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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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Silver Myr
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65%synergy
Manakin
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53%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
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53%synergy
Myr Retriever
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50%synergy
Ornithopter
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47%synergy
Corridor Monitor
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46%synergy
Myr Sire
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43%synergy
Hedron Crawler
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43%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
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39%synergy
Palladium Myr
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39%synergy
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Etherium Sculptor
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36%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
-18%synergy
Darksteel Forge
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
37%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
40%inclusion36 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
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28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
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12%synergy
Foundry Inspector
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25%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
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15%synergy
Sculpting Steel
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30%synergy
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Memnite
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32%synergy
Scrap Trawler
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30%synergy
Plague Myr
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31%synergy
Master Transmuter
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26%synergy
Combat Courier
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29%synergy
Workshop Assistant
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28%synergy
Spellskite
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18%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
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9%synergy
Junk Diver
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25%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
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25%synergy
Thought Monitor
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17%synergy
Myr Convert
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24%synergy
Hangarback Walker
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
21%synergy
Myr Moonvessel
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Shield Sphere
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18%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
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16%synergy
Millikin
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16%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
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11%synergy
Shimmer Myr
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11%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
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15%synergy
Cathodion
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16%synergy
Silver Raven
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13%synergy
The Reality Chip
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1%synergy
Arcbound Worker
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12%synergy
Persistent Petitioners
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9%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
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9%synergy
K-9, Mark I
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9%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
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5%synergy
Alloy Myr
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10%synergy
Trophy Mage
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2%synergy
Dross Scorpion
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9%synergy
Gingerbrute
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8%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
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-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
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5%synergy
Whirler Rogue
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4%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
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6%synergy
Walking Atlas
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4%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
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5%synergy
Thopter Assembly
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6%synergy
Inquisitive Puppet
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7%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Chronomaton
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Mirran Spy
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3%synergy
Steel Overseer
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Platinum Angel
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4%synergy
Instants
Negate
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Brainstorm
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
-14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
-10%synergy
Pongify
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
-17%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
-12%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Disruption Protocol
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
-12%synergy
Aetherize
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-15%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
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-5%synergy
Reality Shift
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-13%synergy
Opt
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-12%synergy
Shore Up
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7%synergy
Mana Leak
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6%synergy
Desynchronization
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
-7%synergy
Magic Damper
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Scour for Scrap
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
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-1%synergy
Spell Pierce
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Frantic Search
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-22%synergy
Access Denied
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4%synergy
High Tide
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-36%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
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4%synergy
Wash Away
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3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
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-14%synergy
Whir of Invention
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-6%synergy
Saw It Coming
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4%synergy
Force of Negation
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-9%synergy
Miscast
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3%synergy
Unwind
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-3%synergy
Evacuation
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-1%synergy
Dispel
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-2%synergy
Archmage's Charm
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-10%synergy
Disallow
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0%synergy
Memory Lapse
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4%synergy
Dig Through Time
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-3%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
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1%synergy
Turn Aside
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4%synergy
Consider
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-9%synergy
Flusterstorm
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-4%synergy
Jwari Disruption
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1%synergy
Condescend
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5%synergy
Strix Serenade
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-4%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Fabricate
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
One with the Machine
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13%synergy
Argivian Restoration
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14%synergy
Ponder
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-18%synergy
Preordain
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-13%synergy
Echo Storm
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7%synergy
Season of Weaving
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2%synergy
All Is Dust
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5%synergy
Windfall
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-16%synergy
Reconstruction
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6%synergy
Ravenform
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-2%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Universal Surveillance
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Unwinding Clock
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
23%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Myr Turbine
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Forge
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Summoning Station
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Manifold Key
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Mirrorworks
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Forsaken Monument
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
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13%synergy
Staff of Domination
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12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
-44%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
13%synergy
The Magic Mirror
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Voltaic Key
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Clock of Omens
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
10%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Thrumming Stone
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Mirage Mirror
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-8%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Grinding Station
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Salvaging Station
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Trading Post
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Meteor Sword
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-7%synergy
The Immortal Sun
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6%synergy
Dollhouse of Horrors
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Possessed Portal
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Semblance Anvil
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Blasting Station
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Torpor Orb
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-11%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Mechanized Production
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Efficient Construction
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
-16%synergy
Mirrormade
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Artificer Class
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Freed from the Real
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Intruder Alarm
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-21%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Seat of the Synod
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Academy Ruins
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Mishra's Factory
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Archway of Innovation
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
-40%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
-35%synergy
Inventors' Fair
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
-12%synergy
Urza's Tower
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Mine
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
War Room
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-7%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Vault
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Factory
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Vein
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Tolaria West
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Karn's Bastion
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion68 decks89 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
49%inclusion44 decks89 decks
-16%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
-30%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Thran Dynamo
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Sky Diamond
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
-7%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Patriar's Seal
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Caged Sun
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Guardian Idol
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion85 decks89 decks
2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
-11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Mirrex
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-14%synergy
Power Depot
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Jwari Disruption
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy