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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
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Mana Vault
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Force of Will
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
82%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
77%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Mystical Tutor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
76%synergy
Grim Monolith
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
The One Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Creatures
Corridor Monitor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Ornithopter
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Memnite
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Myr Retriever
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Shield Sphere
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Spellskite
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
K-9, Mark I
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Spellseeker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Walking Ballista
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Silver Myr
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Gilded Drake
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Metalworker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Fblthp, the Lost
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Master Transmuter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Hangarback Walker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Perilous Myr
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Instants
Muddle the Mixture
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
84%synergy
Frantic Search
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
37%synergy
Mental Misstep
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Mana Drain
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Flusterstorm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Swan Song
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
41%synergy
Delay
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Force of Negation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Pact of Negation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-7%synergy
Whir of Invention
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Chain of Vapor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Nexus of Fate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Relic's Roar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Resculpt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Behind the Mask
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Misdirection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-33%synergy
Spell Pierce
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
High Tide
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-11%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
78%synergy
Transmute Artifact
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Windfall
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Timetwister
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Time Spiral
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Reshape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Lórien Revealed
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Merchant Scroll
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Step Through
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Solve the Equation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
85%synergy
Repurposing Bay
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
96%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Voltaic Key
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Manifold Key
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Darksteel Forge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Lightning Greaves
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Isochron Scepter
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Winter Moon
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Lithoform Engine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Unwinding Clock
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Ashnod's Transmogrant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Winter Orb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Defense Grid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mirror of Fate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Trading Post
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Trinisphere
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Citanul Flute
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Forsaken Monument
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Proteus Staff
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Torpor Orb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Staff of Domination
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Clown Car
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-24%synergy
Imposter Mech
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Enchantments
Unstoppable Plan
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
93%synergy
Mystic Remora
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Counterbalance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Copy Artifact
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Power Artifact
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Dress Down
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
87%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
75%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Urza's Saga
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Mishra's Factory
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Crystal Vein
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Academy Ruins
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
City of Traitors
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Wasteland
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Seat of the Synod
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Tolaria West
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Emergence Zone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Mouth of Ronom
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Strip Mine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Lotus Petal
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
90%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Chrome Mox
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Mox Diamond
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Mana Crypt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Basalt Monolith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Gilded Lotus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Springleaf Drum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Arcum's Astrolabe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lands
Island
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-27%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy