Arcum Dagsson (Commander) - Upgraded Control

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
Page, Loose Leaf
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Darksteel Forge
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
75%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
70%synergy
Silver Myr
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
69%synergy
Academy Ruins
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
61%synergy
Lightning Greaves
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Corridor Monitor
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Foundry Inspector
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
46%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
41%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
49%synergy
Ornithopter
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
43%synergy
Master Transmuter
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Spellskite
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
49%synergy
Hedron Crawler
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Myr Sire
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Plague Myr
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
K-9, Mark I
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Pathrazer of Ulamog
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Silver Raven
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Memnite
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Palladium Myr
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Myr Retriever
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Manakin
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Hangarback Walker
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Shield Sphere
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Trophy Mage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Gingerbrute
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Dross Scorpion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Scrap Trawler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Master of Etherium
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Flayer of Loyalties
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sliversmith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ulamog's Dreadsire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Workshop Assistant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Emrakul, the World Anew
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Kozilek, the Broken Reality
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Myr Moonvessel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Broodstar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Transplant Theorist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Diversion Unit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Copper Gnomes
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Memnarch
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Combat Courier
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Instants
Pongify
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Whir of Invention
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Reality Shift
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Strix Serenade
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Swan Song
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-26%synergy
Desynchronization
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Octopus Form
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Mizzium Skin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-14%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Cyber Conversion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-18%synergy
Flare of Denial
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Aetherspouts
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Disruption Protocol
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Keep Safe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Dispel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Capsize
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Resculpt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Override
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
Shore Up
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Spell Pierce
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Bounce Off
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
High Tide
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-24%synergy
Miscast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Null Elemental Blast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ugin's Binding
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Pact of Negation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Suspend
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Magic Damper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Scour for Scrap
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-9%synergy
All Is Dust
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Fabricate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Curse of the Swine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Serum Visions
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Clone Legion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Time Stretch
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
One with the Machine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Rise of the Eldrazi
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Expropriate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Reconstruction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
River's Rebuke
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Ravenform
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Argivian Restoration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Unwinding Clock
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
48%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Torpor Orb
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Forge
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Myr Turbine
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Meteor Sword
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Nettlecyst
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Lithoform Engine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Grinding Station
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Crawlspace
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Defense Grid
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Oblivion Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Icy Manipulator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Vexing Bauble
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Meekstone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Trading Post
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mind's Eye
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mirage Mirror
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Sculpting Steel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Null Brooch
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Mana Web
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Helm of the Host
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Planar Bridge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Expedition Map
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Winged Boots
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Possession Engine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Ward of Bones
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Karn's Sylex
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-8%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Planar Portal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Disruptor Flute
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Omen Machine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Isochron Scepter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Propaganda
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Freed from the Real
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
One with the Multiverse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Mechanized Production
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Efficient Construction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Witness Protection
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
47%synergy
Buried Ruin
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Seat of the Synod
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Halimar Depths
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Command Beacon
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Strip Mine
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Remote Isle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Tower
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Mine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Mishra's Factory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Crystal Vein
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Winding Canyons
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sanctum of Ugin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Detection Tower
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-36%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
The Surgical Bay
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Guildless Commons
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-25%synergy
Arcane Signet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-25%synergy
Lotus Petal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Patriar's Seal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Caged Sun
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-32%synergy
Thran Dynamo
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Mirrex
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Spire of Industry
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Demolition Field
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-2%synergy