Lonis, Cryptozoologist
Modern Horizons 2 Promos 204s • rare
- Set
- Modern Horizons 2 Promos
- Collector number
- 204s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- green mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green · Blue
- Artist
- Andrew Mar
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Whenever another nontoken creature you control enters, investigate.
tap, 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.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Lonis, Cryptozoologist was first introduced in the Modern Horizons 2 set released by Wizards of the Coast in 2021. The card was designed as a legendary creature for the Commander format, intended to synergize with artifact and investigate-themed strategies. The artwork for the promotional version, collector number 204s, features a distinctive aesthetic style consistent with the 'retro frame' treatment introduced in this set, which pays homage to the original card designs from the 1990s.
The character of Lonis is depicted as a researcher of mythical creatures, a theme that resonates with the set's focus on deep-cut Magic: The Gathering lore and high-fantasy exploration. The card was well received by the player base for its utility and unique ability to generate Clue tokens, balancing flavor with competitive mechanics. The promotional frame treatment remains a sought-after aesthetic choice for collectors looking to add a nostalgic flair to their decks.
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