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
38%inclusion168 decks444 decks
34%synergy
Skateboard
22%inclusion97 decks444 decks
21%synergy
Fugitive Droid
13%inclusion58 decks436 decks
11%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
3.2%inclusion19 decks589 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Dome
2.7%inclusion16 decks589 decks
1%synergy
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Silver Myr
79%inclusion1.92K decks2.43K decks
68%synergy
Ornithopter
69%inclusion1.69K decks2.43K decks
61%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
70%inclusion1.71K decks2.43K decks
60%synergy
Corridor Monitor
60%inclusion1.46K decks2.43K decks
58%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
62%inclusion1.52K decks2.43K decks
58%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
57%inclusion1.38K decks2.43K decks
53%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
54%inclusion1.32K decks2.43K decks
52%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
53%inclusion1.13K decks2.12K decks
50%synergy
Myr Retriever
53%inclusion1.30K decks2.43K decks
49%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
51%inclusion1.24K decks2.43K decks
49%synergy
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Spellskite
59%inclusion1.44K decks2.43K decks
48%synergy
Sculpting Steel
56%inclusion1.36K decks2.43K decks
49%synergy
Unwinding Clock
55%inclusion1.34K decks2.43K decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion1.34K decks2.43K decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
52%inclusion1.27K decks2.43K decks
33%synergy
Memnite
52%inclusion1.26K decks2.43K decks
48%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
52%inclusion1.25K decks2.43K decks
34%synergy
Swan Song
51%inclusion1.25K decks2.43K decks
25%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
49%inclusion1.19K decks2.43K decks
47%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
49%inclusion1.18K decks2.43K decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
45%inclusion1.10K decks2.43K decks
22%synergy
Mana Vault
44%inclusion1.06K decks2.43K decks
33%synergy
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion1.05K decks2.43K decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
42%inclusion1.03K decks2.43K decks
31%synergy
The One Ring
41%inclusion991 decks2.43K decks
28%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion935 decks2.43K decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
38%inclusion916 decks2.43K decks
21%synergy
Chrome Mox
32%inclusion782 decks2.43K decks
23%synergy
Grim Monolith
31%inclusion758 decks2.43K decks
26%synergy
Mox Diamond
28%inclusion686 decks2.43K decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Manakin
47%inclusion1.14K decks2.43K decks
46%synergy
Shield Sphere
42%inclusion1.03K decks2.43K decks
41%synergy
Combat Courier
42%inclusion1.03K decks2.43K decks
41%synergy
Walking Ballista
40%inclusion967 decks2.43K decks
34%synergy
Myr Sire
39%inclusion946 decks2.43K decks
38%synergy
Myr Convert
39%inclusion940 decks2.43K decks
37%synergy
Hangarback Walker
39%inclusion937 decks2.43K decks
35%synergy
Filigree Sages
37%inclusion893 decks2.43K decks
36%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
37%inclusion891 decks2.43K decks
25%synergy
Foundry Inspector
33%inclusion808 decks2.43K decks
19%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
33%inclusion794 decks2.43K decks
21%synergy
Palladium Myr
33%inclusion794 decks2.43K decks
29%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
31%inclusion765 decks2.43K decks
22%synergy
Plague Myr
31%inclusion755 decks2.43K decks
29%synergy
Scrap Trawler
30%inclusion728 decks2.43K decks
26%synergy
Hedron Crawler
30%inclusion719 decks2.43K decks
29%synergy
Metalworker
29%inclusion707 decks2.43K decks
28%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
27%inclusion651 decks2.43K decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion609 decks2.43K decks
3%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
25%inclusion601 decks2.43K decks
19%synergy
Master Transmuter
24%inclusion593 decks2.43K decks
20%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
24%inclusion552 decks2.31K decks
10%synergy
Junk Diver
24%inclusion579 decks2.43K decks
22%synergy
Tomb Trawler
23%inclusion549 decks2.42K decks
22%synergy
Thought Monitor
20%inclusion485 decks2.43K decks
9%synergy
K-9, Mark I
18%inclusion431 decks2.43K decks
17%synergy
Voltaic Servant
17%inclusion410 decks2.43K decks
16%synergy
Myr Moonvessel
17%inclusion403 decks2.43K decks
16%synergy
Shimmer Myr
16%inclusion393 decks2.43K decks
10%synergy
The Reality Chip
14%inclusion342 decks2.43K decks
2%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
13%inclusion326 decks2.43K decks
3%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
13%inclusion318 decks2.43K decks
-1%synergy
Workshop Assistant
12%inclusion295 decks2.43K decks
11%synergy
Dross Scorpion
11%inclusion277 decks2.43K decks
11%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
11%inclusion258 decks2.43K decks
6%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
10%inclusion252 decks2.43K decks
9%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
10%inclusion252 decks2.43K decks
4%synergy
Millikin
10%inclusion251 decks2.43K decks
9%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
10%inclusion244 decks2.43K decks
6%synergy
Cogwork Wrestler
10%inclusion244 decks2.43K decks
10%synergy
Trinket Mage
10%inclusion232 decks2.43K decks
0%synergy
Memnarch
8.7%inclusion212 decks2.43K decks
6%synergy
Cathodion
7.8%inclusion190 decks2.43K decks
8%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
7.5%inclusion182 decks2.43K decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.4%inclusion181 decks2.43K decks
-5%synergy
Trophy Mage
7.3%inclusion178 decks2.43K decks
1%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
7.3%inclusion177 decks2.43K decks
5%synergy
Silver Raven
7.2%inclusion175 decks2.43K decks
6%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
7.0%inclusion171 decks2.43K decks
2%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
6.7%inclusion163 decks2.43K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
47%inclusion1.15K decks2.43K decks
-19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion1.04K decks2.43K decks
6%synergy
Pongify
35%inclusion863 decks2.43K decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion807 decks2.32K decks
13%synergy
Force of Negation
34%inclusion837 decks2.43K decks
19%synergy
Pact of Negation
33%inclusion801 decks2.43K decks
23%synergy
Flusterstorm
31%inclusion764 decks2.43K decks
22%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion724 decks2.43K decks
3%synergy
Mental Misstep
28%inclusion692 decks2.43K decks
22%synergy
Whir of Invention
27%inclusion666 decks2.43K decks
15%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
26%inclusion630 decks2.43K decks
20%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
24%inclusion537 decks2.23K decks
18%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion576 decks2.43K decks
-14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion524 decks2.43K decks
-13%synergy
Brainstorm
21%inclusion522 decks2.43K decks
-20%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion488 decks2.43K decks
-3%synergy
Resculpt
20%inclusion480 decks2.43K decks
2%synergy
Magic Damper
20%inclusion286 decks1.45K decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion475 decks2.43K decks
-17%synergy
Shore Up
18%inclusion449 decks2.43K decks
13%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
17%inclusion420 decks2.43K decks
2%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion330 decks2.43K decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion324 decks2.43K decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion289 decks2.43K decks
-15%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion259 decks2.43K decks
2%synergy
Tidal Bore
10%inclusion241 decks2.43K decks
10%synergy
Desynchronization
9.3%inclusion211 decks2.27K decks
4%synergy
High Tide
8.4%inclusion205 decks2.43K decks
-36%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.4%inclusion195 decks2.32K decks
-1%synergy
Octopus Form
7.7%inclusion73 decks952 decks
4%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
7.3%inclusion177 decks2.43K decks
3%synergy
Twiddle
7.1%inclusion173 decks2.43K decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
6.7%inclusion163 decks2.43K decks
-23%synergy
Chain of Vapor
6.4%inclusion155 decks2.43K decks
1%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
6.3%inclusion153 decks2.43K decks
4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.1%inclusion149 decks2.43K decks
-4%synergy
Miscast
6.1%inclusion149 decks2.43K decks
3%synergy
Commandeer
5.8%inclusion140 decks2.43K decks
1%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
5.6%inclusion135 decks2.43K decks
1%synergy
Mana Leak
5.4%inclusion131 decks2.43K decks
-1%synergy
Trickbind
5.2%inclusion126 decks2.43K decks
4%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.1%inclusion66 decks1.29K decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
39%inclusion954 decks2.43K decks
18%synergy
Transmute Artifact
23%inclusion558 decks2.43K decks
19%synergy
Thoughtcast
20%inclusion493 decks2.43K decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
16%inclusion395 decks2.43K decks
1%synergy
Reshape
14%inclusion351 decks2.43K decks
7%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion340 decks2.43K decks
-15%synergy
One with the Machine
12%inclusion300 decks2.43K decks
9%synergy
Preordain
7.9%inclusion192 decks2.43K decks
-16%synergy
Windfall
7.3%inclusion178 decks2.43K decks
-15%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.7%inclusion164 decks2.43K decks
-5%synergy
Merchant Scroll
6.5%inclusion157 decks2.43K decks
-2%synergy
Step Through
6.3%inclusion153 decks2.43K decks
1%synergy
Argivian Restoration
6.2%inclusion150 decks2.43K decks
5%synergy
All Is Dust
5.3%inclusion130 decks2.43K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Darksteel Forge
46%inclusion1.13K decks2.43K decks
41%synergy
Voltaic Key
41%inclusion1K decks2.43K decks
36%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
40%inclusion976 decks2.43K decks
36%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
39%inclusion959 decks2.43K decks
33%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
37%inclusion898 decks2.42K decks
32%synergy
Staff of Domination
36%inclusion885 decks2.43K decks
34%synergy
Clock of Omens
36%inclusion884 decks2.43K decks
34%synergy
Manifold Key
34%inclusion831 decks2.43K decks
27%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
34%inclusion817 decks2.43K decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion744 decks2.43K decks
2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
30%inclusion729 decks2.43K decks
13%synergy
Myr Turbine
29%inclusion712 decks2.43K decks
29%synergy
Repurposing Bay
26%inclusion485 decks1.86K decks
22%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
25%inclusion612 decks2.43K decks
24%synergy
Citanul Flute
23%inclusion552 decks2.43K decks
22%synergy
Mystic Forge
22%inclusion534 decks2.43K decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion526 decks2.43K decks
7%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
20%inclusion490 decks2.43K decks
16%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
20%inclusion486 decks2.43K decks
18%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
20%inclusion485 decks2.43K decks
16%synergy
Forsaken Monument
19%inclusion464 decks2.43K decks
16%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
17%inclusion420 decks2.43K decks
16%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
17%inclusion420 decks2.43K decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
16%inclusion399 decks2.43K decks
15%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
16%inclusion177 decks1.13K decks
14%synergy
Torpor Orb
15%inclusion369 decks2.43K decks
13%synergy
Invasion Submersible
14%inclusion130 decks952 decks
13%synergy
Imposter Mech
14%inclusion329 decks2.43K decks
10%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
12%inclusion286 decks2.43K decks
11%synergy
Mirrorworks
11%inclusion259 decks2.43K decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
11%inclusion256 decks2.43K decks
-48%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
10%inclusion255 decks2.43K decks
9%synergy
Mindslaver
10%inclusion253 decks2.43K decks
9%synergy
Damping Sphere
10%inclusion241 decks2.43K decks
9%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
10%inclusion232 decks2.43K decks
7%synergy
Summoning Station
9.4%inclusion229 decks2.43K decks
9%synergy
Cloud Key
8.9%inclusion216 decks2.43K decks
2%synergy
The Magic Mirror
8.8%inclusion214 decks2.43K decks
3%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
8.6%inclusion208 decks2.43K decks
8%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
7.9%inclusion193 decks2.43K decks
7%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
7.8%inclusion190 decks2.43K decks
6%synergy
Mirage Mirror
7.4%inclusion180 decks2.43K decks
4%synergy
The Endstone
7.2%inclusion96 decks1.33K decks
5%synergy
Magewright's Stone
7.2%inclusion175 decks2.43K decks
6%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7.0%inclusion171 decks2.43K decks
4%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.0%inclusion171 decks2.43K decks
4%synergy
Winter Orb
6.6%inclusion160 decks2.43K decks
2%synergy
Skullclamp
6.5%inclusion158 decks2.43K decks
1%synergy
Winter Moon
6.4%inclusion152 decks2.36K decks
2%synergy
Possessed Portal
6.2%inclusion151 decks2.43K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
41%inclusion991 decks2.43K decks
14%synergy
Mind Over Matter
24%inclusion579 decks2.43K decks
21%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
23%inclusion564 decks2.43K decks
15%synergy
Mechanized Production
15%inclusion368 decks2.43K decks
8%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
15%inclusion354 decks2.43K decks
10%synergy
Copy Artifact
14%inclusion347 decks2.43K decks
11%synergy
Efficient Construction
12%inclusion280 decks2.43K decks
5%synergy
Mirrormade
11%inclusion258 decks2.43K decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
8.9%inclusion217 decks2.43K decks
-22%synergy
Artificer Class
8.0%inclusion195 decks2.43K decks
5%synergy
Freed from the Real
6.6%inclusion161 decks2.43K decks
3%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.5%inclusion119 decks1.84K decks
-1%synergy
March of the Machines
6.0%inclusion147 decks2.43K decks
6%synergy
Intruder Alarm
5.2%inclusion127 decks2.43K decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
39%inclusion938 decks2.43K decks
30%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
26%inclusion366 decks1.40K decks
20%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
19%inclusion453 decks2.43K decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
7.9%inclusion191 decks2.43K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
63%inclusion1.54K decks2.43K decks
45%synergy
Academy Ruins
56%inclusion1.37K decks2.43K decks
37%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
56%inclusion1.36K decks2.43K decks
43%synergy
Urza's Saga
53%inclusion1.29K decks2.43K decks
36%synergy
Inventors' Fair
50%inclusion1.21K decks2.43K decks
37%synergy
Mishra's Factory
44%inclusion1.07K decks2.43K decks
43%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
43%inclusion1.06K decks2.43K decks
18%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
41%inclusion995 decks2.43K decks
39%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
35%inclusion845 decks2.43K decks
33%synergy
Buried Ruin
35%inclusion839 decks2.43K decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
33%inclusion791 decks2.43K decks
21%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
26%inclusion626 decks2.43K decks
25%synergy
Crystal Vein
25%inclusion604 decks2.43K decks
23%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
23%inclusion564 decks2.43K decks
22%synergy
City of Traitors
23%inclusion550 decks2.43K decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion535 decks2.43K decks
-34%synergy
Archway of Innovation
19%inclusion429 decks2.30K decks
8%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
17%inclusion219 decks1.33K decks
6%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
14%inclusion338 decks2.43K decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion337 decks2.43K decks
-36%synergy
Urza's Tower
13%inclusion312 decks2.43K decks
8%synergy
Urza's Mine
13%inclusion311 decks2.43K decks
8%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
13%inclusion310 decks2.43K decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion263 decks2.43K decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion235 decks2.43K decks
1%synergy
Fomori Vault
10%inclusion233 decks2.42K decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
8.0%inclusion194 decks2.43K decks
8%synergy
Tolaria West
7.8%inclusion190 decks2.43K decks
2%synergy
War Room
7.2%inclusion175 decks2.43K decks
-9%synergy
Treasure Vault
6.7%inclusion163 decks2.43K decks
3%synergy
Urza's Workshop
6.5%inclusion159 decks2.43K decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.2%inclusion151 decks2.43K decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
6.0%inclusion145 decks2.43K decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.6%inclusion94 decks1.68K decks
-4%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.2%inclusion126 decks2.43K decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion2.22K decks2.43K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion1.41K decks2.43K decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
51%inclusion1.23K decks2.43K decks
48%synergy
Mox Opal
44%inclusion1.08K decks2.43K decks
35%synergy
Lotus Petal
39%inclusion953 decks2.43K decks
27%synergy
Basalt Monolith
39%inclusion939 decks2.43K decks
28%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
31%inclusion755 decks2.43K decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion545 decks2.43K decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion522 decks2.43K decks
-30%synergy
Thran Dynamo
20%inclusion484 decks2.43K decks
7%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
17%inclusion415 decks2.43K decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion369 decks2.43K decks
-5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion327 decks2.43K decks
2%synergy
Springleaf Drum
12%inclusion283 decks2.43K decks
8%synergy
Patriar's Seal
10%inclusion234 decks2.43K decks
7%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
10%inclusion231 decks2.43K decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.3%inclusion226 decks2.43K decks
-7%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.2%inclusion175 decks2.43K decks
-16%synergy
Mox Amber
6.7%inclusion164 decks2.43K decks
-1%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.4%inclusion145 decks2.27K decks
1%synergy
Caged Sun
6.4%inclusion155 decks2.43K decks
-5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.3%inclusion154 decks2.43K decks
-14%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion2.25K decks2.43K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion807 decks2.32K decks
13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
32%inclusion774 decks2.43K decks
26%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
24%inclusion595 decks2.43K decks
19%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
24%inclusion552 decks2.31K decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
21%inclusion519 decks2.43K decks
17%synergy
Mirrex
19%inclusion457 decks2.43K decks
18%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
16%inclusion395 decks2.43K decks
1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
11%inclusion255 decks2.31K decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.3%inclusion226 decks2.43K decks
-16%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.5%inclusion206 decks2.43K decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
7.8%inclusion190 decks2.43K decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.6%inclusion184 decks2.43K decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.1%inclusion173 decks2.43K decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.0%inclusion170 decks2.43K decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.8%inclusion160 decks2.36K decks
3%synergy