Arcum Dagsson (Commander) - Upgraded Control

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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.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Creatures
Corridor Monitor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
90%synergy
Silver Myr
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Hedron Crawler
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Foundry Inspector
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Myr Sire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Plague Myr
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
K-9, Mark I
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Silver Raven
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Ornithopter
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Memnite
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Manakin
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Master Transmuter
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Shield Sphere
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Spellskite
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Trophy Mage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Gingerbrute
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Scrap Trawler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Master of Etherium
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Flayer of Loyalties
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Ulamog's Dreadsire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Workshop Assistant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Emrakul, the World Anew
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kozilek, the Broken Reality
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Transplant Theorist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Pathrazer of Ulamog
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Diversion Unit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Copper Gnomes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Memnarch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Combat Courier
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Wandering Archaic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Myr Convert
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Void Winnower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Revoker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Instants
Pongify
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Strix Serenade
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Swan Song
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Whir of Invention
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-5%synergy
Stubborn Denial
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Flare of Denial
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Disruption Protocol
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Keep Safe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Dispel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Spell Pierce
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Bounce Off
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Desynchronization
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
High Tide
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-11%synergy
Ugin's Binding
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Pact of Negation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Magic Damper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sorceries
All Is Dust
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Fabricate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Curse of the Swine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Serum Visions
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
One with the Machine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Rise of the Eldrazi
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Reconstruction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Argivian Restoration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
74%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Planar Bridge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Mystic Forge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Darksteel Forge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Nettlecyst
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Unwinding Clock
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Defense Grid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Meekstone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mirage Mirror
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sculpting Steel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Helm of the Host
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Torpor Orb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Pithing Needle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Myr Turbine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ward of Bones
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Planar Portal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Isochron Scepter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-25%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Enchantments
Freed from the Real
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Propaganda
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, the Great Creator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Utility Lands
Command Beacon
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Academy Ruins
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Seat of the Synod
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Halimar Depths
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Mishra's Factory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Crystal Vein
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Winding Canyons
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sanctum of Ugin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Inventors' Fair
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-23%synergy
Temple of the False God
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Patriar's Seal
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Caged Sun
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Sol Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-52%synergy
Thran Dynamo
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Mirrex
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy