Lonis, Cryptozoologist commander decks

{U}{G}Simic commanders

We track 245 decks led by Lonis, Cryptozoologist.

Deck numbers as of October 5, 2026 · refreshed weekly

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The card$0.280.0% in 30 daysas of Oct 5Price history for Lonis, Cryptozoologist
Decks led
245

0.03% of the 787,845 legal decks we track.

Median deck price
$328

Most cost $85 to $1,485.

Median power
6.5

Most rate 4.6 to 8.6 on the 1 to 10 EDH power level scale.

Median salt
3.0

Most score 2.4 to 4.5 out of 10.

Most often built as midrange (28%), then tokens (21%).

Real Lonis, Cryptozoologist decks

Real decks from our database, picked from this commander's own price range and from every bracket people build it in. Open any of them for the full list. The picks rotate weekly.

By budget

  • Budget build
    $84.12
    price
    4.7
    power
    2.5
    salt
    Bracket 1 (Exhibition)
    {U}{G}combo
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  • Typical build
    $287
    price
    6.9
    power
    2.7
    salt
    Bracket 3 (Upgraded)
    {U}{G}midrange
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  • High-end build
    $1,442
    price
    8.4
    power
    3.1
    salt
    Bracket 5 (cEDH)
    {U}{G}combo
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By bracket

Lonis, Cryptozoologist decks by price and bracket

Deck prices

$0 to $50: 14 decks.
$50 to $100: 15 decks.
$100 to $150: 31 decks.
$150 to $200: 24 decks.
$200 to $300: 31 decks.
$300 to $400: 21 decks.
$400 to $500: 18 decks.
$500 to $750: 25 decks.
$750 to $1,000: 21 decks.
$1,000 to $1,500: 21 decks.
$1,500 to $2,000: 6 decks.
$2,000 to $3,000: 4 decks.
$3,000 and up: 14 decks.

Decks per price band. The highlighted band, $300 to $400, holds the median deck at $328. 95 of these decks cost $250 or less.

WotC brackets

  • Bracket 1 (Exhibition)22% · 54
  • Bracket 2 (Core)12% · 29
  • Bracket 3 (Upgraded)43% · 105
  • Bracket 4 (Optimized)14% · 34
  • Bracket 5 (cEDH)9% · 23

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Under $100 (29) Under $250 (95) Bracket 3 builds (105)

What Lonis, Cryptozoologist decks play

The 40 cards found most often across these 245 decks, with each card's current price. The bar is the share of decks running the card, and its green part is how far that share runs above the card's rate in every deck that could play it.

Creatures24

18 more creatures
  • Eternal Witness61%$1.48
    Run in 150 of these decks (61%), 17% of decks that could run it.
  • Llanowar Elves57%$0.26
    Run in 140 of these decks (57%), 24% of decks that could run it.
  • Birds of Paradise57%$8.34
    Run in 139 of these decks (57%), 34% of decks that could run it.
  • Wavesifter56%$0.15
    Run in 137 of these decks (56%), under 1% of decks that could run it.
  • Coiling Oracle55%$0.16
    Run in 135 of these decks (55%), 5% of decks that could run it.
  • Junk Winder55%$0.29
    Run in 135 of these decks (55%), 1% of decks that could run it.
  • Urza, Lord High Artificer55%$15.39
    Run in 135 of these decks (55%), 4% of decks that could run it.
  • Reclamation Sage50%$0.21
    Run in 122 of these decks (50%), 8% of decks that could run it.
  • Elvish Mystic49%$0.35
    Run in 121 of these decks (49%), 18% of decks that could run it.
  • Forensic Gadgeteer49%$1.98
    Run in 120 of these decks (49%), 2% of decks that could run it.
  • Cyberdrive Awakener47%$1.53
    Run in 115 of these decks (47%), 3% of decks that could run it.
  • Tangletrove Kelp46%$0.36
    Run in 113 of these decks (46%), under 1% of decks that could run it.
  • Thought Monitor46%$0.36
    Run in 112 of these decks (46%), 3% of decks that could run it.
  • Peregrin Took44%$0.37
    Run in 108 of these decks (44%), 4% of decks that could run it.
  • Kappa Cannoneer44%$0.25
    Run in 107 of these decks (44%), 3% of decks that could run it.
  • Shimmer Dragon44%$0.32
    Run in 107 of these decks (44%), 1% of decks that could run it.
  • Ethereal Investigator43%$0.40
    Run in 106 of these decks (43%), 1% of decks that could run it.
  • Sarinth Steelseeker43%$0.25
    Run in 106 of these decks (43%), 1% of decks that could run it.

Instants2

  • Counterspell56%$1.62
    Run in 136 of these decks (56%), 46% of decks that could run it.
  • Beast Within54%$0.44
    Run in 133 of these decks (54%), 33% of decks that could run it.

Sorceries1

  • Rise and Shine48%$0.34
    Run in 118 of these decks (48%), 1% of decks that could run it.

Artifacts5

  • Sol Ring84%$1.00
    Run in 205 of these decks (84%), 88% of decks that could run it.
  • Arcane Signet66%$0.37
    Run in 161 of these decks (66%), 79% of decks that could run it.
  • Tamiyo's Journal57%$0.65
    Run in 140 of these decks (57%), 1% of decks that could run it.
  • Inspiring Statuary57%$0.24
    Run in 139 of these decks (57%), 1% of decks that could run it.
  • Panharmonicon44%$5.03
    Run in 107 of these decks (44%), 4% of decks that could run it.

Lands8

  • Command Tower91%$0.20
    Run in 223 of these decks (91%), 91% of decks that could run it.
  • Yavimaya Coast73%$0.34
    Run in 179 of these decks (73%), 30% of decks that could run it.
  • Hinterland Harbor71%$0.30
    Run in 174 of these decks (71%), 35% of decks that could run it.
  • Breeding Pool64%$9.44
    Run in 156 of these decks (64%), 49% of decks that could run it.
  • Rejuvenating Springs56%$4.58
    Run in 136 of these decks (56%), 28% of decks that could run it.
  • Flooded Grove52%$0.29
    Run in 127 of these decks (52%), 18% of decks that could run it.
  • Dreamroot Cascade51%$0.85
    Run in 126 of these decks (51%), 23% of decks that could run it.
  • Reliquary Tower50%$3.97
    Run in 123 of these decks (50%), 28% of decks that could run it.

Cards that set Lonis decks apart

These show up in Lonis decks far more often than in other decks that could play them.

6 more signature cards
  • Tamiyo's Journal$0.65

    57% of these decks, against 1% of other decks that could run it.

  • Wavesifter$0.15

    56% of these decks, against under 1% of other decks that could run it.

  • Inspiring Statuary$0.24

    57% of these decks, against 1% of other decks that could run it.

  • Junk Winder$0.29

    55% of these decks, against 1% of other decks that could run it.

  • Urza, Lord High Artificer$15.39

    55% of these decks, against 4% of other decks that could run it.

  • Coiling Oracle$0.16

    55% of these decks, against 5% of other decks that could run it.

Lonis, Cryptozoologist combos

205 of these decks (84%) run at least one combo listed on Commander Spellbook. These are the ones they run most.

  1. Lonis, Cryptozoologist

    Infinite ETBs, LTBs, storm count and untaps

    47%116 decks
    Steps on Spellbook(opens in a new tab)

  2. Academy ManufactorplusLonis, CryptozoologistplusShrieking Drake

    Infinite ETBs, LTBs and storm count

    45%109 decks
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  3. Lonis, Cryptozoologist

    Infinite ETBs, LTBs and storm count

    25%60 decks
    Steps on Spellbook(opens in a new tab)

  4. Academy ManufactorplusDeadeye NavigatorplusJaheira, Friend of the ForestplusLonis, Cryptozoologist

    Infinite ETBs, LTBs, draw, mana and lifegain

    16%38 decks
    Steps on Spellbook(opens in a new tab)

  5. Academy ManufactorplusDeadeye NavigatorplusLonis, CryptozoologistplusUrza, Lord High Artificer

    Infinite ETBs, LTBs, draw, mana and lifegain, exiles your library

    15%36 decks
    Steps on Spellbook(opens in a new tab)

  6. Academy ManufactorplusAdrix and Nev, TwincastersplusDeadeye NavigatorplusLonis, Cryptozoologist

    Infinite ETBs, LTBs and lifegain

    14%35 decks
    Steps on Spellbook(opens in a new tab)

  7. Adrix and Nev, TwincastersplusDeadeye NavigatorplusUrza, Lord High Artificer

    Infinite LTBs, ETBs, tokens and untaps

    12%30 decks
    Steps on Spellbook(opens in a new tab)

Commanders like Lonis, Cryptozoologist

Their decks lean on many of the same signature cards as Lonis decks do.