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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
Silver Myr
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
79%synergy
Corridor Monitor
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
73%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
73%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
72%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
68%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
66%synergy
Combat Courier
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
65%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
65%synergy
Ornithopter
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
64%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
63%synergy
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Spellskite
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
60%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
61%synergy
Sculpting Steel
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
55%synergy
Lightning Greaves
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Manakin
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
59%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
56%synergy
Swan Song
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Myr Convert
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
55%synergy
Shield Sphere
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
49%synergy
Mana Vault
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
50%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Rhystic Study
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Grim Monolith
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
47%synergy
The One Ring
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Force of Will
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Mox Diamond
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Creatures
Walking Ballista
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
49%synergy
Myr Retriever
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
48%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Memnite
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Hangarback Walker
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Filigree Sages
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Tomb Trawler
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Plague Myr
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Myr Sire
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Hedron Crawler
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Metalworker
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Junk Diver
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
24%synergy
K-9, Mark I
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Scrap Trawler
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Myr Moonvessel
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Palladium Myr
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Voltaic Servant
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Cogwork Wrestler
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Foundry Inspector
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Silver Raven
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
The Reality Chip
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Thought Monitor
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Perilous Myr
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Dross Scorpion
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Spellseeker
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Diversion Unit
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Shimmer Myr
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Master Transmuter
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Millikin
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Workshop Assistant
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Network Disruptor
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Master of Etherium
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Bronze Walrus
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Pongify
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Force of Negation
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Pact of Negation
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Sink into Stupor
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Mental Misstep
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Flusterstorm
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Magic Damper
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Whir of Invention
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
-35%synergy
Shore Up
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Resculpt
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Misdirection
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Octopus Form
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-17%synergy
Dispel
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Spell Pierce
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-29%synergy
Commandeer
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Miscast
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Trickbind
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-19%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Vapor
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Turn Aside
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Disruption Protocol
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-30%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Transmute Artifact
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Reshape
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Step Through
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
One with the Machine
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Thoughtcast
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
All Is Dust
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Merchant Scroll
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Windfall
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Hidden Strings
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Voltaic Key
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Unwinding Clock
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Manifold Key
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Darksteel Forge
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Citanul Flute
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Staff of Domination
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Clock of Omens
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Repurposing Bay
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Myr Turbine
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Torpor Orb
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Imposter Mech
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Isochron Scepter
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Forge
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Invasion Submersible
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Forsaken Monument
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Mindslaver
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Damping Sphere
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Winter Orb
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Vexing Bauble
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Null Brooch
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Magewright's Stone
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Pithing Needle
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Winter Moon
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Summoning Station
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Nuisance Engine
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Possessed Portal
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Blasting Station
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Scroll Rack
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Mind Over Matter
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Copy Artifact
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Back to Basics
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Mirrormade
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Freed from the Real
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
54%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
54%synergy
Seat of the Synod
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Mishra's Factory
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
63%synergy
Inventors' Fair
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
49%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
55%synergy
Academy Ruins
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Crystal Vein
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
37%synergy
City of Traitors
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-44%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-42%synergy
Treasure Vault
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
War Room
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Wasteland
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Tolaria West
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Homeward Path
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
58%synergy
Arcane Signet
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Lotus Petal
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Mox Opal
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Basalt Monolith
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-31%synergy
Patriar's Seal
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Springleaf Drum
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-19%synergy
Thran Dynamo
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Coveted Jewel
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Caged Sun
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-15%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Guardian Idol
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Island
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Sink into Stupor
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Mirrex
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
32%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Misty Rainforest
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy