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Lonis, Genetics Expert
Price tag $4.02

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1404 Current Rank
#1280 Last Week
#1313 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.

Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+12% Synergy $4.04
Lyla, Holographic Assistant Lyla, Holographic Assistant
+9% Synergy
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+8% Synergy $5.32
Maester Seymour Maester Seymour
+7% Synergy $0.93
Rikku, Resourceful Guardian Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
+6% Synergy $1.60

High Synergy Cards

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

Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+76% Synergy $2.99
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+73% Synergy $0.24
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+72% Synergy $1.39
Extruder Extruder
+69% Synergy $0.05
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+69% Synergy $2.81
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+66% Synergy $1.64
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+63% Synergy $0.45
Lonis, Cryptozoologist Lonis, Cryptozoologist
+60% Synergy $0.14
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+60% Synergy $3.73
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+56% Synergy $1.93

Top Cards

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

Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+52% Synergy $0.40
Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
+51% Synergy $0.51
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+49% Synergy $8.65
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+49% Synergy $0.26
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+49% Synergy $20.58
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+48% Synergy $0.55
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+48% Synergy $0.17
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+46% Synergy $3.86
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+20% Synergy $9.23
Beast Within Beast Within
0% Synergy $0.59

Game Changers

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

Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+48% Synergy $11.76
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+13% Synergy $11.93
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+10% Synergy $42.63
The One Ring The One Ring
+10% Synergy $67.99
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+9% Synergy $48.08
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+9% Synergy $18.72
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+9% Synergy $94.69
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+8% Synergy $48.94
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+7% Synergy $92.16
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+7% Synergy $16.62

Creatures

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

Cryptic Trilobite Cryptic Trilobite
+46% Synergy $0.52
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+40% Synergy $0.29
Basking Broodscale Basking Broodscale
+39% Synergy $0.24
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+37% Synergy $2.52
Arcbound Ravager Arcbound Ravager
+35% Synergy $10.03
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+34% Synergy $11.08
Sage of Hours Sage of Hours
+34% Synergy $11.65
Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+33% Synergy $0.12
Spark Double Spark Double
+32% Synergy $6.73
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+30% Synergy $2.88
Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
+30% Synergy $0.29
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+26% Synergy $4.05
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+26% Synergy $0.23
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
+25% Synergy $1.35
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+24% Synergy $0.12
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+23% Synergy $11.36
Master Biomancer Master Biomancer
+23% Synergy $0.62
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+22% Synergy $4.84
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+22% Synergy $60.33
Duskshell Crawler Duskshell Crawler
+21% Synergy $0.25
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+18% Synergy $0.23
Displaced Dinosaurs Displaced Dinosaurs
+18% Synergy $2.92
Martha Jones Martha Jones
+18% Synergy $0.22
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+17% Synergy $4.40
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
+17% Synergy $0.21
Ornery Tumblewagg Ornery Tumblewagg
+17% Synergy $0.27
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+16% Synergy $16.05
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+15% Synergy $12.94
Scurry Oak Scurry Oak
+15% Synergy $1.04
Devoted Druid Devoted Druid
+14% Synergy $0.87
Sarinth Steelseeker Sarinth Steelseeker
+14% Synergy $0.18
Graf Mole Graf Mole
+13% Synergy $0.04
Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student Tamiyo, Seasoned Scholar Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student
+13% Synergy $30.11
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+12% Synergy $2.32
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+12% Synergy $0.28
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+12% Synergy $0.22
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+11% Synergy $31.10
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+11% Synergy $16.55
Vorel of the Hull Clade Vorel of the Hull Clade
+10% Synergy $0.20
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
+7% Synergy $44.08
Wavesifter Wavesifter
+7% Synergy $0.06
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+5% Synergy $1.17
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+5% Synergy $10.14
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+4% Synergy $0.98
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+4% Synergy $4.56
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+2% Synergy $1.36
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
0% Synergy $0.19
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-1% Synergy $0.97
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-3% Synergy $0.43
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-6% Synergy $1.23

Instants

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

Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+30% Synergy $0.26
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+28% Synergy $0.18
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+25% Synergy $3.56
Bioshift Bioshift
+18% Synergy $0.19
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+16% Synergy $1.46
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+15% Synergy $0.08
Confront the Unknown Confront the Unknown
+15% Synergy $0.14
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+14% Synergy $1.15
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+13% Synergy $4.33
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+13% Synergy $2.25
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+11% Synergy $3.45
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+11% Synergy $4.90
Pongify Pongify
+10% Synergy $2.10
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+9% Synergy $4.71
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+9% Synergy $0.23
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+8% Synergy $7.64
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+8% Synergy $5.09
Deduce Deduce
+8% Synergy $0.09
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+8% Synergy $0.47
Force of Will Force of Will
+7% Synergy $57.48
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+7% Synergy $7.00
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+7% Synergy $5.20
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
+7% Synergy $0.17
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+6% Synergy $11.10
Swan Song Swan Song
+6% Synergy $6.09
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+6% Synergy $42.96
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+6% Synergy $49.42
Double Major Double Major
+6% Synergy $1.38
Silkguard Silkguard
+6% Synergy $4.11
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+6% Synergy $0.11
Resculpt Resculpt
+5% Synergy $0.29
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+5% Synergy $1.59
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+4% Synergy $15.17
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+4% Synergy $4.66
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+4% Synergy $0.18
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+4% Synergy $0.72
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+3% Synergy $0.96
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+3% Synergy $11.92
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+3% Synergy $6.96
Voidslime Voidslime
+3% Synergy $0.65
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+2% Synergy $14.89
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+2% Synergy $6.57
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+2% Synergy $1.27
Dispel Dispel
+1% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $1.75
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-4% Synergy $0.25
Counterspell Counterspell
-5% Synergy $1.65
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-6% Synergy $3.46
Negate Negate
-9% Synergy $0.24
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-22% Synergy $0.29

Sorceries

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

Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+33% Synergy $0.25
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+22% Synergy $9.06
Fabricate Fabricate
+19% Synergy $7.90
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+18% Synergy $0.20
Neoform Neoform
+14% Synergy $0.89
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+11% Synergy $1.11
Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+11% Synergy $0.13
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+10% Synergy $1.41
Reshape Reshape
+10% Synergy $2.82
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+9% Synergy $0.44
Three Visits Three Visits
+7% Synergy $6.32
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+7% Synergy $1.66
They Went This Way They Went This Way
+7% Synergy $0.04
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+6% Synergy $408.49
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+5% Synergy $7.87
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+5% Synergy $0.04
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+4% Synergy $23.70
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+4% Synergy $0.69
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+2% Synergy $0.25
Farseek Farseek
+1% Synergy $0.45
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $5.84
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-1% Synergy $19.06
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $34.20
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-2% Synergy $2.01
Cultivate Cultivate
-14% Synergy $0.34
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-15% Synergy $1.69
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-16% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+45% Synergy $0.76
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+42% Synergy $0.22
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+38% Synergy $6.71
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+26% Synergy $41.21
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+25% Synergy $0.72
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+17% Synergy $61.02
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+11% Synergy $4.48
Power Fist Power Fist
+7% Synergy $9.59
Animation Module Animation Module
+7% Synergy $1.06
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+5% Synergy $0.52
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+2% Synergy $0.63
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-1% Synergy $62.10
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

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

Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+34% Synergy $3.43
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+32% Synergy $0.39
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+32% Synergy $5.79
Ulvenwald Mysteries Ulvenwald Mysteries
+27% Synergy $0.07
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+25% Synergy $12.35
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+23% Synergy $0.65
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+17% Synergy $24.05
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+15% Synergy $10.26
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+15% Synergy $1.25
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+11% Synergy $1.44
Ongoing Investigation Ongoing Investigation
+11% Synergy $0.09
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+8% Synergy $8.34
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+8% Synergy $7.59
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+7% Synergy $2.20
Fleeting Memories Fleeting Memories
+7% Synergy $0.13
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+7% Synergy $0.39
On the Trail On the Trail
+6% Synergy $0.51
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+4% Synergy $0.31
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+4% Synergy $11.31
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+3% Synergy $24.82
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+3% Synergy $0.88
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+3% Synergy $27.88
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+3% Synergy $0.40
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+2% Synergy $10.46
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+1% Synergy $2.10

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 $0.34
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+10% Synergy $15.68
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+8% Synergy $5.25

Utility Lands

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

Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+33% Synergy $0.77
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+27% Synergy $9.47
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+21% Synergy $38.71
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+14% Synergy $29.31
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+14% Synergy $0.66
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+13% Synergy $19.28
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+13% Synergy $0.58
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+13% Synergy $0.66
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+12% Synergy $7.74
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+11% Synergy $0.24
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+6% Synergy $0.13
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.46
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+6% Synergy $9.25
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+5% Synergy $0.90
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+5% Synergy $20.12
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+4% Synergy $6.16
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+3% Synergy $977.12
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+2% Synergy $51.06
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $1.98
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+1% Synergy $9.35
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+1% Synergy $0.20
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.27
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-1% Synergy $5.43
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-2% Synergy $1.01
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-5% Synergy $1.41
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-8% Synergy $0.14
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-10% Synergy $0.29

Mana Artifacts

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

Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+41% Synergy $0.27
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+16% Synergy $0.30
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+11% Synergy $153.22
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+10% Synergy $2.82
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.51
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+8% Synergy $24.69
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+6% Synergy $67.47
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+6% Synergy $643.42
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+5% Synergy $4.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.07
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+4% Synergy $71.05
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+4% Synergy $55.47
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+4% Synergy $30.05
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.12
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-3% Synergy $0.24

Lands

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

Kitchen Kitchen
+21% Synergy $0.28
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+18% Synergy $8.57
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+17% Synergy $4.57
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+17% Synergy $1.46
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+15% Synergy $12.16
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+11% Synergy $25.51
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+9% Synergy $0.83
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+8% Synergy $1.21
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+8% Synergy
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+8% Synergy $7.64
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+7% Synergy $0.29
City of Brass City of Brass
+7% Synergy $17.11
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+7% Synergy $29.32
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+6% Synergy $0.33
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+6% Synergy $3.74
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+6% Synergy $50.15
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+6% Synergy $0.11
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+6% Synergy $0.21
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+6% Synergy $0.33
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+5% Synergy $13.72
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+5% Synergy $9.47
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+5% Synergy $15.21
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+5% Synergy $24.04
Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+5% Synergy $0.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.45
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+4% Synergy $21.61
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+4% Synergy $14.12
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+4% Synergy $0.98
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+4% Synergy $0.69
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+3% Synergy $0.33
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+3% Synergy $1.55
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $8.29
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $30.44
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $6.00
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.05
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $5.84
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.22
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-1% Synergy $0.20
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
-1% Synergy $4.24
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
-2% Synergy $0.62
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.18
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
-4% Synergy $0.11
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
-5% Synergy $0.23
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-7% Synergy $3.53
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.18
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-12% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-14% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-15% Synergy $0.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-15% Synergy $0.11
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-16% Synergy $0.23

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