Arcum Dagsson (Commander) - Upgraded

Background image for How To Play Blue Differently in EDH
Sikora
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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Meteor Sword
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Octopus Form
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Silver Myr
71%inclusion47 decks66 decks
61%synergy
Ornithopter
68%inclusion45 decks66 decks
60%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
60%synergy
Seat of the Synod
68%inclusion45 decks66 decks
50%synergy
Myr Retriever
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
50%synergy
Memnite
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
49%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
47%synergy
Manakin
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
46%synergy
Academy Ruins
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
45%synergy
Corridor Monitor
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Fabricate
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Counterspell
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
-14%synergy
Unwinding Clock
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
36%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Forge
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
43%synergy
Sculpting Steel
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
42%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Rhystic Study
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-18%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Walker
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Spellskite
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Myr Sire
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Combat Courier
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Hedron Crawler
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Foundry Inspector
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Plague Myr
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Shield Sphere
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Thought Monitor
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Myr Convert
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Palladium Myr
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Hangarback Walker
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Junk Diver
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Master Transmuter
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Scrap Trawler
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Myr Moonvessel
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Silver Raven
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Trinket Mage
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Walking Ballista
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Memnarch
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
10%synergy
K-9, Mark I
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Metalworker
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Millikin
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Workshop Assistant
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Diversion Unit
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Tribute Mage
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Alloy Myr
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Shimmer Myr
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Tomb Trawler
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Trophy Mage
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Whir of Invention
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Pongify
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
-14%synergy
Brainstorm
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
-15%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-15%synergy
Desynchronization
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Strix Serenade
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Magic Damper
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Shore Up
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-14%synergy
Dispel
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
3%synergy
High Tide
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-32%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Access Denied
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-18%synergy
Miscast
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Scour for Scrap
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Delay
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Frantic Search
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-22%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Spider-Sense
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Disruption Protocol
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Cerulean Wisps
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Stifle
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Snap
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-12%synergy
Misdirection
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Mana Leak
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Turn Aside
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Desculpting Blast
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Reshape
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Ponder
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-11%synergy
One with the Machine
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Argivian Restoration
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Transmute Artifact
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
5%synergy
All Is Dust
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-17%synergy
Merchant Scroll
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Windfall
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-17%synergy
Reconstruction
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Simulacrum Synthesizer
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
32%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Voltaic Key
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Forge
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Clock of Omens
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Manifold Key
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Myr Turbine
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Repurposing Bay
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
-35%synergy
The Endstone
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Isochron Scepter
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Mirrorworks
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Cloud Key
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Forsaken Monument
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Staff of Domination
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Mindslaver
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Mirage Mirror
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Magewright's Stone
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Lithoform Engine
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Expedition Map
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Summoning Station
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Citanul Flute
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Moonsilver Key
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Torpor Orb
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
The Magic Mirror
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Contagion Engine
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Mirrodin Besieged
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Mechanized Production
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Artificer Class
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Mirrormade
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Copy Artifact
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-13%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-11%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Efficient Construction
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Freed from the Real
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Mind Over Matter
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
March of the Machines
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
39%synergy
Buried Ruin
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Urza's Saga
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Inventors' Fair
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Mishra's Factory
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Archway of Innovation
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
-29%synergy
Fomori Vault
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-36%synergy
Urza's Tower
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Mine
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Crystal Vein
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Secluded Starforge
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Tolaria West
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Halimar Depths
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Workshop
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Vault
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
War Room
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Dread Statuary
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Stalking Stones
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Deserted Temple
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion59 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Thran Dynamo
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Patriar's Seal
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
-32%synergy
Gilded Lotus
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-16%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Caged Sun
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-13%synergy
Lotus Bloom
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Guardian Idol
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Replicating Ring
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
83%inclusion55 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Mirrex
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Power Depot
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-2%synergy