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Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor
Price tag $0.61

Legendary CreatureOctopus Noble

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2212 Current Rank
#2247 Last Week
#2101 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor decks.

Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
0% Synergy $1.46

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor's abilities and overall game plan.

Llawan, Cephalid Empress Llawan, Cephalid Empress
+76% Synergy $0.93
Verity Circle Verity Circle
+74% Synergy $0.58
Cephalid Constable Cephalid Constable
+73% Synergy $5.62
Cephalid Looter Cephalid Looter
+72% Synergy $0.13
Callous Oppressor Callous Oppressor
+72% Synergy $1.50
Cephalid Broker Cephalid Broker
+70% Synergy $0.19
Cephalid Retainer Cephalid Retainer
+68% Synergy $0.20
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
+64% Synergy $0.30
Theft of Dreams Theft of Dreams
+64% Synergy $0.31
Cephalid Facetaker Cephalid Facetaker
+64% Synergy $3.79

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor decks.

Cephalid Pathmage Cephalid Pathmage
+61% Synergy $0.12
Cephalid Scout Cephalid Scout
+56% Synergy $0.09
Cephalid Illusionist Cephalid Illusionist
+56% Synergy $1.84
Cephalid Sage Cephalid Sage
+56% Synergy $0.04
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+55% Synergy $0.48
Willbreaker Willbreaker
+55% Synergy $1.43
Wonder Wonder
+51% Synergy $1.58
High Tide High Tide
+15% Synergy $1.03
Counterspell Counterspell
+2% Synergy $1.60
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+1% Synergy $4.34

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+2% Synergy $17.54
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $94.95
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
-1% Synergy $37.35
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $43.88
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $51.13
Force of Will Force of Will
-4% Synergy $64.58
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-5% Synergy $78.39
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-9% Synergy $13.26
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $44.22

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Shield Broker Shield Broker
+55% Synergy $0.18
Cephalid Inkshrouder Cephalid Inkshrouder
+52% Synergy $0.39
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+51% Synergy $0.17
Cephalid Snitch Cephalid Snitch
+39% Synergy $0.07
Cephalid Vandal Cephalid Vandal
+38% Synergy $0.32
Psychic Pickpocket Psychic Pickpocket
+37% Synergy $0.03
Mothdust Changeling Mothdust Changeling
+36% Synergy $0.85
Cephalid Inkmage Cephalid Inkmage
+36% Synergy $0.03
Cephalid Aristocrat Cephalid Aristocrat
+36% Synergy $0.11
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
+34% Synergy $0.16
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+32% Synergy $0.59
Amoeboid Changeling Amoeboid Changeling
+31% Synergy $0.80
Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus
+28% Synergy $0.09
Backstreet Bruiser Backstreet Bruiser
+27% Synergy $0.03
Shapesharer Shapesharer
+24% Synergy $5.84
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+21% Synergy $0.78
Elder Deep-Fiend Elder Deep-Fiend
+21% Synergy $0.15
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+20% Synergy $0.33
Lorthos, the Tidemaker Lorthos, the Tidemaker
+20% Synergy $0.29
Acquisition Octopus Acquisition Octopus
+20% Synergy $0.08
Sea-Dasher Octopus Sea-Dasher Octopus
+19% Synergy $0.54
Adaptive Automaton Adaptive Automaton
+18% Synergy $0.85
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+18% Synergy $1.70
Icewrought Sentry Icewrought Sentry
+17% Synergy $0.08
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+16% Synergy $0.29
Mesmerizing Benthid Mesmerizing Benthid
+16% Synergy $0.56
Keen Buccaneer Keen Buccaneer
+14% Synergy $0.03
Tidal Terror Tidal Terror
+14% Synergy $0.06
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+12% Synergy $1.48
Illithid Harvester Illithid Harvester
+12% Synergy $0.19
Bubble Smuggler Bubble Smuggler
+11% Synergy $0.05
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
+10% Synergy $0.37
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+10% Synergy $0.23
Spawning Kraken Spawning Kraken
+10% Synergy $12.76
Floodgate Floodgate
+10% Synergy $0.06
Octoprophet Octoprophet
+10% Synergy $0.10
Fallowsage Fallowsage
+9% Synergy $0.13
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+8% Synergy $0.68
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+4% Synergy $0.47
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+4% Synergy $4.63
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+3% Synergy $0.15
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+2% Synergy $2.02
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+1% Synergy $0.96
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+1% Synergy $0.09
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
0% Synergy $7.63
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
0% Synergy $2.45
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.26
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
-3% Synergy $2.84
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
-3% Synergy $0.48
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-13% Synergy $3.87

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor safe.

Deluge Deluge
+24% Synergy $0.33
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+22% Synergy $10.54
Blustersquall Blustersquall
+16% Synergy $0.51
Turnabout Turnabout
+10% Synergy $0.27
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+9% Synergy $3.14
Keep Watch Keep Watch
+9% Synergy $1.96
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+8% Synergy $5.74
Plagiarize Plagiarize
+5% Synergy $0.37
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy $0.24
Capsize Capsize
+4% Synergy $1.20
Aetherize Aetherize
+3% Synergy $0.36
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+2% Synergy $1.52
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.26
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+1% Synergy $0.12
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+1% Synergy $0.42
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
0% Synergy $0.56
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-1% Synergy $0.20
Evacuation Evacuation
-2% Synergy $0.14
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-3% Synergy $0.19
Unwind Unwind
-3% Synergy $0.78
Rewind Rewind
-4% Synergy $0.41
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
-4% Synergy $1.35
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-4% Synergy $15.61
Resculpt Resculpt
-6% Synergy $0.26
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-6% Synergy $1.16
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-6% Synergy $45.90
Pongify Pongify
-7% Synergy $1.81
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $1.83
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-7% Synergy $46.95
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $8.48
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-7% Synergy $1.85
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-11% Synergy $7.76
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-13% Synergy $1.36
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-14% Synergy $1.27
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-15% Synergy $0.58
Opt Opt
-18% Synergy $0.10

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor's game plan and control the board.

Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+26% Synergy $0.50
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+24% Synergy $0.08
Sleep Sleep
+14% Synergy $0.16
Energy Tap Energy Tap
+13% Synergy $0.36
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+11% Synergy $0.12
Wash Out Wash Out
+8% Synergy $0.32
Ravenform Ravenform
+7% Synergy $0.17
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+7% Synergy $0.48
Crush of Tentacles Crush of Tentacles
+7% Synergy $0.88
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+5% Synergy $0.35
Inundate Inundate
+5% Synergy $7.95
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+1% Synergy $3.63
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
-1% Synergy $0.21
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-2% Synergy $0.24
Ponder Ponder
-7% Synergy $1.67
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-7% Synergy $36.04
Fabricate Fabricate
-8% Synergy $8.72
Preordain Preordain
-12% Synergy $0.58
Windfall Windfall
-12% Synergy $3.98

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+50% Synergy $0.37
Hylda's Crown of Winter Hylda's Crown of Winter
+41% Synergy $0.28
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+32% Synergy $1.85
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+13% Synergy $0.21
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+11% Synergy $9.94
Birthing Boughs Birthing Boughs
+11% Synergy $0.22
Storage Matrix Storage Matrix
+9% Synergy $1.95
Riptide Replicator Riptide Replicator
+9% Synergy $1.72
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.12
Static Orb Static Orb
+7% Synergy $17.23
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
+7% Synergy $2.00
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+6% Synergy $1.12
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+6% Synergy $12.64
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+5% Synergy $5.22
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+4% Synergy $4.43
Vedalken Shackles Vedalken Shackles
+4% Synergy $5.36
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+4% Synergy $3.52
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-8% Synergy $16.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Dismiss into Dream Dismiss into Dream
+49% Synergy $0.64
Betrayal Betrayal
+43% Synergy $0.28
Aboshan's Desire Aboshan's Desire
+41% Synergy $0.19
Levitation Levitation
+40% Synergy $0.25
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+31% Synergy $1.06
Opposition Opposition
+25% Synergy $0.78
Lost in the Maze Lost in the Maze
+24% Synergy $0.16
Cowardice Cowardice
+24% Synergy $0.49
Time of Ice Time of Ice
+18% Synergy $0.12
Arcane Adaptation Arcane Adaptation
+14% Synergy $2.35
Scroll of Isildur Scroll of Isildur
+12% Synergy $0.29
Frozen Aether Frozen Aether
+12% Synergy $1.36
Think Tank Think Tank
+11% Synergy $0.25
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+8% Synergy $4.98
Web of Inertia Web of Inertia
+8% Synergy $0.68
Faces of the Past Faces of the Past
+8% Synergy $1.61
Flood Flood
+8% Synergy $0.14
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+7% Synergy $0.34
Leyline of Transformation Leyline of Transformation
+7% Synergy $0.37
Immobilizing Ink Immobilizing Ink
+7% Synergy $0.08
Quest for Ula's Temple Quest for Ula's Temple
+5% Synergy $3.63
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+3% Synergy $12.29
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+2% Synergy $0.17
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+2% Synergy $5.49
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+2% Synergy $2.47
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+2% Synergy $9.96
Propaganda Propaganda
+1% Synergy $2.29
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
-1% Synergy $1.03
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-4% Synergy $10.49
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
-4% Synergy $3.04
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-10% Synergy $1.35

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tamiyo, the Moon Sage Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
+31% Synergy $4.49
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-5% Synergy $6.62

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+39% Synergy $0.18
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+20% Synergy $9.33
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+13% Synergy $39.21
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+12% Synergy $0.65
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+10% Synergy $0.11
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+10% Synergy $0.48
Skyline Cascade Skyline Cascade
+10% Synergy $0.10
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+7% Synergy $46.25
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+7% Synergy $0.33
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+7% Synergy $1.75
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+5% Synergy $2.90
Mutavault Mutavault
+5% Synergy $3.75
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.13
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+3% Synergy $0.14
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.95
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+3% Synergy $17.82
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+3% Synergy $0.38
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $1.99
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $1.70
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+1% Synergy $7.61
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $3.03
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
-4% Synergy $0.56
Rivendell Rivendell
-5% Synergy $1.59
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-7% Synergy $11.40
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-8% Synergy $10.89
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $0.31
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-10% Synergy $18.45

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+21% Synergy $0.24
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+17% Synergy $3.55
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+12% Synergy $4.90
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+9% Synergy $5.28
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+8% Synergy $0.22
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+7% Synergy $0.43
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+6% Synergy $3.47
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+3% Synergy $8.70
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+3% Synergy $3.91
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $3.64
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+1% Synergy $0.26
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+1% Synergy $0.27
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.49
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.04
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $2.63
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-3% Synergy $1.06
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.17
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $23.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.46
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $1.05

Lands

The mana base foundation for Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+17% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.16
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+7% Synergy $35.29
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+4% Synergy $4.63
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+3% Synergy $0.97
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+1% Synergy $0.42
Island Island
-4% Synergy $0.06
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-7% Synergy $36.04
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-11% Synergy $7.76

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