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Average Deck for Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor - Core Control
Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor
Rank #2,104
8decks
Jul 2, 2025
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Average Decklist
- 1 Aboshan, Cephalid EmperorAboshan, Cephalid Emperor
- 1 Aboshan's DesireAboshan's Desire
- 1 Adaptive AutomatonAdaptive Automaton
- 1 AetherizeAetherize
- 1 Amoeboid ChangelingAmoeboid Changeling
- 1 Arcane AdaptationArcane Adaptation
- 1 Arcane DenialArcane Denial
- 1 Arcane LighthouseArcane Lighthouse
- 1 Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1 Archetype of ImaginationArchetype of Imagination
- 1 Bident of ThassaBident of Thassa
- 1 Bloodline PretenderBloodline Pretender
- 1 BlustersquallBlustersquall
- 1 Borrowing 100,000 ArrowsBorrowing 100,000 Arrows
- 1 BrainstormBrainstorm
- 1 Caelorna, Coral TyrantCaelorna, Coral Tyrant
- 1 Callous OppressorCallous Oppressor
- 1 CapsizeCapsize
- 1 Castle VantressCastle Vantress
- 1 Cephalid BrokerCephalid Broker
- 1 Cephalid ColiseumCephalid Coliseum
- 1 Cephalid ConstableCephalid Constable
- 1 Cephalid FacetakerCephalid Facetaker
- 1 Cephalid LooterCephalid Looter
- 1 Cephalid RetainerCephalid Retainer
- 1 Cephalid SageCephalid Sage
- 1 Cephalid ScoutCephalid Scout
- 1 Cephalid SnitchCephalid Snitch
- 1 Chasm SkulkerChasm Skulker
- 1 CounterspellCounterspell
- 1 Defiler of DreamsDefiler of Dreams
- 1 Dramatic ReversalDramatic Reversal
- 1 Energy TapEnergy Tap
- 1 Halimar DepthsHalimar Depths
- 1 High TideHigh Tide
- 1 Hylda's Crown of WinterHylda's Crown of Winter
- 1 Icewrought SentryIcewrought Sentry
- 27 IslandIsland
- 1 Keep WatchKeep Watch
- 1 Kefnet's MonumentKefnet's Monument
- 1 Kindred DiscoveryKindred Discovery
- 1 LevitationLevitation
- 1 Llawan, Cephalid EmpressLlawan, Cephalid Empress
- 1 Lost in the MazeLost in the Maze
- 1 Maskwood NexusMaskwood Nexus
- 1 Mjölnir, Storm HammerMjölnir, Storm Hammer
- 1 MutavaultMutavault
- 1 Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1 Mystic SanctuaryMystic Sanctuary
- 1 Nadir KrakenNadir Kraken
- 1 Octopus UmbraOctopus Umbra
- 1 PongifyPongify
- 1 PreordainPreordain
- 1 Quest for Ula's TempleQuest for Ula's Temple
- 1 Rapid HybridizationRapid Hybridization
- 1 Reality ShiftReality Shift
- 1 Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1 Retreat to CoralhelmRetreat to Coralhelm
- 1 RivendellRivendell
- 1 Sapphire MedallionSapphire Medallion
- 1 Shield BrokerShield Broker
- 1 Sky DiamondSky Diamond
- 1 Sol RingSol Ring
- 1 Spectral DelugeSpectral Deluge
- 1 Sword of the AnimistSword of the Animist
- 1 Tamiyo, the Moon SageTamiyo, the Moon Sage
- 1 Terrain GeneratorTerrain Generator
- 1 Theft of DreamsTheft of Dreams
- 1 TromokratisTromokratis
- 1 Verity CircleVerity Circle
- 1 Whelming WaveWhelming Wave
- 1 WillbreakerWillbreaker
- 1 Wizard ClassWizard Class
- 1 WonderWonder
Adaptive Automaton
Adaptive Automaton
Amoeboid Changeling
Amoeboid Changeling
Archetype of Imagination
Archetype of Imagination
Bloodline Pretender
Bloodline Pretender
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
Callous Oppressor
Callous Oppressor
Cephalid Broker
Cephalid Broker
Cephalid Constable
Cephalid Constable
Cephalid Facetaker
Cephalid Facetaker
Cephalid Looter
Cephalid Looter
Cephalid Retainer
Cephalid Retainer
Cephalid Sage
Cephalid Sage
Cephalid Scout
Cephalid Scout
Cephalid Snitch
Cephalid Snitch
Chasm Skulker
Chasm Skulker
Defiler of Dreams
Defiler of Dreams
Icewrought Sentry
Icewrought Sentry
Llawan, Cephalid Empress
Llawan, Cephalid Empress
Nadir Kraken
Nadir Kraken
Shield Broker
Shield Broker
Tromokratis
Tromokratis
Willbreaker
Willbreaker
Wonder
Wonder
Instants (12)
Aetherize
Aetherize
Arcane Denial
Arcane Denial
Blustersquall
Blustersquall
Brainstorm
Brainstorm
Capsize
Capsize
Counterspell
Counterspell
Dramatic Reversal
Dramatic Reversal
High Tide
High Tide
Keep Watch
Keep Watch
Pongify
Pongify
Rapid Hybridization
Rapid Hybridization
Reality Shift
Reality Shift
Sorceries (6)
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
Energy Tap
Energy Tap
Preordain
Preordain
Spectral Deluge
Spectral Deluge
Theft of Dreams
Theft of Dreams
Whelming Wave
Whelming Wave
Artifacts (10)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Bident of Thassa
Bident of Thassa
Hylda's Crown of Winter
Hylda's Crown of Winter
Kefnet's Monument
Kefnet's Monument
Maskwood Nexus
Maskwood Nexus
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
Sapphire Medallion
Sapphire Medallion
Sky Diamond
Sky Diamond
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Sword of the Animist
Sword of the Animist
Enchantments (11)
Aboshan's Desire
Aboshan's Desire
Arcane Adaptation
Arcane Adaptation
Kindred Discovery
Kindred Discovery
Levitation
Levitation
Lost in the Maze
Lost in the Maze
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Octopus Umbra
Octopus Umbra
Quest for Ula's Temple
Quest for Ula's Temple
Retreat to Coralhelm
Retreat to Coralhelm
Verity Circle
Verity Circle
Wizard Class
Wizard Class
Planeswalkers (1)
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
Lands (9)
Arcane Lighthouse
Arcane Lighthouse
Castle Vantress
Castle Vantress
Cephalid Coliseum
Cephalid Coliseum
Halimar Depths
Halimar Depths
Mutavault
Mutavault
Mystic Sanctuary
Mystic Sanctuary
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
Rivendell
Rivendell
Terrain Generator
Terrain Generator
Basics (1)
Island
27 Islands