Lonis, Genetics Expert

Lonis, Genetics Expert

Legendary Creature — Snake Elf Detective

Mana cost: {1}{G/U}{G/U}

How we read this card

Evolve

triggered — puts a counter on it

Whenever one or more +1/+1 counters are put on Lonis, investigate that many times.

triggered —

Whenever you sacrifice a Clue, put a +1/+1 counter on another target creature you control.

triggered — puts a counter on it

What a deck led by this card wants

Causes: create a Clue artifact token, put a Clue artifact token onto the battlefield, put a counter on a creature.

Cares about: a Clue is sacrificed, a creature enters the battlefield.

Works well with

sacrifice a Clue — 21 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Agent's Toolkit — When you sacrifice Agent's Toolkit, Lonis, Genetics Expert puts a counter on a creature
  2. Lonis, Cryptozoologist — When a Clue is sacrificed thanks to Lonis, Cryptozoologist, Lonis, Genetics Expert puts a counter on a creature
  3. Tangletrove Kelp — When you sacrifice Tangletrove Kelp, Lonis, Genetics Expert puts a counter on a creature
  4. Parcel Myr — When you sacrifice Parcel Myr, Lonis, Genetics Expert puts a counter on a creature
  5. Esoteric Duplicator — When you sacrifice Esoteric Duplicator, Lonis, Genetics Expert puts a counter on a creature
  6. Candy Trail — When you sacrifice Candy Trail, Lonis, Genetics Expert puts a counter on a creature
  7. Candlestick — When you sacrifice Candlestick, Lonis, Genetics Expert puts a counter on a creature
  8. Rope — When you sacrifice Rope, Lonis, Genetics Expert puts a counter on a creature
  9. Scene of the Crime — When you sacrifice Scene of the Crime, Lonis, Genetics Expert puts a counter on a creature
  10. Ransom Note — When you sacrifice Ransom Note, Lonis, Genetics Expert puts a counter on a creature

11 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a Detective enters the battlefield — 148 cards in the game can cause this (Lonis is one).

When Lonis, Genetics Expert enters:

  1. Case of the Pilfered Proof — puts a counter on a permanent
  2. Projektor Inspector — draws you 1 card
  3. Perimeter Enforcer — gets +1/+1

a Snake deals combat damage — 226 cards in the game can cause this (Lonis is one).

  1. Seshiro the Anointed — When Lonis, Genetics Expert deals combat damage, Seshiro the Anointed draws you 1 card

a nontoken Snake enters the battlefield — 227 cards in the game can cause this (Lonis is one).

  1. Sosuke's Summons — When Lonis, Genetics Expert enters, Sosuke's Summons returns itself from the graveyard

a Snake creature it boosts — 245 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Sosuke, Son of Seshiro — Sosuke, Son of Seshiro gives Lonis, Genetics Expert bigger stats

244 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

an Elf attacks — 723 cards in the game can cause this (Lonis is one).

When Lonis, Genetics Expert attacks:

  1. Celeborn the Wise — scries
  2. Tyvar the Bellicose — grants deathtouch
  3. Harald Unites the Elves — shrinks a creature by -1/-1
  4. Arboreal Alliance — triggers

a nontoken Elf enters the battlefield — 728 cards in the game can cause this (Lonis is one).

  1. Wirewood Hivemaster — When Lonis, Genetics Expert enters, Wirewood Hivemaster makes a token

an Elf enters the battlefield — 752 cards in the game can cause this (Lonis is one).

When Lonis, Genetics Expert enters:

  1. Wolverine Riders — gains you its toughness life
  2. Elvish Warmaster — makes a token
  3. Thranduil, the Elvenking — draws you 2 cards
  4. Elvish Vanguard — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  5. Marwyn, the Nurturer — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  6. Woodland Weavemaster — gets +1/+1
  7. High Perfect Morcant — puts a counter on a permanent an opponent controls
  8. Maralen, Fae Ascendant — exiles a card from an opponent's library

a creature gets a counter — 2,691 cards in the game can cause this (Lonis is one).

  1. Scurry Oak — When Scurry Oak gets a counter thanks to Lonis, Genetics Expert, it makes a token
  2. Fathom Mage — When Fathom Mage gets a counter thanks to Lonis, Genetics Expert, it draws you 1 card
  3. Hollowmurk Siege — When a creature gets a counter thanks to Lonis, Genetics Expert, Hollowmurk Siege draws you 1 card
  4. Ant-Man, Colony Commander — When a creature gets a counter thanks to Lonis, Genetics Expert, Ant-Man, Colony Commander makes a token
  5. Earth Kingdom General — When a creature gets a counter thanks to Lonis, Genetics Expert, Earth Kingdom General gains you that much life
  6. Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute — When a creature gets a counter thanks to Lonis, Genetics Expert, Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute deals that much damage
  7. Shalai and Hallar — When a creature gets a counter thanks to Lonis, Genetics Expert, Shalai and Hallar deals that much damage
  8. Danny Pink — When a creature gets a counter thanks to Lonis, Genetics Expert, Danny Pink draws you 1 card
  9. Enduring Scalelord — When a creature gets a counter thanks to Lonis, Genetics Expert, Enduring Scalelord puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  10. Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order — When a creature gets a counter thanks to Lonis, Genetics Expert, Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order draws you 1 card

33 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a token enters the battlefield — 3,710 cards in the game can cause this (Lonis is one).

When a Clue enters thanks to Lonis, Genetics Expert:

  1. Baron Bertram Graywater — makes a token
  2. Marneus Calgar — draws you 1 card
  3. Belladonna Took — gains you 1 life
  4. Kambal, Profiteering Mayor — makes a token
  5. Lucy MacLean, Positively Armed — makes a token
  6. Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards — draws you 1 card
  7. Cloakwood Swarmkeeper — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  8. Woodland Champion — puts that many +1/+1 counters on itself
  9. Leonardo, the Balance — puts a counter on a creature
  10. Spiritcall Enthusiast // Scrollboost — becomes prepared

3 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a token is created — 3,711 cards in the game can cause this (Lonis is one).

When Lonis, Genetics Expert makes a Clue token:

  1. Akim, the Soaring Wind — makes a token
  2. Idol of Oblivion — draws you 1 card
  3. Rosie Cotton of South Lane — puts a counter on a permanent
  4. Mirkwood Bats — makes each opponent lose 1 life

17 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

anything gets a counter — 4,415 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. All Will Be One — When a creature gets a counter thanks to Lonis, Genetics Expert, All Will Be One deals that much damage
  2. Nakia, Wakandan Operative — When Lonis, Genetics Expert gets a counter thanks to Nakia, Wakandan Operative, it triggers
  3. Defiler of Vigor — When Lonis, Genetics Expert gets a counter thanks to Defiler of Vigor, it triggers
  4. Legolas Greenleaf — When Lonis, Genetics Expert gets a counter thanks to Legolas Greenleaf, it triggers
  5. Ezuri, Claw of Progress — When Lonis, Genetics Expert gets a counter thanks to Ezuri, Claw of Progress, it triggers
  6. Ivy Lane Denizen — When Lonis, Genetics Expert gets a counter thanks to Ivy Lane Denizen, it triggers
  7. Simic Fluxmage — When Lonis, Genetics Expert gets a counter thanks to Simic Fluxmage, it triggers
  8. Railway Brawler — When Lonis, Genetics Expert gets a counter thanks to Railway Brawler, it triggers
  9. Renegade Krasis — When Lonis, Genetics Expert gets a counter thanks to Renegade Krasis, it triggers
  10. Yorvo, Lord of Garenbrig — When Lonis, Genetics Expert gets a counter thanks to Yorvo, Lord of Garenbrig, it triggers
  11. Tainted Observer — When Lonis, Genetics Expert gets a counter thanks to Tainted Observer, it triggers

378 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

an artifact it grants types to — 4,531 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Silverskin Armor — Silverskin Armor gives Lonis, Genetics Expert an extra creature type

4,530 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

an artifact enters the battlefield — 4,643 cards in the game can cause this (Lonis is one).

When a Clue enters thanks to Lonis, Genetics Expert:

  1. Transplant Theorist — draws you 1 card
  2. Elvish Archivist — puts 2 +1/+1 counters on itself
  3. Golbez, Crystal Collector — surveils
  4. Sludge Strider — makes a player lose 1 life
  5. Underhanded Designs — makes each opponent lose 1 life
  6. Mechan Assembler — makes a token
  7. Glassdust Hulk — gets +1/+1
  8. Rook Turret — draws you 1 card
  9. Hedron Detonator — deals 1 damage
  10. Pactdoll Terror — makes each opponent lose 1 life

56 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

anything attacks — 17,934 cards in the game can cause this (Lonis is one).

When Lonis, Genetics Expert attacks:

  1. Far Fortune, End Boss — deals 1 damage
  2. Temmet, Naktamun's Will — draws you 1 card
  3. Invisible Woman — triggers
  4. Caesar, Legion's Emperor — sacrifices a creature

133 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature attacks — 17,934 cards in the game can cause this (Lonis is one).

  1. Adaptive Omnitool — When Lonis, Genetics Expert attacks, Adaptive Omnitool searches a library

194 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature it boosts — 19,392 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Fecund Greenshell — Fecund Greenshell gives Lonis, Genetics Expert bigger stats
  2. Leyline of Vitality — Leyline of Vitality gives Lonis, Genetics Expert bigger stats
  3. Sylvan Anthem — Sylvan Anthem gives Lonis, Genetics Expert bigger stats
  4. Vanquisher's Banner — Vanquisher's Banner gives Lonis, Genetics Expert bigger stats
  5. Beastmaster Ascension — Beastmaster Ascension gives Lonis, Genetics Expert bigger stats
  6. Comforting Counsel — Comforting Counsel gives Lonis, Genetics Expert bigger stats
  7. Vibrating Sphere — Vibrating Sphere gives Lonis, Genetics Expert bigger stats
  8. Grand Architect — Grand Architect gives Lonis, Genetics Expert bigger stats
  9. Towering Gibbon — Towering Gibbon gives Lonis, Genetics Expert bigger stats
  10. Chronicle of Victory — Chronicle of Victory gives Lonis, Genetics Expert bigger stats

19,382 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature it grants abilities to — 19,392 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Garruk's Uprising — Garruk's Uprising gives Lonis, Genetics Expert trample
  2. Tam, Mindful First-Year — Tam, Mindful First-Year gives Lonis, Genetics Expert hexproof
  3. Kira, Great Glass-Spinner — Kira, Great Glass-Spinner gives Lonis, Genetics Expert an extra ability
  4. Spike-Tailed Ceratops — Spike-Tailed Ceratops gives Lonis, Genetics Expert an extra ability
  5. Bellowing Tanglewurm — Bellowing Tanglewurm gives Lonis, Genetics Expert intimidate
  6. Brawn — Brawn gives Lonis, Genetics Expert trample
  7. Wonder — Wonder gives Lonis, Genetics Expert flying
  8. Echo Circlet — Echo Circlet gives Lonis, Genetics Expert an extra ability
  9. Vanguard's Shield — Vanguard's Shield gives Lonis, Genetics Expert an extra ability
  10. Akroma's Memorial — Akroma's Memorial gives Lonis, Genetics Expert first strike, flying, haste, protection, trample and vigilance

19,382 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature it makes cheaper to cast — 19,392 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Kefnet's Monument — Kefnet's Monument reduces what Lonis, Genetics Expert costs
  2. Rhonas's Monument — Rhonas's Monument reduces what Lonis, Genetics Expert costs
  3. Centaur Omenreader — Centaur Omenreader reduces what Lonis, Genetics Expert costs
  4. Herald's Horn — Herald's Horn reduces what Lonis, Genetics Expert costs
  5. Planar Gate — Planar Gate reduces what Lonis, Genetics Expert costs
  6. Urza's Incubator — Urza's Incubator reduces what Lonis, Genetics Expert costs
  7. Aluren — Aluren reduces what Lonis, Genetics Expert costs

19,385 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature it applies animate to — 19,392 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Ixidron — Ixidron gives Lonis, Genetics Expert life as a creature

19,391 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature it grants types to — 19,392 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Mistform Ultimus — Mistform Ultimus gives Lonis, Genetics Expert an extra creature type
  2. Amorphous Axe — Amorphous Axe gives Lonis, Genetics Expert an extra creature type
  3. Runed Stalactite — Runed Stalactite gives Lonis, Genetics Expert an extra creature type
  4. Xenograft — Xenograft gives Lonis, Genetics Expert an extra creature type

19,388 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature it applies untap to — 19,392 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Quest for Renewal — Quest for Renewal gives Lonis, Genetics Expert an extra untap

19,391 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature it applies speed increase to — 19,392 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Thousand-Year Elixir — Thousand-Year Elixir gives Lonis, Genetics Expert haste
  2. Vivien, Champion of the Wilds — Vivien, Champion of the Wilds gives Lonis, Genetics Expert haste

19,390 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature it applies extra combat to — 19,392 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Swinging Ship — Swinging Ship gives Lonis, Genetics Expert its extra combat

19,391 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature whose damage it changes — 19,392 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Assault Formation — Assault Formation makes Lonis, Genetics Expert deal combat damage equal to its toughness

19,391 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature enters the battlefield — 19,800 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Slash, Reptile Rampager — When Lonis, Genetics Expert enters, Slash, Reptile Rampager deals 2 damage
  2. Pollywog Prodigy — When Pollywog Prodigy enters, Lonis, Genetics Expert puts a counter on itself

842 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

anything enters the battlefield — 26,499 cards in the game can cause this (Lonis is one).

  1. Prowl, Stoic Strategist // Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle — When Lonis, Genetics Expert enters, Prowl, Stoic Strategist // Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle puts a +1/+1 counter on itself

57 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.