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Octavia, Living Thesis
Price tag $0.89

Legendary Creature — Elemental Octopus

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Spellslinger 25% Cantrips 22% Self-Mill 9% Unblockable 5% Aggro 4%
View Average Decklist All Self-Mill Commanders

New Cards

Recent-set cards that Octavia, Living Thesis players are trying out in Self-Mill decks.

Exhibition Tidecaller Exhibition Tidecaller
+35% Synergy $0.61
Flow State Flow State
+25% Synergy $1.92
The Dawning Archaic The Dawning Archaic
+15% Synergy $1.28
Muse Seeker Muse Seeker
+15% Synergy $0.21
Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+4% Synergy $0.72

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Octavia, Living Thesis's Self-Mill builds — cards that lean hardest into the Self-Mill theme.

Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+87% Synergy $0.33
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+83% Synergy $1.45
Looter il-Kor Looter il-Kor
+81% Synergy $0.23
Consider Consider
+80% Synergy $0.29
Curate Curate
+77% Synergy $0.31
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+70% Synergy $0.29
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+67% Synergy $0.35
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+66% Synergy $0.32
Shoreline Looter Shoreline Looter
+64% Synergy $0.30
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+62% Synergy $0.22

Top Cards

The staple cards most Octavia, Living Thesis Self-Mill decks run as their core.

Chart a Course Chart a Course
+60% Synergy $0.13
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+60% Synergy $0.45
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+59% Synergy $0.34
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+57% Synergy $1.55
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+57% Synergy $3.68
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+55% Synergy $0.82
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+52% Synergy $0.92
Opt Opt
+38% Synergy $0.26
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+26% Synergy $0.96
Counterspell Counterspell
-6% Synergy $3.77

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Octavia, Living Thesis Self-Mill game on their own.

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-9% Synergy $16.95
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-15% Synergy $40.14
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-21% Synergy $72.26

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Self-Mill plan in Octavia, Living Thesis decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Picklock Prankster Picklock Prankster
+53% Synergy $0.28
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+49% Synergy $0.99
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+44% Synergy $2.48
Windrider Wizard Windrider Wizard
+40% Synergy $0.28
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+39% Synergy $0.22
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+35% Synergy $0.32
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+34% Synergy $7.65
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+33% Synergy $0.51
Invisible Stalker Invisible Stalker
+32% Synergy $2.25
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+31% Synergy $0.26
Cephalid Inkmage Cephalid Inkmage
+28% Synergy $0.19
Slither Blade Slither Blade
+27% Synergy $2.69
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+25% Synergy $0.39
Blighted Agent Blighted Agent
+25% Synergy $0.96
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+24% Synergy $0.35
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+23% Synergy $0.36
Millikin Millikin
+23% Synergy $0.24
Veteran Ice Climber Veteran Ice Climber
+22% Synergy $0.23
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+21% Synergy $1.53
Triton Shorestalker Triton Shorestalker
+21% Synergy $0.41
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+19% Synergy $0.30
Unwelcome Sprite Unwelcome Sprite
+19% Synergy $0.20
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+18% Synergy $0.34
Mist-Cloaked Herald Mist-Cloaked Herald
+18% Synergy $0.36
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+17% Synergy $0.39
Azure Beastbinder Azure Beastbinder
+17% Synergy $0.35
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
+15% Synergy $3.76
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+14% Synergy $3.59
Cephalid Constable Cephalid Constable
+14% Synergy $5.23
Nightveil Sprite Nightveil Sprite
+14% Synergy $0.23
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+12% Synergy $0.84
Wonder Wonder
+12% Synergy $1.70
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+12% Synergy $0.66
Curious Homunculus Voracious Reader Curious Homunculus
+11% Synergy $0.28
Pteramander Pteramander
+11% Synergy $0.24
Merfolk Secretkeeper Merfolk Secretkeeper
+11% Synergy $0.28
Drake Hatcher Drake Hatcher
+11% Synergy $0.28
Bilbo, Thief in the Night Bilbo, Thief in the Night
+11% Synergy $41.65
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+10% Synergy $3.31
Gudul Lurker Gudul Lurker
+10% Synergy $0.64
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+9% Synergy $0.41
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+9% Synergy $0.27
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+8% Synergy $10.47
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+8% Synergy $0.26
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+8% Synergy $0.47
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+8% Synergy $0.63
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+7% Synergy $0.26
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+6% Synergy $0.68
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
0% Synergy $0.48
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-14% Synergy $6.10

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Octavia, Living Thesis's Self-Mill deck ahead.

Gigadrowse Gigadrowse
+51% Synergy $0.31
Confounding Riddle Confounding Riddle
+47% Synergy $0.23
Mental Note Mental Note
+43% Synergy $9.25
Moment of Truth Moment of Truth
+43% Synergy $0.24
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+42% Synergy $0.41
Defy Gravity Defy Gravity
+40% Synergy $0.22
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+39% Synergy $1.64
Occult Epiphany Occult Epiphany
+38% Synergy $1.16
Leap Leap
+37% Synergy $0.66
Resculpt Resculpt
+34% Synergy $0.38
Peek Peek
+32% Synergy $0.45
Obsessive Search Obsessive Search
+28% Synergy $0.19
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+27% Synergy $0.40
Filter Out Filter Out
+26% Synergy $0.27
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+24% Synergy $0.27
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+23% Synergy $0.10
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+23% Synergy $0.38
Dream Twist Dream Twist
+23% Synergy $0.25
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+22% Synergy $0.25
Think Twice Think Twice
+21% Synergy $0.27
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+20% Synergy $3.04
You Find the Villains' Lair You Find the Villains' Lair
+20% Synergy $0.27
You Come to a River You Come to a River
+20% Synergy $0.20
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+18% Synergy $3.08
Thirst for Meaning Thirst for Meaning
+18% Synergy $0.26
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+16% Synergy $1.62
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+16% Synergy $5.19
Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+16% Synergy $0.41
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+15% Synergy $4.05
Pongify Pongify
+13% Synergy $1.54
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+13% Synergy $5.40
Snap Snap
+12% Synergy $3.46
Ray of Erasure Ray of Erasure
+12% Synergy $0.16
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+11% Synergy $4.80
Unauthorized Exit Unauthorized Exit
+11% Synergy $0.16
Faebloom Trick Faebloom Trick
+10% Synergy $0.22
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+8% Synergy $0.23
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+7% Synergy $4.28
Refute Refute
+7% Synergy $0.20
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $1.92
Quick Study Quick Study
+5% Synergy $0.19
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+4% Synergy $3.06
High Tide High Tide
+3% Synergy $1.53
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.24
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
0% Synergy $1.61
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
0% Synergy $5.12
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
-2% Synergy $1.97
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-5% Synergy $2.39
Aetherize Aetherize
-8% Synergy $0.38
Swan Song Swan Song
-15% Synergy $8.50

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Self-Mill game plan forward for Octavia, Living Thesis.

Strategic Planning Strategic Planning
+56% Synergy $0.15
Careful Study Careful Study
+47% Synergy $3.82
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+46% Synergy $0.39
Quiet Speculation Quiet Speculation
+41% Synergy $0.61
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+39% Synergy $4.59
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+37% Synergy $0.29
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+33% Synergy $1.51
Mists of Lórien Mists of Lórien
+33% Synergy $0.74
Windfall Windfall
+30% Synergy $5.08
Contingency Plan Contingency Plan
+30% Synergy $0.15
Preordain Preordain
+28% Synergy $0.47
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+28% Synergy $3.93
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+25% Synergy $0.21
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+24% Synergy $1.10
Traverse Eternity Traverse Eternity
+24% Synergy $0.37
Start the TARDIS Start the TARDIS
+24% Synergy $0.28
Taigam's Scheming Taigam's Scheming
+24% Synergy $0.06
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+22% Synergy $0.28
Ponder Ponder
+21% Synergy $1.84
Candlekeep Inspiration Candlekeep Inspiration
+20% Synergy $0.29
Faerie Slumber Party Faerie Slumber Party
+18% Synergy $1.41
Inspiration from Beyond Inspiration from Beyond
+15% Synergy $0.22
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+15% Synergy $0.16
Distortion Strike Distortion Strike
+15% Synergy $0.85
Stolen by the Fae Stolen by the Fae
+15% Synergy $0.30
Visions of Duplicity Visions of Duplicity
+15% Synergy $0.30
Cloak of Feathers Cloak of Feathers
+15% Synergy $0.38
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+14% Synergy $0.29
Tome Scour Tome Scour
+14% Synergy $0.28
Ravenform Ravenform
+13% Synergy $0.45
Portent Portent
+12% Synergy $0.35
Winternight Stories Winternight Stories
+11% Synergy $1.58
Rush of Knowledge Rush of Knowledge
+11% Synergy $0.35
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+10% Synergy $0.31
Retraced Image Retraced Image
+10% Synergy $8.58
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+9% Synergy $4.40
Compelling Argument Compelling Argument
+8% Synergy $0.20
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+7% Synergy $0.54
Stream of Thought Stream of Thought
+7% Synergy $0.15
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+6% Synergy $0.26
Ideas Unbound Ideas Unbound
+6% Synergy $0.53
Callous Dismissal Callous Dismissal
+6% Synergy $0.16
Boon of the Wish-Giver Boon of the Wish-Giver
+6% Synergy $0.21
Energy Tap Energy Tap
+5% Synergy $0.30
Baral's Expertise Baral's Expertise
+4% Synergy $0.32
Bond of Insight Bond of Insight
+4% Synergy $0.23
Flood of Recollection Flood of Recollection
+3% Synergy $0.18
Step Through Step Through
+2% Synergy $0.26
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $38.15
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-4% Synergy $3.82

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Octavia, Living Thesis Self-Mill decks.

Runechanter's Pike Runechanter's Pike
+21% Synergy $0.30
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+14% Synergy $3.81
Glamdring Glamdring
+14% Synergy $2.04
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+5% Synergy $13.53
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+5% Synergy $5.46
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+3% Synergy $0.39
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
+2% Synergy $0.19
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-8% Synergy $0.33
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-12% Synergy $14.18
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-25% Synergy $5.28

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Self-Mill strategy in Octavia, Living Thesis decks.

Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+20% Synergy $1.72
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+18% Synergy $0.49
Founding the Third Path Founding the Third Path
+14% Synergy $0.21
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+10% Synergy $1.40
Waterbender Ascension Waterbender Ascension
+8% Synergy $0.67
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+7% Synergy $2.29
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+4% Synergy $0.59
Drowned Secrets Drowned Secrets
+4% Synergy $0.57
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+3% Synergy $1.41
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-4% Synergy $4.99
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-5% Synergy $0.24
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-18% Synergy $12.67
Propaganda Propaganda
-25% Synergy $2.13

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Octavia, Living Thesis's Self-Mill game plan.

Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+1% Synergy $9.51

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Octavia, Living Thesis Self-Mill decks.

Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+39% Synergy $0.53
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+28% Synergy $1.90
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+25% Synergy $1.09
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+24% Synergy $0.40
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+23% Synergy $0.29
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+17% Synergy $0.24
Ipnu Rivulet Ipnu Rivulet
+14% Synergy $0.30
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+12% Synergy $13.91
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+10% Synergy $0.97
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+8% Synergy $0.85
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+7% Synergy $0.38
Cactus Preserve Cactus Preserve
+7% Synergy $5.07
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+5% Synergy $1.64
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+5% Synergy $0.20
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.24
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+3% Synergy $0.33
Rivendell Rivendell
+2% Synergy $1.96
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
0% Synergy $0.33
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $2.87
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $27.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-27% Synergy $3.36

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Octavia, Living Thesis's Self-Mill strategy.

Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+5% Synergy $1.04
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.26
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-14% Synergy $0.65
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-19% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-25% Synergy $1.84
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-25% Synergy $0.69
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-34% Synergy $1.92

Lands

The mana base behind Octavia, Living Thesis's Self-Mill decks.

Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+42% Synergy $0.41
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+23% Synergy $0.38
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+16% Synergy $5.19
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+9% Synergy $0.25
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+8% Synergy $0.27
Beyeen Veil Beyeen Coast Beyeen Veil
+8% Synergy $0.19
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
+8% Synergy $0.28
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.21
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+6% Synergy $0.68
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.31
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $38.15
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
-1% Synergy $6.83
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $35.70

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Octavia, Living Thesis: Self-Mill.

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Candlekeep Sage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Feywild Visitor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Feywild Visitor
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Shameless Charlatan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Shameless Charlatan
Saruman the White Saruman the White
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Faceless One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Faceless One
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Sword Coast Sailor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Sword Coast Sailor
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Clan Crafter Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Clan Crafter
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
Mathise, Surge Channeler Mathise, Surge Channeler
Kraum, Violent Cacophony Kraum, Violent Cacophony
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
Geralf, the Fleshwright Geralf, the Fleshwright
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
Gnostro, Voice of the Crags Gnostro, Voice of the Crags
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
Lu Meng, Wu General Lu Meng, Wu General
Eruth, Tormented Prophet Eruth, Tormented Prophet
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Passionate Archaeologist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Scion of Halaster Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Scion of Halaster
Kylox, Visionary Inventor Kylox, Visionary Inventor
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Iron Throne Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Iron Throne
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Shadow Thieves Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Dragon Cultist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dragon Cultist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Guild Artisan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Hardy Outlander Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Hardy Outlander
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Master Chef Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Master Chef
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Popular Entertainer Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Popular Entertainer
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Raised by Giants Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Raised by Giants
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Street Urchin Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Street Urchin
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Tavern Brawler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Tavern Brawler
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Veteran Soldier Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Veteran Soldier
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
Gandalf of the Secret Fire Gandalf of the Secret Fire
Riku of Many Paths Riku of Many Paths
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Gandalf the Grey Gandalf the Grey
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain