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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
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Silver Myr
69%inclusion43 decks62 decks
59%synergy
Ornithopter
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
56%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
66%inclusion41 decks62 decks
56%synergy
Myr Retriever
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
52%synergy
Seat of the Synod
66%inclusion41 decks62 decks
48%synergy
Manakin
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
47%synergy
Memnite
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
46%synergy
Academy Ruins
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
46%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
46%synergy
Darksteel Forge
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
45%synergy
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Lightning Greaves
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
33%synergy
Fabricate
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
33%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
36%synergy
Counterspell
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
-13%synergy
Unwinding Clock
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
38%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
42%synergy
Corridor Monitor
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
43%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
42%synergy
Sculpting Steel
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Rhystic Study
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-19%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Spellskite
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Myr Sire
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Hedron Crawler
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
36%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Shield Sphere
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Foundry Inspector
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Plague Myr
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Thought Monitor
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Combat Courier
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Myr Convert
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Palladium Myr
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Junk Diver
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Scrap Trawler
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Master Transmuter
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Hangarback Walker
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Myr Moonvessel
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Silver Raven
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Memnarch
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Trinket Mage
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Walking Ballista
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Metalworker
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
11%synergy
K-9, Mark I
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Millikin
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Diversion Unit
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Workshop Assistant
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Tribute Mage
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Whirler Rogue
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Shimmer Myr
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Trophy Mage
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Whir of Invention
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Brainstorm
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Pongify
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
-14%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
-12%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
-13%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Desynchronization
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Strix Serenade
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Shore Up
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Magic Damper
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-15%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
3%synergy
High Tide
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-31%synergy
Dispel
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Access Denied
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-17%synergy
Miscast
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Scour for Scrap
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Spider-Sense
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Delay
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-23%synergy
Cerulean Wisps
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Misdirection
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Mana Leak
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Stifle
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Ponder
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
Reshape
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
12%synergy
One with the Machine
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Argivian Restoration
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
All Is Dust
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-15%synergy
Transmute Artifact
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Windfall
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-16%synergy
Merchant Scroll
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Reconstruction
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Voltaic Key
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
24%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Forge
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Clock of Omens
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Myr Turbine
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Manifold Key
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Repurposing Bay
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
-35%synergy
Isochron Scepter
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
3%synergy
The Endstone
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Cloud Key
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Mirrorworks
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Staff of Domination
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Forsaken Monument
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Mirage Mirror
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Magewright's Stone
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Mindslaver
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Summoning Station
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Lithoform Engine
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
Moonsilver Key
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Torpor Orb
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Citanul Flute
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
The Magic Mirror
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Artificer Class
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Mirrormade
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
-10%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-13%synergy
Efficient Construction
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Copy Artifact
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Freed from the Real
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
6%synergy
March of the Machines
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Mind Over Matter
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
39%synergy
Buried Ruin
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
36%synergy
Urza's Saga
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
35%synergy
Inventors' Fair
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Mishra's Factory
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
39%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
-29%synergy
Archway of Innovation
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Fomori Vault
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Mine
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-35%synergy
Urza's Tower
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Crystal Vein
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Secluded Starforge
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Workshop
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Halimar Depths
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Tolaria West
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
6%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Treasure Vault
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Dread Statuary
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Deserted Temple
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Stalking Stones
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion57 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
-12%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
33%synergy
Thran Dynamo
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Opal
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Patriar's Seal
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Basalt Monolith
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
-34%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
5%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Bloom
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Caged Sun
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Guardian Idol
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-13%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-17%synergy
Replicating Ring
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
82%inclusion51 decks62 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
9%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Mirrex
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Power Depot
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-1%synergy