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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Divergent Equation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Kitsune's Technique
1.6%inclusion1 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
April O'Neil, Hacktivist
0.9%inclusion1 decks110 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cephalid Looter
75%inclusion246 decks330 decks
74%synergy
Cephalid Constable
75%inclusion248 decks330 decks
74%synergy
Llawan, Cephalid Empress
75%inclusion246 decks330 decks
74%synergy
Verity Circle
74%inclusion243 decks330 decks
72%synergy
Callous Oppressor
72%inclusion238 decks330 decks
72%synergy
Cephalid Broker
71%inclusion233 decks330 decks
70%synergy
Cephalid Retainer
67%inclusion220 decks330 decks
67%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
64%inclusion211 decks330 decks
63%synergy
Theft of Dreams
62%inclusion206 decks330 decks
62%synergy
Cephalid Pathmage
62%inclusion203 decks330 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
68%inclusion225 decks330 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Facetaker
61%inclusion202 decks330 decks
60%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
61%inclusion201 decks330 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Illusionist
58%inclusion191 decks330 decks
58%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
58%inclusion190 decks330 decks
53%synergy
Cephalid Scout
57%inclusion189 decks330 decks
57%synergy
High Tide
57%inclusion188 decks330 decks
13%synergy
Wonder
56%inclusion186 decks330 decks
51%synergy
Cephalid Sage
56%inclusion186 decks330 decks
56%synergy
Cephalid Inkshrouder
55%inclusion180 decks330 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
31%inclusion102 decks330 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
30%inclusion98 decks330 decks
-2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion45 decks330 decks
-9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion44 decks330 decks
-9%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion43 decks330 decks
-4%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion42 decks330 decks
0%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
10%inclusion34 decks330 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.4%inclusion31 decks330 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
6.1%inclusion20 decks330 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Omen Hawker
53%inclusion176 decks330 decks
50%synergy
Shield Broker
53%inclusion176 decks330 decks
53%synergy
Willbreaker
51%inclusion168 decks330 decks
50%synergy
Cephalid Inkmage
41%inclusion110 decks270 decks
40%synergy
Cephalid Vandal
41%inclusion134 decks330 decks
41%synergy
Cephalid Snitch
38%inclusion124 decks330 decks
38%synergy
Cephalid Aristocrat
38%inclusion124 decks330 decks
38%synergy
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
36%inclusion89 decks248 decks
35%synergy
Mothdust Changeling
33%inclusion110 decks330 decks
33%synergy
Psychic Pickpocket
33%inclusion108 decks330 decks
33%synergy
Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus
30%inclusion54 decks181 decks
29%synergy
Amoeboid Changeling
29%inclusion96 decks330 decks
28%synergy
Universal Automaton
29%inclusion96 decks330 decks
28%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
28%inclusion93 decks330 decks
27%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
27%inclusion88 decks330 decks
26%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
26%inclusion87 decks330 decks
20%synergy
Elder Deep-Fiend
26%inclusion86 decks330 decks
26%synergy
Lorthos, the Tidemaker
26%inclusion85 decks330 decks
25%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
25%inclusion82 decks330 decks
19%synergy
Backstreet Bruiser
25%inclusion81 decks330 decks
24%synergy
Shapesharer
24%inclusion80 decks330 decks
24%synergy
Mesmerizing Benthid
23%inclusion77 decks330 decks
23%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
22%inclusion73 decks330 decks
14%synergy
Metallic Mimic
21%inclusion68 decks330 decks
19%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
19%inclusion64 decks330 decks
1%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
18%inclusion60 decks330 decks
17%synergy
Tidal Terror
18%inclusion60 decks330 decks
18%synergy
Octavia, Living Thesis
18%inclusion59 decks330 decks
15%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
17%inclusion56 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16%inclusion53 decks330 decks
-6%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
16%inclusion52 decks330 decks
-4%synergy
Icewrought Sentry
15%inclusion49 decks330 decks
15%synergy
Spawning Kraken
14%inclusion47 decks330 decks
13%synergy
Omni-Changeling
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Keen Buccaneer
13%inclusion32 decks248 decks
13%synergy
Bloodline Pretender
13%inclusion42 decks330 decks
12%synergy
Bubble Smuggler
12%inclusion40 decks330 decks
12%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
12%inclusion38 decks330 decks
-13%synergy
Octoprophet
12%inclusion38 decks330 decks
11%synergy
Illithid Harvester
11%inclusion36 decks330 decks
11%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
11%inclusion35 decks330 decks
7%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
10%inclusion32 decks330 decks
7%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
9.5%inclusion18 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
9.1%inclusion30 decks330 decks
3%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
8.5%inclusion28 decks330 decks
1%synergy
Fallowsage
8.5%inclusion28 decks330 decks
8%synergy
Floodgate
8.5%inclusion28 decks330 decks
8%synergy
Changeling Wayfinder
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
8.1%inclusion22 decks270 decks
5%synergy
Sealock Monster
7.9%inclusion26 decks330 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Dramatic Reversal
40%inclusion133 decks330 decks
21%synergy
Negate
38%inclusion125 decks330 decks
0%synergy
Pongify
36%inclusion118 decks330 decks
-4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
35%inclusion116 decks330 decks
1%synergy
Reality Shift
34%inclusion112 decks330 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
31%inclusion103 decks330 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
31%inclusion102 decks330 decks
-5%synergy
Brainstorm
29%inclusion97 decks330 decks
-12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion76 decks330 decks
-14%synergy
Deluge
21%inclusion70 decks330 decks
21%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion67 decks330 decks
-7%synergy
Cryptic Command
19%inclusion62 decks330 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion57 decks330 decks
-9%synergy
Blustersquall
15%inclusion51 decks330 decks
15%synergy
Frantic Search
15%inclusion49 decks330 decks
-16%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
14%inclusion46 decks330 decks
-2%synergy
Keep Watch
14%inclusion45 decks330 decks
11%synergy
Engulf the Shore
13%inclusion44 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion43 decks330 decks
-5%synergy
Turnabout
13%inclusion42 decks330 decks
10%synergy
Fact or Fiction
12%inclusion41 decks330 decks
3%synergy
Archmage's Charm
10%inclusion34 decks330 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion33 decks321 decks
-12%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.8%inclusion29 decks330 decks
-7%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.2%inclusion27 decks330 decks
3%synergy
Aetherspouts
7.9%inclusion26 decks330 decks
0%synergy
Capsize
7.6%inclusion25 decks330 decks
4%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
7.6%inclusion25 decks330 decks
-4%synergy
Dig Through Time
7.6%inclusion25 decks330 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Negation
7.6%inclusion25 decks330 decks
-8%synergy
Opt
7.3%inclusion24 decks330 decks
-18%synergy
Plagiarize
7.3%inclusion24 decks330 decks
7%synergy
Rewind
6.7%inclusion22 decks330 decks
-6%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.1%inclusion20 decks330 decks
-4%synergy
Snap
5.8%inclusion19 decks330 decks
-13%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
5.2%inclusion17 decks330 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Whelming Wave
41%inclusion135 decks330 decks
37%synergy
Deep Analysis
33%inclusion108 decks330 decks
27%synergy
Ponder
24%inclusion78 decks330 decks
-6%synergy
Curse of the Swine
21%inclusion68 decks330 decks
9%synergy
Sleep
16%inclusion53 decks330 decks
15%synergy
Ravenform
16%inclusion53 decks330 decks
8%synergy
Energy Tap
15%inclusion48 decks330 decks
12%synergy
Wash Out
15%inclusion48 decks330 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion41 decks330 decks
-10%synergy
Fabricate
12%inclusion41 decks330 decks
-9%synergy
Preordain
12%inclusion39 decks330 decks
-12%synergy
Distant Melody
12%inclusion39 decks330 decks
7%synergy
Crush of Tentacles
12%inclusion38 decks330 decks
11%synergy
Spectral Deluge
12%inclusion38 decks330 decks
1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.4%inclusion31 decks330 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.3%inclusion24 decks330 decks
-8%synergy
Inundate
5.8%inclusion19 decks330 decks
4%synergy
Consuming Tide
5.8%inclusion19 decks330 decks
2%synergy
Retraced Image
5.5%inclusion18 decks330 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Kefnet's Monument
52%inclusion173 decks330 decks
46%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
39%inclusion129 decks330 decks
39%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
31%inclusion103 decks330 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion98 decks330 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
26%inclusion87 decks330 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
20%inclusion66 decks330 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion55 decks330 decks
-11%synergy
Winter Orb
14%inclusion45 decks330 decks
9%synergy
Sword of the Animist
10%inclusion34 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion34 decks330 decks
-7%synergy
Urza's Incubator
10%inclusion32 decks330 decks
8%synergy
Storage Matrix
9.1%inclusion30 decks330 decks
8%synergy
Birthing Boughs
9.1%inclusion30 decks330 decks
9%synergy
Riptide Replicator
8.8%inclusion29 decks330 decks
9%synergy
Static Orb
8.2%inclusion27 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Howling Mine
8.2%inclusion27 decks330 decks
1%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
8.0%inclusion25 decks314 decks
7%synergy
Herald's Horn
7.0%inclusion23 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
5.2%inclusion17 decks330 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Dismiss into Dream
46%inclusion152 decks330 decks
45%synergy
Aboshan's Desire
42%inclusion138 decks330 decks
42%synergy
Betrayal
40%inclusion133 decks330 decks
40%synergy
Levitation
40%inclusion131 decks330 decks
39%synergy
Propaganda
32%inclusion107 decks330 decks
2%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
30%inclusion99 decks330 decks
27%synergy
Opposition
27%inclusion89 decks330 decks
26%synergy
Lost in the Maze
26%inclusion87 decks330 decks
25%synergy
Cowardice
21%inclusion69 decks330 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion68 decks330 decks
-6%synergy
Kindred Discovery
18%inclusion58 decks330 decks
11%synergy
Time of Ice
16%inclusion54 decks330 decks
16%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
15%inclusion49 decks330 decks
3%synergy
Think Tank
12%inclusion41 decks330 decks
12%synergy
Frozen Aether
12%inclusion40 decks330 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
12%inclusion38 decks330 decks
11%synergy
Scroll of Isildur
11%inclusion36 decks330 decks
10%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
10%inclusion25 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Back to Basics
9.1%inclusion30 decks330 decks
2%synergy
Immobilizing Ink
8.8%inclusion29 decks330 decks
9%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
8.5%inclusion28 decks330 decks
6%synergy
Flood
7.9%inclusion26 decks330 decks
8%synergy
Web of Inertia
7.6%inclusion25 decks330 decks
7%synergy
Faces of the Past
7.0%inclusion23 decks330 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
6.7%inclusion19 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Quest for Ula's Temple
6.4%inclusion21 decks330 decks
6%synergy
Observed Stasis
6.3%inclusion12 decks189 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.1%inclusion20 decks330 decks
-1%synergy
Wizard Class
6.1%inclusion20 decks330 decks
-11%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
5.8%inclusion19 decks330 decks
3%synergy
Witness Protection
5.2%inclusion17 decks330 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
33%inclusion108 decks330 decks
31%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
11%inclusion36 decks330 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion183 decks330 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
50%inclusion165 decks330 decks
0%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
50%inclusion165 decks330 decks
41%synergy
Castle Vantress
30%inclusion98 decks330 decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
29%inclusion96 decks330 decks
13%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
23%inclusion75 decks330 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
22%inclusion73 decks330 decks
20%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
18%inclusion58 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Halimar Depths
16%inclusion54 decks330 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion50 decks330 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion46 decks330 decks
4%synergy
Coral Atoll
13%inclusion44 decks330 decks
10%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion43 decks330 decks
-3%synergy
Terrain Generator
13%inclusion42 decks330 decks
5%synergy
Skyline Cascade
12%inclusion38 decks330 decks
10%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion34 decks330 decks
3%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.8%inclusion29 decks330 decks
-10%synergy
Remote Isle
7.9%inclusion26 decks330 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
7.6%inclusion25 decks330 decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
7.3%inclusion24 decks330 decks
-4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.3%inclusion24 decks330 decks
-8%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
7.0%inclusion23 decks330 decks
-3%synergy
Mutavault
7.0%inclusion23 decks330 decks
6%synergy
Detection Tower
7.0%inclusion23 decks330 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.4%inclusion21 decks330 decks
2%synergy
Three Tree City
6.2%inclusion19 decks306 decks
3%synergy
Tolaria West
5.2%inclusion17 decks330 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion262 decks330 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion214 decks330 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion166 decks330 decks
-1%synergy
Sky Diamond
40%inclusion133 decks330 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
34%inclusion113 decks330 decks
-1%synergy
Caged Sun
28%inclusion92 decks330 decks
17%synergy
Midnight Clock
26%inclusion86 decks330 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion57 decks330 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion49 decks330 decks
-5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
15%inclusion45 decks306 decks
11%synergy
Nyx Lotus
14%inclusion45 decks330 decks
10%synergy
Worn Powerstone
13%inclusion44 decks330 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion42 decks330 decks
0%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.5%inclusion28 decks330 decks
1%synergy
Heraldic Banner
8.2%inclusion27 decks330 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.2%inclusion27 decks330 decks
-3%synergy
Firdoch Core
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.0%inclusion23 decks330 decks
-2%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.7%inclusion22 decks330 decks
1%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.4%inclusion21 decks330 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Island
91%inclusion301 decks330 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion105 decks330 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion71 decks330 decks
18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion35 decks330 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion33 decks321 decks
-12%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
9.1%inclusion30 decks330 decks
1%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
9.1%inclusion30 decks330 decks
3%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.2%inclusion27 decks330 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.3%inclusion24 decks330 decks
-8%synergy
Abundant Countryside
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy