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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
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Skateboard
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Darksteel Forge
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
75%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
70%synergy
Silver Myr
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
69%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
67%synergy
Memnite
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
66%synergy
Myr Retriever
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
66%synergy
Ornithopter
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
61%synergy
Academy Ruins
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
61%synergy
Myr Turbine
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
60%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Etherium Sculptor
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
53%synergy
Voltaic Key
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
54%synergy
Unwinding Clock
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Scrap Trawler
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
56%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
58%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Sculpting Steel
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
53%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
58%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
52%synergy
Corridor Monitor
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Mana Vault
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Grim Monolith
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Rhystic Study
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Intuition
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Hedron Crawler
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Junk Diver
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Foundry Inspector
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Myr Sire
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Plague Myr
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Walking Ballista
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Myr Convert
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Palladium Myr
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Manakin
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Shield Sphere
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Spellskite
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Master Transmuter
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Hangarback Walker
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Millikin
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Trophy Mage
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Displacer Kitten
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Workshop Assistant
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Myr Moonvessel
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
6%synergy
The Reality Chip
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Thought Monitor
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Tomb Trawler
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Filigree Sages
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Shimmer Myr
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Trinket Mage
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Dross Scorpion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Circuit Mender
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Subtlety
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
K-9, Mark I
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Emrakul, the Promised End
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Combat Courier
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Epochrasite
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Whir of Invention
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-26%synergy
Opt
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Spell Pierce
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Consider
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-7%synergy
Strix Serenade
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Resculpt
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Shore Up
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Hurkyl's Recall
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Magic Damper
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Octopus Form
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-30%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-24%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Consign to Memory
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-21%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
String of Disappearances
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Stern Dismissal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-28%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-31%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Discontinuity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Defabricate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Fading Hope
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-20%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Tale's End
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Jwari Disruption
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-7%synergy
Submerge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Cerulean Wisps
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-26%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Stifle
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
Desynchronization
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
High Tide
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-34%synergy
Snapback
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-13%synergy
Suspend
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
15%synergy
All Is Dust
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Reshape
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Step Through
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-19%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
Replication Technique
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Season of Weaving
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Spectral Deluge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Thoughtcast
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Transmute Artifact
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Portal to Phyrexia
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Forsaken Monument
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Winter Moon
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Winter Orb
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Clock of Omens
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Torpor Orb
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Forge
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
33%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Manifold Key
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Mirror Box
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Mindslaver
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Static Orb
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Lithoform Engine
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Cloud Key
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Possessed Portal
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Helm of Kaldra
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Vexing Bauble
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Shield of Kaldra
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Citanul Flute
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Magewright's Stone
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Knowledge Pool
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Staff of Domination
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
The Endstone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Campfire
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Summoning Station
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Storage Matrix
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Kill Switch
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Grinding Station
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Rocket Launcher
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Throne of Empires
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Repurposing Bay
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Bauble
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Artificer Class
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Copy Artifact
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Back to Basics
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Mechanized Production
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Mirrormade
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Counterbalance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-7%synergy
Echoes of Eternity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Extravagant Replication
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Efficient Construction
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Mind Over Matter
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-17%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Stasis
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-21%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, the Great Creator
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
53%synergy
Seat of the Synod
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
41%synergy
Inventors' Fair
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Buried Ruin
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Mishra's Factory
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
40%synergy
Ghost Quarter
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-26%synergy
Crystal Vein
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Wasteland
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-40%synergy
Underdark Rift
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Tower
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Mine
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Encroaching Wastes
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Tolaria West
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Chasm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Terrain Generator
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Archway of Innovation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
City of Traitors
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
40%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Arcane Signet
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-35%synergy
Gilded Lotus
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Guardian Idol
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Thran Dynamo
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Caged Sun
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Vessel of Endless Rest
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-42%synergy
Patriar's Seal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Mirrex
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Cave
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Jwari Disruption
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy