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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
Sewer-veillance Cam
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Skateboard
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Foraging Wickermaw
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mirrorform
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Silver Myr
73%inclusion59 decks81 decks
62%synergy
Ornithopter
67%inclusion54 decks81 decks
58%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
67%inclusion54 decks81 decks
56%synergy
Myr Retriever
56%inclusion45 decks81 decks
51%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
53%inclusion43 decks81 decks
50%synergy
Memnite
53%inclusion43 decks81 decks
49%synergy
Seat of the Synod
67%inclusion54 decks81 decks
48%synergy
Manakin
49%inclusion40 decks81 decks
48%synergy
Corridor Monitor
49%inclusion40 decks81 decks
48%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
52%inclusion42 decks81 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
59%inclusion48 decks81 decks
33%synergy
Unwinding Clock
53%inclusion43 decks81 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
52%inclusion42 decks81 decks
-15%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
52%inclusion42 decks81 decks
35%synergy
Sculpting Steel
51%inclusion41 decks81 decks
43%synergy
Darksteel Forge
49%inclusion40 decks81 decks
44%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
43%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Fabricate
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Swan Song
46%inclusion37 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
-15%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-13%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-10%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Spellskite
46%inclusion37 decks81 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
34%synergy
Myr Sire
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
36%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
35%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Hedron Crawler
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
34%synergy
Combat Courier
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
33%synergy
Palladium Myr
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
29%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Shield Sphere
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
31%synergy
Plague Myr
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
30%synergy
Hangarback Walker
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
28%synergy
Foundry Inspector
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Myr Convert
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Thought Monitor
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Junk Diver
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Walking Ballista
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Scrap Trawler
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Myr Moonvessel
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Master Transmuter
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Silver Raven
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Metalworker
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Filigree Sages
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Memnarch
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Trinket Mage
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
4%synergy
K-9, Mark I
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Millikin
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Tomb Trawler
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Diversion Unit
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Shimmer Myr
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Steel Overseer
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Workshop Assistant
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Platinum Angel
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
-13%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
-11%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
-15%synergy
Whir of Invention
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
-14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
-14%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
-10%synergy
Flusterstorm
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Octopus Form
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Magic Damper
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Force of Negation
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Shore Up
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Resculpt
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Desynchronization
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Dispel
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
3%synergy
High Tide
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-32%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Miscast
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Jwari Disruption
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Spider-Sense
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-21%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Access Denied
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Scour for Scrap
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Misdirection
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Turn Aside
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Delay
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Snap
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-12%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Reshape
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Ponder
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-15%synergy
One with the Machine
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Argivian Restoration
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Transmute Artifact
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-16%synergy
All Is Dust
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Simulacrum Synthesizer
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Voltaic Key
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
29%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
31%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
30%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
30%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
28%synergy
Clock of Omens
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Manifold Key
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Forge
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Repurposing Bay
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Myr Turbine
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Staff of Domination
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Isochron Scepter
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
-40%synergy
The Endstone
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Mirrorworks
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Cloud Key
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Mindslaver
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Forsaken Monument
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Citanul Flute
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Mirage Mirror
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Torpor Orb
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Expedition Map
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
7%synergy
The Magic Mirror
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Magewright's Stone
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Summoning Station
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Lithoform Engine
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-9%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Contagion Engine
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Moonsilver Key
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Mirrormade
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
-14%synergy
Artificer Class
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Copy Artifact
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Mind Over Matter
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Efficient Construction
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Freed from the Real
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
March of the Machines
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
63%inclusion51 decks81 decks
44%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
51%inclusion41 decks81 decks
38%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
48%inclusion39 decks81 decks
37%synergy
Urza's Saga
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
30%synergy
Buried Ruin
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
35%synergy
Inventors' Fair
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
31%synergy
Mishra's Factory
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
38%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
33%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
-28%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Archway of Innovation
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Fomori Vault
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Mine
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Crystal Vein
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Tower
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
-34%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Workshop
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Tolaria West
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Halimar Depths
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
0%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Starforge
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
Dread Statuary
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Stalking Stones
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-12%synergy
City of Traitors
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Agna Qel'a
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion75 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion46 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
36%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
32%synergy
Thran Dynamo
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Opal
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Basalt Monolith
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Patriar's Seal
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
-32%synergy
Gilded Lotus
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
12%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-12%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-16%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Caged Sun
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Guardian Idol
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Bloom
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Replicating Ring
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
81%inclusion66 decks81 decks
-12%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
31%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Mirrex
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
23%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Jwari Disruption
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Power Depot
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-2%synergy