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Lonis, Genetics Expert
Price tag $7.11

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1331 Current Rank
#1351 Last Week
#1344 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.

Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
+28% Synergy $7.36
Mutagen Man, Living Ooze Mutagen Man, Living Ooze
+25% Synergy $2.72
Donatello, the Brains Donatello, the Brains
+15% Synergy $1.18
Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11 Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
+6% Synergy $6.56
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-4% Synergy $0.44

High Synergy Cards

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

Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+77% Synergy $0.36
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+76% Synergy $6.18
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+71% Synergy $1.89
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+69% Synergy $2.93
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+69% Synergy $5.87
Extruder Extruder
+68% Synergy $0.25
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+64% Synergy $0.60
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+60% Synergy $6.01
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+57% Synergy $2.80
Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
+54% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

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

Lonis, Cryptozoologist Lonis, Cryptozoologist
+53% Synergy $0.33
Cryptic Trilobite Cryptic Trilobite
+53% Synergy $2.24
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+51% Synergy $21.95
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+50% Synergy $0.29
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+49% Synergy $3.01
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+48% Synergy $12.50
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+46% Synergy $0.24
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+43% Synergy $1.03
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+42% Synergy $1.15
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.71

Game Changers

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

Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+10% Synergy $53.72
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+9% Synergy $24.84
The One Ring The One Ring
+8% Synergy $106.71
Force of Will Force of Will
+6% Synergy $68.48
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+6% Synergy $111.70
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+6% Synergy $140.43
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+6% Synergy $22.42
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+5% Synergy $41.18
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+5% Synergy $58.23
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+4% Synergy $97.50

Creatures

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

Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+44% Synergy $0.33
Basking Broodscale Basking Broodscale
+43% Synergy $0.27
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+40% Synergy $13.77
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+39% Synergy $10.79
Arcbound Ravager Arcbound Ravager
+37% Synergy $15.31
Sage of Hours Sage of Hours
+36% Synergy $12.77
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+34% Synergy $0.46
Lyla, Holographic Assistant Lyla, Holographic Assistant
+34% Synergy $2.98
Spark Double Spark Double
+33% Synergy $13.10
Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+28% Synergy $0.25
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+27% Synergy $9.36
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+25% Synergy $1.23
Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
+25% Synergy $0.36
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+24% Synergy $5.47
Devoted Druid Devoted Druid
+24% Synergy $0.32
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
+23% Synergy $1.75
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+21% Synergy $0.21
Master Biomancer Master Biomancer
+21% Synergy $0.64
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+21% Synergy $2.03
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+21% Synergy $0.38
Maester Seymour Maester Seymour
+21% Synergy $0.47
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+20% Synergy $44.35
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+19% Synergy $13.51
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+19% Synergy $4.88
Duskshell Crawler Duskshell Crawler
+19% Synergy $0.24
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+18% Synergy $0.58
Sarinth Steelseeker Sarinth Steelseeker
+17% Synergy $0.27
Martha Jones Martha Jones
+17% Synergy $0.29
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+16% Synergy $0.25
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
+16% Synergy $0.31
Scurry Oak Scurry Oak
+16% Synergy $1.64
Displaced Dinosaurs Displaced Dinosaurs
+15% Synergy $2.29
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+14% Synergy $22.65
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+14% Synergy $3.49
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+14% Synergy $14.09
Ornery Tumblewagg Ornery Tumblewagg
+13% Synergy $0.31
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+12% Synergy $2.63
Crystalline Crawler Crystalline Crawler
+12% Synergy $0.36
Transit Mage Transit Mage
+12% Synergy $0.31
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+11% Synergy $12.99
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+11% Synergy $17.01
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+11% Synergy $0.35
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+9% Synergy $0.28
Vorel of the Hull Clade Vorel of the Hull Clade
+9% Synergy $0.31
Benthic Biomancer Benthic Biomancer
+9% Synergy $0.25
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+9% Synergy $21.69
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+7% Synergy $1.54
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+7% Synergy $2.02
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+7% Synergy $31.47
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-8% Synergy $1.49

Instants

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

Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+27% Synergy $0.41
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+25% Synergy $0.40
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+24% Synergy $5.49
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+20% Synergy $0.78
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+20% Synergy $2.64
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+20% Synergy $4.02
Bioshift Bioshift
+18% Synergy $0.19
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+16% Synergy $0.24
Confront the Unknown Confront the Unknown
+13% Synergy $0.10
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+12% Synergy $1.69
Silkguard Silkguard
+12% Synergy $4.44
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+11% Synergy $4.42
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+11% Synergy $1.93
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+10% Synergy $5.19
Pongify Pongify
+9% Synergy $1.95
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+8% Synergy $6.87
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+8% Synergy $1.57
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+8% Synergy $0.30
Deduce Deduce
+8% Synergy $0.09
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+7% Synergy $44.88
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+7% Synergy $8.80
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+7% Synergy $7.60
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+7% Synergy $1.31
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+7% Synergy $0.50
Swan Song Swan Song
+6% Synergy $8.40
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+6% Synergy $8.03
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
+5% Synergy $0.20
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+5% Synergy $1.44
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+5% Synergy $14.63
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+5% Synergy $0.22
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+4% Synergy $13.06
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+4% Synergy $50.50
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+4% Synergy $7.42
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+4% Synergy $17.58
Resculpt Resculpt
+4% Synergy $0.40
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+4% Synergy $11.00
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+4% Synergy $4.14
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $2.06
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+3% Synergy $0.87
Double Major Double Major
+3% Synergy $1.73
Voidslime Voidslime
+3% Synergy $0.52
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+3% Synergy $6.98
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+1% Synergy $15.93
Dispel Dispel
+1% Synergy $0.39
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-4% Synergy $0.29
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-5% Synergy $4.31
Counterspell Counterspell
-7% Synergy $2.09
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.06
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-24% Synergy $0.23

Sorceries

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

Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+28% Synergy $0.32
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+22% Synergy $0.51
Fabricate Fabricate
+22% Synergy $8.98
Neoform Neoform
+19% Synergy $1.40
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+17% Synergy $2.15
Reshape Reshape
+16% Synergy $3.73
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+14% Synergy $0.34
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+9% Synergy $0.91
Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+9% Synergy $0.25
They Went This Way They Went This Way
+6% Synergy $0.12
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+5% Synergy $3.59
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+5% Synergy $0.22
Three Visits Three Visits
+4% Synergy $9.41
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+4% Synergy $38.43
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+4% Synergy $386.43
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+3% Synergy $3.18
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+3% Synergy $7.80
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+2% Synergy $0.19
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+1% Synergy $7.42
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-1% Synergy $0.23
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $6.81
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-1% Synergy $19.23
Farseek Farseek
-3% Synergy $0.71
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-16% Synergy $1.34
Cultivate Cultivate
-17% Synergy $0.26
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
+41% Synergy $1.95
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+38% Synergy $14.98
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+35% Synergy $0.36
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+22% Synergy $1.25
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+20% Synergy $59.49
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+16% Synergy $32.52
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+13% Synergy $10.49
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+9% Synergy $3.57
Power Fist Power Fist
+6% Synergy $12.48
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+5% Synergy $8.24
The Ooze The Ooze
+5% Synergy $8.05
Animation Module Animation Module
+5% Synergy $1.89
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+4% Synergy $0.86
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+3% Synergy $0.81
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-2% Synergy $61.96
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $2.00
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.61

Enchantments

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

Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+34% Synergy $0.38
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+31% Synergy $4.59
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+27% Synergy $7.77
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+27% Synergy $3.10
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+24% Synergy $1.53
Ulvenwald Mysteries Ulvenwald Mysteries
+24% Synergy $0.11
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+22% Synergy $9.81
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+20% Synergy $3.18
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+15% Synergy $1.70
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+14% Synergy $33.93
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+11% Synergy $14.67
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+10% Synergy $1.73
Ongoing Investigation Ongoing Investigation
+10% Synergy $0.20
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+9% Synergy $0.41
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+7% Synergy $10.69
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+6% Synergy $2.51
On the Trail On the Trail
+6% Synergy $3.40
Fleeting Memories Fleeting Memories
+6% Synergy $0.08
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+5% Synergy $12.42
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+5% Synergy $0.38
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+4% Synergy $0.48
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+3% Synergy $26.36
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+3% Synergy $1.21
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+3% Synergy $6.04
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+1% Synergy $31.24
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
0% Synergy $12.27

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 $21.75
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+7% Synergy $6.53
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+5% Synergy $17.59

Utility Lands

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

Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+37% Synergy $1.08
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+20% Synergy $37.51
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+20% Synergy $13.00
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+19% Synergy $0.64
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+18% Synergy $0.65
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+15% Synergy $8.51
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+11% Synergy $45.94
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+11% Synergy $25.26
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+11% Synergy $2.07
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+11% Synergy $12.31
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+10% Synergy $0.30
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+8% Synergy $9.12
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $2.43
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+5% Synergy $6.70
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+5% Synergy $0.23
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+5% Synergy $2.75
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+2% Synergy $55.63
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+2% Synergy $0.33
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+1% Synergy $1176.41
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $3.70
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-1% Synergy $14.69
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-1% Synergy $0.67
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy $1.16
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-4% Synergy $4.55
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-9% Synergy $0.28
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-11% Synergy $0.29

Mana Artifacts

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

Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+34% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+17% Synergy $0.34
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+13% Synergy $6.00
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+8% Synergy $4.39
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+8% Synergy $37.59
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+8% Synergy $191.56
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.26
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $70.64
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+4% Synergy $938.97
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.53
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.08
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-4% Synergy $0.23

Lands

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

Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+18% Synergy $1.64
Kitchen Kitchen
+18% Synergy $0.38
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+13% Synergy $7.81
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+13% Synergy $12.59
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+12% Synergy $11.89
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+10% Synergy $0.31
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+9% Synergy $30.79
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+9% Synergy $0.91
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+8% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+8% Synergy $0.27
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+8% Synergy $1.26
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+7% Synergy
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+7% Synergy $0.27
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+6% Synergy $0.65
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+6% Synergy $0.34
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+6% Synergy $3.64
City of Brass City of Brass
+6% Synergy $9.14
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+6% Synergy $41.30
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+6% Synergy $27.92
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+6% Synergy $0.31
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+5% Synergy $0.22
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+4% Synergy $0.27
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+4% Synergy $7.42
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $15.98
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $11.47
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+4% Synergy $18.85
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+3% Synergy $30.84
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+3% Synergy $18.84
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+3% Synergy $28.68
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $0.94
Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+3% Synergy $0.24
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $11.45
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.20
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.26
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+2% Synergy $2.30
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.21
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $35.68
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
-1% Synergy $10.44
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $6.81
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
-2% Synergy $0.49
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.18
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
-5% Synergy $0.10
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
-6% Synergy $0.22
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-8% Synergy $2.43
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-12% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-14% Synergy $0.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-14% Synergy $0.30
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-15% Synergy $0.29
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-15% Synergy $0.21

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