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
7.2%inclusion29 decks404 decks
3%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
4.1%inclusion17 decks414 decks
-4%synergy
Invasion Submersible
3.0%inclusion12 decks404 decks
3%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
2.7%inclusion11 decks409 decks
-1%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
2.6%inclusion10 decks385 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Silver Myr
77%inclusion1.60K decks2.07K decks
67%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
69%inclusion1.43K decks2.07K decks
59%synergy
Ornithopter
67%inclusion1.38K decks2.07K decks
58%synergy
Corridor Monitor
56%inclusion1.16K decks2.07K decks
54%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
59%inclusion1.22K decks2.07K decks
54%synergy
Myr Retriever
58%inclusion1.20K decks2.07K decks
54%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
54%inclusion1.12K decks2.07K decks
51%synergy
Memnite
51%inclusion1.05K decks2.07K decks
47%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
50%inclusion1.02K decks2.07K decks
47%synergy
Spellskite
57%inclusion1.18K 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%inclusion1.13K decks2.07K decks
43%synergy
Sculpting Steel
52%inclusion1.07K decks2.07K decks
44%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion1.04K decks2.07K decks
-16%synergy
Darksteel Forge
50%inclusion1.02K decks2.07K decks
44%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
48%inclusion784 decks1.63K decks
45%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
48%inclusion993 decks2.07K decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
48%inclusion985 decks2.07K decks
45%synergy
Swan Song
48%inclusion983 decks2.07K decks
21%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
41%inclusion858 decks2.07K decks
18%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
41%inclusion849 decks2.07K decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
40%inclusion825 decks2.07K decks
29%synergy
Rhystic Study
39%inclusion809 decks2.07K decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion793 decks2.07K decks
26%synergy
The One Ring
37%inclusion756 decks2.07K decks
24%synergy
Force of Will
33%inclusion690 decks2.07K decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
27%inclusion561 decks2.07K decks
18%synergy
Grim Monolith
26%inclusion541 decks2.07K decks
21%synergy
Mox Diamond
23%inclusion485 decks2.07K decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Manakin
45%inclusion923 decks2.07K decks
44%synergy
Myr Sire
42%inclusion875 decks2.07K decks
42%synergy
Combat Courier
41%inclusion851 decks2.07K decks
40%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
39%inclusion798 decks2.07K decks
27%synergy
Shield Sphere
37%inclusion768 decks2.07K decks
36%synergy
Foundry Inspector
36%inclusion744 decks2.07K decks
22%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
36%inclusion744 decks2.07K decks
24%synergy
Walking Ballista
36%inclusion738 decks2.07K decks
31%synergy
Palladium Myr
36%inclusion735 decks2.07K decks
32%synergy
Hangarback Walker
35%inclusion721 decks2.07K decks
32%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
35%inclusion717 decks2.07K decks
25%synergy
Myr Convert
34%inclusion707 decks2.07K decks
33%synergy
Scrap Trawler
33%inclusion689 decks2.07K decks
29%synergy
Hedron Crawler
32%inclusion667 decks2.07K decks
31%synergy
Filigree Sages
31%inclusion638 decks2.07K decks
30%synergy
Plague Myr
30%inclusion618 decks2.07K decks
28%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
28%inclusion587 decks2.07K decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
28%inclusion571 decks2.07K decks
5%synergy
Master Transmuter
27%inclusion563 decks2.07K decks
23%synergy
Junk Diver
26%inclusion539 decks2.07K decks
25%synergy
Metalworker
24%inclusion489 decks2.07K decks
22%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
23%inclusion420 decks1.83K decks
9%synergy
Thought Monitor
21%inclusion443 decks2.07K decks
11%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
18%inclusion377 decks2.07K decks
13%synergy
Myr Moonvessel
18%inclusion376 decks2.07K decks
18%synergy
Shimmer Myr
18%inclusion364 decks2.07K decks
11%synergy
Tomb Trawler
16%inclusion316 decks1.95K decks
16%synergy
K-9, Mark I
16%inclusion330 decks2.07K decks
15%synergy
The Reality Chip
16%inclusion324 decks2.07K decks
3%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
15%inclusion300 decks2.05K decks
5%synergy
Workshop Assistant
14%inclusion280 decks2.07K decks
13%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
12%inclusion240 decks2.07K decks
7%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
12%inclusion238 decks2.07K decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
12%inclusion238 decks2.07K decks
6%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
12%inclusion238 decks2.07K decks
10%synergy
Millikin
11%inclusion222 decks2.07K decks
9%synergy
Trinket Mage
10%inclusion212 decks2.07K decks
0%synergy
Dross Scorpion
10%inclusion210 decks2.07K decks
10%synergy
Voltaic Servant
10%inclusion209 decks2.07K decks
10%synergy
Memnarch
10%inclusion206 decks2.07K decks
7%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
8.6%inclusion178 decks2.07K decks
8%synergy
Cathodion
8.6%inclusion177 decks2.07K decks
8%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
8.3%inclusion171 decks2.07K decks
6%synergy
Trophy Mage
8.1%inclusion167 decks2.07K decks
1%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
7.9%inclusion164 decks2.07K decks
2%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
7.9%inclusion164 decks2.07K decks
6%synergy
Silver Raven
7.7%inclusion159 decks2.07K decks
6%synergy
Cogwork Wrestler
7.6%inclusion158 decks2.07K decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.6%inclusion157 decks2.07K decks
-5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
7.4%inclusion154 decks2.07K decks
-7%synergy
Instants
Dramatic Reversal
45%inclusion934 decks2.07K decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion898 decks2.07K decks
7%synergy
Pongify
36%inclusion737 decks2.07K decks
-5%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion650 decks2.07K decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion560 decks1.84K decks
9%synergy
Whir of Invention
30%inclusion615 decks2.07K decks
17%synergy
Force of Negation
30%inclusion612 decks2.07K decks
14%synergy
Pact of Negation
28%inclusion583 decks2.07K decks
18%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion542 decks2.07K decks
-12%synergy
Flusterstorm
25%inclusion527 decks2.07K decks
16%synergy
Brainstorm
24%inclusion491 decks2.07K decks
-18%synergy
Mental Misstep
23%inclusion481 decks2.07K decks
16%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion453 decks2.07K decks
-13%synergy
Mystical Tutor
21%inclusion440 decks2.07K decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion439 decks2.07K decks
-15%synergy
Resculpt
21%inclusion439 decks2.07K decks
3%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
20%inclusion406 decks2.07K decks
14%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
19%inclusion393 decks2.07K decks
3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
19%inclusion330 decks1.74K decks
13%synergy
Magic Damper
15%inclusion145 decks940 decks
12%synergy
Shore Up
15%inclusion309 decks2.07K decks
10%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion278 decks2.07K decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion257 decks2.07K decks
-15%synergy
Desynchronization
11%inclusion195 decks1.78K decks
6%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion225 decks2.07K decks
2%synergy
Misdirection
10%inclusion212 decks2.07K decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion176 decks1.84K decks
0%synergy
High Tide
8.5%inclusion176 decks2.07K decks
-36%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
7.4%inclusion154 decks2.07K decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
7.3%inclusion151 decks2.07K decks
-21%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.8%inclusion140 decks2.07K decks
2%synergy
Miscast
6.6%inclusion137 decks2.07K decks
3%synergy
Chain of Vapor
6.6%inclusion137 decks2.07K decks
1%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.4%inclusion125 decks1.96K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Leak
5.6%inclusion116 decks2.07K decks
-1%synergy
Disruption Protocol
5.5%inclusion113 decks2.07K decks
3%synergy
Opt
5.5%inclusion113 decks2.07K decks
-20%synergy
Tidal Bore
5.4%inclusion112 decks2.07K decks
5%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
5.4%inclusion112 decks2.07K decks
1%synergy
Access Denied
5.1%inclusion106 decks2.07K decks
1%synergy
Delay
5.1%inclusion105 decks2.07K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
42%inclusion878 decks2.07K decks
21%synergy
Thoughtcast
22%inclusion465 decks2.07K decks
14%synergy
Transmute Artifact
19%inclusion396 decks2.07K decks
16%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion331 decks2.07K decks
-14%synergy
Reshape
16%inclusion327 decks2.07K decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion300 decks2.07K decks
0%synergy
One with the Machine
14%inclusion286 decks2.07K decks
11%synergy
Preordain
8.8%inclusion183 decks2.07K decks
-15%synergy
Windfall
8.4%inclusion174 decks2.07K decks
-14%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.1%inclusion167 decks2.07K decks
-5%synergy
Merchant Scroll
7.7%inclusion159 decks2.07K decks
-2%synergy
Argivian Restoration
6.8%inclusion141 decks2.07K decks
6%synergy
All Is Dust
6.0%inclusion125 decks2.07K decks
4%synergy
Step Through
5.9%inclusion122 decks2.07K decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
God-Pharaoh's Statue
44%inclusion915 decks2.07K decks
42%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
41%inclusion845 decks2.07K decks
34%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
37%inclusion761 decks2.07K decks
34%synergy
Voltaic Key
36%inclusion751 decks2.07K decks
31%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
35%inclusion717 decks2.07K decks
31%synergy
Myr Turbine
34%inclusion696 decks2.07K decks
33%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
34%inclusion653 decks1.94K decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion695 decks2.07K decks
5%synergy
Clock of Omens
32%inclusion670 decks2.07K decks
30%synergy
Staff of Domination
32%inclusion670 decks2.07K decks
30%synergy
Isochron Scepter
31%inclusion640 decks2.07K decks
13%synergy
Manifold Key
31%inclusion633 decks2.07K decks
24%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
28%inclusion586 decks2.07K decks
27%synergy
Mystic Forge
24%inclusion495 decks2.07K decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion469 decks2.07K decks
8%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
22%inclusion453 decks2.07K decks
20%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
21%inclusion442 decks2.07K decks
18%synergy
Repurposing Bay
21%inclusion287 decks1.36K decks
17%synergy
Forsaken Monument
20%inclusion418 decks2.07K decks
17%synergy
Citanul Flute
19%inclusion392 decks2.07K decks
19%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
18%inclusion380 decks2.07K decks
14%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
18%inclusion108 decks598 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
18%inclusion366 decks2.07K decks
16%synergy
Torpor Orb
15%inclusion316 decks2.07K decks
13%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
13%inclusion253 decks1.96K decks
11%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
13%inclusion258 decks2.02K decks
12%synergy
Imposter Mech
12%inclusion256 decks2.07K decks
8%synergy
Mirrorworks
12%inclusion243 decks2.07K decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
11%inclusion231 decks2.07K decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
11%inclusion224 decks2.07K decks
-47%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
11%inclusion221 decks2.07K decks
8%synergy
Summoning Station
11%inclusion220 decks2.07K decks
10%synergy
Mindslaver
11%inclusion220 decks2.07K decks
9%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
10%inclusion204 decks2.07K decks
9%synergy
Cloud Key
10%inclusion201 decks2.07K decks
3%synergy
The Magic Mirror
9.3%inclusion193 decks2.07K decks
3%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
8.8%inclusion172 decks1.95K decks
8%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
8.7%inclusion180 decks2.07K decks
7%synergy
Mirage Mirror
8.5%inclusion176 decks2.07K decks
5%synergy
The Endstone
8.2%inclusion66 decks805 decks
6%synergy
Magewright's Stone
8.2%inclusion169 decks2.07K decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
7.6%inclusion157 decks2.07K decks
2%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.5%inclusion156 decks2.07K decks
4%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7.5%inclusion156 decks2.07K decks
4%synergy
Winter Orb
7.4%inclusion154 decks2.07K decks
3%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.0%inclusion145 decks2.07K decks
6%synergy
Winter Moon
7.0%inclusion131 decks1.88K decks
2%synergy
Possessed Portal
6.8%inclusion141 decks2.07K decks
7%synergy
Damping Sphere
6.8%inclusion140 decks2.07K decks
6%synergy
Planar Bridge
6.6%inclusion137 decks2.07K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
36%inclusion748 decks2.07K decks
9%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
26%inclusion542 decks2.07K decks
18%synergy
Mind Over Matter
18%inclusion366 decks2.07K decks
15%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
17%inclusion353 decks2.07K decks
12%synergy
Mechanized Production
16%inclusion332 decks2.07K decks
9%synergy
Copy Artifact
14%inclusion294 decks2.07K decks
11%synergy
Efficient Construction
14%inclusion280 decks2.07K decks
7%synergy
Mirrormade
12%inclusion241 decks2.07K decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion198 decks2.07K decks
-20%synergy
Artificer Class
9.1%inclusion189 decks2.07K decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.2%inclusion97 decks1.34K decks
0%synergy
Freed from the Real
7.0%inclusion145 decks2.07K decks
4%synergy
March of the Machines
7.0%inclusion145 decks2.07K decks
7%synergy
Intruder Alarm
6.2%inclusion129 decks2.07K decks
3%synergy
Back to Basics
5.4%inclusion112 decks2.07K decks
-2%synergy
Power Artifact
5.3%inclusion109 decks2.07K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
35%inclusion723 decks2.07K decks
26%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
20%inclusion423 decks2.07K decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
17%inclusion146 decks879 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
9.3%inclusion193 decks2.07K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
60%inclusion1.24K 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
32%synergy
Inventors' Fair
47%inclusion965 decks2.07K decks
34%synergy
Mishra's Factory
41%inclusion850 decks2.07K decks
40%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion806 decks2.07K decks
14%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
37%inclusion769 decks2.07K decks
36%synergy
Buried Ruin
36%inclusion746 decks2.07K decks
24%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
35%inclusion715 decks2.07K decks
23%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
30%inclusion622 decks2.07K decks
29%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion495 decks2.07K decks
-32%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
22%inclusion446 decks2.07K decks
21%synergy
Archway of Innovation
20%inclusion362 decks1.81K decks
9%synergy
Crystal Vein
20%inclusion409 decks2.07K decks
18%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
19%inclusion388 decks2.07K decks
17%synergy
City of Traitors
18%inclusion376 decks2.07K decks
16%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
18%inclusion145 decks805 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
15%inclusion301 decks2.07K decks
-36%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
12%inclusion255 decks2.07K decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion236 decks2.07K decks
7%synergy
Fomori Vault
10%inclusion204 decks1.94K decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
9.0%inclusion186 decks2.07K decks
0%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
8.8%inclusion182 decks2.07K decks
8%synergy
Tolaria West
8.6%inclusion177 decks2.07K decks
3%synergy
Urza's Workshop
7.7%inclusion160 decks2.07K decks
6%synergy
War Room
7.6%inclusion157 decks2.07K decks
-9%synergy
Treasure Vault
6.7%inclusion138 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%inclusion72 decks1.17K decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.8%inclusion119 decks2.07K decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Factory
5.7%inclusion117 decks2.07K decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.5%inclusion113 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%inclusion951 decks2.07K decks
44%synergy
Basalt Monolith
41%inclusion841 decks2.07K decks
30%synergy
Mox Opal
40%inclusion825 decks2.07K decks
30%synergy
Lotus Petal
34%inclusion704 decks2.07K decks
22%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
33%inclusion688 decks2.07K decks
26%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion505 decks2.07K decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion480 decks2.07K decks
-29%synergy
Thran Dynamo
22%inclusion451 decks2.07K decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion339 decks2.07K decks
-3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
15%inclusion311 decks2.07K decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
11%inclusion235 decks2.07K decks
8%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
11%inclusion228 decks2.07K decks
8%synergy
Patriar's Seal
11%inclusion218 decks2.07K decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion206 decks2.07K decks
-6%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
10%inclusion200 decks2.07K decks
7%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.0%inclusion166 decks2.07K decks
-15%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.0%inclusion165 decks2.07K decks
5%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
7.4%inclusion152 decks2.07K decks
4%synergy
Caged Sun
7.1%inclusion146 decks2.07K decks
-4%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
7.0%inclusion125 decks1.78K decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.9%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%inclusion560 decks1.84K decks
9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
27%inclusion557 decks2.07K decks
21%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
25%inclusion514 decks2.07K decks
19%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
23%inclusion420 decks1.83K decks
9%synergy
Mirrex
19%inclusion397 decks2.07K decks
18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion340 decks2.07K decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion300 decks2.07K decks
0%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
11%inclusion193 decks1.82K decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion219 decks2.07K decks
-16%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.8%inclusion181 decks2.07K decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.4%inclusion174 decks2.07K decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.8%inclusion162 decks2.07K decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.3%inclusion138 decks1.88K decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.3%inclusion151 decks2.07K decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.3%inclusion150 decks2.07K decks
-1%synergy