Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor
$0.56
$0.56Legendary 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
#2936
Current Rank
#3353
Last Week
#2441
Past 2 Years
366
Decks
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor decks.
Emrakul, the Exigent Doom+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$15.92
Lyra, Tolarian Archangel+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.39
Fblthp, Impossibly Lost+0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.28
The Theorist, Jace Beleren-4% Synergy
in 2% of decks
$47.63
Geist of Saint Thalia-6% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.33
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor's abilities and overall game plan.
Cephalid Looter+76% Synergy
in 77% of decks
$0.11
Llawan, Cephalid Empress+76% Synergy
in 77% of decks
$0.87
Cephalid Constable+76% Synergy
in 77% of decks
$5.54
Verity Circle+74% Synergy
in 76% of decks
$1.62
Callous Oppressor+73% Synergy
in 74% of decks
$1.66
Cephalid Broker+72% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$0.17
Cephalid Retainer+66% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.23
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows+66% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$0.35
Theft of Dreams+66% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.37
Cephalid Facetaker+63% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$4.16
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor decks.
Cephalid Looter+76% Synergy
in 77% of decks
$0.11
Llawan, Cephalid Empress+76% Synergy
in 77% of decks
$0.87
Cephalid Constable+76% Synergy
in 77% of decks
$5.54
Verity Circle+74% Synergy
in 76% of decks
$1.62
Callous Oppressor+73% Synergy
in 74% of decks
$1.66
Cephalid Broker+72% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$0.17
Cephalid Retainer+66% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.23
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows+66% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$0.35
Theft of Dreams+66% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.37
Counterspell+4% Synergy
in 70% of decks
$4.32
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Thassa's Oracle+1% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$22.61
Cyclonic Rift-1% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$39.05
Consecrated Sphinx-3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$31.88
Ancient Tomb-4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$124.90
Force of Will-4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$58.33
Rhystic Study-5% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$67.79
Fierce Guardianship-8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$66.95
Mystical Tutor-9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$16.95
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Cephalid Facetaker+63% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$4.16
Cephalid Illusionist+59% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$1.16
Archetype of Imagination+56% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$1.16
Wonder+55% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$3.67
Omen Hawker+53% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$0.35
Shield Broker+53% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$0.22
Willbreaker+50% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$1.59
Cephalid Inkmage+43% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$0.21
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant+35% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.30
Sea-Dasher Octopus+33% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.82
Mothdust Changeling+32% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1.14
Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus+30% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.21
Acquisition Octopus+30% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.26
Lorthos, the Tidemaker+28% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.34
Universal Automaton+27% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.59
Amoeboid Changeling+27% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.76
Elder Deep-Fiend+25% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.30
Mesmerizing Benthid+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.53
Stormtide Leviathan+22% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$1.37
Shapesharer+22% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$5.71
Unctus, Grand Metatect+21% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.40
Tidal Terror+19% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.15
Metallic Mimic+18% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$1.18
Octavia, Living Thesis+16% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.89
Adaptive Automaton+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.39
Spawning Kraken+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$13.24
Defiler of Dreams+13% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.52
Omni-Changeling+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.34
Bubble Smuggler+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.06
Keen Buccaneer+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.19
Icewrought Sentry+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.20
Octoprophet+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.08
Gadwick, the Wizened+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.60
Bloodline Pretender+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.29
Illithid Harvester+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.38
Summon: Leviathan+7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.47
Sealock Monster+7% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.08
Fallowsage+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.31
Drift of Phantasms+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.31
Serpent of Yawning Depths+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$9.51
Scourge of Fleets+6% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$2.93
Nadir Kraken+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.44
Thassa's Oracle+1% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$22.61
Glasspool Mimic+1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$7.00
Laboratory Maniac0% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$2.00
Consecrated Sphinx-3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$31.88
Chasm Skulker-4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.97
Phyrexian Metamorph-6% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$2.25
Solemn Simulacrum-7% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.55
Hullbreaker Horror-12% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$6.92
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor safe.
Deluge+23% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.32
Dramatic Reversal+23% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.44
High Tide+18% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$2.03
Blustersquall+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.42
Turnabout+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.29
Keep Watch+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$2.85
Reality Shift+8% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.29
Plagiarize+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.46
Cryptic Command+5% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$7.30
Engulf the Shore+4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$3.63
Rapid Hybridization+3% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.99
Jwari Disruption+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.36
Capsize+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.71
Fact or Fiction+2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.22
Aetherize+2% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.56
Negate+1% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.22
Aetherspouts+0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.76
Flow of Knowledge+0% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.23
Pongify0% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$3.07
Dig Through Time-1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.32
Cyclonic Rift-1% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$39.05
Resculpt-3% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.25
Rewind-3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.58
Blue Sun's Zenith-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.17
Arcane Denial-4% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$2.16
Force of Will-4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$58.33
Muddle the Mixture-5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$3.15
Archmage's Charm-6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.98
Mana Drain-7% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$55.56
Force of Negation-8% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$45.68
Fierce Guardianship-8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$66.95
Mystical Tutor-9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$16.95
Swan Song-10% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$11.90
Sink into Stupor-11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$9.25
Brainstorm-12% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.67
Snap-13% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.52
An Offer You Can't Refuse-15% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$3.37
Opt-17% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.31
Frantic Search-17% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.88
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor's game plan and control the board.
Whelming Wave+44% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$1.14
Deep Analysis+25% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.27
Sleep+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.28
Energy Tap+12% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.29
Crush of Tentacles+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.70
Ravenform+10% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.33
Wash Out+8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.41
Curse of the Swine+8% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.29
Distant Melody+6% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.40
Retraced Image+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$9.22
Raise the Palisade+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$10.44
Spectral Deluge+0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$4.21
Treasure Cruise+0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.25
Ponder-4% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$2.61
Sea Gate Restoration-8% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$36.95
Windfall-9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$5.39
Fabricate-9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$10.54
Preordain-11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.86
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Kefnet's Monument+48% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$0.44
Hylda's Crown of Winter+39% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.44
Maskwood Nexus+27% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$2.68
Urza's Incubator+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$20.26
Storage Matrix+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.63
Riptide Replicator+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.90
Winter Orb+7% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$22.23
Bident of Thassa+7% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.50
Birthing Boughs+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.31
Wayfarer's Bauble+7% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.28
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.93
Herald's Horn+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$4.72
Static Orb+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$15.62
Sapphire Medallion+4% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$8.30
Lightning Greaves+4% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$4.80
Vedalken Shackles+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$8.80
Sword of the Animist+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$6.05
Howling Mine+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$5.48
Isochron Scepter-6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$13.41
Swiftfoot Boots-11% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.87
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Dismiss into Dream+44% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.75
Aboshan's Desire+44% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.24
Betrayal+42% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.27
Levitation+41% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.33
Lost in the Maze+28% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.23
Reflections of Littjara+27% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$2.82
Opposition+27% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$1.04
Cowardice+21% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.53
Time of Ice+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.14
Think Tank+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.23
Arcane Adaptation+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$3.51
Frozen Aether+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.44
Kindred Discovery+9% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$5.16
Immobilizing Ink+8% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.11
Flood+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.20
Unstoppable Plan+7% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.92
Scroll of Isildur+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.48
Web of Inertia+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.72
Faces of the Past+6% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$8.83
Propaganda+5% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$2.17
Observed Stasis+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.26
Leyline of Transformation+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.62
Quest for Ula's Temple+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.64
Persuasion+5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.30
Retreat to Coralhelm+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.44
Imprisoned in the Moon+3% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.34
Back to Basics+2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$6.14
Pemmin's Aura+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$10.06
Witness Protection0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.27
Reconnaissance Mission-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.37
Mystic Remora-3% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$13.30
Rhystic Study-5% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$67.79
Wizard Class-11% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.22
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage+31% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$5.61
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries-4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$10.77
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Cephalid Coliseum+40% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.32
Arcane Lighthouse+18% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$1.80
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+15% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$43.93
Castle Vantress+12% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.34
Coral Atoll+10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.58
Lonely Sandbar+9% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.22
Skyline Cascade+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.08
Halimar Depths+6% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.40
Terrain Generator+6% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$2.19
Detection Tower+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.05
Mutavault+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.19
Minamo, School at Water's Edge+4% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$57.92
Temple of the False God+3% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.32
Remote Isle+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.23
Scavenger Grounds+2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.32
Command Beacon+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$8.96
Three Tree City+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$30.13
Maze of Ith+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$9.74
Mystic Sanctuary+0% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$1.32
Reliquary Tower0% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$5.16
Riptide Laboratory-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.62
Ancient Tomb-4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$124.90
War Room-4% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$3.75
Rogue's Passage-7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.93
Otawara, Soaring City-10% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$27.50
Academy Ruins-10% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$9.16
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Sky Diamond+19% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.27
Caged Sun+17% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$3.89
Patchwork Banner+11% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$2.78
Nyx Lotus+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$4.73
Firdoch Core+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.26
Worn Powerstone+7% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.36
Midnight Clock+4% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.57
Heraldic Banner+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.31
Gauntlet of Power+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$4.42
Thought Vessel+0% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$1.98
Decanter of Endless Water+0% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$4.33
Hedron Archive0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.36
Thran Dynamo0% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$4.57
Throne of Eldraine0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$29.44
Mind Stone-1% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.30
Commander's Sphere-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.33
Extraplanar Lens-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$13.86
Arcane Signet-2% Synergy
in 62% of decks
$0.57
Gilded Lotus-3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.29
Fellwar Stone-5% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.85
Sol Ring-6% Synergy
in 78% of decks
$1.61
Lands
The mana base foundation for Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Path of Ancestry+18% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$11.73
Myriad Landscape+8% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.33
Cavern of Souls+4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$51.51
Jwari Disruption+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.36
Glasspool Mimic+1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$7.00
Snow-Covered Island+0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.33
Island0% Synergy
in 93% of decks
$0.08
Sea Gate Restoration-8% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$36.95
Hydroelectric Specimen-9% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.23
Sink into Stupor-11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$9.25
Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor Deck Stats
Based on 366 Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9 |
| 2 | 14 |
| 3 | 19 |
| 4 | 11 |
| 5 | 6 |
| 6 | 2 |
| 7 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 26
- Instant 11
- Sorcery 6
- Artifact 11
- Enchantment 9
- Planeswalker 1
- Land 35
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 26 |
| Instant | 11 |
| Sorcery | 6 |
| Artifact | 11 |
| Enchantment | 9 |
| Planeswalker | 1 |
| Land | 35 |
Lands: 28 basic, 7 nonbasic
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