Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor (Commander) - Optimized Combo

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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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Mana Vault
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
89%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
87%synergy
Mystical Tutor
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
75%synergy
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
66%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
64%synergy
Grim Monolith
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
37%synergy
Force of Will
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
32%synergy
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Phyrexian Metamorph
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
82%synergy
Cephalid Illusionist
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
100%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
83%synergy
Palinchron
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
27%synergy
Master of Waves
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Cephalid Scout
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Cephalid Broker
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Wonder
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Cephalid Sage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Shapesharer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Spellseeker
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Elder Deep-Fiend
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Cephalid Aristocrat
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Mistform Ultimus
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Willbreaker
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Cephalid Inkmage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Cephalid Retainer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Archaeomancer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
35%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
36%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Giant Octopus
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
25%synergy
Clever Impersonator
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Cephalid Vandal
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
73%synergy
Swan Song
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
74%synergy
Cryptic Command
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
89%synergy
Counterspell
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
33%synergy
High Tide
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
56%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
34%synergy
Whir of Invention
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
37%synergy
Fact or Fiction
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Jwari Disruption
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Delay
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Engulf the Shore
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Arcane Denial
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
14%synergy
Force of Negation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
35%synergy
Snap
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
32%synergy
Silundi Vision
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Plagiarize
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Deluge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
27%synergy
Long-Term Plans
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
30%synergy
Pact of Negation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
78%synergy
Merchant Scroll
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
90%synergy
Theft of Dreams
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Energy Tap
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Consuming Tide
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Fascination
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Careful Study
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
36%synergy
Crush of Tentacles
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Deep Analysis
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Ancestral Vision
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Concentrate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Whelming Wave
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Solve the Equation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
36%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shuko
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
100%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Winter Orb
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Trinisphere
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Winter Moon
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
24%synergy
Isochron Scepter
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
32%synergy
Enchantments
Verity Circle
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
72%synergy
Kindred Discovery
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
33%synergy
Cowardice
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Thought Lash
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Power Artifact
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Betrayal
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Think Tank
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Propaganda
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
21%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
35%synergy
Utility Lands
Maze of Ith
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
95%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-1%synergy
Remote Isle
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Halimar Depths
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Blighted Cataract
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
35%synergy
Memorial to Genius
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
34%synergy
Tolaria
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
25%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Caged Sun
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-15%synergy
Sol Ring
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-36%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Thran Dynamo
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
37%synergy
Star Compass
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
13%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
36%synergy
Jwari Disruption
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Silundi Vision
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
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