Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor (Commander) - Expensive

Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor
Rank #2,227
33decks
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Sikora
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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67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
65%synergy
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63%synergy
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60%synergy
Llawan, Cephalid Empress
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
57%synergy
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55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Theft of Dreams
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54%synergy
Callous Oppressor
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Force of Negation
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
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48%synergy
Cephalid Retainer
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
45%synergy
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70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
37%synergy
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64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Swan Song
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
22%synergy
High Tide
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Broker
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Cephalid Illusionist
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
45%synergy
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Rhystic Study
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
50%synergy
Ancient Tomb
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
67%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Force of Will
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
59%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Mystical Tutor
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Mana Vault
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Grim Monolith
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
28%synergy
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Solemn Simulacrum
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Cephalid Snitch
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Cephalid Scout
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Cephalid Sage
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Cephalid Inkshrouder
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Cephalid Pathmage
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Cephalid Facetaker
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Shield Broker
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Universal Automaton
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Shapesharer
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Mothdust Changeling
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Clever Impersonator
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Omen Hawker
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Cephalid Vandal
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Wonder
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Cephalid Aristocrat
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
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2%synergy
Psychic Pickpocket
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Cephalid Inkmage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
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15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Gilded Drake
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Spellseeker
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Amoeboid Changeling
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Illvoi Galeblade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Ulamog, the Defiler
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Backstreet Bruiser
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Metallic Mimic
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Elder Deep-Fiend
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Wandering Archaic
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Palladium Myr
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Burnished Hart
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Dramatic Reversal
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Pact of Negation
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
30%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Whir of Invention
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Cryptic Command
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-19%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-20%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-18%synergy
Dig Through Time
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Chain of Vapor
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Archmage's Charm
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Delay
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Flusterstorm
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-18%synergy
Intuition
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Capsize
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Mental Misstep
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Daze
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-21%synergy
Snap
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Narset's Reversal
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Kozilek's Command
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Ugin's Binding
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Short
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Forbid
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-21%synergy
Commandeer
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Stifle
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Long-Term Plans
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Evacuation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Twincast
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
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3%synergy
Deluge
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6%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Ponder
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Timetwister
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Deep Analysis
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Merchant Scroll
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Wash Out
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Bribery
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Rite of Replication
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Transmute Artifact
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Energy Tap
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Curse of the Swine
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Time Stretch
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Time Spiral
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Whelming Wave
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Careful Study
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Reshape
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Time Warp
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Sleight of Hand
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
All Is Dust
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5%synergy
Fascination
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5%synergy
Rise of the Eldrazi
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Bamboozle
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Show and Tell
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5%synergy
Flow of Ideas
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Retraced Image
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Traumatize
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1%synergy
Stock Up
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Winter Orb
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Static Orb
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Isochron Scepter
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Storage Matrix
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Trinisphere
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Shuko
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12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Howling Mine
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Bident of Thassa
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Incubator
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Repurposing Bay
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Birthing Boughs
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Sword of the Animist
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Codex Shredder
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Vexing Bauble
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Idol of False Gods
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Winter Moon
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Voltaic Key
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Lithoform Engine
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Bauble
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Manifold Key
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Moonsilver Key
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Forsaken Monument
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Sculpting Steel
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Door of Destinies
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Back to Basics
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Betrayal
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Kindred Discovery
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Opposition
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Power Artifact
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Cowardice
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Frozen Aether
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Levitation
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Faces of the Past
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Omniscience
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Think Tank
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Equilibrium
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Confounding Conundrum
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Treachery
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Echoes of Eternity
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Kozilek's Unsealing
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Intruder Alarm
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Aboshan's Desire
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Web of Inertia
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Ugin's Mastery
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Time of Ice
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Academy Ruins
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
5%synergy
War Room
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Seat of the Synod
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Eye of Ugin
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Ghost Quarter
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Terrain Generator
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Sanctum of Ugin
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Castle Vantress
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Eldrazi Temple
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Rivendell
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Three Tree City
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Ugin's Labyrinth
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Field
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Mine
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Halimar Depths
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Tower
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Workshop
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
City of Traitors
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Mox Opal
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Mox Diamond
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Caged Sun
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Mana Crypt
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Midnight Clock
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Nyx Lotus
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Sky Diamond
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Star
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
-24%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Cave
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Planar Nexus
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy