Arcum Dagsson (Commander) - Control

Sikora
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
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Page, Loose Leaf
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Skateboard
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Silver Myr
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
80%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
69%synergy
Corridor Monitor
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
57%synergy
Sculpting Steel
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
55%synergy
Manakin
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
52%synergy
Myr Retriever
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
52%synergy
Ornithopter
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
50%synergy
Darksteel Forge
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
48%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Phyrexian Metamorph
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Swan Song
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Spellskite
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
42%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Memnite
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
-19%synergy
Game Changers
Force of Will
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Mana Vault
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Rhystic Study
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Chrome Mox
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Mox Diamond
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Mystical Tutor
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Shield Sphere
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Palladium Myr
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Myr Sire
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Plague Myr
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Myr Convert
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Hedron Crawler
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Foundry Inspector
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Hangarback Walker
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Combat Courier
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Master Transmuter
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Scrap Trawler
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Filigree Sages
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Shimmer Myr
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Walking Ballista
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Junk Diver
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
K-9, Mark I
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Thought Monitor
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Metalworker
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Voltaic Servant
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Tomb Trawler
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Workshop Assistant
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Silver Raven
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Memnarch
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Trinket Mage
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Diversion Unit
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Trophy Mage
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Myr Moonvessel
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Millikin
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Master of Etherium
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Spellseeker
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
The Reality Chip
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Grand Architect
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Platinum Angel
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Hulking Metamorph
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Instants
Pongify
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Whir of Invention
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Pact of Negation
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Octopus Form
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
29%synergy
Brainstorm
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Flusterstorm
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Force of Negation
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Mental Misstep
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Magic Damper
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Dispel
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Shore Up
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Resculpt
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Spell Pierce
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Misdirection
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
High Tide
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-29%synergy
Miscast
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Turn Aside
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Disruption Protocol
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Strix Serenade
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Hurkyl's Recall
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Opt
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Desynchronization
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Mizzium Skin
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-25%synergy
Chain of Vapor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-24%synergy
Jwari Disruption
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Delay
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Silundi Vision
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Rewind
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Annul
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Unwind
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Long River's Pull
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Evacuation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Suspend
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Spider-Sense
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Transmute Artifact
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Reshape
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Thoughtcast
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
12%synergy
All Is Dust
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
One with the Machine
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Step Through
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Preordain
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Rise and Shine
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Merchant Scroll
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Braingeyser
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Time Reversal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Argivian Restoration
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Voltaic Key
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Unwinding Clock
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Clock of Omens
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Forge
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Myr Turbine
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Manifold Key
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Isochron Scepter
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Repurposing Bay
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Winter Orb
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Mirage Mirror
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Citanul Flute
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Forsaken Monument
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Torpor Orb
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Mindslaver
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Staff of Domination
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Winter Moon
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Imposter Mech
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Crawlspace
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Trading Post
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Pithing Needle
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Damping Sphere
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Defense Grid
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Oblivion Stone
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Meekstone
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Scroll Rack
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Mechanized Production
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Mirrormade
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Copy Artifact
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Mind Over Matter
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Artificer Class
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Back to Basics
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Dress Down
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Power Artifact
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Academy Ruins
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Inventors' Fair
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Buried Ruin
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Saga
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Mishra's Factory
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Crystal Vein
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
City of Traitors
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-35%synergy
Tolaria West
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Archway of Innovation
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Tower
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Mine
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Halimar Depths
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Strip Mine
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-47%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Wasteland
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
War Room
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Glacial Chasm
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Command Beacon
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Signet
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-30%synergy
Lotus Petal
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Thran Dynamo
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Grim Monolith
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Basalt Monolith
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-31%synergy
Gilded Lotus
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Patriar's Seal
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Springleaf Drum
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Caged Sun
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Coveted Jewel
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
Mox Amber
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Guardian Idol
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Mirrex
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-20%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Jwari Disruption
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Silundi Vision
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Scene of the Crime
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy