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Llawan, Cephalid Empress
Price tag $0.93

Legendary CreatureOctopus Noble

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2617 Current Rank
#2733 Last Week
#2407 Last Month

High Synergy Cards

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

Shifting Sky Shifting Sky
+79% Synergy $0.30
Alter Reality Alter Reality
+70% Synergy $0.90
Painter's Servant Painter's Servant
+70% Synergy $67.21
Sway of Illusion Sway of Illusion
+68% Synergy $0.66
Glamerdye Glamerdye
+63% Synergy $1.80
Sleight of Mind Sleight of Mind
+62% Synergy $0.33
Mind Bend Mind Bend
+57% Synergy $1.41
Spectral Shift Spectral Shift
+55% Synergy $0.39
Wash Out Wash Out
+55% Synergy $0.32
Swirl the Mists Swirl the Mists
+53% Synergy $0.33

Top Cards

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

Blind Seer Blind Seer
+51% Synergy $0.84
Douse Douse
+46% Synergy $0.28
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+40% Synergy $1.15
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+36% Synergy $1.85
Fabricate Fabricate
+27% Synergy $8.72
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+24% Synergy $10.49
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+7% Synergy $1.27
High Tide High Tide
+6% Synergy $1.03
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+1% Synergy $4.34
Counterspell Counterspell
-2% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+17% Synergy $51.13
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+16% Synergy $13.26
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+10% Synergy $1.89
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+7% Synergy $17.54
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+6% Synergy $43.88
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+4% Synergy $44.22
Force of Will Force of Will
+3% Synergy $64.58
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $716.12
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $94.95
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
0% Synergy $383.77

Creatures

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

Tidal Visionary Tidal Visionary
+45% Synergy $0.15
Scuttlemutt Scuttlemutt
+42% Synergy $0.16
Indigo Faerie Indigo Faerie
+39% Synergy $0.22
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+36% Synergy $23.95
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
+32% Synergy $4.29
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+26% Synergy $2.19
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+24% Synergy $0.78
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+22% Synergy $0.29
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+22% Synergy $2.72
Metathran Transport Metathran Transport
+19% Synergy $0.14
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+18% Synergy $0.27
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+18% Synergy $12.63
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+17% Synergy $0.58
Fatespinner Fatespinner
+17% Synergy $12.39
Willbreaker Willbreaker
+15% Synergy $1.43
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+13% Synergy $3.87
Spellskite Spellskite
+13% Synergy $8.99
Callous Oppressor Callous Oppressor
+12% Synergy $1.50
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+11% Synergy $1.94
Fylamarid Fylamarid
+11% Synergy $0.16
Cephalid Looter Cephalid Looter
+10% Synergy $0.13
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+9% Synergy $24.56
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+9% Synergy $0.23
Cephalid Broker Cephalid Broker
+8% Synergy $0.19
Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor
+8% Synergy $0.61
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+7% Synergy $0.41
Vodalian Mystic Vodalian Mystic
+7% Synergy $0.25
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+6% Synergy $0.23
Grand Architect Grand Architect
+6% Synergy $1.00
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+6% Synergy $180.40
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+5% Synergy $0.68
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+4% Synergy $7.63
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+4% Synergy $17.93
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+4% Synergy $0.84
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+3% Synergy $11.80
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+3% Synergy $3.45
Master of Waves Master of Waves
+3% Synergy $0.48
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+2% Synergy $1.94
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $1.73
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+1% Synergy $4.63
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
0% Synergy $0.47
Silver Myr Silver Myr
0% Synergy $0.37
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
-1% Synergy $1.85
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
-1% Synergy $7.94
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $0.26
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
-2% Synergy $0.96
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-3% Synergy $0.75
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
-4% Synergy $2.84
Spark Double Spark Double
-4% Synergy $8.16
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
-4% Synergy $37.35

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Llawan, Cephalid Empress safe.

Sea Kings' Blessing Sea Kings' Blessing
+42% Synergy $7.41
Hibernation Hibernation
+41% Synergy $0.44
Whim of Volrath Whim of Volrath
+40% Synergy $5.40
Crystal Spray Crystal Spray
+28% Synergy $10.36
Quickchange Quickchange
+23% Synergy $0.16
Blue Elemental Blast Blue Elemental Blast
+22% Synergy $1.55
Hydroblast Hydroblast
+21% Synergy $3.32
Thoughtlace Thoughtlace
+14% Synergy $0.35
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+13% Synergy $0.82
Swan Song Swan Song
+12% Synergy $8.48
Flash Flood Flash Flood
+11% Synergy $0.46
Displace Displace
+9% Synergy $0.38
Long-Term Plans Long-Term Plans
+9% Synergy $3.11
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+6% Synergy $4.92
Prismatic Lace Prismatic Lace
+6% Synergy $0.86
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+5% Synergy $45.90
Tale's End Tale's End
+5% Synergy $1.80
Jaded Response Jaded Response
+5% Synergy $0.10
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+2% Synergy $5.74
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+2% Synergy $1.42
Dispel Dispel
+2% Synergy $0.31
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+2% Synergy $8.08
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+2% Synergy $3.92
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+1% Synergy $1.36
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $46.95
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $7.76
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+1% Synergy $9.65
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+1% Synergy $0.56
Unwind Unwind
0% Synergy $0.78
Evacuation Evacuation
0% Synergy $0.14
Snap Snap
-1% Synergy $2.15
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
-2% Synergy $1.71
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-2% Synergy $0.12
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-3% Synergy $0.19
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
-3% Synergy $1.35
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-3% Synergy $15.61
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
-3% Synergy $0.43
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
-3% Synergy $3.14
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-4% Synergy $1.83
Rewind Rewind
-5% Synergy $0.41
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-6% Synergy $1.16
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-8% Synergy $0.58
Opt Opt
-8% Synergy $0.10
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-8% Synergy $10.54
Aetherize Aetherize
-11% Synergy $0.36
Pongify Pongify
-12% Synergy $1.81
Negate Negate
-12% Synergy $0.26
Resculpt Resculpt
-12% Synergy $0.26
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-16% Synergy $1.52
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-16% Synergy $0.24

Sorceries

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

Trait Doctoring Trait Doctoring
+21% Synergy $0.27
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+19% Synergy $7.84
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+13% Synergy $1.96
Ponder Ponder
+12% Synergy $1.67
Inundate Inundate
+9% Synergy $7.95
Govern the Guildless Govern the Guildless
+9% Synergy $0.29
Preordain Preordain
+7% Synergy $0.58
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+6% Synergy $0.50
Paradigm Shift Paradigm Shift
+5% Synergy $6.03
Reshape Reshape
+3% Synergy $3.13
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+3% Synergy $0.08
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+3% Synergy $394.68
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $36.04
Retraced Image Retraced Image
+2% Synergy $7.82
Step Through Step Through
+1% Synergy $0.13
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
0% Synergy $0.24
Windfall Windfall
-2% Synergy $3.98
Ravenform Ravenform
-2% Synergy $0.17
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-3% Synergy $1.32
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-4% Synergy $0.12
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-7% Synergy $3.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Grindstone Grindstone
+43% Synergy $10.91
Distorting Lens Distorting Lens
+42% Synergy $0.59
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+21% Synergy $2.19
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+18% Synergy $16.26
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+17% Synergy $3.47
Quicksilver Fountain Quicksilver Fountain
+11% Synergy $5.78
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+9% Synergy $0.80
Meekstone Meekstone
+9% Synergy $12.67
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+5% Synergy $0.37
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+5% Synergy $9.80
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+3% Synergy $5.14
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+1% Synergy $0.73
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+1% Synergy $36.97
Winter Orb Winter Orb
0% Synergy $9.94
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-1% Synergy $3.69
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.12
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-4% Synergy $32.17
The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $78.29
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.21

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Llawan, Cephalid Empress's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Insight Insight
+42% Synergy $1.87
Chill Chill
+39% Synergy $0.59
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+27% Synergy $5.49
Wrath of Marit Lage Wrath of Marit Lage
+22% Synergy $0.19
High Seas High Seas
+21% Synergy $0.22
Dream Tides Dream Tides
+18% Synergy $0.39
Mana Maze Mana Maze
+13% Synergy $3.64
Telepathy Telepathy
+11% Synergy $0.77
Frozen Aether Frozen Aether
+11% Synergy $1.36
Tidal Control Tidal Control
+11% Synergy $0.88
Dismiss into Dream Dismiss into Dream
+8% Synergy $0.64
Shimmer Shimmer
+8% Synergy $2.69
Propaganda Propaganda
+7% Synergy $2.29
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+6% Synergy $3.04
Arcane Laboratory Arcane Laboratory
+6% Synergy $0.84
Sisay's Ingenuity Sisay's Ingenuity
+6% Synergy $0.27
Thought Lash Thought Lash
+5% Synergy $8.25
Cowardice Cowardice
+5% Synergy $0.49
Breath of Dreams Breath of Dreams
+5% Synergy $0.18
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+4% Synergy $0.17
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+4% Synergy $6.43
Confounding Conundrum Confounding Conundrum
+4% Synergy $0.17
Stasis Stasis
+4% Synergy $17.40
Overburden Overburden
+4% Synergy $9.12
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+1% Synergy $0.12
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
-3% Synergy $1.00
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-11% Synergy $1.89

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Llawan, Cephalid Empress to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
0% Synergy $21.72
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
0% Synergy $3.19
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-4% Synergy $6.62

Utility Lands

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

Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+13% Synergy $10.89
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+7% Synergy $7.61
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.29
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+5% Synergy $0.18
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+5% Synergy $0.48
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+5% Synergy $13.61
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+5% Synergy $5.90
Soldevi Excavations Soldevi Excavations
+5% Synergy $9.89
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $1.70
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $35.36
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+4% Synergy $1.21
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $18.47
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.95
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $39.21
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+2% Synergy $0.56
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+1% Synergy $11.40
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+1% Synergy $0.33
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.13
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.39
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
0% Synergy $0.65
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
0% Synergy $2.90
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $3.03
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-1% Synergy $0.11
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-1% Synergy $6.13
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy $18.45
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-6% Synergy $0.82
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-6% Synergy $46.25
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $1.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+12% Synergy $23.37
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.24
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+4% Synergy $8.70
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $1.05
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+3% Synergy $3.55
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $3.64
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.46
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+1% Synergy $181.24
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+1% Synergy $0.22
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+1% Synergy $38.46
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+1% Synergy $32.95
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
0% Synergy $109.39
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-2% Synergy $78.39
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-3% Synergy $26.71
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.49
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-4% Synergy $0.43
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-4% Synergy $2.63
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-4% Synergy $1.06
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
-4% Synergy $4.29
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.13
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-5% Synergy $3.47
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-7% Synergy $0.25
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $1.04

Lands

The mana base foundation for Llawan, Cephalid Empress decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Demolition Field Demolition Field
+5% Synergy $0.52
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+4% Synergy $38.48
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+4% Synergy $35.29
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $36.04
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $7.76
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $1.73
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+1% Synergy $0.97
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+1% Synergy $4.63
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.16
Island Island
-2% Synergy $0.06
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $26.43
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $15.26
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $13.38
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-3% Synergy $23.54

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