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Llawan, Cephalid Empress
Price tag $0.85

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

#2582 Current Rank
#2779 Last Week
#2488 Last Month

High Synergy Cards

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

Shifting Sky Shifting Sky
+78% Synergy $0.29
Painter's Servant Painter's Servant
+68% Synergy $67.53
Alter Reality Alter Reality
+67% Synergy $1.10
Sway of Illusion Sway of Illusion
+65% Synergy $0.64
Glamerdye Glamerdye
+56% Synergy $2.03
Sleight of Mind Sleight of Mind
+56% Synergy $0.29
Mind Bend Mind Bend
+56% Synergy $1.37
Swirl the Mists Swirl the Mists
+52% Synergy $0.33
Spectral Shift Spectral Shift
+52% Synergy $0.39
Wash Out Wash Out
+51% Synergy $0.38

Top Cards

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

Blind Seer Blind Seer
+47% Synergy $0.85
Grindstone Grindstone
+45% Synergy $10.31
Insight Insight
+44% Synergy $1.82
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+34% Synergy $1.60
Fabricate Fabricate
+26% Synergy $9.10
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+25% Synergy $8.92
High Tide High Tide
+9% Synergy $1.03
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+7% Synergy $1.29
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $4.94
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+18% Synergy $53.63
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+17% Synergy $14.79
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+12% Synergy $1.24
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+7% Synergy $40.86
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+7% Synergy $18.92
Force of Will Force of Will
+3% Synergy $62.72
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+2% Synergy $45.55
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $98.84
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
-1% Synergy $33.75
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-1% Synergy $86.10

Creatures

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

Tidal Visionary Tidal Visionary
+42% Synergy $0.14
Scuttlemutt Scuttlemutt
+37% Synergy $0.19
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+36% Synergy $0.94
Indigo Faerie Indigo Faerie
+35% Synergy $0.19
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+30% Synergy $26.89
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
+30% Synergy $5.38
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+26% Synergy $1.42
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+25% Synergy $2.79
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+23% Synergy $0.33
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+20% Synergy $3.25
Metathran Transport Metathran Transport
+18% Synergy $0.16
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+17% Synergy $0.20
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+16% Synergy $0.45
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+16% Synergy $14.66
Fatespinner Fatespinner
+15% Synergy $11.23
Spellskite Spellskite
+13% Synergy $6.89
Callous Oppressor Callous Oppressor
+13% Synergy $1.58
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+12% Synergy $5.13
Willbreaker Willbreaker
+12% Synergy $1.47
Fylamarid Fylamarid
+11% Synergy $0.16
Cephalid Looter Cephalid Looter
+10% Synergy $0.11
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+9% Synergy $0.09
Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor
+9% Synergy $0.50
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+8% Synergy $3.04
Cephalid Broker Cephalid Broker
+8% Synergy $0.18
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+7% Synergy $23.99
Cephalid Constable Cephalid Constable
+7% Synergy $5.17
Vodalian Mystic Vodalian Mystic
+7% Synergy $0.21
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+6% Synergy $0.50
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+5% Synergy $0.19
Grand Architect Grand Architect
+5% Synergy $0.94
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+5% Synergy $173.26
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+4% Synergy $8.30
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+4% Synergy $16.93
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+4% Synergy $1.01
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+4% Synergy $0.63
Master of Waves Master of Waves
+3% Synergy $0.40
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+2% Synergy $3.63
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+1% Synergy $2.34
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
0% Synergy $21.40
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
0% Synergy $3.54
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
0% Synergy $8.53
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-1% Synergy $0.23
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-1% Synergy $1.97
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
-1% Synergy $0.73
Silver Myr Silver Myr
-1% Synergy $0.45
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-2% Synergy $1.29
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
-3% Synergy $0.97
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
-4% Synergy $2.28
Spark Double Spark Double
-5% Synergy $11.42

Instants

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

Hibernation Hibernation
+41% Synergy $0.34
Sea Kings' Blessing Sea Kings' Blessing
+38% Synergy $6.45
Whim of Volrath Whim of Volrath
+36% Synergy $6.57
Crystal Spray Crystal Spray
+27% Synergy $12.07
Hydroblast Hydroblast
+21% Synergy $4.39
Quickchange Quickchange
+20% Synergy $0.18
Blue Elemental Blast Blue Elemental Blast
+19% Synergy $1.50
Thoughtlace Thoughtlace
+13% Synergy $0.44
Swan Song Swan Song
+11% Synergy $7.83
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+10% Synergy $1.96
Flash Flood Flash Flood
+10% Synergy $0.41
Long-Term Plans Long-Term Plans
+8% Synergy $2.84
Displace Displace
+6% Synergy $0.44
Prismatic Lace Prismatic Lace
+6% Synergy $0.86
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+5% Synergy $47.15
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+5% Synergy $4.46
Evacuation Evacuation
+4% Synergy $0.18
Capsize Capsize
+3% Synergy $0.82
Tale's End Tale's End
+3% Synergy $2.03
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+2% Synergy $6.11
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+2% Synergy $8.80
Dispel Dispel
+1% Synergy $0.39
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+1% Synergy $8.51
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+1% Synergy $3.97
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
0% Synergy $0.16
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
0% Synergy $2.94
Essence Flux Essence Flux
0% Synergy $0.77
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $52.65
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $7.56
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-1% Synergy $0.17
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
-1% Synergy $1.25
Snap Snap
-2% Synergy $2.41
Unwind Unwind
-2% Synergy $1.36
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-2% Synergy $16.16
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
-2% Synergy $0.74
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
-2% Synergy $2.54
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $2.29
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-3% Synergy $0.22
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
-4% Synergy $2.30
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-5% Synergy $1.93
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-8% Synergy $0.42
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-8% Synergy $1.25
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-10% Synergy $6.70
Resculpt Resculpt
-10% Synergy $0.34
Negate Negate
-11% Synergy $0.24
Pongify Pongify
-12% Synergy $1.74
Aetherize Aetherize
-12% Synergy $0.52
Opt Opt
-12% Synergy $0.12
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-15% Synergy $0.14
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-16% Synergy $0.86

Sorceries

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

Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+21% Synergy $6.67
Trait Doctoring Trait Doctoring
+19% Synergy $0.26
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+12% Synergy $2.18
Ponder Ponder
+10% Synergy $1.29
Govern the Guildless Govern the Guildless
+9% Synergy $0.27
Preordain Preordain
+8% Synergy $0.58
Inundate Inundate
+8% Synergy $6.79
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+7% Synergy $0.57
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+5% Synergy $0.14
Paradigm Shift Paradigm Shift
+5% Synergy $5.87
Reshape Reshape
+3% Synergy $4.02
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+3% Synergy $387.93
Retraced Image Retraced Image
+3% Synergy $8.34
Step Through Step Through
+2% Synergy $0.12
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $30.36
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+1% Synergy $0.19
Windfall Windfall
0% Synergy $4.14
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-2% Synergy $0.17
Ravenform Ravenform
-2% Synergy $0.19
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-3% Synergy $1.77
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-6% Synergy $3.18

Utility Artifacts

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

Distorting Lens Distorting Lens
+41% Synergy $0.61
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+21% Synergy $1.44
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+15% Synergy $17.25
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+15% Synergy $4.83
Quicksilver Fountain Quicksilver Fountain
+12% Synergy $5.49
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+10% Synergy $1.12
Meekstone Meekstone
+9% Synergy $11.91
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+4% Synergy $10.39
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+3% Synergy $0.39
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+3% Synergy $6.38
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+2% Synergy $0.70
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-3% Synergy $2.50
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.58
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-4% Synergy $34.49
The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $99.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.23

Enchantments

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

Douse Douse
+43% Synergy $0.29
Chill Chill
+38% Synergy $0.94
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+28% Synergy $6.06
Wrath of Marit Lage Wrath of Marit Lage
+23% Synergy $0.19
High Seas High Seas
+21% Synergy $0.22
Dream Tides Dream Tides
+17% Synergy $0.37
Mana Maze Mana Maze
+12% Synergy $4.06
Telepathy Telepathy
+10% Synergy $1.50
Frozen Aether Frozen Aether
+10% Synergy $1.44
Tidal Control Tidal Control
+9% Synergy $0.88
Dismiss into Dream Dismiss into Dream
+7% Synergy $0.66
Shimmer Shimmer
+7% Synergy $2.51
Arcane Laboratory Arcane Laboratory
+6% Synergy $0.70
Breath of Dreams Breath of Dreams
+6% Synergy $0.16
Propaganda Propaganda
+5% Synergy $3.23
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+5% Synergy $0.18
Sisay's Ingenuity Sisay's Ingenuity
+5% Synergy $0.23
Well-Laid Plans Well-Laid Plans
+5% Synergy $0.38
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+3% Synergy $11.16
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+3% Synergy $6.49
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
0% Synergy $3.20
Witness Protection Witness Protection
0% Synergy $0.04
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
-1% Synergy $7.55
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
-2% Synergy $1.10
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-11% Synergy $3.14

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
0% Synergy $21.45
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-6% Synergy $6.44

Utility Lands

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

Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+13% Synergy $9.95
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+9% Synergy $0.18
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+7% Synergy $7.91
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+7% Synergy $0.50
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+6% Synergy $7.65
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $5.01
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.28
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+5% Synergy $21.55
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+5% Synergy $15.64
Soldevi Excavations Soldevi Excavations
+5% Synergy $9.07
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $35.94
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+4% Synergy $1.67
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+3% Synergy $0.11
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.66
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+2% Synergy $0.22
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+1% Synergy $45.08
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.11
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+1% Synergy $2.13
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.59
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+1% Synergy $0.11
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
0% Synergy $0.49
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-1% Synergy $0.20
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $5.27
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-1% Synergy $11.66
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy $20.40
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-3% Synergy $6.36
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-6% Synergy $0.74
Rivendell Rivendell
-6% Synergy $1.50
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $3.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.21
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+9% Synergy $31.84
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $0.72
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+4% Synergy $3.30
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+4% Synergy $8.99
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $3.53
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+1% Synergy $175.80
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+1% Synergy $832.25
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+1% Synergy $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.04
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
0% Synergy $115.71
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
0% Synergy $399.08
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-2% Synergy $0.53
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.17
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-4% Synergy $33.69
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-4% Synergy $0.88
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-5% Synergy $5.11
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-5% Synergy $3.55
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
-5% Synergy $4.08
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.32
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-7% Synergy $0.23
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $1.71

Lands

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

Demolition Field Demolition Field
+5% Synergy $0.27
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+3% Synergy $41.20
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $42.67
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+2% Synergy $0.81
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $30.36
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
0% Synergy $4.38
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.15
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $7.56
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.21
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-2% Synergy $1.29
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $25.95
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $16.58
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $14.36

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