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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Mirrorform
1.6%inclusion5 decks322 decks
-2%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
1.3%inclusion3 decks231 decks
0%synergy
Glamermite
1.0%inclusion3 decks302 decks
1%synergy
Noggle the Mind
0.7%inclusion2 decks302 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Dome
0.4%inclusion1 decks231 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Silver Myr
78%inclusion1.73K decks2.22K decks
67%synergy
Ornithopter
68%inclusion1.51K decks2.22K decks
60%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
70%inclusion1.54K decks2.22K decks
59%synergy
Corridor Monitor
58%inclusion1.28K decks2.22K decks
56%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
61%inclusion1.34K decks2.22K decks
56%synergy
Myr Retriever
56%inclusion1.24K decks2.22K decks
52%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
55%inclusion1.23K decks2.22K decks
52%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
52%inclusion1.14K decks2.22K decks
49%synergy
Memnite
51%inclusion1.14K decks2.22K decks
48%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
51%inclusion927 decks1.83K decks
47%synergy
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Spellskite
58%inclusion1.28K decks2.22K decks
47%synergy
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion1.22K decks2.22K decks
29%synergy
Unwinding Clock
54%inclusion1.21K decks2.22K decks
43%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
54%inclusion1.19K decks2.22K decks
37%synergy
Sculpting Steel
53%inclusion1.18K decks2.22K decks
46%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
50%inclusion1.11K decks2.22K decks
31%synergy
Swan Song
49%inclusion1.09K decks2.22K decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
49%inclusion1.09K decks2.22K decks
47%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion1.07K decks2.22K decks
-18%synergy
Darksteel Forge
48%inclusion1.06K decks2.22K decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion960 decks2.22K decks
20%synergy
Mana Vault
41%inclusion919 decks2.22K decks
31%synergy
Rhystic Study
41%inclusion916 decks2.22K decks
9%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
41%inclusion900 decks2.22K decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
40%inclusion892 decks2.22K decks
28%synergy
The One Ring
39%inclusion860 decks2.22K decks
26%synergy
Force of Will
35%inclusion781 decks2.22K decks
18%synergy
Chrome Mox
29%inclusion653 decks2.22K decks
20%synergy
Grim Monolith
28%inclusion631 decks2.22K decks
23%synergy
Mox Diamond
26%inclusion570 decks2.22K decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Manakin
45%inclusion1K decks2.22K decks
44%synergy
Combat Courier
42%inclusion933 decks2.22K decks
41%synergy
Myr Sire
40%inclusion896 decks2.22K decks
40%synergy
Shield Sphere
39%inclusion870 decks2.22K decks
38%synergy
Walking Ballista
38%inclusion837 decks2.22K decks
33%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
38%inclusion833 decks2.22K decks
26%synergy
Hangarback Walker
36%inclusion806 decks2.22K decks
33%synergy
Myr Convert
36%inclusion800 decks2.22K decks
35%synergy
Foundry Inspector
35%inclusion769 decks2.22K decks
20%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
34%inclusion764 decks2.22K decks
22%synergy
Palladium Myr
34%inclusion753 decks2.22K decks
30%synergy
Filigree Sages
34%inclusion745 decks2.22K decks
33%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
33%inclusion739 decks2.22K decks
23%synergy
Scrap Trawler
32%inclusion699 decks2.22K decks
28%synergy
Hedron Crawler
31%inclusion681 decks2.22K decks
30%synergy
Plague Myr
30%inclusion672 decks2.22K decks
29%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
27%inclusion607 decks2.22K decks
20%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
26%inclusion580 decks2.22K decks
4%synergy
Metalworker
26%inclusion578 decks2.22K decks
25%synergy
Master Transmuter
26%inclusion574 decks2.22K decks
21%synergy
Junk Diver
25%inclusion556 decks2.22K decks
24%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
24%inclusion490 decks2.02K decks
10%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
21%inclusion468 decks2.22K decks
16%synergy
Thought Monitor
21%inclusion466 decks2.22K decks
11%synergy
Tomb Trawler
19%inclusion411 decks2.14K decks
19%synergy
Myr Moonvessel
18%inclusion389 decks2.22K decks
17%synergy
K-9, Mark I
17%inclusion383 decks2.22K decks
16%synergy
Shimmer Myr
17%inclusion378 decks2.22K decks
11%synergy
The Reality Chip
15%inclusion330 decks2.22K decks
2%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
14%inclusion319 decks2.22K decks
4%synergy
Voltaic Servant
13%inclusion287 decks2.22K decks
13%synergy
Workshop Assistant
13%inclusion285 decks2.22K decks
12%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
11%inclusion251 decks2.22K decks
10%synergy
Dross Scorpion
11%inclusion250 decks2.22K decks
11%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
11%inclusion249 decks2.22K decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
11%inclusion248 decks2.22K decks
5%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
11%inclusion245 decks2.22K decks
7%synergy
Millikin
10%inclusion231 decks2.22K decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion220 decks2.22K decks
-4%synergy
Trinket Mage
10%inclusion219 decks2.22K decks
0%synergy
Memnarch
9.5%inclusion210 decks2.22K decks
7%synergy
Cogwork Wrestler
9.2%inclusion205 decks2.22K decks
9%synergy
Cathodion
8.1%inclusion180 decks2.22K decks
8%synergy
Trophy Mage
7.9%inclusion176 decks2.22K decks
1%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
7.9%inclusion175 decks2.22K decks
7%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
7.8%inclusion173 decks2.22K decks
5%synergy
Silver Raven
7.7%inclusion170 decks2.22K decks
6%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
7.7%inclusion170 decks2.22K decks
2%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
7.6%inclusion168 decks2.22K decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.5%inclusion167 decks2.22K decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Dramatic Reversal
47%inclusion1.04K decks2.22K decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion964 decks2.22K decks
6%synergy
Pongify
36%inclusion798 decks2.22K decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion656 decks2.03K decks
11%synergy
Force of Negation
32%inclusion709 decks2.22K decks
17%synergy
Pact of Negation
30%inclusion671 decks2.22K decks
20%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion668 decks2.22K decks
3%synergy
Whir of Invention
30%inclusion656 decks2.22K decks
17%synergy
Flusterstorm
28%inclusion627 decks2.22K decks
19%synergy
Mental Misstep
26%inclusion568 decks2.22K decks
19%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion554 decks2.22K decks
-13%synergy
Brainstorm
23%inclusion500 decks2.22K decks
-19%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
22%inclusion498 decks2.22K decks
17%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion481 decks2.22K decks
-13%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
22%inclusion418 decks1.94K decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
21%inclusion462 decks2.22K decks
-2%synergy
Resculpt
20%inclusion451 decks2.22K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion448 decks2.22K decks
-16%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
18%inclusion402 decks2.22K decks
2%synergy
Shore Up
17%inclusion386 decks2.22K decks
12%synergy
Magic Damper
17%inclusion196 decks1.16K decks
14%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion296 decks2.22K decks
5%synergy
Misdirection
12%inclusion273 decks2.22K decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion270 decks2.22K decks
-15%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion243 decks2.22K decks
2%synergy
Desynchronization
10%inclusion203 decks1.98K decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
9.1%inclusion185 decks2.03K decks
0%synergy
Octopus Form
8.3%inclusion53 decks635 decks
4%synergy
High Tide
8.3%inclusion185 decks2.22K decks
-36%synergy
Aetherize
7.0%inclusion155 decks2.22K decks
-22%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
6.9%inclusion153 decks2.22K decks
5%synergy
Chain of Vapor
6.5%inclusion145 decks2.22K decks
1%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
6.5%inclusion143 decks2.22K decks
2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.4%inclusion142 decks2.22K decks
2%synergy
Miscast
6.4%inclusion141 decks2.22K decks
3%synergy
Tidal Bore
6.2%inclusion137 decks2.22K decks
6%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.2%inclusion133 decks2.15K decks
-4%synergy
Commandeer
5.5%inclusion123 decks2.22K decks
1%synergy
Mana Leak
5.5%inclusion121 decks2.22K decks
-1%synergy
Disruption Protocol
5.1%inclusion114 decks2.22K decks
3%synergy
Opt
5.1%inclusion113 decks2.22K decks
-20%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
41%inclusion911 decks2.22K decks
20%synergy
Thoughtcast
21%inclusion471 decks2.22K decks
12%synergy
Transmute Artifact
20%inclusion453 decks2.22K decks
17%synergy
Reshape
16%inclusion344 decks2.22K decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion343 decks2.22K decks
1%synergy
Ponder
15%inclusion333 decks2.22K decks
-15%synergy
One with the Machine
13%inclusion289 decks2.22K decks
10%synergy
Preordain
8.3%inclusion185 decks2.22K decks
-16%synergy
Windfall
7.9%inclusion175 decks2.22K decks
-15%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.4%inclusion163 decks2.22K decks
-5%synergy
Merchant Scroll
6.9%inclusion154 decks2.22K decks
-2%synergy
Argivian Restoration
6.5%inclusion145 decks2.22K decks
6%synergy
Step Through
6.5%inclusion144 decks2.22K decks
1%synergy
All Is Dust
5.8%inclusion129 decks2.22K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
God-Pharaoh's Statue
46%inclusion1.03K decks2.22K decks
44%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
40%inclusion889 decks2.22K decks
33%synergy
Voltaic Key
39%inclusion858 decks2.22K decks
33%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
37%inclusion816 decks2.22K decks
33%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
35%inclusion782 decks2.22K decks
32%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
35%inclusion745 decks2.14K decks
30%synergy
Clock of Omens
34%inclusion757 decks2.22K decks
32%synergy
Staff of Domination
34%inclusion755 decks2.22K decks
32%synergy
Manifold Key
33%inclusion725 decks2.22K decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion715 decks2.22K decks
4%synergy
Myr Turbine
31%inclusion691 decks2.22K decks
31%synergy
Isochron Scepter
31%inclusion682 decks2.22K decks
13%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
27%inclusion601 decks2.22K decks
26%synergy
Repurposing Bay
24%inclusion373 decks1.57K decks
20%synergy
Mystic Forge
23%inclusion509 decks2.22K decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion493 decks2.22K decks
7%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
21%inclusion467 decks2.22K decks
17%synergy
Citanul Flute
21%inclusion460 decks2.22K decks
20%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
21%inclusion460 decks2.22K decks
19%synergy
Forsaken Monument
20%inclusion439 decks2.22K decks
16%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
20%inclusion163 decks824 decks
18%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
19%inclusion426 decks2.22K decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
17%inclusion380 decks2.22K decks
16%synergy
Torpor Orb
16%inclusion349 decks2.22K decks
14%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
15%inclusion314 decks2.15K decks
13%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
14%inclusion312 decks2.21K decks
13%synergy
Imposter Mech
13%inclusion284 decks2.22K decks
9%synergy
Mirrorworks
11%inclusion253 decks2.22K decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
11%inclusion241 decks2.22K decks
9%synergy
Mindslaver
11%inclusion235 decks2.22K decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion230 decks2.22K decks
-48%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
10%inclusion226 decks2.22K decks
8%synergy
Summoning Station
10%inclusion221 decks2.22K decks
10%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
9.3%inclusion207 decks2.22K decks
9%synergy
Cloud Key
9.3%inclusion206 decks2.22K decks
2%synergy
The Magic Mirror
9.1%inclusion201 decks2.22K decks
3%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
8.8%inclusion196 decks2.22K decks
8%synergy
Invasion Submersible
8.8%inclusion56 decks635 decks
8%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
8.5%inclusion182 decks2.14K decks
8%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
8.3%inclusion185 decks2.22K decks
7%synergy
The Endstone
8.3%inclusion85 decks1.02K decks
6%synergy
Mirage Mirror
8.0%inclusion178 decks2.22K decks
5%synergy
Magewright's Stone
7.7%inclusion170 decks2.22K decks
7%synergy
Damping Sphere
7.6%inclusion168 decks2.22K decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.3%inclusion161 decks2.22K decks
4%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7.2%inclusion160 decks2.22K decks
4%synergy
Winter Orb
6.9%inclusion154 decks2.22K decks
2%synergy
Skullclamp
6.9%inclusion154 decks2.22K decks
1%synergy
Possessed Portal
6.7%inclusion149 decks2.22K decks
7%synergy
Winter Moon
6.7%inclusion138 decks2.08K decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
39%inclusion860 decks2.22K decks
12%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
25%inclusion550 decks2.22K decks
17%synergy
Mind Over Matter
21%inclusion458 decks2.22K decks
18%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
16%inclusion353 decks2.22K decks
11%synergy
Mechanized Production
15%inclusion342 decks2.22K decks
8%synergy
Copy Artifact
14%inclusion321 decks2.22K decks
11%synergy
Efficient Construction
13%inclusion280 decks2.22K decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
11%inclusion254 decks2.22K decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
9.3%inclusion207 decks2.22K decks
-21%synergy
Artificer Class
8.8%inclusion196 decks2.22K decks
6%synergy
Freed from the Real
6.9%inclusion153 decks2.22K decks
3%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.8%inclusion105 decks1.55K decks
-1%synergy
March of the Machines
6.6%inclusion147 decks2.22K decks
6%synergy
Intruder Alarm
5.7%inclusion126 decks2.22K decks
3%synergy
Back to Basics
5.3%inclusion117 decks2.22K decks
-2%synergy
Power Artifact
5.0%inclusion111 decks2.22K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
37%inclusion816 decks2.22K decks
28%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
21%inclusion227 decks1.10K decks
15%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
20%inclusion437 decks2.22K decks
16%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
8.7%inclusion192 decks2.22K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
61%inclusion1.36K decks2.22K decks
43%synergy
Academy Ruins
56%inclusion1.25K decks2.22K decks
38%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
54%inclusion1.21K decks2.22K decks
42%synergy
Urza's Saga
51%inclusion1.13K decks2.22K decks
34%synergy
Inventors' Fair
48%inclusion1.07K decks2.22K decks
35%synergy
Mishra's Factory
43%inclusion946 decks2.22K decks
41%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
41%inclusion914 decks2.22K decks
16%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
39%inclusion866 decks2.22K decks
38%synergy
Buried Ruin
35%inclusion776 decks2.22K decks
23%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
34%inclusion747 decks2.22K decks
22%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
32%inclusion719 decks2.22K decks
31%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
24%inclusion525 decks2.22K decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion506 decks2.22K decks
-34%synergy
Crystal Vein
22%inclusion488 decks2.22K decks
20%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
21%inclusion460 decks2.22K decks
19%synergy
City of Traitors
20%inclusion450 decks2.22K decks
18%synergy
Archway of Innovation
20%inclusion395 decks2.01K decks
9%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
18%inclusion182 decks1.02K decks
8%synergy
Urza's Tower
14%inclusion313 decks2.22K decks
10%synergy
Urza's Mine
14%inclusion312 decks2.22K decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion312 decks2.22K decks
-36%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
14%inclusion311 decks2.22K decks
9%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
13%inclusion289 decks2.22K decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion248 decks2.22K decks
7%synergy
Fomori Vault
10%inclusion220 decks2.14K decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion214 decks2.22K decks
1%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
8.5%inclusion189 decks2.22K decks
8%synergy
Tolaria West
8.1%inclusion180 decks2.22K decks
2%synergy
War Room
7.4%inclusion163 decks2.22K decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Workshop
7.2%inclusion160 decks2.22K decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
6.8%inclusion150 decks2.22K decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.6%inclusion146 decks2.22K decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
6.4%inclusion141 decks2.22K decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.8%inclusion80 decks1.38K decks
-3%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.5%inclusion122 decks2.22K decks
-13%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.5%inclusion121 decks2.22K decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Factory
5.1%inclusion113 decks2.22K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion2.02K decks2.22K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion1.30K decks2.22K decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
48%inclusion1.06K decks2.22K decks
46%synergy
Mox Opal
42%inclusion930 decks2.22K decks
32%synergy
Basalt Monolith
40%inclusion893 decks2.22K decks
30%synergy
Lotus Petal
36%inclusion808 decks2.22K decks
24%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
32%inclusion713 decks2.22K decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion518 decks2.22K decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion500 decks2.22K decks
-29%synergy
Thran Dynamo
21%inclusion465 decks2.22K decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion348 decks2.22K decks
-4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion317 decks2.22K decks
3%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
13%inclusion298 decks2.22K decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Drum
12%inclusion258 decks2.22K decks
8%synergy
Patriar's Seal
10%inclusion228 decks2.22K decks
8%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
10%inclusion219 decks2.22K decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion211 decks2.22K decks
-7%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.5%inclusion166 decks2.22K decks
-16%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.8%inclusion134 decks1.98K decks
2%synergy
Caged Sun
6.7%inclusion148 decks2.22K decks
-5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.6%inclusion147 decks2.22K decks
-14%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.5%inclusion145 decks2.22K decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
6.5%inclusion145 decks2.22K decks
-1%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.0%inclusion134 decks2.22K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion2.05K decks2.22K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion656 decks2.03K decks
11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
29%inclusion652 decks2.22K decks
23%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
25%inclusion545 decks2.22K decks
19%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
24%inclusion490 decks2.02K decks
10%synergy
Mirrex
20%inclusion433 decks2.22K decks
18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion411 decks2.22K decks
14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion343 decks2.22K decks
1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
11%inclusion228 decks2.02K decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion222 decks2.22K decks
-16%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.6%inclusion190 decks2.22K decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.3%inclusion183 decks2.22K decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.8%inclusion173 decks2.22K decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.3%inclusion162 decks2.22K decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.3%inclusion161 decks2.22K decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.0%inclusion146 decks2.08K decks
3%synergy