Average Deck for Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor - Expensive Control
Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor
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Average Decklist
- 1 Aboshan, Cephalid EmperorAboshan, Cephalid Emperor
- 1 Adaptive AutomatonAdaptive Automaton
- 1 Agent of TreacheryAgent of Treachery
- 1 Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1 Aqueous FormAqueous Form
- 1 Arcane AdaptationArcane Adaptation
- 1 Arcane DenialArcane Denial
- 1 Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1 Archetype of ImaginationArchetype of Imagination
- 1 Archmage's CharmArchmage's Charm
- 1 BamboozleBamboozle
- 1 Banner of KinshipBanner of Kinship
- 1 Borrowing 100,000 ArrowsBorrowing 100,000 Arrows
- 1 BrainstormBrainstorm
- 1 Cackling CounterpartCackling Counterpart
- 1 Caged SunCaged Sun
- 1 Callous OppressorCallous Oppressor
- 1 Careful StudyCareful Study
- 1 Castle VantressCastle Vantress
- 1 Cavern of SoulsCavern of Souls
- 1 Cephalid AristocratCephalid Aristocrat
- 1 Cephalid BrokerCephalid Broker
- 1 Cephalid ColiseumCephalid Coliseum
- 1 Cephalid ConstableCephalid Constable
- 1 Cephalid IllusionistCephalid Illusionist
- 1 Cephalid InkmageCephalid Inkmage
- 1 Cephalid InkshrouderCephalid Inkshrouder
- 1 Cephalid LooterCephalid Looter
- 1 Cephalid PathmageCephalid Pathmage
- 1 Cephalid RetainerCephalid Retainer
- 1 Cephalid SageCephalid Sage
- 1 Cephalid ScoutCephalid Scout
- 1 Cloudstone CurioCloudstone Curio
- 1 ConcentrateConcentrate
- 1 CuriosityCuriosity
- 1 Curse of the SwineCurse of the Swine
- 1 Deep AnalysisDeep Analysis
- 1 Deserted TempleDeserted Temple
- 1 DivertDivert
- 1 Door of DestiniesDoor of Destinies
- 1 EnvelopEnvelop
- 1 Force of WillForce of Will
- 1 High MarketHigh Market
- 11 IslandIsland
- 1 Keep WatchKeep Watch
- 1 Llawan, Cephalid EmpressLlawan, Cephalid Empress
- 1 Lonely SandbarLonely Sandbar
- 1 Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1 Muddle the MixtureMuddle the Mixture
- 1 Mystic SanctuaryMystic Sanctuary
- 1 Nykthos, Shrine to NyxNykthos, Shrine to Nyx
- 1 OptOpt
- 1 Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 1 Painter's ServantPainter's Servant
- 1 Parallel ThoughtsParallel Thoughts
- 1 PredictPredict
- 1 Psychic PickpocketPsychic Pickpocket
- 1 Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1 Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1 Sapphire MedallionSapphire Medallion
- 1 Scroll RackScroll Rack
- 1 ShapesharerShapesharer
- 1 Shield BrokerShield Broker
- 1 Sleight of HandSleight of Hand
- 10 Snow-Covered IslandSnow-Covered Island
- 1 Sol RingSol Ring
- 1 Spark DoubleSpark Double
- 1 Swan SongSwan Song
- 1 SyncopateSyncopate
- 1 Temple of the False GodTemple of the False God
- 1 Terrain GeneratorTerrain Generator
- 1 Thespian's StageThespian's Stage
- 1 Torrential GearhulkTorrential Gearhulk
- 1 Turn AsideTurn Aside
- 1 Unifying TheoryUnifying Theory
- 1 Unstoppable PlanUnstoppable Plan
- 1 Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
- 1 Verity CircleVerity Circle
- 1 Whispersilk CloakWhispersilk Cloak
- 1 WillbreakerWillbreaker
- 1 WonderWonder
Adaptive Automaton
Adaptive Automaton
Agent of Treachery
Agent of Treachery
Archetype of Imagination
Archetype of Imagination
Callous Oppressor
Callous Oppressor
Cephalid Aristocrat
Cephalid Aristocrat
Cephalid Broker
Cephalid Broker
Cephalid Constable
Cephalid Constable
Cephalid Illusionist
Cephalid Illusionist
Cephalid Inkmage
Cephalid Inkmage
Cephalid Inkshrouder
Cephalid Inkshrouder
Cephalid Looter
Cephalid Looter
Cephalid Pathmage
Cephalid Pathmage
Cephalid Retainer
Cephalid Retainer
Cephalid Sage
Cephalid Sage
Cephalid Scout
Cephalid Scout
Llawan, Cephalid Empress
Llawan, Cephalid Empress
Painter's Servant
Painter's Servant
Psychic Pickpocket
Psychic Pickpocket
Shapesharer
Shapesharer
Shield Broker
Shield Broker
Spark Double
Spark Double
Torrential Gearhulk
Torrential Gearhulk
Willbreaker
Willbreaker
Wonder
Wonder
Instants (14)
Arcane Denial
Arcane Denial
Archmage's Charm
Archmage's Charm
Brainstorm
Brainstorm
Cackling Counterpart
Cackling Counterpart
Divert
Divert
Envelop
Envelop
Force of Will
Force of Will
Keep Watch
Keep Watch
Muddle the Mixture
Muddle the Mixture
Opt
Opt
Predict
Predict
Swan Song
Swan Song
Syncopate
Syncopate
Turn Aside
Turn Aside
Sorceries (7)
Bamboozle
Bamboozle
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
Careful Study
Careful Study
Concentrate
Concentrate
Curse of the Swine
Curse of the Swine
Deep Analysis
Deep Analysis
Sleight of Hand
Sleight of Hand
Artifacts (10)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Banner of Kinship
Banner of Kinship
Caged Sun
Caged Sun
Cloudstone Curio
Cloudstone Curio
Door of Destinies
Door of Destinies
Mana Vault
Mana Vault
Sapphire Medallion
Sapphire Medallion
Scroll Rack
Scroll Rack
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Whispersilk Cloak
Whispersilk Cloak
Enchantments (8)
Aqueous Form
Aqueous Form
Arcane Adaptation
Arcane Adaptation
Curiosity
Curiosity
Parallel Thoughts
Parallel Thoughts
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Unifying Theory
Unifying Theory
Unstoppable Plan
Unstoppable Plan
Verity Circle
Verity Circle
Lands (15)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Castle Vantress
Castle Vantress
Cavern of Souls
Cavern of Souls
Cephalid Coliseum
Cephalid Coliseum
Deserted Temple
Deserted Temple
High Market
High Market
Lonely Sandbar
Lonely Sandbar
Mystic Sanctuary
Mystic Sanctuary
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
Temple of the False God
Temple of the False God
Terrain Generator
Terrain Generator
Thespian's Stage
Thespian's Stage
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Basics (2)
Island
11 Islands
Snow-Covered Island
10 Snow-Covered Islands