Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor
$0.52
$0.52Legendary 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
#2534
Current Rank
#2457
Last Week
#2145
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.
Unagi's Spray+6% Synergy
$0.13
The Walls of Ba Sing Se+4% Synergy
$20.41
Octopus Form+1% Synergy
$0.09
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor's abilities and overall game plan.
Llawan, Cephalid Empress+75% Synergy
$0.93
Verity Circle+75% Synergy
$0.93
Cephalid Looter+73% Synergy
$0.11
Cephalid Constable+72% Synergy
$5.06
Callous Oppressor+72% Synergy
$1.53
Cephalid Broker+69% Synergy
$0.19
Cephalid Retainer+68% Synergy
$0.22
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows+65% Synergy
$0.27
Theft of Dreams+63% Synergy
$0.31
Cephalid Facetaker+63% Synergy
$4.37
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor decks.
Cephalid Pathmage+60% Synergy
$0.10
Cephalid Scout+57% Synergy
$0.08
Cephalid Illusionist+56% Synergy
$1.71
Cephalid Sage+56% Synergy
$0.04
Shield Broker+55% Synergy
$0.13
Archetype of Imagination+54% Synergy
$0.40
Wonder+51% Synergy
$1.03
High Tide+13% Synergy
$0.91
Counterspell+3% Synergy
$1.42
Sapphire Medallion+1% Synergy
$4.51
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Thassa's Oracle+1% Synergy
$17.19
Cyclonic Rift-2% Synergy
$38.10
Consecrated Sphinx-2% Synergy
$34.67
Ancient Tomb-2% Synergy
$90.87
Rhystic Study-4% Synergy
$49.82
Force of Will-4% Synergy
$63.06
Mana Vault-5% Synergy
$82.98
Mystical Tutor-9% Synergy
$13.26
Fierce Guardianship-10% Synergy
$40.49
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Willbreaker+53% Synergy
$1.43
Cephalid Inkshrouder+53% Synergy
$0.38
Omen Hawker+51% Synergy
$0.16
Cephalid Snitch+40% Synergy
$0.07
Cephalid Vandal+38% Synergy
$0.29
Cephalid Inkmage+37% Synergy
$0.03
Cephalid Aristocrat+37% Synergy
$0.08
Psychic Pickpocket+36% Synergy
$0.04
Mothdust Changeling+35% Synergy
$0.88
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant+34% Synergy
$0.14
Amoeboid Changeling+31% Synergy
$1.28
Universal Automaton+30% Synergy
$0.57
Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus+28% Synergy
$0.04
Backstreet Bruiser+27% Synergy
$0.02
Shapesharer+22% Synergy
$5.12
Elder Deep-Fiend+22% Synergy
$0.14
Stormtide Leviathan+21% Synergy
$4.19
Acquisition Octopus+21% Synergy
$0.10
Sea-Dasher Octopus+21% Synergy
$0.56
Unctus, Grand Metatect+20% Synergy
$0.32
Lorthos, the Tidemaker+20% Synergy
$0.28
Metallic Mimic+18% Synergy
$1.54
Mesmerizing Benthid+18% Synergy
$0.46
Icewrought Sentry+18% Synergy
$0.09
Adaptive Automaton+17% Synergy
$0.70
Defiler of Dreams+15% Synergy
$0.27
Tidal Terror+15% Synergy
$0.07
Keen Buccaneer+15% Synergy
$0.05
Illithid Harvester+12% Synergy
$0.21
Octavia, Living Thesis+11% Synergy
$0.40
Bloodline Pretender+11% Synergy
$1.35
Spawning Kraken+11% Synergy
$12.94
Bubble Smuggler+11% Synergy
$0.07
Octoprophet+11% Synergy
$0.10
Gadwick, the Wizened+9% Synergy
$0.51
Drift of Phantasms+9% Synergy
$0.19
Floodgate+9% Synergy
$0.06
Fallowsage+8% Synergy
$0.13
Sealock Monster+7% Synergy
$0.17
Scourge of Fleets+4% Synergy
$2.30
Glasspool Mimic+4% Synergy
$4.53
Nadir Kraken+3% Synergy
$0.19
Burnished Hart+1% Synergy
$0.08
Laboratory Maniac0% Synergy
$0.89
Nezahal, Primal Tide0% Synergy
$7.74
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea-1% Synergy
$2.57
Solemn Simulacrum-3% Synergy
$0.25
Phyrexian Metamorph-3% Synergy
$1.94
Chasm Skulker-4% Synergy
$0.50
Hullbreaker Horror-14% Synergy
$5.50
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor safe.
Deluge+24% Synergy
$0.32
Dramatic Reversal+22% Synergy
$7.78
Blustersquall+17% Synergy
$0.51
Turnabout+11% Synergy
$0.25
Engulf the Shore+9% Synergy
$2.65
Keep Watch+9% Synergy
$2.00
Cryptic Command+6% Synergy
$5.64
Reality Shift+5% Synergy
$0.23
Plagiarize+5% Synergy
$0.40
Capsize+4% Synergy
$1.16
Aetherize+3% Synergy
$0.40
Negate+2% Synergy
$0.24
Fact or Fiction+2% Synergy
$0.11
Rapid Hybridization+1% Synergy
$0.69
Jwari Disruption+1% Synergy
$0.33
Dig Through Time0% Synergy
$0.16
Aetherspouts0% Synergy
$0.56
Evacuation-2% Synergy
$0.16
Flow of Knowledge-3% Synergy
$0.22
Rewind-4% Synergy
$0.42
Blue Sun's Zenith-4% Synergy
$1.26
Unwind-4% Synergy
$1.20
Pact of Negation-4% Synergy
$14.84
Pull from Tomorrow-4% Synergy
$0.19
Resculpt-5% Synergy
$0.19
Archmage's Charm-6% Synergy
$1.34
Pongify-7% Synergy
$1.45
Arcane Denial-7% Synergy
$1.53
Force of Negation-7% Synergy
$47.87
Mana Drain-8% Synergy
$44.38
Muddle the Mixture-8% Synergy
$1.74
Swan Song-9% Synergy
$7.46
Sink into Stupor-12% Synergy
$8.79
Brainstorm-14% Synergy
$1.13
An Offer You Can't Refuse-14% Synergy
$2.21
Frantic Search-14% Synergy
$0.38
Opt-17% Synergy
$0.09
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor's game plan and control the board.
Whelming Wave+28% Synergy
$0.51
Deep Analysis+26% Synergy
$0.07
Sleep+14% Synergy
$0.13
Energy Tap+13% Synergy
$0.38
Curse of the Swine+11% Synergy
$0.14
Wash Out+9% Synergy
$0.31
Crush of Tentacles+9% Synergy
$0.93
Distant Melody+8% Synergy
$0.50
Ravenform+7% Synergy
$0.16
Consuming Tide+5% Synergy
$0.45
Inundate+4% Synergy
$6.99
Spectral Deluge+1% Synergy
$2.41
Rite of Replication-1% Synergy
$0.23
Treasure Cruise-2% Synergy
$0.19
Ponder-7% Synergy
$1.10
Sea Gate Restoration-7% Synergy
$32.46
Fabricate-9% Synergy
$8.90
Preordain-12% Synergy
$0.50
Windfall-12% Synergy
$3.90
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Kefnet's Monument+48% Synergy
$0.33
Hylda's Crown of Winter+43% Synergy
$0.34
Maskwood Nexus+32% Synergy
$1.80
Wayfarer's Bauble+12% Synergy
$0.21
Birthing Boughs+11% Synergy
$0.21
Winter Orb+10% Synergy
$9.59
Storage Matrix+9% Synergy
$1.97
Riptide Replicator+9% Synergy
$1.54
Lightning Greaves+7% Synergy
$3.60
Bident of Thassa+7% Synergy
$0.31
Static Orb+7% Synergy
$15.21
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer+6% Synergy
$2.25
Sword of the Animist+5% Synergy
$5.35
Urza's Incubator+5% Synergy
$13.80
Howling Mine+3% Synergy
$6.39
Vedalken Shackles+3% Synergy
$5.50
Herald's Horn+3% Synergy
$3.37
Isochron Scepter-8% Synergy
$16.88
Swiftfoot Boots-10% Synergy
$1.40
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Dismiss into Dream+48% Synergy
$0.56
Betrayal+43% Synergy
$0.25
Aboshan's Desire+41% Synergy
$0.20
Levitation+39% Synergy
$0.24
Reflections of Littjara+30% Synergy
$0.49
Opposition+26% Synergy
$0.75
Lost in the Maze+25% Synergy
$0.25
Cowardice+24% Synergy
$0.47
Time of Ice+19% Synergy
$0.11
Scroll of Isildur+12% Synergy
$0.46
Frozen Aether+12% Synergy
$1.32
Arcane Adaptation+12% Synergy
$2.40
Think Tank+11% Synergy
$0.25
Kindred Discovery+9% Synergy
$6.08
Web of Inertia+9% Synergy
$0.65
Flood+8% Synergy
$0.11
Faces of the Past+8% Synergy
$1.62
Retreat to Coralhelm+7% Synergy
$0.28
Leyline of Transformation+7% Synergy
$0.34
Immobilizing Ink+7% Synergy
$0.06
Quest for Ula's Temple+5% Synergy
$4.38
Pemmin's Aura+3% Synergy
$11.27
Propaganda+2% Synergy
$2.66
Imprisoned in the Moon+2% Synergy
$0.16
Back to Basics+2% Synergy
$5.59
Freed from the Real+2% Synergy
$8.47
Unstoppable Plan+1% Synergy
$1.96
Reconnaissance Mission-1% Synergy
$1.26
Leyline of Anticipation-4% Synergy
$6.86
Mystic Remora-5% Synergy
$9.05
Wizard Class-10% Synergy
$1.30
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage+32% Synergy
$4.73
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries-4% Synergy
$6.13
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Cephalid Coliseum+40% Synergy
$0.16
Arcane Lighthouse+21% Synergy
$6.15
Castle Vantress+13% Synergy
$0.24
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+12% Synergy
$37.39
Lonely Sandbar+11% Synergy
$0.07
Coral Atoll+11% Synergy
$0.55
Skyline Cascade+11% Synergy
$0.07
Halimar Depths+8% Synergy
$0.27
Detection Tower+7% Synergy
$1.77
Minamo, School at Water's Edge+5% Synergy
$47.76
Temple of the False God+5% Synergy
$0.12
Terrain Generator+5% Synergy
$2.42
Mutavault+5% Synergy
$3.25
Remote Isle+4% Synergy
$0.11
Scavenger Grounds+3% Synergy
$0.40
Command Beacon+3% Synergy
$4.63
Hall of Storm Giants+3% Synergy
$0.38
Mystic Sanctuary+2% Synergy
$6.17
Three Tree City+2% Synergy
$20.58
Reliquary Tower+1% Synergy
$2.20
Maze of Ith+1% Synergy
$7.24
War Room-3% Synergy
$4.93
Riptide Laboratory-4% Synergy
$0.39
Rivendell-5% Synergy
$1.50
Rogue's Passage-8% Synergy
$0.39
Inventors' Fair-8% Synergy
$10.34
Academy Ruins-9% Synergy
$10.37
Otawara, Soaring City-11% Synergy
$18.92
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Sky Diamond+20% Synergy
$0.19
Caged Sun+17% Synergy
$3.18
Patchwork Banner+13% Synergy
$6.11
Nyx Lotus+9% Synergy
$5.02
Midnight Clock+8% Synergy
$0.41
Worn Powerstone+8% Synergy
$0.25
Decanter of Endless Water+5% Synergy
$3.66
Machine God's Effigy+3% Synergy
$4.37
Extraplanar Lens+2% Synergy
$9.64
Hedron Archive+2% Synergy
$0.23
Heraldic Banner+2% Synergy
$0.25
Gauntlet of Power+1% Synergy
$3.43
Arcane Signet0% Synergy
$0.38
Mind Stone0% Synergy
$0.21
Thought Vessel-1% Synergy
$1.21
Thran Dynamo-1% Synergy
$3.07
Gilded Lotus-3% Synergy
$0.84
Commander's Sphere-3% Synergy
$0.13
Throne of Eldraine-3% Synergy
$25.64
Fellwar Stone-6% Synergy
$0.88
Sol Ring-7% Synergy
$1.14
Lands
The mana base foundation for Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Path of Ancestry+17% Synergy
$0.20
Myriad Landscape+8% Synergy
$0.16
Cavern of Souls+6% Synergy
$34.74
Glasspool Mimic+4% Synergy
$4.53
Snow-Covered Island+2% Synergy
$0.83
Jwari Disruption+1% Synergy
$0.33
Island-4% Synergy
$0.08
Sea Gate Restoration-7% Synergy
$32.46
Sink into Stupor-12% Synergy
$8.79
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