Llawan, Cephalid Empress
$0.88
$0.88Legendary Creature — Octopus Noble
High Synergy Cards
The highest-synergy picks for Llawan, Cephalid Empress's Stax builds — cards that lean hardest into the Stax theme.
Alter Reality+87% Synergy
$1.99
Painter's Servant+86% Synergy
$54.81
Grindstone+85% Synergy
$13.72
Tribute Mage+80% Synergy
$0.99
Shifting Sky+75% Synergy
$0.35
Mystic Remora+73% Synergy
$13.04
Trinket Mage+66% Synergy
$0.40
Sleight of Mind+62% Synergy
$0.34
Insight+62% Synergy
$1.90
Muddle the Mixture+60% Synergy
$2.58
Top Cards
The staple cards most Llawan, Cephalid Empress Stax decks run as their core.
Wash Out+57% Synergy
$0.40
Capsize+57% Synergy
$0.83
Fabricate+54% Synergy
$10.13
Merchant Scroll+54% Synergy
$5.00
Douse+50% Synergy
$0.32
Meekstone+49% Synergy
$12.33
Whim of Volrath+47% Synergy
$7.99
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner+47% Synergy
$5.71
Brainstorm+34% Synergy
$1.41
Sapphire Medallion+3% Synergy
$6.98
Game Changers
High-impact bombs that can take over a Llawan, Cephalid Empress Stax game on their own.
Mystical Tutor+53% Synergy
$16.42
Chrome Mox+41% Synergy
$165.23
Mana Vault+40% Synergy
$120.10
Glacial Chasm+37% Synergy
$19.75
Grim Monolith+32% Synergy
$475.47
Rhystic Study+31% Synergy
$69.93
Ancient Tomb+26% Synergy
$134.99
Thassa's Oracle+25% Synergy
$21.94
Force of Will+21% Synergy
$59.38
Cyclonic Rift+5% Synergy
$38.67
Creatures
Creatures that carry the Stax plan in Llawan, Cephalid Empress decks, from early pressure to payoff.
Blind Seer+50% Synergy
$0.88
Tidal Visionary+37% Synergy
$0.14
Leveler+36% Synergy
$5.01
Tidespout Tyrant+34% Synergy
$2.34
Harbinger of the Seas+28% Synergy
$1.97
Hullbreaker Horror+25% Synergy
$6.29
Phyrexian Devourer+25% Synergy
$38.65
Scuttlemutt+25% Synergy
$0.32
Metathran Transport+25% Synergy
$0.14
Fylamarid+25% Synergy
$0.21
Vodalian Mystic+25% Synergy
$0.19
Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor+25% Synergy
$0.54
Callous Oppressor+24% Synergy
$1.69
Laboratory Maniac+18% Synergy
$2.52
Stormtide Leviathan+18% Synergy
$1.92
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian+18% Synergy
$36.40
Padeem, Consul of Innovation+15% Synergy
$2.17
PuPu UFO+13% Synergy
$0.46
Indigo Faerie+12% Synergy
$0.18
Cephalid Broker+12% Synergy
$0.18
Vedalken Mastermind+12% Synergy
$0.38
Shrieking Drake+12% Synergy
$0.28
Ambassador Laquatus+12% Synergy
$1.90
Cephalid Looter+12% Synergy
$0.12
Keeper of the Mind+12% Synergy
$0.32
Spiny Starfish+12% Synergy
$0.24
Vodalian Mage+12% Synergy
$0.14
Cephalid Constable+12% Synergy
$5.24
Vesuvan Doppelganger+12% Synergy
Subtlety+11% Synergy
$11.66
Fatespinner+11% Synergy
$10.00
Pili-Pala+11% Synergy
$2.84
Meloku the Clouded Mirror+10% Synergy
$0.82
Gilded Drake+10% Synergy
$206.48
Grand Architect+9% Synergy
$1.02
Fog Bank+8% Synergy
$0.13
Walking Atlas+8% Synergy
$1.78
Archetype of Imagination+8% Synergy
$0.99
High Fae Trickster+7% Synergy
$4.75
Walking Ballista+7% Synergy
$11.08
Venser, Shaper Savant+6% Synergy
$1.12
Archmage Emeritus+5% Synergy
$0.59
Mulldrifter+5% Synergy
$0.32
Spellseeker+5% Synergy
$17.04
Defiler of Dreams+4% Synergy
$0.40
Ornithopter of Paradise+2% Synergy
$2.24
Hydroelectric Specimen-2% Synergy
$0.88
Faerie Mastermind-3% Synergy
$11.91
Phyrexian Metamorph-7% Synergy
$2.51
Solemn Simulacrum-9% Synergy
$0.32
Instants
Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Llawan, Cephalid Empress's Stax deck ahead.
Sway of Illusion+50% Synergy
$0.64
Sea Kings' Blessing+50% Synergy
$5.91
Mind Bend+49% Synergy
$1.82
Hibernation+37% Synergy
$0.24
Spectral Shift+37% Synergy
$0.44
Glamerdye+36% Synergy
$2.26
Brain Freeze+33% Synergy
$3.77
Dramatic Reversal+31% Synergy
$0.51
Cryptic Command+26% Synergy
$7.44
Whir of Invention+25% Synergy
$5.21
Crystal Spray+25% Synergy
$17.88
Blue Elemental Blast+24% Synergy
$1.75
Hydroblast+24% Synergy
$5.45
Swan Song+23% Synergy
$11.36
Daze+23% Synergy
$2.60
Reins of Power+23% Synergy
$2.63
Impulse+20% Synergy
$0.26
Evacuation+17% Synergy
$0.32
Fact or Fiction+16% Synergy
$0.25
Arcane Denial+14% Synergy
$1.67
Jaded Response+12% Synergy
$0.13
Aether Tradewinds+12% Synergy
$0.25
Thwart+12% Synergy
$3.52
Change the Equation+12% Synergy
$0.24
Illusionist's Gambit+11% Synergy
$0.41
Dismiss+11% Synergy
$0.14
Dizzy Spell+11% Synergy
$2.40
Submerge+11% Synergy
$12.85
Force of Negation+10% Synergy
$49.89
Gush+10% Synergy
$2.98
Dissipate+10% Synergy
$0.18
Gifts Ungiven+10% Synergy
$5.39
Delay+9% Synergy
$3.43
Mindbreak Trap+7% Synergy
$15.04
Foil+7% Synergy
$1.69
High Tide+6% Synergy
$1.66
Snap+6% Synergy
$3.65
Mental Misstep+6% Synergy
$8.90
Sink into Stupor+3% Synergy
$6.91
Flusterstorm+3% Synergy
$8.78
Fierce Guardianship+2% Synergy
$57.26
Blue Sun's Zenith+1% Synergy
$3.17
Reality Shift-1% Synergy
$0.32
Mana Drain-2% Synergy
$57.71
Opt-13% Synergy
$0.23
Rapid Hybridization-22% Synergy
$1.20
An Offer You Can't Refuse-25% Synergy
$3.83
Negate-25% Synergy
$0.31
Counterspell-28% Synergy
$3.32
Pongify-28% Synergy
$1.91
Sorceries
Sorceries that push the Stax game plan forward for Llawan, Cephalid Empress.
Paradigm Shift+37% Synergy
$5.45
Transmute Artifact+21% Synergy
$403.80
Whelming Wave+21% Synergy
$2.21
Ravenform+17% Synergy
$0.36
Preordain+14% Synergy
$0.68
Curse of the Swine+14% Synergy
$0.32
Solve the Equation+13% Synergy
$3.49
Extract+12% Synergy
$5.12
Braingeyser+12% Synergy
Reconstruction+12% Synergy
$1.93
Cultural Exchange+12% Synergy
$5.88
Argivian Restoration+12% Synergy
$0.17
Distorting Wake+12% Synergy
$0.63
Beacon of Tomorrows+11% Synergy
$3.49
Mind's Desire+11% Synergy
$0.97
Timetwister+11% Synergy
Blatant Thievery+10% Synergy
$5.55
Retraced Image+10% Synergy
$8.79
Expropriate+9% Synergy
$15.07
Personal Tutor+8% Synergy
$6.59
Deep Analysis+7% Synergy
$0.20
Step Through+7% Synergy
$0.26
Reshape+6% Synergy
$4.73
Lórien Revealed+4% Synergy
$4.76
Treasure Cruise+2% Synergy
$0.27
Ponder-4% Synergy
$2.28
Windfall-10% Synergy
$5.05
Utility Artifacts
Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Llawan, Cephalid Empress Stax decks.
Mirror of Fate+37% Synergy
$0.59
Ensnaring Bridge+37% Synergy
$11.32
The Immortal Sun+36% Synergy
$13.83
Isochron Scepter+33% Synergy
$11.80
Portcullis+25% Synergy
$1.86
Codex Shredder+19% Synergy
$0.36
Waterbending Scroll+17% Synergy
$0.22
The One Ring+13% Synergy
$115.22
Jayemdae Tome+12% Synergy
$0.10
Erratic Portal+12% Synergy
$2.90
Mana Web+12% Synergy
$19.04
Distorting Lens+12% Synergy
$0.73
Noetic Scales+12% Synergy
$14.26
Goblin Cannon+12% Synergy
$0.27
Endless Atlas+12% Synergy
$2.49
Crystal Chimes+12% Synergy
$1.04
Smokestack+12% Synergy
$4.53
Quicksilver Fountain+11% Synergy
$3.60
Static Orb+10% Synergy
$15.34
Crawlspace+10% Synergy
$10.53
Primal Amulet+10% Synergy
$11.14
Staff of Domination+10% Synergy
$10.79
Vedalken Orrery+9% Synergy
$18.38
Winter Orb+8% Synergy
$18.21
Winter Moon+8% Synergy
$0.50
Lightning Greaves-1% Synergy
$4.52
Swiftfoot Boots-3% Synergy
$2.28
Wayfarer's Bauble-5% Synergy
$4.67
Enchantments
Enchantments that reinforce the Stax strategy in Llawan, Cephalid Empress decks.
Chill+37% Synergy
$2.29
Thought Lash+37% Synergy
$11.82
Back to Basics+31% Synergy
$6.27
Leyline of Anticipation+28% Synergy
$6.81
Imprisoned in the Moon+25% Synergy
$0.33
High Seas+25% Synergy
$0.21
Dream Tides+25% Synergy
$0.44
Swirl the Mists+25% Synergy
$0.41
Shimmer+25% Synergy
$6.85
Steal Enchantment+24% Synergy
$8.02
Overburden+24% Synergy
$14.37
Stasis+24% Synergy
$17.04
Arcane Laboratory+24% Synergy
$0.80
Standstill+24% Synergy
$10.74
Aether Barrier+12% Synergy
$5.25
Mana Breach+12% Synergy
$0.82
Ancestral Knowledge+12% Synergy
$7.55
Mana Maze+12% Synergy
$4.91
Land Equilibrium+12% Synergy
$124.98
Pendrell Mists+12% Synergy
$12.80
Opposition+12% Synergy
$0.97
Flood+12% Synergy
$0.27
Embargo+12% Synergy
$0.99
Future Sight+11% Synergy
$0.38
Kasmina's Transmutation+11% Synergy
$0.30
Control Magic+11% Synergy
$0.84
Telepathy+11% Synergy
$0.86
Intruder Alarm+10% Synergy
$5.84
Retreat to Coralhelm+10% Synergy
$0.36
Dissipation Field+9% Synergy
$3.86
Propaganda+6% Synergy
$2.54
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that back up Llawan, Cephalid Empress's Stax game plan.
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries+23% Synergy
$9.36
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain+13% Synergy
$21.09
Tezzeret the Seeker+4% Synergy
$24.96
Narset, Parter of Veils+2% Synergy
$1.44
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Llawan, Cephalid Empress Stax decks.
Coral Atoll+47% Synergy
$0.62
Cephalid Coliseum+28% Synergy
$0.31
Buried Ruin+25% Synergy
$0.43
Mystifying Maze+25% Synergy
$0.59
Phyrexia's Core+24% Synergy
$0.37
Homeward Path+24% Synergy
$18.85
Hall of Storm Giants+23% Synergy
$0.38
Seat of the Synod+19% Synergy
$0.93
Tolaria West+19% Synergy
$1.80
Scavenger Grounds+17% Synergy
$0.30
Isolated Watchtower+12% Synergy
$1.41
Ice Floe+12% Synergy
$0.34
Lonely Sandbar+11% Synergy
$0.23
Faerie Conclave+11% Synergy
$0.57
Mishra's Workshop+11% Synergy
$3000.97
Saprazzan Skerry+10% Synergy
$2.23
City of Traitors+10% Synergy
$534.39
Urza's Saga+8% Synergy
$38.89
Remote Isle+8% Synergy
$0.25
Maze of Ith+8% Synergy
$9.65
Castle Vantress+7% Synergy
$0.34
Academy Ruins+6% Synergy
$8.07
Mistrise Village+5% Synergy
$8.61
Riptide Laboratory+3% Synergy
$0.75
Temple of the False God+3% Synergy
$0.26
Darksteel Citadel+1% Synergy
$3.60
Inventors' Fair0% Synergy
$17.64
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-4% Synergy
$53.41
Otawara, Soaring City-13% Synergy
$28.30
Mystic Sanctuary-25% Synergy
$1.09
Reliquary Tower-44% Synergy
$3.52
Mana Artifacts
Mana rocks and fixing to power out Llawan, Cephalid Empress's Stax strategy.
Mox Diamond+32% Synergy
$1131.80
Jeweled Amulet+22% Synergy
$6.92
Worn Powerstone+20% Synergy
$0.37
Sol Ring+15% Synergy
$1.55
Basalt Monolith+15% Synergy
$4.46
Mox Opal+15% Synergy
$238.58
Lotus Petal+13% Synergy
$38.19
Star Compass+11% Synergy
$0.50
Paradise Mantle+10% Synergy
$9.45
Everflowing Chalice+9% Synergy
$0.30
Gauntlet of Power+9% Synergy
$4.08
Springleaf Drum+9% Synergy
$0.34
Liquimetal Torque+6% Synergy
$3.95
Fellwar Stone+5% Synergy
$0.89
Mox Amber+5% Synergy
$81.06
Extraplanar Lens+4% Synergy
$12.93
Sky Diamond+3% Synergy
$0.26
Decanter of Endless Water-1% Synergy
$5.39
Mind Stone-22% Synergy
$0.31
Arcane Signet-40% Synergy
$0.89
Lands
The mana base behind Llawan, Cephalid Empress's Stax decks.
Gemstone Caverns+31% Synergy
$57.96
Demolition Field+20% Synergy
$0.24
Maestros Theater+12% Synergy
$0.33
Brokers Hideout+12% Synergy
$1.44
Obscura Storefront+12% Synergy
$0.29
Fabled Passage+9% Synergy
$1.11
Terramorphic Expanse+9% Synergy
$0.26
Prismatic Vista+8% Synergy
$32.42
Urza's Cave+8% Synergy
$1.75
Evolving Wilds+8% Synergy
$0.25
Silundi Vision+7% Synergy
$0.40
Misty Rainforest+5% Synergy
$35.90
Snow-Covered Island+5% Synergy
$1.47
Scalding Tarn+5% Synergy
$37.29
Polluted Delta+4% Synergy
$20.44
Flooded Strand+4% Synergy
$15.97
Sink into Stupor+3% Synergy
$6.91
Hydroelectric Specimen-2% Synergy
$0.88
Island-6% Synergy
$0.08
Myriad Landscape-13% Synergy
$0.37
Similar Commanders
The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Llawan, Cephalid Empress: Stax.
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Barrin, Master Wizard
Alhammarret, High Arbiter
Blind Seer
Gadwick, the Wizened
Sensational Spider-Man
Talion, the Kindly Lord
Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Lady Sun
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
Empress Galina
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
Venser, Shaper Savant
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
Jin-Gitaxias
Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus
Kairi, the Swirling Sky
Hinata, Dawn-Crowned
Ith, High Arcanist
Hisoka, Minamo Sensei
Hylda of the Icy Crown
Memnarch
Sarevok, Deathbringer // Dungeon Delver
Absolute Virtue
Azor, the Lawbringer
The Eighth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Feywild Visitor
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Wydwen, the Biting Gale
Brago, King Eternal
Gosta Dirk
Lavinia of the Tenth
O'aka, Traveling Merchant