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Shabraz, the Skyshark
Price tag $3.30

Legendary CreatureShark Bird

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2275 Current Rank
#2341 Last Week
#2157 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Shabraz, the Skyshark.

Partner Commander

Shabraz, the Skyshark can partner with Brallin, Skyshark Rider.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Shabraz, the Skyshark decks.

Starwinder Starwinder
+19% Synergy $0.43
All-Fates Scroll All-Fates Scroll
+11% Synergy $0.16
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+8% Synergy $36.85
Hope Estheim Hope Estheim
+7% Synergy $0.47
Absolute Virtue Absolute Virtue
+5% Synergy $3.34

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Shabraz, the Skyshark's abilities and overall game plan.

Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+46% Synergy $2.10
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+45% Synergy $0.75
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+44% Synergy $0.95
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+41% Synergy $1.44
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+40% Synergy $1.16
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+40% Synergy $1.51
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+34% Synergy $0.34
Windfall Windfall
+32% Synergy $3.95
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+30% Synergy $0.38
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+28% Synergy $0.12

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Shabraz, the Skyshark decks.

Opt Opt
+28% Synergy $0.14
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+28% Synergy $0.41
Ponder Ponder
+26% Synergy $1.65
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+24% Synergy $0.34
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+20% Synergy $1.30
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+13% Synergy $1.75
Negate Negate
+8% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $1.65
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+23% Synergy $33.99
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+12% Synergy $48.94
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+6% Synergy $34.98
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $67.99
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+3% Synergy $2.58
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+1% Synergy $10.64
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $48.08
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $45.06
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $42.63
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-7% Synergy $11.92

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Shabraz, the Skyshark's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+27% Synergy $0.68
Voracious Greatshark Voracious Greatshark
+27% Synergy $0.18
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+26% Synergy $0.23
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+23% Synergy $0.20
Drogskol Reaver Drogskol Reaver
+22% Synergy $0.83
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+21% Synergy $7.52
Loan Shark Loan Shark
+21% Synergy $0.05
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+20% Synergy $0.58
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
+19% Synergy $0.19
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+19% Synergy $7.48
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+17% Synergy $0.53
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+17% Synergy $6.71
Pouncing Shoreshark Pouncing Shoreshark
+16% Synergy $0.13
Dream Trawler Dream Trawler
+15% Synergy $0.33
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+15% Synergy $0.53
Spined Megalodon Spined Megalodon
+15% Synergy $0.06
Daggermaw Megalodon Daggermaw Megalodon
+15% Synergy $0.05
Bigfin Bouncer Bigfin Bouncer
+15% Synergy $0.05
Isperia, Supreme Judge Isperia, Supreme Judge
+14% Synergy $0.24
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
+13% Synergy $0.36
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+12% Synergy $0.22
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+12% Synergy $0.08
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+11% Synergy $0.07
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+11% Synergy $0.61
Hammerhead Shark Hammerhead Shark
+11% Synergy $0.17
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+10% Synergy $2.78
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+10% Synergy $0.28
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+10% Synergy $1.87
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+10% Synergy $0.25
Giant Shark Giant Shark
+10% Synergy $0.32
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+9% Synergy $0.17
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+9% Synergy $0.69
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+9% Synergy $0.21
Will, Scion of Peace Will, Scion of Peace
+9% Synergy $0.48
Windreader Sphinx Windreader Sphinx
+8% Synergy $0.19
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+7% Synergy $10.14
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+7% Synergy $3.65
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+7% Synergy $5.17
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+7% Synergy $1.28
Sphinx of the Revelation Sphinx of the Revelation
+7% Synergy $0.48
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+7% Synergy $0.61
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+5% Synergy $42.20
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+5% Synergy $0.26
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+4% Synergy $0.16
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+4% Synergy $0.20
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+4% Synergy $0.12
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+3% Synergy $0.19
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+3% Synergy $6.83
Cloudblazer Cloudblazer
+1% Synergy $0.08
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $0.26

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Shabraz, the Skyshark safe.

Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+27% Synergy $1.03
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+17% Synergy $0.27
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+16% Synergy $0.60
Emergency Powers Emergency Powers
+14% Synergy $0.67
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+14% Synergy $0.38
Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+13% Synergy $0.08
Disenchant Disenchant
+12% Synergy $0.13
Pongify Pongify
+11% Synergy $2.10
Aetherize Aetherize
+10% Synergy $0.29
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+10% Synergy $1.36
Quick Study Quick Study
+10% Synergy $0.28
Hindering Light Hindering Light
+9% Synergy $0.31
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+9% Synergy $0.19
Absorb Absorb
+8% Synergy $0.29
Consider Consider
+7% Synergy $0.46
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+6% Synergy $0.24
Shelter Shelter
+6% Synergy $0.14
Neutralize Neutralize
+6% Synergy $0.08
Render Silent Render Silent
+5% Synergy $2.08
Refute Refute
+5% Synergy $0.14
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+5% Synergy $0.49
Revitalize Revitalize
+4% Synergy $0.08
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+4% Synergy $0.11
Cancel Cancel
+4% Synergy $0.27
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+3% Synergy $6.35
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+3% Synergy $7.85
Vision Skeins Vision Skeins
+3% Synergy $1.16
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+2% Synergy $0.90
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+1% Synergy $1.15
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $0.84
Reality Shift Reality Shift
0% Synergy $0.25
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy $1.46
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $42.96
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-2% Synergy $49.42
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-3% Synergy $2.22
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $6.09
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-8% Synergy $28.27
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-8% Synergy $0.31

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Shabraz, the Skyshark's game plan and control the board.

Winged Words Winged Words
+25% Synergy $0.13
Preordain Preordain
+23% Synergy $0.61
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+13% Synergy $0.28
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+12% Synergy $9.06
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+11% Synergy $0.21
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+11% Synergy $15.86
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+10% Synergy $34.20
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+10% Synergy $0.25
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+9% Synergy $0.73
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+8% Synergy $0.71
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+7% Synergy $0.32
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+6% Synergy $1.91
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+6% Synergy $1.68
Time Reversal Time Reversal
+6% Synergy $2.13
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+5% Synergy $0.19
Single Combat Single Combat
+5% Synergy $0.47
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+5% Synergy $0.20
Ancestral Reminiscence Ancestral Reminiscence
+5% Synergy $0.02
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+4% Synergy $0.90
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+4% Synergy $4.80
Game Plan Game Plan
+4% Synergy $0.68
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+4% Synergy $0.62
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+3% Synergy $0.18
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+2% Synergy $1.71
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+2% Synergy $8.66
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+2% Synergy $0.16
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $2.29
Storm Herd Storm Herd
0% Synergy $0.48
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.44
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $4.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+28% Synergy $17.46
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+17% Synergy $1.78
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+15% Synergy $4.60
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+15% Synergy $9.13
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+12% Synergy $8.70
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+10% Synergy $0.39
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+10% Synergy $41.21
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+10% Synergy $2.43
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+10% Synergy $0.23
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+8% Synergy $0.24
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.45
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+7% Synergy $0.97
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+7% Synergy $15.38
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+6% Synergy $18.82
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+6% Synergy $0.76
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+5% Synergy $17.15
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+5% Synergy $31.55
Spellbook Spellbook
+5% Synergy $1.89
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+4% Synergy $3.79
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+4% Synergy $4.55
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+4% Synergy $2.15
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+3% Synergy $6.66
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+2% Synergy $4.31
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+2% Synergy $0.71
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.24
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-1% Synergy $29.26

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Shabraz, the Skyshark's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+21% Synergy $0.15
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+20% Synergy $5.79
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+14% Synergy $0.87
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+13% Synergy $2.26
Curiosity Curiosity
+12% Synergy $0.53
Super State Super State
+11% Synergy $8.97
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+10% Synergy $1.47
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+9% Synergy $0.23
Thought Reflection Thought Reflection
+9% Synergy $1.28
Righteous Authority Righteous Authority
+8% Synergy $0.24
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+8% Synergy $0.24
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+7% Synergy $1.18
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+7% Synergy $0.35
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+6% Synergy $0.28
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+6% Synergy $1.07
Propaganda Propaganda
+5% Synergy $2.01
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+5% Synergy $8.34
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+5% Synergy $4.58
Ever-Watching Threshold Ever-Watching Threshold
+5% Synergy $0.50
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+4% Synergy $0.66
Well of Ideas Well of Ideas
+4% Synergy $1.85
True Conviction True Conviction
+3% Synergy $3.92
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+3% Synergy $1.77
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+2% Synergy $3.99
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+1% Synergy $3.67
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $26.40
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $21.01

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Shabraz, the Skyshark to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+17% Synergy $6.28
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+10% Synergy $3.55
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
+8% Synergy $6.03
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+4% Synergy $7.05

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+25% Synergy $1.98
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+22% Synergy $0.27
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+17% Synergy $0.23
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+13% Synergy $0.11
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+11% Synergy $3.97
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+9% Synergy $0.18
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+7% Synergy $0.14
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $1.41
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+5% Synergy $0.25
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+5% Synergy $0.51
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+5% Synergy $1.28
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+5% Synergy $0.17
Cryptic Caves Cryptic Caves
+5% Synergy $0.11
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+5% Synergy $0.50
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $5.08
Rivendell Rivendell
+3% Synergy $0.77
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+3% Synergy $0.18
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.14
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+1% Synergy $0.61
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+1% Synergy $2.28
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-6% Synergy $3.65
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $19.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+34% Synergy $2.10
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+25% Synergy $1.33
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+23% Synergy $0.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+20% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $0.22
Azorius Locket Azorius Locket
+7% Synergy $0.09
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+6% Synergy $0.25
Azorius Cluestone Azorius Cluestone
+5% Synergy $0.11
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.14
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $2.44
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.07
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-3% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.51
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-10% Synergy $1.12
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-12% Synergy $0.38

Lands

The mana base foundation for Shabraz, the Skyshark decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+16% Synergy $0.05
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+11% Synergy $0.41
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+10% Synergy $34.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.23
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+7% Synergy $0.22
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+7% Synergy $0.86
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+5% Synergy $0.20
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.05
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+4% Synergy $0.76
Meandering River Meandering River
+4% Synergy $0.08
Gates of Istfell Gates of Istfell
+4% Synergy $0.07
Coastal Tower Coastal Tower
+4% Synergy $0.86
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.05
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+3% Synergy $0.45
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.28
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.13
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
0% Synergy $2.62
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.11
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-2% Synergy $0.19
Port Town Port Town
-2% Synergy $0.17
Tundra Tundra
-2% Synergy
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-2% Synergy $0.18
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.22
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.18
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-5% Synergy $0.18
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-5% Synergy $4.80
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-6% Synergy $9.92
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-6% Synergy $4.40
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-6% Synergy $3.34
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-8% Synergy $11.67
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-8% Synergy $0.27
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-8% Synergy $8.46
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
-8% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.45
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-10% Synergy $17.48
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-11% Synergy $0.30
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-12% Synergy $13.72

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