Lonis, Cryptozoologist (MH2-204), a rare Legendary Creature from Magic: The Gathering's 2021 The List set. This Snake Elf Scout offers unique gameplay mechanics for collectors.
Lonis, Cryptozoologist
2021 • Magic: The Gathering • The List
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Lonis, Cryptozoologist stands out in the Magic: The Gathering universe as a unique Legendary Creature — Snake Elf Scout. Released in 2021 as part of The List set, this card (MH2-204) features a mana cost of {G}{U} and brings a distinct blend of creature types to the battlefield. The card's design and mechanics appeal to players who enjoy strategic depth and thematic diversity within the game's extensive lore. In gameplay, Lonis activates a powerful ability when other nontoken creatures enter the field, allowing the player to investigate. Its secondary ability lets you sacrifice Clues to force an opponent to reveal their library's top cards. You can then take a nonland permanent with a mana value equal to or less than the sacrificed clues, while the opponent shuffles the rest back in a random order. This interaction creates dynamic board states and strategic decisions. Collectors value this card for its rarity and the intricate design by Andrew Mar. Whether you are building a deck or expanding your collection, this card represents a compelling addition to any Magic: The Gathering enthusiast's portfolio.
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Lonis, Cryptozoologist
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Andrew Mar
Card Stock
English
{G}{U}
Legendary Creature — Snake Elf Scout
1 / 2
G, U
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Whenever another nontoken creature you control enters, investigate. {T}, Sacrifice X Clues: Target opponent reveals the top X cards of their library. You may put a nonland permanent card with mana value X or less from among them onto the battlefield under your control. That player puts the rest on the bottom of their library in a random order.