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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Octopus Form
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Meteor Sword
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Silver Myr
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
79%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Myr Retriever
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Darksteel Forge
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Sculpting Steel
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Corridor Monitor
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Manakin
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Phyrexian Metamorph
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Ornithopter
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
24%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Fabricate
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Rhystic Study
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Force of Will
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Mystical Tutor
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Mox Diamond
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Palladium Myr
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Spellskite
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Hedron Crawler
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Memnite
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Shield Sphere
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Foundry Inspector
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Myr Sire
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Plague Myr
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Myr Convert
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Hangarback Walker
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Shimmer Myr
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Scrap Trawler
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Combat Courier
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Master Transmuter
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Junk Diver
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Thought Monitor
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Filigree Sages
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
K-9, Mark I
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Silver Raven
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Memnarch
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Workshop Assistant
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Myr Moonvessel
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Tomb Trawler
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Trinket Mage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Diversion Unit
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Trophy Mage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Master of Etherium
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Spellseeker
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
The Reality Chip
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Grand Architect
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Metalworker
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Platinum Angel
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Hulking Metamorph
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Voltaic Servant
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Instants
Pongify
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Whir of Invention
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Brainstorm
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Dispel
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Force of Negation
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Pact of Negation
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Mental Misstep
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Spell Pierce
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Reality Shift
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Drain
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Resculpt
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
High Tide
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-26%synergy
Magic Damper
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Disruption Protocol
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Turn Aside
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Denial
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Opt
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Shore Up
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Desynchronization
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Miscast
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Hurkyl's Recall
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Frantic Search
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-23%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Daze
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-22%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Rewind
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Annul
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Unwind
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Long River's Pull
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Evacuation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Scour for Scrap
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Reshape
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
All Is Dust
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Thoughtcast
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
3%synergy
One with the Machine
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Transmute Artifact
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Step Through
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Rise and Shine
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Preordain
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Braingeyser
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Time Reversal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Argivian Restoration
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Unwinding Clock
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Clock of Omens
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Myr Turbine
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Voltaic Key
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Forge
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Forsaken Monument
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Isochron Scepter
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Winter Orb
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Manifold Key
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Mirage Mirror
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Citanul Flute
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Mindslaver
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Repurposing Bay
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Trading Post
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Torpor Orb
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Pithing Needle
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Staff of Domination
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Possession Engine
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Crawlspace
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Oblivion Stone
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Scroll Rack
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Planar Bridge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Winter Moon
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Planar Portal
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Imposter Mech
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Static Orb
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Lithoform Engine
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Icy Manipulator
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mechanized Production
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Artificer Class
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Mirrormade
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Copy Artifact
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Mind Over Matter
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Back to Basics
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Dress Down
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Academy Ruins
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Inventors' Fair
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Buried Ruin
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Saga
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Mishra's Factory
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-36%synergy
Urza's Tower
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Mine
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Halimar Depths
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Tolaria West
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Vein
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Archway of Innovation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-46%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
City of Traitors
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Wasteland
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Vault
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-26%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Mox Opal
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Lotus Petal
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Thran Dynamo
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-27%synergy
Grim Monolith
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Gilded Lotus
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Caged Sun
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Patriar's Seal
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Guardian Idol
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Mirrex
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
0%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-19%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Scene of the Crime
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy