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
Scryfall
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Octopus Form
7.3%inclusion31 decks424 decks
3%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
4.4%inclusion19 decks434 decks
-4%synergy
Invasion Submersible
4.2%inclusion18 decks424 decks
4%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
2.7%inclusion11 decks405 decks
1%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
2.6%inclusion11 decks429 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Silver Myr
77%inclusion1.60K decks2.07K decks
67%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
69%inclusion1.44K decks2.07K decks
59%synergy
Ornithopter
67%inclusion1.39K decks2.07K decks
58%synergy
Corridor Monitor
56%inclusion1.17K decks2.07K decks
54%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
59%inclusion1.23K decks2.07K decks
54%synergy
Myr Retriever
58%inclusion1.20K decks2.07K decks
54%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
54%inclusion1.13K decks2.07K decks
51%synergy
Memnite
51%inclusion1.06K decks2.07K decks
47%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
50%inclusion1.03K decks2.07K decks
47%synergy
Spellskite
57%inclusion1.19K decks2.07K decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
56%inclusion1.15K decks2.07K decks
29%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
55%inclusion1.14K decks2.07K decks
38%synergy
Unwinding Clock
55%inclusion1.14K decks2.07K decks
43%synergy
Sculpting Steel
52%inclusion1.07K decks2.07K decks
45%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion1.03K decks2.07K decks
-17%synergy
Darksteel Forge
49%inclusion1.02K decks2.07K decks
44%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
48%inclusion793 decks1.64K decks
45%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
48%inclusion997 decks2.07K decks
29%synergy
Swan Song
48%inclusion991 decks2.07K decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
48%inclusion990 decks2.07K decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
42%inclusion866 decks2.07K decks
19%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
41%inclusion855 decks2.07K decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
40%inclusion830 decks2.07K decks
29%synergy
Rhystic Study
39%inclusion817 decks2.07K decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
39%inclusion801 decks2.07K decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
37%inclusion764 decks2.07K decks
24%synergy
Force of Will
34%inclusion698 decks2.07K decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
27%inclusion570 decks2.07K decks
18%synergy
Grim Monolith
26%inclusion547 decks2.07K decks
21%synergy
Mox Diamond
24%inclusion491 decks2.07K decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Manakin
45%inclusion931 decks2.07K decks
44%synergy
Myr Sire
42%inclusion875 decks2.07K decks
42%synergy
Combat Courier
41%inclusion856 decks2.07K decks
40%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
38%inclusion798 decks2.07K decks
27%synergy
Shield Sphere
37%inclusion773 decks2.07K decks
36%synergy
Foundry Inspector
36%inclusion745 decks2.07K decks
22%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
36%inclusion745 decks2.07K decks
24%synergy
Walking Ballista
36%inclusion742 decks2.07K decks
31%synergy
Palladium Myr
35%inclusion734 decks2.07K decks
31%synergy
Hangarback Walker
35%inclusion724 decks2.07K decks
32%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
34%inclusion715 decks2.07K decks
24%synergy
Myr Convert
34%inclusion715 decks2.07K decks
33%synergy
Scrap Trawler
33%inclusion685 decks2.07K decks
29%synergy
Hedron Crawler
32%inclusion663 decks2.07K decks
31%synergy
Filigree Sages
31%inclusion646 decks2.07K decks
30%synergy
Plague Myr
30%inclusion619 decks2.07K decks
28%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
28%inclusion583 decks2.07K decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
28%inclusion573 decks2.07K decks
5%synergy
Master Transmuter
27%inclusion561 decks2.07K decks
22%synergy
Junk Diver
26%inclusion540 decks2.07K decks
25%synergy
Metalworker
24%inclusion497 decks2.07K decks
23%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
23%inclusion425 decks1.84K decks
9%synergy
Thought Monitor
22%inclusion446 decks2.07K decks
11%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
19%inclusion384 decks2.07K decks
13%synergy
Myr Moonvessel
18%inclusion376 decks2.07K decks
18%synergy
Shimmer Myr
18%inclusion363 decks2.07K decks
11%synergy
Tomb Trawler
17%inclusion327 decks1.95K decks
16%synergy
K-9, Mark I
16%inclusion334 decks2.07K decks
15%synergy
The Reality Chip
15%inclusion321 decks2.07K decks
3%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
15%inclusion301 decks2.06K decks
5%synergy
Workshop Assistant
13%inclusion279 decks2.07K decks
13%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
12%inclusion240 decks2.07K decks
6%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
11%inclusion237 decks2.07K decks
8%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
11%inclusion237 decks2.07K decks
7%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
11%inclusion236 decks2.07K decks
10%synergy
Millikin
11%inclusion220 decks2.07K decks
9%synergy
Voltaic Servant
10%inclusion216 decks2.07K decks
10%synergy
Trinket Mage
10%inclusion213 decks2.07K decks
0%synergy
Dross Scorpion
10%inclusion213 decks2.07K decks
10%synergy
Memnarch
10%inclusion204 decks2.07K decks
7%synergy
Cathodion
8.6%inclusion179 decks2.07K decks
8%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
8.6%inclusion178 decks2.07K decks
8%synergy
Trophy Mage
8.2%inclusion171 decks2.07K decks
1%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
8.1%inclusion169 decks2.07K decks
6%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
7.9%inclusion164 decks2.07K decks
6%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
7.9%inclusion164 decks2.07K decks
2%synergy
Cogwork Wrestler
7.8%inclusion161 decks2.07K decks
8%synergy
Silver Raven
7.7%inclusion160 decks2.07K decks
6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
7.6%inclusion158 decks2.07K decks
-7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.5%inclusion156 decks2.07K decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Dramatic Reversal
45%inclusion943 decks2.07K decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
44%inclusion905 decks2.07K decks
7%synergy
Pongify
36%inclusion743 decks2.07K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion650 decks2.07K decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion566 decks1.85K decks
9%synergy
Force of Negation
30%inclusion621 decks2.07K decks
14%synergy
Whir of Invention
30%inclusion617 decks2.07K decks
17%synergy
Pact of Negation
28%inclusion589 decks2.07K decks
18%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion541 decks2.07K decks
-12%synergy
Flusterstorm
26%inclusion536 decks2.07K decks
16%synergy
Brainstorm
24%inclusion490 decks2.07K decks
-18%synergy
Mental Misstep
24%inclusion489 decks2.07K decks
17%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion455 decks2.07K decks
-13%synergy
Resculpt
21%inclusion441 decks2.07K decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion440 decks2.07K decks
-15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
21%inclusion440 decks2.07K decks
-2%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
20%inclusion414 decks2.07K decks
14%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
19%inclusion338 decks1.75K decks
13%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
19%inclusion391 decks2.07K decks
3%synergy
Magic Damper
16%inclusion150 decks960 decks
12%synergy
Shore Up
15%inclusion315 decks2.07K decks
10%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion280 decks2.07K decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion257 decks2.07K decks
-15%synergy
Desynchronization
11%inclusion197 decks1.79K decks
6%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion227 decks2.07K decks
2%synergy
Misdirection
10%inclusion216 decks2.07K decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion177 decks1.85K decks
0%synergy
High Tide
8.5%inclusion177 decks2.07K decks
-36%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
7.4%inclusion153 decks2.07K decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
7.3%inclusion151 decks2.07K decks
-22%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.8%inclusion141 decks2.07K decks
2%synergy
Chain of Vapor
6.6%inclusion137 decks2.07K decks
1%synergy
Miscast
6.5%inclusion135 decks2.07K decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.5%inclusion127 decks1.97K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Leak
5.5%inclusion114 decks2.07K decks
-1%synergy
Opt
5.5%inclusion114 decks2.07K decks
-20%synergy
Tidal Bore
5.4%inclusion113 decks2.07K decks
5%synergy
Disruption Protocol
5.4%inclusion112 decks2.07K decks
3%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
5.4%inclusion112 decks2.07K decks
1%synergy
Access Denied
5.1%inclusion106 decks2.07K decks
1%synergy
Delay
5.0%inclusion104 decks2.07K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
42%inclusion880 decks2.07K decks
21%synergy
Thoughtcast
22%inclusion463 decks2.07K decks
13%synergy
Transmute Artifact
19%inclusion400 decks2.07K decks
16%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion330 decks2.07K decks
-14%synergy
Reshape
16%inclusion328 decks2.07K decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion304 decks2.07K decks
0%synergy
One with the Machine
14%inclusion285 decks2.07K decks
11%synergy
Preordain
8.9%inclusion185 decks2.07K decks
-15%synergy
Windfall
8.3%inclusion173 decks2.07K decks
-14%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.0%inclusion165 decks2.07K decks
-5%synergy
Merchant Scroll
7.6%inclusion157 decks2.07K decks
-2%synergy
Argivian Restoration
6.8%inclusion142 decks2.07K decks
6%synergy
Step Through
6.0%inclusion125 decks2.07K decks
1%synergy
All Is Dust
6.0%inclusion125 decks2.07K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
God-Pharaoh's Statue
44%inclusion921 decks2.07K decks
42%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
41%inclusion847 decks2.07K decks
34%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
37%inclusion759 decks2.07K decks
33%synergy
Voltaic Key
36%inclusion757 decks2.07K decks
31%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
35%inclusion724 decks2.07K decks
31%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
34%inclusion658 decks1.95K decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion696 decks2.07K decks
5%synergy
Myr Turbine
33%inclusion693 decks2.07K decks
33%synergy
Clock of Omens
33%inclusion679 decks2.07K decks
31%synergy
Staff of Domination
33%inclusion677 decks2.07K decks
30%synergy
Isochron Scepter
31%inclusion641 decks2.07K decks
13%synergy
Manifold Key
31%inclusion638 decks2.07K decks
24%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
28%inclusion585 decks2.07K decks
27%synergy
Mystic Forge
24%inclusion496 decks2.07K decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion472 decks2.07K decks
8%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
22%inclusion452 decks2.07K decks
20%synergy
Repurposing Bay
21%inclusion294 decks1.38K decks
18%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
21%inclusion443 decks2.07K decks
18%synergy
Forsaken Monument
20%inclusion417 decks2.07K decks
17%synergy
Citanul Flute
19%inclusion400 decks2.07K decks
19%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
19%inclusion117 decks618 decks
17%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
18%inclusion380 decks2.07K decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
17%inclusion362 decks2.07K decks
16%synergy
Torpor Orb
15%inclusion317 decks2.07K decks
13%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
13%inclusion258 decks1.97K decks
11%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
13%inclusion263 decks2.03K decks
12%synergy
Imposter Mech
12%inclusion256 decks2.07K decks
8%synergy
Mirrorworks
12%inclusion243 decks2.07K decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
11%inclusion233 decks2.07K decks
10%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
11%inclusion223 decks2.07K decks
-47%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
11%inclusion221 decks2.07K decks
8%synergy
Summoning Station
11%inclusion219 decks2.07K decks
10%synergy
Mindslaver
11%inclusion218 decks2.07K decks
9%synergy
Cloud Key
10%inclusion202 decks2.07K decks
3%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
10%inclusion202 decks2.07K decks
9%synergy
The Magic Mirror
9.4%inclusion194 decks2.07K decks
3%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
8.8%inclusion172 decks1.96K decks
8%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
8.6%inclusion179 decks2.07K decks
7%synergy
Mirage Mirror
8.5%inclusion176 decks2.07K decks
5%synergy
The Endstone
8.2%inclusion68 decks825 decks
6%synergy
Magewright's Stone
8.1%inclusion168 decks2.07K decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.5%inclusion155 decks2.07K decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
7.5%inclusion155 decks2.07K decks
2%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7.4%inclusion154 decks2.07K decks
4%synergy
Winter Orb
7.4%inclusion153 decks2.07K decks
3%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.2%inclusion149 decks2.07K decks
6%synergy
Winter Moon
7.0%inclusion132 decks1.89K decks
2%synergy
Damping Sphere
6.8%inclusion142 decks2.07K decks
6%synergy
Possessed Portal
6.8%inclusion141 decks2.07K decks
7%synergy
Planar Bridge
6.7%inclusion138 decks2.07K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
36%inclusion756 decks2.07K decks
9%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
26%inclusion541 decks2.07K decks
18%synergy
Mind Over Matter
18%inclusion374 decks2.07K decks
16%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
17%inclusion351 decks2.07K decks
12%synergy
Mechanized Production
16%inclusion330 decks2.07K decks
9%synergy
Copy Artifact
14%inclusion296 decks2.07K decks
11%synergy
Efficient Construction
14%inclusion280 decks2.07K decks
7%synergy
Mirrormade
12%inclusion241 decks2.07K decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion199 decks2.07K decks
-20%synergy
Artificer Class
9.2%inclusion190 decks2.07K decks
6%synergy
Freed from the Real
7.1%inclusion147 decks2.07K decks
4%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.1%inclusion96 decks1.36K decks
0%synergy
March of the Machines
6.9%inclusion144 decks2.07K decks
6%synergy
Intruder Alarm
6.2%inclusion128 decks2.07K decks
3%synergy
Back to Basics
5.4%inclusion112 decks2.07K decks
-2%synergy
Power Artifact
5.2%inclusion108 decks2.07K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
35%inclusion730 decks2.07K decks
26%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
21%inclusion426 decks2.07K decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
16%inclusion148 decks899 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
9.4%inclusion194 decks2.07K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
60%inclusion1.25K decks2.07K decks
42%synergy
Academy Ruins
56%inclusion1.16K decks2.07K decks
38%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
53%inclusion1.09K decks2.07K decks
40%synergy
Urza's Saga
49%inclusion1.02K decks2.07K decks
33%synergy
Inventors' Fair
47%inclusion972 decks2.07K decks
34%synergy
Mishra's Factory
41%inclusion856 decks2.07K decks
40%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion813 decks2.07K decks
14%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
37%inclusion776 decks2.07K decks
36%synergy
Buried Ruin
36%inclusion747 decks2.07K decks
24%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
34%inclusion714 decks2.07K decks
23%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
30%inclusion631 decks2.07K decks
29%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion495 decks2.07K decks
-32%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
22%inclusion453 decks2.07K decks
21%synergy
Crystal Vein
20%inclusion416 decks2.07K decks
18%synergy
Archway of Innovation
20%inclusion365 decks1.82K decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
19%inclusion395 decks2.07K decks
18%synergy
City of Traitors
18%inclusion382 decks2.07K decks
17%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
18%inclusion147 decks825 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Tower
15%inclusion307 decks2.07K decks
10%synergy
Urza's Mine
15%inclusion306 decks2.07K decks
10%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
15%inclusion305 decks2.07K decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion300 decks2.07K decks
-36%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
12%inclusion256 decks2.07K decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion237 decks2.07K decks
7%synergy
Fomori Vault
11%inclusion206 decks1.95K decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
9.1%inclusion188 decks2.07K decks
0%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
8.8%inclusion183 decks2.07K decks
8%synergy
Tolaria West
8.5%inclusion176 decks2.07K decks
3%synergy
Urza's Workshop
7.7%inclusion159 decks2.07K decks
6%synergy
War Room
7.5%inclusion156 decks2.07K decks
-9%synergy
Treasure Vault
6.7%inclusion139 decks2.07K decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
6.5%inclusion134 decks2.07K decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.3%inclusion131 decks2.07K decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.1%inclusion73 decks1.19K decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.8%inclusion121 decks2.07K decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Factory
5.6%inclusion117 decks2.07K decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.5%inclusion114 decks2.07K decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion1.89K decks2.07K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion1.22K decks2.07K decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
46%inclusion957 decks2.07K decks
44%synergy
Basalt Monolith
41%inclusion842 decks2.07K decks
30%synergy
Mox Opal
40%inclusion831 decks2.07K decks
30%synergy
Lotus Petal
34%inclusion713 decks2.07K decks
22%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
33%inclusion688 decks2.07K decks
26%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion501 decks2.07K decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion477 decks2.07K decks
-29%synergy
Thran Dynamo
22%inclusion450 decks2.07K decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion337 decks2.07K decks
-4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
15%inclusion311 decks2.07K decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
11%inclusion237 decks2.07K decks
8%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
11%inclusion234 decks2.07K decks
8%synergy
Patriar's Seal
11%inclusion219 decks2.07K decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion206 decks2.07K decks
-6%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
10%inclusion199 decks2.07K decks
7%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.0%inclusion165 decks2.07K decks
-15%synergy
Mana Crypt
7.8%inclusion162 decks2.07K decks
5%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
7.2%inclusion150 decks2.07K decks
4%synergy
Caged Sun
7.1%inclusion147 decks2.07K decks
-4%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
7.0%inclusion125 decks1.79K decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.8%inclusion142 decks2.07K decks
-14%synergy
Mox Amber
6.3%inclusion131 decks2.07K decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion1.91K decks2.07K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion566 decks1.85K decks
9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
27%inclusion564 decks2.07K decks
21%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
25%inclusion519 decks2.07K decks
19%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
23%inclusion425 decks1.84K decks
9%synergy
Mirrex
19%inclusion398 decks2.07K decks
18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion345 decks2.07K decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion304 decks2.07K decks
0%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
11%inclusion195 decks1.83K decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion217 decks2.07K decks
-16%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.7%inclusion181 decks2.07K decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.5%inclusion176 decks2.07K decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.9%inclusion163 decks2.07K decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.3%inclusion138 decks1.89K decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.3%inclusion151 decks2.07K decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.3%inclusion151 decks2.07K decks
-1%synergy