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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
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
68%synergy
Cephalid Scout
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
60%synergy
Cephalid Sage
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
60%synergy
Cephalid Retainer
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
60%synergy
Cephalid Illusionist
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
60%synergy
Cephalid Looter
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
60%synergy
Theft of Dreams
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
60%synergy
Cephalid Broker
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
60%synergy
Cephalid Constable
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
59%synergy
Willbreaker
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
13%synergy
High Tide
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Remora
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
53%synergy
Mana Drain
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
33%synergy
Cryptic Command
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
31%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
32%synergy
Fabricate
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Wonder
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
56%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Mystical Tutor
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Force of Will
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Grim Monolith
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Llawan, Cephalid Empress
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Callous Oppressor
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Shield Broker
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
40%synergy
Cephalid Inkshrouder
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
40%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Cephalid Pathmage
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
40%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Universal Automaton
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Cephalid Facetaker
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Cephalid Snitch
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Backstreet Bruiser
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Mothdust Changeling
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Elder Deep-Fiend
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Shapesharer
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Clever Impersonator
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Cephalid Vandal
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Cephalid Aristocrat
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Palinchron
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Omen Hawker
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Psychic Pickpocket
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Starwinder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Icewrought Sentry
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Giant Oyster
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Master of Waves
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Avatar of Will
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Brine Elemental
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Tidal Kraken
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Phantom Warrior
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Metallic Mimic
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Patron Wizard
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Clone
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Fleet Swallower
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Mirrorhall Mimic
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Nadir Kraken
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Fact or Fiction
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Pact of Negation
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Pongify
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Frantic Search
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Force of Negation
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Deluge
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-16%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Capsize
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Reality Shift
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Aetherize
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Delay
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Evacuation
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Archmage's Charm
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Infiltrate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Genius
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Fervent Denial
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Whir of Invention
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Gush
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Reflection
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Chain of Vapor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-9%synergy
Twincast
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Jwari Disruption
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Intuition
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Reins of Power
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Engulf the Shore
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Trickery Charm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Short
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Dissipate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Stifle
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Plagiarize
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Time Stop
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Divert
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Defy Gravity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Long-Term Plans
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Tolarian Winds
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Desertion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Forbid
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Dig Through Time
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Deep Analysis
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Windfall
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Whelming Wave
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Bribery
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Merchant Scroll
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Ponder
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Energy Tap
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Consuming Tide
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Fascination
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Careful Study
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Crush of Tentacles
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Curse of the Swine
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Drawn from Dreams
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Rush of Knowledge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Ancestral Vision
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Sleep
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Concentrate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Spectral Deluge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Wash Out
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Timetwister
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Time Warp
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Replication
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Blatant Thievery
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Time Spiral
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Fade Away
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Winter Orb
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Shuko
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Winter Moon
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Bident of Thassa
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Buster Sword
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Static Orb
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Storage Matrix
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Trinisphere
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Mana Web
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Door of Destinies
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Birthing Boughs
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mind's Eye
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Volrath's Laboratory
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
The Chain Veil
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Riptide Replicator
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Dismiss into Dream
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Propaganda
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Aboshan's Desire
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
40%synergy
Levitation
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Betrayal
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Kindred Discovery
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Cowardice
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Lost in the Maze
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Treachery
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Persuasion
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Opposition
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Power Artifact
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Back to Basics
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-7%synergy
Trade Routes
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Frozen Aether
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Stupefying Touch
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Mirrormade
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Thought Lash
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Time of Ice
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Think Tank
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Pendrell Mists
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Faces of the Past
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Equilibrium
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Shimmer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Future Sight
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Dream Leash
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Confounding Conundrum
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Standstill
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
51%synergy
Maze of Ith
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-11%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Academy Ruins
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Castle Vantress
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Quarter
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Halimar Depths
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Remote Isle
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Inventors' Fair
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Detection Tower
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Tolaria
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Terrain Generator
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Eye of Ugin
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Rivendell
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Vesuva
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Blighted Cataract
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Sanctum of Ugin
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Eldrazi Temple
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Memorial to Genius
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Coral Atoll
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Mirrorpool
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Blasted Landscape
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Caged Sun
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Sky Diamond
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Thran Dynamo
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Midnight Clock
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Star Compass
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Worn Powerstone
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Sol Grail
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Sisay's Ring
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Eye of Ramos
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Nyx Lotus
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
-23%synergy
Myriad Landscape
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Jwari Disruption
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
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