Arcum Dagsson (Commander) - Control

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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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Archidekt
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Octopus Form
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Meteor Sword
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Silver Myr
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
78%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
64%synergy
Myr Retriever
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Darksteel Forge
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Sculpting Steel
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Corridor Monitor
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
50%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Phyrexian Metamorph
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Swan Song
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Ornithopter
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Fabricate
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Rhystic Study
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Force of Will
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Mox Diamond
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Grim Monolith
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Manakin
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Spellskite
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Hedron Crawler
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Palladium Myr
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Shield Sphere
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Myr Sire
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Memnite
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Foundry Inspector
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Plague Myr
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Myr Convert
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Hangarback Walker
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Shimmer Myr
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Scrap Trawler
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Combat Courier
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Master Transmuter
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Junk Diver
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Thought Monitor
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
K-9, Mark I
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Walking Ballista
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Silver Raven
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Filigree Sages
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Workshop Assistant
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Myr Moonvessel
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Memnarch
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Tomb Trawler
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Trinket Mage
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Diversion Unit
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Trophy Mage
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Master of Etherium
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Spellseeker
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Grand Architect
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Metalworker
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Hulking Metamorph
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Voltaic Servant
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Perilous Myr
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Pongify
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Whir of Invention
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Dispel
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Force of Negation
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Pact of Negation
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Brainstorm
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Spell Pierce
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Reality Shift
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Resculpt
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Magic Damper
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Disruption Protocol
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Strix Serenade
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Misdirection
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
High Tide
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-30%synergy
Turn Aside
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Denial
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Opt
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Shore Up
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Desynchronization
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Miscast
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Daze
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Rewind
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Annul
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Unwind
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Hurkyl's Recall
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Long River's Pull
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Evacuation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Scour for Scrap
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Reshape
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
19%synergy
All Is Dust
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
4%synergy
One with the Machine
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Thoughtcast
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Transmute Artifact
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Step Through
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Rise and Shine
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Argivian Restoration
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mycosynth Lattice
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Unwinding Clock
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Myr Turbine
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Voltaic Key
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Clock of Omens
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Forge
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Forsaken Monument
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Winter Orb
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Manifold Key
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Mirage Mirror
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Citanul Flute
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Mindslaver
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Isochron Scepter
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Repurposing Bay
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Trading Post
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Torpor Orb
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Pithing Needle
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Staff of Domination
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Possession Engine
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Crawlspace
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Oblivion Stone
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Scroll Rack
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Planar Bridge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Winter Moon
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Imposter Mech
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Static Orb
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Lithoform Engine
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Icy Manipulator
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Meekstone
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mechanized Production
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Artificer Class
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Mirrormade
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Copy Artifact
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Over Matter
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Back to Basics
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Dress Down
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Academy Ruins
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Inventors' Fair
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Buried Ruin
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Mishra's Factory
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-36%synergy
Urza's Tower
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Mine
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Halimar Depths
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Vein
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Tolaria West
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Archway of Innovation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
City of Traitors
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Wasteland
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Vault
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Command Beacon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-49%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
-24%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Mox Opal
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Thran Dynamo
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-26%synergy
Basalt Monolith
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Caged Sun
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Patriar's Seal
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Springleaf Drum
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Guardian Idol
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Mirrex
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-19%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Scene of the Crime
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy