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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
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Darksteel Forge
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
84%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Memnite
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Myr Retriever
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Ornithopter
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
69%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
68%synergy
Silver Myr
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
67%synergy
Myr Turbine
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Voltaic Key
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Hedron Crawler
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Unwinding Clock
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Scrap Trawler
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Sculpting Steel
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Forsaken Monument
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Mana Vault
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Grim Monolith
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Rhystic Study
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Urza, Lord High Artificer
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Corridor Monitor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Myr Sire
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Plague Myr
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Walking Ballista
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Myr Convert
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Palladium Myr
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Manakin
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Junk Diver
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Foundry Inspector
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Shield Sphere
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Spellskite
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Millikin
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Myr Moonvessel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
K-9, Mark I
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
The Reality Chip
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Thought Monitor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Filigree Sages
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Master Transmuter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Hangarback Walker
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Shimmer Myr
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Trophy Mage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Marang River Regent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Displacer Kitten
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Dross Scorpion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Circuit Mender
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Workshop Assistant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Myr Superion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Emrakul, the Promised End
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Combat Courier
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Epochrasite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Automated Artificer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Grand Architect
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Whir of Invention
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Opt
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Resculpt
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Shore Up
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Spell Pierce
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Pact of Negation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Consider
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Strix Serenade
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Magic Damper
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-29%synergy
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
String of Disappearances
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Stern Dismissal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-27%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-30%synergy
Intuition
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Discontinuity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Defabricate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fading Hope
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Spelljack
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Flusterstorm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Tale's End
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Jwari Disruption
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Condescend
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Submerge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cerulean Wisps
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-25%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Stifle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Otherworldly Gaze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Desynchronization
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
High Tide
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-33%synergy
Miscast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Snapback
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Hurkyl's Recall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Suspend
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
23%synergy
All Is Dust
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Reshape
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-19%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Replication Technique
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Season of Weaving
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Speculation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Step Through
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Thoughtcast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Time Warp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Transmute Artifact
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Winter Orb
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Clock of Omens
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Torpor Orb
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Mystic Forge
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Manifold Key
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Mirror Box
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Winter Moon
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Isochron Scepter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Static Orb
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Cloud Key
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Possessed Portal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Helm of Kaldra
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Vexing Bauble
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Shield of Kaldra
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Citanul Flute
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Magewright's Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Mindslaver
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Staff of Domination
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
The Endstone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Campfire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Summoning Station
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lithoform Engine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Kill Switch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rocket Launcher
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Throne of Empires
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Repurposing Bay
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Bauble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Nuisance Engine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Scepter of Empires
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Blasting Station
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Myr Matrix
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Copy Artifact
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Mind Over Matter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Artificer Class
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Mirrormade
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Back to Basics
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Counterbalance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Echoes of Eternity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mechanized Production
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Extravagant Replication
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Stasis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-19%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Seat of the Synod
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Urza's Saga
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Mishra's Factory
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Inventors' Fair
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Ghost Quarter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Crystal Vein
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Wasteland
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-39%synergy
Underdark Rift
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Tower
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Mine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Isolated Watchtower
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Encroaching Wastes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tolaria West
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Chasm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Terrain Generator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Archway of Innovation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
City of Traitors
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Arcane Signet
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-21%synergy
Gilded Lotus
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Guardian Idol
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Thran Dynamo
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Caged Sun
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Vessel of Endless Rest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-41%synergy
Patriar's Seal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Mirrex
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Jwari Disruption
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy