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Lonis, Genetics Expert
Price tag $7.34

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1542 Current Rank
#1622 Last Week
#1403 Past 2 Years

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.

Pensive Professor Pensive Professor
+27% Synergy $0.55
Berta, Wise Extrapolator Berta, Wise Extrapolator
+11% Synergy $0.31
Extract Power Extract Power
+7% Synergy
Growth Curve Growth Curve
+5% Synergy $0.26
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
-10% Synergy $5.12

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 $6.86
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+70% Synergy $3.55
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+69% Synergy $1.54
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+68% Synergy $9.72
Extruder Extruder
+68% Synergy $0.24
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+63% Synergy $0.80
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+57% Synergy $2.48
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+56% Synergy $1.64
Cryptic Trilobite Cryptic Trilobite
+54% Synergy $1.47

Top Cards

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

Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
+53% Synergy $0.40
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+52% Synergy $17.30
Lonis, Cryptozoologist Lonis, Cryptozoologist
+51% Synergy $0.24
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+50% Synergy $0.34
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+49% Synergy $4.40
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+44% Synergy $0.24
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+44% Synergy $4.71
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+41% Synergy $2.57
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+38% Synergy $0.34
Beast Within Beast Within
+1% Synergy $0.51

Game Changers

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

Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+10% Synergy $58.38
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+10% Synergy $28.68
The One Ring The One Ring
+6% Synergy $108.23
Force of Will Force of Will
+6% Synergy $64.60
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+6% Synergy $129.20
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+5% Synergy $22.71
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+5% Synergy $167.83
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+5% Synergy $66.59
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+4% Synergy $109.60
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+3% Synergy $41.55

Creatures

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

Basking Broodscale Basking Broodscale
+45% Synergy $0.23
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+41% Synergy $0.37
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+39% Synergy $11.87
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+38% Synergy $14.56
Arcbound Ravager Arcbound Ravager
+37% Synergy $19.84
Sage of Hours Sage of Hours
+35% Synergy $12.11
Lyla, Holographic Assistant Lyla, Holographic Assistant
+34% Synergy $8.74
Mutagen Man, Living Ooze Mutagen Man, Living Ooze
+32% Synergy $2.66
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+32% Synergy $0.36
Spark Double Spark Double
+31% Synergy $10.15
Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+28% Synergy $0.30
Devoted Druid Devoted Druid
+27% Synergy $0.40
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+24% Synergy $5.93
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+24% Synergy $10.26
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
+23% Synergy $4.61
Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
+23% Synergy $0.42
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+22% Synergy $1.21
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
+22% Synergy $3.81
Maester Seymour Maester Seymour
+20% Synergy $0.34
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+20% Synergy $0.37
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+20% Synergy $1.79
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+19% Synergy $0.93
Master Biomancer Master Biomancer
+19% Synergy $0.75
Duskshell Crawler Duskshell Crawler
+18% Synergy $0.28
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+18% Synergy $0.32
Donatello, the Brains Donatello, the Brains
+18% Synergy $0.71
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+18% Synergy $40.38
Sarinth Steelseeker Sarinth Steelseeker
+17% Synergy $0.19
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+17% Synergy $11.93
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+16% Synergy $5.27
Martha Jones Martha Jones
+16% Synergy $0.36
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
+15% Synergy $0.38
Scurry Oak Scurry Oak
+15% Synergy $1.98
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+15% Synergy $0.18
Displaced Dinosaurs Displaced Dinosaurs
+14% Synergy $7.17
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+14% Synergy $26.23
Crystalline Crawler Crystalline Crawler
+14% Synergy $0.33
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+13% Synergy $2.10
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+12% Synergy $14.63
Ornery Tumblewagg Ornery Tumblewagg
+12% Synergy $0.35
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+12% Synergy $0.23
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+12% Synergy $18.47
Transit Mage Transit Mage
+12% Synergy $0.36
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+11% Synergy $0.39
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+10% Synergy $15.99
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+10% Synergy $2.33
Benthic Biomancer Benthic Biomancer
+9% Synergy $0.24
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+9% Synergy $0.44
Vorel of the Hull Clade Vorel of the Hull Clade
+9% Synergy $0.31
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+8% Synergy $2.38

Instants

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

Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+24% Synergy $0.92
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+23% Synergy $5.36
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+22% Synergy $1.96
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+22% Synergy $0.40
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+20% Synergy $4.14
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+19% Synergy $0.52
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+17% Synergy $0.21
Bioshift Bioshift
+16% Synergy $0.24
Confront the Unknown Confront the Unknown
+13% Synergy $0.09
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+12% Synergy $2.33
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+10% Synergy $7.81
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+10% Synergy $6.12
Silkguard Silkguard
+10% Synergy $0.35
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+10% Synergy $2.21
Pongify Pongify
+9% Synergy $1.71
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+8% Synergy $4.10
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+8% Synergy $1.09
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+8% Synergy $0.97
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+8% Synergy $8.60
Swan Song Swan Song
+7% Synergy $8.18
Deduce Deduce
+7% Synergy $0.27
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+7% Synergy $0.32
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+6% Synergy $50.79
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+6% Synergy $7.05
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+5% Synergy $0.43
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+5% Synergy $2.60
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+5% Synergy $6.14
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+5% Synergy $0.21
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+4% Synergy $15.83
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+4% Synergy $10.23
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+4% Synergy $18.30
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+4% Synergy $3.65
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $2.03
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $7.20
Resculpt Resculpt
+3% Synergy $0.19
Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
+3% Synergy $0.24
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $55.81
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+3% Synergy $0.85
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
+3% Synergy $0.24
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+2% Synergy $14.58
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+2% Synergy $8.91
Voidslime Voidslime
+2% Synergy $0.65
Double Major Double Major
+2% Synergy $2.61
Dispel Dispel
+0% Synergy $0.29
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+0% Synergy $18.15
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-3% Synergy $0.24
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-4% Synergy $3.73
Counterspell Counterspell
-6% Synergy $3.62
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy $0.22
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-23% Synergy $0.30

Sorceries

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

Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+26% Synergy $0.35
Fabricate Fabricate
+23% Synergy $9.53
Neoform Neoform
+21% Synergy $1.08
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+20% Synergy $1.00
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+18% Synergy $2.97
Reshape Reshape
+17% Synergy $4.51
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+13% Synergy $0.34
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+8% Synergy $0.62
Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+8% Synergy $0.29
They Went This Way They Went This Way
+5% Synergy $0.14
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+5% Synergy $0.21
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+4% Synergy $3.70
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+4% Synergy $391.74
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+4% Synergy $52.76
Over the Edge Over the Edge
+4% Synergy $0.19
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+2% Synergy $0.34
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+2% Synergy $10.98
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+1% Synergy $5.49
Three Visits Three Visits
+0% Synergy $5.30
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
0% Synergy $2.43
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $6.50
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-1% Synergy $28.49
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-1% Synergy $0.33
Farseek Farseek
-4% Synergy $0.56
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-16% Synergy $1.48
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-16% Synergy $0.40
Cultivate Cultivate
-17% Synergy $0.36

Utility Artifacts

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

Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+41% Synergy $2.92
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+39% Synergy $20.44
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+34% Synergy $0.37
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+20% Synergy $1.38
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+17% Synergy $70.05
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+16% Synergy $8.25
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+16% Synergy $38.09
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+8% Synergy $2.61
The Ooze The Ooze
+7% Synergy $4.99
Arcade Cabinet Arcade Cabinet
+7% Synergy $0.41
Power Fist Power Fist
+5% Synergy $13.36
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+4% Synergy $1.19
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+4% Synergy $11.65
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+2% Synergy $0.88
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-2% Synergy $62.97
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.91
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.39

Enchantments

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

Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+33% Synergy $0.40
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+27% Synergy $6.44
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+25% Synergy $1.57
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+23% Synergy $7.57
Ulvenwald Mysteries Ulvenwald Mysteries
+22% Synergy $0.17
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+21% Synergy $9.72
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+21% Synergy $1.04
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+19% Synergy $4.23
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+16% Synergy $1.63
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+11% Synergy $32.45
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+10% Synergy $0.43
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+9% Synergy $16.01
Ongoing Investigation Ongoing Investigation
+9% Synergy $0.26
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+9% Synergy $1.80
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+7% Synergy $12.12
Fleeting Memories Fleeting Memories
+6% Synergy $0.06
On the Trail On the Trail
+5% Synergy $4.58
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+5% Synergy $3.12
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+4% Synergy $0.54
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+4% Synergy $14.10
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+3% Synergy $6.31
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+3% Synergy $26.78
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+3% Synergy $0.49
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+2% Synergy $1.64
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+0% Synergy $35.62

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+10% Synergy $0.40
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+10% Synergy $23.01
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+6% Synergy $18.33
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+5% Synergy $5.59

Utility Lands

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

Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+37% Synergy $0.64
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+21% Synergy $0.64
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+20% Synergy $0.82
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+19% Synergy $41.36
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+19% Synergy $13.37
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+15% Synergy $9.90
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+12% Synergy $10.00
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+10% Synergy $51.21
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+10% Synergy $1.99
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+10% Synergy $30.54
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.35
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $3.11
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+7% Synergy $9.67
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+5% Synergy $4.23
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+4% Synergy $0.26
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+2% Synergy $0.29
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+2% Synergy $62.97
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+2% Synergy $0.23
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+1% Synergy $1510.97
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.99
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-3% Synergy $0.32
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $15.65
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.36
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-4% Synergy $0.92
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-10% Synergy $0.33
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-10% Synergy $0.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+33% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+18% Synergy $0.44
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+14% Synergy $6.97
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+8% Synergy $240.66
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+8% Synergy $3.70
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+8% Synergy $37.57
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $1.10
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $73.32
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+4% Synergy $1122.75
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $3.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+0% Synergy $2.20
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.50
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-3% Synergy $0.30

Lands

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

Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+18% Synergy $2.02
Kitchen Kitchen
+17% Synergy $0.39
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+13% Synergy $12.73
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+12% Synergy $7.70
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+12% Synergy $10.30
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+10% Synergy $37.32
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+9% Synergy $0.29
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+8% Synergy $0.62
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+7% Synergy $0.82
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+7% Synergy $1.38
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+7% Synergy $0.24
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+6% Synergy $4.88
City of Brass City of Brass
+6% Synergy $10.49
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+6% Synergy
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+6% Synergy $52.68
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+6% Synergy $0.31
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+5% Synergy $0.33
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+5% Synergy $34.29
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+5% Synergy $0.21
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+4% Synergy $0.35
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+3% Synergy $0.84
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $7.20
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+3% Synergy $0.28
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+3% Synergy $11.86
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $16.55
Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+3% Synergy $0.29
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $19.48
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $16.09
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.21
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $0.82
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+2% Synergy $17.45
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $36.78
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+1% Synergy $31.32
Island Island
+1% Synergy $2.00
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $2.00
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+1% Synergy $1.88
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
0% Synergy $6.86
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $37.92
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $6.50
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
-1% Synergy $0.52
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.27
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
-5% Synergy $0.30
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-8% Synergy $3.30
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-9% Synergy $1.10
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.28
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-12% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-12% Synergy $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-12% Synergy $0.12
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-13% Synergy $0.32
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-14% Synergy $0.31

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