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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Octopus Form
7.5%inclusion37 decks491 decks
3%synergy
Invasion Submersible
6.1%inclusion30 decks491 decks
6%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
5.4%inclusion27 decks501 decks
-3%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
2.8%inclusion14 decks496 decks
-1%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
2.3%inclusion11 decks474 decks
1%synergy
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Silver Myr
78%inclusion1.64K decks2.12K decks
67%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
69%inclusion1.47K decks2.12K decks
59%synergy
Ornithopter
67%inclusion1.42K decks2.12K decks
59%synergy
Corridor Monitor
57%inclusion1.20K decks2.12K decks
55%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
59%inclusion1.26K decks2.12K decks
55%synergy
Myr Retriever
57%inclusion1.21K decks2.12K decks
53%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
55%inclusion1.16K decks2.12K decks
51%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
51%inclusion1.07K decks2.12K decks
48%synergy
Memnite
51%inclusion1.08K decks2.12K decks
47%synergy
Spellskite
57%inclusion1.22K decks2.12K decks
47%synergy
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Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion1.17K decks2.12K decks
29%synergy
Unwinding Clock
55%inclusion1.16K decks2.12K decks
43%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
54%inclusion1.15K decks2.12K decks
37%synergy
Sculpting Steel
52%inclusion1.10K decks2.12K decks
45%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
49%inclusion840 decks1.70K decks
46%synergy
Counterspell
49%inclusion1.04K decks2.12K decks
-17%synergy
Darksteel Forge
49%inclusion1.03K decks2.12K decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
49%inclusion1.03K decks2.12K decks
30%synergy
Swan Song
48%inclusion1.02K decks2.12K decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
48%inclusion1.01K decks2.12K decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
42%inclusion896 decks2.12K decks
19%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
41%inclusion867 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
41%inclusion863 decks2.12K decks
30%synergy
Rhystic Study
40%inclusion845 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
39%inclusion835 decks2.12K decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
37%inclusion793 decks2.12K decks
25%synergy
Force of Will
34%inclusion728 decks2.12K decks
17%synergy
Chrome Mox
28%inclusion593 decks2.12K decks
19%synergy
Grim Monolith
27%inclusion574 decks2.12K decks
22%synergy
Mox Diamond
24%inclusion518 decks2.12K decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Manakin
45%inclusion953 decks2.12K decks
44%synergy
Combat Courier
42%inclusion886 decks2.12K decks
41%synergy
Myr Sire
41%inclusion878 decks2.12K decks
41%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
38%inclusion806 decks2.12K decks
26%synergy
Shield Sphere
38%inclusion799 decks2.12K decks
36%synergy
Walking Ballista
36%inclusion767 decks2.12K decks
31%synergy
Foundry Inspector
35%inclusion748 decks2.12K decks
21%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
35%inclusion748 decks2.12K decks
23%synergy
Hangarback Walker
35%inclusion746 decks2.12K decks
32%synergy
Myr Convert
35%inclusion744 decks2.12K decks
34%synergy
Palladium Myr
35%inclusion733 decks2.12K decks
31%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
34%inclusion719 decks2.12K decks
24%synergy
Scrap Trawler
32%inclusion687 decks2.12K decks
28%synergy
Filigree Sages
32%inclusion677 decks2.12K decks
31%synergy
Hedron Crawler
32%inclusion671 decks2.12K decks
31%synergy
Plague Myr
30%inclusion633 decks2.12K decks
28%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
28%inclusion592 decks2.12K decks
20%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
27%inclusion569 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Master Transmuter
27%inclusion569 decks2.12K decks
22%synergy
Junk Diver
26%inclusion542 decks2.12K decks
24%synergy
Metalworker
25%inclusion524 decks2.12K decks
23%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
24%inclusion453 decks1.90K decks
10%synergy
Thought Monitor
21%inclusion444 decks2.12K decks
11%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
19%inclusion407 decks2.12K decks
14%synergy
Myr Moonvessel
18%inclusion379 decks2.12K decks
18%synergy
Tomb Trawler
17%inclusion351 decks2.01K decks
17%synergy
Shimmer Myr
17%inclusion364 decks2.12K decks
11%synergy
K-9, Mark I
17%inclusion351 decks2.12K decks
16%synergy
The Reality Chip
15%inclusion323 decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
15%inclusion310 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Workshop Assistant
13%inclusion280 decks2.12K decks
12%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
12%inclusion244 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
11%inclusion240 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
11%inclusion238 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
11%inclusion235 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Voltaic Servant
11%inclusion233 decks2.12K decks
11%synergy
Dross Scorpion
10%inclusion222 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Millikin
10%inclusion222 decks2.12K decks
9%synergy
Trinket Mage
10%inclusion211 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
Memnarch
10%inclusion202 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Cathodion
8.4%inclusion178 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
8.3%inclusion176 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Cogwork Wrestler
8.2%inclusion174 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Trophy Mage
8.1%inclusion171 decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
8.1%inclusion171 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.0%inclusion169 decks2.12K decks
-6%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
7.8%inclusion166 decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Silver Raven
7.7%inclusion164 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
7.6%inclusion161 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.6%inclusion160 decks2.12K decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Dramatic Reversal
46%inclusion972 decks2.12K decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
44%inclusion930 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Pongify
36%inclusion758 decks2.12K decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion597 decks1.91K decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion656 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
31%inclusion649 decks2.12K decks
15%synergy
Whir of Invention
30%inclusion631 decks2.12K decks
17%synergy
Pact of Negation
29%inclusion614 decks2.12K decks
19%synergy
Flusterstorm
27%inclusion568 decks2.12K decks
17%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion545 decks2.12K decks
-12%synergy
Mental Misstep
24%inclusion514 decks2.12K decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
23%inclusion492 decks2.12K decks
-18%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion463 decks2.12K decks
-13%synergy
Resculpt
21%inclusion448 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
21%inclusion447 decks2.12K decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion442 decks2.12K decks
-15%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
21%inclusion441 decks2.12K decks
15%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
20%inclusion362 decks1.81K decks
14%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
19%inclusion400 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Magic Damper
16%inclusion163 decks1.02K decks
13%synergy
Shore Up
16%inclusion332 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion287 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion258 decks2.12K decks
-15%synergy
Misdirection
11%inclusion234 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion230 decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Desynchronization
11%inclusion196 decks1.85K decks
6%synergy
Strix Serenade
9.4%inclusion180 decks1.91K decks
0%synergy
High Tide
8.5%inclusion181 decks2.12K decks
-36%synergy
Aetherize
7.4%inclusion156 decks2.12K decks
-22%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
7.2%inclusion152 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Chain of Vapor
6.7%inclusion141 decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Miscast
6.7%inclusion141 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.7%inclusion141 decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.3%inclusion128 decks2.03K decks
-4%synergy
Tidal Bore
5.6%inclusion119 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
5.6%inclusion118 decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
Mana Leak
5.5%inclusion116 decks2.12K decks
-1%synergy
Disruption Protocol
5.3%inclusion112 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Opt
5.3%inclusion112 decks2.12K decks
-20%synergy
Access Denied
5.0%inclusion106 decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
42%inclusion887 decks2.12K decks
20%synergy
Thoughtcast
22%inclusion458 decks2.12K decks
13%synergy
Transmute Artifact
20%inclusion418 decks2.12K decks
16%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion331 decks2.12K decks
-14%synergy
Reshape
15%inclusion328 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion317 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
One with the Machine
14%inclusion288 decks2.12K decks
11%synergy
Preordain
8.7%inclusion185 decks2.12K decks
-15%synergy
Windfall
8.1%inclusion172 decks2.12K decks
-15%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.9%inclusion167 decks2.12K decks
-5%synergy
Merchant Scroll
7.4%inclusion157 decks2.12K decks
-2%synergy
Argivian Restoration
6.6%inclusion140 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Step Through
6.4%inclusion135 decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
All Is Dust
6.1%inclusion129 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
God-Pharaoh's Statue
45%inclusion962 decks2.12K decks
43%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
41%inclusion865 decks2.12K decks
34%synergy
Voltaic Key
37%inclusion791 decks2.12K decks
32%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
36%inclusion769 decks2.12K decks
33%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
36%inclusion756 decks2.12K decks
32%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
34%inclusion684 decks2.01K decks
29%synergy
Clock of Omens
33%inclusion700 decks2.12K decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion698 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Staff of Domination
33%inclusion696 decks2.12K decks
31%synergy
Myr Turbine
33%inclusion690 decks2.12K decks
32%synergy
Manifold Key
31%inclusion666 decks2.12K decks
25%synergy
Isochron Scepter
31%inclusion656 decks2.12K decks
13%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
28%inclusion591 decks2.12K decks
26%synergy
Mystic Forge
23%inclusion493 decks2.12K decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion476 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Repurposing Bay
22%inclusion318 decks1.44K decks
18%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
21%inclusion452 decks2.12K decks
20%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
21%inclusion448 decks2.12K decks
17%synergy
Forsaken Monument
20%inclusion425 decks2.12K decks
17%synergy
Citanul Flute
20%inclusion422 decks2.12K decks
20%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
19%inclusion130 decks682 decks
18%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
19%inclusion401 decks2.12K decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
18%inclusion371 decks2.12K decks
16%synergy
Torpor Orb
16%inclusion334 decks2.12K decks
14%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
14%inclusion274 decks2.03K decks
12%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
13%inclusion279 decks2.09K decks
12%synergy
Imposter Mech
12%inclusion264 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Mirrorworks
12%inclusion244 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
11%inclusion235 decks2.12K decks
9%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
11%inclusion224 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
11%inclusion223 decks2.12K decks
-47%synergy
Mindslaver
10%inclusion220 decks2.12K decks
9%synergy
Summoning Station
10%inclusion216 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Cloud Key
10%inclusion202 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
9.5%inclusion201 decks2.12K decks
9%synergy
The Magic Mirror
9.3%inclusion196 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
8.7%inclusion176 decks2.02K decks
8%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
8.5%inclusion180 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Mirage Mirror
8.2%inclusion174 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
The Endstone
8.2%inclusion73 decks889 decks
6%synergy
Magewright's Stone
7.9%inclusion168 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.7%inclusion164 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Winter Orb
7.4%inclusion157 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.4%inclusion157 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7.4%inclusion156 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
7.2%inclusion153 decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
Damping Sphere
7.0%inclusion148 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Winter Moon
6.9%inclusion135 decks1.95K decks
2%synergy
Possessed Portal
6.8%inclusion145 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
6.6%inclusion59 decks889 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
37%inclusion789 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
25%inclusion539 decks2.12K decks
17%synergy
Mind Over Matter
19%inclusion400 decks2.12K decks
17%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
17%inclusion353 decks2.12K decks
11%synergy
Mechanized Production
16%inclusion336 decks2.12K decks
9%synergy
Copy Artifact
14%inclusion299 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Efficient Construction
13%inclusion280 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Mirrormade
12%inclusion245 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
9.5%inclusion201 decks2.12K decks
-21%synergy
Artificer Class
8.9%inclusion189 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.2%inclusion102 decks1.42K decks
0%synergy
Freed from the Real
6.9%inclusion147 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
March of the Machines
6.8%inclusion143 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Intruder Alarm
6.1%inclusion129 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Back to Basics
5.4%inclusion114 decks2.12K decks
-2%synergy
Power Artifact
5.2%inclusion110 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
35%inclusion749 decks2.12K decks
26%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
21%inclusion434 decks2.12K decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
18%inclusion174 decks962 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
9.0%inclusion191 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
61%inclusion1.28K decks2.12K decks
43%synergy
Academy Ruins
56%inclusion1.19K decks2.12K decks
38%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
53%inclusion1.13K decks2.12K decks
41%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion1.06K decks2.12K decks
33%synergy
Inventors' Fair
47%inclusion999 decks2.12K decks
34%synergy
Mishra's Factory
42%inclusion885 decks2.12K decks
40%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion845 decks2.12K decks
14%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
38%inclusion803 decks2.12K decks
36%synergy
Buried Ruin
35%inclusion750 decks2.12K decks
23%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
34%inclusion718 decks2.12K decks
23%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
31%inclusion661 decks2.12K decks
30%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion498 decks2.12K decks
-33%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
22%inclusion474 decks2.12K decks
22%synergy
Crystal Vein
21%inclusion439 decks2.12K decks
19%synergy
Archway of Innovation
20%inclusion375 decks1.89K decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
20%inclusion417 decks2.12K decks
18%synergy
City of Traitors
19%inclusion406 decks2.12K decks
17%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
18%inclusion159 decks889 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Tower
14%inclusion306 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Urza's Mine
14%inclusion305 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion304 decks2.12K decks
-36%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
14%inclusion304 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
13%inclusion271 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion242 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Fomori Vault
10%inclusion207 decks2.01K decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
9.2%inclusion195 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
8.8%inclusion186 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Tolaria West
8.3%inclusion175 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
War Room
7.4%inclusion157 decks2.12K decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Workshop
7.3%inclusion155 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
6.6%inclusion140 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.5%inclusion137 decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
6.5%inclusion137 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.0%inclusion75 decks1.25K decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.7%inclusion120 decks2.12K decks
-5%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.6%inclusion118 decks2.12K decks
-13%synergy
Urza's Factory
5.4%inclusion115 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion1.93K decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion1.25K decks2.12K decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
47%inclusion990 decks2.12K decks
45%synergy
Mox Opal
41%inclusion863 decks2.12K decks
31%synergy
Basalt Monolith
41%inclusion861 decks2.12K decks
30%synergy
Lotus Petal
35%inclusion746 decks2.12K decks
23%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
33%inclusion706 decks2.12K decks
27%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion503 decks2.12K decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion481 decks2.12K decks
-29%synergy
Thran Dynamo
21%inclusion451 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion335 decks2.12K decks
-4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
15%inclusion310 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
12%inclusion249 decks2.12K decks
9%synergy
Springleaf Drum
12%inclusion247 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Patriar's Seal
10%inclusion220 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
10%inclusion209 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion207 decks2.12K decks
-6%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.9%inclusion167 decks2.12K decks
-15%synergy
Mana Crypt
7.3%inclusion155 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
7.0%inclusion129 decks1.85K decks
2%synergy
Caged Sun
6.9%inclusion147 decks2.12K decks
-4%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.8%inclusion145 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.8%inclusion144 decks2.12K decks
-14%synergy
Mox Amber
6.5%inclusion138 decks2.12K decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion1.95K decks2.12K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion597 decks1.91K decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
28%inclusion593 decks2.12K decks
22%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
25%inclusion530 decks2.12K decks
19%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
24%inclusion453 decks1.90K decks
10%synergy
Mirrex
19%inclusion406 decks2.12K decks
18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion364 decks2.12K decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion317 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
11%inclusion201 decks1.89K decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion216 decks2.12K decks
-16%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.8%inclusion186 decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.4%inclusion177 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.9%inclusion168 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.4%inclusion156 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.3%inclusion155 decks2.12K decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.2%inclusion141 decks1.95K decks
3%synergy