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Shabraz, the Skyshark
Price tag $2.60

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

#2566 Current Rank
#2640 Last Week
#2455 Past 2 Years

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.

Diary of Dreams Diary of Dreams
+10% Synergy $0.28
Nexus Mentality Nexus Mentality
+7% Synergy $0.26
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+4% Synergy $4.72
Erode Erode
+2% Synergy $5.37
Skycoach Conductor Skycoach Conductor
-2% Synergy $0.36

High Synergy Cards

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

Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+48% Synergy $0.53
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+47% Synergy $5.34
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+43% Synergy $1.23
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+42% Synergy $1.35
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+42% Synergy $1.70
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+41% Synergy $1.39
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+40% Synergy $1.62
Windfall Windfall
+34% Synergy $4.94
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+33% Synergy $0.35
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+31% Synergy $1.10

Top Cards

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

Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+30% Synergy $0.47
Opt Opt
+28% Synergy $0.27
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+28% Synergy $1.63
Ponder Ponder
+28% Synergy $1.75
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+21% Synergy $1.95
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+13% Synergy $2.01
Negate Negate
+9% Synergy $0.20
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $3.67
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $1.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $1.22

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+21% Synergy $34.55
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+11% Synergy $66.59
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+4% Synergy $58.09
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+3% Synergy $17.12
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $108.02
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $41.55
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $6.17
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $53.21
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $58.52
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-9% Synergy $37.03

Creatures

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

Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+28% Synergy $0.33
Drogskol Reaver Drogskol Reaver
+27% Synergy $0.24
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+27% Synergy $0.28
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+26% Synergy $0.40
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+26% Synergy $10.05
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
+24% Synergy $0.29
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+23% Synergy $0.89
Voracious Greatshark Voracious Greatshark
+22% Synergy $0.15
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+20% Synergy $1.77
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+19% Synergy $9.36
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+18% Synergy $9.09
Dream Trawler Dream Trawler
+17% Synergy $0.32
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+17% Synergy $6.08
Loan Shark Loan Shark
+17% Synergy $0.14
Isperia, Supreme Judge Isperia, Supreme Judge
+16% Synergy $0.32
Lyla, Holographic Assistant Lyla, Holographic Assistant
+14% Synergy $8.78
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+13% Synergy $0.29
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+13% Synergy $0.22
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+12% Synergy $0.33
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+12% Synergy $8.03
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+12% Synergy $0.44
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+12% Synergy $0.24
Bigfin Bouncer Bigfin Bouncer
+12% Synergy $0.23
Spined Megalodon Spined Megalodon
+12% Synergy $0.20
Pouncing Shoreshark Pouncing Shoreshark
+12% Synergy $0.19
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+11% Synergy $0.34
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+11% Synergy $10.12
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+11% Synergy $0.30
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+11% Synergy $0.34
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
+11% Synergy $0.38
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+11% Synergy $0.25
Windreader Sphinx Windreader Sphinx
+10% Synergy $0.32
Daggermaw Megalodon Daggermaw Megalodon
+10% Synergy $0.22
Hope Estheim Hope Estheim
+10% Synergy $0.31
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
+10% Synergy $0.33
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+9% Synergy $3.93
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+8% Synergy $6.27
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+7% Synergy $59.32
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+7% Synergy $0.45
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+7% Synergy $37.48
Will, Scion of Peace Will, Scion of Peace
+7% Synergy $0.94
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+7% Synergy $0.67
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+7% Synergy $0.36
Sphinx of the Revelation Sphinx of the Revelation
+7% Synergy $1.28
Starwinder Starwinder
+7% Synergy $0.90
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+6% Synergy $0.29
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+5% Synergy $0.27
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+5% Synergy $7.44
Cloudblazer Cloudblazer
+2% Synergy $0.10
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-1% Synergy $0.31

Instants

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

Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+27% Synergy $1.88
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+18% Synergy $0.37
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+17% Synergy $1.50
Disenchant Disenchant
+16% Synergy $0.11
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+16% Synergy $0.23
Aetherize Aetherize
+13% Synergy $0.41
Pongify Pongify
+13% Synergy $1.72
Emergency Powers Emergency Powers
+13% Synergy $0.71
Hindering Light Hindering Light
+12% Synergy $0.25
Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+12% Synergy $0.09
Quick Study Quick Study
+10% Synergy $0.17
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+8% Synergy $0.34
Absorb Absorb
+7% Synergy $0.41
Shelter Shelter
+7% Synergy $0.23
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+7% Synergy $2.49
Refute Refute
+6% Synergy $0.21
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+5% Synergy $7.79
Consider Consider
+5% Synergy $0.33
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+5% Synergy $0.28
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+5% Synergy $0.19
Render Silent Render Silent
+4% Synergy $2.09
Revitalize Revitalize
+4% Synergy $0.14
Vision Skeins Vision Skeins
+4% Synergy $0.65
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+4% Synergy $1.00
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+3% Synergy $0.42
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+1% Synergy $0.50
Reality Shift Reality Shift
0% Synergy $0.26
Permission Denied Permission Denied
0% Synergy $12.00
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $1.45
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $55.81
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-5% Synergy $2.27
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-6% Synergy $0.30
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-6% Synergy $18.15
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-7% Synergy $3.63
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $8.00

Sorceries

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

Winged Words Winged Words
+26% Synergy $0.37
Preordain Preordain
+20% Synergy $0.50
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+16% Synergy $0.82
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+10% Synergy $0.32
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+10% Synergy $1.28
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+9% Synergy $0.24
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+8% Synergy $14.11
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+8% Synergy $1.00
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+7% Synergy $6.00
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+7% Synergy $0.32
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+7% Synergy $37.03
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+7% Synergy $0.33
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+6% Synergy $1.34
Single Combat Single Combat
+6% Synergy $0.62
Time Reversal Time Reversal
+6% Synergy $2.32
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+5% Synergy $6.00
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+5% Synergy $3.50
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+5% Synergy $0.13
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+4% Synergy $0.28
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+4% Synergy $0.67
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+3% Synergy $0.34
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.42
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+2% Synergy $0.92
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+1% Synergy $2.61
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $3.91
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+1% Synergy $11.82

Utility Artifacts

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

Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+28% Synergy $10.84
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+19% Synergy $5.22
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+15% Synergy $5.10
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+14% Synergy $9.62
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+14% Synergy $16.49
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+12% Synergy $0.37
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+9% Synergy $1.80
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+9% Synergy $0.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $4.44
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+8% Synergy $70.05
Spellbook Spellbook
+8% Synergy $3.84
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+8% Synergy $3.61
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+7% Synergy $15.47
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+7% Synergy $0.40
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+6% Synergy $6.26
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+6% Synergy $5.70
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+5% Synergy $24.31
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+5% Synergy $26.88
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+5% Synergy $2.25
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+5% Synergy $12.22
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+5% Synergy $30.98
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+4% Synergy $0.85
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+4% Synergy $2.84
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.30
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
0% Synergy $1.26
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-1% Synergy $4.46
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-1% Synergy $47.41
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-2% Synergy $7.69

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 $1.59
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+19% Synergy $0.31
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+12% Synergy $1.63
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+11% Synergy $3.60
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+11% Synergy $0.35
Curiosity Curiosity
+10% Synergy $1.24
Propaganda Propaganda
+8% Synergy $3.11
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+8% Synergy $0.38
Righteous Authority Righteous Authority
+8% Synergy $0.40
Thought Reflection Thought Reflection
+8% Synergy $1.38
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+7% Synergy $2.39
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+7% Synergy $0.35
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+7% Synergy $0.51
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+6% Synergy $0.39
Ever-Watching Threshold Ever-Watching Threshold
+6% Synergy $0.54
True Conviction True Conviction
+5% Synergy $5.04
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+5% Synergy $4.06
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+4% Synergy $4.72
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+4% Synergy $12.00
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+4% Synergy $0.54
Well of Ideas Well of Ideas
+4% Synergy $2.29
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+3% Synergy $6.90
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+2% Synergy $8.43
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+2% Synergy $1.51
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $28.00
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $13.49
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
0% Synergy $0.25
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-2% Synergy $4.03

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 $8.80
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+12% Synergy $5.08
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
+7% Synergy $6.50
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+1% Synergy $2.09

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+24% Synergy $2.94
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+24% Synergy $0.38
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+17% Synergy $5.74
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+14% Synergy $0.28
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+11% Synergy $0.26
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+7% Synergy $1.50
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+7% Synergy $0.31
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $0.85
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+6% Synergy $7.26
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+5% Synergy $0.57
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+4% Synergy $0.29
Rivendell Rivendell
+3% Synergy $1.74
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+3% Synergy $1.28
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+2% Synergy $6.18
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.33
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
-1% Synergy $1.04
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $30.88

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+32% Synergy $4.17
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+23% Synergy $0.63
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+22% Synergy $2.51
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+19% Synergy $0.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+9% Synergy $0.21
Azorius Locket Azorius Locket
+6% Synergy $0.22
Azorius Cluestone Azorius Cluestone
+6% Synergy $0.09
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.30
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.23
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+2% Synergy $0.38
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $4.53
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.13
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.34
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-6% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $1.10
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-10% Synergy $2.20
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-15% Synergy $0.40

Lands

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

Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+17% Synergy $0.13
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+11% Synergy $0.36
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+9% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.12
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+7% Synergy $37.03
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+6% Synergy $0.37
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+5% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+4% Synergy $0.31
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+4% Synergy $0.24
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.14
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.08
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+3% Synergy $5.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.33
Meandering River Meandering River
+3% Synergy $0.13
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+3% Synergy $0.16
Coastal Tower Coastal Tower
+3% Synergy $2.99
North Pole Gates North Pole Gates
+3% Synergy $0.19
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.16
Port Town Port Town
+1% Synergy $0.24
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-2% Synergy $0.27
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-2% Synergy $0.33
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-2% Synergy $18.47
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-4% Synergy $4.25
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.27
Tundra Tundra
-4% Synergy $3000.00
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.25
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-6% Synergy $8.42
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-6% Synergy $6.42
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-6% Synergy $4.59
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-9% Synergy $0.82
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-9% Synergy $11.03
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-10% Synergy $8.37
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-10% Synergy $0.21
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-12% Synergy $0.41
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-12% Synergy $16.02

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