Average Deck for Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor - Expensive Control
Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Aboshan, Cephalid EmperorAboshan, Cephalid Emperor
Creatures (19)
- 1Adaptive AutomatonAdaptive Automaton
- 1Canoptek WraithCanoptek Wraith
- 1Cephalid BrokerCephalid Broker
- 1Cephalid IllusionistCephalid Illusionist
- 1Cephalid LooterCephalid Looter
- 1Cephalid SageCephalid Sage
- 1Cephalid ScoutCephalid Scout
- 1Defiler of DreamsDefiler of Dreams
- 1Llawan, Cephalid EmpressLlawan, Cephalid Empress
- 1Omen HawkerOmen Hawker
- 1Overlord of the FloodpitsOverlord of the Floodpits
- 1Protean ThaumaturgeProtean Thaumaturge
- 1Psychic PickpocketPsychic Pickpocket
- 1ShapesharerShapesharer
- 1Shield BrokerShield Broker
- 1Tomb of Horrors AdventurerTomb of Horrors Adventurer
- 1Walking AtlasWalking Atlas
- 1WillbreakerWillbreaker
- 1WonderWonder
Instants (10)
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1Arcane DenialArcane Denial
- 1Archmage's CharmArchmage's Charm
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1Force of WillForce of Will
- 1Keep WatchKeep Watch
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1Muddle the MixtureMuddle the Mixture
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
- 1Turn AsideTurn Aside
Sorceries (3)
- 1Careful StudyCareful Study
- 1Curse of the SwineCurse of the Swine
- 1Sea Gate RestorationSea Gate Restoration
Artifacts (12)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Banner of KinshipBanner of Kinship
- 1Bitterthorn, Nissa's AnimusBitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
- 1Caged SunCaged Sun
- 1Coveted JewelCoveted Jewel
- 1Lotus PetalLotus Petal
- 1Midnight ClockMidnight Clock
- 1Sarevok's TomeSarevok's Tome
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1The One RingThe One Ring
- 1Throne of EldraineThrone of Eldraine
- 1Wayfarer's BaubleWayfarer's Bauble
Enchantments (14)
- 1Amphibian DownpourAmphibian Downpour
- 1Aqueous FormAqueous Form
- 1Court of VantressCourt of Vantress
- 1CuriosityCuriosity
- 1In Too DeepIn Too Deep
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1Omen of the SeaOmen of the Sea
- 1Parallel ThoughtsParallel Thoughts
- 1PropagandaPropaganda
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Unable to ScreamUnable to Scream
- 1Unstoppable PlanUnstoppable Plan
- 1Witness ProtectionWitness Protection
- 1Wizard ClassWizard Class
Planeswalkers (4)
- 1MordenkainenMordenkainen
- 1Teferi, Temporal ArchmageTeferi, Temporal Archmage
- 1Teferi, Temporal PilgrimTeferi, Temporal Pilgrim
- 1Ugin, Eye of the StormsUgin, Eye of the Storms
Lands (37)
- 1Castle VantressCastle Vantress
- 1Cavern of SoulsCavern of Souls
- 15IslandIsland
- 1Lonely SandbarLonely Sandbar
- 1Minamo, School at Water's EdgeMinamo, School at Water's Edge
- 1Nephalia AcademyNephalia Academy
- 1Nykthos, Shrine to NyxNykthos, Shrine to Nyx
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 1Rogue's PassageRogue's Passage
- 12Snow-Covered IslandSnow-Covered Island
- 1Throne of the High CityThrone of the High City
- 1Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
Adaptive Automaton
Adaptive Automaton
Canoptek Wraith
Canoptek Wraith
Cephalid Broker
Cephalid Broker
Cephalid Illusionist
Cephalid Illusionist
Cephalid Looter
Cephalid Looter
Cephalid Sage
Cephalid Sage
Cephalid Scout
Cephalid Scout
Defiler of Dreams
Defiler of Dreams
Llawan, Cephalid Empress
Llawan, Cephalid Empress
Omen Hawker
Omen Hawker
Overlord of the Floodpits
Overlord of the Floodpits
Protean Thaumaturge
Protean Thaumaturge
Psychic Pickpocket
Psychic Pickpocket
Shapesharer
Shapesharer
Shield Broker
Shield Broker
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
Walking Atlas
Walking Atlas
Willbreaker
Willbreaker
Wonder
Wonder
Instants (10)
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Arcane Denial
Arcane Denial
Archmage's Charm
Archmage's Charm
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Force of Will
Force of Will
Keep Watch
Keep Watch
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Muddle the Mixture
Muddle the Mixture
Swan Song
Swan Song
Turn Aside
Turn Aside
Sorceries (3)
Careful Study
Careful Study
Curse of the Swine
Curse of the Swine
Sea Gate Restoration
Sea Gate Restoration
Artifacts (12)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Banner of Kinship
Banner of Kinship
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
Caged Sun
Caged Sun
Coveted Jewel
Coveted Jewel
Lotus Petal
Lotus Petal
Midnight Clock
Midnight Clock
Sarevok's Tome
Sarevok's Tome
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
The One Ring
The One Ring
Throne of Eldraine
Throne of Eldraine
Wayfarer's Bauble
Wayfarer's Bauble
Enchantments (14)
Amphibian Downpour
Amphibian Downpour
Aqueous Form
Aqueous Form
Court of Vantress
Court of Vantress
Curiosity
Curiosity
In Too Deep
In Too Deep
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Omen of the Sea
Omen of the Sea
Parallel Thoughts
Parallel Thoughts
Propaganda
Propaganda
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Unable to Scream
Unable to Scream
Unstoppable Plan
Unstoppable Plan
Witness Protection
Witness Protection
Wizard Class
Wizard Class
Planeswalkers (4)
Mordenkainen
Mordenkainen
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
Lands (10)
Castle Vantress
Castle Vantress
Cavern of Souls
Cavern of Souls
Lonely Sandbar
Lonely Sandbar
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Nephalia Academy
Nephalia Academy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Rogue's Passage
Rogue's Passage
Throne of the High City
Throne of the High City
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Basics (2)
Island
15 Island
Snow-Covered Island
12 Snow-Covered Island