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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Sewer-veillance Cam
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Skateboard
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Mirrorform
1.5%inclusion5 decks341 decks
-2%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
1.2%inclusion3 decks252 decks
0%synergy
Glamermite
0.9%inclusion3 decks322 decks
1%synergy
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Silver Myr
78%inclusion1.74K decks2.23K decks
67%synergy
Ornithopter
68%inclusion1.52K decks2.23K decks
60%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
70%inclusion1.55K decks2.23K decks
59%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
61%inclusion1.35K decks2.23K decks
56%synergy
Corridor Monitor
57%inclusion1.28K decks2.23K decks
56%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
55%inclusion1.23K decks2.23K decks
52%synergy
Myr Retriever
56%inclusion1.24K decks2.23K decks
52%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
52%inclusion1.15K decks2.23K decks
49%synergy
Memnite
52%inclusion1.15K decks2.23K decks
48%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
51%inclusion935 decks1.85K decks
47%synergy
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Spellskite
58%inclusion1.29K decks2.23K decks
47%synergy
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion1.22K decks2.23K decks
29%synergy
Unwinding Clock
54%inclusion1.21K decks2.23K decks
43%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
54%inclusion1.20K decks2.23K decks
37%synergy
Sculpting Steel
54%inclusion1.19K decks2.23K decks
46%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
50%inclusion1.12K decks2.23K decks
31%synergy
Swan Song
49%inclusion1.10K decks2.23K decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
49%inclusion1.10K decks2.23K decks
47%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion1.08K decks2.23K decks
-18%synergy
Darksteel Forge
48%inclusion1.07K decks2.23K decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion965 decks2.23K decks
20%synergy
Mana Vault
41%inclusion923 decks2.23K decks
31%synergy
Rhystic Study
41%inclusion921 decks2.23K decks
9%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
41%inclusion904 decks2.23K decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
40%inclusion895 decks2.23K decks
28%synergy
The One Ring
39%inclusion867 decks2.23K decks
26%synergy
Force of Will
35%inclusion783 decks2.23K decks
18%synergy
Chrome Mox
29%inclusion655 decks2.23K decks
20%synergy
Grim Monolith
29%inclusion635 decks2.23K decks
23%synergy
Mox Diamond
26%inclusion573 decks2.23K decks
20%synergy
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Manakin
45%inclusion1K decks2.23K decks
44%synergy
Combat Courier
42%inclusion943 decks2.23K decks
41%synergy
Myr Sire
40%inclusion898 decks2.23K decks
40%synergy
Shield Sphere
39%inclusion877 decks2.23K decks
38%synergy
Walking Ballista
38%inclusion839 decks2.23K decks
33%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
38%inclusion837 decks2.23K decks
26%synergy
Hangarback Walker
36%inclusion811 decks2.23K decks
33%synergy
Myr Convert
36%inclusion804 decks2.23K decks
35%synergy
Foundry Inspector
35%inclusion774 decks2.23K decks
21%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
35%inclusion769 decks2.23K decks
23%synergy
Palladium Myr
34%inclusion758 decks2.23K decks
30%synergy
Filigree Sages
34%inclusion748 decks2.23K decks
33%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
33%inclusion741 decks2.23K decks
23%synergy
Scrap Trawler
31%inclusion701 decks2.23K decks
27%synergy
Hedron Crawler
31%inclusion683 decks2.23K decks
30%synergy
Plague Myr
30%inclusion674 decks2.23K decks
29%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
27%inclusion609 decks2.23K decks
20%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
26%inclusion584 decks2.23K decks
4%synergy
Metalworker
26%inclusion582 decks2.23K decks
25%synergy
Master Transmuter
26%inclusion576 decks2.23K decks
21%synergy
Junk Diver
25%inclusion558 decks2.23K decks
24%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
24%inclusion498 decks2.04K decks
11%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
21%inclusion478 decks2.23K decks
16%synergy
Thought Monitor
21%inclusion469 decks2.23K decks
11%synergy
Tomb Trawler
19%inclusion418 decks2.15K decks
19%synergy
Myr Moonvessel
18%inclusion393 decks2.23K decks
17%synergy
K-9, Mark I
17%inclusion389 decks2.23K decks
16%synergy
Shimmer Myr
17%inclusion380 decks2.23K decks
11%synergy
The Reality Chip
15%inclusion329 decks2.23K decks
2%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
14%inclusion320 decks2.23K decks
4%synergy
Voltaic Servant
13%inclusion292 decks2.23K decks
13%synergy
Workshop Assistant
13%inclusion285 decks2.23K decks
12%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
11%inclusion253 decks2.23K decks
10%synergy
Dross Scorpion
11%inclusion251 decks2.23K decks
11%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
11%inclusion249 decks2.23K decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
11%inclusion248 decks2.23K decks
5%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
11%inclusion244 decks2.23K decks
7%synergy
Millikin
10%inclusion232 decks2.23K decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion222 decks2.23K decks
-4%synergy
Trinket Mage
10%inclusion220 decks2.23K decks
0%synergy
Memnarch
9.4%inclusion210 decks2.23K decks
7%synergy
Cogwork Wrestler
9.3%inclusion208 decks2.23K decks
9%synergy
Cathodion
8.1%inclusion180 decks2.23K decks
8%synergy
Trophy Mage
8.0%inclusion178 decks2.23K decks
1%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
7.9%inclusion175 decks2.23K decks
7%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
7.8%inclusion173 decks2.23K decks
5%synergy
Silver Raven
7.6%inclusion170 decks2.23K decks
6%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
7.6%inclusion170 decks2.23K decks
2%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
7.5%inclusion168 decks2.23K decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.5%inclusion166 decks2.23K decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Dramatic Reversal
47%inclusion1.04K decks2.23K decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
44%inclusion970 decks2.23K decks
6%synergy
Pongify
36%inclusion799 decks2.23K decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion666 decks2.05K decks
11%synergy
Force of Negation
32%inclusion713 decks2.23K decks
17%synergy
Pact of Negation
30%inclusion676 decks2.23K decks
20%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion671 decks2.23K decks
3%synergy
Whir of Invention
29%inclusion656 decks2.23K decks
17%synergy
Flusterstorm
28%inclusion632 decks2.23K decks
19%synergy
Mental Misstep
26%inclusion572 decks2.23K decks
19%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion555 decks2.23K decks
-13%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
23%inclusion505 decks2.23K decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion500 decks2.23K decks
-19%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
22%inclusion423 decks1.95K decks
15%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion481 decks2.23K decks
-13%synergy
Mystical Tutor
21%inclusion460 decks2.23K decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion453 decks2.23K decks
-16%synergy
Resculpt
20%inclusion450 decks2.23K decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
18%inclusion403 decks2.23K decks
2%synergy
Shore Up
18%inclusion394 decks2.23K decks
12%synergy
Magic Damper
17%inclusion200 decks1.17K decks
14%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion296 decks2.23K decks
5%synergy
Misdirection
12%inclusion276 decks2.23K decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion273 decks2.23K decks
-15%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion242 decks2.23K decks
2%synergy
Desynchronization
10%inclusion204 decks1.99K decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
9.0%inclusion185 decks2.05K decks
0%synergy
Octopus Form
8.6%inclusion56 decks650 decks
4%synergy
High Tide
8.3%inclusion186 decks2.23K decks
-36%synergy
Aetherize
7.1%inclusion159 decks2.23K decks
-22%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
6.9%inclusion153 decks2.23K decks
5%synergy
Chain of Vapor
6.5%inclusion145 decks2.23K decks
1%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.4%inclusion142 decks2.23K decks
2%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
6.4%inclusion142 decks2.23K decks
2%synergy
Miscast
6.3%inclusion141 decks2.23K decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.3%inclusion136 decks2.17K decks
-4%synergy
Tidal Bore
6.1%inclusion137 decks2.23K decks
6%synergy
Commandeer
5.7%inclusion126 decks2.23K decks
1%synergy
Mana Leak
5.4%inclusion121 decks2.23K decks
-1%synergy
Opt
5.2%inclusion116 decks2.23K decks
-20%synergy
Disruption Protocol
5.2%inclusion115 decks2.23K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
41%inclusion912 decks2.23K decks
20%synergy
Thoughtcast
21%inclusion471 decks2.23K decks
12%synergy
Transmute Artifact
20%inclusion452 decks2.23K decks
17%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion345 decks2.23K decks
1%synergy
Reshape
15%inclusion345 decks2.23K decks
8%synergy
Ponder
15%inclusion334 decks2.23K decks
-15%synergy
One with the Machine
13%inclusion290 decks2.23K decks
10%synergy
Preordain
8.3%inclusion186 decks2.23K decks
-16%synergy
Windfall
7.9%inclusion175 decks2.23K decks
-15%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.3%inclusion162 decks2.23K decks
-5%synergy
Merchant Scroll
6.8%inclusion152 decks2.23K decks
-2%synergy
Argivian Restoration
6.6%inclusion146 decks2.23K decks
6%synergy
Step Through
6.5%inclusion144 decks2.23K decks
1%synergy
All Is Dust
5.8%inclusion129 decks2.23K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
God-Pharaoh's Statue
46%inclusion1.03K decks2.23K decks
44%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
40%inclusion894 decks2.23K decks
33%synergy
Voltaic Key
39%inclusion861 decks2.23K decks
33%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
37%inclusion824 decks2.23K decks
33%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
35%inclusion784 decks2.23K decks
32%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
35%inclusion754 decks2.15K decks
30%synergy
Clock of Omens
34%inclusion764 decks2.23K decks
32%synergy
Staff of Domination
34%inclusion760 decks2.23K decks
32%synergy
Manifold Key
33%inclusion732 decks2.23K decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion717 decks2.23K decks
4%synergy
Myr Turbine
31%inclusion691 decks2.23K decks
31%synergy
Isochron Scepter
31%inclusion683 decks2.23K decks
13%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
27%inclusion604 decks2.23K decks
26%synergy
Repurposing Bay
24%inclusion375 decks1.58K decks
20%synergy
Mystic Forge
23%inclusion510 decks2.23K decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion492 decks2.23K decks
7%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
21%inclusion469 decks2.23K decks
17%synergy
Citanul Flute
21%inclusion467 decks2.23K decks
21%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
21%inclusion460 decks2.23K decks
19%synergy
Forsaken Monument
20%inclusion443 decks2.23K decks
16%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
20%inclusion164 decks839 decks
18%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
19%inclusion430 decks2.23K decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
17%inclusion382 decks2.23K decks
16%synergy
Torpor Orb
16%inclusion346 decks2.23K decks
14%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
15%inclusion318 decks2.17K decks
13%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
14%inclusion320 decks2.23K decks
13%synergy
Imposter Mech
13%inclusion284 decks2.23K decks
9%synergy
Mirrorworks
11%inclusion256 decks2.23K decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
11%inclusion242 decks2.23K decks
9%synergy
Mindslaver
11%inclusion238 decks2.23K decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion233 decks2.23K decks
-48%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
10%inclusion228 decks2.23K decks
8%synergy
Summoning Station
10%inclusion223 decks2.23K decks
10%synergy
Cloud Key
9.3%inclusion207 decks2.23K decks
2%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
9.3%inclusion207 decks2.23K decks
9%synergy
Invasion Submersible
9.1%inclusion59 decks650 decks
9%synergy
The Magic Mirror
9.0%inclusion201 decks2.23K decks
3%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
8.9%inclusion198 decks2.23K decks
8%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
8.5%inclusion183 decks2.16K decks
8%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
8.4%inclusion188 decks2.23K decks
7%synergy
The Endstone
8.4%inclusion87 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Mirage Mirror
8.1%inclusion180 decks2.23K decks
5%synergy
Damping Sphere
7.8%inclusion173 decks2.23K decks
7%synergy
Magewright's Stone
7.7%inclusion172 decks2.23K decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.2%inclusion161 decks2.23K decks
4%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7.2%inclusion160 decks2.23K decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
6.9%inclusion154 decks2.23K decks
1%synergy
Winter Orb
6.9%inclusion153 decks2.23K decks
2%synergy
Possessed Portal
6.7%inclusion149 decks2.23K decks
7%synergy
Winter Moon
6.6%inclusion138 decks2.09K decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
39%inclusion865 decks2.23K decks
12%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
25%inclusion552 decks2.23K decks
17%synergy
Mind Over Matter
21%inclusion464 decks2.23K decks
18%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
16%inclusion354 decks2.23K decks
11%synergy
Mechanized Production
15%inclusion343 decks2.23K decks
8%synergy
Copy Artifact
14%inclusion322 decks2.23K decks
11%synergy
Efficient Construction
13%inclusion281 decks2.23K decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
11%inclusion255 decks2.23K decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
9.5%inclusion211 decks2.23K decks
-21%synergy
Artificer Class
8.8%inclusion197 decks2.23K decks
6%synergy
Freed from the Real
6.9%inclusion153 decks2.23K decks
3%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.7%inclusion105 decks1.57K decks
-1%synergy
March of the Machines
6.6%inclusion147 decks2.23K decks
6%synergy
Intruder Alarm
5.7%inclusion127 decks2.23K decks
3%synergy
Back to Basics
5.2%inclusion116 decks2.23K decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
37%inclusion819 decks2.23K decks
28%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
21%inclusion229 decks1.11K decks
14%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
20%inclusion439 decks2.23K decks
16%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
8.6%inclusion192 decks2.23K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
62%inclusion1.37K decks2.23K decks
43%synergy
Academy Ruins
57%inclusion1.26K decks2.23K decks
38%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
54%inclusion1.21K decks2.23K decks
42%synergy
Urza's Saga
51%inclusion1.14K decks2.23K decks
34%synergy
Inventors' Fair
48%inclusion1.07K decks2.23K decks
35%synergy
Mishra's Factory
43%inclusion950 decks2.23K decks
41%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
41%inclusion919 decks2.23K decks
16%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
39%inclusion870 decks2.23K decks
38%synergy
Buried Ruin
35%inclusion780 decks2.23K decks
23%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
34%inclusion751 decks2.23K decks
22%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
32%inclusion724 decks2.23K decks
31%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
24%inclusion529 decks2.23K decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion509 decks2.23K decks
-34%synergy
Crystal Vein
22%inclusion494 decks2.23K decks
20%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
21%inclusion462 decks2.23K decks
19%synergy
City of Traitors
20%inclusion453 decks2.23K decks
18%synergy
Archway of Innovation
20%inclusion396 decks2.03K decks
9%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
18%inclusion184 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Urza's Tower
14%inclusion314 decks2.23K decks
10%synergy
Urza's Mine
14%inclusion313 decks2.23K decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion313 decks2.23K decks
-36%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
14%inclusion312 decks2.23K decks
9%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
13%inclusion291 decks2.23K decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion248 decks2.23K decks
7%synergy
Fomori Vault
10%inclusion221 decks2.15K decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion219 decks2.23K decks
1%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
8.5%inclusion189 decks2.23K decks
8%synergy
Tolaria West
8.2%inclusion182 decks2.23K decks
3%synergy
War Room
7.4%inclusion165 decks2.23K decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Workshop
7.2%inclusion161 decks2.23K decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
6.8%inclusion152 decks2.23K decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.6%inclusion146 decks2.23K decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
6.3%inclusion141 decks2.23K decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.8%inclusion81 decks1.40K decks
-3%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.5%inclusion122 decks2.23K decks
-13%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.4%inclusion121 decks2.23K decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Factory
5.1%inclusion113 decks2.23K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion2.03K decks2.23K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion1.31K decks2.23K decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
48%inclusion1.07K decks2.23K decks
46%synergy
Mox Opal
42%inclusion935 decks2.23K decks
32%synergy
Basalt Monolith
40%inclusion893 decks2.23K decks
30%synergy
Lotus Petal
36%inclusion811 decks2.23K decks
24%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
32%inclusion716 decks2.23K decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion520 decks2.23K decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion501 decks2.23K decks
-29%synergy
Thran Dynamo
21%inclusion467 decks2.23K decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion351 decks2.23K decks
-4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion318 decks2.23K decks
3%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
14%inclusion302 decks2.23K decks
11%synergy
Springleaf Drum
12%inclusion260 decks2.23K decks
8%synergy
Patriar's Seal
10%inclusion229 decks2.23K decks
8%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
10%inclusion220 decks2.23K decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion214 decks2.23K decks
-7%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.5%inclusion166 decks2.23K decks
-16%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.7%inclusion134 decks1.99K decks
2%synergy
Caged Sun
6.6%inclusion148 decks2.23K decks
-5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.6%inclusion148 decks2.23K decks
-14%synergy
Mox Amber
6.6%inclusion146 decks2.23K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.4%inclusion142 decks2.23K decks
4%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
5.9%inclusion131 decks2.23K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion2.06K decks2.23K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion666 decks2.05K decks
11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
29%inclusion657 decks2.23K decks
23%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
24%inclusion545 decks2.23K decks
19%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
24%inclusion498 decks2.04K decks
11%synergy
Mirrex
19%inclusion433 decks2.23K decks
18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion417 decks2.23K decks
14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion345 decks2.23K decks
1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
11%inclusion231 decks2.03K decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion223 decks2.23K decks
-16%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.5%inclusion190 decks2.23K decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.2%inclusion182 decks2.23K decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.7%inclusion172 decks2.23K decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.2%inclusion161 decks2.23K decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.2%inclusion160 decks2.23K decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.0%inclusion147 decks2.09K decks
3%synergy