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Lonis, Genetics Expert
Price tag $4.04

Legendary CreatureSnake Elf Detective

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1238 Current Rank
#1131 Last Week
#1282 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 $45.00
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
+4% Synergy $0.27
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+2% Synergy $34.04
The Cabbage Merchant The Cabbage Merchant
+2% Synergy $15.27
Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
+2% Synergy $0.14

High Synergy Cards

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

Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+78% Synergy $5.12
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+75% Synergy $0.16
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+71% Synergy $1.70
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+69% Synergy $3.81
Extruder Extruder
+69% Synergy $0.05
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+68% Synergy $2.09
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+65% Synergy $0.52
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+60% Synergy $4.61
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+57% Synergy $1.73
Lonis, Cryptozoologist Lonis, Cryptozoologist
+56% Synergy $0.10

Top Cards

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

Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
+52% Synergy $0.20
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+52% Synergy $24.61
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+50% Synergy $0.15
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+49% Synergy $9.03
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+49% Synergy $0.15
Cryptic Trilobite Cryptic Trilobite
+49% Synergy $1.25
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+47% Synergy $2.23
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+45% Synergy $0.63
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+34% Synergy $0.21
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.51

Game Changers

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

Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+11% Synergy $40.38
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+9% Synergy $19.80
The One Ring The One Ring
+9% Synergy $91.84
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+8% Synergy $89.88
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+7% Synergy $37.99
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+7% Synergy $49.78
Force of Will Force of Will
+6% Synergy $63.77
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+6% Synergy $116.80
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+6% Synergy $17.51
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+2% Synergy $13.35

Creatures

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

Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+45% Synergy $0.15
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+44% Synergy $13.19
Basking Broodscale Basking Broodscale
+42% Synergy $0.15
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+39% Synergy $1.21
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+38% Synergy $6.46
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+37% Synergy $0.29
Arcbound Ravager Arcbound Ravager
+37% Synergy $10.82
Sage of Hours Sage of Hours
+36% Synergy $10.16
Spark Double Spark Double
+34% Synergy $10.98
Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+32% Synergy $0.08
Lyla, Holographic Assistant Lyla, Holographic Assistant
+32% Synergy $2.72
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+28% Synergy $5.46
Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
+28% Synergy $0.30
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
+25% Synergy $1.64
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+25% Synergy $1.14
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+24% Synergy $6.59
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+24% Synergy $3.07
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+24% Synergy $0.18
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+23% Synergy $0.08
Master Biomancer Master Biomancer
+22% Synergy $0.50
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+20% Synergy $3.32
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+20% Synergy $40.39
Duskshell Crawler Duskshell Crawler
+20% Synergy $0.22
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+19% Synergy $12.29
Devoted Druid Devoted Druid
+19% Synergy $1.42
Maester Seymour Maester Seymour
+19% Synergy $0.25
Martha Jones Martha Jones
+18% Synergy $0.13
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+17% Synergy $0.14
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+17% Synergy $0.42
Displaced Dinosaurs Displaced Dinosaurs
+17% Synergy $2.42
Scurry Oak Scurry Oak
+17% Synergy $1.69
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
+16% Synergy $0.19
Sarinth Steelseeker Sarinth Steelseeker
+16% Synergy $0.18
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+15% Synergy $15.76
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+15% Synergy $13.91
Ornery Tumblewagg Ornery Tumblewagg
+15% Synergy $0.15
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+14% Synergy $4.24
Graf Mole Graf Mole
+13% Synergy $0.05
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+12% Synergy $11.95
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+12% Synergy $0.17
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+11% Synergy $2.05
Vorel of the Hull Clade Vorel of the Hull Clade
+10% Synergy $0.19
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+10% Synergy $18.49
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+10% Synergy $8.93
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+9% Synergy $30.46
Benthic Biomancer Benthic Biomancer
+6% Synergy $0.12
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+5% Synergy $0.21
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+4% Synergy $0.97
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+3% Synergy $0.30
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-7% Synergy $1.18

Instants

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

Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+28% Synergy $0.37
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+26% Synergy $0.31
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+26% Synergy $3.81
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+18% Synergy $0.67
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+18% Synergy $1.89
Bioshift Bioshift
+18% Synergy $0.16
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+16% Synergy $2.28
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+15% Synergy $0.10
Confront the Unknown Confront the Unknown
+15% Synergy $0.13
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+12% Synergy $1.07
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+11% Synergy $3.25
Pongify Pongify
+10% Synergy $1.47
Silkguard Silkguard
+10% Synergy $4.37
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+9% Synergy $3.71
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+9% Synergy $1.78
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+8% Synergy $4.93
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+8% Synergy $4.72
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+8% Synergy $0.25
Deduce Deduce
+8% Synergy $0.08
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+7% Synergy $8.83
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+7% Synergy $5.16
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+7% Synergy $0.40
Swan Song Swan Song
+6% Synergy $7.43
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $8.82
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+6% Synergy $48.26
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
+6% Synergy $0.10
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+6% Synergy $1.36
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+6% Synergy $0.86
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+5% Synergy $9.85
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+5% Synergy $45.83
Double Major Double Major
+5% Synergy $1.53
Resculpt Resculpt
+5% Synergy $0.18
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+5% Synergy $4.71
Strength of Will Strength of Will
+5% Synergy $0.81
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+5% Synergy $0.13
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+4% Synergy $13.59
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+4% Synergy $4.85
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+3% Synergy $0.69
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+3% Synergy $14.80
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+3% Synergy $7.81
Voidslime Voidslime
+3% Synergy $0.48
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+3% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+2% Synergy $1.58
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+2% Synergy $6.26
Dispel Dispel
+1% Synergy $0.36
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-4% Synergy $0.24
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-6% Synergy $2.65
Counterspell Counterspell
-7% Synergy $1.21
Negate Negate
-9% Synergy $0.25
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-22% Synergy $0.17

Sorceries

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

Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+31% Synergy $0.26
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+22% Synergy $3.59
Fabricate Fabricate
+21% Synergy $8.90
Neoform Neoform
+17% Synergy $0.68
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+15% Synergy $1.46
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+15% Synergy $0.22
Reshape Reshape
+14% Synergy $3.96
Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+10% Synergy $0.11
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+8% Synergy $0.07
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+7% Synergy $1.05
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+6% Synergy $1.84
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+6% Synergy $4.62
They Went This Way They Went This Way
+6% Synergy $0.08
Three Visits Three Visits
+5% Synergy $7.35
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+5% Synergy $389.40
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+5% Synergy $0.05
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+4% Synergy $31.02
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+4% Synergy $7.98
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+2% Synergy $0.13
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.48
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
0% Synergy $4.25
Farseek Farseek
-1% Synergy $0.37
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-2% Synergy $15.53
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-3% Synergy $0.16
Cultivate Cultivate
-15% Synergy $0.46
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-15% Synergy $1.11
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-17% Synergy $0.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+43% Synergy $2.06
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+39% Synergy $9.74
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+38% Synergy $0.17
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+23% Synergy $42.90
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+23% Synergy $0.98
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+16% Synergy $27.53
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+10% Synergy $2.70
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+10% Synergy $7.12
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+6% Synergy $7.02
Power Fist Power Fist
+6% Synergy $8.92
Animation Module Animation Module
+6% Synergy $0.99
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+4% Synergy $1.26
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+2% Synergy $0.56
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-2% Synergy $60.53
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.20
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

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

Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+31% Synergy $2.71
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+28% Synergy $2.76
Ulvenwald Mysteries Ulvenwald Mysteries
+26% Synergy $0.06
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+24% Synergy $6.06
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+23% Synergy $14.24
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+22% Synergy $0.63
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+21% Synergy $1.38
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+16% Synergy $28.35
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+14% Synergy $1.07
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+13% Synergy $12.59
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+13% Synergy $1.05
Ongoing Investigation Ongoing Investigation
+10% Synergy $0.08
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+8% Synergy $9.06
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+7% Synergy $0.26
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+7% Synergy $1.65
Fleeting Memories Fleeting Memories
+7% Synergy $0.06
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+6% Synergy $9.70
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+6% Synergy $0.26
On the Trail On the Trail
+5% Synergy $0.45
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+3% Synergy $21.39
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+3% Synergy $0.43
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+2% Synergy $1.00
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+2% Synergy $22.45
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+2% Synergy $4.35
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+1% Synergy $9.82

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 $0.36
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+9% Synergy $22.28
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+7% Synergy $5.10
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+5% Synergy $17.92

Utility Lands

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

Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+37% Synergy $1.71
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+24% Synergy $10.25
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+20% Synergy $34.91
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+16% Synergy $0.60
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+16% Synergy $0.63
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+13% Synergy $1.18
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+13% Synergy $5.75
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+12% Synergy $32.81
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+11% Synergy $19.12
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+10% Synergy $0.17
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+10% Synergy $10.59
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+10% Synergy $10.48
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+5% Synergy $0.12
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+5% Synergy $3.47
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $2.40
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+5% Synergy $6.93
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+4% Synergy $6.88
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.23
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+2% Synergy $1009.05
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+1% Synergy $47.66
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+1% Synergy $0.19
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.26
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-1% Synergy $8.20
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.37
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-2% Synergy $0.40
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-5% Synergy $6.48
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-9% Synergy $0.11
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-11% Synergy $0.17

Mana Artifacts

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

Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+38% Synergy $0.19
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+18% Synergy $0.26
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+10% Synergy $175.57
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+10% Synergy $4.56
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.34
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+9% Synergy $3.47
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+8% Synergy $24.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.21
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $61.28
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+5% Synergy $740.80
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+4% Synergy $83.26
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+4% Synergy $35.89
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+3% Synergy $40.66
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.92
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-4% Synergy $0.16

Lands

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

Kitchen Kitchen
+20% Synergy $0.28
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+18% Synergy $1.19
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+15% Synergy $5.11
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+14% Synergy $7.80
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+13% Synergy $10.60
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+9% Synergy $24.38
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+8% Synergy $0.31
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+8% Synergy $0.88
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+7% Synergy $0.26
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+7% Synergy $0.58
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+7% Synergy $3.09
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+7% Synergy
City of Brass City of Brass
+7% Synergy $20.01
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+7% Synergy $1.05
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.14
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $8.82
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+6% Synergy $37.92
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+6% Synergy $23.77
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+6% Synergy $0.13
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+6% Synergy $0.20
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+5% Synergy $0.22
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+5% Synergy $0.13
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $13.06
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $9.61
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+4% Synergy $14.85
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+4% Synergy $25.18
Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+4% Synergy $0.20
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+3% Synergy $20.14
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+3% Synergy $13.68
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $1.32
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $7.78
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.21
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+2% Synergy $0.10
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+2% Synergy $2.39
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.08
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $30.82
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
0% Synergy $6.83
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.48
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
-2% Synergy $0.48
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.11
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
-5% Synergy $0.17
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
-6% Synergy $0.10
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-8% Synergy $4.69
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.16
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-12% Synergy $0.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-14% Synergy $0.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-15% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-16% Synergy $0.51
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-17% Synergy $0.16

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