Lonis, Cryptozoologist (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

Lonis, Cryptozoologist
Rank #495
12decks
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Cooper Gottfried
Jan 12, 2026
The Top 40 Two-Mana Commanders
In this latest Top 40 list, Cooper dives into the most popular commanders on EDHREC that you can play for just two mana.
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40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
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33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Formidable Speaker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
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Academy Manufactor
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
97%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
96%synergy
Shrieking Drake
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
81%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
81%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
80%synergy
Finale of Devastation
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
80%synergy
Birds of Paradise
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
69%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Llanowar Elves
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Elvish Mystic
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Eternal Witness
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Chord of Calling
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Mystic Remora
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
51%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Neoform
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Spellseeker
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Gaea's Cradle
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
84%synergy
Force of Will
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Rhystic Study
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Worldly Tutor
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Chrome Mox
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
60%synergy
Ancient Tomb
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Crop Rotation
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Creatures
Delighted Halfling
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Phantasmal Image
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Bloom Tender
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Tireless Tracker
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Priest of Titania
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Gilded Drake
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Sarinth Steelseeker
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Quirion Ranger
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Seedborn Muse
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Peregrin Took
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Endurance
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Displacer Kitten
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Thought Monitor
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Haywire Mite
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Wavesifter
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Peregrine Drake
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Mockingbird
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
High Fae Trickster
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Arbor Elf
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Junk Winder
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Spark Double
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ledger Shredder
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Quantum Riddler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Trophy Mage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Synth Infiltrator
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Lonis, Genetics Expert
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Graf Mole
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Dream Stalker
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Force of Negation
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Noxious Revival
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Force of Vigor
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Mystical Tutor
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Mental Misstep
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Flusterstorm
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Beast Within
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-25%synergy
Veil of Summer
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Chain of Vapor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Resculpt
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Snap
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Pact of Negation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Whir of Invention
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Heroic Intervention
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-14%synergy
Nature's Claim
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-33%synergy
Negate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-18%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Essence Flux
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Shared Summons
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Winds of Rebuke
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Delay
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Deduce
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Reflection
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Summoner's Pact
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-14%synergy
Stifle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Confluence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Eldritch Evolution
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Natural Order
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Transmute Artifact
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Nature's Lore
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-14%synergy
Three Visits
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Reshape
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Rise and Shine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Timetwister
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Time Spiral
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Thoughtcast
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Windfall
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Tooth and Nail
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Farseek
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-17%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
The Great Aurora
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Universal Surveillance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Genesis Wave
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Regrowth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Replication
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Echo of Eons
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Panharmonicon
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Birthing Pod
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Altar of the Brood
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Aether Vial
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Grinding Station
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Sylvan Library
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Earthcraft
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Doubling Season
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Birthing Ritual
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Ulvenwald Mysteries
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Wild Growth
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mirrormade
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Aluren
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Copy Artifact
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Fleeting Memories
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mechanized Production
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Guardian Project
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Ongoing Investigation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Parallel Lives
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Steal Enchantment
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Oko, the Ringleader
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
60%synergy
Shifting Woodland
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Dryad Arbor
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Mistrise Village
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Emergence Zone
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Archway of Innovation
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Tree of Tales
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Seat of the Synod
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-41%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Diamond City
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Shire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Deserted Temple
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Three Tree City
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Lotus Petal
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Mox Diamond
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Tropical Island
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
86%synergy
Misty Rainforest
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
60%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Breeding Pool
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Polluted Delta
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Windswept Heath
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Island
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
-20%synergy
Forest
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
-20%synergy
Flooded Strand
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
61%synergy
Scalding Tarn
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Wooded Foothills
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Hedge Maze
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Willowrush Verge
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Grove
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-16%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-43%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Tangled Islet
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-26%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-30%synergy
Temple of Mystery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-30%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-40%synergy
Tangled Florahedron
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Overflowing Basin
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-17%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy