Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor (Commander) - Upgraded Control

Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor
2 decks (0.000%) Rank #2057
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Sikora
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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Thassa's Oracle
50% of 2 decks +37% synergy
Rhystic Study
50% of 2 decks +15% synergy
Creatures
Cephalid Scout
100% of 2 decks +100% synergy
Cephalid Broker
100% of 2 decks +100% synergy
Cephalid Looter
100% of 2 decks +100% synergy
Llawan, Cephalid Empress
100% of 2 decks +99% synergy
Willbreaker
100% of 2 decks +99% synergy
Cephalid Retainer
100% of 2 decks +100% synergy
Cephalid Inkshrouder
100% of 2 decks +100% synergy
Cephalid Constable
100% of 2 decks +99% synergy
Archetype of Imagination
100% of 2 decks +95% synergy
Cephalid Pathmage
100% of 2 decks +100% synergy
Cephalid Facetaker
100% of 2 decks +99% synergy
Universal Automaton
100% of 2 decks +99% synergy
Callous Oppressor
100% of 2 decks +99% synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
50% of 2 decks +27% synergy
Master of Waves
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Icewrought Sentry
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
50% of 2 decks +43% synergy
Cephalid Snitch
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Metallic Mimic
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Omen Hawker
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Wonder
50% of 2 decks +44% synergy
Orvar, the All-Form
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Cephalid Sage
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
50% of 2 decks +32% synergy
Cephalid Illusionist
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Shapesharer
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Mothdust Changeling
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Adaptive Automaton
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
50% of 2 decks +44% synergy
Scourge of Fleets
50% of 2 decks +37% synergy
Nadir Kraken
50% of 2 decks +44% synergy
Fatespinner
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Amoeboid Changeling
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Chasm Skulker
50% of 2 decks +38% synergy
Defiler of Dreams
50% of 2 decks +40% synergy
Painter's Servant
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Mesmerizing Benthid
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
100% of 2 decks +65% synergy
High Tide
100% of 2 decks +55% synergy
Pongify
50% of 2 decks +10% synergy
Blustersquall
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Aetherspouts
50% of 2 decks +43% synergy
Mana Drain
50% of 2 decks +23% synergy
Saw It Coming
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Cackling Counterpart
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Cryptic Command
50% of 2 decks +39% synergy
Flow of Knowledge
50% of 2 decks +33% synergy
Counterspell
50% of 2 decks -17% synergy
Sea Kings' Blessing
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Sorceries
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
100% of 2 decks +99% synergy
Whelming Wave
100% of 2 decks +95% synergy
Theft of Dreams
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Echo of Eons
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Fabricate
50% of 2 decks +28% synergy
Crush of Tentacles
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Curse of the Swine
50% of 2 decks +38% synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
50% of 2 decks +42% synergy
Retraced Image
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Time Spiral
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Maskwood Nexus
100% of 2 decks +98% synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
100% of 2 decks +100% synergy
Sapphire Medallion
100% of 2 decks +44% synergy
Urza's Incubator
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Kefnet's Monument
50% of 2 decks +43% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50% of 2 decks +22% synergy
Lightning Greaves
50% of 2 decks +24% synergy
Enchantments
Verity Circle
100% of 2 decks +98% synergy
Arcane Adaptation
100% of 2 decks +99% synergy
Cowardice
100% of 2 decks +100% synergy
Mystic Remora
100% of 2 decks +72% synergy
Aboshan's Desire
100% of 2 decks +100% synergy
Dismiss into Dream
100% of 2 decks +99% synergy
Kindred Discovery
50% of 2 decks +43% synergy
Frozen Aether
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Lost in the Maze
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Unstoppable Plan
50% of 2 decks +43% synergy
Levitation
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Persuasion
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Reflections of Littjara
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Leyline of Transformation
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Propaganda
50% of 2 decks +21% synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
100% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
100% of 2 decks +98% synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
100% of 2 decks +91% synergy
Castle Vantress
100% of 2 decks +80% synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
50% of 2 decks +38% synergy
Tolaria West
50% of 2 decks +44% synergy
Mutavault
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
50% of 2 decks +34% synergy
Terrain Generator
50% of 2 decks +42% synergy
Reliquary Tower
50% of 2 decks -6% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50% of 2 decks +25% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100% of 2 decks +14% synergy
Caged Sun
50% of 2 decks +38% synergy
Commander's Sphere
50% of 2 decks +39% synergy
Arcane Signet
50% of 2 decks -15% synergy
Sky Diamond
50% of 2 decks +26% synergy
Throne of Eldraine
50% of 2 decks +40% synergy
Machine God's Effigy
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
50% of 2 decks +35% synergy
Thought Vessel
50% of 2 decks -2% synergy
Eye of Ramos
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Midnight Clock
50% of 2 decks +29% synergy
Nyx Lotus
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Lands
Island
100% of 2 decks +7% synergy
Demolition Field
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy