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Shabraz, the Skyshark
Price tag $3.27

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

#2520 Current Rank
#2695 Last Week
#2276 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.

Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
+12% Synergy $0.17
North Pole Gates North Pole Gates
+11% Synergy $0.06
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+5% Synergy $33.89
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+5% Synergy $1.26
Aang, Swift Savior Aang and La, Ocean's Fury Aang, Swift Savior
+3% Synergy $3.27

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
+47% Synergy $3.13
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+46% Synergy $0.52
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+45% Synergy $0.58
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+43% Synergy $1.10
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+42% Synergy $1.13
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+41% Synergy $1.19
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+37% Synergy $0.39
Windfall Windfall
+34% Synergy $3.75
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+31% Synergy $0.50
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+31% Synergy $0.86

Top Cards

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

Opt Opt
+31% Synergy $0.10
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+30% Synergy $0.39
Ponder Ponder
+28% Synergy $1.29
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+20% Synergy $1.38
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+16% Synergy $1.55
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $1.15
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.72
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-3% Synergy $2.67
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.05

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+21% Synergy $34.54
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+12% Synergy $49.78
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+6% Synergy $44.01
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $93.61
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+2% Synergy $13.88
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+2% Synergy $1.38
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $37.99
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $40.43
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $46.24
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-9% Synergy $30.49

Creatures

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

Oneirophage Oneirophage
+30% Synergy $0.10
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+28% Synergy $0.09
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+28% Synergy $0.19
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+27% Synergy $0.12
Drogskol Reaver Drogskol Reaver
+26% Synergy $0.69
Voracious Greatshark Voracious Greatshark
+25% Synergy $0.12
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+23% Synergy $0.50
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+23% Synergy $7.48
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+22% Synergy $0.71
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
+22% Synergy $0.21
Loan Shark Loan Shark
+19% Synergy $0.03
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+18% Synergy $7.71
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+17% Synergy $0.77
Dream Trawler Dream Trawler
+17% Synergy $0.30
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+17% Synergy $7.25
Isperia, Supreme Judge Isperia, Supreme Judge
+16% Synergy $0.26
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+15% Synergy $0.07
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+14% Synergy $0.38
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+14% Synergy $3.55
Spined Megalodon Spined Megalodon
+14% Synergy $0.03
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
+13% Synergy $0.42
Bigfin Bouncer Bigfin Bouncer
+13% Synergy $0.04
Pouncing Shoreshark Pouncing Shoreshark
+13% Synergy $0.08
Daggermaw Megalodon Daggermaw Megalodon
+13% Synergy $0.04
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+12% Synergy $2.52
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+12% Synergy $0.21
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+12% Synergy $0.30
Starwinder Starwinder
+12% Synergy $0.70
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+12% Synergy $0.09
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+12% Synergy $0.26
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+10% Synergy $13.78
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+10% Synergy $0.17
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+10% Synergy $7.91
Will, Scion of Peace Will, Scion of Peace
+10% Synergy $0.74
Lyla, Holographic Assistant Lyla, Holographic Assistant
+10% Synergy $2.73
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+9% Synergy $0.11
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+9% Synergy $6.39
Hammerhead Shark Hammerhead Shark
+9% Synergy $0.18
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+8% Synergy $0.63
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+8% Synergy $0.95
Sphinx of the Revelation Sphinx of the Revelation
+8% Synergy $0.59
Windreader Sphinx Windreader Sphinx
+8% Synergy $0.18
Hope Estheim Hope Estheim
+8% Synergy $0.23
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+6% Synergy $42.59
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+6% Synergy $0.36
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+5% Synergy $0.27
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+4% Synergy $0.11
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+3% Synergy $6.17
Cloudblazer Cloudblazer
+2% Synergy $0.13
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+1% Synergy $0.20

Instants

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

Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+28% Synergy $0.87
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+18% Synergy $0.75
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+18% Synergy $0.12
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+16% Synergy $0.93
Disenchant Disenchant
+14% Synergy $0.14
Emergency Powers Emergency Powers
+14% Synergy $0.49
Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+13% Synergy $0.10
Pongify Pongify
+12% Synergy $1.53
Aetherize Aetherize
+11% Synergy $0.36
Hindering Light Hindering Light
+11% Synergy $0.34
Quick Study Quick Study
+10% Synergy $0.35
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+9% Synergy $1.26
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+9% Synergy $0.21
Absorb Absorb
+8% Synergy $0.42
Consider Consider
+8% Synergy $0.30
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+8% Synergy $0.22
Refute Refute
+7% Synergy $0.08
Shelter Shelter
+6% Synergy $0.10
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+6% Synergy $0.10
Neutralize Neutralize
+6% Synergy $0.16
Render Silent Render Silent
+5% Synergy $1.97
Revitalize Revitalize
+5% Synergy $0.05
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+5% Synergy $0.62
Vision Skeins Vision Skeins
+4% Synergy $0.70
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+4% Synergy $0.26
Cancel Cancel
+4% Synergy $0.29
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+3% Synergy $8.00
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+2% Synergy $0.68
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+2% Synergy $7.72
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+1% Synergy $0.74
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $0.96
Reality Shift Reality Shift
0% Synergy $0.24
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-2% Synergy $48.35
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $2.29
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $45.37
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-6% Synergy $0.29
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-6% Synergy $13.37
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $7.39

Sorceries

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

Winged Words Winged Words
+26% Synergy $0.08
Preordain Preordain
+23% Synergy $0.46
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+16% Synergy $0.30
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+13% Synergy $0.19
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+12% Synergy $3.56
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+11% Synergy $0.25
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+10% Synergy $32.59
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+10% Synergy $0.59
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+9% Synergy $12.57
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+7% Synergy $1.55
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+7% Synergy $0.23
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+6% Synergy $2.81
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+5% Synergy $3.20
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+5% Synergy $0.10
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+5% Synergy $3.12
Single Combat Single Combat
+5% Synergy $0.47
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+5% Synergy $0.15
Time Reversal Time Reversal
+5% Synergy $2.11
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+4% Synergy $0.78
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+4% Synergy $0.54
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+3% Synergy $2.10
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.27
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+2% Synergy $8.66
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $2.68
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+1% Synergy $0.47
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $3.39
Fabricate Fabricate
-5% Synergy $8.90

Utility Artifacts

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

Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+27% Synergy $15.75
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+20% Synergy $1.53
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+16% Synergy $6.41
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+14% Synergy $10.05
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+13% Synergy $9.33
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+11% Synergy $0.33
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+11% Synergy $0.19
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+9% Synergy $3.86
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+9% Synergy $1.10
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+9% Synergy $42.86
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+9% Synergy $3.50
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+7% Synergy $13.18
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+7% Synergy $0.33
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+6% Synergy $17.68
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+6% Synergy $5.45
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+6% Synergy $19.47
Spellbook Spellbook
+6% Synergy $2.85
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+5% Synergy $2.05
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+5% Synergy $0.81
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+5% Synergy $33.73
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+4% Synergy $4.52
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+4% Synergy $9.25
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+4% Synergy $36.27
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.18
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+2% Synergy $3.70
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-1% Synergy $33.67

Enchantments

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

Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+23% Synergy $2.80
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+19% Synergy $0.25
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+12% Synergy $2.27
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+11% Synergy $1.25
Curiosity Curiosity
+11% Synergy $0.55
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+10% Synergy $0.13
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+9% Synergy $1.79
Righteous Authority Righteous Authority
+8% Synergy $0.33
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+8% Synergy $0.31
Thought Reflection Thought Reflection
+8% Synergy $1.01
Propaganda Propaganda
+7% Synergy $2.67
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+7% Synergy $0.83
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+7% Synergy $0.38
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+6% Synergy $8.99
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+6% Synergy $0.37
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+5% Synergy $1.20
Well of Ideas Well of Ideas
+5% Synergy $1.93
Ever-Watching Threshold Ever-Watching Threshold
+5% Synergy $0.55
True Conviction True Conviction
+4% Synergy $4.28
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+3% Synergy $0.65
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+3% Synergy $4.36
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+2% Synergy $4.93
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $25.88
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+2% Synergy $7.03
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $19.92
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-1% Synergy $4.23

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+18% Synergy $6.04
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+11% Synergy $3.07
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
+7% Synergy $4.87
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+4% Synergy $6.80

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+25% Synergy $2.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+24% Synergy $0.38
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+15% Synergy $0.07
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+13% Synergy $5.15
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+11% Synergy $0.05
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+8% Synergy $0.10
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $6.69
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+6% Synergy $0.54
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+6% Synergy $4.91
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+5% Synergy $0.51
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+5% Synergy $0.15
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+4% Synergy $0.18
Rivendell Rivendell
+3% Synergy $1.51
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.13
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+2% Synergy $3.48
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
0% Synergy $1.04
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-5% Synergy $5.02
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $19.12

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+35% Synergy $3.63
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+25% Synergy $1.22
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+24% Synergy $0.41
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+20% Synergy $0.14
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.19
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+6% Synergy $0.23
Azorius Locket Azorius Locket
+5% Synergy $0.12
Azorius Cluestone Azorius Cluestone
+5% Synergy $0.09
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.18
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+2% Synergy $0.25
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $3.27
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.27
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-2% Synergy $0.23
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-10% Synergy $0.85
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-12% Synergy $0.24

Lands

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

Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+16% Synergy $0.08
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+11% Synergy $0.10
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+10% Synergy $32.59
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+9% Synergy $0.43
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.08
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+6% Synergy $0.17
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+5% Synergy $0.29
Meandering River Meandering River
+4% Synergy $0.10
Gates of Istfell Gates of Istfell
+4% Synergy $0.08
Coastal Tower Coastal Tower
+4% Synergy $1.70
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.08
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.08
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+3% Synergy $0.16
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.11
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.17
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+3% Synergy $0.07
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+2% Synergy $0.09
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.15
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+2% Synergy $0.04
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
0% Synergy $5.30
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-1% Synergy $0.25
Port Town Port Town
-2% Synergy $0.20
Tundra Tundra
-3% Synergy
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-3% Synergy $0.28
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-4% Synergy $13.85
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-4% Synergy $5.45
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-4% Synergy $2.48
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-5% Synergy $0.20
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-5% Synergy $7.79
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.16
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.19
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-6% Synergy $15.00
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-6% Synergy $4.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-9% Synergy $0.13
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
-9% Synergy $0.15
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-10% Synergy $0.16
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-10% Synergy $0.09
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-11% Synergy $14.39
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-12% Synergy $12.78

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