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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Page, Loose Leaf
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Silver Myr
87%inclusion33 decks38 decks
76%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
66%synergy
Corridor Monitor
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
53%synergy
Ornithopter
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
52%synergy
Sculpting Steel
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
51%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
50%synergy
Manakin
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
49%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Myr Retriever
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
46%synergy
Shield Sphere
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
46%synergy
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Phyrexian Metamorph
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
41%synergy
Swan Song
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Spellskite
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
44%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Darksteel Forge
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
45%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
45%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
42%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Force of Will
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Mana Vault
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Rhystic Study
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Mox Diamond
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Grim Monolith
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Creatures
Memnite
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
40%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Myr Convert
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Hangarback Walker
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
36%synergy
Plague Myr
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Palladium Myr
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Myr Sire
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Hedron Crawler
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Foundry Inspector
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Walking Ballista
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Shimmer Myr
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Combat Courier
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Metalworker
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Filigree Sages
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Scrap Trawler
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Voltaic Servant
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Master Transmuter
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Tomb Trawler
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Junk Diver
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
K-9, Mark I
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Thought Monitor
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Workshop Assistant
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Myr Moonvessel
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Silver Raven
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Memnarch
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Trinket Mage
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Diversion Unit
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Trophy Mage
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Spellseeker
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-14%synergy
Millikin
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Master of Etherium
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
The Reality Chip
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Grand Architect
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Platinum Angel
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Hulking Metamorph
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
-24%synergy
Pongify
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Negation
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Pact of Negation
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Whir of Invention
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Mental Misstep
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Flusterstorm
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Brainstorm
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
-14%synergy
Dispel
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Magic Damper
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Shore Up
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Octopus Form
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
16%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Resculpt
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-18%synergy
Spell Pierce
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Misdirection
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
7%synergy
High Tide
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-31%synergy
Chain of Vapor
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Turn Aside
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Disruption Protocol
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Strix Serenade
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Dream's Grip
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Miscast
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Hurkyl's Recall
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Frantic Search
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-23%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Opt
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-17%synergy
Twiddle
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Commandeer
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Desynchronization
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Mizzium Skin
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Tidal Bore
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Capsize
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Aetherize
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-25%synergy
Jwari Disruption
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Ponder
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Transmute Artifact
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Reshape
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Thoughtcast
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
10%synergy
All Is Dust
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
One with the Machine
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Preordain
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-10%synergy
Step Through
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Windfall
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-14%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Rise and Shine
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Merchant Scroll
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Timetwister
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Braingeyser
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Time Reversal
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
River's Rebuke
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Argivian Restoration
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Encroaching Mycosynth
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
41%synergy
Voltaic Key
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Unwinding Clock
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Clock of Omens
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Manifold Key
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Forge
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Isochron Scepter
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Myr Turbine
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Staff of Domination
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Sewer-veillance Cam
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
20%synergy
Repurposing Bay
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Citanul Flute
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Skateboard
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Winter Orb
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Mirage Mirror
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Forsaken Monument
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Mindslaver
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Invasion Submersible
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Trading Post
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Torpor Orb
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Winter Moon
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Imposter Mech
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Damping Sphere
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Crawlspace
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Pithing Needle
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Lithoform Engine
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Defense Grid
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Cloud Key
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Oblivion Stone
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Mechanized Production
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Mind Over Matter
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Copy Artifact
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-15%synergy
Mirrormade
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Artificer Class
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Back to Basics
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Power Artifact
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Freed from the Real
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Efficient Construction
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Artificer's Intuition
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Dress Down
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
44%synergy
Academy Ruins
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
42%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
45%synergy
Inventors' Fair
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
37%synergy
Urza's Saga
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Buried Ruin
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Mishra's Factory
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
City of Traitors
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Crystal Vein
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-34%synergy
Archway of Innovation
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Tolaria West
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Tower
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Mine
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Halimar Depths
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Wasteland
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-48%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
War Room
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-10%synergy
Glacial Chasm
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Command Beacon
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion32 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Arcane Signet
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
-25%synergy
Lotus Petal
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Basalt Monolith
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Thran Dynamo
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-33%synergy
Gilded Lotus
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Patriar's Seal
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Caged Sun
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-17%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion36 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Mirrex
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Cavern of Souls
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
19%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-20%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Jwari Disruption
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Silundi Vision
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Scene of the Crime
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy