Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor (Commander) - Expensive Core

Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor
Rank #2,198
5decks
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Sikora
Nov 13, 2025
How To Play Sea Creatures Differently In Commander
Sea creatures in Magic are basically as old as the game itself, but they've changed significantly in that time.
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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Mothdust Changeling
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
99%synergy
Cephalid Constable
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
99%synergy
Willbreaker
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
99%synergy
Verity Circle
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
98%synergy
Cephalid Snitch
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
80%synergy
Cephalid Scout
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
80%synergy
Shapesharer
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
80%synergy
Callous Oppressor
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
79%synergy
Universal Automaton
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
79%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
Metallic Mimic
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
79%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
78%synergy
Arcane Denial
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
44%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
75%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Consecrated Sphinx
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-13%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-14%synergy
Creatures
Amoeboid Changeling
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Cephalid Looter
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Cephalid Facetaker
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Cephalid Broker
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Llawan, Cephalid Empress
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Cephalid Sage
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Shield Broker
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Cephalid Retainer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Cephalid Pathmage
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Cephalid Vandal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Icewrought Sentry
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Wonder
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Cephalid Illusionist
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Omen Hawker
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Cephalid Inkshrouder
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Summon: Shiva
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Keen Buccaneer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Orvar, the All-Form
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Illithid Harvester
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Thousand Winds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Burnished Hart
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Scaretiller
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Tidal Terror
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Vendilion Clique
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Bloodline Pretender
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
The Reality Chip
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Painter's Servant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Mesmerizing Benthid
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
Master of Waves
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Elder Deep-Fiend
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Psychic Pickpocket
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Cephalid Aristocrat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Instants
Cryptic Command
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
48%synergy
Reality Shift
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
40%synergy
High Tide
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Turnabout
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Archmage's Charm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Pongify
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Unwind
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Consider
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Forbid
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Opt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Snap
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Hydroblast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Suspend
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-17%synergy
Fact or Fiction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Dispel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Unsubstantiate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sea Kings' Blessing
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ojutai's Breath
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Blustersquall
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Brainstorm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-21%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Blue Elemental Blast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Shadow Rift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Capsize
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Aetherize
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-9%synergy
Resculpt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Flusterstorm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Confluence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Rebuff
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Memory Deluge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sorceries
Theft of Dreams
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Whelming Wave
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Lunar Insight
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Echo of Eons
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Ponder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-10%synergy
Inundate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Windfall
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Recall
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Retraced Image
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Time Spiral
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Consuming Tide
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hylda's Crown of Winter
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Sword of the Animist
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Bident of Thassa
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Winged Boots
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Brainstone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Incubator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Howling Mine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Static Orb
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Storage Matrix
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Plate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Riptide Replicator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Enchantments
Lost in the Maze
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Cowardice
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Aboshan's Desire
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Propaganda
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Time of Ice
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Levitation
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Betrayal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Kindred Discovery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Back to Basics
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Omen of the Sea
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Xenograft
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Cartouche of Knowledge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Shark Typhoon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Spreading Seas
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Counterbalance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Court of Cunning
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Eel Umbra
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Scroll of Isildur
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
64%synergy
Mutavault
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Castle Vantress
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
41%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Maze of Ith
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Archway of Innovation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Rivendell
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Tolaria West
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
War Room
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Detection Tower
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Academy Ruins
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Seat of the Synod
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Terrain Generator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-25%synergy
Sky Diamond
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Midnight Clock
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Eye of Ramos
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Worn Powerstone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-16%synergy
Heraldic Banner
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Nyx Lotus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Misleading Signpost
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Hedron Archive
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Lands
Island
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy