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
7.3%inclusion33 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
5.0%inclusion23 decks460 decks
-3%synergy
Invasion Submersible
4.7%inclusion21 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
2.9%inclusion13 decks455 decks
-1%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
2.8%inclusion12 decks432 decks
1%synergy
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Silver Myr
77%inclusion1.62K decks2.09K decks
67%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
69%inclusion1.45K decks2.09K decks
59%synergy
Ornithopter
67%inclusion1.40K decks2.09K decks
58%synergy
Corridor Monitor
56%inclusion1.18K decks2.09K decks
54%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
59%inclusion1.24K decks2.09K decks
54%synergy
Myr Retriever
58%inclusion1.20K decks2.09K decks
53%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
54%inclusion1.14K decks2.09K decks
51%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
50%inclusion1.05K decks2.09K decks
48%synergy
Memnite
51%inclusion1.07K decks2.09K decks
47%synergy
Spellskite
57%inclusion1.19K decks2.09K decks
46%synergy
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Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion1.16K decks2.09K decks
29%synergy
Unwinding Clock
55%inclusion1.15K decks2.09K decks
43%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
55%inclusion1.14K decks2.09K decks
38%synergy
Sculpting Steel
52%inclusion1.08K decks2.09K decks
45%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion1.04K decks2.09K decks
-17%synergy
Darksteel Forge
49%inclusion1.02K decks2.09K decks
44%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
48%inclusion808 decks1.67K decks
45%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
48%inclusion1.01K decks2.09K decks
29%synergy
Swan Song
48%inclusion999 decks2.09K decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
48%inclusion995 decks2.09K decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
42%inclusion874 decks2.09K decks
19%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
41%inclusion856 decks2.09K decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
40%inclusion841 decks2.09K decks
29%synergy
Rhystic Study
39%inclusion824 decks2.09K decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
39%inclusion813 decks2.09K decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
37%inclusion772 decks2.09K decks
24%synergy
Force of Will
34%inclusion706 decks2.09K decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
28%inclusion577 decks2.09K decks
18%synergy
Grim Monolith
27%inclusion557 decks2.09K decks
21%synergy
Mox Diamond
24%inclusion499 decks2.09K decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Manakin
45%inclusion940 decks2.09K decks
44%synergy
Myr Sire
42%inclusion870 decks2.09K decks
41%synergy
Combat Courier
41%inclusion861 decks2.09K decks
40%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
38%inclusion800 decks2.09K decks
27%synergy
Shield Sphere
37%inclusion780 decks2.09K decks
36%synergy
Walking Ballista
36%inclusion749 decks2.09K decks
31%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
36%inclusion747 decks2.09K decks
24%synergy
Foundry Inspector
36%inclusion745 decks2.09K decks
21%synergy
Hangarback Walker
35%inclusion732 decks2.09K decks
32%synergy
Palladium Myr
35%inclusion730 decks2.09K decks
31%synergy
Myr Convert
35%inclusion728 decks2.09K decks
33%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
34%inclusion715 decks2.09K decks
24%synergy
Scrap Trawler
33%inclusion688 decks2.09K decks
29%synergy
Hedron Crawler
32%inclusion663 decks2.09K decks
31%synergy
Filigree Sages
31%inclusion657 decks2.09K decks
31%synergy
Plague Myr
30%inclusion624 decks2.09K decks
28%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
28%inclusion584 decks2.09K decks
20%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
27%inclusion572 decks2.09K decks
5%synergy
Master Transmuter
27%inclusion564 decks2.09K decks
22%synergy
Junk Diver
26%inclusion541 decks2.09K decks
24%synergy
Metalworker
24%inclusion509 decks2.09K decks
23%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
24%inclusion438 decks1.86K decks
10%synergy
Thought Monitor
21%inclusion446 decks2.09K decks
11%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
19%inclusion393 decks2.09K decks
13%synergy
Myr Moonvessel
18%inclusion375 decks2.09K decks
18%synergy
Shimmer Myr
17%inclusion365 decks2.09K decks
11%synergy
Tomb Trawler
17%inclusion335 decks1.97K decks
17%synergy
K-9, Mark I
16%inclusion339 decks2.09K decks
15%synergy
The Reality Chip
15%inclusion322 decks2.09K decks
3%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
15%inclusion303 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Workshop Assistant
13%inclusion280 decks2.09K decks
13%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
11%inclusion240 decks2.09K decks
6%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
11%inclusion237 decks2.09K decks
7%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
11%inclusion236 decks2.09K decks
10%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
11%inclusion236 decks2.09K decks
8%synergy
Voltaic Servant
11%inclusion222 decks2.09K decks
10%synergy
Millikin
11%inclusion222 decks2.09K decks
9%synergy
Dross Scorpion
11%inclusion220 decks2.09K decks
10%synergy
Trinket Mage
10%inclusion212 decks2.09K decks
0%synergy
Memnarch
10%inclusion203 decks2.09K decks
7%synergy
Cathodion
8.6%inclusion179 decks2.09K decks
8%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
8.5%inclusion178 decks2.09K decks
8%synergy
Trophy Mage
8.2%inclusion171 decks2.09K decks
1%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
8.1%inclusion170 decks2.09K decks
6%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
7.9%inclusion164 decks2.09K decks
2%synergy
Cogwork Wrestler
7.9%inclusion164 decks2.09K decks
8%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
7.8%inclusion163 decks2.09K decks
6%synergy
Silver Raven
7.7%inclusion160 decks2.09K decks
6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
7.6%inclusion158 decks2.09K decks
-7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.5%inclusion156 decks2.09K decks
-6%synergy
Instants
Dramatic Reversal
46%inclusion955 decks2.09K decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
44%inclusion909 decks2.09K decks
7%synergy
Pongify
36%inclusion748 decks2.09K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion651 decks2.09K decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion578 decks1.87K decks
9%synergy
Force of Negation
30%inclusion631 decks2.09K decks
15%synergy
Whir of Invention
30%inclusion621 decks2.09K decks
17%synergy
Pact of Negation
28%inclusion593 decks2.09K decks
18%synergy
Flusterstorm
26%inclusion546 decks2.09K decks
16%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion541 decks2.09K decks
-12%synergy
Mental Misstep
24%inclusion497 decks2.09K decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
24%inclusion492 decks2.09K decks
-18%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion457 decks2.09K decks
-13%synergy
Resculpt
21%inclusion442 decks2.09K decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion440 decks2.09K decks
-15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
21%inclusion440 decks2.09K decks
-3%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
20%inclusion421 decks2.09K decks
15%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
19%inclusion345 decks1.77K decks
13%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
19%inclusion393 decks2.09K decks
3%synergy
Magic Damper
16%inclusion154 decks984 decks
12%synergy
Shore Up
15%inclusion323 decks2.09K decks
10%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion281 decks2.09K decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion256 decks2.09K decks
-15%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion226 decks2.09K decks
2%synergy
Desynchronization
11%inclusion195 decks1.81K decks
6%synergy
Misdirection
11%inclusion222 decks2.09K decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion178 decks1.87K decks
0%synergy
High Tide
8.5%inclusion177 decks2.09K decks
-36%synergy
Aetherize
7.4%inclusion155 decks2.09K decks
-21%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
7.2%inclusion150 decks2.09K decks
5%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.7%inclusion141 decks2.09K decks
2%synergy
Chain of Vapor
6.6%inclusion138 decks2.09K decks
1%synergy
Miscast
6.5%inclusion135 decks2.09K decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.4%inclusion127 decks1.99K decks
-4%synergy
Tidal Bore
5.5%inclusion114 decks2.09K decks
5%synergy
Mana Leak
5.5%inclusion114 decks2.09K decks
-1%synergy
Opt
5.5%inclusion114 decks2.09K decks
-20%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
5.4%inclusion113 decks2.09K decks
1%synergy
Disruption Protocol
5.3%inclusion111 decks2.09K decks
3%synergy
Access Denied
5.1%inclusion106 decks2.09K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
42%inclusion881 decks2.09K decks
21%synergy
Thoughtcast
22%inclusion461 decks2.09K decks
13%synergy
Transmute Artifact
19%inclusion403 decks2.09K decks
16%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion329 decks2.09K decks
-14%synergy
Reshape
16%inclusion327 decks2.09K decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion307 decks2.09K decks
0%synergy
One with the Machine
14%inclusion284 decks2.09K decks
10%synergy
Preordain
8.8%inclusion184 decks2.09K decks
-15%synergy
Windfall
8.3%inclusion173 decks2.09K decks
-14%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.9%inclusion164 decks2.09K decks
-5%synergy
Merchant Scroll
7.5%inclusion156 decks2.09K decks
-2%synergy
Argivian Restoration
6.7%inclusion140 decks2.09K decks
6%synergy
Step Through
6.2%inclusion129 decks2.09K decks
1%synergy
All Is Dust
6.0%inclusion126 decks2.09K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
God-Pharaoh's Statue
45%inclusion933 decks2.09K decks
42%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
41%inclusion856 decks2.09K decks
34%synergy
Voltaic Key
37%inclusion766 decks2.09K decks
31%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
37%inclusion763 decks2.09K decks
33%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
35%inclusion735 decks2.09K decks
31%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
34%inclusion670 decks1.97K decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion696 decks2.09K decks
5%synergy
Myr Turbine
33%inclusion690 decks2.09K decks
33%synergy
Clock of Omens
33%inclusion685 decks2.09K decks
31%synergy
Staff of Domination
33%inclusion685 decks2.09K decks
31%synergy
Manifold Key
31%inclusion647 decks2.09K decks
24%synergy
Isochron Scepter
31%inclusion645 decks2.09K decks
13%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
28%inclusion584 decks2.09K decks
26%synergy
Mystic Forge
24%inclusion493 decks2.09K decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion473 decks2.09K decks
7%synergy
Repurposing Bay
22%inclusion304 decks1.40K decks
18%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
21%inclusion449 decks2.09K decks
20%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
21%inclusion444 decks2.09K decks
18%synergy
Forsaken Monument
20%inclusion417 decks2.09K decks
16%synergy
Citanul Flute
20%inclusion409 decks2.09K decks
19%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
18%inclusion386 decks2.09K decks
14%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
18%inclusion118 decks643 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
17%inclusion365 decks2.09K decks
16%synergy
Torpor Orb
15%inclusion319 decks2.09K decks
13%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
13%inclusion271 decks2.05K decks
12%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
13%inclusion263 decks1.99K decks
11%synergy
Imposter Mech
12%inclusion257 decks2.09K decks
8%synergy
Mirrorworks
12%inclusion243 decks2.09K decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
11%inclusion232 decks2.09K decks
9%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
11%inclusion225 decks2.09K decks
8%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
11%inclusion223 decks2.09K decks
-47%synergy
Mindslaver
11%inclusion220 decks2.09K decks
9%synergy
Summoning Station
10%inclusion219 decks2.09K decks
10%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
10%inclusion201 decks2.09K decks
9%synergy
Cloud Key
10%inclusion200 decks2.09K decks
3%synergy
The Magic Mirror
9.4%inclusion196 decks2.09K decks
3%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
8.7%inclusion173 decks1.98K decks
8%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
8.5%inclusion178 decks2.09K decks
7%synergy
The Endstone
8.5%inclusion72 decks850 decks
6%synergy
Mirage Mirror
8.4%inclusion176 decks2.09K decks
5%synergy
Magewright's Stone
8.0%inclusion167 decks2.09K decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.5%inclusion156 decks2.09K decks
7%synergy
Winter Orb
7.4%inclusion155 decks2.09K decks
3%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.4%inclusion155 decks2.09K decks
4%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7.4%inclusion154 decks2.09K decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
7.4%inclusion154 decks2.09K decks
2%synergy
Winter Moon
7.0%inclusion134 decks1.91K decks
2%synergy
Damping Sphere
6.9%inclusion145 decks2.09K decks
6%synergy
Possessed Portal
6.8%inclusion143 decks2.09K decks
7%synergy
Planar Bridge
6.6%inclusion137 decks2.09K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
37%inclusion767 decks2.09K decks
9%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
26%inclusion539 decks2.09K decks
18%synergy
Mind Over Matter
18%inclusion383 decks2.09K decks
16%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
17%inclusion350 decks2.09K decks
12%synergy
Mechanized Production
16%inclusion334 decks2.09K decks
9%synergy
Copy Artifact
14%inclusion297 decks2.09K decks
11%synergy
Efficient Construction
13%inclusion278 decks2.09K decks
7%synergy
Mirrormade
12%inclusion241 decks2.09K decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion200 decks2.09K decks
-20%synergy
Artificer Class
9.1%inclusion190 decks2.09K decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.2%inclusion99 decks1.38K decks
0%synergy
Freed from the Real
7.0%inclusion147 decks2.09K decks
4%synergy
March of the Machines
6.8%inclusion143 decks2.09K decks
6%synergy
Intruder Alarm
6.2%inclusion130 decks2.09K decks
3%synergy
Back to Basics
5.4%inclusion113 decks2.09K decks
-2%synergy
Power Artifact
5.2%inclusion109 decks2.09K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
35%inclusion737 decks2.09K decks
26%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
21%inclusion433 decks2.09K decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
17%inclusion154 decks923 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
9.2%inclusion192 decks2.09K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
61%inclusion1.27K decks2.09K decks
43%synergy
Academy Ruins
56%inclusion1.18K decks2.09K decks
38%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
53%inclusion1.11K decks2.09K decks
41%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion1.04K decks2.09K decks
33%synergy
Inventors' Fair
47%inclusion983 decks2.09K decks
34%synergy
Mishra's Factory
41%inclusion865 decks2.09K decks
40%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion826 decks2.09K decks
14%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
38%inclusion785 decks2.09K decks
36%synergy
Buried Ruin
36%inclusion750 decks2.09K decks
24%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
34%inclusion718 decks2.09K decks
23%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
31%inclusion641 decks2.09K decks
29%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion496 decks2.09K decks
-33%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
22%inclusion462 decks2.09K decks
22%synergy
Crystal Vein
20%inclusion425 decks2.09K decks
18%synergy
Archway of Innovation
20%inclusion369 decks1.85K decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
19%inclusion404 decks2.09K decks
18%synergy
City of Traitors
19%inclusion391 decks2.09K decks
17%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
18%inclusion150 decks850 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Tower
15%inclusion307 decks2.09K decks
10%synergy
Urza's Mine
15%inclusion306 decks2.09K decks
10%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
15%inclusion305 decks2.09K decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion301 decks2.09K decks
-36%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
12%inclusion261 decks2.09K decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion238 decks2.09K decks
7%synergy
Fomori Vault
10%inclusion207 decks1.97K decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
9.0%inclusion188 decks2.09K decks
0%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
8.8%inclusion183 decks2.09K decks
8%synergy
Tolaria West
8.4%inclusion176 decks2.09K decks
3%synergy
War Room
7.5%inclusion157 decks2.09K decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Workshop
7.5%inclusion157 decks2.09K decks
6%synergy
Treasure Vault
6.7%inclusion139 decks2.09K decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
6.4%inclusion134 decks2.09K decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.3%inclusion131 decks2.09K decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.1%inclusion74 decks1.21K decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.8%inclusion122 decks2.09K decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Factory
5.6%inclusion116 decks2.09K decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.6%inclusion116 decks2.09K decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion1.90K decks2.09K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion1.23K decks2.09K decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
46%inclusion968 decks2.09K decks
44%synergy
Basalt Monolith
40%inclusion846 decks2.09K decks
30%synergy
Mox Opal
40%inclusion840 decks2.09K decks
30%synergy
Lotus Petal
35%inclusion722 decks2.09K decks
22%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
33%inclusion692 decks2.09K decks
26%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion500 decks2.09K decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion478 decks2.09K decks
-29%synergy
Thran Dynamo
22%inclusion452 decks2.09K decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion334 decks2.09K decks
-4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
15%inclusion310 decks2.09K decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
12%inclusion241 decks2.09K decks
8%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
11%inclusion240 decks2.09K decks
9%synergy
Patriar's Seal
10%inclusion219 decks2.09K decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion205 decks2.09K decks
-6%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
10%inclusion200 decks2.09K decks
7%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.9%inclusion166 decks2.09K decks
-15%synergy
Mana Crypt
7.7%inclusion160 decks2.09K decks
5%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
7.1%inclusion149 decks2.09K decks
4%synergy
Caged Sun
7.0%inclusion146 decks2.09K decks
-4%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
7.0%inclusion126 decks1.81K decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.8%inclusion142 decks2.09K decks
-14%synergy
Mox Amber
6.3%inclusion132 decks2.09K decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion1.93K decks2.09K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion578 decks1.87K decks
9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
27%inclusion573 decks2.09K decks
21%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
25%inclusion521 decks2.09K decks
19%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
24%inclusion438 decks1.86K decks
10%synergy
Mirrex
19%inclusion399 decks2.09K decks
18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion353 decks2.09K decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion307 decks2.09K decks
0%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
11%inclusion196 decks1.85K decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion217 decks2.09K decks
-16%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.8%inclusion183 decks2.09K decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.4%inclusion175 decks2.09K decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.8%inclusion163 decks2.09K decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.3%inclusion139 decks1.91K decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.2%inclusion151 decks2.09K decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.2%inclusion151 decks2.09K decks
-1%synergy