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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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Octopus Form
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Meteor Sword
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Invasion Submersible
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ornithopter
70%inclusion52 decks74 decks
62%synergy
Silver Myr
72%inclusion53 decks74 decks
61%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
69%inclusion51 decks74 decks
59%synergy
Memnite
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
50%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
53%inclusion39 decks74 decks
50%synergy
Myr Retriever
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
50%synergy
Seat of the Synod
68%inclusion50 decks74 decks
50%synergy
Corridor Monitor
50%inclusion37 decks74 decks
48%synergy
Academy Ruins
65%inclusion48 decks74 decks
46%synergy
Manakin
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
59%inclusion44 decks74 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
55%inclusion41 decks74 decks
-11%synergy
Unwinding Clock
53%inclusion39 decks74 decks
41%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
53%inclusion39 decks74 decks
36%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
50%inclusion37 decks74 decks
45%synergy
Sculpting Steel
50%inclusion37 decks74 decks
43%synergy
Darksteel Forge
50%inclusion37 decks74 decks
45%synergy
Fabricate
49%inclusion36 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Swan Song
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
-17%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-11%synergy
Force of Will
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-8%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Spellskite
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
38%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Myr Sire
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
37%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Combat Courier
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Shield Sphere
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Hedron Crawler
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
33%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
31%synergy
Plague Myr
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
31%synergy
Foundry Inspector
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Palladium Myr
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Myr Convert
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
28%synergy
Thought Monitor
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Hangarback Walker
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Junk Diver
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Scrap Trawler
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Myr Moonvessel
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Walking Ballista
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Master Transmuter
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Metalworker
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Silver Raven
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Memnarch
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Trinket Mage
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
5%synergy
K-9, Mark I
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Filigree Sages
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Millikin
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Tomb Trawler
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Workshop Assistant
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Diversion Unit
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Trophy Mage
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Tribute Mage
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Shimmer Myr
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Pongify
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
-11%synergy
Brainstorm
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Drain
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Whir of Invention
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
-12%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
-14%synergy
Flusterstorm
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Shore Up
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Magic Damper
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Desynchronization
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Resculpt
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Negation
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Strix Serenade
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-14%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Miscast
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
9%synergy
High Tide
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-32%synergy
Dispel
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Access Denied
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-20%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Jwari Disruption
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Scour for Scrap
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Spider-Sense
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Turn Aside
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Snap
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-12%synergy
Misdirection
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Delay
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Stifle
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Suspend
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-25%synergy
Cerulean Wisps
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Mana Leak
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Ponder
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
-12%synergy
Reshape
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
8%synergy
One with the Machine
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Argivian Restoration
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Transmute Artifact
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
6%synergy
All Is Dust
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-16%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Windfall
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-17%synergy
Merchant Scroll
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Reconstruction
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand-Year Elixir
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
31%synergy
Voltaic Key
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
27%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
29%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Clock of Omens
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Forge
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Manifold Key
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Repurposing Bay
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
22%synergy
Myr Turbine
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Domination
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
19%synergy
The Endstone
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
-38%synergy
Isochron Scepter
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Mirrorworks
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Cloud Key
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Forsaken Monument
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Mindslaver
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Citanul Flute
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Expedition Map
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Torpor Orb
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Mirage Mirror
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Magewright's Stone
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
11%synergy
The Magic Mirror
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Summoning Station
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Lithoform Engine
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-9%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Moonsilver Key
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mirrodin Besieged
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Mechanized Production
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Mirrormade
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Artificer Class
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
-14%synergy
Copy Artifact
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Efficient Construction
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Mind Over Matter
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Freed from the Real
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
5%synergy
March of the Machines
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
39%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
49%inclusion36 decks74 decks
37%synergy
Urza's Saga
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
31%synergy
Buried Ruin
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Inventors' Fair
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
32%synergy
Mishra's Factory
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
38%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
32%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
28%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
-29%synergy
Archway of Innovation
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Crystal Vein
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
-34%synergy
Urza's Tower
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Mine
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Fomori Vault
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Halimar Depths
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
1%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Workshop
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Starforge
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Vault
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Tolaria West
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
0%synergy
City of Traitors
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Dread Statuary
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Factory
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Temple
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Terrain Generator
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Strip Mine
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-10%synergy
Stalking Stones
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion68 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion43 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
32%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
36%synergy
Thran Dynamo
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Opal
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Patriar's Seal
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
-33%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
9%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-14%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Guardian Idol
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Bloom
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Replicating Ring
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-14%synergy
Caged Sun
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
81%inclusion60 decks74 decks
-12%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
29%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Mirrex
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Jwari Disruption
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Power Depot
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-1%synergy