Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor (Commander) - Control

Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor
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Nov 13, 2025
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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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Verity Circle
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
86%synergy
Cephalid Looter
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
79%synergy
Cephalid Broker
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
79%synergy
Cephalid Constable
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
78%synergy
Callous Oppressor
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Llawan, Cephalid Empress
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Cephalid Retainer
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Cephalid Facetaker
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Cephalid Scout
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Cephalid Sage
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Willbreaker
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
62%synergy
High Tide
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Wonder
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Whelming Wave
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Theft of Dreams
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Cephalid Pathmage
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Cephalid Inkshrouder
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Cephalid Snitch
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Omen Hawker
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Cephalid Illusionist
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Mothdust Changeling
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Metallic Mimic
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Shapesharer
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Shield Broker
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Amoeboid Changeling
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Universal Automaton
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Icewrought Sentry
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Bloodline Pretender
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Nadir Kraken
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Chasm Skulker
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Cephalid Inkmage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Psychic Pickpocket
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Cephalid Aristocrat
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Cephalid Vandal
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Elder Deep-Fiend
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Spawning Kraken
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Tromokratis
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Painter's Servant
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Serpent of Yawning Depths
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Mesmerizing Benthid
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Backstreet Bruiser
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Burnished Hart
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Octoprophet
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Lorthos, the Tidemaker
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Summon: Shiva
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Tidal Force
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Pongify
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Reality Shift
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Cryptic Command
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Capsize
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Aetherize
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Blustersquall
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Opt
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Archmage's Charm
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Keep Watch
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Disallow
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Unsummon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Saw It Coming
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Delay
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Engulf the Shore
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Long-Term Plans
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Unwind
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Dissipate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Turnabout
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Cancel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Snap
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Plagiarize
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mana Leak
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Confluence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Deluge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Rebuff
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sea Kings' Blessing
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dig Through Time
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Dizzy Spell
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Memory Deluge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Deep Analysis
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Energy Tap
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Fabricate
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Ponder
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Preordain
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Careful Study
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Crush of Tentacles
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Curse of the Swine
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Spectral Deluge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Wash Out
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Step Through
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Ravenform
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Inundate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Echo of Eons
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Consuming Tide
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Merchant Scroll
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Ancestral Vision
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Bamboozle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Retraced Image
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Time Spiral
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Concentrate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Hidden Strings
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Maskwood Nexus
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Bident of Thassa
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sword of the Animist
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Winter Orb
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Static Orb
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Incubator
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Storage Matrix
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Shuko
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Levitation
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Aboshan's Desire
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Lost in the Maze
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Opposition
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Propaganda
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Kindred Discovery
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Cowardice
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Betrayal
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Wizard Class
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Stupefying Touch
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Octopus Umbra
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Back to Basics
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Frozen Aether
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Quest for Ula's Temple
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Ominous Seas
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Persuasion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Witness Protection
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Scroll of Isildur
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Think Tank
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Observed Stasis
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Parallel Thoughts
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Shifting Sky
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Web of Inertia
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Flood
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Xenograft
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Terrain Generator
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Castle Vantress
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Mutavault
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Halimar Depths
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
War Room
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Detection Tower
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Tolaria West
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Rivendell
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Tolaria
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Rishadan Port
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Sky Diamond
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Midnight Clock
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Caged Sun
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Nyx Lotus
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Gilded Lotus
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Heraldic Banner
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Sisay's Ring
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Eye of Ramos
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Lens
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
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