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Lonis, Genetics Expert
Price tag $8.76

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1431 Current Rank
#1345 Last Week
#1376 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.

Mutagen Man, Living Ooze Mutagen Man, Living Ooze
+32% Synergy $2.99
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
+23% Synergy $5.74
Donatello, the Brains Donatello, the Brains
+17% Synergy $1.12
Pensive Professor Pensive Professor
+15% Synergy $0.49
Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11 Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
+10% Synergy $4.64

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 $0.32
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+76% Synergy $6.93
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+71% Synergy $3.33
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+70% Synergy $2.45
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+69% Synergy $6.48
Extruder Extruder
+68% Synergy $0.27
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+63% Synergy $0.78
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+59% Synergy $2.28
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+56% Synergy $1.75
Cryptic Trilobite Cryptic Trilobite
+54% Synergy $1.54

Top Cards

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

Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
+53% Synergy $0.31
Lonis, Cryptozoologist Lonis, Cryptozoologist
+52% Synergy $0.29
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+52% Synergy $21.62
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+50% Synergy $0.33
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+49% Synergy $5.65
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+46% Synergy $4.86
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+46% Synergy $0.25
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+41% Synergy $1.47
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+40% Synergy $0.29
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.46

Game Changers

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

Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+10% Synergy $56.33
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+9% Synergy $26.91
The One Ring The One Ring
+7% Synergy $98.98
Force of Will Force of Will
+6% Synergy $69.18
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+6% Synergy $122.46
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+6% Synergy $157.73
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+6% Synergy $24.05
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+5% Synergy $67.17
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+4% Synergy $108.93
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+3% Synergy $41.42

Creatures

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

Basking Broodscale Basking Broodscale
+44% Synergy $0.32
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+43% Synergy $0.33
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+39% Synergy $10.64
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+39% Synergy $14.76
Arcbound Ravager Arcbound Ravager
+38% Synergy $17.50
Sage of Hours Sage of Hours
+35% Synergy $12.22
Lyla, Holographic Assistant Lyla, Holographic Assistant
+34% Synergy $6.02
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+33% Synergy $0.43
Spark Double Spark Double
+32% Synergy $13.43
Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+28% Synergy $0.15
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+25% Synergy $10.54
Devoted Druid Devoted Druid
+25% Synergy $0.41
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+24% Synergy $5.47
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+24% Synergy $1.00
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
+23% Synergy $3.27
Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
+23% Synergy $0.39
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+21% Synergy $0.17
Maester Seymour Maester Seymour
+21% Synergy $0.32
Master Biomancer Master Biomancer
+20% Synergy $0.71
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+20% Synergy $1.72
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+20% Synergy $0.37
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+19% Synergy $44.81
Duskshell Crawler Duskshell Crawler
+19% Synergy $0.19
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+19% Synergy $0.51
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+18% Synergy $13.64
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+18% Synergy $5.78
Sarinth Steelseeker Sarinth Steelseeker
+17% Synergy $0.23
Martha Jones Martha Jones
+17% Synergy $0.36
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
+16% Synergy $0.31
Scurry Oak Scurry Oak
+16% Synergy $1.43
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+15% Synergy $0.29
Displaced Dinosaurs Displaced Dinosaurs
+15% Synergy $4.91
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+14% Synergy $24.88
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+13% Synergy $2.31
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+13% Synergy $13.74
Ornery Tumblewagg Ornery Tumblewagg
+13% Synergy $0.32
Crystalline Crawler Crystalline Crawler
+13% Synergy $0.36
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+12% Synergy $17.61
Transit Mage Transit Mage
+12% Synergy $0.31
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+11% Synergy $0.35
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+11% Synergy $2.99
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+11% Synergy $13.57
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+11% Synergy $0.35
Vorel of the Hull Clade Vorel of the Hull Clade
+9% Synergy $0.32
Benthic Biomancer Benthic Biomancer
+9% Synergy $0.27
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+9% Synergy $24.02
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+8% Synergy $0.40
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+7% Synergy $2.42
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+7% Synergy $35.27
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-8% Synergy $1.84

Instants

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

Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+25% Synergy $0.63
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+24% Synergy $5.35
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+23% Synergy $0.38
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+21% Synergy $2.05
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+20% Synergy $4.06
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+19% Synergy $0.50
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+17% Synergy $0.20
Bioshift Bioshift
+17% Synergy $0.23
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+13% Synergy $1.83
Confront the Unknown Confront the Unknown
+13% Synergy $0.10
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+11% Synergy $7.13
Silkguard Silkguard
+11% Synergy $0.75
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+10% Synergy $1.65
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+10% Synergy $5.67
Pongify Pongify
+9% Synergy $1.71
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+8% Synergy $9.22
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+8% Synergy $7.93
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+8% Synergy $1.00
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+8% Synergy $0.76
Swan Song Swan Song
+7% Synergy $7.19
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+7% Synergy $47.88
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+7% Synergy $0.35
Deduce Deduce
+7% Synergy $0.12
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+6% Synergy $7.11
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+6% Synergy $2.05
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+6% Synergy $0.42
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+5% Synergy $7.81
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+5% Synergy $15.30
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+5% Synergy $0.19
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+4% Synergy $5.64
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+4% Synergy $18.29
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
+4% Synergy $0.31
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+4% Synergy $10.10
Resculpt Resculpt
+4% Synergy $0.36
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+4% Synergy $4.39
Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
+4% Synergy $0.26
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+3% Synergy $13.67
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $1.43
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $52.08
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+3% Synergy $1.07
Double Major Double Major
+3% Synergy $2.28
Voidslime Voidslime
+3% Synergy $0.55
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+3% Synergy $7.81
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+1% Synergy $17.03
Dispel Dispel
+1% Synergy $0.34
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-4% Synergy $0.32
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-5% Synergy $3.24
Counterspell Counterspell
-7% Synergy $2.48
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.20
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
+27% Synergy $0.33
Fabricate Fabricate
+23% Synergy $8.93
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+21% Synergy $0.98
Neoform Neoform
+21% Synergy $0.97
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+18% Synergy $2.88
Reshape Reshape
+17% Synergy $4.14
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+14% Synergy $0.28
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+9% Synergy $0.66
Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+8% Synergy $0.30
They Went This Way They Went This Way
+6% Synergy $0.13
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+5% Synergy $387.41
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+5% Synergy $4.30
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+5% Synergy $0.22
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+4% Synergy $48.01
Over the Edge Over the Edge
+4% Synergy $0.21
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+3% Synergy $11.97
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+2% Synergy $2.13
Three Visits Three Visits
+2% Synergy $5.05
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+2% Synergy $0.22
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+1% Synergy $5.19
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-1% Synergy $0.27
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $7.56
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-1% Synergy $22.04
Farseek Farseek
-3% Synergy $0.52
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-16% Synergy $1.16
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-17% Synergy $0.37
Cultivate Cultivate
-18% Synergy $0.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+41% Synergy $2.86
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+39% Synergy $24.02
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+34% Synergy $0.34
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+21% Synergy $1.27
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+19% Synergy $69.05
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+16% Synergy $35.44
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+15% Synergy $8.85
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+9% Synergy $2.84
The Ooze The Ooze
+8% Synergy $4.95
Power Fist Power Fist
+6% Synergy $12.36
Arcade Cabinet Arcade Cabinet
+6% Synergy $0.64
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+4% Synergy $11.03
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+4% Synergy $0.92
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+3% Synergy $0.78
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-2% Synergy $62.03
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $3.70

Enchantments

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

Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+33% Synergy $0.37
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+28% Synergy $5.59
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+26% Synergy $2.74
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+25% Synergy $9.33
Ulvenwald Mysteries Ulvenwald Mysteries
+23% Synergy $0.13
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+22% Synergy $10.01
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+22% Synergy $1.17
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+19% Synergy $2.53
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+17% Synergy $3.88
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+13% Synergy $31.75
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+11% Synergy $16.03
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+10% Synergy $0.40
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+9% Synergy $2.16
Ongoing Investigation Ongoing Investigation
+9% Synergy $0.27
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+8% Synergy $10.56
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+6% Synergy $2.45
On the Trail On the Trail
+6% Synergy $4.05
Fleeting Memories Fleeting Memories
+6% Synergy $0.07
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+5% Synergy $13.35
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+5% Synergy $0.32
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+4% Synergy $6.29
High Score High Score
+4% Synergy $1.08
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+3% Synergy $26.49
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+3% Synergy $1.62
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+3% Synergy $0.49
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
0% Synergy $39.39
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-1% Synergy $13.23

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+11% Synergy $0.35
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+10% Synergy $22.44
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+6% Synergy $6.94
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+6% Synergy $19.93

Utility Lands

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

Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+37% Synergy $0.76
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+20% Synergy $0.57
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+20% Synergy $0.74
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+19% Synergy $39.96
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+19% Synergy $12.99
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+16% Synergy $7.97
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+12% Synergy $9.65
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+11% Synergy $1.86
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+10% Synergy $49.31
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+10% Synergy $28.81
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.28
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+8% Synergy $9.05
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+8% Synergy $2.74
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+5% Synergy $5.07
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+5% Synergy $0.26
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+4% Synergy $0.30
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+2% Synergy $1374.41
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+2% Synergy $60.97
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+2% Synergy $0.25
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.65
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-2% Synergy $0.53
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.30
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $14.95
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-4% Synergy $0.80
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-9% Synergy $1.13
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-11% Synergy $0.26

Mana Artifacts

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

Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+33% Synergy $0.38
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+18% Synergy $0.44
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+14% Synergy $7.12
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+9% Synergy $215.47
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+8% Synergy $4.77
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+8% Synergy $37.54
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.43
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $72.62
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.19
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+4% Synergy $1066.67
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.63
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.89
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-4% Synergy $0.32

Lands

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

Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+18% Synergy $1.66
Kitchen Kitchen
+18% Synergy $0.40
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+14% Synergy $12.71
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+12% Synergy $11.74
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+12% Synergy $8.11
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+10% Synergy $0.28
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+9% Synergy $33.01
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+9% Synergy $0.66
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+8% Synergy $0.28
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+8% Synergy $1.36
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+7% Synergy $0.29
City of Brass City of Brass
+7% Synergy $9.33
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+7% Synergy $0.30
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+6% Synergy $3.98
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+6% Synergy
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+6% Synergy $45.78
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+6% Synergy $32.63
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+6% Synergy $0.32
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+5% Synergy $0.53
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+5% Synergy $0.35
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+5% Synergy $0.19
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+4% Synergy $0.31
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+4% Synergy $5.64
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.26
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $14.49
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+3% Synergy $10.45
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+3% Synergy $19.07
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $0.80
Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+3% Synergy $0.25
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $15.76
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+2% Synergy $16.30
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+2% Synergy $35.36
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+2% Synergy $28.97
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.07
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+1% Synergy $1.52
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $39.63
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
-1% Synergy $8.55
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $7.56
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
-2% Synergy $0.51
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.27
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
-6% Synergy $0.32
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-8% Synergy $0.50
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.26
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-9% Synergy $1.09
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-12% Synergy $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-13% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-14% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-14% Synergy $0.27
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-15% Synergy $0.32

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