Arcum Dagsson (Commander)

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Jul 2, 2025
How To Play Blue Differently in EDH
Blue is known for control in Magic, but that's far from the only thing it does. Let's look at ways you can play blue "off-color" in Commander.
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Moxfield
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Octopus Form
6.8%inclusion20 decks292 decks
3%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
4.9%inclusion15 decks304 decks
-3%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
3.0%inclusion9 decks299 decks
0%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
2.6%inclusion7 decks273 decks
1%synergy
Invasion Submersible
2.4%inclusion7 decks292 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Silver Myr
77%inclusion1.57K decks2.04K decks
66%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
68%inclusion1.39K decks2.04K decks
58%synergy
Ornithopter
66%inclusion1.34K decks2.04K decks
57%synergy
Myr Retriever
59%inclusion1.20K decks2.04K decks
55%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
58%inclusion1.18K decks2.04K decks
53%synergy
Corridor Monitor
55%inclusion1.12K decks2.04K decks
53%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
54%inclusion1.09K decks2.04K decks
50%synergy
Memnite
51%inclusion1.04K decks2.04K decks
47%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
49%inclusion992 decks2.04K decks
46%synergy
Spellskite
57%inclusion1.15K decks2.04K decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Etherium Sculptor
56%inclusion1.14K decks2.04K decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
56%inclusion1.13K decks2.04K decks
30%synergy
Unwinding Clock
55%inclusion1.12K decks2.04K decks
43%synergy
Counterspell
51%inclusion1.04K decks2.04K decks
-15%synergy
Sculpting Steel
51%inclusion1.03K decks2.04K decks
43%synergy
Darksteel Forge
50%inclusion1.03K decks2.04K decks
45%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
47%inclusion732 decks1.55K decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
47%inclusion950 decks2.04K decks
28%synergy
Swan Song
46%inclusion943 decks2.04K decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
46%inclusion937 decks2.04K decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
41%inclusion832 decks2.04K decks
18%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
41%inclusion829 decks2.04K decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
39%inclusion792 decks2.04K decks
28%synergy
Rhystic Study
38%inclusion778 decks2.04K decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
37%inclusion755 decks2.04K decks
25%synergy
The One Ring
35%inclusion722 decks2.04K decks
23%synergy
Force of Will
32%inclusion658 decks2.04K decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
26%inclusion526 decks2.04K decks
16%synergy
Grim Monolith
25%inclusion512 decks2.04K decks
20%synergy
Mox Diamond
22%inclusion454 decks2.04K decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Manakin
44%inclusion898 decks2.04K decks
43%synergy
Myr Sire
43%inclusion868 decks2.04K decks
42%synergy
Combat Courier
40%inclusion819 decks2.04K decks
39%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
39%inclusion798 decks2.04K decks
28%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
37%inclusion751 decks2.04K decks
25%synergy
Foundry Inspector
36%inclusion740 decks2.04K decks
22%synergy
Palladium Myr
36%inclusion731 decks2.04K decks
32%synergy
Shield Sphere
36%inclusion728 decks2.04K decks
34%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
36%inclusion727 decks2.04K decks
26%synergy
Walking Ballista
34%inclusion697 decks2.04K decks
29%synergy
Hangarback Walker
34%inclusion696 decks2.04K decks
31%synergy
Scrap Trawler
34%inclusion693 decks2.04K decks
30%synergy
Myr Convert
33%inclusion676 decks2.04K decks
32%synergy
Hedron Crawler
32%inclusion660 decks2.04K decks
32%synergy
Plague Myr
30%inclusion606 decks2.04K decks
28%synergy
Filigree Sages
29%inclusion600 decks2.04K decks
29%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
29%inclusion584 decks2.04K decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
28%inclusion576 decks2.04K decks
6%synergy
Master Transmuter
28%inclusion572 decks2.04K decks
23%synergy
Junk Diver
27%inclusion541 decks2.04K decks
25%synergy
Metalworker
23%inclusion458 decks2.04K decks
21%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion380 decks1.76K decks
8%synergy
Thought Monitor
21%inclusion435 decks2.04K decks
11%synergy
Myr Moonvessel
18%inclusion376 decks2.04K decks
18%synergy
Shimmer Myr
18%inclusion372 decks2.04K decks
12%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
17%inclusion344 decks2.04K decks
12%synergy
The Reality Chip
16%inclusion330 decks2.04K decks
3%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
15%inclusion294 decks1.99K decks
5%synergy
Tomb Trawler
15%inclusion276 decks1.88K decks
14%synergy
K-9, Mark I
15%inclusion297 decks2.04K decks
14%synergy
Workshop Assistant
14%inclusion286 decks2.04K decks
13%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
12%inclusion242 decks2.04K decks
8%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
12%inclusion240 decks2.04K decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
12%inclusion240 decks2.04K decks
6%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
12%inclusion238 decks2.04K decks
10%synergy
Millikin
11%inclusion222 decks2.04K decks
9%synergy
Trinket Mage
11%inclusion221 decks2.04K decks
1%synergy
Memnarch
10%inclusion209 decks2.04K decks
8%synergy
Dross Scorpion
8.9%inclusion182 decks2.04K decks
9%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
8.9%inclusion182 decks2.04K decks
6%synergy
Cathodion
8.9%inclusion182 decks2.04K decks
9%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
8.9%inclusion181 decks2.04K decks
8%synergy
Voltaic Servant
8.8%inclusion179 decks2.04K decks
8%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
8.4%inclusion171 decks2.04K decks
3%synergy
Trophy Mage
8.3%inclusion169 decks2.04K decks
1%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
8.1%inclusion165 decks2.04K decks
7%synergy
Silver Raven
7.7%inclusion156 decks2.04K decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.4%inclusion151 decks2.04K decks
-6%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
7.1%inclusion144 decks2.04K decks
4%synergy
Spellseeker
6.8%inclusion139 decks2.04K decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Dramatic Reversal
45%inclusion917 decks2.04K decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
42%inclusion864 decks2.04K decks
6%synergy
Pongify
35%inclusion705 decks2.04K decks
-6%synergy
Mana Drain
32%inclusion652 decks2.04K decks
5%synergy
Whir of Invention
30%inclusion613 decks2.04K decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion517 decks1.77K decks
8%synergy
Force of Negation
28%inclusion577 decks2.04K decks
13%synergy
Pact of Negation
27%inclusion548 decks2.04K decks
17%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion544 decks2.04K decks
-11%synergy
Brainstorm
24%inclusion491 decks2.04K decks
-17%synergy
Flusterstorm
24%inclusion487 decks2.04K decks
14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion452 decks2.04K decks
-12%synergy
Mental Misstep
22%inclusion444 decks2.04K decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion440 decks2.04K decks
-14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
21%inclusion437 decks2.04K decks
-2%synergy
Resculpt
21%inclusion430 decks2.04K decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
20%inclusion400 decks2.04K decks
4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
18%inclusion365 decks2.04K decks
12%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
18%inclusion297 decks1.66K decks
12%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion276 decks2.04K decks
5%synergy
Shore Up
13%inclusion273 decks2.04K decks
8%synergy
Magic Damper
13%inclusion112 decks846 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion263 decks2.04K decks
-15%synergy
Desynchronization
11%inclusion191 decks1.71K decks
6%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion221 decks2.04K decks
2%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion175 decks1.77K decks
0%synergy
Misdirection
9.4%inclusion192 decks2.04K decks
4%synergy
High Tide
8.9%inclusion181 decks2.04K decks
-35%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
7.7%inclusion156 decks2.04K decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
7.7%inclusion156 decks2.04K decks
-21%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.9%inclusion141 decks2.04K decks
3%synergy
Chain of Vapor
6.9%inclusion141 decks2.04K decks
2%synergy
Miscast
6.9%inclusion141 decks2.04K decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.4%inclusion122 decks1.89K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Leak
5.8%inclusion119 decks2.04K decks
-1%synergy
Disruption Protocol
5.5%inclusion111 decks2.04K decks
3%synergy
Opt
5.4%inclusion110 decks2.04K decks
-20%synergy
Access Denied
5.3%inclusion108 decks2.04K decks
2%synergy
Delay
5.3%inclusion108 decks2.04K decks
1%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
5.2%inclusion105 decks2.04K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
44%inclusion889 decks2.04K decks
22%synergy
Thoughtcast
23%inclusion460 decks2.04K decks
14%synergy
Transmute Artifact
19%inclusion377 decks2.04K decks
15%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion340 decks2.04K decks
-13%synergy
Reshape
16%inclusion333 decks2.04K decks
9%synergy
One with the Machine
14%inclusion285 decks2.04K decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion277 decks2.04K decks
-1%synergy
Preordain
8.9%inclusion182 decks2.04K decks
-15%synergy
Windfall
8.6%inclusion175 decks2.04K decks
-14%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.6%inclusion174 decks2.04K decks
-4%synergy
Merchant Scroll
8.1%inclusion165 decks2.04K decks
-1%synergy
Argivian Restoration
7.1%inclusion145 decks2.04K decks
6%synergy
All Is Dust
6.2%inclusion127 decks2.04K decks
5%synergy
Step Through
5.8%inclusion118 decks2.04K decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
God-Pharaoh's Statue
43%inclusion876 decks2.04K decks
41%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
41%inclusion831 decks2.04K decks
34%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
37%inclusion758 decks2.04K decks
34%synergy
Voltaic Key
35%inclusion708 decks2.04K decks
29%synergy
Myr Turbine
34%inclusion695 decks2.04K decks
34%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
34%inclusion687 decks2.04K decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion685 decks2.04K decks
6%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
33%inclusion617 decks1.88K decks
28%synergy
Staff of Domination
32%inclusion644 decks2.04K decks
29%synergy
Clock of Omens
31%inclusion640 decks2.04K decks
30%synergy
Isochron Scepter
31%inclusion635 decks2.04K decks
13%synergy
Manifold Key
29%inclusion597 decks2.04K decks
22%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
29%inclusion587 decks2.04K decks
27%synergy
Mystic Forge
24%inclusion495 decks2.04K decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion466 decks2.04K decks
8%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
22%inclusion451 decks2.04K decks
20%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
22%inclusion444 decks2.04K decks
18%synergy
Forsaken Monument
21%inclusion422 decks2.04K decks
17%synergy
Repurposing Bay
20%inclusion249 decks1.27K decks
16%synergy
Citanul Flute
18%inclusion370 decks2.04K decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
18%inclusion369 decks2.04K decks
17%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
18%inclusion364 decks2.04K decks
13%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
15%inclusion77 decks499 decks
14%synergy
Torpor Orb
15%inclusion313 decks2.04K decks
13%synergy
Mirrorworks
12%inclusion245 decks2.04K decks
11%synergy
Imposter Mech
12%inclusion237 decks2.04K decks
8%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
12%inclusion226 decks1.96K decks
10%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
12%inclusion218 decks1.89K decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
11%inclusion227 decks2.04K decks
9%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
11%inclusion225 decks2.04K decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
11%inclusion223 decks2.04K decks
-46%synergy
Summoning Station
11%inclusion222 decks2.04K decks
11%synergy
Mindslaver
11%inclusion220 decks2.04K decks
9%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
10%inclusion209 decks2.04K decks
10%synergy
Cloud Key
10%inclusion204 decks2.04K decks
3%synergy
The Magic Mirror
9.5%inclusion193 decks2.04K decks
3%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
9.2%inclusion173 decks1.88K decks
8%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
8.8%inclusion180 decks2.04K decks
8%synergy
The Endstone
8.7%inclusion62 decks710 decks
6%synergy
Mirage Mirror
8.6%inclusion176 decks2.04K decks
5%synergy
Magewright's Stone
8.2%inclusion167 decks2.04K decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.8%inclusion159 decks2.04K decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
7.8%inclusion158 decks2.04K decks
2%synergy
Winter Orb
7.6%inclusion155 decks2.04K decks
3%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7.6%inclusion155 decks2.04K decks
4%synergy
Winter Moon
7.1%inclusion128 decks1.81K decks
2%synergy
Possessed Portal
6.9%inclusion140 decks2.04K decks
7%synergy
Blasting Station
6.8%inclusion139 decks2.04K decks
6%synergy
Planar Bridge
6.7%inclusion136 decks2.04K decks
6%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
6.6%inclusion47 decks710 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
35%inclusion714 decks2.04K decks
8%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
27%inclusion553 decks2.04K decks
19%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
18%inclusion359 decks2.04K decks
12%synergy
Mind Over Matter
16%inclusion331 decks2.04K decks
14%synergy
Mechanized Production
16%inclusion324 decks2.04K decks
9%synergy
Copy Artifact
14%inclusion286 decks2.04K decks
10%synergy
Efficient Construction
14%inclusion283 decks2.04K decks
7%synergy
Mirrormade
12%inclusion240 decks2.04K decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion203 decks2.04K decks
-20%synergy
Artificer Class
9.3%inclusion190 decks2.04K decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.6%inclusion95 decks1.25K decks
0%synergy
Freed from the Real
7.3%inclusion148 decks2.04K decks
4%synergy
March of the Machines
7.0%inclusion143 decks2.04K decks
7%synergy
Intruder Alarm
6.4%inclusion131 decks2.04K decks
3%synergy
Back to Basics
5.7%inclusion115 decks2.04K decks
-2%synergy
Power Artifact
5.3%inclusion107 decks2.04K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
34%inclusion689 decks2.04K decks
24%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
20%inclusion416 decks2.04K decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
16%inclusion122 decks785 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
10%inclusion202 decks2.04K decks
6%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.1%inclusion55 decks1.08K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
60%inclusion1.21K decks2.04K decks
42%synergy
Academy Ruins
56%inclusion1.14K decks2.04K decks
38%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
52%inclusion1.06K decks2.04K decks
40%synergy
Urza's Saga
48%inclusion984 decks2.04K decks
32%synergy
Inventors' Fair
47%inclusion947 decks2.04K decks
33%synergy
Mishra's Factory
41%inclusion825 decks2.04K decks
39%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion770 decks2.04K decks
12%synergy
Buried Ruin
37%inclusion758 decks2.04K decks
25%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
37%inclusion745 decks2.04K decks
35%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
35%inclusion714 decks2.04K decks
24%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
29%inclusion593 decks2.04K decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion494 decks2.04K decks
-32%synergy
Archway of Innovation
20%inclusion357 decks1.75K decks
10%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
20%inclusion416 decks2.04K decks
20%synergy
Crystal Vein
19%inclusion377 decks2.04K decks
16%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
17%inclusion356 decks2.04K decks
16%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
17%inclusion122 decks710 decks
7%synergy
City of Traitors
17%inclusion341 decks2.04K decks
15%synergy
Urza's Tower
15%inclusion311 decks2.04K decks
11%synergy
Urza's Mine
15%inclusion310 decks2.04K decks
11%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
15%inclusion309 decks2.04K decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion301 decks2.04K decks
-36%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
12%inclusion249 decks2.04K decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion231 decks2.04K decks
7%synergy
Fomori Vault
11%inclusion202 decks1.88K decks
7%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
9.0%inclusion183 decks2.04K decks
9%synergy
Tolaria West
8.8%inclusion180 decks2.04K decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.6%inclusion176 decks2.04K decks
0%synergy
Urza's Workshop
8.2%inclusion167 decks2.04K decks
6%synergy
War Room
7.6%inclusion155 decks2.04K decks
-9%synergy
Treasure Vault
6.9%inclusion141 decks2.04K decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
6.7%inclusion136 decks2.04K decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.2%inclusion127 decks2.04K decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.1%inclusion66 decks1.08K decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion121 decks2.04K decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Factory
5.9%inclusion120 decks2.04K decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.7%inclusion116 decks2.04K decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion1.86K decks2.04K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion1.20K decks2.04K decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
45%inclusion908 decks2.04K decks
42%synergy
Basalt Monolith
41%inclusion836 decks2.04K decks
31%synergy
Mox Opal
39%inclusion790 decks2.04K decks
29%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
33%inclusion677 decks2.04K decks
26%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion667 decks2.04K decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion499 decks2.04K decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion477 decks2.04K decks
-28%synergy
Thran Dynamo
22%inclusion457 decks2.04K decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion331 decks2.04K decks
-4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
15%inclusion312 decks2.04K decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
11%inclusion225 decks2.04K decks
8%synergy
Patriar's Seal
11%inclusion221 decks2.04K decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion207 decks2.04K decks
-6%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
10%inclusion203 decks2.04K decks
7%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
10%inclusion201 decks2.04K decks
8%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.7%inclusion178 decks2.04K decks
5%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.2%inclusion166 decks2.04K decks
-15%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
8.1%inclusion164 decks2.04K decks
5%synergy
Caged Sun
7.3%inclusion148 decks2.04K decks
-4%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
7.3%inclusion124 decks1.71K decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.2%inclusion147 decks2.04K decks
-13%synergy
Mox Amber
6.2%inclusion126 decks2.04K decks
-1%synergy
Guardian Idol
5.1%inclusion103 decks2.04K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion1.87K decks2.04K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion517 decks1.77K decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
26%inclusion521 decks2.04K decks
20%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
25%inclusion513 decks2.04K decks
19%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion380 decks1.76K decks
8%synergy
Mirrex
19%inclusion384 decks2.04K decks
18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion316 decks2.04K decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion277 decks2.04K decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion227 decks2.04K decks
-15%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
10%inclusion170 decks1.75K decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
9.1%inclusion186 decks2.04K decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.3%inclusion168 decks2.04K decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.7%inclusion157 decks2.04K decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.6%inclusion137 decks1.81K decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.2%inclusion146 decks2.04K decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.0%inclusion143 decks2.04K decks
-1%synergy