Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor (Commander) - Control

Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor
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Jul 2, 2025
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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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Verity Circle
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Cephalid Looter
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Callous Oppressor
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Cephalid Constable
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Cephalid Broker
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Llawan, Cephalid Empress
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Cephalid Scout
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Cephalid Retainer
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Willbreaker
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
1%synergy
High Tide
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Theft of Dreams
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Wonder
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Cephalid Facetaker
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Cephalid Sage
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Whelming Wave
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Aboshan's Desire
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Cephalid Inkshrouder
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Cephalid Pathmage
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Cephalid Snitch
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Omen Hawker
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Mothdust Changeling
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Amoeboid Changeling
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Metallic Mimic
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Cephalid Illusionist
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Shapesharer
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Bloodline Pretender
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Nadir Kraken
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Chasm Skulker
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Universal Automaton
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Icewrought Sentry
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Shield Broker
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Spawning Kraken
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Summon: Shiva
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Illithid Harvester
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Backstreet Bruiser
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Elder Deep-Fiend
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Psychic Pickpocket
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Cephalid Aristocrat
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Burnished Hart
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Tromokratis
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Archaeomancer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Octoprophet
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Ultimecia, Temporal Threat
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Tidal Force
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Ambassador Laquatus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Reality Shift
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Pongify
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Blustersquall
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Brainstorm
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Aetherize
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Opt
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Capsize
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Archmage's Charm
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Cryptic Command
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Turnabout
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Keep Watch
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Saw It Coming
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Dissipate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Disallow
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Delay
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Snap
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Ensnare
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Unwind
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Dizzy Spell
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Slip Out the Back
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Unsummon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Engulf the Shore
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Rewind
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Memory Lapse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mana Leak
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Deluge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Rebuff
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Dig Through Time
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Preordain
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Ponder
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Energy Tap
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Fabricate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Crush of Tentacles
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Deep Analysis
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Step Through
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Wash Out
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Curse of the Swine
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Hidden Strings
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Spectral Deluge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Ravenform
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Inundate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Echo of Eons
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Consuming Tide
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Careful Study
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Bamboozle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Traumatize
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Kefnet's Monument
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Winter Orb
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Bident of Thassa
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Static Orb
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Storage Matrix
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Enchantments
Arcane Adaptation
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Remora
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Levitation
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Lost in the Maze
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Kindred Discovery
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Opposition
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Propaganda
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Cowardice
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Frozen Aether
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Betrayal
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Back to Basics
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Wizard Class
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Quest for Ula's Temple
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Scroll of Isildur
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Stupefying Touch
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Ominous Seas
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Octopus Umbra
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Persuasion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Think Tank
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Observed Stasis
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Unnatural Selection
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Parallel Thoughts
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Shifting Sky
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Xenograft
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Future Sight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Time of Ice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Witness Protection
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Stasis
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Web of Inertia
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
As Foretold
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Flood
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Copy Land
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Terrain Generator
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Castle Vantress
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Mutavault
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
War Room
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Halimar Depths
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Detection Tower
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Rivendell
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Buried Ruin
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Coral Atoll
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Tolaria West
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Academy Ruins
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Thespian's Stage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Rishadan Port
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Archway of Innovation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Sky Diamond
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Thought Vessel
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Midnight Clock
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Caged Sun
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Gilded Lotus
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Nyx Lotus
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Heraldic Banner
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Sisay's Ring
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Lens
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Demolition Field
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
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