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Average Deck for Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor - Optimized Control
Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Aboshan, Cephalid EmperorAboshan, Cephalid Emperor
Creatures (22)
- 1Adaptive AutomatonAdaptive Automaton
- 1Archetype of ImaginationArchetype of Imagination
- 1Callous OppressorCallous Oppressor
- 1Cephalid BrokerCephalid Broker
- 1Cephalid ConstableCephalid Constable
- 1Cephalid FacetakerCephalid Facetaker
- 1Cephalid IllusionistCephalid Illusionist
- 1Cephalid InkmageCephalid Inkmage
- 1Cephalid InkshrouderCephalid Inkshrouder
- 1Cephalid LooterCephalid Looter
- 1Cephalid PathmageCephalid Pathmage
- 1Cephalid RetainerCephalid Retainer
- 1Cephalid SageCephalid Sage
- 1Cephalid ScoutCephalid Scout
- 1Defiler of DreamsDefiler of Dreams
- 1Drift of PhantasmsDrift of Phantasms
- 1Elder Deep-FiendElder Deep-Fiend
- 1Llawan, Cephalid EmpressLlawan, Cephalid Empress
- 1Phyrexian MetamorphPhyrexian Metamorph
- 1ShapesharerShapesharer
- 1WillbreakerWillbreaker
- 1WonderWonder
Instants (13)
- 1Arcane DenialArcane Denial
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Cryptic CommandCryptic Command
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1DelayDelay
- 1Engulf the ShoreEngulf the Shore
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1Force of WillForce of Will
- 1High TideHigh Tide
- 1Insidious WillInsidious Will
- 1Long-Term PlansLong-Term Plans
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
Sorceries (8)
- 1Borrowing 100,000 ArrowsBorrowing 100,000 Arrows
- 1Careful StudyCareful Study
- 1Crush of TentaclesCrush of Tentacles
- 1Curse of the SwineCurse of the Swine
- 1Deep AnalysisDeep Analysis
- 1Serum VisionsSerum Visions
- 1Theft of DreamsTheft of Dreams
- 1Whelming WaveWhelming Wave
Artifacts (13)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Banner of KinshipBanner of Kinship
- 1Bident of ThassaBident of Thassa
- 1Gilded LotusGilded Lotus
- 1Heraldic BannerHeraldic Banner
- 1Lotus PetalLotus Petal
- 1Midnight ClockMidnight Clock
- 1Sapphire MedallionSapphire Medallion
- 1ShukoShuko
- 1Sky DiamondSky Diamond
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Thought VesselThought Vessel
- 1Thran DynamoThran Dynamo
Enchantments (8)
- 1Aqueous FormAqueous Form
- 1CuriosityCuriosity
- 1Frozen AetherFrozen Aether
- 1Lost in the MazeLost in the Maze
- 1Parallel ThoughtsParallel Thoughts
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Unnatural SelectionUnnatural Selection
- 1Verity CircleVerity Circle
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Jace, Wielder of MysteriesJace, Wielder of Mysteries
Lands (34)
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Arcane LighthouseArcane Lighthouse
- 1Blighted CataractBlighted Cataract
- 1Cephalid ColiseumCephalid Coliseum
- 13IslandIsland
- 1Lonely SandbarLonely Sandbar
- 1Maze of IthMaze of Ith
- 1Minamo, School at Water's EdgeMinamo, School at Water's Edge
- 1Nephalia AcademyNephalia Academy
- 1Nykthos, Shrine to NyxNykthos, Shrine to Nyx
- 1Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 11Snow-Covered IslandSnow-Covered Island
Adaptive Automaton
Adaptive Automaton
Archetype of Imagination
Archetype of Imagination
Callous Oppressor
Callous Oppressor
Cephalid Broker
Cephalid Broker
Cephalid Constable
Cephalid Constable
Cephalid Facetaker
Cephalid Facetaker
Cephalid Illusionist
Cephalid Illusionist
Cephalid Inkmage
Cephalid Inkmage
Cephalid Inkshrouder
Cephalid Inkshrouder
Cephalid Looter
Cephalid Looter
Cephalid Pathmage
Cephalid Pathmage
Cephalid Retainer
Cephalid Retainer
Cephalid Sage
Cephalid Sage
Cephalid Scout
Cephalid Scout
Defiler of Dreams
Defiler of Dreams
Drift of Phantasms
Drift of Phantasms
Elder Deep-Fiend
Elder Deep-Fiend
Llawan, Cephalid Empress
Llawan, Cephalid Empress
Phyrexian Metamorph
Phyrexian Metamorph
Shapesharer
Shapesharer
Willbreaker
Willbreaker
Wonder
Wonder
Instants (13)
Arcane Denial
Arcane Denial
Counterspell
Counterspell
Cryptic Command
Cryptic Command
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Delay
Delay
Engulf the Shore
Engulf the Shore
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Force of Will
Force of Will
High Tide
High Tide
Insidious Will
Insidious Will
Long-Term Plans
Long-Term Plans
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Swan Song
Swan Song
Sorceries (8)
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
Careful Study
Careful Study
Crush of Tentacles
Crush of Tentacles
Curse of the Swine
Curse of the Swine
Deep Analysis
Deep Analysis
Serum Visions
Serum Visions
Theft of Dreams
Theft of Dreams
Whelming Wave
Whelming Wave
Artifacts (13)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Banner of Kinship
Banner of Kinship
Bident of Thassa
Bident of Thassa
Gilded Lotus
Gilded Lotus
Heraldic Banner
Heraldic Banner
Lotus Petal
Lotus Petal
Midnight Clock
Midnight Clock
Sapphire Medallion
Sapphire Medallion
Shuko
Shuko
Sky Diamond
Sky Diamond
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Thought Vessel
Thought Vessel
Thran Dynamo
Thran Dynamo
Enchantments (8)
Aqueous Form
Aqueous Form
Curiosity
Curiosity
Frozen Aether
Frozen Aether
Lost in the Maze
Lost in the Maze
Parallel Thoughts
Parallel Thoughts
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Unnatural Selection
Unnatural Selection
Verity Circle
Verity Circle
Planeswalkers (1)
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
Lands (10)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Arcane Lighthouse
Arcane Lighthouse
Blighted Cataract
Blighted Cataract
Cephalid Coliseum
Cephalid Coliseum
Lonely Sandbar
Lonely Sandbar
Maze of Ith
Maze of Ith
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Nephalia Academy
Nephalia Academy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
Basics (2)
Island
13 Island
Snow-Covered Island
11 Snow-Covered Island