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How To Play Sea Creatures Differently In Commander
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Llawan, Cephalid Empress
79%inclusion42 decks53 decks
79%synergy
Cephalid Constable
79%inclusion42 decks53 decks
78%synergy
Verity Circle
79%inclusion42 decks53 decks
78%synergy
Callous Oppressor
77%inclusion41 decks53 decks
77%synergy
Cephalid Looter
75%inclusion40 decks53 decks
75%synergy
Cephalid Broker
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
69%synergy
Cephalid Retainer
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
68%synergy
Cephalid Pathmage
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
64%synergy
Cephalid Scout
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
62%synergy
Theft of Dreams
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Wonder
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
57%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
61%synergy
Cephalid Facetaker
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
61%synergy
High Tide
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
56%synergy
Counterspell
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Shield Broker
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
54%synergy
Cephalid Inkshrouder
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
55%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
48%synergy
Cephalid Sage
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-26%synergy
Creatures
Cephalid Illusionist
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
47%synergy
Willbreaker
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
46%synergy
Omen Hawker
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
38%synergy
Cephalid Snitch
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
40%synergy
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Cephalid Inkmage
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Cephalid Aristocrat
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Mothdust Changeling
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Psychic Pickpocket
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
32%synergy
Cephalid Vandal
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
32%synergy
Changeling Wayfinder
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Amoeboid Changeling
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Universal Automaton
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Icewrought Sentry
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Metallic Mimic
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Lorthos, the Tidemaker
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Backstreet Bruiser
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Shapesharer
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Mesmerizing Benthid
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Bloodline Pretender
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Fallowsage
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Illithid Harvester
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Octavia, Living Thesis
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Spawning Kraken
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Tidal Terror
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Omni-Changeling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Elder Deep-Fiend
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Chasm Skulker
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Thousand Winds
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Octoprophet
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Summon: Shiva
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Keen Buccaneer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Surgespanner
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Clone
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Negate
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Aetherize
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Pongify
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
-14%synergy
Deluge
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Turnabout
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Cryptic Command
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Brainstorm
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
-18%synergy
Blustersquall
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Fact or Fiction
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Keep Watch
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Resculpt
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-22%synergy
Engulf the Shore
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Capsize
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Aetherspouts
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Plagiarize
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Opt
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-14%synergy
Dig Through Time
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-17%synergy
Saw It Coming
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Jwari Disruption
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-14%synergy
Mental Note
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Frantic Search
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-25%synergy
Stroke of Genius
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Opportunity
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Fervent Denial
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Archmage's Charm
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-11%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Otherworldly Gaze
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Circular Logic
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Confluence
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Unwind
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Impulse
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Whelming Wave
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Deep Analysis
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Curse of the Swine
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Energy Tap
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Sleep
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Spectral Deluge
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Wash Out
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Ravenform
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Ponder
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-14%synergy
Consuming Tide
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Retraced Image
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Distant Melody
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-11%synergy
Preordain
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-14%synergy
Inundate
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Hidden Strings
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Flow of Ideas
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Divination
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Crush of Tentacles
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Careful Study
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Recall
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Cone of Cold
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Winged Words
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vapors
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hylda's Crown of Winter
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
50%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Bident of Thassa
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Sword of the Animist
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-17%synergy
Riptide Replicator
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Howling Mine
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Incubator
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Herald's Horn
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Birthing Boughs
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Obelisk of Urd
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Betrayal
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
51%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
45%synergy
Levitation
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
41%synergy
Lost in the Maze
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Opposition
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
37%synergy
Aboshan's Desire
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
37%synergy
Propaganda
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Scroll of Isildur
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Time of Ice
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Cowardice
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Kindred Discovery
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Think Tank
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Immobilizing Ink
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Octopus Umbra
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Wizard Class
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-15%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Frozen Aether
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Quest for Ula's Temple
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Ominous Seas
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Web of Inertia
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Flood
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Intruder Alarm
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Compulsion
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Stupefying Touch
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Persuasion
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Temporal Distortion
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Confounding Conundrum
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Observed Stasis
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Castle Vantress
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Coral Atoll
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
12%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Detection Tower
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Mutavault
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Terrain Generator
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Halimar Depths
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Rivendell
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Remote Isle
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Skyline Cascade
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-20%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
-21%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Sky Diamond
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
32%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
-18%synergy
Midnight Clock
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Worn Powerstone
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Caged Sun
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Heraldic Banner
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Patchwork Banner
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Hedron Archive
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Nyx Lotus
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Firdoch Core
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Eye of Ramos
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion51 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Abundant Countryside
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Jwari Disruption
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-14%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
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