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How To Play Sea Creatures Differently In Commander
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Verity Circle
81%inclusion48 decks59 decks
80%synergy
Llawan, Cephalid Empress
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
79%synergy
Callous Oppressor
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
77%synergy
Cephalid Constable
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
77%synergy
Cephalid Looter
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
74%synergy
Cephalid Retainer
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
71%synergy
Cephalid Broker
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
71%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
67%synergy
Cephalid Facetaker
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
67%synergy
Cephalid Scout
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Theft of Dreams
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
66%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
61%synergy
Cephalid Pathmage
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
64%synergy
Wonder
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
57%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
55%synergy
Counterspell
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
High Tide
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Cephalid Inkshrouder
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
58%synergy
Shield Broker
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
55%synergy
Cephalid Sage
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-30%synergy
Creatures
Cephalid Illusionist
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
51%synergy
Willbreaker
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
46%synergy
Cephalid Snitch
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
44%synergy
Omen Hawker
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Psychic Pickpocket
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Cephalid Inkmage
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
36%synergy
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Cephalid Aristocrat
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Cephalid Vandal
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Mothdust Changeling
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Amoeboid Changeling
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Universal Automaton
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Icewrought Sentry
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Backstreet Bruiser
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Fallowsage
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Shapesharer
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Metallic Mimic
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Mesmerizing Benthid
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Lorthos, the Tidemaker
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Floodgate
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Keen Buccaneer
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Illithid Harvester
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Bloodline Pretender
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Octavia, Living Thesis
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Thousand Winds
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Tidal Terror
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Spawning Kraken
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Summon: Shiva
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Elder Deep-Fiend
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Surgespanner
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Nadir Kraken
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Octoprophet
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Chasm Skulker
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Scaretiller
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Negate
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Aetherize
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Deluge
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Blustersquall
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Turnabout
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Resculpt
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Command
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Keep Watch
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Engulf the Shore
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-23%synergy
Fact or Fiction
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-21%synergy
Capsize
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Opt
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Dig Through Time
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Aetherspouts
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Plagiarize
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Unwind
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-18%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-21%synergy
Saw It Coming
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Archmage's Charm
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-15%synergy
Rewind
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Mental Note
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Fervent Denial
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Snap
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Circular Logic
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Impulse
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Otherworldly Gaze
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Ensnare
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Whelming Wave
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Deep Analysis
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Curse of the Swine
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Energy Tap
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Ravenform
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Spectral Deluge
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Distant Melody
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Sleep
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Consuming Tide
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Wash Out
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Retraced Image
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Preordain
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Flow of Ideas
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Inundate
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Hidden Strings
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Crush of Tentacles
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Recall
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Cone of Cold
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vapors
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Winged Words
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hylda's Crown of Winter
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
54%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Bident of Thassa
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Sword of the Animist
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Birthing Boughs
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Riptide Replicator
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Howling Mine
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
The Water Crystal
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Storage Matrix
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Betrayal
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
52%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
50%synergy
Levitation
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Aboshan's Desire
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Opposition
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Lost in the Maze
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
35%synergy
Propaganda
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Scroll of Isildur
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Time of Ice
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Cowardice
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Kindred Discovery
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Think Tank
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Quest for Ula's Temple
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Octopus Umbra
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Web of Inertia
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Flood
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Immobilizing Ink
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Frozen Aether
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Ominous Seas
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Temporal Distortion
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Faces of the Past
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Stupefying Touch
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Persuasion
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Confounding Conundrum
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Intruder Alarm
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Compulsion
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Castle Vantress
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Coral Atoll
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Halimar Depths
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Detection Tower
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Terrain Generator
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
4%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Remote Isle
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Skyline Cascade
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Mutavault
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Rivendell
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-19%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Command Beacon
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Memorial to Genius
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
-19%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Sky Diamond
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Thought Vessel
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Worn Powerstone
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Caged Sun
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Hedron Archive
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Nyx Lotus
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Heraldic Banner
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Eye of Ramos
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
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