Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor (Commander) - Optimized

Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor
Rank #2,178
11decks
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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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49%synergy
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Verity Circle
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
71%synergy
Theft of Dreams
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
63%synergy
Willbreaker
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
63%synergy
Cephalid Scout
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Cephalid Sage
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Cephalid Retainer
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Cephalid Illusionist
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Cephalid Looter
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54%synergy
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55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
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54%synergy
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High Tide
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
46%synergy
Mystic Remora
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
46%synergy
Cryptic Command
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Cephalid Constable
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54%synergy
Brainstorm
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Fabricate
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33%synergy
Wonder
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
49%synergy
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Rhystic Study
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Mystical Tutor
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Force of Will
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Metamorph
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Llawan, Cephalid Empress
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Callous Oppressor
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Universal Automaton
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Shield Broker
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Cephalid Inkshrouder
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Cephalid Pathmage
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Cephalid Facetaker
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Gran-Gran
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mothdust Changeling
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Backstreet Bruiser
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Elder Deep-Fiend
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Clever Impersonator
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Cephalid Snitch
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Shapesharer
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Cephalid Aristocrat
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Cephalid Vandal
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Omen Hawker
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Palinchron
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Psychic Pickpocket
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mechan Navigator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Starwinder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Tidal Kraken
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mulldrifter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Sealock Monster
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Emrakul, the Promised End
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Fleet Swallower
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Nadir Kraken
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
The Reality Chip
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Grand Architect
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Thousand Winds
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Cephalid Inkmage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Frantic Search
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Pact of Negation
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Fact or Fiction
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Denial
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Pongify
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
Force of Negation
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Deluge
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Archmage's Charm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Spelljack
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Aetherize
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
Snap
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Evacuation
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Capsize
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Resculpt
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Delay
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Whir of Invention
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Gush
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Intuition
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8%synergy
Time Stop
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Divert
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Reins of Power
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Trickery Charm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Infiltrate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Genius
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Dissipate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Tolarian Winds
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Forbid
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8%synergy
Turnabout
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Stifle
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Long-Term Plans
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Desertion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Fervent Denial
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mana Short
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Reflection
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Defy Gravity
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Twincast
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Jwari Disruption
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Engulf the Shore
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Deep Analysis
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Whelming Wave
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Windfall
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Bribery
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Merchant Scroll
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Ponder
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Wash Out
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Energy Tap
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Fascination
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Blatant Thievery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Ancestral Vision
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Spectral Deluge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Timetwister
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Consuming Tide
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Rush of Knowledge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Crush of Tentacles
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Drawn from Dreams
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sleep
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Concentrate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Time Spiral
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Solve the Equation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Rite of Replication
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Careful Study
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Winter Orb
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Storage Matrix
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Winter Moon
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Bident of Thassa
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Static Orb
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Shuko
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Isochron Scepter
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Buster Sword
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Trinisphere
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Birthing Boughs
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Angel's Trumpet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Mind's Eye
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mana Web
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Door of Destinies
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Volrath's Laboratory
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Riptide Replicator
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
The Chain Veil
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Aboshan's Desire
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Levitation
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Betrayal
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Opposition
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Back to Basics
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Lost in the Maze
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Treachery
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Persuasion
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Kindred Discovery
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Cowardice
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Frozen Aether
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Power Artifact
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Trade Routes
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Future Sight
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Distortion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Dream Leash
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Shimmer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Thought Lash
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Time of Ice
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Think Tank
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Equilibrium
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Standstill
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Stupefying Touch
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Omniscience
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Mirrormade
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Pendrell Mists
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Faces of the Past
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Confounding Conundrum
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
46%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Maze of Ith
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Academy Ruins
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Castle Vantress
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Inventors' Fair
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Remote Isle
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Ghost Quarter
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Halimar Depths
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Tolaria
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Detection Tower
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Terrain Generator
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Factory
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
War Room
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Sanctum of Ugin
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Conclave
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Eye of Ugin
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Rivendell
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Blighted Cataract
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Eldrazi Temple
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Memorial to Genius
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Blasted Landscape
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Coral Atoll
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Vesuva
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Mirrorpool
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Midnight Clock
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Caged Sun
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Sky Diamond
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Thran Dynamo
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Star Compass
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Sol Grail
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Eye of Ramos
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Sisay's Ring
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Nyx Lotus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
-21%synergy
Myriad Landscape
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Silundi Vision
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Jwari Disruption
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy