+8% Synergy $51.13
Force of Will Force of Will
+7% Synergy $64.58
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+7% Synergy $109.39
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+7% Synergy $17.54
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+5% Synergy $716.12

Creatures

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

Cryptic Trilobite Cryptic Trilobite
+46% Synergy $0.91
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+39% Synergy $0.33
Basking Broodscale Basking Broodscale
+38% Synergy $0.18
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+36% Synergy $1.68
Arcbound Ravager Arcbound Ravager
+35% Synergy $10.21
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+34% Synergy $12.15
Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+34% Synergy $0.05
Sage of Hours Sage of Hours
+33% Synergy $8.36
Spark Double Spark Double
+32% Synergy $8.16
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+30% Synergy $2.96
Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
+28% Synergy $0.27
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
+26% Synergy $1.81
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+26% Synergy $3.88
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+25% Synergy $0.16
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+24% Synergy $6.03
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+24% Synergy $0.07
Master Biomancer Master Biomancer
+23% Synergy $0.51
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+21% Synergy $2.90
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+21% Synergy $36.73
Duskshell Crawler Duskshell Crawler
+21% Synergy $0.19
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+19% Synergy $11.72
Martha Jones Martha Jones
+19% Synergy $0.14
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+18% Synergy $0.19
Displaced Dinosaurs Displaced Dinosaurs
+18% Synergy $2.24
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+16% Synergy $3.47
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
+16% Synergy $0.25
Ornery Tumblewagg Ornery Tumblewagg
+16% Synergy $0.35
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+16% Synergy $13.68
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+14% Synergy $14.90
Devoted Druid Devoted Druid
+14% Synergy $1.32
Sarinth Steelseeker Sarinth Steelseeker
+14% Synergy $0.22
Scurry Oak Scurry Oak
+14% Synergy $1.34
Graf Mole Graf Mole
+14% Synergy $0.06
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+13% Synergy $12.54
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+12% Synergy $1.84
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+12% Synergy $0.38
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+12% Synergy $0.15
Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student Tamiyo, Seasoned Scholar Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student
+12% Synergy $22.42
Vorel of the Hull Clade Vorel of the Hull Clade
+11% Synergy $0.17
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+10% Synergy $29.25
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+10% Synergy $16.55
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+7% Synergy $23.28
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+5% Synergy $1.38
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+5% Synergy $11.80
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+4% Synergy $1.73
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+1% Synergy $0.23
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+1% Synergy $2.84
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
0% Synergy $1.10
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-1% Synergy $0.48
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-6% Synergy $1.00

Instants

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

Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+30% Synergy $0.28
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+27% Synergy $0.23
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+24% Synergy $4.92
Bioshift Bioshift
+19% Synergy $0.15
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+16% Synergy $1.36
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+16% Synergy $0.09
Confront the Unknown Confront the Unknown
+15% Synergy $0.14
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+14% Synergy $1.52
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+13% Synergy $2.38
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+13% Synergy $2.28
Pongify Pongify
+11% Synergy $1.81
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+11% Synergy $3.67
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+10% Synergy $3.97
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+9% Synergy $5.54
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+9% Synergy $0.27
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+8% Synergy $9.65
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+8% Synergy $5.43
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+8% Synergy $4.91
Deduce Deduce
+8% Synergy $0.05
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+8% Synergy $0.41
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+7% Synergy $45.90
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
+7% Synergy $0.13
Swan Song Swan Song
+6% Synergy $8.48
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+6% Synergy $46.95
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $7.76
Double Major Double Major
+6% Synergy $1.72
Silkguard Silkguard
+6% Synergy $3.82
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+5% Synergy $10.98
Resculpt Resculpt
+5% Synergy $0.26
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+5% Synergy $1.85
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+5% Synergy $14.40
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+5% Synergy $3.64
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+5% Synergy $0.18
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+4% Synergy $8.08
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+4% Synergy $0.15
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+4% Synergy $2.82
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+3% Synergy $0.87
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+3% Synergy $13.26
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+3% Synergy $15.61
Voidslime Voidslime
+3% Synergy $0.54
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+3% Synergy $0.81
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+2% Synergy $6.03
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+2% Synergy $10.56
Dispel Dispel
+1% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $1.83
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-4% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
-5% Synergy $1.60
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-6% Synergy $5.04
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.26
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-21% 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
+32% Synergy $0.27
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+22% Synergy $3.33
Fabricate Fabricate
+19% Synergy $8.72
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+17% Synergy $0.24
Neoform Neoform
+13% Synergy $0.84
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+11% Synergy $1.64
Reshape Reshape
+10% Synergy $3.13
Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+10% Synergy $0.09
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+8% Synergy $1.95
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+8% Synergy $0.18
Three Visits Three Visits
+7% Synergy $5.96
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+6% Synergy $394.68
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+6% Synergy $4.35
They Went This Way They Went This Way
+6% Synergy $0.05
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+5% Synergy $8.76
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+5% Synergy $0.08
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+4% Synergy $24.09
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+3% Synergy $0.69
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+2% Synergy $0.18
Farseek Farseek
0% Synergy $0.50
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $4.33
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
0% Synergy $1.87
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-1% Synergy $16.74
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $36.04
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-3% Synergy $1.48
Cultivate Cultivate
-14% Synergy $0.61
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-15% Synergy $1.82
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-16% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

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

Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+45% Synergy $1.45
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+41% Synergy $0.16
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+37% Synergy $10.19
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+25% Synergy $43.91
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+24% Synergy $1.06
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+17% Synergy $21.95
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+10% Synergy $2.58
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+7% Synergy $6.68
Power Fist Power Fist
+7% Synergy $8.23
Animation Module Animation Module
+6% Synergy $1.15
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+5% Synergy $0.51
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+2% Synergy $0.58
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-1% Synergy $64.11
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $1.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $4.12

Enchantments

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

Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+33% Synergy $2.71
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+32% Synergy $0.61
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+31% Synergy $3.74
Ulvenwald Mysteries Ulvenwald Mysteries
+27% Synergy $0.07
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+25% Synergy $13.71
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+23% Synergy $0.51
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+16% Synergy $26.45
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+14% Synergy $11.03
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+14% Synergy $1.22
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+11% Synergy $1.35
Ongoing Investigation Ongoing Investigation
+11% Synergy $0.06
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+9% Synergy $10.49
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+9% Synergy $4.65
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+7% Synergy $1.99
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+7% Synergy $7.94
Fleeting Memories Fleeting Memories
+7% Synergy $0.08
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+6% Synergy $1.87
On the Trail On the Trail
+6% Synergy $0.51
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+6% Synergy $0.23
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+3% Synergy $25.58
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+3% Synergy $0.18
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+3% Synergy $0.97
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+3% Synergy $28.38
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+3% Synergy $0.42
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+2% Synergy $9.32
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+2% Synergy $6.42

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 $0.29
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+10% Synergy $21.72
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+8% Synergy $5.67
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+5% Synergy $19.42

Utility Lands

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

Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+34% Synergy $1.17
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+25% Synergy $11.40
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+20% Synergy $35.36
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+14% Synergy $1.55
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+13% Synergy $32.95
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+13% Synergy $18.45
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+13% Synergy $0.82
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+12% Synergy $0.53
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+11% Synergy $0.14
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+11% Synergy $11.53
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+11% Synergy $10.89
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+5% Synergy $5.45
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+5% Synergy $0.09
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+5% Synergy $1.08
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.29
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+5% Synergy $7.03
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+3% Synergy $6.13
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+3% Synergy $993.06
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+2% Synergy $46.25
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $1.99
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+1% Synergy $0.18
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
0% Synergy $7.75
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.31
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-2% Synergy $0.33
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-5% Synergy $1.70
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-8% Synergy $0.13
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-11% Synergy $0.18

Mana Artifacts

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

Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+40% Synergy $0.19
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+17% Synergy $0.17
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+11% Synergy $181.24
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+10% Synergy $4.29
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.49
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+9% Synergy $26.71
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+6% Synergy $64.47
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+6% Synergy $3.91
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.46
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+4% Synergy $78.39
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+4% Synergy $38.46
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+4% Synergy $32.95
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.04
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.05
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-3% Synergy $0.17

Lands

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

Kitchen Kitchen
+20% Synergy $0.28
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+16% Synergy $6.67
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+16% Synergy $5.59
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+16% Synergy $0.95
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+14% Synergy $10.05
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+10% Synergy $26.43
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+9% Synergy $0.88
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+8% Synergy $0.87
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+8% Synergy
City of Brass City of Brass
+8% Synergy $19.64
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+7% Synergy $0.24
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+7% Synergy $24.01
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+7% Synergy $38.48
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+6% Synergy $0.25
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+6% Synergy $2.83
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $7.76
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+6% Synergy $0.18
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+6% Synergy $0.20
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+5% Synergy $8.50
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+5% Synergy $15.26
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+5% Synergy $23.54
Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+5% Synergy $0.14
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+5% Synergy $0.18
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.21
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $13.38
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+4% Synergy $12.77
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+4% Synergy $19.30
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+4% Synergy $1.73
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+3% Synergy $0.29
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+3% Synergy $0.69
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $7.94
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+2% Synergy $1.84
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.06
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.06
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.27
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $32.18
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $4.33
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-1% Synergy $0.17
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
-1% Synergy $6.06
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
-2% Synergy $0.49
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.15
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
-5% Synergy $0.14
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
-5% Synergy $0.14
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-7% Synergy $4.81
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.16
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-12% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-14% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-15% Synergy $0.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-15% Synergy $0.16
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-16% Synergy $0.54

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