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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Sewer-veillance Cam
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
20%synergy
Skateboard
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Dome
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Silver Myr
75%inclusion66 decks88 decks
64%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
68%inclusion60 decks88 decks
58%synergy
Ornithopter
61%inclusion54 decks88 decks
53%synergy
Myr Retriever
55%inclusion48 decks88 decks
50%synergy
Seat of the Synod
68%inclusion60 decks88 decks
50%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
51%inclusion45 decks88 decks
49%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
53%inclusion47 decks88 decks
48%synergy
Memnite
51%inclusion45 decks88 decks
47%synergy
Manakin
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
47%synergy
Academy Ruins
65%inclusion57 decks88 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
61%inclusion54 decks88 decks
35%synergy
Unwinding Clock
55%inclusion48 decks88 decks
43%synergy
Counterspell
53%inclusion47 decks88 decks
-13%synergy
Sculpting Steel
51%inclusion45 decks88 decks
44%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
51%inclusion45 decks88 decks
34%synergy
Darksteel Forge
50%inclusion44 decks88 decks
45%synergy
Corridor Monitor
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
45%synergy
Spellskite
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
36%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
45%inclusion40 decks88 decks
42%synergy
Swan Song
45%inclusion40 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
-16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-12%synergy
Force of Will
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Metamorph
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
35%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
35%synergy
Palladium Myr
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Myr Sire
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
34%synergy
Plague Myr
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
32%synergy
Hedron Crawler
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
32%synergy
Combat Courier
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
32%synergy
Shield Sphere
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
30%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Foundry Inspector
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Myr Convert
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
28%synergy
Thought Monitor
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Hangarback Walker
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Scrap Trawler
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Junk Diver
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Walking Ballista
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Master Transmuter
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Myr Moonvessel
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Silver Raven
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Filigree Sages
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Metalworker
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Memnarch
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Millikin
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
13%synergy
K-9, Mark I
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Tomb Trawler
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Trinket Mage
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Diversion Unit
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Shimmer Myr
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Dross Scorpion
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Workshop Assistant
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
8%synergy
The Reality Chip
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Steel Overseer
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Platinum Angel
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
-13%synergy
Whir of Invention
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
-12%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
-16%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
-15%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
-14%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
-9%synergy
Flusterstorm
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Shore Up
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Desynchronization
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Force of Negation
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Magic Damper
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Octopus Form
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
2%synergy
High Tide
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
-32%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Miscast
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Jwari Disruption
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Spider-Sense
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Scour for Scrap
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Access Denied
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Misdirection
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Aetherize
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-23%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Mirrorform
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Turn Aside
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Delay
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Disruption Protocol
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Snap
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
44%inclusion39 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Thoughtcast
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
-14%synergy
Reshape
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
8%synergy
One with the Machine
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Argivian Restoration
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Preordain
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-15%synergy
Transmute Artifact
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
6%synergy
All Is Dust
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Merchant Scroll
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Simulacrum Synthesizer
42%inclusion37 decks88 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Voltaic Key
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
28%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
30%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
29%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
28%synergy
Clock of Omens
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
29%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Manifold Key
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Forge
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Myr Turbine
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Repurposing Bay
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Staff of Domination
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
-39%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Isochron Scepter
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Mirrorworks
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
13%synergy
The Endstone
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Cloud Key
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Forsaken Monument
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Torpor Orb
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Mirage Mirror
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Citanul Flute
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Mindslaver
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Summoning Station
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Lithoform Engine
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
8%synergy
The Magic Mirror
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Magewright's Stone
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-11%synergy
Contagion Engine
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Mirrormade
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Artificer Class
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
-15%synergy
Copy Artifact
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Mind Over Matter
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Efficient Construction
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Freed from the Real
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
3%synergy
March of the Machines
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Inexorable Tide
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
51%inclusion45 decks88 decks
39%synergy
Buried Ruin
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
35%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
36%synergy
Inventors' Fair
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
34%synergy
Urza's Saga
44%inclusion39 decks88 decks
28%synergy
Mishra's Factory
40%inclusion35 decks88 decks
38%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion35 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
34%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
29%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
-27%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Archway of Innovation
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Tower
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Mine
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Fomori Vault
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
-34%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Crystal Vein
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Workshop
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Vault
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Tolaria West
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
5%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Halimar Depths
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Starforge
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Dread Statuary
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-12%synergy
City of Traitors
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Strip Mine
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Stalking Stones
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion81 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion50 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
32%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
35%synergy
Thran Dynamo
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
-30%synergy
Patriar's Seal
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-11%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-15%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Caged Sun
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Bloom
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Replicating Ring
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Guardian Idol
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Island
83%inclusion73 decks88 decks
-11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
40%inclusion35 decks88 decks
34%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Mirrex
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
-11%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Power Depot
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Jwari Disruption
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Scene of the Crime
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy