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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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Page, Loose Leaf
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Silver Myr
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
78%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
67%synergy
Corridor Monitor
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Sculpting Steel
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Manakin
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Ornithopter
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
50%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Myr Retriever
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
46%synergy
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Phyrexian Metamorph
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Swan Song
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
38%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Darksteel Forge
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Spellskite
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Memnite
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Force of Will
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Mana Vault
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Rhystic Study
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Mox Diamond
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Grim Monolith
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Creatures
Shield Sphere
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Plague Myr
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Myr Convert
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Palladium Myr
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Myr Sire
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Hangarback Walker
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Hedron Crawler
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Foundry Inspector
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Walking Ballista
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Combat Courier
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Filigree Sages
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Shimmer Myr
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Scrap Trawler
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Metalworker
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Voltaic Servant
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Master Transmuter
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Tomb Trawler
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Junk Diver
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
K-9, Mark I
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Thought Monitor
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Workshop Assistant
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Silver Raven
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Memnarch
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Trinket Mage
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Diversion Unit
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Trophy Mage
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Myr Moonvessel
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Millikin
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Master of Etherium
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Spellseeker
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
The Reality Chip
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Grand Architect
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Platinum Angel
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Hulking Metamorph
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Perilous Myr
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
-22%synergy
Force of Negation
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Pact of Negation
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Pongify
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Flusterstorm
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Whir of Invention
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Mental Misstep
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Dispel
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Magic Damper
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Octopus Form
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Resculpt
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-17%synergy
Shore Up
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Misdirection
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
High Tide
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-30%synergy
Miscast
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Turn Aside
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Disruption Protocol
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Strix Serenade
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Hurkyl's Recall
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Frantic Search
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-22%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Opt
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-17%synergy
Twiddle
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Dream's Grip
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Desynchronization
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Mizzium Skin
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Genius
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Tidal Bore
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Aetherize
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-25%synergy
Jwari Disruption
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Delay
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Commandeer
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Ponder
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Transmute Artifact
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Reshape
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Thoughtcast
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
11%synergy
All Is Dust
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
One with the Machine
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Preordain
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Step Through
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Rise and Shine
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-17%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Merchant Scroll
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Braingeyser
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Time Reversal
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Timetwister
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Argivian Restoration
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Encroaching Mycosynth
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Voltaic Key
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Unwinding Clock
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Clock of Omens
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Manifold Key
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Forge
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Sewer-veillance Cam
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
23%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Myr Turbine
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Isochron Scepter
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Repurposing Bay
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Staff of Domination
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Skateboard
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Citanul Flute
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Winter Orb
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Mirage Mirror
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Forsaken Monument
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Mindslaver
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Invasion Submersible
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Torpor Orb
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Winter Moon
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Imposter Mech
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Damping Sphere
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Crawlspace
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Defense Grid
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Trading Post
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Pithing Needle
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Cloud Key
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Oblivion Stone
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Mechanized Production
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Mind Over Matter
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Copy Artifact
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Mirrormade
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-17%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Artificer Class
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Back to Basics
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Power Artifact
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Dress Down
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Academy Ruins
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Inventors' Fair
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Urza's Saga
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Buried Ruin
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Mishra's Factory
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
City of Traitors
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Crystal Vein
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-33%synergy
Archway of Innovation
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Tolaria West
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Tower
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Mine
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Halimar Depths
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-48%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
War Room
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Glacial Chasm
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Command Beacon
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Lotus Petal
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Signet
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
-29%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Basalt Monolith
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Thran Dynamo
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-32%synergy
Gilded Lotus
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Patriar's Seal
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Caged Sun
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Springleaf Drum
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Coveted Jewel
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-17%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Mirrex
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-20%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Jwari Disruption
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Silundi Vision
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Scene of the Crime
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy