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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

#2566 Current Rank
#3187 Last Week
#2490 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 $1.11
Sway of Illusion Sway of Illusion
+65% Synergy $0.64
Glamerdye Glamerdye
+56% Synergy $1.96
Sleight of Mind Sleight of Mind
+56% Synergy $0.29
Mind Bend Mind Bend
+56% Synergy $1.42
Swirl the Mists Swirl the Mists
+52% Synergy $0.31
Spectral Shift Spectral Shift
+52% Synergy $0.39
Wash Out Wash Out
+51% Synergy $0.37

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 $10.36
Insight Insight
+44% Synergy $1.82
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+34% Synergy $1.61
Fabricate Fabricate
+26% Synergy $9.10
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+25% Synergy $9.09
High Tide High Tide
+9% Synergy $1.03
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+7% Synergy $1.28
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $4.72
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 $54.27
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+17% Synergy $15.02
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 $62.81
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+2% Synergy $46.80
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $100.35
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
-1% Synergy $33.75
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-1% Synergy $85.02

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 $0.93
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 $5.54
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+26% Synergy $1.45
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+25% Synergy $2.79
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+23% Synergy $0.33
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+20% Synergy $3.28
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 $11.06
Spellskite Spellskite
+13% Synergy $6.88
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 $0.11
Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor
+9% Synergy $0.50
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+8% Synergy $3.02
Cephalid Broker Cephalid Broker
+8% Synergy $0.18
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+7% Synergy $23.97
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 $8.51
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+4% Synergy $17.24
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 $3.73
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+1% Synergy $2.34
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
0% Synergy $21.92
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
0% Synergy $3.30
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
0% Synergy $8.78
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-1% Synergy $0.23
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-1% Synergy $1.85
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 $1.27
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
-3% Synergy $0.98
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
-4% Synergy $2.35
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 $0.17
Blue Elemental Blast Blue Elemental Blast
+19% Synergy $1.50
Thoughtlace Thoughtlace
+13% Synergy $0.45
Swan Song Swan Song
+11% Synergy $7.47
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+10% Synergy $2.00
Flash Flood Flash Flood
+10% Synergy $0.41
Long-Term Plans Long-Term Plans
+8% Synergy $2.84
Displace Displace
+6% Synergy $0.47
Prismatic Lace Prismatic Lace
+6% Synergy $0.84
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+5% Synergy $47.03
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+5% Synergy $4.44
Evacuation Evacuation
+4% Synergy $0.19
Capsize Capsize
+3% Synergy $0.80
Tale's End Tale's End
+3% Synergy $1.93
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+2% Synergy $6.11
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+2% Synergy $8.80
Dispel Dispel
+1% Synergy $0.37
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+1% Synergy $8.51
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+1% Synergy $3.98
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
0% Synergy $0.16
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
0% Synergy $2.92
Essence Flux Essence Flux
0% Synergy $0.78
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $52.76
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $7.26
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-1% Synergy $0.16
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
-1% Synergy $1.25
Snap Snap
-2% Synergy $2.17
Unwind Unwind
-2% Synergy $1.28
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-2% Synergy $16.31
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
-2% Synergy $0.78
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
-2% Synergy $2.54
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $2.15
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-3% Synergy $0.23
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
-4% Synergy $2.24
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-5% Synergy $1.95
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-8% Synergy $0.42
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-8% Synergy $1.26
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-10% Synergy $6.70
Resculpt Resculpt
-10% Synergy $0.34
Negate Negate
-11% Synergy $0.24
Pongify Pongify
-12% Synergy $1.67
Aetherize Aetherize
-12% Synergy $0.51
Opt Opt
-12% Synergy $0.10
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-15% Synergy $0.13
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-16% Synergy $0.88

Sorceries

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

Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+21% Synergy $6.50
Trait Doctoring Trait Doctoring
+19% Synergy $0.26
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+12% Synergy $2.18
Ponder Ponder
+10% Synergy $1.26
Govern the Guildless Govern the Guildless
+9% Synergy $0.27
Preordain Preordain
+8% Synergy $0.57
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 $6.00
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 $30.25
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+1% Synergy $0.19
Windfall Windfall
0% Synergy $4.26
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-2% Synergy $0.17
Ravenform Ravenform
-2% Synergy $0.16
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-3% Synergy $1.77
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-6% Synergy $3.21

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 $4.81
Quicksilver Fountain Quicksilver Fountain
+12% Synergy $5.49
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+10% Synergy $1.11
Meekstone Meekstone
+9% Synergy $11.88
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+4% Synergy $10.07
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+3% Synergy $0.38
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+3% Synergy $6.12
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+2% Synergy $0.70
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-3% Synergy $2.66
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.53
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-4% Synergy $33.68
The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $100.03
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.37
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 $0.36
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 $0.69
Breath of Dreams Breath of Dreams
+6% Synergy $0.16
Propaganda Propaganda
+5% Synergy $3.38
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 $11.05
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+3% Synergy $6.49
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
0% Synergy $3.20
Witness Protection Witness Protection
0% Synergy $0.05
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
-1% Synergy $7.62
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
-2% Synergy $1.09
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-11% Synergy $3.18

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 $6.66

Utility Lands

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

Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+13% Synergy $10.26
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+9% Synergy $0.18
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+7% Synergy $7.74
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+7% Synergy $0.50
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+6% Synergy $7.69
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $5.28
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.30
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+5% Synergy $21.75
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+5% Synergy $15.64
Soldevi Excavations Soldevi Excavations
+5% Synergy $9.07
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $35.79
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+4% Synergy $1.67
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+3% Synergy $0.10
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.62
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+2% Synergy $0.22
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+1% Synergy $44.36
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.12
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+1% Synergy $2.16
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 $0.19
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $5.33
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-1% Synergy $11.66
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy $20.52
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-3% Synergy $6.44
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-6% Synergy $0.66
Rivendell Rivendell
-6% Synergy $1.45
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $3.67

Mana Artifacts

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

Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.22
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+9% Synergy $31.52
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $0.72
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+4% Synergy $3.40
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+4% Synergy $8.96
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $3.57
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+1% Synergy $175.72
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+1% Synergy $832.25
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+1% Synergy $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.23
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
0% Synergy $116.19
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
0% Synergy $399.08
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-2% Synergy $0.52
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.16
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-4% Synergy $33.73
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-4% Synergy $0.87
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-5% Synergy $5.34
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-5% Synergy $3.49
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
-5% Synergy $4.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.35
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-7% Synergy $0.25
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 $0.82
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $30.25
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
0% Synergy $4.40
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.15
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $7.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.22
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-2% Synergy $1.27
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $25.87
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $16.84
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $14.76

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