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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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The Walls of Ba Sing Se
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Octopus Form
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Meteor Sword
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
3%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ornithopter
71%inclusion51 decks72 decks
62%synergy
Silver Myr
71%inclusion51 decks72 decks
60%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
67%inclusion48 decks72 decks
56%synergy
Memnite
56%inclusion40 decks72 decks
52%synergy
Myr Retriever
56%inclusion40 decks72 decks
51%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
51%inclusion37 decks72 decks
49%synergy
Seat of the Synod
67%inclusion48 decks72 decks
49%synergy
Manakin
47%inclusion34 decks72 decks
46%synergy
Corridor Monitor
47%inclusion34 decks72 decks
45%synergy
Darksteel Forge
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
60%inclusion43 decks72 decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion41 decks72 decks
-10%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
54%inclusion39 decks72 decks
37%synergy
Fabricate
53%inclusion38 decks72 decks
31%synergy
Unwinding Clock
53%inclusion38 decks72 decks
41%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Sculpting Steel
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
41%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
44%synergy
Swan Song
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Spellskite
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Rhystic Study
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
-18%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-9%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Walker
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
38%synergy
Myr Sire
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
38%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Shield Sphere
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
33%synergy
Combat Courier
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
32%synergy
Palladium Myr
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
29%synergy
Foundry Inspector
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Hedron Crawler
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
31%synergy
Plague Myr
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
29%synergy
Thought Monitor
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Myr Convert
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Hangarback Walker
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Junk Diver
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Scrap Trawler
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Myr Moonvessel
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Master Transmuter
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Walking Ballista
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Silver Raven
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Memnarch
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Trinket Mage
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Metalworker
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
9%synergy
K-9, Mark I
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Millikin
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Workshop Assistant
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Filigree Sages
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Diversion Unit
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Tomb Trawler
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Shimmer Myr
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Trophy Mage
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Tribute Mage
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Pongify
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
-9%synergy
Brainstorm
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
-12%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Whir of Invention
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
-11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
-15%synergy
Desynchronization
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Shore Up
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Strix Serenade
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Magic Damper
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Dispel
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-14%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
High Tide
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-32%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Miscast
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Jwari Disruption
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Access Denied
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
-19%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Scour for Scrap
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Spider-Sense
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Frantic Search
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-23%synergy
Turn Aside
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Delay
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Cerulean Wisps
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Snap
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Leak
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Stifle
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Misdirection
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Disruption Protocol
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Opt
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-20%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Ponder
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
-12%synergy
One with the Machine
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Reshape
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Argivian Restoration
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Transmute Artifact
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-16%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
All Is Dust
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-16%synergy
Merchant Scroll
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Reconstruction
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand-Year Elixir
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
34%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
30%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
27%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
29%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Voltaic Key
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Forge
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Clock of Omens
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Manifold Key
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Myr Turbine
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Repurposing Bay
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
-36%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
6%synergy
The Endstone
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Staff of Domination
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Isochron Scepter
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Mirrorworks
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Cloud Key
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Forsaken Monument
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Mindslaver
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Mirage Mirror
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Magewright's Stone
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
9%synergy
The Magic Mirror
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Citanul Flute
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Torpor Orb
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
-8%synergy
Summoning Station
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Lithoform Engine
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Moonsilver Key
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Planar Bridge
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
-8%synergy
Mirrormade
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Artificer Class
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
-13%synergy
Copy Artifact
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Efficient Construction
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Mind Over Matter
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Freed from the Real
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
March of the Machines
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
63%inclusion45 decks72 decks
44%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
36%synergy
Buried Ruin
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
36%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
37%synergy
Urza's Saga
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
29%synergy
Inventors' Fair
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
31%synergy
Mishra's Factory
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
36%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
32%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
-29%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Archway of Innovation
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
-34%synergy
Fomori Vault
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Tower
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Mine
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Vein
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Secluded Starforge
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Halimar Depths
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
1%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Vault
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Tolaria West
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Workshop
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Dread Statuary
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-9%synergy
Stalking Stones
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Temple
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Terrain Generator
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion65 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion40 decks72 decks
-10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
29%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
34%synergy
Thran Dynamo
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Opal
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Basalt Monolith
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Patriar's Seal
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Petal
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
-34%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-15%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Guardian Idol
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-14%synergy
Lotus Bloom
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Caged Sun
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Replicating Ring
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Island
85%inclusion61 decks72 decks
-9%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Mirrex
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-12%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Jwari Disruption
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Power Depot
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-3%synergy