Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor (Commander) - Expensive Cephalids

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Sikora
Jul 2, 2025
How To Play Blue Differently in EDH
Blue is known for control in Magic, but that's far from the only thing it does. Let's look at ways you can play blue "off-color" in Commander.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
43%synergy
Rhystic Study
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mox Diamond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Force of Will
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Cephalid Scout
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Cephalid Snitch
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Cephalid Broker
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Omen Hawker
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Backstreet Bruiser
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Cephalid Illusionist
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Shapesharer
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Cephalid Looter
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Shield Broker
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Mothdust Changeling
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Llawan, Cephalid Empress
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Psychic Pickpocket
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Willbreaker
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Cephalid Retainer
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Cephalid Facetaker
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Universal Automaton
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Callous Oppressor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Cephalid Vandal
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Metallic Mimic
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Cephalid Sage
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Cephalid Inkshrouder
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Cephalid Constable
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Cephalid Pathmage
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Brine Elemental
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Wonder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Bloodline Pretender
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Amoeboid Changeling
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Cephalid Aristocrat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Grimoire Thief
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Painter's Servant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Clever Impersonator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Ledger Shredder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Vesuvan Shapeshifter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
74%synergy
High Tide
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Pongify
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
32%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mana Drain
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
0%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-5%synergy
Defabricate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Reality Shift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Archmage's Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Force of Negation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Unwind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Pact of Negation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Theft of Dreams
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fabricate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Static Orb
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Winter Orb
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Storage Matrix
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Howling Mine
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Isochron Scepter
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Livewire Lash
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Altar of Dementia
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enchantments
Verity Circle
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Mystic Remora
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Kindred Discovery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Back to Basics
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Intruder Alarm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cowardice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Frozen Aether
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Scroll of Isildur
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Dream Leash
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Faces of the Past
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Confounding Conundrum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Lands
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
75%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Command Beacon
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
War Room
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Detection Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Academy Ruins
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Castle Vantress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
35%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Mana Crypt
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Fellwar Stone
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Thought Vessel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-4%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Lands
Cavern of Souls
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Island
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-60%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy