Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor (Commander) - Upgraded

Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor
Rank #2,241
24decks
Sikora
Nov 13, 2025
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10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Callous Oppressor
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
91%synergy
Llawan, Cephalid Empress
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
83%synergy
Cephalid Constable
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
78%synergy
Cephalid Facetaker
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
78%synergy
Cephalid Looter
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
75%synergy
Cephalid Broker
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Verity Circle
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
69%synergy
Cephalid Pathmage
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Willbreaker
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Cephalid Retainer
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
High Tide
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Whelming Wave
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Wonder
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Counterspell
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Cephalid Scout
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Cephalid Sage
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Cephalid Illusionist
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Rhystic Study
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Cephalid Inkshrouder
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Omen Hawker
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Shield Broker
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Universal Automaton
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Cephalid Inkmage
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Cephalid Snitch
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Mothdust Changeling
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Amoeboid Changeling
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Metallic Mimic
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Shapesharer
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Chasm Skulker
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Cephalid Aristocrat
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Nadir Kraken
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Mesmerizing Benthid
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Cephalid Vandal
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Lorthos, the Tidemaker
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Icewrought Sentry
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Psychic Pickpocket
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Spawning Kraken
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Elder Deep-Fiend
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Oneirophage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bloodline Pretender
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Tradewind Rider
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Serpent of Yawning Depths
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Tidal Terror
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Omni-Changeling
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Ormos, Archive Keeper
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Master of Waves
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
The Mindskinner
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Backstreet Bruiser
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Paragon of Gathering Mists
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Pongify
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Cryptic Command
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Aetherize
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Blustersquall
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Resculpt
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-0%synergy
Keep Watch
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Chain of Vapor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Aetherspouts
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Archmage's Charm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Rewind
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Deluge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Evacuation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Desertion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Gush
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Illusionist's Stratagem
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Cyber Conversion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Capsize
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Slip Out the Back
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Saw It Coming
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Snap
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Mystic Confluence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Kings' Blessing
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Circular Logic
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Plagiarize
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-0%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Spider-Sense
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Theft of Dreams
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Deep Analysis
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-0%synergy
Ravenform
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Wash Out
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Fascination
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Crush of Tentacles
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mind Spiral
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Energy Tap
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Clear the Mind
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Echo of Eons
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Commit // Memory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Revelation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Lunar Insight
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Hidden Strings
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Retraced Image
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Distant Melody
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Time Spiral
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Spectral Deluge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Kefnet's Monument
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-0%synergy
Door of Destinies
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Storage Matrix
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Incubator
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Herald's Horn
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Bident of Thassa
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Stalactite Dagger
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
The Water Crystal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Credit Voucher
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Keening Stone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sword of the Animist
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Dismiss into Dream
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Aboshan's Desire
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Mystic Remora
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Levitation
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Betrayal
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Lost in the Maze
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Propaganda
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Discovery
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Cowardice
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Ominous Seas
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Opposition
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Shark Typhoon
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Search for Azcanta
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Scuttletide
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Frozen Aether
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Archmage Ascension
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Octopus Umbra
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Shimmering Wings
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-0%synergy
Faces of the Past
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mordenkainen
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Halimar Depths
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Terrain Generator
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Castle Vantress
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Rivendell
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Tolaria West
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mutavault
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Academy Ruins
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
War Room
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Forge of Heroes
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Skyline Cascade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Fengraf
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sky Diamond
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Nyx Lotus
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Caged Sun
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-0%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Firdoch Core
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Eye of Ramos
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy