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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Myr Retriever
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
72%synergy
Memnite
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
68%synergy
Ornithopter
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
68%synergy
Unwinding Clock
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
64%synergy
Darksteel Forge
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
62%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Seat of the Synod
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
58%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Silver Myr
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Mana Drain
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Isochron Scepter
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Spellskite
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Corridor Monitor
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Mana Vault
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Force of Will
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Ancient Tomb
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Walking Ballista
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
44%synergy
Scrap Trawler
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Foundry Inspector
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Plague Myr
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Combat Courier
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Manakin
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Filigree Sages
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Junk Diver
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Myr Convert
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Master Transmuter
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Hangarback Walker
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Shield Sphere
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Hedron Crawler
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Myr Sire
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
K-9, Mark I
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Metalworker
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Myr Moonvessel
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Spellseeker
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Grand Architect
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Palladium Myr
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Trophy Mage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Silver Raven
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Thought Monitor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Memnarch
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Tribute Mage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Trinket Mage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Painter's Servant
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Tomb Trawler
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Shimmer Myr
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Cathodion
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-4%synergy
Dross Scorpion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
The Reality Chip
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Burnished Hart
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Mirran Spy
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Pili-Pala
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Whir of Invention
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Pact of Negation
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Negation
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Mental Misstep
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Spell Pierce
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Strix Serenade
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Stifle
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Shore Up
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
High Tide
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-25%synergy
Octopus Form
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-20%synergy
Trickbind
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-24%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-27%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Commandeer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Hurkyl's Recall
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Desynchronization
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-12%synergy
Refocus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Denial
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Tidal Bore
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Twiddle
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Foil
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Rewind
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Misdirection
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Mana Leak
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Cerulean Wisps
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Karn's Touch
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Whirlwind Denial
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Magic Damper
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Consign to Memory
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Ponder
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Merchant Scroll
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Reshape
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Preordain
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Argivian Restoration
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Thoughtcast
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Season of Weaving
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Lunar Insight
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Encroaching Mycosynth
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Manifold Key
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Clock of Omens
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Sculpting Steel
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Voltaic Key
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Staff of Domination
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Citanul Flute
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Myr Turbine
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Forge
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mindslaver
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Forsaken Monument
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Repurposing Bay
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Summoning Station
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Cloud Key
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Grindstone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-45%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Throne of Empires
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Winter Orb
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Acorn Catapult
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Possessed Portal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Scepter of Empires
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Torpor Orb
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Semblance Anvil
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Imposter Mech
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Damping Sphere
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Magewright's Stone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Crown of Empires
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Insight Engine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Lotus
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Banner of Kinship
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Mechanized Production
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Efficient Construction
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mind Over Matter
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Copy Artifact
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Mirrormade
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Freed from the Real
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Back to Basics
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Intruder Alarm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
March of the Machines
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Training Grounds
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, the Great Creator
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Inventors' Fair
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Urza's Saga
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Mishra's Factory
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Academy Ruins
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Buried Ruin
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-28%synergy
Archway of Innovation
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Tolaria West
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Crystal Vein
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Treasure Vault
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Wasteland
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Tower
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Mine
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-40%synergy
Svyelunite Temple
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Fomori Vault
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Workshop
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Basalt Monolith
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Mox Opal
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Mind Stone
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Thran Dynamo
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Patriar's Seal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Springleaf Drum
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Lens
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Cavern of Souls
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Mirrex
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Cave
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Power Depot
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy