Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor
$0.61
$0.61Legendary Creature — Octopus Noble
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
Mono-Blue Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
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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-Sense0% Synergy
$1.46
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor's abilities and overall game plan.
Llawan, Cephalid Empress+76% Synergy
$0.93
Verity Circle+74% Synergy
$0.58
Cephalid Constable+73% Synergy
$5.62
Cephalid Looter+72% Synergy
$0.13
Callous Oppressor+72% Synergy
$1.50
Cephalid Broker+70% Synergy
$0.19
Cephalid Retainer+68% Synergy
$0.20
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows+64% Synergy
$0.30
Theft of Dreams+64% Synergy
$0.31
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+61% Synergy
$0.12
Cephalid Scout+56% Synergy
$0.09
Cephalid Illusionist+56% Synergy
$1.84
Cephalid Sage+56% Synergy
$0.04
Archetype of Imagination+55% Synergy
$0.48
Willbreaker+55% Synergy
$1.43
Wonder+51% Synergy
$1.58
High Tide+15% Synergy
$1.03
Counterspell+2% Synergy
$1.60
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+2% Synergy
$17.54
Ancient Tomb-1% Synergy
$94.95
Consecrated Sphinx-1% Synergy
$37.35
Cyclonic Rift-2% Synergy
$43.88
Rhystic Study-3% Synergy
$51.13
Force of Will-4% Synergy
$64.58
Mana Vault-5% Synergy
$78.39
Mystical Tutor-9% Synergy
$13.26
Fierce Guardianship-9% Synergy
$44.22
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Shield Broker+55% Synergy
$0.18
Cephalid Inkshrouder+52% Synergy
$0.39
Omen Hawker+51% Synergy
$0.17
Cephalid Snitch+39% Synergy
$0.07
Cephalid Vandal+38% Synergy
$0.32
Psychic Pickpocket+37% Synergy
$0.03
Mothdust Changeling+36% Synergy
$0.85
Cephalid Inkmage+36% Synergy
$0.03
Cephalid Aristocrat+36% Synergy
$0.11
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant+34% Synergy
$0.16
Universal Automaton+32% Synergy
$0.59
Amoeboid Changeling+31% Synergy
$0.80
Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus+28% Synergy
$0.09
Backstreet Bruiser+27% Synergy
$0.03
Shapesharer+24% Synergy
$5.84
Stormtide Leviathan+21% Synergy
$0.78
Elder Deep-Fiend+21% Synergy
$0.15
Unctus, Grand Metatect+20% Synergy
$0.33
Lorthos, the Tidemaker+20% Synergy
$0.29
Acquisition Octopus+20% Synergy
$0.08
Sea-Dasher Octopus+19% Synergy
$0.54
Adaptive Automaton+18% Synergy
$0.85
Metallic Mimic+18% Synergy
$1.70
Icewrought Sentry+17% Synergy
$0.08
Defiler of Dreams+16% Synergy
$0.29
Mesmerizing Benthid+16% Synergy
$0.56
Keen Buccaneer+14% Synergy
$0.03
Tidal Terror+14% Synergy
$0.06
Bloodline Pretender+12% Synergy
$1.48
Illithid Harvester+12% Synergy
$0.19
Bubble Smuggler+11% Synergy
$0.05
Octavia, Living Thesis+10% Synergy
$0.37
Drift of Phantasms+10% Synergy
$0.23
Spawning Kraken+10% Synergy
$12.76
Floodgate+10% Synergy
$0.06
Octoprophet+10% Synergy
$0.10
Fallowsage+9% Synergy
$0.13
Gadwick, the Wizened+8% Synergy
$0.68
Scourge of Fleets+4% Synergy
$0.47
Glasspool Mimic+4% Synergy
$4.63
Nadir Kraken+3% Synergy
$0.15
Clever Impersonator+2% Synergy
$2.02
Laboratory Maniac+1% Synergy
$0.96
Burnished Hart+1% Synergy
$0.09
Nezahal, Primal Tide0% Synergy
$7.63
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea0% Synergy
$2.45
Solemn Simulacrum-3% Synergy
$0.26
Phyrexian Metamorph-3% Synergy
$2.84
Chasm Skulker-3% Synergy
$0.48
Hullbreaker Horror-13% Synergy
$3.87
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor safe.
Deluge+24% Synergy
$0.33
Dramatic Reversal+22% Synergy
$10.54
Blustersquall+16% Synergy
$0.51
Turnabout+10% Synergy
$0.27
Engulf the Shore+9% Synergy
$3.14
Keep Watch+9% Synergy
$1.96
Cryptic Command+8% Synergy
$5.74
Plagiarize+5% Synergy
$0.37
Reality Shift+4% Synergy
$0.24
Capsize+4% Synergy
$1.20
Aetherize+3% Synergy
$0.36
Rapid Hybridization+2% Synergy
$1.52
Negate+1% Synergy
$0.26
Fact or Fiction+1% Synergy
$0.12
Jwari Disruption+1% Synergy
$0.42
Aetherspouts0% Synergy
$0.56
Dig Through Time-1% Synergy
$0.20
Evacuation-2% Synergy
$0.14
Flow of Knowledge-3% Synergy
$0.19
Unwind-3% Synergy
$0.78
Rewind-4% Synergy
$0.41
Blue Sun's Zenith-4% Synergy
$1.35
Pact of Negation-4% Synergy
$15.61
Resculpt-6% Synergy
$0.26
Archmage's Charm-6% Synergy
$1.16
Force of Negation-6% Synergy
$45.90
Pongify-7% Synergy
$1.81
Arcane Denial-7% Synergy
$1.83
Mana Drain-7% Synergy
$46.95
Swan Song-7% Synergy
$8.48
Muddle the Mixture-7% Synergy
$1.85
Sink into Stupor-11% Synergy
$7.76
An Offer You Can't Refuse-13% Synergy
$1.36
Brainstorm-14% Synergy
$1.27
Frantic Search-15% Synergy
$0.58
Opt-18% Synergy
$0.10
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor's game plan and control the board.
Whelming Wave+26% Synergy
$0.50
Deep Analysis+24% Synergy
$0.08
Sleep+14% Synergy
$0.16
Energy Tap+13% Synergy
$0.36
Curse of the Swine+11% Synergy
$0.12
Wash Out+8% Synergy
$0.32
Ravenform+7% Synergy
$0.17
Distant Melody+7% Synergy
$0.48
Crush of Tentacles+7% Synergy
$0.88
Consuming Tide+5% Synergy
$0.35
Inundate+5% Synergy
$7.95
Spectral Deluge+1% Synergy
$3.63
Rite of Replication-1% Synergy
$0.21
Treasure Cruise-2% Synergy
$0.24
Ponder-7% Synergy
$1.67
Sea Gate Restoration-7% Synergy
$36.04
Fabricate-8% Synergy
$8.72
Preordain-12% Synergy
$0.58
Windfall-12% Synergy
$3.98
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Kefnet's Monument+50% Synergy
$0.37
Hylda's Crown of Winter+41% Synergy
$0.28
Maskwood Nexus+32% Synergy
$1.85
Wayfarer's Bauble+13% Synergy
$0.21
Winter Orb+11% Synergy
$9.94
Birthing Boughs+11% Synergy
$0.22
Storage Matrix+9% Synergy
$1.95
Riptide Replicator+9% Synergy
$1.72
Lightning Greaves+7% Synergy
$4.12
Static Orb+7% Synergy
$17.23
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer+7% Synergy
$2.00
Bident of Thassa+6% Synergy
$1.12
Urza's Incubator+6% Synergy
$12.64
Sword of the Animist+5% Synergy
$5.22
Howling Mine+4% Synergy
$4.43
Vedalken Shackles+4% Synergy
$5.36
Herald's Horn+4% Synergy
$3.52
Isochron Scepter-8% Synergy
$16.26
Swiftfoot Boots-11% Synergy
$1.14
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Dismiss into Dream+49% Synergy
$0.64
Betrayal+43% Synergy
$0.28
Aboshan's Desire+41% Synergy
$0.19
Levitation+40% Synergy
$0.25
Reflections of Littjara+31% Synergy
$1.06
Opposition+25% Synergy
$0.78
Lost in the Maze+24% Synergy
$0.16
Cowardice+24% Synergy
$0.49
Time of Ice+18% Synergy
$0.12
Arcane Adaptation+14% Synergy
$2.35
Scroll of Isildur+12% Synergy
$0.29
Frozen Aether+12% Synergy
$1.36
Think Tank+11% Synergy
$0.25
Kindred Discovery+8% Synergy
$4.98
Web of Inertia+8% Synergy
$0.68
Faces of the Past+8% Synergy
$1.61
Flood+8% Synergy
$0.14
Retreat to Coralhelm+7% Synergy
$0.34
Leyline of Transformation+7% Synergy
$0.37
Immobilizing Ink+7% Synergy
$0.08
Quest for Ula's Temple+5% Synergy
$3.63
Pemmin's Aura+3% Synergy
$12.29
Imprisoned in the Moon+2% Synergy
$0.17
Back to Basics+2% Synergy
$5.49
Unstoppable Plan+2% Synergy
$2.47
Freed from the Real+2% Synergy
$9.96
Propaganda+1% Synergy
$2.29
Reconnaissance Mission-1% Synergy
$1.03
Mystic Remora-4% Synergy
$10.49
Leyline of Anticipation-4% Synergy
$3.04
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+31% Synergy
$4.49
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries-5% Synergy
$6.62
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Cephalid Coliseum+39% Synergy
$0.18
Arcane Lighthouse+20% Synergy
$9.33
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+13% Synergy
$39.21
Castle Vantress+12% Synergy
$0.65
Lonely Sandbar+10% Synergy
$0.11
Coral Atoll+10% Synergy
$0.48
Skyline Cascade+10% Synergy
$0.10
Minamo, School at Water's Edge+7% Synergy
$46.25
Halimar Depths+7% Synergy
$0.33
Detection Tower+7% Synergy
$1.75
Terrain Generator+5% Synergy
$2.90
Mutavault+5% Synergy
$3.75
Temple of the False God+4% Synergy
$0.13
Remote Isle+3% Synergy
$0.14
Command Beacon+3% Synergy
$5.95
Three Tree City+3% Synergy
$17.82
Hall of Storm Giants+3% Synergy
$0.38
Scavenger Grounds+2% Synergy
$0.39
Reliquary Tower+1% Synergy
$1.99
Mystic Sanctuary+1% Synergy
$1.70
Maze of Ith+1% Synergy
$7.61
War Room-3% Synergy
$3.03
Riptide Laboratory-4% Synergy
$0.56
Rivendell-5% Synergy
$1.59
Inventors' Fair-7% Synergy
$11.40
Academy Ruins-8% Synergy
$10.89
Rogue's Passage-8% Synergy
$0.31
Otawara, Soaring City-10% Synergy
$18.45
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Sky Diamond+21% Synergy
$0.24
Caged Sun+17% Synergy
$3.55
Patchwork Banner+12% Synergy
$4.90
Nyx Lotus+9% Synergy
$5.28
Worn Powerstone+8% Synergy
$0.22
Midnight Clock+7% Synergy
$0.43
Decanter of Endless Water+6% Synergy
$3.47
Extraplanar Lens+3% Synergy
$8.70
Machine God's Effigy+3% Synergy
$3.91
Gauntlet of Power+2% Synergy
$3.64
Hedron Archive+1% Synergy
$0.26
Heraldic Banner+1% Synergy
$0.27
Mind Stone0% Synergy
$0.13
Arcane Signet-1% Synergy
$0.49
Thought Vessel-1% Synergy
$1.04
Thran Dynamo-1% Synergy
$2.63
Gilded Lotus-3% Synergy
$1.06
Commander's Sphere-3% Synergy
$0.17
Throne of Eldraine-3% Synergy
$23.37
Sol Ring-7% Synergy
$1.46
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+17% Synergy
$0.16
Myriad Landscape+7% Synergy
$0.16
Cavern of Souls+7% Synergy
$35.29
Glasspool Mimic+4% Synergy
$4.63
Snow-Covered Island+3% Synergy
$0.97
Jwari Disruption+1% Synergy
$0.42
Island-4% Synergy
$0.06
Sea Gate Restoration-7% Synergy
$36.04
Sink into Stupor-11% Synergy
$7.76
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