Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor (Commander) - Sea Creatures

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Jul 2, 2025
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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Cephalid Broker
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
100%synergy
Llawan, Cephalid Empress
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
99%synergy
Cephalid Constable
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
99%synergy
Cephalid Facetaker
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
99%synergy
Cephalid Looter
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
96%synergy
Callous Oppressor
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
95%synergy
Cephalid Scout
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
92%synergy
Cephalid Pathmage
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
92%synergy
Cephalid Illusionist
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
91%synergy
Shield Broker
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
91%synergy
Top Cards
Cephalid Sage
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
87%synergy
Cephalid Retainer
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
87%synergy
Omen Hawker
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
80%synergy
Cephalid Aristocrat
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
83%synergy
Cephalid Inkshrouder
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
83%synergy
Cephalid Snitch
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
79%synergy
Verity Circle
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
78%synergy
Psychic Pickpocket
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
79%synergy
Cephalid Vandal
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
79%synergy
Backstreet Bruiser
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
75%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Rhystic Study
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Willbreaker
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Mothdust Changeling
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Universal Automaton
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Wonder
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Amoeboid Changeling
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Cephalid Inkmage
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Bloodline Pretender
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Metallic Mimic
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Shapesharer
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Keen Buccaneer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Icewrought Sentry
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Elder Deep-Fiend
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Octoprophet
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Lorthos, the Tidemaker
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Tidal Terror
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Spawning Kraken
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Bubble Smuggler
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Sealock Monster
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Octavia, Living Thesis
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Mesmerizing Benthid
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Godhunter Octopus
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Serpent of Yawning Depths
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Clever Impersonator
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Illithid Harvester
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Littjara Kinseekers
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Body Double
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Giant Octopus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mistwalker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mindwhisker
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Slickshot Vault-Buster
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Nimble Brigand
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Deepmuck Desperado
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Slickshot Lockpicker
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Pongify
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
18%synergy
High Tide
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Negate
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Reality Shift
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Aetherize
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Engulf the Shore
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
29%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Brainstorm
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Fact or Fiction
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Deluge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Frantic Search
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-21%synergy
Blustersquall
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Capsize
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Dizzy Spell
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Saw It Coming
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Command
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Rewind
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Theft of Dreams
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Ravenform
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Whelming Wave
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Deep Analysis
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Ponder
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Consuming Tide
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Crush of Tentacles
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Spectral Deluge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Energy Tap
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Fabricate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Hidden Strings
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Mercurial Transformation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Replication
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Seize the Secrets
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Kefnet's Monument
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Birthing Boughs
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Isochron Scepter
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Riptide Replicator
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Winter Orb
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Storage Matrix
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Obelisk of Urd
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Static Orb
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Coat of Arms
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Instruments of War
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Door of Destinies
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Incubator
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Herald's Horn
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Dismiss into Dream
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Levitation
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Aboshan's Desire
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Betrayal
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Lost in the Maze
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Cowardice
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Opposition
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Kindred Discovery
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Back to Basics
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Quest for Ula's Temple
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Time of Ice
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Mystic Decree
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Frozen Aether
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Web of Inertia
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Think Tank
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Cephalid Coliseum
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Castle Vantress
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Mutavault
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Skyline Cascade
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Halimar Depths
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Detection Tower
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Terrain Generator
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Three Tree City
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Patchwork Banner
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
47%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Caged Sun
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Heraldic Banner
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Bandit's Haul
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Bounty Board
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Cavern of Souls
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-15%synergy