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Sydri, Galvanic Genius
Price tag $0.91

Legendary CreatureHuman Artificer

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Esper

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#709 Current Rank
#655 Last Week
#723 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Sydri, Galvanic Genius.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Sydri, Galvanic Genius decks.

The Regalia The Regalia
+14% Synergy $1.77
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+9% Synergy $3.30
Cargo Ship Cargo Ship
+9% Synergy $0.09
Golbez, Crystal Collector Golbez, Crystal Collector
+7% Synergy $0.44
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+7% Synergy $15.90

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Sydri, Galvanic Genius's abilities and overall game plan.

Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+60% Synergy $0.95
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+56% Synergy $0.92
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+53% Synergy $0.25
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+53% Synergy $0.69
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+50% Synergy $2.16
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+49% Synergy $0.84
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+49% Synergy $1.49
Dispatch Dispatch
+47% Synergy $0.48
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+46% Synergy $10.46
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+43% Synergy $0.79

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Sydri, Galvanic Genius decks.

Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+43% Synergy $0.86
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+40% Synergy $2.34
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+39% Synergy $1.67
Caltrops Caltrops
+38% Synergy $3.01
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+36% Synergy $0.48
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+36% Synergy $2.09
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+33% Synergy $0.86
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+30% Synergy $18.69
Counterspell Counterspell
+2% Synergy $1.67
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-14% Synergy $0.96

Game Changers

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

Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+14% Synergy $11.72
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+11% Synergy $11.53
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $28.11
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $67.81
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-3% Synergy $71.05
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $48.08
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $94.69
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $45.06
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-7% Synergy $12.01
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-8% Synergy $58.30

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Sydri, Galvanic Genius's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+31% Synergy $5.53
Urza, Chief Artificer Urza, Chief Artificer
+31% Synergy $1.45
Greasefang, Okiba Boss Greasefang, Okiba Boss
+30% Synergy $0.33
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
+28% Synergy $0.36
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+27% Synergy $2.76
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+27% Synergy $9.47
Sharuum the Hegemon Sharuum the Hegemon
+24% Synergy $0.42
Mendicant Core, Guidelight Mendicant Core, Guidelight
+23% Synergy $0.58
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+22% Synergy $1.77
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+21% Synergy $1.97
Katsumasa, the Animator Katsumasa, the Animator
+21% Synergy $0.22
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+20% Synergy $0.23
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+20% Synergy $0.24
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+19% Synergy $0.26
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+19% Synergy $2.16
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+19% Synergy $1.27
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
+18% Synergy $0.43
Arcum Dagsson Arcum Dagsson
+18% Synergy $11.83
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
+16% Synergy $0.46
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+15% Synergy $0.45
Cosima, God of the Voyage The Omenkeel Cosima, God of the Voyage
+15% Synergy $0.49
Thopter Assembly Thopter Assembly
+14% Synergy $0.28
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+14% Synergy $0.79
Voltaic Construct Voltaic Construct
+14% Synergy $1.25
Research Thief Research Thief
+13% Synergy $1.11
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+12% Synergy $0.34
Treasure Mage Treasure Mage
+12% Synergy $0.19
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+11% Synergy $0.13
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+11% Synergy $1.08
Karn, Legacy Reforged Karn, Legacy Reforged
+11% Synergy $9.56
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+11% Synergy $1.23
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+11% Synergy $1.42
Lita, Mechanical Engineer Lita, Mechanical Engineer
+11% Synergy $12.01
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+10% Synergy $0.84
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+10% Synergy $0.63
Chief Engineer Chief Engineer
+10% Synergy $0.60
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+10% Synergy $5.03
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+9% Synergy $1.46
Muzzio, Visionary Architect Muzzio, Visionary Architect
+9% Synergy $0.96
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+8% Synergy $0.49
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+8% Synergy $3.88
Hotshot Mechanic Hotshot Mechanic
+8% Synergy $0.08
Sanwell, Avenger Ace Sanwell, Avenger Ace
+8% Synergy $0.19
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+7% Synergy $0.27
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+7% Synergy $4.86
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+7% Synergy $11.25
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+6% Synergy $2.79
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+5% Synergy $0.18
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+4% Synergy $0.82
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-3% Synergy $42.12

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Sydri, Galvanic Genius safe.

Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+24% Synergy $3.58
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+21% Synergy $0.42
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+20% Synergy $0.23
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+13% Synergy $4.04
Armed and Armored Armed and Armored
+13% Synergy $0.26
Access Denied Access Denied
+5% Synergy $3.46
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+5% Synergy $0.18
Fracture Fracture
+4% Synergy $0.83
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+3% Synergy $15.68
Void Rend Void Rend
+1% Synergy $0.66
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+1% Synergy $1.78
Despark Despark
+1% Synergy $0.31
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $0.83
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.24
Utter End Utter End
-1% Synergy $0.19
Mortify Mortify
-2% Synergy $0.26
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-4% Synergy $2.20
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $42.98
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-5% Synergy $1.81
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.51
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $9.42
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-10% Synergy $50.85
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-11% Synergy $42.68
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-12% Synergy $1.26
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-14% Synergy $1.44

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Sydri, Galvanic Genius's game plan and control the board.

One with the Machine One with the Machine
+33% Synergy $0.16
Fabricate Fabricate
+31% Synergy $7.88
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+25% Synergy $0.59
Voyage Home Voyage Home
+14% Synergy $0.22
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+11% Synergy $0.25
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+11% Synergy $0.55
Anchor to Reality Anchor to Reality
+11% Synergy $0.13
Reshape Reshape
+9% Synergy $2.84
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+7% Synergy $0.88
Sunfall Sunfall
+7% Synergy $1.18
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+6% Synergy $1.71
From Father to Son From Father to Son
+6% Synergy $0.31
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+5% Synergy $0.47
Their Name Is Death Their Name Is Death
+5% Synergy $6.16
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+4% Synergy $0.24
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+2% Synergy $0.19
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+2% Synergy $2.30
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy $1.77
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $4.31
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.43
Vindicate Vindicate
-2% Synergy $0.89
Ponder Ponder
-4% Synergy $1.65
Damn Damn
-8% Synergy $2.03
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-11% Synergy $5.39

Utility Artifacts

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

Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+35% Synergy $42.07
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+34% Synergy $1.35
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+33% Synergy $1.24
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+31% Synergy $1.42
Demonic Junker Demonic Junker
+28% Synergy $0.33
Salvation Engine Salvation Engine
+28% Synergy $1.55
Deluxe Dragster Deluxe Dragster
+26% Synergy $1.26
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+25% Synergy $4.00
Prodigy's Prototype Prodigy's Prototype
+25% Synergy $0.07
Peacewalker Colossus Peacewalker Colossus
+25% Synergy $0.28
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+23% Synergy $2.65
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+23% Synergy $2.89
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+23% Synergy $0.27
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+23% Synergy $6.20
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+22% Synergy $0.94
Mobilizer Mech Mobilizer Mech
+22% Synergy $0.13
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+20% Synergy $19.37
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+20% Synergy $14.47
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+19% Synergy $0.95
Surgehacker Mech Surgehacker Mech
+19% Synergy $0.21
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+19% Synergy $0.22
Rolling Hamsphere Rolling Hamsphere
+18% Synergy $0.35
Thopter Foundry Thopter Foundry
+17% Synergy $0.25
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+17% Synergy $0.53
Aerial Surveyor Aerial Surveyor
+17% Synergy $0.98
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+16% Synergy $0.56
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+15% Synergy $39.15
Time Sieve Time Sieve
+14% Synergy $7.06
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
+14% Synergy $0.24
Valor's Flagship Valor's Flagship
+14% Synergy $0.47
Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+13% Synergy $10.25
Sword of the Meek Sword of the Meek
+13% Synergy $0.55
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+13% Synergy $0.92
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+11% Synergy $1.05
Guidelight Pathmaker Guidelight Pathmaker
+11% Synergy $0.05
Unidentified Hovership Unidentified Hovership
+11% Synergy $0.27
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+10% Synergy $2.21
Scourglass Scourglass
+10% Synergy $2.69
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+10% Synergy $1.40
Darksteel Monolith Darksteel Monolith
+10% Synergy $17.46
Hulldrifter Hulldrifter
+10% Synergy $0.05
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+9% Synergy $0.76
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+9% Synergy $0.57
Raiders' Karve Raiders' Karve
+9% Synergy $0.14
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+8% Synergy $0.30
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+8% Synergy $3.53
The Lunar Whale The Lunar Whale
+8% Synergy $0.24
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+5% Synergy $29.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Sydri, Galvanic Genius's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Artificer Class Artificer Class
+20% Synergy $9.17
Tempered Steel Tempered Steel
+19% Synergy $1.96
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+12% Synergy $3.71
March of the Machines March of the Machines
+11% Synergy $0.43
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+10% Synergy $0.65
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+10% Synergy $0.27
The Antiquities War The Antiquities War
+10% Synergy $0.20
Phyrexian Scriptures Phyrexian Scriptures
+6% Synergy $1.01
Swift Reconfiguration Swift Reconfiguration
+6% Synergy $2.64
Okiba Reckoner Raid Nezumi Road Captain Okiba Reckoner Raid
+6% Synergy $0.07
Biotransference Biotransference
+5% Synergy $7.01
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+4% Synergy $2.04
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-15% Synergy $8.66
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-16% Synergy $48.58
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-17% Synergy $34.90

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Sydri, Galvanic Genius to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
+18% Synergy $13.96
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+17% Synergy $15.68
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+11% Synergy $0.35
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+10% Synergy $4.94
Tezzeret, Agent of Bolas Tezzeret, Agent of Bolas
+10% Synergy $2.38
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+6% Synergy $2.33
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+5% Synergy $0.96
Dakkon, Shadow Slayer Dakkon, Shadow Slayer
+4% Synergy $0.44
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+4% Synergy $26.23

Utility Lands

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

Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+41% Synergy $0.89
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+40% Synergy $0.62
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+35% Synergy $7.83
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+35% Synergy $9.55
Mech Hangar Mech Hangar
+25% Synergy $0.28
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+20% Synergy $0.76
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+8% Synergy $9.23
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+7% Synergy $40.41
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+6% Synergy $0.49
Foul Roads Foul Roads
+6% Synergy $0.05
Country Roads Country Roads
+6% Synergy $0.06
Reef Roads Reef Roads
+6% Synergy $0.05
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+5% Synergy $0.73
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.15
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+4% Synergy $1.37
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+4% Synergy $4.51
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+2% Synergy $1.83
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy $0.28
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-5% Synergy $47.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $1.95
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-9% Synergy $0.58
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-10% Synergy $19.41

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+26% Synergy $2.43
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+26% Synergy $1.27
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+25% Synergy $1.16
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+23% Synergy $0.20
Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+20% Synergy $0.17
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+15% Synergy $1.82
Colossal Plow Colossal Plow
+15% Synergy $0.11
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+14% Synergy $2.23
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+12% Synergy $0.20
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+11% Synergy $1.69
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+11% Synergy $0.27
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+10% Synergy $2.72
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+10% Synergy $0.24
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+9% Synergy $32.42
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+9% Synergy $2.15
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+7% Synergy $0.54
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+7% Synergy $2.83
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+6% Synergy $0.30
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+5% Synergy $4.37
Obelisk of Esper Obelisk of Esper
+4% Synergy $0.28
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+3% Synergy $153.22
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.23
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+2% Synergy $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.16
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-3% Synergy $0.40
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $1.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.74
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-8% Synergy $0.90
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-10% Synergy $1.14
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-11% Synergy $0.88

Lands

The mana base foundation for Sydri, Galvanic Genius decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+40% Synergy $0.40
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+39% Synergy $0.51
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+38% Synergy $0.32
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+34% Synergy $0.43
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+15% Synergy $0.86
Glimmervoid Glimmervoid
+10% Synergy $3.91
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.05
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.05
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+4% Synergy $0.42
Esper Panorama Esper Panorama
+4% Synergy $0.21
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.13
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.06
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.45
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
-2% Synergy $11.47
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-2% Synergy $0.37
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.31
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-2% Synergy $0.20
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.39
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-3% Synergy $0.60
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.32
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.43
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-4% Synergy $2.61
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-4% Synergy $0.21
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-5% Synergy $11.38
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-5% Synergy $7.18
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-5% Synergy $3.22
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-5% Synergy $0.20
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-5% Synergy $4.12
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-5% Synergy $0.26
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-6% Synergy $1.64
Port Town Port Town
-6% Synergy $0.17
Tundra Tundra
-6% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-6% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
-6% Synergy
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-8% Synergy $6.99
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-8% Synergy $0.18
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-8% Synergy $9.80
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-8% Synergy $13.82
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-8% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-9% Synergy $0.15
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-10% Synergy $15.25
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-10% Synergy $21.93
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-10% Synergy $15.63
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-10% Synergy $0.49
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-10% Synergy $13.70
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-10% Synergy $0.66
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.52
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-12% Synergy $0.80
Underground River Underground River
-12% Synergy $1.37
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-14% Synergy $0.26

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