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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
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Invasion Submersible
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Silver Myr
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
77%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
66%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
66%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
64%synergy
Corridor Monitor
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
62%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
60%synergy
Manakin
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
59%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
58%synergy
Ornithopter
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
58%synergy
Myr Retriever
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
58%synergy
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Spellskite
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
56%synergy
Lightning Greaves
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Fabricate
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
35%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
54%synergy
Combat Courier
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
54%synergy
Sculpting Steel
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Swan Song
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
50%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Mana Vault
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Ancient Tomb
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Rhystic Study
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Grim Monolith
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
37%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Force of Will
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Mox Diamond
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Chrome Mox
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Shield Sphere
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Myr Convert
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Memnite
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Walking Ballista
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Hangarback Walker
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Plague Myr
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Myr Sire
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Hedron Crawler
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Junk Diver
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Filigree Sages
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Tomb Trawler
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
30%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Scrap Trawler
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Metalworker
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Myr Moonvessel
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Palladium Myr
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Foundry Inspector
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
16%synergy
K-9, Mark I
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Thought Monitor
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Perilous Myr
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Master Transmuter
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
The Reality Chip
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Diversion Unit
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Shimmer Myr
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Spellseeker
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Silver Raven
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Cogwork Wrestler
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Millikin
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Workshop Assistant
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Revoker
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Memnarch
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Voltaic Servant
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Network Disruptor
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Dross Scorpion
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Master of Etherium
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Whir of Invention
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Pongify
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
-26%synergy
Force of Negation
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Mental Misstep
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Pact of Negation
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Flusterstorm
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Resculpt
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Spell Pierce
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Magic Damper
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Dispel
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-27%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-16%synergy
Shore Up
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Misdirection
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Jwari Disruption
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Miscast
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Turn Aside
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Disruption Protocol
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Spider-Sense
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-29%synergy
Long River's Pull
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Transmute Artifact
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Reshape
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Step Through
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
2%synergy
One with the Machine
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
All Is Dust
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Thoughtcast
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Merchant Scroll
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Hidden Strings
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Darksteel Forge
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Unwinding Clock
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Voltaic Key
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Citanul Flute
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Myr Turbine
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Manifold Key
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Staff of Domination
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Clock of Omens
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Torpor Orb
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Isochron Scepter
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Repurposing Bay
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Forge
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Forsaken Monument
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Imposter Mech
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Mindslaver
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Winter Orb
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Possessed Portal
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Pithing Needle
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Summoning Station
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Null Brooch
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Winter Moon
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Cloud Key
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Magewright's Stone
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
The Endstone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Blasting Station
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Scroll Rack
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Mirage Mirror
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Static Orb
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Mind Over Matter
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Copy Artifact
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Back to Basics
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Mirrormade
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Freed from the Real
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Intruder Alarm
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Counterbalance
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Artificer Class
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
50%synergy
Seat of the Synod
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
50%synergy
Academy Ruins
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Mishra's Factory
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
56%synergy
Inventors' Fair
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Buried Ruin
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Crystal Vein
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
24%synergy
City of Traitors
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-40%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-41%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Tolaria West
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
War Room
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Homeward Path
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Archway of Innovation
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion41 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Lotus Petal
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Basalt Monolith
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Mox Opal
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-26%synergy
Patriar's Seal
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-17%synergy
Thran Dynamo
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Coveted Jewel
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Caged Sun
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Guardian Idol
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Mana Crypt
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Island
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Mirrex
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Cavern of Souls
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
24%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Jwari Disruption
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Power Depot
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy