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Shabraz, the Skyshark
Price tag $4.58

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

#2132 Current Rank
#2080 Last Week
#2205 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
+9% Synergy $0.90
Lyla, Holographic Assistant Lyla, Holographic Assistant
+8% Synergy $6.74
Multiversal Passage Multiversal Passage
+3% Synergy $12.66
Honor Honor
+2% Synergy $0.14
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
-2% Synergy $1.66

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
+44% Synergy $2.02
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+44% Synergy $0.71
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+43% Synergy $0.70
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+40% Synergy $1.39
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+40% Synergy $0.95
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+38% Synergy $1.35
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+34% Synergy $0.40
Windfall Windfall
+31% Synergy $4.81
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+28% Synergy $0.10
Opt Opt
+28% Synergy $0.14

Top Cards

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

Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+28% Synergy $0.46
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+28% Synergy $0.87
Ponder Ponder
+27% Synergy $1.32
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+26% Synergy $0.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+20% Synergy $1.32
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+12% Synergy $1.81
Negate Negate
+9% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $1.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $0.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-7% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+22% Synergy $35.52
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+12% Synergy $49.41
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+5% Synergy $35.22
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+4% Synergy $10.89
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $82.70
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+3% Synergy $2.16
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+2% Synergy $18.48
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+1% Synergy $14.03
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $46.53
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $49.97

Creatures

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

Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+28% Synergy $0.16
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+26% Synergy $0.16
Voracious Greatshark Voracious Greatshark
+25% Synergy $0.16
Drogskol Reaver Drogskol Reaver
+23% Synergy $0.92
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+23% Synergy $0.22
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+22% Synergy $0.57
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+21% Synergy $7.32
Loan Shark Loan Shark
+20% Synergy $0.05
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+19% Synergy $0.78
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
+19% Synergy $0.19
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+18% Synergy $6.83
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+17% Synergy $6.68
Dream Trawler Dream Trawler
+15% Synergy $0.28
Isperia, Supreme Judge Isperia, Supreme Judge
+15% Synergy $0.27
Pouncing Shoreshark Pouncing Shoreshark
+15% Synergy $0.15
Spined Megalodon Spined Megalodon
+15% Synergy $0.07
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+14% Synergy $0.48
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+13% Synergy $0.09
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
+13% Synergy $0.36
Bigfin Bouncer Bigfin Bouncer
+13% Synergy $0.04
Daggermaw Megalodon Daggermaw Megalodon
+13% Synergy $0.03
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+12% Synergy $0.24
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+12% Synergy $0.71
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+12% Synergy $0.08
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+11% Synergy $0.23
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+11% Synergy $2.38
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+11% Synergy $0.28
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+10% Synergy $0.20
Will, Scion of Peace Will, Scion of Peace
+10% Synergy $0.58
Hammerhead Shark Hammerhead Shark
+10% Synergy $0.20
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+9% Synergy $2.51
Giant Shark Giant Shark
+9% Synergy $0.38
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+8% Synergy $0.17
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+8% Synergy $0.52
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+8% Synergy $5.66
Windreader Sphinx Windreader Sphinx
+8% Synergy $0.20
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+7% Synergy $10.40
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+7% Synergy $1.19
Sphinx of the Revelation Sphinx of the Revelation
+7% Synergy $0.47
Hope Estheim Hope Estheim
+7% Synergy $0.44
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+6% Synergy $5.12
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+6% Synergy $0.58
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+5% Synergy $0.29
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+5% Synergy $0.09
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+4% Synergy $47.96
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+4% Synergy $0.13
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+4% Synergy $0.26
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+3% Synergy $0.20
Cloudblazer Cloudblazer
+2% Synergy $0.12
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.25

Instants

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

Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+27% Synergy $0.98
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+17% Synergy $0.18
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+16% Synergy $0.69
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+14% Synergy $0.25
Emergency Powers Emergency Powers
+14% Synergy $0.55
Disenchant Disenchant
+13% Synergy $0.16
Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+12% Synergy $0.11
Pongify Pongify
+11% Synergy $2.20
Aetherize Aetherize
+10% Synergy $0.47
Quick Study Quick Study
+10% Synergy $0.30
Hindering Light Hindering Light
+9% Synergy $0.32
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+9% Synergy $1.39
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+9% Synergy $0.22
Absorb Absorb
+8% Synergy $0.35
Consider Consider
+7% Synergy $0.44
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+7% Synergy $0.29
Refute Refute
+7% Synergy $0.09
Shelter Shelter
+6% Synergy $0.14
Neutralize Neutralize
+6% Synergy $0.14
Render Silent Render Silent
+5% Synergy $2.04
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+5% Synergy $0.14
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+5% Synergy $0.42
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+4% Synergy $6.24
Revitalize Revitalize
+4% Synergy $0.05
Cancel Cancel
+4% Synergy $0.28
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+3% Synergy $0.24
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+2% Synergy $7.92
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+2% Synergy $0.86
Vision Skeins Vision Skeins
+2% Synergy $0.96
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+1% Synergy $1.34
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $0.74
Reality Shift Reality Shift
0% Synergy $0.25
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-2% Synergy $51.18
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $1.66
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-4% Synergy $2.06
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $44.80
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $42.10
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-5% Synergy $15.17
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-7% Synergy $0.38
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $8.07
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-8% Synergy $36.35

Sorceries

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

Winged Words Winged Words
+24% Synergy $0.13
Preordain Preordain
+22% Synergy $0.60
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+13% Synergy $0.27
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+12% Synergy $0.22
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+12% Synergy $8.93
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+10% Synergy $13.95
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+10% Synergy $0.63
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+9% Synergy $33.69
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+9% Synergy $0.27
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+7% Synergy $0.98
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+7% Synergy $0.30
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+6% Synergy $0.21
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+6% Synergy $1.83
Time Reversal Time Reversal
+6% Synergy $2.20
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+5% Synergy $1.98
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+5% Synergy $3.92
Single Combat Single Combat
+5% Synergy $0.49
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+5% Synergy $0.15
Ancestral Reminiscence Ancestral Reminiscence
+5% Synergy $0.03
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+4% Synergy $1.25
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+4% Synergy $0.58
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+3% Synergy $1.56
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+3% Synergy $9.87
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+2% Synergy $0.12
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.36
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $2.30
Storm Herd Storm Herd
0% Synergy $0.41
Fabricate Fabricate
-5% Synergy $8.73
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $4.02

Utility Artifacts

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

Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+27% Synergy $18.85
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+19% Synergy $1.37
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+15% Synergy $4.70
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+14% Synergy $9.49
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+12% Synergy $8.98
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+11% Synergy $0.33
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+10% Synergy $0.17
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+9% Synergy $2.83
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+9% Synergy $44.16
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+7% Synergy $1.04
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+7% Synergy $14.31
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+7% Synergy $0.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+6% Synergy $4.54
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+6% Synergy $20.05
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+6% Synergy $0.81
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+6% Synergy $18.25
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+5% Synergy $4.39
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+5% Synergy $2.18
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+5% Synergy $34.63
Spellbook Spellbook
+5% Synergy $1.50
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+5% Synergy $35.04
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+4% Synergy $3.58
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+3% Synergy $5.09
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+2% Synergy $3.10
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+2% Synergy $0.61
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.26
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
0% Synergy $32.55

Enchantments

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

Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+21% Synergy $5.26
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+20% Synergy $0.12
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+12% Synergy $1.10
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+12% Synergy $2.35
Curiosity Curiosity
+11% Synergy $0.51
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+10% Synergy $0.18
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+9% Synergy $1.40
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+9% Synergy $0.27
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+8% Synergy $0.39
Thought Reflection Thought Reflection
+8% Synergy $1.22
Righteous Authority Righteous Authority
+7% Synergy $0.22
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+6% Synergy $0.27
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+6% Synergy $1.17
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+5% Synergy $8.69
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+5% Synergy $1.05
Ever-Watching Threshold Ever-Watching Threshold
+5% Synergy $0.53
Propaganda Propaganda
+4% Synergy $2.32
True Conviction True Conviction
+4% Synergy $4.08
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+4% Synergy $4.58
Well of Ideas Well of Ideas
+4% Synergy $1.36
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+3% Synergy $0.65
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+1% Synergy $6.02
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+1% Synergy $3.38
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $20.65
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
0% Synergy $4.59
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
0% Synergy $24.24

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 $6.80
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+9% Synergy $3.82
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
+8% Synergy $5.54
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+4% Synergy $7.04

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+24% Synergy $2.59
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+21% Synergy $0.33
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+16% Synergy $0.11
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+13% Synergy $4.21
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+12% Synergy $0.09
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+8% Synergy $0.13
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+6% Synergy $0.91
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+6% Synergy $0.11
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+5% Synergy $0.24
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+5% Synergy $0.47
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $5.97
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+5% Synergy $0.19
Cryptic Caves Cryptic Caves
+5% Synergy $0.12
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+5% Synergy $0.50
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $1.38
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.15
Rivendell Rivendell
+3% Synergy $1.05
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+3% Synergy $0.18
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+1% Synergy $1.35
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+1% Synergy $4.80
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-6% Synergy $3.42
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-10% Synergy $18.71

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+33% Synergy $2.95
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+25% Synergy $1.15
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+22% Synergy $0.38
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+19% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.21
Azorius Locket Azorius Locket
+7% Synergy $0.11
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+6% Synergy $0.28
Azorius Cluestone Azorius Cluestone
+5% Synergy $0.14
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+3% Synergy $0.28
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.17
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $2.69
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.15
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.39
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-3% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.51
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $1.38
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-10% Synergy $0.42

Lands

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

Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+15% Synergy $0.08
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+11% Synergy $0.16
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+9% Synergy $33.69
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+8% Synergy $0.70
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.07
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+6% Synergy $0.17
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+4% Synergy $0.20
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+4% Synergy $0.47
Meandering River Meandering River
+4% Synergy $0.10
Gates of Istfell Gates of Istfell
+4% Synergy $0.07
Coastal Tower Coastal Tower
+4% Synergy $0.81
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.04
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.06
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+3% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.18
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.16
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+3% Synergy $0.10
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+1% Synergy $0.09
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.21
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-1% Synergy $3.56
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-2% Synergy $0.34
Tundra Tundra
-2% Synergy
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-2% Synergy $0.26
Port Town Port Town
-4% Synergy $0.18
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-4% Synergy $5.05
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-5% Synergy $0.15
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.15
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.26
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-6% Synergy $3.98
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-6% Synergy $4.22
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-7% Synergy $12.09
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-8% Synergy $15.63
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-8% Synergy $0.42
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
-8% Synergy $0.24
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-9% Synergy $0.27
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-9% Synergy $11.42
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-10% Synergy $19.17
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-11% Synergy $0.14
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-12% Synergy $13.79

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