Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor (Commander)

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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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Unagi's Spray
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Octopus Form
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Llawan, Cephalid Empress
76%inclusion234 decks309 decks
75%synergy
Verity Circle
76%inclusion236 decks309 decks
75%synergy
Cephalid Looter
73%inclusion226 decks309 decks
73%synergy
Cephalid Constable
73%inclusion227 decks309 decks
72%synergy
Callous Oppressor
72%inclusion223 decks309 decks
72%synergy
Cephalid Broker
70%inclusion215 decks309 decks
69%synergy
Cephalid Retainer
69%inclusion212 decks309 decks
68%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
66%inclusion204 decks309 decks
65%synergy
Theft of Dreams
64%inclusion199 decks309 decks
64%synergy
Cephalid Facetaker
64%inclusion197 decks309 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
70%inclusion216 decks309 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Pathmage
60%inclusion186 decks309 decks
60%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
59%inclusion183 decks309 decks
54%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
59%inclusion181 decks309 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Scout
58%inclusion179 decks309 decks
58%synergy
High Tide
58%inclusion179 decks309 decks
14%synergy
Wonder
57%inclusion176 decks309 decks
51%synergy
Cephalid Illusionist
57%inclusion175 decks309 decks
56%synergy
Cephalid Sage
56%inclusion173 decks309 decks
56%synergy
Shield Broker
56%inclusion173 decks309 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion102 decks309 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
30%inclusion93 decks309 decks
-4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion47 decks309 decks
-9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion43 decks309 decks
-9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
14%inclusion42 decks309 decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion41 decks309 decks
-4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
11%inclusion33 decks309 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion32 decks309 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
5.8%inclusion18 decks309 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Willbreaker
55%inclusion169 decks309 decks
54%synergy
Omen Hawker
54%inclusion167 decks309 decks
51%synergy
Cephalid Inkshrouder
53%inclusion163 decks309 decks
53%synergy
Cephalid Snitch
40%inclusion124 decks309 decks
40%synergy
Cephalid Vandal
39%inclusion119 decks309 decks
38%synergy
Cephalid Inkmage
38%inclusion79 decks209 decks
37%synergy
Cephalid Aristocrat
37%inclusion115 decks309 decks
37%synergy
Psychic Pickpocket
37%inclusion113 decks309 decks
36%synergy
Mothdust Changeling
36%inclusion111 decks309 decks
35%synergy
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
34%inclusion61 decks182 decks
33%synergy
Amoeboid Changeling
31%inclusion96 decks309 decks
30%synergy
Universal Automaton
31%inclusion95 decks309 decks
30%synergy
Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
28%inclusion87 decks309 decks
21%synergy
Backstreet Bruiser
28%inclusion85 decks309 decks
27%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
27%inclusion82 decks309 decks
21%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
25%inclusion77 decks309 decks
16%synergy
Shapesharer
23%inclusion71 decks309 decks
22%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
22%inclusion67 decks309 decks
21%synergy
Elder Deep-Fiend
22%inclusion67 decks309 decks
21%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
21%inclusion65 decks309 decks
20%synergy
Lorthos, the Tidemaker
21%inclusion65 decks309 decks
20%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion60 decks309 decks
-3%synergy
Metallic Mimic
19%inclusion60 decks309 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
19%inclusion58 decks309 decks
17%synergy
Icewrought Sentry
18%inclusion56 decks309 decks
18%synergy
Mesmerizing Benthid
18%inclusion56 decks309 decks
17%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
18%inclusion55 decks309 decks
0%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
17%inclusion53 decks309 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
15%inclusion47 decks309 decks
-3%synergy
Tidal Terror
15%inclusion46 decks309 decks
15%synergy
Keen Buccaneer
14%inclusion26 decks181 decks
14%synergy
Octavia, Living Thesis
14%inclusion42 decks309 decks
11%synergy
Illithid Harvester
12%inclusion37 decks309 decks
12%synergy
Bloodline Pretender
12%inclusion37 decks309 decks
11%synergy
Spawning Kraken
12%inclusion37 decks309 decks
10%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
12%inclusion37 decks309 decks
8%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
12%inclusion36 decks309 decks
9%synergy
Bubble Smuggler
11%inclusion33 decks299 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion34 decks309 decks
-14%synergy
Octoprophet
10%inclusion32 decks309 decks
10%synergy
Floodgate
10%inclusion31 decks309 decks
9%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion30 decks309 decks
4%synergy
Fallowsage
9.1%inclusion28 decks309 decks
8%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
9.1%inclusion28 decks309 decks
1%synergy
Nadir Kraken
8.1%inclusion25 decks309 decks
3%synergy
Chasm Skulker
8.1%inclusion25 decks309 decks
-4%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
7.7%inclusion19 decks246 decks
-1%synergy
Burnished Hart
7.4%inclusion23 decks309 decks
1%synergy
Scaretiller
7.1%inclusion22 decks309 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Dramatic Reversal
42%inclusion129 decks309 decks
22%synergy
Negate
40%inclusion124 decks309 decks
2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
36%inclusion110 decks309 decks
1%synergy
Pongify
34%inclusion104 decks309 decks
-7%synergy
Reality Shift
33%inclusion102 decks309 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
31%inclusion97 decks309 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion91 decks309 decks
-6%synergy
Brainstorm
28%inclusion86 decks309 decks
-13%synergy
Deluge
24%inclusion74 decks309 decks
24%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion71 decks309 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion60 decks309 decks
-8%synergy
Cryptic Command
18%inclusion56 decks309 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion55 decks309 decks
-8%synergy
Blustersquall
17%inclusion54 decks309 decks
17%synergy
Engulf the Shore
17%inclusion53 decks309 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
16%inclusion48 decks309 decks
-14%synergy
Turnabout
14%inclusion43 decks309 decks
11%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion43 decks309 decks
-5%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
13%inclusion41 decks309 decks
-3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
13%inclusion39 decks309 decks
2%synergy
Keep Watch
12%inclusion38 decks309 decks
9%synergy
Archmage's Charm
10%inclusion32 decks309 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.5%inclusion25 decks264 decks
-12%synergy
Dig Through Time
9.4%inclusion29 decks309 decks
-1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.4%inclusion26 decks309 decks
-8%synergy
Capsize
8.4%inclusion26 decks309 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
8.4%inclusion26 decks309 decks
-7%synergy
Rewind
8.1%inclusion25 decks309 decks
-4%synergy
Opt
7.8%inclusion24 decks309 decks
-17%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
7.4%inclusion23 decks309 decks
-4%synergy
Aetherspouts
7.1%inclusion22 decks309 decks
0%synergy
Unwind
6.1%inclusion19 decks309 decks
-4%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.1%inclusion19 decks309 decks
-4%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.1%inclusion19 decks309 decks
1%synergy
Evacuation
5.5%inclusion17 decks309 decks
-2%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
5.2%inclusion16 decks309 decks
-4%synergy
Plagiarize
5.2%inclusion16 decks309 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Whelming Wave
33%inclusion101 decks309 decks
28%synergy
Deep Analysis
32%inclusion98 decks309 decks
26%synergy
Ponder
23%inclusion71 decks309 decks
-7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
23%inclusion70 decks309 decks
11%synergy
Ravenform
17%inclusion52 decks309 decks
7%synergy
Energy Tap
16%inclusion50 decks309 decks
13%synergy
Sleep
16%inclusion49 decks309 decks
14%synergy
Wash Out
14%inclusion42 decks309 decks
9%synergy
Fabricate
14%inclusion42 decks309 decks
-8%synergy
Distant Melody
13%inclusion39 decks309 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
12%inclusion38 decks309 decks
-12%synergy
Spectral Deluge
12%inclusion36 decks309 decks
1%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion34 decks309 decks
-12%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion30 decks309 decks
-2%synergy
Crush of Tentacles
9.1%inclusion28 decks309 decks
8%synergy
Consuming Tide
8.4%inclusion26 decks309 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.4%inclusion23 decks309 decks
-7%synergy
Inundate
6.1%inclusion19 decks309 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Replication
5.2%inclusion16 decks309 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Kefnet's Monument
55%inclusion170 decks309 decks
49%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
44%inclusion135 decks309 decks
43%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
34%inclusion104 decks309 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion103 decks309 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
31%inclusion96 decks309 decks
13%synergy
Bident of Thassa
18%inclusion57 decks309 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion55 decks309 decks
-10%synergy
Winter Orb
15%inclusion46 decks309 decks
10%synergy
Birthing Boughs
11%inclusion33 decks309 decks
10%synergy
Static Orb
10%inclusion32 decks309 decks
7%synergy
Sword of the Animist
10%inclusion32 decks309 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion31 decks309 decks
-8%synergy
Howling Mine
10%inclusion31 decks309 decks
3%synergy
Storage Matrix
10%inclusion30 decks309 decks
9%synergy
Riptide Replicator
8.7%inclusion27 decks309 decks
9%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
7.5%inclusion19 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.8%inclusion21 decks309 decks
5%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
5.8%inclusion18 decks309 decks
3%synergy
Herald's Horn
5.2%inclusion16 decks309 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Dismiss into Dream
49%inclusion152 decks309 decks
48%synergy
Betrayal
43%inclusion134 decks309 decks
43%synergy
Aboshan's Desire
42%inclusion129 decks309 decks
41%synergy
Levitation
39%inclusion122 decks309 decks
39%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
34%inclusion104 decks309 decks
30%synergy
Propaganda
32%inclusion99 decks309 decks
3%synergy
Opposition
27%inclusion84 decks309 decks
26%synergy
Lost in the Maze
27%inclusion80 decks300 decks
25%synergy
Cowardice
24%inclusion75 decks309 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion71 decks309 decks
-4%synergy
Time of Ice
19%inclusion59 decks309 decks
19%synergy
Kindred Discovery
16%inclusion48 decks309 decks
9%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
14%inclusion42 decks309 decks
2%synergy
Scroll of Isildur
13%inclusion40 decks309 decks
12%synergy
Frozen Aether
13%inclusion39 decks309 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
12%inclusion38 decks309 decks
12%synergy
Think Tank
11%inclusion35 decks309 decks
11%synergy
Back to Basics
10%inclusion31 decks309 decks
2%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
9.4%inclusion29 decks309 decks
7%synergy
Web of Inertia
8.7%inclusion27 decks309 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.2%inclusion15 decks184 decks
1%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
8.1%inclusion18 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Flood
8.1%inclusion25 decks309 decks
8%synergy
Faces of the Past
7.8%inclusion24 decks309 decks
8%synergy
Immobilizing Ink
7.1%inclusion22 decks309 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
6.8%inclusion21 decks309 decks
-10%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.1%inclusion19 decks309 decks
-1%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.8%inclusion18 decks309 decks
-4%synergy
Quest for Ula's Temple
5.5%inclusion17 decks309 decks
5%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
5.5%inclusion17 decks309 decks
3%synergy
Freed from the Real
5.2%inclusion16 decks309 decks
2%synergy
Observed Stasis
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
33%inclusion103 decks309 decks
32%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion32 decks309 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion177 decks309 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
53%inclusion165 decks309 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
49%inclusion152 decks309 decks
40%synergy
Castle Vantress
32%inclusion98 decks309 decks
13%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
28%inclusion88 decks309 decks
12%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
26%inclusion80 decks309 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
23%inclusion72 decks309 decks
21%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
18%inclusion55 decks309 decks
6%synergy
Halimar Depths
18%inclusion55 decks309 decks
8%synergy
Coral Atoll
15%inclusion46 decks309 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion46 decks309 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion45 decks309 decks
-11%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion40 decks309 decks
-3%synergy
Skyline Cascade
12%inclusion38 decks309 decks
11%synergy
Terrain Generator
12%inclusion38 decks309 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion30 decks309 decks
2%synergy
Academy Ruins
9.4%inclusion29 decks309 decks
-9%synergy
Remote Isle
8.7%inclusion27 decks309 decks
4%synergy
Detection Tower
8.1%inclusion25 decks309 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.1%inclusion22 decks309 decks
-8%synergy
Rivendell
6.8%inclusion21 decks309 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.8%inclusion21 decks309 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.1%inclusion19 decks309 decks
1%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
6.1%inclusion19 decks309 decks
-4%synergy
Mutavault
5.8%inclusion18 decks309 decks
5%synergy
Three Tree City
5.7%inclusion14 decks246 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.5%inclusion17 decks309 decks
3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
5.5%inclusion17 decks309 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion244 decks309 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion202 decks309 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
51%inclusion159 decks309 decks
0%synergy
Sky Diamond
44%inclusion137 decks309 decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion116 decks309 decks
1%synergy
Caged Sun
29%inclusion89 decks309 decks
17%synergy
Midnight Clock
28%inclusion88 decks309 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
20%inclusion61 decks309 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
16%inclusion39 decks246 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion44 decks309 decks
-6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
14%inclusion42 decks309 decks
8%synergy
Nyx Lotus
13%inclusion40 decks309 decks
9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
12%inclusion38 decks309 decks
-1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
10%inclusion31 decks309 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.1%inclusion28 decks309 decks
-2%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.4%inclusion23 decks309 decks
2%synergy
Heraldic Banner
7.4%inclusion23 decks309 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.1%inclusion22 decks309 decks
-3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.5%inclusion20 decks309 decks
-3%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.8%inclusion18 decks309 decks
3%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
5.5%inclusion17 decks309 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
90%inclusion277 decks309 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
35%inclusion107 decks309 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion66 decks309 decks
17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion34 decks309 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion32 decks309 decks
2%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion30 decks309 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.5%inclusion25 decks264 decks
-12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.4%inclusion23 decks309 decks
-7%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.1%inclusion19 decks309 decks
1%synergy