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Nov 13, 2025
How To Play Sea Creatures Differently In Commander
Sea creatures in Magic are basically as old as the game itself, but they've changed significantly in that time.
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Cephalid Looter
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
100%synergy
Cephalid Broker
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100%synergy
Llawan, Cephalid Empress
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99%synergy
Cephalid Constable
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99%synergy
Cephalid Retainer
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
96%synergy
Cephalid Pathmage
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
96%synergy
Cephalid Illusionist
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
95%synergy
Callous Oppressor
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
95%synergy
Cephalid Scout
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
91%synergy
Cephalid Facetaker
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
90%synergy
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Counterspell
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Omen Hawker
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
79%synergy
Shield Broker
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
82%synergy
Verity Circle
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
77%synergy
Cephalid Sage
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
78%synergy
Willbreaker
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
73%synergy
Theft of Dreams
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
69%synergy
Cephalid Snitch
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
70%synergy
Cephalid Inkshrouder
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
69%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Mothdust Changeling
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Wonder
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Psychic Pickpocket
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61%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Universal Automaton
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60%synergy
Cephalid Vandal
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Cephalid Aristocrat
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Cephalid Inkmage
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Backstreet Bruiser
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Amoeboid Changeling
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Shapesharer
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Metallic Mimic
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21%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
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21%synergy
Elder Deep-Fiend
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21%synergy
Bloodline Pretender
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21%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
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20%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
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3%synergy
Octoprophet
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22%synergy
Bubble Smuggler
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Lorthos, the Tidemaker
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21%synergy
Tidal Terror
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Mesmerizing Benthid
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Icewrought Sentry
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Sealock Monster
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Spawning Kraken
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Godhunter Octopus
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Serpent of Yawning Depths
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Floodgate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Illithid Harvester
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Octavia, Living Thesis
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Mindwhisker
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Pongify
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
41%synergy
High Tide
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Negate
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Aetherize
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Drain
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Uncharted Voyage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Engulf the Shore
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Deluge
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Blustersquall
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Fact or Fiction
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Cryptic Command
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Rewind
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Frantic Search
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Dissipate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Forbid
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Capsize
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Keep Watch
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Saw It Coming
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Deep Analysis
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Ponder
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Whelming Wave
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Ravenform
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Fabricate
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Curse of the Swine
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Energy Tap
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Sleep
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Windfall
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Crush of Tentacles
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8%synergy
Serum Visions
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-1%synergy
Mana Vapors
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Preordain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Spectral Deluge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sapphire Medallion
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Winter Orb
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Birthing Boughs
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Static Orb
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Coat of Arms
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sword of the Animist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Obelisk of Urd
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Riptide Replicator
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Aboshan's Desire
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Levitation
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Betrayal
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Lost in the Maze
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Remora
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Cowardice
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Propaganda
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Opposition
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Kindred Discovery
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Time of Ice
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Web of Inertia
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Flood
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Back to Basics
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Frozen Aether
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Quest for Ula's Temple
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Scroll of Isildur
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Skyline Cascade
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Castle Vantress
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Halimar Depths
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Academy Ruins
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Terrain Generator
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Rivendell
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Coral Atoll
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Mutavault
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
War Room
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Detection Tower
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Three Tree City
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Caged Sun
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Sky Diamond
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Patchwork Banner
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
34%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Midnight Clock
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Crypt
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Hedron Archive
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Heraldic Banner
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy