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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Sewer-veillance Cam
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Skateboard
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Fugitive Droid
3.4%inclusion4 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Mirrorform
2.0%inclusion8 decks405 decks
-2%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
1.6%inclusion5 decks319 decks
0%synergy
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Silver Myr
78%inclusion1.78K decks2.27K decks
68%synergy
Ornithopter
69%inclusion1.56K decks2.27K decks
60%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
70%inclusion1.59K decks2.27K decks
60%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
61%inclusion1.39K decks2.27K decks
56%synergy
Corridor Monitor
58%inclusion1.31K decks2.27K decks
56%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
55%inclusion1.26K decks2.27K decks
52%synergy
Myr Retriever
56%inclusion1.26K decks2.27K decks
51%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
52%inclusion1.18K decks2.27K decks
49%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
51%inclusion970 decks1.90K decks
48%synergy
Memnite
52%inclusion1.17K decks2.27K decks
48%synergy
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Spellskite
58%inclusion1.31K decks2.27K decks
47%synergy
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion1.24K decks2.27K decks
29%synergy
Unwinding Clock
55%inclusion1.24K decks2.27K decks
43%synergy
Sculpting Steel
54%inclusion1.22K decks2.27K decks
47%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
53%inclusion1.21K decks2.27K decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
50%inclusion1.15K decks2.27K decks
31%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion1.13K decks2.27K decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
49%inclusion1.12K decks2.27K decks
47%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion1.10K decks2.27K decks
-18%synergy
Darksteel Forge
48%inclusion1.08K decks2.27K decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion993 decks2.27K decks
21%synergy
Rhystic Study
42%inclusion949 decks2.27K decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
42%inclusion947 decks2.27K decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
41%inclusion920 decks2.27K decks
29%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
40%inclusion915 decks2.27K decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
39%inclusion892 decks2.27K decks
27%synergy
Force of Will
36%inclusion808 decks2.27K decks
18%synergy
Chrome Mox
30%inclusion678 decks2.27K decks
21%synergy
Grim Monolith
29%inclusion658 decks2.27K decks
24%synergy
Mox Diamond
26%inclusion594 decks2.27K decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Manakin
45%inclusion1.03K decks2.27K decks
44%synergy
Combat Courier
43%inclusion966 decks2.27K decks
41%synergy
Myr Sire
40%inclusion908 decks2.27K decks
39%synergy
Shield Sphere
40%inclusion905 decks2.27K decks
38%synergy
Walking Ballista
38%inclusion868 decks2.27K decks
33%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
38%inclusion853 decks2.27K decks
26%synergy
Hangarback Walker
36%inclusion827 decks2.27K decks
33%synergy
Myr Convert
36%inclusion825 decks2.27K decks
35%synergy
Foundry Inspector
34%inclusion781 decks2.27K decks
20%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
34%inclusion773 decks2.27K decks
22%synergy
Filigree Sages
34%inclusion772 decks2.27K decks
33%synergy
Palladium Myr
34%inclusion768 decks2.27K decks
30%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
33%inclusion748 decks2.27K decks
23%synergy
Scrap Trawler
31%inclusion711 decks2.27K decks
27%synergy
Plague Myr
31%inclusion696 decks2.27K decks
29%synergy
Hedron Crawler
31%inclusion693 decks2.27K decks
30%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
27%inclusion619 decks2.27K decks
20%synergy
Metalworker
26%inclusion601 decks2.27K decks
25%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
26%inclusion594 decks2.27K decks
4%synergy
Master Transmuter
26%inclusion580 decks2.27K decks
21%synergy
Junk Diver
25%inclusion565 decks2.27K decks
23%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
25%inclusion514 decks2.09K decks
11%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
22%inclusion500 decks2.27K decks
17%synergy
Thought Monitor
21%inclusion474 decks2.27K decks
11%synergy
Tomb Trawler
20%inclusion440 decks2.20K decks
20%synergy
Myr Moonvessel
17%inclusion397 decks2.27K decks
17%synergy
K-9, Mark I
17%inclusion395 decks2.27K decks
16%synergy
Shimmer Myr
17%inclusion382 decks2.27K decks
11%synergy
The Reality Chip
15%inclusion333 decks2.27K decks
2%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
14%inclusion325 decks2.27K decks
4%synergy
Voltaic Servant
14%inclusion310 decks2.27K decks
13%synergy
Workshop Assistant
13%inclusion290 decks2.27K decks
12%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
11%inclusion253 decks2.27K decks
5%synergy
Dross Scorpion
11%inclusion251 decks2.27K decks
11%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
11%inclusion250 decks2.27K decks
10%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
11%inclusion250 decks2.27K decks
7%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
11%inclusion244 decks2.27K decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion241 decks2.27K decks
-4%synergy
Millikin
10%inclusion235 decks2.27K decks
9%synergy
Trinket Mage
10%inclusion222 decks2.27K decks
0%synergy
Cogwork Wrestler
10%inclusion217 decks2.27K decks
9%synergy
Memnarch
9.3%inclusion212 decks2.27K decks
7%synergy
Cathodion
8.1%inclusion185 decks2.27K decks
8%synergy
Trophy Mage
7.8%inclusion178 decks2.27K decks
1%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
7.8%inclusion176 decks2.27K decks
7%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
7.8%inclusion176 decks2.27K decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.6%inclusion173 decks2.27K decks
-5%synergy
Silver Raven
7.5%inclusion171 decks2.27K decks
6%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
7.5%inclusion171 decks2.27K decks
2%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
7.4%inclusion169 decks2.27K decks
6%synergy
Instants
Dramatic Reversal
47%inclusion1.07K decks2.27K decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
44%inclusion989 decks2.27K decks
6%synergy
Pongify
36%inclusion813 decks2.27K decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion694 decks2.10K decks
11%synergy
Force of Negation
32%inclusion736 decks2.27K decks
17%synergy
Pact of Negation
31%inclusion698 decks2.27K decks
21%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion686 decks2.27K decks
3%synergy
Whir of Invention
29%inclusion660 decks2.27K decks
16%synergy
Flusterstorm
29%inclusion656 decks2.27K decks
19%synergy
Mental Misstep
26%inclusion589 decks2.27K decks
19%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion557 decks2.27K decks
-13%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
23%inclusion529 decks2.27K decks
18%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion506 decks2.27K decks
-19%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
22%inclusion446 decks2K decks
16%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion490 decks2.27K decks
-13%synergy
Mystical Tutor
21%inclusion470 decks2.27K decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion457 decks2.27K decks
-16%synergy
Resculpt
20%inclusion457 decks2.27K decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
18%inclusion410 decks2.27K decks
2%synergy
Shore Up
18%inclusion410 decks2.27K decks
13%synergy
Magic Damper
18%inclusion218 decks1.23K decks
14%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion303 decks2.27K decks
5%synergy
Misdirection
13%inclusion290 decks2.27K decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion279 decks2.27K decks
-15%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion252 decks2.27K decks
2%synergy
Desynchronization
10%inclusion205 decks2.04K decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
9.0%inclusion188 decks2.10K decks
0%synergy
Octopus Form
8.5%inclusion60 decks707 decks
4%synergy
High Tide
8.3%inclusion189 decks2.27K decks
-36%synergy
Aetherize
7.1%inclusion161 decks2.27K decks
-22%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
6.9%inclusion157 decks2.27K decks
2%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
6.7%inclusion152 decks2.27K decks
4%synergy
Chain of Vapor
6.7%inclusion151 decks2.27K decks
2%synergy
Tidal Bore
6.5%inclusion148 decks2.27K decks
6%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.3%inclusion139 decks2.22K decks
-4%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.3%inclusion142 decks2.27K decks
2%synergy
Miscast
6.3%inclusion142 decks2.27K decks
3%synergy
Commandeer
5.6%inclusion126 decks2.27K decks
0%synergy
Mana Leak
5.3%inclusion121 decks2.27K decks
-1%synergy
Opt
5.2%inclusion117 decks2.27K decks
-20%synergy
Disruption Protocol
5.1%inclusion116 decks2.27K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
41%inclusion923 decks2.27K decks
19%synergy
Thoughtcast
21%inclusion478 decks2.27K decks
12%synergy
Transmute Artifact
21%inclusion468 decks2.27K decks
17%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
16%inclusion358 decks2.27K decks
1%synergy
Reshape
15%inclusion349 decks2.27K decks
8%synergy
Ponder
15%inclusion336 decks2.27K decks
-15%synergy
One with the Machine
13%inclusion293 decks2.27K decks
10%synergy
Preordain
8.3%inclusion189 decks2.27K decks
-16%synergy
Windfall
7.8%inclusion177 decks2.27K decks
-15%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.2%inclusion163 decks2.27K decks
-5%synergy
Merchant Scroll
6.9%inclusion156 decks2.27K decks
-2%synergy
Argivian Restoration
6.6%inclusion149 decks2.27K decks
6%synergy
Step Through
6.3%inclusion144 decks2.27K decks
1%synergy
All Is Dust
5.7%inclusion129 decks2.27K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
God-Pharaoh's Statue
47%inclusion1.06K decks2.27K decks
44%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
40%inclusion903 decks2.27K decks
33%synergy
Voltaic Key
39%inclusion887 decks2.27K decks
34%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
37%inclusion848 decks2.27K decks
34%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
35%inclusion779 decks2.20K decks
30%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
35%inclusion791 decks2.27K decks
32%synergy
Clock of Omens
34%inclusion783 decks2.27K decks
33%synergy
Staff of Domination
34%inclusion780 decks2.27K decks
32%synergy
Manifold Key
33%inclusion751 decks2.27K decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion726 decks2.27K decks
4%synergy
Myr Turbine
31%inclusion699 decks2.27K decks
30%synergy
Isochron Scepter
30%inclusion692 decks2.27K decks
13%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
27%inclusion603 decks2.27K decks
25%synergy
Repurposing Bay
24%inclusion389 decks1.63K decks
20%synergy
Mystic Forge
23%inclusion518 decks2.27K decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion499 decks2.27K decks
7%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
21%inclusion471 decks2.27K decks
17%synergy
Citanul Flute
21%inclusion471 decks2.27K decks
20%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
20%inclusion465 decks2.27K decks
19%synergy
Forsaken Monument
20%inclusion450 decks2.27K decks
16%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
19%inclusion435 decks2.27K decks
15%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
19%inclusion167 decks893 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
17%inclusion392 decks2.27K decks
16%synergy
Torpor Orb
16%inclusion352 decks2.27K decks
14%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
15%inclusion336 decks2.22K decks
13%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
15%inclusion335 decks2.27K decks
14%synergy
Imposter Mech
13%inclusion288 decks2.27K decks
9%synergy
Mirrorworks
11%inclusion254 decks2.27K decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
11%inclusion244 decks2.27K decks
9%synergy
Mindslaver
11%inclusion240 decks2.27K decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion237 decks2.27K decks
-48%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
10%inclusion229 decks2.27K decks
8%synergy
Summoning Station
10%inclusion226 decks2.27K decks
10%synergy
Invasion Submersible
9.5%inclusion67 decks707 decks
9%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
9.3%inclusion211 decks2.27K decks
9%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
9.3%inclusion211 decks2.27K decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
9.1%inclusion207 decks2.27K decks
2%synergy
The Magic Mirror
9.0%inclusion205 decks2.27K decks
3%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
8.3%inclusion189 decks2.27K decks
7%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
8.2%inclusion182 decks2.21K decks
7%synergy
The Endstone
8.1%inclusion89 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
Damping Sphere
7.9%inclusion180 decks2.27K decks
7%synergy
Mirage Mirror
7.8%inclusion178 decks2.27K decks
4%synergy
Magewright's Stone
7.4%inclusion169 decks2.27K decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.3%inclusion165 decks2.27K decks
4%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7.1%inclusion161 decks2.27K decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
6.8%inclusion155 decks2.27K decks
1%synergy
Winter Orb
6.7%inclusion153 decks2.27K decks
2%synergy
Possessed Portal
6.6%inclusion150 decks2.27K decks
6%synergy
Winter Moon
6.5%inclusion140 decks2.14K decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
39%inclusion890 decks2.27K decks
12%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
24%inclusion556 decks2.27K decks
16%synergy
Mind Over Matter
21%inclusion482 decks2.27K decks
19%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
16%inclusion355 decks2.27K decks
11%synergy
Mechanized Production
15%inclusion343 decks2.27K decks
8%synergy
Copy Artifact
15%inclusion337 decks2.27K decks
11%synergy
Efficient Construction
12%inclusion280 decks2.27K decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
11%inclusion257 decks2.27K decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
9.4%inclusion213 decks2.27K decks
-21%synergy
Artificer Class
8.7%inclusion197 decks2.27K decks
6%synergy
Freed from the Real
6.8%inclusion154 decks2.27K decks
3%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.7%inclusion109 decks1.62K decks
-1%synergy
March of the Machines
6.5%inclusion147 decks2.27K decks
6%synergy
Intruder Alarm
5.6%inclusion127 decks2.27K decks
3%synergy
Back to Basics
5.2%inclusion117 decks2.27K decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
37%inclusion839 decks2.27K decks
28%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
21%inclusion250 decks1.17K decks
15%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
20%inclusion447 decks2.27K decks
16%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
8.3%inclusion189 decks2.27K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
62%inclusion1.41K decks2.27K decks
44%synergy
Academy Ruins
56%inclusion1.28K decks2.27K decks
38%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
54%inclusion1.24K decks2.27K decks
42%synergy
Urza's Saga
51%inclusion1.16K decks2.27K decks
34%synergy
Inventors' Fair
48%inclusion1.10K decks2.27K decks
35%synergy
Mishra's Factory
43%inclusion972 decks2.27K decks
41%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
41%inclusion942 decks2.27K decks
16%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
39%inclusion893 decks2.27K decks
38%synergy
Buried Ruin
35%inclusion799 decks2.27K decks
23%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
34%inclusion761 decks2.27K decks
22%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
33%inclusion745 decks2.27K decks
31%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
24%inclusion544 decks2.27K decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion521 decks2.27K decks
-33%synergy
Crystal Vein
23%inclusion512 decks2.27K decks
20%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
21%inclusion475 decks2.27K decks
19%synergy
City of Traitors
21%inclusion469 decks2.27K decks
19%synergy
Archway of Innovation
19%inclusion401 decks2.08K decks
9%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
18%inclusion192 decks1.09K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion315 decks2.27K decks
-36%synergy
Urza's Tower
14%inclusion314 decks2.27K decks
9%synergy
Urza's Mine
14%inclusion313 decks2.27K decks
9%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
14%inclusion312 decks2.27K decks
9%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
13%inclusion298 decks2.27K decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion254 decks2.27K decks
7%synergy
Fomori Vault
10%inclusion224 decks2.20K decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion225 decks2.27K decks
1%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
8.3%inclusion189 decks2.27K decks
8%synergy
Tolaria West
8.0%inclusion182 decks2.27K decks
2%synergy
War Room
7.4%inclusion169 decks2.27K decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Workshop
7.0%inclusion160 decks2.27K decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
6.8%inclusion155 decks2.27K decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.5%inclusion147 decks2.27K decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
6.2%inclusion141 decks2.27K decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.7%inclusion83 decks1.45K decks
-4%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.4%inclusion123 decks2.27K decks
-13%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.3%inclusion121 decks2.27K decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion2.07K decks2.27K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion1.33K decks2.27K decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
48%inclusion1.10K decks2.27K decks
46%synergy
Mox Opal
43%inclusion965 decks2.27K decks
33%synergy
Basalt Monolith
40%inclusion904 decks2.27K decks
30%synergy
Lotus Petal
37%inclusion837 decks2.27K decks
25%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
32%inclusion733 decks2.27K decks
26%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion526 decks2.27K decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion510 decks2.27K decks
-29%synergy
Thran Dynamo
21%inclusion476 decks2.27K decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion355 decks2.27K decks
-4%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
14%inclusion321 decks2.27K decks
11%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion318 decks2.27K decks
3%synergy
Springleaf Drum
12%inclusion263 decks2.27K decks
8%synergy
Patriar's Seal
10%inclusion231 decks2.27K decks
8%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
10%inclusion223 decks2.27K decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion217 decks2.27K decks
-7%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.4%inclusion168 decks2.27K decks
-16%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.7%inclusion136 decks2.04K decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
6.7%inclusion151 decks2.27K decks
-1%synergy
Caged Sun
6.6%inclusion150 decks2.27K decks
-5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.5%inclusion148 decks2.27K decks
-14%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.2%inclusion141 decks2.27K decks
4%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
5.6%inclusion128 decks2.27K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
93%inclusion2.10K decks2.27K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion694 decks2.10K decks
11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
30%inclusion676 decks2.27K decks
24%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
25%inclusion514 decks2.09K decks
11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
24%inclusion553 decks2.27K decks
19%synergy
Mirrex
19%inclusion441 decks2.27K decks
18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion430 decks2.27K decks
14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
16%inclusion358 decks2.27K decks
1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
11%inclusion235 decks2.08K decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion227 decks2.27K decks
-16%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.4%inclusion191 decks2.27K decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.2%inclusion187 decks2.27K decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.8%inclusion177 decks2.27K decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.3%inclusion166 decks2.27K decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.3%inclusion165 decks2.27K decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.9%inclusion148 decks2.14K decks
3%synergy